James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Companion 1885

„ ^iEAQ^lo+IE\\?;r.7c^reS;; Ead"!rard Coventry • Sec., James H. Pullen, jun„ 28, >oxtli Street,. A \d d ^ o r th , S.Wt ; Capt., Charles Larkins, Members, active, 60; honorary, . u ad, about 3 acres. Distance, 3 minutes from Wandsworth Common Station, L. B. ai u b. C. Ry. bubs., £1 Is, Colours, royal blue and white. Matches, 22r" 'r°nT>n w0S^ 1 ni ?;VTTINGA v “ ages :—J . W. Hewlett, 21; T. J. Faulkner, 20.8 ; IIO\INGHAM HALL Matches, 12—won 8, lost 3, drawn 1. B atting A verages :— F. Barmby, 27; D. Bookless, 21.1; W. A. Kwbank, 13.6; G. E. Garforth, 10.6; IV. H. Garforth 7 ; L. W. Kmg.IIarman, 9.7; Capt. Mackeson, 32.7; R.M'Leod, 19.8; J. Old­ field, 3.5; R. H. Pemberton, 21.8; SirG. Sitwell, 4.8; E. Skilbeck, 13.1; T. Skilbeck, 36.7; A. Worslcy, 25.2; W. H. A. Worslcy, 11.4. B owling A verages :—F . Barmby, 17.6; P. Bookless, 11.8; R. M‘Leod, G.l; J. Oldfield, 14.5 5 A. Worsley, 15.5. . LANHYDROCK.—-Pres, and Capt., Lord Robartcs; Sec., B. F. Edyvean, Bodmin; Ground, 8 acres. Distance from Bodmin Station, 1^ miles. Colours, blue and yellow, Matches, 16—won 10, lost 1, drawn 5. Lord Robartes (20) (capt.), a dangerous bat, hitting freely and well, but under-rates his own value, going in too late to make long scores; an enthusiastic patron of the game. Dr. Allen (45), a fine bat, hitting freely all round; scored heavily last season. H. L. Caunter (18), a painstaking bat, with strong defence and improving field. R. L. Caunter (30), a thorough all-round cricketer, a dashing but impatient bat, an excellent bowler, and safe field. H. Coad (6), a veteran cricketer; has been a valuable long-stop. H. Coad, jun. (14), a fair left- handed bat; an improving bowler and field. B. F. Edyvean (39), a good all­ round cricketer; safe for runs at all times; an excellent captain and judge of the game. R. P. Edyvean (19), a brilliant bat; especially strong on the leg side when in form ; an effective bowler and excellent field. H. W. Higman (10), a rather uncertain bat; a good fast bowler and field. T. A. Lang (15), hard-hitting, but uncertain bat; excellent field anywhere. W. II. Stanton (20), a patient bat, with good defence; cuts very hard ; would be active in field but for his immense weight. LIVERPOOL VICTORIA.—Pres., J. Jones. Sec., G. Jillard, 1, Finsbury Square, London, E.C. Treas., E. Lock. Capt., W. Fenton Jones. Members, 40. Ground, Eton and Middlesex. Colours, chocolate and light blue. Matches, 21—won 16, lost 8, drawn 2. W. F. Jones (16.10), a very steady bat and good bowler, and splendid all-round player T. Phillips (16.10), the most steady and stylish batsman in the club, playing wuh a straight bat; is a good point. S., Ward (15.12), .a good all-round player; during last season took Cl wickets for 3.14 runs each. C. C. Gill (14.3), a most steady bat. A. Nowey (10.2), a young batsman, who should do good things in the future. W II Chapman (11) a somewhat unfortunate batsman. J. Loosely (8),-a painstaking batsman. G. H. Bonarius (6.14), a hard hitter; effective with the ball. G Mortlock t6 141 a srood all-round cricketer. W. Hasty (3.5), an uncertain b a t ; fair field. W. L. Newov (3.5) a steady bat and good wicket-keeper. G. Sedley, the father of the club, setting the younger members a good example bv his steady play. . • » ' ‘ •, vl . ' f j ‘) - * *V * * 1 A • _•i r « « » * „ * L •’ * « BotftixG A verages . i - • • • • • » H. F. Britton T. Phillips S. Ward ... W. F. Jones .: J, Loosely A. G. Watkinson » * • « • • • « • • * n '4b • • • • • • • * t • • » ) • « • ■ • t • Overs. Maidens. 6‘ 7 - *91 « ( f A ... 91.1 ... 95 09.3 •20 • * i .4 18 32 o Run.% *> 37 176 175 ‘ 131 53 •w € Wickets. 7 ■ n 51 4.45 31 9 i1% * Runs per Wkt. 0.2 3.4 3.14 3.40 ; 4.10 5.8