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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 263, 15 November 1901, Page 3

CRICKET,

Bj Telegraph—Brens Association—Copyright Melbourne, Nov. 14, There is a feeling in the Cricket Association that Maclaren's request as to nominating one umpire, shouhi first have come through t/ie Marylehuue Club. A suggestion inis been nnulo that Mac 1 arcn be allowed to nominate one umpire, and that in the meantime Marylebone be communicated with.

THUKSDAY COM PETITION MATCHES. Thursday competition matches were commenced on Victoria Domain about •! o’clock yesterday afternoon, when West End and City met on No. 1 pitch, and Whataupoko and Kaiti engaged each other on No. 2 wicket. The afternoon was bitterly cold, and a strong southerly wind was blowing. Players had difficulty in keeping themselves warm enough to move about. About 4 o’clock, a heavy southerly squall put an end to play lor the day. City batted first on No. 1 pitch, and were all disposed of for about the half-ccntury. A few wickets had fallen on the West End Club’s side, when the play ceased. Hodge won tlie toss for Whataupoko, and . decided to hat first. Hodge and Tattersall made a good stand for the first wickst, and had put on 02 runs when Gibson bowled the formei for a well-played score of la. Tattersall was also clean bowled by the same bowler in the same over for a hard bit total of 17. Ilowarth, who batted attractively, and made a number of capital strokes, put on Ifi, including a five to leg, before he skied one. J. Eerris also batted well, and was unbeaten at the finish. Seven wickets had fallen for about 70 runs, when rain stopped further play. Gibson was the most successful bowler, and captured live wickets for 02 runs. LIST Ob' PINT CUES.

The following is ;i complete list of the engagements amuiged joi: Maclaren’s team : November 15 to It): Victoria,* at the M.O.U. November to 2G: New South Wales, at Syd ney. November lid ami 110: Albion C.C., at AVest Maitland. December 2 ami :: : Northern I Sonic;' Cricket Union, at Glen limes. December 1 aiul ,7 : New England Cricket Association, at Arnmlalc. December 7 to 0: Newcastle District Cricket Association, at Newcastle. December ill to io: First test match, at Sydney. December 20 to 21 : Gonlburn Cricket Association, at Gonlburn. December 20 and 2S : Bendigo I nitetl C.C., at Bendigo. January 1 to 0: Second test match, at M.O.G. January S and It: Stawcll C.C., at Stawell. January 10 and 11 : Ballarat C.C., at Ballarat. January 16 to 20 : Third test match, at Adelaide. January 21 to 27 : Country team, at M.C.G. January 111 to February 5 : New South Wales (No. 2 match), at Sydney. February 7 and S: Bathurst District Cricket Union, at Bathurst. February 14 to 111: Fourth test match, at Sydney. February 22 to 26: Victoria (No. 2 match), at M.C.J. /March 1 to b : Fifth tost match, at NI.C.G. March 11 and 12: Harrier Rangel'S Cricket Association, at Broken Hill. March 14 to I'd: South Australia (No. 2 match), at Adelaide. March 20 : Leave for London, per R.M.s. Omrah. The following eleven will represent the United Cricket Club in the Saturday competition to-morrow at Victoria Domain, play commencing at two o’clock sharp : Porter, Seymour, Hill. Lyttelton, Gibson (captain), ’McCrodie. Ferris (2), Baker, Gouldsmith, and Coleman. At the reception given to Maelaren's team on arrival at Adelaide, Mr Maclaren said he hoped that iiis side would perform with credit to themselves and their country. He believed that the action of the Yorkshire Chib had resulted in good, as other players, when they saw the antagonism 'of that body, more readily offered their services. On the whole the team was a popular ono at Home, anil it left with the best wishes and support of all the English counties, with the exception of the one already mentioned. When Yorkshire declined to have anything to do with the team some persons at Home thought that his trouble was only beginning' but that was not so. They recognised that they would have to play a good game to beat Australia. He had a steady band of cricketers to depend upon, and ’knew that as regarded the big matches his men would do their level best. In the course of an interview Mr Maclaren said " I must consider myself very fortunate in having secured the players I have. England to-day is remarkably strong in batting, and I succeeded in getting some of the finest bats in the country. Good bowlers, however, are rather scarce, and the standard of bowling is not so high as it was ten years ago. In selecting my team I went on a method which some people at home would not understand. Fry and Raujitsinhji I asked, and they at first accepted the invitation, but they subsequently found that they were unable to accompany me. There was the best of good feeling between us. aud the two expressed regret at being unable to make the trip. Every county, with the exception of Yorkshire, gave me the greatest assistance, and all felt proud of their men when they were selected. The action of the Yorkshire committee was extraordinary, to say the _ least. Rhodes was a success on English wickets, but whether he would have been in Australia is a different matter. Hirst is a vastly improved man. there can be nc doubt,” he added. " I know practical!} the names of the men who will represen: Australia, and I know that if we wish to b( successful we shall have to play at ou: best.”