THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ENGLAND.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7656, 5 June 1886, Page 5

THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ENGLAND.

THE MATCH AT LORDS. ACCIDENT TO SPOFFORTH, [reoter's telegram.] London, Jane The cricket matoh, Australians v. Gentle, men of England, commenced at Lords to-day, great interest being taken in the match as was shown by the good attendance in spite of the weather, which was cold and inclement. The wicket was heavy owing to the continued wet weather lately experienced. The Englishmen went in first to the wickets. Rock and Grace commenced the proceedings, but owing to the deadness of the pitch the scoring was very slow, both men assuming the defensive. Eventually Grace missed one, which took his bails, for 7. Reed joined Rock. The latter, however, only remained a short time, being bowled,, after making 9. Vernon came next. He and Read made play more lively until the latter was bowled for 13. Roller partnered Vernon, but only placed 2 to his credit before he had to retire bowled. Lord | Harris filled the vacancy. Shortly after this Vernon gave a chance to the field, whioh was promptly accepted. He retired to the pavilion after a careful innings for 15. Scott was next comer. Lord Harris soon afterwards was caught for nine. Studd then joined Scott. The two Middlesex men scored rapidly for a time, until after making 16 Scott skied one which was promptly held. Kemp then faced Studd, who, however, at this stage was bowled for a record of 15. Christopherson was bowled for nought, and Walker caught for tLree. These were the two last comers, Kemp carrying out his bat without, however, improving his average by a run. The home team were all out for 99. The bowling analysis gave Spofforth two wickets for 30 runs, and Garrett four for 20 runs. The fielding of the Australians was very good, no chances being missed, Spofforth, unfortunately, sustained a serious injury while fielding, having the third finger of the right hand dislocated, which prevented hia playing further. The doctor states that the injury will disable him from playing for at least three weeks. The Australians now faced the English bowling, Jones and Blaokham, as usual, going in first. The first-named scored S before he was caught, Scott joined the Melbourne wicket-keeper. This pair made a good stand, and punished the bowling freely, Blackhsm being the first to succumb, being bowled for 20. Giffen then joined the Australian captain, but only made 5 when he played one back to the bowler's hands, which was smartly taken. Bonner now joined Scott, and a splendid display of cricket ensued, both men playing with great judgment, but never losing a run. There was every prospect of a lengthened stand, until Scott was ruled out, leg before wicket, after making 27. Jarvis came next, and played on the defensive, while Bonnor scored rapidly. Jarviß, however, was bowled after making 7. Trumble succeeded him. His career, however, was of short duration. After a few overs 'he was caught by the bowler for a couple. Bruce was the next comer, and shared the same fate after placing seven to his credit. Garrett joined Bonnor who, during this time was playing in fine form. Soon after this, however, the last named lifted one out into the field, a difficult catch being made. He retired after a splendid innings of 39, during which he never gave a chance. Palmer, the last man, carried out his bat for 11, Garrett being bowled for 9. The Australians were all out for 150. The bowling analysis gave Scott 5 wickets for 50, and Grace 2 wickets for 30. The following are the full scores Gentlemen of Enqlinq.— Innings,

[The Australians' total is given as telegraphed. The individual scores have evidently been mutilated in transmission.]

C. W. Rock, bowled .. ... .. .. 9 W. G. Grace, bowled .. .. .. 7 W. W. Head, bowled .. .. .. _ Is W. K. Raller, bowled .. .. ..2 G. F. Vernon, caught .. .. .. ..16 Lord Harris, caught .. .. .. ..9 G. W. Scott, caught .. .. .. ». 18 G. B. Studd, bowled ... .. ..15 M. C. Kemp, not out .. _ .. .. 0 S. Chrlstopherson, bowlnd .. .. ,.0 G. G. Walker, caught .. .. .. ..3 Sundries .. .. «. ... ..10 Total .. .. .. .. ,, 99 Australian Elkven.—First Inning*. S. P. Jones, caught .. .. .. •• 8 J. M. Bluckham, bowled .. .. ... 20 H. J. II. fccDtt, log before wicket .. _ 27 G. GlfTsn, caught and bowled .. .. ... 5 G. J. Bonnor, caught „ .. .. .. 39 A. H. Jar vis, bowlsd .. .. ... ..14 J. W. Ttumble, caught and bowled „ ..2 W. Bruce, caught and bowled .. ... ..7 T. W. Garrett, bowled „ .. .. ..9 G. E. Palmer, not out .. .. .. .. 0 Sundries .. — .. ... ..8 Total .. .. .. ... .. 150