John and James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Companion 1882

154 - OXFORD UN IVERS ITY. OFFICERS IN 1831. Captain.................... . . . . , , A . II. E vans , Oriel Colloge. Secretary .................................... , . W. A. T hornton , St John’s College Treasurer ............................................T. C ase , M.A., B. N. C. OFFICERS FOR 1882. Captain................................................... N. MT jaciilan , Keblc College. Secretary ............................................G. C. H arrison , Oriel College. Treasurer ........................................... T. C ase , M.A., B. N. 0. Matches played, 6—won 2, lost 2, drawn 2. These matches have been reviewed in preceding pages. THE UNIVERSITY ELEVEN. A. H. E vans (Clifton), Captain.—A fast and straight bowler, with a natural break, and nndor certain conditions of ground is almost unplayable, as was proved in the University match. A good bat, but still wants defence against the best bowling; an energetic field. Worked very untiringly as captain, and was rewarded by a victory o* er Cambridge. Played for Gentlemen v. Players, G. C. H arrison (Clifton).—A useful slow bowler, but was not so successful l season as in 1880; the state of the grounds may account for this. Has a fair style of batting, but is not effective. A pretty good field. M. C. K emp (Harrow').—A useful bat and fine off-liitter, and is an improving player. A very good wicket-keeper. 0 . H. F. L eslie (Rugby)..—A very brilliant bat, having strong defence inspitoof a cramped style, and being a finwfree hitter. His average of 54 is the highest recorded at Oxford for many years, and his form in the University matches won him a place in the Gentlemen’ s elevens at Lord’ s and the Oval. An excellent field and catch. N. M‘L achlan .—A fair bat and useful all-round cricketer, but did not come off aa a bowler last season. Has been elected Captain for 1882. W. H. P atterson (Harrow).—A very patient and steady bat, with strong defence, and an admirable man to go in first; has on many occasions done good service in this respect to this and the Kent Eleven. Was rewarded by a three-figure innings at Lord’ s, which turned tho tables in favour of Oxford. A hard-working field, and can bowl a little. E. P eake (Marlborough).—A very useful member of the Eleven, being a fairly go bat and pretty safe for runs; a good field and fair change bowler, with a high delivery. G. E. R obinson . —Weak as a batsman, and wants plenty of practice. One of t bowlers, but was somewhat expensive ; is left-handed, and good at times. W. A T hornton . —A hard hitter and dangerous bat when once set; a good field, and can bowl fast, but is not reliable. A. H. T revor (Winchester) —A very good batsman ; almost alwavs makes a score, and played woll throughout the season, and particularly against Cambridge. Play8 rather too much off his ground, and would do better against slows if he were to get to the pitch. A safo field anywhere. A. O. W riting (Sherborne).—A useful crickotor, being a fairly sound bat ana occasionally brilliant, and a good field.