MISCELLANEOUS.

New Zealand Mail, 30 December 1892, Page 20

MISCELLANEOUS.

Bv Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.

THE INTERCOLONIAL MATCHES.

(PRSSS ASSOCIATION.) Adelaide, December 21. The second innings of the New South Wales eleven closed for 140, South Australia thus winning the match by 57 runs. Melbourne, Decemb?r 25.

The cricket match New South Wales v. Victoria began yesterday. The former won the toss and elected to bat. At the conclusion of the day's play they had lest nine wickets •for 191 runs, the principal scorers being— Moses 77, Callaway (not out) 58. Melbourne, December 26.

The first innings of the New South Wales team closed for 197, Callaway carrying out his bat for 61. The Victorian team have lost five wickets for 325 runs, Bruce being the highest scorer with 128. In the cricket match New South Wales v. Victoria, Moses, while running, severely strained the sinews of his right leg. He declares that this is the last cricket match in which he will take part. Melbourne, December 27.

The first innings of the Victorian team closed for 375. New South Wales in the second innings have lost two wicket for 142, Moses being not out with 56. Melbourne. December 28.

In the intercolonial match Victoria v. New South Wales the latter continued their second innings and have lost five wickets for 301 runs. Moses increased his score to 61 before being disposed of. Iredale is not out with 79.

HAWKE'S BAY v. OTAGO. Napier, December 21,

The remaining HaKke'a Bay men were all disposed of this morning for a total of 54. They had to follow on.

In the second innings Hawke's Bay scored only 59. Otago thus won by an innings and 62 runs.

CHRISTCHURCH MIDLANDS T. WEL LINGTON MIDLANDS.

The eighth annual match between the Midland Clubs of Wellington and Christchurch was commenced on the Basin Reserre on Monday. There were "several hundred spectators present, and a lot of interest was taken in the play. The weather was most unfavourable, a very strong northerly gale blowing. The local Midlanders batted first, and just reached the century. Toward this A. Blacldock contributed a well-played 28, and Tucker assisted with 19. Upham, 15, (not out) was the only other double figure scorer. Pearce bowled splendidly obtaining the excellent average of eight for 15. The fielding of the visitors was not good. The Christchurch Midlanders managed to beat their opponents' score, the record being 109

when the last wicket fell. Pearce was as successful with the bat as with the ball, ecoring 33. The only other batsmen to get into double figures were Schmolt (16) and White (10). Upham, who bowled against the wind, took six wickets for 35. The local team their second innings \ery badly, three of their best batsmen being out with only 22 runs on the board. Tucker and Fitz-simons, however, by careful play, improved matters, and the total reached 97 before the Ir.st wicket fell just on the call of time. Fitzsimons scored 30, and Tucker 20. Lawrence was the most successful bowler in this innings, securing five wickets for 28. Messrs Lawson and Ashbolt were the umpires. Following are the scores : Midland (Wellington)—First Innings.

The match was concluded on Tuesday, the visitors winning by seven wickets and three runs. The wether on Tuesday was beautiful—a decided improvement oii_ the previous day, and the wicket was in capital order. The visitors only required 89 runs to win, and these were obtained with the loss of three wickets. Wheatley scored 19 by good play, and Lawrence, who had a nice time of it while Tucker was on, quickly knocked up 16. Schmoll, who went in first, carried out his bat for 34. Hs played a sound innings, and his comrades were so delighted with hia performance that they carried him shoulder high off the field at the conclusion of the match. Several of the local men made quite an exhibition of themselves in the fielding, by their continued fumbling. Following are the scores: -

After luncheon a scratch game was played, the visitors once more proving their superiority. The Christchurch men batted first, and scored 141. Barnes, who hit in a most vigorous fashion, scored 71, and the other double figure contributors were White 23, Garrard and Barry 10 each. The fielding was again very poor. Lawson, an ex-Midlander, who nows belongs to Auckland, bowled best for the local men. It was expected that the local men would make a fair score, as the wicket was in such good order, but they made a miserable show, the total only reaching 30. R. blacklock was again foolishly run out, and both A. Blacklock and Wynyard threw their wickets away by reckless hitting. The greater portion of the Canterbury Midland team returned home by the Takapuna on Tuesday. As the steamer left the wharf the two teams cheered one another,

THE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM.

The Selection Committee (Messrs R. Blacklock, Knapp and Ashbolt) have chosen the following players to represent Wellington against the Otago team next week : Blacklock, A. Frith, W. Blacklock, R. Fitzsimons, E. Cross, C. Gore, U. Dryden. C. Izard, E. Fuller, D. Niven, R. C. Upham, E. The selection should meet with general approval. It is strong in all departments, particularly in batting. In this respect it is doubtiful whether Wellington ever put such a strong combination into the field before, and with such a quartette of trundlers as Frith, Upham, Dryden, and Pitzsimons, the bowling is a long way from weak. It is also a good fielding team, although there are one or two men weak in this respect. After the exhibition given by some of the local players in the riiatch against the Christchurch Mid* lands, it would be advisable for the men to have a little practice in this department, especially in ground work. On the whole the committee must be congratulated upon their selection. The duty was anything but a light one seeing that there were so many men to select from. Following is a description of the team :

R. Blacklock (Midland)—One of the best bats in the team. At times plays with a lot of stubborn defence, and seen at his best in an uphill game. Drives well. Is not in his best form this season. A sate field. A. Blacklock (Midland)—A capital bat. Strong in defence, and hits well all round, particularly on the leg side. Is a trifle too fond of running out of his crease for the purpose of bringing off a big hit. A sure field. C. Cross (Rival)—A good batsman. He, however, plays rather wildly at times. If he played steadier he should make plenty of runs. Cuts and drives well. Can keep wickets well, in fact he was regarded as a rival of Niven's for the position of wicket-keeper. An indifferent field.

C. Drydes (Rival)—One of the bowlers of the team. Bowls with a lot of judgment, and when he gets a wicket to suit him is almost unplayable. Bats without any style, but is a great sticker, and frequently makes geod scores. A fair field.

D. Fuller (Rival)—Good bat. Not much style, but knows what to do with loobo bowling. Is very strong on the off. Is generally successful in ' big' cricket, and has frequently made scores when the big guns have failed. A useful change bowler. A good field. W. Frith (Wellington)—The best all-round man in the team ; but is most successful as a bowler. Keeps a good length, and is always on the spot. Is as agile as a cat in the field. A left-handed batsman—the only one in the team—who hits very hard. E. Fitzsimons (Midland)—Another of the bowlers. Has not been a success this season. All the ' devil' seems to have gone out of his bowling. At his best he is an excellent trundler. Bats fairly well, and sometimes makes runs. Good in the field, especially in the slips, where he takes catches very cleanly. C. Gore (Wellington)—A very pretty bat, in fact it is generally admitted that he is the most stylish bat in Wellington. He > can always be depended upon to play good cricket for his runs. Cuts and drives very hard. By some he is considered one of the weak spots of the team, but probably before the match is over it will be found that there are weaker spots in the team than Gore. A fair field, E. Izard (Wellington)—A regular dasher. Has an eye like a hawk and hits ' bloomin' hard and bloomin' often.' Hits grandly to square leg. He probably does not play the very best of cricket, but he is one of those good all-round 'wangers' that a team is always glad to see the last of. A fine field. R. C. Niven (Phoenix)—The wicket-keeper, and in the position is one of the best men in the Colony. Takes the ball splendidly from the field, and always works as if his heart and soul was in the game. A really brilliant field. Bats fairly well. E. Upham (Midland)—One of the most successful club bowlers of the season. Keeps a splendid length. Will probably be a success against foreign batsmen. Occasionally puts in a very fast ball. Fields his own bowling well. A fair bat.

The team it will be seen includes four representatives of the Midland Club, three each of the Rival and Wellington Clubs, and one from the Phoenix Club. In the event of any of the selected players being unable to play, their places will be filled by the following: —Batting, Crawshaw (Wellington), Harris (Phoenix), and Wynyard (Midland); bowling, Taylor (Phoenix) and McGirr (Midland.)

The Greytown-Phoenix match which was played on No. 1 wicket last week, resulted in an easy win for the former team by one innings and 12 runs to spare. The country eleven batted first, and were not disposed of mntil 202 was on the board. S. Nicholls and H. Hawke, who opened on behalf of the visitors, were not separated until the century was hoisted, each batsman compiling 52 runs. Knell played a not out intings for 33, and Rouse made 17. The extras contributed 27 to the score. The local players during the day scored 78 (Hoffmann 22, not out. C. F. Woodhead 16, W. M. Woodhead 13) and 112 (Fawcett 31. C. F. Woodhead 30, R. V. Blacklock 17). The Phoenicians only batted 10 men in the first innings, the Midland skipper supplying the vacancy in the second attempt. Harris, FawGett and Woodhead were the most successful trundlers on the losing side. The Wanganui Collegiate School team journeyed to the Lower Hutt last week, where they defeated a team chosen by Dr Purdy to the extent of 32 runs on the first innings. The college boys scored 75 (Marshall 28, Duncan 11) and 52 (Jacob 13, Cay 10). Their opponents were only able to reach 43 (Woolridge 15) against the bowling of Hadfield, Jacob and Cave. Dr Purdy, Grantham and Welch trundled very effectively for the losers. The Collegians speak in high terms of the treatment they received at the hands of their opponents during the day. On No. 2 wicket the D.I C. eleven were defeated by the United Tradesmen's Club by 58 ruDS on the first innings. The winners scored 127 (Reid 41, Edwards 37, Sheppard 15, Ralph 10) and 43 for seven wickets (O. Collins 23), and the losers 69 (Paul 81, Rowlands 18). Kirkland and Collins bowled well for the club, as did Lawrence and Rowlands for the D.I.C. The Waiwetu Club defeated the Te Aro House eleven by one innings and 21 runs to 3pace. The house team scored 19 (Barrie 10) and 45, ' Extras ' being the only double-figure scorer with 20. The suburban club made 8S (J. Brown 23, Brasel 19, ' Extras ' 21). Pringle and Brasel bowled splendidly for the victors, and J. Smith, junr.,and Clark divided honours for the losers, who were entertained right royally by their opponents during the after« noon. As usual, each member of the visiting

team was presented with a bouquet oh leaving the ground. The last match of the Greytown tour was played with the Wellington Club, at the Basin Reserve, last week, the local players winning by 78 runs on the first innings. The Weilingtons, batting only nice men, in the first innings scored 126 (B. Wilson 43, Doughty 32. C. F. Woodhead 17, W. M. Woodhead 16). The country eleven scored 48 (H. Hawke 19) and 122 (J. Judd 21, E. Udy 18, Elder 17, W. Judd 12). The Wellingtons requiring 45 to win the match right out, had scored 43 for three wickets (Wilson 20 not out, W, M. Woodhead 10) when time was called. Pope, Wilson and Frith bowled well for the victors, as did W. Judd for the losers. The Greytown eleven return home this morning, and are well pleased with the results of their trip.

An Association eleven, skippered by Crawshaw, remained at the wickets on No. 1 pitch all last Saturday afternoon, during which time 253. runs were scored. . The principal contributors were Morice (59), C. F. Woodhead (29), Niven (27), Tucker (24). Newbold (22, not out), F. Ashbelt (17), C. Gore (12), Pearce (11), Upham (10). Izard put on seven bowlers during the afternoon, but the capital wicket prevented the trundlers from doing much harm to the batsmen. The annual match between the Niw Zealand Times and Evening Post employe'* was played at the Basin Reserve on Monday, the former eleven winning by one innings and five runs to spare. The winners scored 141 (Warren 37, France 25, Hayes 24, Castle 12, Howe 10), and the losers 29 and 107 'J. Campbell 41, Green 32, O'Shea 13, Skelly 11). Marter, Mills, Castle and H\yes bowled well for the victors, as did Green, Skelly and Hankins for the losers. At the conclusion of the match both teams heartily cheered the association for providing a wicket gratis. A two days' match between the Phoenix and Greytown Clubs was concluded at Greytown on Tuesday, when the country club won by one innings an 4 14 runs to spare. The town team only consisted of eight players, who scored 45 (Niven 23) and 96 (Morice 36 not out, Harris 24, Niven 22). The Greytown eleven totalled 155 (H. Udy 35, Knell 22, A. Udy 19, Web. ster 19, Rouse 15, W. Judd 14). W. Judd, J. Judd, and A. Udy bowled well for the victors, as did Stevens (sit for 48) for the losers, who were hospitably entertained by their opponents duiing their stay in Greytown. The United Tradesmen's Club was defeated at the Basin Reter ve on Tuesday, by eleven representatives. chosen from the D.I.C, Thorndon House, and Kirkcaldie and Stains, by 84 runs on the first innings. The winners scored 140 : Gibson (Thorndon House) playing a capital (not out) innings for 73. Rowlands (D.I.C) also contributed 25. The club scored 56 (Reid 13) and 152 (Rash 43, Cole 34, Reid 16, Clater 15, Collins 12). The combined team had lost two wickets for 27 when time was called. Gibson, Dawson, and Lawrence for the winners, Collins and Rash for the losers bowled well.

The Thorndon Club journeyed to Otaki by the early train on Monday, where' they played the Otaki Stars, and just succeeded in winning by 5 runs. Scores—Thorndon, 64 and 29 ; Otaki, 57 and 31. Johnsonville defeated the Otaki Club at Otaki on Monday, by 7 wickets and 3 runs; Otaki scoring 36 and 39, and Johsonville 49 and 29 for three wickets.

Last Saturday a Feilding eleven defeated the Otaki Club by 60 runs on the first innings; Bishop, late cf the Bival Club, scored 60 and and 40. The annual match between Canada and the United States resulted in favour of the latter by an innings and 222 runs. Canada scored 65 and 65; United States, 352. In the latter Wood (formerly of Surrey) made 129, and Bohlen 90. A few days previously in a match at Philadelphia between amateurs and profcssionals Wood and Patterson put on 267 runs for the third wicket, the former making 182 and the latter 132. This is the largest number of runs ever made by any. two batsmen in partnership in a first class match in America,

Salmon, b Pearce i A. Blaoklook, c Robinson, b Pearce ... 28 Tucker, run out ... 19 R. Blacklock, b Pearce ... 0 Wynyard, b Pearce 5 A. Smith, b Pearce 4 Upham, not out ... 15 Fitzsimons, b Pearce 0 Gillon, b Pearce ... 5 McGirr, b Pearce ... 6 Campbell, c Barry, b Robinson ... 2 Extras ... 12 Total ... 100 Bowling Analysis Overs Mdns Runs Wts Robertson ... 12 0 4 8 1 Pearce ..,17 8 1 5 8 Barry ... 6 1 25 0 Midland (Ohristchtirch)— First Innings. Wheafcley, b Upham ... 4 Schmolt, b TJiiham ... 16 Lawrence, b Upham ... 0 Barnes, run out ... 2 Pearce, b McGirr ... 33 Barry, b Upham ... 8 Richards, c Upham,.b Fitzsimons ... 9 White, b McGirr ... 10 Robinson, c Wynyard, b Upham ... 7 Garrard, not out ... 6 Woodward, b Upham ... 0 Extras ... 14 Total ... 109 Bowling Analysis. Overs Mdns Runs Wkts Fitzsimons ... 13 3 38 1 Upham 16 2 4 35 6 McGirr 14 3 21 2 Midland (Wellington)—Second Innings. A Blacklock, c and b Pearce ... 8 Salmon, b Lawrence ... 13 Tucker, c Garrard, b Lawrence ... 20 R. Blackloclc. run out ... 0 Wynyard, b Lawrence ... 2 Upham, b Pearce ... 1 A." Smith, b Lawrence ... 0 Fitzsimons, c Barry, b Lawrence ... 30 Gillon, g Bichards, b Robinson ... 1 McGirr, not out ... 6 Campbell, run out ... 1 Extras ... 15 Total ... 97 Bowling Analysis. Overs Mdns Runs Wkts Pearca ... 15 2 37 2 Lawrence ... 20 9 28 5 Robinson ... 5"2 0 17 1

Midland (Ohr'stchunh)—Second Inninga. Schmoll, not out ... 34 Wheatley, b Upham ... 19 Lawrence, b Upham ... 16 Barnes, b McGirr ... 2 I'earce, not out ... 10 Extras ... ... 10 Total ... 91 Bowling Analysis. Balls. Mclns. Buns. Wkts. Fitzsimon8 ... 60 2 20 0 Upham ... 76 2 33 2 McGirr ... 28 0 18 1 Tucker ... 6 0 10 0