John and James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Companion 1882

184 BRUCE CASTLE, TOTTENHAM.—Pres., Rev. W. A lmack j Treas.,, B.uBaker, E8, Matches, 20-won 4, lost 11, drawn 6. Rev. W. Almack (4) did little m batting, }mJ; bowled successfully. E. Baker, Esq. (31), as reliable a bat and usefal an all-roun^ cricketer a^ ever. II. B. Gripper, Esq. (22), good bat and brilliant held. A. II. Abbott (13), good medium-paced bowler and excellent bat on a last wicket. L. Sha\v(X 2 )>a very promising player; first-rate field, good bat, and at times useful fast bowler. O. Witherington 12), very fine out field and hard hitting b a t ; with pains may become first-rate. E. Smithers (9), very steady bat and fair wicket-keeper. S. Vigas (8), im. proved much as a bat; excellent field. C. Denegri ( / ) , uncertain, but ought to be good all round. J. Croswell (7), was worth more runs than he g o t ; much improved in the field. H. Hyland (capt ) (3), very unfortunate with the bat, but worked lian] and fielded excellently at cover point. C. Stuart (6), a wild but plucky player, f\ Creswell (2) only played a few times, but showed great promise. CHATHAM HOUSE COLLEGE, RAMSGATE.—Pres., Rev. E. G. Banks; Sec., B. W. Sharp; Capt., G. Goldsmid. Members, 150. Ground, 2 acres. Distance from S.E.R., 5 minutes. Colours, dark blue and white trimmings. Matches 23—won 14, lost 8, drawn 1. G. Goldsmid, capt. (19.2), a splendid cricketer all round, his great innings of 175 will not soon be forgotten; besides being a good bat and field, his bowl, ing is very noteworthy. B. Sharp (17.2), the steadiest and most correct bat in the team; has L'reat strength on the off side ; bowls effectively. F . Colclough (9.18), a very patient bat and useful slow bowler. J. Foster (12.9), a clumsy, buteffective bat; and at times a paying bowler. R. Hicks (12.9) knows how to play very prettily, but needs steadiness. H. Aste (9), a very correct bat, but is nervous. C. A. Anderson (6.4), quick in the field. F. Clark (6.17), very fast and destructive bowler. F. Francis (4.4), pains, taking, and good at playing forward. F. Chichester (8.2), with more height would make a good bat. C. Kirton (7.2), fair bat and promising bowler. B owling A verages . Runs No per Balls. Maidens. Runs. Wkte. Wides. Balls, Wkt. G. G o ld sm id ............................ 1553 115 662 108 0 0 6.14 F. C lark ..................................... 1530 92 607 69 11 2 8.25 J. Foster ............................ 665 36 300 24 3 3 12.12 B. Sharp ............................ 778 26 439 32 1 6 1313 F. C o lc lough ............................ 361 20 185 13 — — 14.3 CLERGY ORPHAN SCHOOL, CANTERBURY.—Pres, and Capt., R. A. G. Goalon; Sec., A. C. Grylls; Treas., F. F. Edwards. Members, 120. Subs., 7s. 6d. Ground, 2$ acres. Distance from S.E.R. Station, 1 mile. Colours, red and black. Matches, 22- won 10, lost 11, drawn 1. R. Allen (5,10), pretty bat; good long-stop, but needs more energy. H. H. Brown (6.2), good bat, with fair hitting power; energetic field. H. A. Caryl (10.6), very safe bat, and excellent field ; fair slow bowler, with plenty of break from the off. W. E. Cornwall (6.5), capt. for 1882, very much improved as a bat, drives well, but is weak on the leg. T. C. Gobat, (5.25), a serviceable bat, hits hard, but is too fond of pu lling ; a good and often brilliant field. D. G. Evans* (4.4), a resolute bat, but rather too anxious to score ; very effective change bowler (fast right); fair field. J. V. Evans, Esq. (10) is a most useful bat, hitting hard all round, but not always straight; sharp field, with quick return. R. A. G. Goalen* (2.16), steady bat, but has been rather unsuccessful; hard-working field ; has given general satisfaction as captain during the past season. E. G. Hall (4.14) slogs wildly, but at times success­ fully ; excellent left-hand bowler (medium pace ); must pay more attention to fielding. I. A. Hughes* (8.4), very steady bat, and generally safe for runs; sharp field at slip. Owing to an accident was prevented from taking part In the latter matches. E. Matheson (20.16), the most successful bat in the team, has a good defenco and hits well, especially to tho o f f ; useful change bowler, bnt should study p itch ; safe field and catch. E. H. Oldham, Esq. (17.12), can generally be relied on for runs, having considerable patience, combined with groat hitting powers; straight meduim-paced bowler, and latterly very effective; a sure and smart field. G. E Sharpe* (10.15) plays m very good style, especially strong on the leg side; very destructive bowler (slow right), is rarely off tho wicket, and varies his pitch we l l ; good field and catch. R. B. Warren (5.10) bats in fair style, but wants more h i t ; can bowl slows - works hard in tho field* * x 2 * 2 * Has left. DEVON COUNTY SCHOOL, WEST BUCKLAND.-Pres., Rev. J H Thompson, M .A .; Sec., R. P. Chope; Treas. and Capt., W. Thomas. Members, 130 ’ Ground 20 acres. Distanco from FUleigh Station (G.W.R.) two miles. Colours, red and black-