CRICKET.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 879, 4 January 1889, Page 13

CRICKET.

The Christchurch Midland cricket team left for Christchurch by the steamer Ta.kapuna yesterday afternoon week. The Christchurch Wanderers’ cricket team will play a match against the Wellington Club on the 9th and 10th of this month. An eleven will be organised by Mr U. W. VVerry to play the visitors on the 11th and 14th instant. Before playing at Wellington the Wanderers will visit Blenheim and Nelson, playing two matches at the latter place. THE RIVALS IN NELSON. The following are the scores in the match played between the Rival Club and Athletio Club, of Nelson, on Boxing Day, which was won by the former team by ten wickets. Nelson, first innings—Wither, b Parsonß, 7; Harper, c Marryatt, b Hincheliffe, 4; Greenfield, b Parsons, 12; Ciaydon, b Parsons. 1 ; Buckeridge, run out, 2 ; Bolton, b Parsons, 2; Ledger, b Hincheliffe, Q; Whitehouse, not out, 4; Sadd, b Parsons, 0; Everett, b Hincheliffe, 0; Thompson, b Parsons, 1; extras, 3; total, 36. Second innings—Whitehouse, b Hincheliffe, 0; Ciaydon, c Fuller, b Hincholiffe, 0; Greenfield, b Parsons, 2 ; Wither, c Gallaway, b Parsons, 8 ; Harper, b Parsons, 4; Buckeridge, 0 Bishop, b Parsons, 0 ; Bolton,

b Parsons, 1 ; Sadd, run out, 1 ; Ledger, c Hadden, b Hinchcliffe, 3 ; Everett, not out, 0 ■ Thompson, c Gallaway, b Hinchcliffe, 1 ; extras, 3; total, 23; grand total, 59. Bowling, first iunings—Parsons, 6 for 9 ; Hinchcliffe, 3 for 23. Second innings-Par-sons, 5 for 11 ; Hinchcliffe, 4 for 9. Rival, first innings—Hinchcliffe, b house, 2; Marryatt, b Bolton, 9 ; Knell, b Whitehouse, 5 ; Hadden, c Ledger, b Whitehouse, 5; Fuller, c Greenfield, b Sadd, 10 ; Parsons, b Sadd, 5 ; Gallaway, b Sadd, / ; Ramsay, thrown out, 5 ; Bishop, not out, 1 ; Fowler, thrown out, 3 ; Ryan, b Buckendge, 1 • extras, 4; total, 57. Second innings— Hinchcliffe, not out, 1; Marryatt, not out, 1 ; extras, 1 ; total, 3 —Grand Cbtal» 60. Bowling—Whitehouse, 3 for 24 ; Sadd, 3 for 13 ; Buckeridge, 1 for 5 ; Bolton, 1 for 13. ' . • In the match played against the Richmond Club on Monday, which was also won by the Rivals by 58 runs, the soores were as follow: —Rivals, first innings -Hinchcliffe, b Smith, 15 ; Knell, b Smith, 3 ; Fuller, o Ducker, b Smith, 0; Marrvatt, c and b Crouoher, 12; Ramsay, b Smith, 3 ; Gallaway, b Lines, 12 ; Parsons, c Sutton, b Lines, 2; Fowler, o Sutton, b Cioucher, 5 ; Hadden, run out, 0; Bißhop, b Lines, 0 ; Ryan, not out, 0; extras, 2; total, 54. Second innings.—Hinchclift®, b Lines, 0 ; Marryatt, c and b Lines, 3_; Knell, c and b Lines, 0; Fuller, c Petrie, b Smith, o; Ryan, c Lyons, b Smith, 0 ; Gallaway, not out, 5; Fowler, b Lines, 0; Ramsay, b Lines, 0; Parsons, o and b Lines, 0 ; Hadden, c and b Sutton, 16 ; Bishop, b Lines, 9 ; extras, 7 ; total, 45 ; grand total, 99. Bowling, first innings—Smith, 4 for 16 ; Croucher, 2 for 6 ; Lines, 3 for 19. Second innings— Lines, 7 for 14; Smith, 2 for 13; Sutton, 1 for 12. Richmond. first innings. Crouoher, b Hinchcliffp, 2; Ducker, c Bishop, b Parsons, 11 ; Lines, b Parsons, 1 ; Smith, b Parsons, 2; E. Sutton, b Hinchcliffe, 0; A. Sutton, b Binchcliffe, 0 ; Hodder, c Bishop, b Hinchcliffe, 0 ; Talbot, b Parsons, 0 ; Petrie, not out, 4; Brock, c Hinchcliffe, b Parsons, 0 ; Barkett, 1 bw, b Parsons, 4; extras, 2; total, 29. Second innings—Petiie, c .Ryan, b Hiuchcliffe, 0 ; Ducker, b Parsons, 0 ; Croucher, b Parsons, 0 ; Lines, c Gallaway, b Parsons, 4; E. Sutton, run out, 0; A. Sutton, c Ryan, b Hinchcliffe, 0; Smith, c Ryan, b Hinchcliffe, 3 ; Barkett, c Marryatt, b Parsons, 1 ; Brock, not out, 1 ; Talbot, b Parsons, 5; Hodder, run out, 1 ; extras, 2 ; total, 12; grand total, 41. Bowling—First innings : Parsons, five for 11; Hinchcliffe, five for 16. Second innings : Parsons, five for 5 ; Hinchcliffe, three for five. In the two matches Parsona secured twenty-one wickets for 36 runs. WELLINGTON v. NELSON.

The annual cricket matoh ■ between the Wellington and Nelson representatives was commenced on the Basin Reserve last Friday morning. The weather was fine, although there was a cold south-east wind blowing. An excellent wieket had been prepared in the centre of the Reserve by Mr Twist, who is deserving of all credit for the care and attention he had bestowed on its preparation. The attendance was not large when play began, but it improved in the afternoon. The catering was in the hands of Mi Godber, who provided an excellent lunch. . The teams were the same as published, with the exception of Motley, who played in place of Cotterill in the Wellington team, the latter being unable to get away. Dr Collins captained the local team, and Mr Ford the visitors. The latter won tns? toss, and of course decided to bat, and it was expected that Nelson would make a respectable score. The innings started fairly well, but after the fall of the second wicket there was a complete collapse, four of the best wickets in the team falling for nothing. Greenfield, who was top scorer, made his runs just when they were wanted, and he infused a little life into the play by his vigorous hitting. Wood and Atkinson batted very nicely, but the]othera madeavery feeble show. The innings closed for 60—a very small score indeed considering the state of the wicket, and the collapse of the visitors on such an excellent wicket caused some surprise. Both Hewat and Gore bowled splendidly, and the fielding of the Wellington men was also good, very few, if any, mistakes being made. Moorhouse was in good form fit the wickets. The Wellington men made a bid start, but when Moorhouse and Salmon got together, the aspect of affairs was considerably altered. Both played first-class cricket, and as a result of the partnership nearly 100 run 3 were added. Moorhouse played a fine dashing inningsfor 63, which included nine fours and one five. It was quite a treat to see him lay the wood on. Salmon’s innings of 49 was also a very fine display. He played steady cricket throughout, and his deience was excellent, A Blacklock —who made the top score —is deserving of all possible praise for his really excellent performance. He batted with judgment, and his hitting was effective all round. McGirr, who was not out, rattled no 47 by vigorous hitting, but his innings Was rather a lucky one. R. Blacklock played carefully for his 20, and the same may be said of Morey, Generally, the display of batting by the Wellington men was brisk and vigorous, and in strong contrast to what has usually been the ,’oase in representative matches, The fielding of the Nelson men on the whole was very good—although, now and then it was rattier loose. Wood ana Atkinson were about tne beat of them. They were placed at a disadvantage owing to Cooke, their best bowler, being disabled early in the match. Messrs A. Aakbolt and P. Topliss officiated as umpires. _ Atkinson and Wood were the first to re« present Nelson at the wickets to the bowling of Hewat and Gore. The first score m the match was made by Wood snicking Gore for 3 # Atkinson pub Gore to leg for 1, and Wood hit the same bowler to long.leg for 4. A. single to each batsman and the first 10 appeared. The scoring was very slow, both men playing the bowling with the utmost care. At 15 Wood gave a difficult chance to Salmon off Gore, which was not accented. In Hewat’s next over. Wood gave another chance to Salmon at short-leg, which was taken; 15-I—ll- Fowler, a left-handed batsman, filled the vacancy. Several singles were scored, and 20 went up. Atkinson put Hewat nicely to the on for a brace, and fowler drove Gore to the off for a single.

One more run was scored, and then Gore found his way to the left-hander's wicket with a yorker ; 25—2—4. Broad partnered Atkinson, but Hewat clean bowled the latter before the score was inoreased ; 25 3 8. Ford came next, but only to see Broad bowled by Gere. As Cooke joined his captain the telegraph showed 25 - 4 0. The newcomer played out the over, and then the field spread out in anticipation of some big hitting by Ford, but all to no purpose, for Hewat clean bowled him first ball with a fast yorker; 25—5—0. The last four wickets had fallen without a run being added to the score. Cross joined Cooke, aud put Hewat nicely away to the on for a single. The same batsman drove Gore for a couple and a single, and then Hewat completely beat him with a fast one ; 296 —4. Greenfield became Cooke’s companion. In Gore’s next over Cooke ran out to one of his straight ones, and, missing it, paid the penalty; 297 —0. Humphries filled the breach, and cut Gore for a couple. The bowler, however, had his revenge by clean bowling him next ball; 31 B—2l. Eden came next and played Gore’s last ball. Greenfield opened his shoulders to Hewat, scoring 10 off one over, two of them being fine hits for 4 each. Greenfield knocked one of Gore’s up near the wickets, and Moorhouse made a great effort to reach it, but without success. In the following over Hewat bowled Greenfield —4B - 9 -17. Bolton was the last man. A leg-bye and a single brought 50 up, and then Eden made an off-drive for 3 off Hewat, A. Blacklock just saving the 4. Seven more runs were put on, and then Hewat beat Bolton with a beauty, and the innings closed for 60 runs. An adjournment was then made for lunch. On resuming, the Nelson men took the field, Salmon and Motley starting the batting for Wellington. Salmon scored 1 off Eden, and then Motley was smartly caught at the wickets by Ford —l—l—o. Gore joined Salmon, but only half a dozen runs had been added when Gore was given out lbw to Eden, the board showing 62 —2. Dryden followed. Salmon made a beautiful drive for 4 off Cooke and 10 was registered. Salmon again pht Cooke to the off for a brace, and Dryden snicked the same bowler for 3, Wood, by Bmart running, saving the 4. Both batsmen got Eden away for 2, aud then Drydemsnicked one of Cooke’s into the slips, where Wood caught it; 17-3—4. Moorhouse partnered Salmon and cut Cooke nicely for 1, Wood fielding the ball very smartly. The same batsman again cut Cooke for 4. A couple of byes were run, a snick for 3, and a hit to leg for the same number by Moorhouse off Cooke sent 30 up. Moorhouse returned a ball very hard to Cooke, and the latter in fielding it split one of his fingers, and was compelled to retire for a short time. During his brief absence Broad took up the bowling. A beautiful drive to the ropes for 4 by Moorhouse off Cooke brought 40 up. The next ball Moorhouse hit to long.leg for 5. The same batsman placed Edim to leg for 4, and drove Cooke to the on for 2, bringing 60 up. Moorhouse made another fine drive for 4 off Coolie, and Salmon put Eden to leg for a couple. At 66 a double change was made in the bowling, Broad relieving Cooke and Wood, Eden. Moorhouse hit the latter to leg for 4, and 70 appeared. The same batsman cut Wood’s first ball beautifully for 4, and Salmon placed Broad to square leg for a similar number. Moorhouse made a nine cut for a couple off Wood, and then hit the same bowler to the boundary for 4, causing 80 to appear. Moorhouse here gave a chance to Humphries, but the latter slipped in running to meet the ball. Ford was obliged to loave the field for a few minutes at this time, having received a severe blow on the hand from Moorhouse. Each batsman ran a s : ngle, and Moorhouse made a pretty on drive along the turf for 4. Salmon got Broad away very prettily for 1, a second run being got through bad returning— 90 up. At 91 Bolton replaced Broad. Moorhouse knocked the new bowler’s second ball up to short leg, but there was no one there. Several singles were run, and Moorhouse brought the century up by hitting Bolton to the fountain for 4. He sent the next ball to long-leg for a similar number. Singles and four for byes brought 110 up. Three runs were added, and this formidable partnership, which had produced 96 runs, was dissolved, Moorhouse playing a ball from Bolton on to his wicket. R. Blacklock succeeded Moorhouse, and opened his account by hitting Bolton to the on for a single, and Wood to leg for 3, following this up by driving Bolton to the trees—a beautiful hit—for 4. This brought 120 up. A check was put on the run getting for a time, Bolton especially sending down some good balls. Owing to the rather loose fielding of the visitors at this time a large*number of byes were run. At 140, EdeiT took up the bowling at Bolton’s end. Blacldock made a pretty cut for 3 off Wood, but a little later on he played a ball from the same bowler on to his wicket; 148—5 — 20. Dr Collins joined Salmon, and assisted in carrying the score to 166, when he was clean bowled by Eden; 166—6—10. A. Blacklock came next, and Bolton relieved Wood. When the score was VJO, Salmon, who had been in since the beginning of the innings, was bowled by Eden ; 170—7 —49. Morey filled the vacancy. Runs still came freely, and 180 was soon telegraphed. At 187, Broad went on in place of Bolton. A fine drive to the off by Blacklock for_ 4 brought 190 up. Morey made several nice strokes, and then cut Broad for 3, which sent 200 up amidst applause. Three more runs were added, and Eden found his way to Morey’s wicket; 203—S—11. McGirr was the next batsman, and he soon set the field in motion. Both men hit very vigorously, and 230 was soon recorded. A few more runs had been put on, when McGirr gave_ Bolton an easy chance, which was not accepted. At 247 Cooke went on in place of Eden. A. Blacklock drove Wood to the off for 4, which brought 260 up. The run-getting still continued, 4 after 4 being hit. At 281 McGirr gave a chance to Greenfield in the long-field, which was refused, and a little later on he had another life at the hands of Cooke. At 291 Cross went on and bowled underhand, and Eden relieved Cooke. At 296 .A. Blacklock ran out to Cross, and missing it, was smartly stumped ; 296—9 69. Hewat was next man, and he sent Cross to long leg for 3. McGirr made a fine drive for 4 off Cross, bringing the third century

up amidst great applause. Hewat got fairly hold of one of Cross’s slows, and sent it clean over the ropes, scoring the first 6 of the match. The end of a most eventful innings came at 314, Hewat being bowled by Eden. McGirr was not out with 47 to his credit. After the usual interval the Nelson men, who required 254 runs to avert a one-innings defeat, began their second innings, Wood and Atkinson facing the bowling of Gore and Hewat. When the score was 3, Wood was well caught in the long - field by R. Blacklock off Gore ; 3—l—o. Fowler joined Atkinson, but only 4 runs had been added when the latter was neatly caught in the slips by Hewat off Gore ; 7—2—3. Stamps were then drawn for the day. Following are the scores : Nelson—First innings. Atkinson, 1111121, b Hewat ... ... 8 Wood, 34121, c Salmon, b Hewat ... 11 Fowler, 1111, b Gore ... ... ••• 4 Broad, b Gore ... ••• ••• 0 Ford, b Hewat ... ... ••• ••• 0 Gooke, b Gore 0 Cross, 121, b Hewat 4 Greenfield, 42411131, b Hewat ... ... 17 Humphries, 2, b Gore ... ... 2 Eden, 1312, not out 7 BolfcoD, 2, b Hewat 2 Byes 3, leg-byes 2 5 Total 60 Bowling Analysis, Balls, Runs. Mdns. Wkts. Gore ... 90 25 4 4 Hewat ... S 5 30 2 6 Wellington—First inuiugs. Salmon, 124121222244112211111111211 1111, b Eden 49 Motley, c Ford, b Eden 0 Gore, 11, lbw, b Eden 2 Dryden, 31, cTVbod, b Cooke ... ... 4 Moorhouse, 143311142541241424412441, b Bolton ... ... ... ••• ••• 63 R. Blacklock, 131412111131, b Wood ... 20 Collins, 11431, b Eden 10 A. Blacklock, 11341131311224414133232 411444, st Ford, b Gross ... ... 69 Morey, 113222, b Eden 11 McGirr, 144124111211344111111124, not out . . ... ••• ••• 47 Hewat, 3261, b Eden ... ... ... 12 , Byes 32, leg-byes 2, no-balls 2 ... 36 j Total 314 | Balls. Runs. Mdns. Wkfcs. j

Nelson —First innings. Atkinson, 31, c Hewat, b Gore ... 4 Wood, c Blacklock, b Gore ... ... 0 Fowler, notout ... ... ••• 3 Total for 2 wickets ... ... ... 7

The match between the Wellington and Nelson representatives was concluded on Saturday morning, the game resulting in an easy victory for the local team by an innings aud 190 runs. The weather was beautiful, and the wicket was again in splendid condition. The Nelson men, who had lost two wickets in their second innings for seven when stumps were drawn on Friday, continued their inuiugs, but they were uDable to make anything like a stand, the total only reaching 64. The only batsman who made any show was Cross. He carried his bat out with a score of 27 to his credit, and ho played exceedingly well for his runs. Fowler and Cooke batted very carefully for what few runs they got. The fielding of the Wellington men was hardly so good as on the previous day. The bowling, however, was excellent. In addition to Gore and Hewat, McGirr and Dryden were tried, both of them proving successful. Play was resumed about half-past 11, Ford and Fowler (the not-out man of the previous day) going to the wickets. Gore proceeded with his over, which was not finished when stumps were drawn on Friday, and off the second ball Ford scored 2, sending the next hard to leg for 4, which brought 10 up. Each batsman scored a single, aud then Ford was easily caught and bowled by Gore ; 15—-3—7. Cooke succeeded his captain. Both batsmen played steadily, and the scoring was very slow, only two runs being scored in five overs, Gore bowling four maiden overs in succession- Four were got for byes, and 20 appeared. One more run was added, and then Hewat got one nast Fowler ; 21—-4—5. Greenfield followed, and opened by snicking Hewat for a couple. This was his only score, for ip Gore’s next over he was easily caught by Moorhouse ; 24—4—2. Cross filled the vacanoy, and drove the first ball from Gore hard to the off, but R. Blacklock fielded the ball splendidly, and only one run was scored. By smart running between the wickets several singles were scored, and Cross made a nice drive to the on for a couple off Hewat, which sent 30 up. At 38 McGirr took up the trundling in place ot Hewat, and Dryden relieved Gore, Cooke put MoGirr to leg for a Bingle, and Moorhouse then missed a chance of stumping Cross off the same bowler. Dryden opened with a maiden, Forty was brought up by Cross cutting McGirr to the boundary for 4. Several singles were scored, and at 47 Cooke w as bowled by Dryden ; 47 —6—B. The retiring batsman had played very carefully for his runs. Eden partnered Cross and played the over out. Cross Bnicked McGirr twice for a couple, and 50 was posted. At 52 Eden succumbed to the first ball he got from McGirr; 52-7 —0. Broad was the next batsman. Another run had been scored and Cross sent a hard one back to Dryden, who failed to hold it. Two more runs were added and thenDrydenflbeat Broad with a slow leg-break ; 55—8—0. Humphries then became Cross’ companion. Cross snicked McGirr for a single, and Humphries hit Dryden to leg for 4, which brought 60 up. At 63, Humphries was run out ; 63—9—6. Bolton, the last man, was clean bowled by MoGirr when Cross had added another single to the total, the innings closing for 64. The Wellington team thus won by an innings and 190 runs. Following are the scores:— Wellington—First innings 314

Nelson— Second innings. Atkinßon, 31, c Hewat, b Gore... ... 4 Wood, oR. Blacklock, b Gore ... ... 0 Fowler, 1211, b Hewat 5 Ford, 241, e and b Gore... ... ... 7 Cooke, 11111111, b Dryden 8 Greenfield, 2, c Moorhouse, b Gore ... 2 Cross, 1112111141112212121, not out .. 27 Eden, b McGirr 0 Broad, b Dryden ... ... ... ... 0 Humphries,42, run out... ... ... 6 Bolton, b McGirr ... ... ... ... 0 Byes 4, leg-byes 1 ... ... ... 5 Total 64 Grand total ... ... ... 124 Bowling Analysis. Balls, Runs. Mdns. Wkts.

At the conclusion of the match it wa3 decided to fill up the afternoon with a scratch game. Ford, Cooke and Bolton were unable to play, and their places were filled by Messrs E. C. J. Stevens, H. Secretan (of Christchurch) and Dryden. The latter’s place in the Wellington team was taken by Wilson, of the Wellington Club’s second eleven. After luncheon the Wellington men took the field, the Nelson team going in first. A good score was made, the total reaching 201. Toward this Wood played a good innings for 84. He hit very vigorously, but had a good deal of luck, being let off no fewer than three times in the field. Secre* tan played well for 19, which included a tremendous square-leg hit for 4. It was the biggest hit made in the two days’ play. Atkinson, Dryden, Cross, Stevens, aud Broad also got into double figures, all of them batting well for their runs. Salmon and Motley were the first to represent Wellington, aud when stumps were drawn the Nelson men had failed to separate them. The score stood at 56, of which Salmon had rattled up 3S in his usual effective style, and Motley 10. The scores were— Nelson—First innings. Atkinson, run out... ... 38 Dryden, b MoGirr ... ... ... 17 Secretan, b Hewat ... ... ... 19 Cross, b McGirr ... ... .... ... 14 Wood, c Hewat, b Gore ... ... ... 84 Greenfield, b McGirr ... ... ... 1 Stevens, c Gore, b Morey ... ... 10 Eden, b McGirr ... ... ... ... 0 Humphries, b McGirr ... ... ... 1 Broad, run out ... ... ... ... 12 Fowler, not out ... ... ... ... 6 Extras ... ... ... .. 19 Total 201 Bowling Analysis. Balls. Runs. Mdus. Wkts.

Wellington —First innings, Salmon, not out ... ... ... ... 38 Motley, not out ... 10 Byes 5, leg-byes 3 ... ... 8 Total for no wickets ... ... 56 Bowling Analysis. Balls. Runs. Mdns.

Edward on Saturday night. The Christchurch Wanderers’ Cricket team arrived here by the Arawata yesterday morning. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Melbourne, December 29, The intercolonial cricket match between South Australia aud Victoria was concluded this afternoon, and resulted in a close finish, the home team winning by 15 runs. Blenheim, January 2. The match between the Wairau County v. Canterbury Wanderers to-day, resulted in an easy victory for the vLitors. Twelve men aside was played, and the Wanderers won by 11 wickets. The scores weie— Wairau, first innings, 41 ; second, 62 ; Wanderers, first innings, 84, and 19 for no wickets. Wilding made 27 ; Marshall, 17, and Studholme, 16 In the first innings, aud in the second Marshall made 13 of the number required to win. Entwistle bowled nine of Christchurch’s wiokets for very few runs, his average being about three runs per wicket,

Cooks... 72 68 1 1 ) Eden ... ... 163 57 4 6 ? Broad... 42 2G 0 0 Wood... 144 84 1 1 Bolton 65 28 3 1 Cross... 18 23 0 1

Gore ... ... 78 16 5 4 Hewat... ... 72 17 5 1 McGirr ... 28 14 0 a Dryden ... 24 12 1 2

McGirr ... 114 47 6 5 Gore .. 106 64 0 1 Hewat ... 78 35 3 1 Morey ... 42 36 0 1

Eden ... ... ... 78 20 8 Dryden .. ... ... 78 21 1 Wood _ 6 7 0 The visitors left for Nelson by the Charles