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Australia v All England [per press association.] [by sliEctric telegraph—copyright.] (Received June 2, at 9 25 a m.) London, June 1. The first test match commenced on the Tontbridge Ground, Nottingham, to-day. The weather is glorious and the ground in excellent condition and the wicket fast. 2000 people were present at the opening of the gates. Johns, M'Leod, and Worrall are standing out Darling and Iredale opened to Hearne and Rhodes Tho first wicket fell for j 22. Iredale had a life at 14, aud put up a ball to Hay ward almost immediately afterwards, fche enkch being secured. Darling played with confidence and made brilliant cuts to the boundary. He was well supported by Noble, who batted carefully. At the luncheon adjournment the score stood—l wicket for 80. Both batsmen were appealed against for leg befortf, but the appeals were not sustained. Darling's took liberties with Jackson, hibbing fours and sixes, Grace and Hearne bowled after lunch. Darling's middle stump was taken by Hearne in the third over. He played a fine defensive game lasting two hours. The second wicket fell for 94. Gregory followed, and with the score at 100 Grace was replaced by Rhodes. The change was fortunate as the Yorkshire, man dismissed Noble, who was bowled off a body attempt to hit to leg. (Received June 2, at 10 35 p m.) London, June 2. The Australians have lost 8 wickefca for 238.
The game was quiet. The bowling was clean throughout and tho fielding brillianb. The attendance numbered 15,000. The batsmen were reserved, especially with Grace. Gregory and Hill enlivened the game for a time, but took manj 7 risky runs. Hirst replaced Rhodes at 146, Jackson taking Hay ward's place at 151. Kelly made several lucky snicks and was missed at the wickets before scoring.. One wicket fell for 14, 2 for 96, 3 for 109, 4 for 166, 5 for 167, 6 for 229, and 7 for 229,
lhe following are the scores : — !redale, c Hay ward b Hearno .... 6 Darling b Hearne 47 Sbble b Rhodes ... ti . ... 41 Gregory, b Hirst ... 48 Sill, run out ... 52 Prumper, b Hearne 0 £elly, c Hirat b Hearne 26 Qaver (not ou) ... ... ... 0 Crumble (not out) ... 9 Extras 9 Total for 8 wickets 238
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Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10300, 3 June 1899, Page 4
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