CRICKET.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 296, 27 September 1935, Page 2

CRICKET.

LEADERS PASS AWAY. Many activities in Sydney are poorer through the passing of Mr A. W. Green, president of the New South Wales Oricket Association. “Abby, as he was popularly known, did remarkable and very self-sacrificing work in an honorary capacity for his church, the Barnardo Homes, British Medical Association, musical organisations, and Rugby Union football. He did not have an idle moment, and until a serious illness affected him lie did not spare himself. . Though not possessing the combative quality of the late W. P. MoElhone, he showed a quieter type of determination when occasion required l it, and frequently in later years he —one of the founders of the Board of Control—said publicly: “The Board must always remember ft is the creature of the associations.” At the service prior to his funeral, a tribute was paid that “His was a life devoted to the service of his fellow men.” That is the opinion of' all who knew him.

At the age of 69 William Blrockwell, a noted Surrey and All Ehgland cricketer of the ’nineties, lias died in a Richmond, Surrey, institution. He was admitted on June 27 suffering with heart trouble and passed away three days later. Broclrwell, who was unmarried!, was a regular member of the Surrey team between 1891 and 1902. A stylish and often brilliant batsman, a smart outfield and a fast-medium bowler, he played his first game for the country in 1886 and his last in 1903. In 1894

he made 1091 runs in Surrey matches with four separate Hundreds among his. scores, and at the end of that summer went to Australia with A. B. Stoddart. He was twice chosen as one of the England XI. against Australia, playing at Manchester in 1893 and 1899.