CEICKET.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8636, 28 October 1889, Page 4

CEICKET.

On the Phoenix Club's ground on Saturd»j Bides were chosen, and a pleasant game ensued. Nearly 30 players put in an appearance, among whom was +he old popular favourite Oscar Haskell, who is likely to remain with us. C. Beck, too, has donned his old colours. While in the new members Duret, of the Phoenix, Wei-

lington, and Fleming, the club has gained strength. Messrs J. P. Malcolm and W. J. Moore captained the respective sides. The former going in first put together 44 runs, of which Duret contributed 19 in good form; and at the call of time Moore's sido had totalled 81

runs for eight wickets. Andrews and W. Morrison made their 27 and 20 by very good play. 0. Frith and 0. Haskell secured the greatest number of wickets, the former gaining pride of place with six for 13 runs. Scores: —

J. p. Maicolm's SiDB.-Duret, b Frith, 19; 0 Haskell.bFrith,o; W West,bDNlven,3; OBeck, b Frith, 4; B A Squires, c Fleming, b D Niven, 3; W R Malcolm, e Frith, b D Niven, 0; P Sutherland, b Frith, 3; Badie, b Frith, 0; S Beck, o D Niren, b Frith, 1; Eiddell, o Frith, b D Niven, 8; J P Malcolm, not out, 1; extras, 2. Total, 44. Bowling Analysis.—O Frith, six wickets, 13 runs, eight maldem overs; D Hiven, four wioketß, 29 runs, two maiden overs. W. J. Moore's Side.—Crawford, b 0. Haskell, 3; T. Andrews, b Sutherland. 27; U. T. G. Moore, c Badie, b O. Haskell, 0; 0. Frith, b O. Haskell,s; Fleming, bO. Haskell, 8; W. Morriion, o Squires, b Sutherland, 20; Hanlon, bO. Haskell, 5; D. Hixon. e Sutherland, bO. Haskell, 2; W. Moore (jun.), not out, 1; Stewart and W. J. Moore to bat; extras, 10; total, 81. Bowling Analysis.—O. Haskell bowled 85 balls for six -wickets and 36 runs; Sutherland, 30 balls for two wicketsandßruu6. The other bowlerß were Malcolm and Duret.

The Albion Cricket Club played a scratch match on the Northern ground, sides being chosen by the captain and deputy-captaini and the game resulted in a win for the latter's side by 37 runs on the first innings. Gollar (captain) won the toss, and sent his side in, but owing to the good bowling of W. M'Farlane and Crawford they only made 60 runs, M'Master (12), Gollar (11), and Ross (not out, 8) being the highest scorers. W. M'Farlane took six wickets for 16 runs, and Crawford five for 15. The deputy-captain's side then went in, but the wickets fell fast until the brothers M'Farlane got together, when they made a determined stand, both batting freely. W. M'Farlane made 40, and J. M'Farlane 25 (not ont) out of a total of 97. Gilks (8) was the next highest scorer. Tarnbnll secured six wickets for 32 runß, and Ross two for 6. The matches start next Saturday, when the Albions meet the Carisbrookon the latter's ground. The Wanderers played a match Captain v. Deputy-captain, which resulted in a win for the former's side by 15 runs, the scores being— Captain's side, 52; and Deputy's side, 37. In their second venture the Captain's side played out time, losing only three wickets for 64. For the victors Keogh (9 and 36, not out), Gregory (8 and 16), Jelley (12), and M'Crorie (10) showed good batting form; as did Coughlan (17) and Cook (8, not out) for the losers. M'Crorie, Jelley, M'Farlane, Cooke, and Fleming divided the bowling honours. In view of the matches starting next Saturday, members are requested to turn up to practice during the week. The Grange Club had a capital practice match between sides chosen by the captain and deputy-captain, whidh resulted in a victory for the former's team by 25 runs, the scores being 100 and 75 respectively, Baker (41), Dswes (35), and Johnston (28) being the chief contributors. Judging by the form shown on Saturday all round, the club ought to have a very successful season. Members are requested to attend practice this week. The Warehousemen played a match Captain v. Deputy-captain on the Oval on Saturday, the wicket being in good order. The Oaptain's side batting first, scored 158 runs, due mainly to the fine batting of Williams, who carried his bat right through, scoring 85 runs. Gourley (28), Claffey (16), and Harraway were the other double-figure contributors. The Deputy-cap-tain's side scored 52 for six wickets when time was called, the game thus ending in a draw; Fielden (with 29, not out) being top scorer. Claffey, liaurenson, Kinvig, and Stephenson were the most successful bowlers for their respective sides. The Port Chalmers Club opened their season on Saturday with the match Old England against the World. The Old England team comprised the probable first eleven, while the World consisted of the next eighteen. After a very enjoyable game the former were successful by 122 to 78. Ferrier (45, not out), Clarke (17), Dodds (15), Crawford (11), and Davidson (10) were the principal scorers for the former, and I. W. Hunter (19) and Cable (12) for the latter. Hunter (2), Ferrier, Smith, Dodds, and Dale divided the bowling honours for their respective sides. . . ■ , Though the cricket season nominally opened a fortnight ago, it may be said Saturday last was reaJUy the first cricket day. The weather was delightful during the greater part of the afternoon, and on all grounds a fair muster of players assembled. On Saturday next the first of interclub matches will begin, and from the number of fixtures the season bids fair to be a busy one. Mr M. Cohen, president of the Cricket Association, has undertaken the control' of junior cricket for the season, and intends proposing terms for a series of contests among junior players with a view of bringing talent to the fore. . ■ The secretary of the assocwtion received a communication from the Canterbury Associa-tion-last week, mentioning that the latter thought it desirable to take steps to secure & visit of cricketers from Victoria or New South Wales, and requested the co-operation of the Otago Association towards this end. In reply this was promised, and mention was made of the fact that the latter had already written to some of the leading cricketers in Victoria to ascertain if there was any likelihood of a Bohemian team of amateurs being induced to visit us during the season. Our secretary called particular attention to the pleasures in store for visitors, and promised that probably two or three good representative matches could be arranged to be played here. In the absence of an Australian visit our cricketers will still have enough of good cricket to satisfy them. We expect to see cricketers from all parts of the colony at our exhibition, and have no doubt the association will attend to the arrangement of details. An effort has also been made to have a few matches with a representative country team.