THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS IN AUSTRALIA.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XIX, Issue 6127, 18 December 1894, Page 3

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS IN AUSTRALIA.

AUSTRALIA v. ENGLAND. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (PER UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION). Received December IS, at 9.30 p.m Sydney, December 17The weather was extremely disagreeable to-day, and play was interrupted by frequent squalls and rain. A strong cool wind blew all the afternoon, but in spite of these drawbacks the attendance was again large. Ward and Brockwell resumed their stations at the wicket to the bowling of Giffen and Turner. Shortly after starting M'Leod missed a l);ird chance by Ward, whose score was then tiS, and the batsman shortly after was given another life by Darling. Trott relieved Giffen, but on the wet ground the bowlers could do nothing, and both men retained their places till the luncheon interval, when the total had mounted from 124 to 140. After lunch the rain cleared away, and the game bad not gone on long when the Lancashire professional's innings was closed by a beautiful catch by Iredale close to the boundary. Ward's 75 proved the highest score on his side, and came just at the right time, when matters were going none too well for the Englishmen. 4—4—140. Peel succeeded, and Giffen came back to the bowling crease in Trott's place, and almost immediately got the Yorkshireman caught. Ford followed, and at first was in great difficulties with Giffen, who several times beat the batsman without hitting the wicket. Brockwell maintained a cautious defence, and runs came slowly, though the fielding at times was rather reckless. As soon as the left-hander had settled down, however, he began to knock Turner about, and his hard hitting produced its effect. The second century appeared amid cheers, and Brock well ought then to have been caught by Giffen, to whom he returned an easy one, which the Adelaide crack unaccountably failed to hold. Jones replaced Turner, but a separation was effected at the other end. Ford jumped out to Giffen, missed him, and was stumped. Brockwell quickly followed. He just touched one from the fast bowler, and cave Blackham another, of which he took advantage. The Surrey champion's 40 was made in his best style. Brigsjs and Locfcwood then became associated, but .Jones' pace appeared to puzzle them. He sent down "maiden after maiden, and another period of slow play occurred, both men keeping their wickets up. The fielding was not accurate, and a number of runs were obtained in the slips. A double change of bowling was resorted to, Trott and Turner having another try, and the change at once came ofl, Lockwood being caught by Giffen from the slow bowler. Gay was next and, with Bnggs. made a capital stand. The latter cook kindly to Trott, and some smart hitting was shown. M'Leod was brought on again, but eftected little beyond checking the rate of scoring. Several other changes were tried, but 000 came up, and both batsmen appeared well set. Briggs, playing in his best style, completed his half century, and at this stage Blackham was unfortunate enough j to split his hand and had to. retire. M'Leod took the gloves. Lyons and Reedman both had a turn at the bowling crease, bnt just as the men seemed likely to play out time, Giffen went on again and got a shooter past the Lancashire man, who retired for a pluckily and timely contributed 57. Richardson, the last man, was missed by Lyons, first ball ; but before he had a chance to score Gay hit Reedman into Gregory's hands, and the innings came to a close for 325. It had thus taken all day to mr.ke 201 runs. The following are the scores: English Eleven. —First Innings. M'Laren, c Reedman, b Turner 4 Stoddart, c Jones, b Giffen ... 12 Brown, ran out ... ••• -- Ward, e Iredale, b Turner ... 7-) Brockwell, c Blackham, b Jones 49 Ford, st Blackham, b Giffen ... 30 Peel, c Gregory, b Giffen ... 4 Lockwood. c Giffen, b Trott ... IS Briggs, b Giffen... ... ... 57 Gay, c Gregory, b Reedman ... 33 Richardson, not out 0 Extras 21 Total 325 Reedman took 1 wicket for 12, Trott, 1 for 50, Jones, 1 for 44, Turner 2 for S9, Giffen 4 foi 73. Received December IS, at 0.30 a.m. London, December 17. The Daily Chronicle applauds Gregory's fine innings, and considers the match shows that'in future England will be hard pressed to hold its own. Received December IS. at 10.30 a.m.] Sydney, December IS. Whether the great score induced loose fielding or not. the fact remains that the Australian fielding is not up to the standard demanded by first class cricket, the exceptions being brilliant work done by Gregory and Trott. The Telegraph says that the play was not what could be termed brilliant on either side. The English batting was slow and the Australian fielding patchy indeed. The batting, making every allowance for the condition of the ground, was disappointing and did not by any means realise the optimistic opinions so generally given about the capacity of Stodd :rt*s team in this respect. The weather this morning is cold and threatening. Received December IS, at 4.10 p.m.] Sydney. December 18. The weather is fine and cool. The Englishmen followed on, and have lost no wickets for 18 runs. Received December 18, at 4.30. p.m: Sydney, December 18. One wicket down for 62—M'Laren 20, Ward (not out) 32, Stoddart (not out) 10.