OXFORD v. CAMBRIDGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 1188, 5 September 1874, Page 7

OXFORD v. CAMBRIDGE.

In taking up the last files of " Bell, " it is positively bewildering to attempt to obtain an idea, or at any rate, to retain in one's memory particulars, of the principal matches that had been played. Loth north and south of the Tweed there seemed to be one universal complaint — Cricket on the brain ; long may it continue— and to judge from a number of the scores, right well the willow was wielded. The University Match was a very one-sided aifair, and, as usual, the friends of the losers can assign reasons why it was so. Unfortunately for Cambridge, the wet ground did not improve the prospects of their fast bowlers ; but from the result of the match there is no doubt that even if the weather had been fine, the practical outcome wouli have been the same. Lang, one of the Oxford bowlers, evidently struck terror into the hearts of the Light-Blues, as only one of their side— Tabor — made a stand, his score being 52 in the first innings, run out in the second. In regard to the fielding, Oxford had to be credited in the one innings, lor byes, wides. &c, with 25, whereas Cambridge only secured a total of eight (8), 4 in each innings. The result of the game was—Cambridge, 109 and 64 ; Oxford, 265, the latter being the victors in one innings, with 92 runs to spare. I subjoin an extract from " Bell," giving a record of all the University Matches that have been played :—: — 1829 i Oxford won by 115 runs. 1836. Oxford won by 121 runs. 1838. Oxford won by 98 runs. 1839. Cambridge won in one innings and 1 25 runs. 1840. Cambridge won by 63 runs. 1841. Cambridge won by 8 runs. 1842. Cambridge won by 162 runs, 1843. Cambridge won by 54 runs. 1845. Cambridge won by 6 wickets. 1846. Oxford won by three wickets. 1847. Cambridge won 138 runs, 1848. Oxford won by 23 runs. 1849. Cambridge won by 3 wickets. 1850. Oxford won by Iz7 runs, 1851. Cambridge won. in one innings and 4 runs. 1852. Oxford won in one innings and 77 runs. 1853. Oxford won in one innings and 19 runs. J854. Oxford won in one innings and 8 runs. 1855. Oxford won by 3 wickets. 1856. Cambridge won by 3 wickets. 1857. Oxford won by 81 runs. 1858. Oxford won in one innings and 38 runs. 1859. Cambridge won by 28 runs. 1860. Cambridge won by 3 wickets. 1861. Cambridge won by 133 runs. 1562. Cambridge Avon by 8 wickets. 1863. Oxford won by 8 wickets. 1864. Oxford won by 4 wickets. 1865. Oxford won by 1 14 runs. 1866. Oxford won by 13 runs. 1867. Cambridge won by 5 wickets. 1868. Cambridge won by 168 runs, 1869. Cambridge won by 58 runs. 1870. Cambridge won by 2 runs. 1871. Oxford won by 8 wickeb3. 1872. Cambridge won by an innings and 166 runs. 1873. Oxford won by 3 wickets. 1871. Oxford won in one innings and 92 runs, The results of the other .matches played were as follows :—1827.: — 1827. Unfinished, owing to wet. Oxford, first innings 258, Cambridge 92 — 1844. Unfinished, owing to wet. Oxford 96 and 57 — total 153 (with six wickets to fall) ; Cambridge, first innings, 69. ■in the match between Nottinghamshire and Surrey, some of the visitors to Australia were engaged. M'lntyre, for the former county, carried off the honours in bowling, his analysis showing a better performance than Alfred Shaw. He was bowled by his old comrade, Southerton, with J>s to his credit. Oscroft, who was considered the prettiest bat in the English team, was bowled with the small number of 5 to his name -, not out in the second innings for 8-. The celebrated Jupp, representing Surrey, had to retire in the first innings for 10, being caught off Shaw's bowling at long field by Wild, with one hand. In the second inn'ngs, M'lntyre, forgetful of old associations, bowled him after a well got 39. Humphrey, for the same county, made 10 and l respectively. The match terminated in favour of Notts, with the loss of only two wickets in the second innings — Oscroft and Tolley carrying out their bats upon completing the number required to balance accounts, 39. Surrey scored 61 and 120 ; Notts, first innings, 144. Space precludes me from referring to in; tetestlng matches played by the Schools and Clubs in England and Scotland, but I will, in my next, refer to some of the more prominent

their first appearance in England after their return from Australia, on the 21st of May, at Thornbury, in a match Thornbury v. CHf ton. According to the London Sportsman, the brothers were in rare form. Mr. W. G. Grace made a score of 259 rnns, including ten sixes, twentyeight fours, one three, and twenty twos. He was at the wickets for nearly three hours. Mr. G. F. Grace ran np a score of 123 runs, included in which were one six, one five, fifteen fours, and nine twos. The other brothers, Dr. E. M. Orace and Mr. A. Grace, also played in the same match. On Friday, May 22, a great number of gentlemen assembled at the Throe Coughs ! Hotel, Yeovil, to witness the marvellous entertainment of the French hand-stroke Champion billiard player. M. Jzar's opponent was J. Dunn, the marker. Out of a cannon game of 150 points Dunn received 75, but although he played very well he was beaten by 34 points. The English game (500 up, Dunn receiving 250), which followed, was very interesting M. Izar began by a break of 59, and having made two others of 145 and 202, was at 463 to 306, when he ended the game in one break, and, continuing, had made 601 more, the break being an unfinished one of 638, in eight minutes. M. Izar plays entirely with his finger and thumb, and in the cannon gamo h > has no equal. The Tuapeka Times says : " There is a probability that a Spring Meeting will be held on the Beaumont racecourse early in November. No doubt the Tapanui and Mount Benger Jockey Clubs wotild contribute to a meeting held there, as there are a number of good hacks in these districts as well as in this one, whose owners would be glad to give them a spin early in the season, and see what they are made of. "

From ?.*r Melbourne files by the Albion we extract the following sporting information. After speaking of the arrival of Lurline and Papapa in the Otago, " Augur," in the Australasian, goes on to say, " I believe both horses were thrown during the voyage, but fortunately neither experienced any serious injury. It is said that Luriine will not go to Syduey to run for the Metropolitan. E. Cufctß, who camo up with Manuka and Calumny, i 3 in charge. I saw both animals in their boxes on Thursday, . but owing bo the crowd surrounding the door it was impossible to get a look at them. Luriine is a dark bay mare, with a white blaze down her face. She stands .about 15.3, I should think, has a nice intelligent head, though, owing to the prominence of her powerful and well-pl iced shoulders, she appeared to bo a trifle shoit in the neck as she stood in nor box. She has a good middle - piece, deep through the heart, and shows wonderful power across the hips, drooping remarkably from the croup to the tail. Tiken Bideways, she looks a libtle delicient in her gaskins, but she is a grand mare to follow, and looks all om« a weight-carrier. If sho stands a thorough preparation, it will take a first-class animal to dispose of her. From what I could see of Papapa. he struck me as a very evenlybalanced colt, with plenty of power behind, and one likely to do credit to the Colony from which he comes. Oa Friday, both horses were taken to the Racecourse Hotel, where comfortable quarters had been secured for them." Augur also states : It is said that Oatte, who brought Luriine fr -in New Zealand, desired Mr Clibbom, before he k-ffc for Sy.lney, to scratch the mare for the Metro politan. If this he true, those who backed her upon arrival will have burnt their fingers, just as the backers of Manuka did when he came here for a Melbourne Cup. Another sporting writer, speaking of the relative chances of the hor es engaged in the Melbourne Cup, says :— " The Nvw Zealand mare Luriine is, ff course, in, and if all that is reported of her bo true, she will run a great mare, notwithstanding that she has almost Vie same weight to carry as Horatio." Both Luriine and Pap.ipn, appear to have plenty of work before th<'m. They are both entered for the Sandhurst Cup of 300 soya., with a 5 soy B weep, to be run at the Bsn tigo ! Jockey Club Meetiug on the 25th and 26th jof November next. At the Wagga Wagga races to take pi ice on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th December, boMi Luriine and Papapa are entered for the Wdgga Wagga Cup of 500 soys,, with a 10 aov. swe-'p, and the Grand .Stand Htiirlioatt, while Lurhue is ala > in for the Town Pl-»te. It is also likely that both the New Zedand horses will compete at (lie Hallarat Spring meeting on the 15th and 16th of October. The following is the latest betting given in the Australasian :— BYDXKY DERBY. Evon agst Kingsborougli (tk. and off.) 3 to 1 — Melbourne (off:) 5-1 A.T. (off.) 7 „ 1 Neredah (off.) 7 _ i Llama (off.) ! From 7 to 10 to 1 agst the others. SYD.VEY MKIROPOUTA.V. 100 — 10 agst Goldabroucfh (off.) j 100 to 14 Horatio (tk. and off.) 100 — 14 The Arrow (tk. and off.) 100 — 10 Poodle (tk.) 100 — 10 Kingsborough (tk. and off ) 100 — 8 The Prophet (off.) 100— 8 Dagworth (off.) 100-8 — — Bose d'Ainoiir (off.) 100— 7 Sterling (off) ldO — 5 Speculation (otf.) 100 ~ 5 Luriine (off.) 100—5 Rory O'More (tic.) 100 — 6 Maid of Avenel (oft.) 100 — 6 Champa<m e (off.) MKTHOrOUrA.V A.YD MKZiBOURNK CUP. 1000 to 10 agst Arrow and Fitz-Yattondon (tk. and off.) 1000 — 10 Klngsborough and Goldsbrough (tk, and oft\) 1000 —10 Fitz-Yatfcendon and Goldsbrough (tk. and off.) 1000 — 10 Poodlo and Qoldsbrough (tk. and off.) 1000 — 10 Arrow and King of the Ring (tk. and off.) MKLBOUItSH UCP, 100 told agrit Goldsbrough (tk.) 100 — 6 Tlio Arrow (tk. and off,) 100 "6 Fugleman (offi) 100 — 5 Horotio (off.) jOo — 5 Cleolite (off,) 100 — 5 The Diver (off.) 100 — S Break of Day (off,) 100 — 5 The Ace (off".) JO n _£j , Wte-YrttOTdon ftjfc ft«.d os,)

100 — 4 Triton (off.) 100 — 4 Kose d'Amour (off.) 100 — 4 Lapidibt (off.) 100 — 4 Luriine (tk. and off.) 100 — 4 King of the Rinsy (off.) 100 — 4 Mountaineer (off.) 100 — 3 Dag worth (tk.) 100 — 3 Kiln, (off.) i 100 - 3 King Tom (off.) 100 — 3 Early Jloni (off.) 100 t- 3 Benjiroo (off.) 100 — 3 Imperial (off.) 100 — 3 Paris (tk. and off.) 100 - 3 Gladstone (off.) 100 — 3 Romeo (tk. and off.) 100 — 3 -Rory O'More (off.) 100 — 3 Prince (off.) 100-2 King Billy (off.) 100 — 2 Gloom (off.)