CRICKET.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1146, 12 February 1903, Page 5

CRICKET.

GOBE v. WYNDHiM. A match between these clubs was played at JVyndbara yestetday, and resulted in a win for tbe borne team by 11 runs on the first innings. Wyndham scored 59, to which Eggleton contributed 16 and Hunter. 12. Gore put together 48, Bradmore (16) being the only player to reach double figures, no fewer than six Gore men going out without scoring. Raymond and Eggleton were the most successful trundlers for Wyndham, while Bradmore (9 wickets for 20) bowled best for Gore. The visitors were entertained to afternoon tea.

TO THE EDITOR. Sot,—Now that we have an Eastern District Association 1 think it is high time that the Executive considered the matter of tbe appointment of umpires. Yesterday's match was a perfect faice, so far as one of the umpires was concerned. I don't ssy (or a moment that the umpire was in any way prejudiced, but he certainly could not have known the rules governing the game of cricket in giving three of the Gore men out 1.b.w., viz., Ussher, Campbell, and Bradmore. lam not going into details. Several Wyndham people present during the match were as much surprised at the decisions of the umpire as were the Gore men. I understand from a prominent Mataura cricketer that the local club there have the same complaints to make, and I trust that efficient umpires will in future be available for these matches. I would rather pay the expenses and fee for a good man than have a repetition of yesterday's performance. Walter Gee, Captain G.C.C.