James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Companion 1885

202 ETON COLLEGE. Matches, 11—won 3, lost 5, drawn 3. R . J. Lucas (capt.), a first-rate batsman and efficient captain, always changing his field with great judgment; scored fast when set and hit with great v igour and freedom. F. Thomas, a stylish and effective batsman’ scoring fast when set; is possessed o f a large variety o f strokes; a thoroughly good field, with p lenty o f dash, and a very respectable lob b ow le r ; a good all­ round cricketer, and captain for 1885. II. W . Forster commenced the season with a brilliant innings of 102 against Oriel College, and did good service once or twice afterwards; a valuable slow left-handed bowler. II. Philipson, a dashing and plucky batsman, possessed of considerable confidence and hitting powers, and a very creditable w icket-keeper; o f infinite service to his side last summer. Lord George Scott bids fair to become an excellent c r ick e te r ; bats in admirable style, and drives with great power, although at times uncertain in his p l a y ; a beautiful field, and useful change bowler] with a remarkable action . E. G. Bromley-Martin, a promising slow bowler, with plenty of work on the ba ll ; unsuccessful with the bat. H. J. Mordaunt, a good fast bowler, and of great service to his side; an improving batsman, and hard working in the field; very fond of the game. F. A. Soames, a persevering batsman, and a fair change bowler. W. C. Bridgoman, a splendid field at point, and an energetic cricketer. T. H. Barnard never got into his true form last season; when set has some excellent strokes on the off s id e ; useful in the field. C. E. Murdoch, an admirable ground field, and at times bats with considerable power. R . J. Lucas (capt.) . F . Thomas H. Philipson H. W. Forster ... Lord George Scott H. J. Mordaunt C. E. Murdoch... F. A. Soames ... W . C. Bridgeman T. H. Barnard ... E. G. Bromley-Martin <lr - n H. W . Forster.............. H. J. Mordaunt E. G. Bromley-Martin Lord G. S c o t t .............. F. Thomas .............. F. A. S o am e s .............. BATTING AVERAGES. Inns. * Times not out. •#• ... 14 2 ••• ... 15 ‘ 2 •♦• ... 14 0 • t1 ... 12 1 ••• ... 10 1 ••• ... 11 ‘ 4 ... 5 0 •»# . . . 12 ' 1 % . . . 14 9 md ... 12 ’ 1 * • •# . . . 13 1 * Not out. M l BOWLING AVERAGES. Overs, Maidens, . . . 149.3 47 •♦• . . . 195 65 ... 323.1 84 ••• . . . 43 • 15 . . . 49.3 5 • «« ... 28 5 Runs. Most in an Inns. w Aver. 325 55* 27.1 309 76* 23.10 313 ’ 60 22.5 ' * 186 102 16.10 145 52 • 16.1 97 37* 13.6 63 49 12.3 123 * 38 11.2 • 104“ 18 8.8 62-' 15 5.7 43 .« 12*, % 0+ 3.7 Runs. Wickets. Runs per Wkt, 281 24 11.17 391 30 13.1 503 29 17.10 110 • 6 18.2 144 6 24 61 2 30.1 HARROW SCHOOL. Matches 1 0 -w o n 4, lost 6, drawn 1. H. E. Crawley* J S throughout the vear ow ing to a severe illness; strong bat, with pretty stjio , ana excellent field. E. M. Bntler (in consequence o f Crawley’ 8 i 1)ntss the duties o f captain devolved on Bu tler): fair bat, hut unsuccessful towards the beginning of the j ear. F . II. Oates,* a good hat, with strong defence ; with greater hitting powers hat, with good off drive and cu tt ing pow e r ; not quite so successful the e o f the season; cap ita l field, and useful change bowler (medium n gh t with ah igh action) A . R. Cox,* fair w ick e t -k eepe r ; poor hat. W . A. R. Y o u n g improved greatly m