CRICKET.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 745, 11 June 1886, Page 14

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. THE MANCHESTER MATCH. (beoteb’s telegrams.) London, June 2. The late heavy rains- have rendered the wicket on the Old Trafford Ground at Manchester so heavy that further play in this match between the Australians and the North of England has been aban- . doned, a draw being declared in favor of 'the Home team, who wanted 40 to win, and had nine wickets to fall. London, June 3; SpofForth, the Australian’s bowler, has met with an accident, having dislocated the third finger of his right hand. The I doctor states that the injury will disable (him from playing for at least three weeks. London, June 3. The cricket match, Australians versus Gentlemen of England was commenced i at Lords to-day. Great interest is being taken in the match, as was shown by the good attendance in spite of the weather, which- wa3 cold and inclement. The wicket was heavy owing to the continued wet weather lately experienced. _ The Englishmen went first to the wicket, Rock and Grace commencing the proceedings, but owing to the deadnass of the pitch, the scoring was only slow, both men assuming the defensive. Eventually, Grace missed one, which took his bailsfor 7', and Read joined Rock. The latter, however, only remained a short time, being bowled after making 9, Vernon came next, and he and Reid made the play more lively until the latter wa3 bowled for 13. Roller partnered Vernon, but only placed two to his credit- before he had to retire, bowled, and Lord Harris filled the vacancy. Shortly after this Vernon gave

a chance in the field, which was promptly accepted] and he retired to the pavilion, after a careful innings for 15. Scott was the next comer, and Lord Harris soon afterwards- wa3 caught for 9. Studd then joined Scott, and the two Middlesex men scored steadily for a time, until after making 16 - Scott skied one, which was promptly held. Kemp then faced Studd, who, however, was at this stage bowled for a record of 15. Christopherson was bowled for nothing, and Walker caught for 3, 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 fielding of the Australians was very good, no chances being missed. SpofForth unfortunately sustained a serious injury while fielding, having his finger dislocated, which prevented his playing further. The Australians now faced the English bowling, Jones and Blackham, as usual, going in first. The first-named scored 8 before he was caught, and Scott joined the Melbourne wicket-keeper. This pair made a good stand, and punished the bowling freely, Blackham being the first to succumb, being bowled for 20. GifFen joined the Australian captain, but had only made 5 when he played one back into the bowler’s hands, which was smartly taken. Bonnor 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 given out leg before wicket, after making 27. Jarvis came next, and played on the defensive, while Bonnor scored rapidlj". Jarvis, however, was bowled after making 7, and Trumble succeeded him. His career was, however, of short duration, as, after a few overs, he was caught by the bowler for a couple. Bruce, the next comer, shared the same fate after placing 7 to his credit ; and 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, and, a difficult catch being made, he retired after a splendid innings of 39, during which he never gave a chance. Paimer, the last man in, carried out his bat for 11, Garrett being bowled for 9. The Australians were all out for 150. The following are the full scores : GENTLEMEN GF ENGLAND. First Innings. C. W. Rock, bowled 9 W. G. Grace, bowled 7 W. W. Read, bowled 13 W. E. Roller, bowled 2 G. F. Vernon, caught 15 Lord Harris, caught 9 S. W. Scott, caught ... ... 16 G. B. Studd, bowled 15 M. C. Kemp, not out 0 S. Chrit&opherson, bowled ... 0 G. G. Walker, caught 3 Sundries 1° Total ... ••• 99 Bowling Analysis.—Spofforth, two wickets for 30 runs ; Garrett, four wickets for 20 runs. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. First Innings. a S. P. Jones, caught g J. M. Blackham, bowled 20 H. J. H. Scott, leg before wicket 27 G. Giffen, caught and bowled .... g G. J. Bonnor, caught ... ... 39 A. H. Jarvis, bowled ... ... 14 J. W. Trumble, caught and bowled 2 W. Bruce, caught and bowled ... 7 T. W. Garrett, bowled ... ... 9 G. E. Palmer, not out 11 Sundries ° Total 150 Bowling Analysis.—Rock, five wickets tor 50 runs ; Graoe, two wickets for 30 runs. London, June 4. The cricket match Australians versus

[ Gentlemen of England was resumed and .' concluded 1 to-day, resulting in a win for the- visiting team- with' seven wickets to spare. Theattendance,atliords->yras vfe*y- • ; larg&j the weather during- the day-being i splendid*. The wicket was also in better ! order: than on the previous day. The' , Home team, who had made 99 s m..their: went in ; for the second time, Grace and" Rock being the first | batsmen. Grace scored' 11 1 before being bowled, and Read'followed him in. He, i however, was caught after making 4\ and ■ Roller, who succeeded him, wasdisposedof ! , in a similar manner for the same number. ; Vernon now joined Rock, and scored ; very rapidly until the latter was caught, ;after contributing 19 to the score." Lord' Harris now faced Vernon, but put one into the bowler's-- hands after putting 8 ; to his credit. The next man was Scott, who was bowled for T, and then Studd and' Vernon got together, when some very good cricket ensued, Studd batting with great freedom. However, Vernon was caught at the bowler's hands, and retired in favor of Kemp, after a brilliant inningsi. of, 271 Soon after this Studd was taken in the field after making the top score (29). Christopherson (bowled), lj and "Walker (stumped)y 1, were the two last comers, Kemp carrying out hi 3 bat for 17. The ■ innings closing for a total of 136 runs. - After a short interval the Englishmen took the field, Jones and Blackham going in first. This pair made a fine stand, until Jones was caught for' 36. ; Scott, the next man, was bowled for a single, and was replaced by Giffen, Blackham was put out leg-before-wicket for 32. Bonnor joined Giffen, •and these two managed to make up the requisite number (86) required to win, iGiffen making 3 and Bonnor 13, each not iout. Notwithstanding the fact the visitors were obliged to play a man short, Itheir fielding was excellent —in fact, .their play generally was much admired, their 'performances all round being considered first-class.

GENTLEMEN" OF ENGLAND. Second Innings. Grace, bowled ... 11 Rock, caught ... ... ... 19 Head, caught ... ... ... 4 Roller, caught «. ... ... 4 "Vernon, caught and bowled ... 27 Lord Harris, caught and bowled 8 Scott, bowled ... 7 Studd, caught ... ... ... 29 Kemp, not out ... ... ... 17 Christopherson, bowled ... ... 1 Walker, stumped ... ... ... 1 Sundries 8 Total ... 136 Bowling Analysis.—Garrett, three wickets for 30 runs ; Giffen, six wickets, for 70 runs. AUSTRALIANS. Second Innings. Jones, caught 36 Blackham, leg-before-wicket ... 32 Scott, bowled 1= Giffen, not out 3 Bonnor, not out 13 Sundry 1 Total .... ... ... 86

London", June 8. The cricket match Australians versus eleven of Derbyshire was commenced at Derby yesterday. The attendance was good and the weather fine. The Hometeam went first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 95 runs, Chatterton being the highest scorer, 16. The Australians then went in, and when stumps were drawn had lost seven wickets for 163 runs, Bonnor making 46 of the number. The Australian cricketers were entertained at a banquet at Derby last night. London, June 9. The cricket match, Australians versus* eleven of Debyshire, was resumed, and concluded yesterday. The attendance of the public was good, and the weather was splendid. The Australians continued their innings, and were all disposed of for 191; The Home team then went in for their second innings, and were all out for 144, the principal scores being made by W. Hall (41) and F. Hearne (23). The wicket was lively. Giffen took nine wickets for 60 runs. The visitors, who required 49' to win, went to the wickets, and succeeded in making the required number with the loss of four wickets. Jones, bowled for 13, and Giffen, not out, 16, were the only ones who reached double figures. AUSTRALIANS. First innings 191 Second innings (for four wickets), 49 240 DERBYSHIRE, First innings 95, Second innings 144: 23$ The Australians thus won the match with six wickets to spare. CAMBRIDGE MATCH. The following players represent Cam- " brid°e in the cricket match Australians versus Cambridge University, which com- , mences at Cambridge to-morrow : —H. ( W. Bainbridgo, C. D. Buxton, G. M. Kemp, F. Marchant, C. W. Rock, C. Toppin, J. A. Turner, A. W. Dorman, A. M. Southey, C. M. Knatchbull, Hugessen, and Thomas.