TOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

Otago Witness, Issue 2672, 31 May 1905, Page 58

TOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

& WIN AGAINST YORKSHIRE. LONDON, May 22. The sixth match of the tour was begun to-day, when the Australians met Yorkshire at Sheffield. The teams were constituted as follow : — Yorkshire. — Lord Hawke, Jackson, Grimshaw, Denton, Tunnicliffe, Hirst, Rhodes, Haigh, Ringrose, Myers, and Hunter. Australians. — Darling, Trumper, Hill, Noble, Duff, Cotter, M'Leod, Gregory, Layer, Kelly, Howell. Armstrong is suffering from a bruised foot. The weather at the start was dull and cold. There was a shower at 11 o'clock, yet the wicket was hard and th© outfield rough. The attendance at the beginning of the game numbered 5000. The Australian skipper won the toss, and sent in Trumper and Duff, Hirst (who was slightly lame) &nd Myers bowling. The batsmen madie the patse merry from the jump, 40 appearing vhca they had been 15 minutes at the wickets. Trumper was nearly caugnt in the slips at 11. He gave a chance of being run out at 13, Jackson not being quick enough ia returning the ball, but afterwards gave a brilliant display. Duff, who was cutting finely, was badly missed from a skyer by Ringrose at mid-on off Hirst. At the end of 35 minutes' batting, characterised by polished hitting rain stopped the play, the score

being 76 — Trumper 38, Duff 35. Resuming after hall an hour's delay, Trumper, at 46, was bowled from a no-ball by Hirst. He reached his half-century in 45 minutes, and five minutes later the century for the innings appeared. Rhodes displaced Hirst (who had been severely punished, Duff knocking 14 off him in one over) at 122— Trumper 54, Duff 61, obtained by splendiid play. Bad light again stopped the game, and it was decided that there should be no further play till after lunch. The first ball after lunch proved fatal to Duff, who was bowled by Rhodes, the ball removing the off stump. One for 122.

The weather was now brighter, and the attendance increased to 12,000. Hill, the incomer ran up 14, while Trumper, hitting all round the wicket, increased his score to 74, bringing the total to 156, obtained as the result of 80 minutes' play. When Trumper's score was 85 he was easily caught by Tunnicliffe (slip) off Jackson. Ihe retiring batsman was 90 minutes at the wickets, and after the first 20 minutes showed fine form — all-round hitting, except driving. He made 13 4's. Two for 170.

Noble joined Hill, who had 17 to his credit. The second century was hoisted after 110 minutes' play. Haigh went on to bowl, and in his first over Hill was caught by Hunter at the wickets. He took 50 minutes making 55, mostly obtained by drives. Three for 208.

Noble (5), with Gregory's assistance, added 7, and was then caught by Jackson easily at point from Haigh's second over. He was 30 minutes at the wickets. Four for 215.

When the score was 230 rain caused another interruption of the play, but it again cleared, and the game was resumed. The present score is 266 for four wickets ; Gregory 20, Darling 30.

Play was resumedi after 20 minutes' rain in a bad light, which, however, soon improved. Darling made a drive for 6 off Jackson. Thereafter the play was quiet, till Gregory was caught by Tunnecliffe easily in the slips — a wretched stroke off Ringrose. His play had been marked by caution. Five for 270. Darling, by judicious driving, had 38 to his credit when Layer joined him. After a partnership of 55 minutes, during which the new comer compiled) 10, he feli a victim to a good ball from Ringrose. Six for 302. Darling's 50 appeared when he had been batting 80 minutes. The latter part of his innings he played steadily. At 54 he was dismissed by a catch by Tunnicliffe low down in the slips off Rhodes. Mis score included one 6 and six 4's. Seven for 306. M'Leod contributed) 3, and was then caught by Tunnicliffe off Rhodes. Eight for 309. Cotter and Kelly, 3 each, were together when stumps were drawn.

May 23.

The weather was dull and cold!, the wicket hard, and the attendance 2000 when the match between the Australians and Yorkshire was resumed. In the first over of the day's play Cotter, after adding a single to his overnight score, was thrown out by Tunnicliffe. Nine for 318. In the second over Jvelly, in trying to pull Haigh, gave Ringrose an easy catch at mid-on, Howell remaining not out 4, the innings, which lasted 235 minutes, closing for 322.

Jackson and) Grimshaw were the first Yorkshire County representatives, Cotter and Layer taking up the bowling. Hopkins acted as substitute for Darling, who had injured his thumb. After three overs, with the score at 9, play was stopped owing to the bad light.

The game was resumed after 30 minutes' delay. The bowlers changed ends, which proved disastrous to Jackson (who had) played with great vigour and showed excellent form), Trumper catching him easily at third man off Layer. He made six 4's, including three off one over by Cotter. His innings lasted 50 minutes. One for 68; Grimshaw 24. Without adding to his score, Grimshaw was bowled, hitting across one from Layer. He was 65 minutes at the wickets. Two for 85. Denton was 17 when Tunnicliffe joined him. He hadi mad© a lucky* start by knocking four 4's off Noble, but at 31 Duff brought about his dismissal by a brilliant running catch, falling full length as he took it. When 22 the retiring batsman had been missed in the slips by Cotter off Layer, and at 27 he was nearly caught by M'Leod. Three for 106.

The century had appeared on the board! after 80 minutes' play. The luncheon adjournment was taken with the board showing three wickets down for 108 ; Tunnicliffe 7, Hirst L

On resuming, the weather was dull and the attendance 12,000. Cotter and Layer took up the bowling. When 9, Hirst, who was very lame, was caught by Trumper at third man off Layer. Four for 137 ; Tunnicliffe 26. Play since resumption had been quiet. Before Rhodes, who was next, could make a start he was bowled by Cotter off his pad. Five for lb*B. Haigh also had a short stay. He made a single, and was then cleverly caught left hand by Cotter at pomt — another to Layer's credit. Six for 139. Myers looked like staying with Tunnicliffe, who was given a life at 33, Duff missing a running catch chance off Layer. Myers, however, at 7 fell to one of Lover's slow yorkers. Seven for 164. Tunnicliffe, with 52 to his credut, allowed the new-comer, Lord Hawke, to do the run-getting for a time, and then, in trying to drive a ball from Layer, gave Hopkins an acceptable catoh. Eight for 195. The retiring batsman had made 52,

Yorkshire's innings closed for 197.

Tunmcliffe's play was marked by judicious driving. It lasted 110 minutes. The remaining wickets added only a couple to the total. Hawke, at 35, was bowled by Layer. Nine for 197. Then Howell bagged Ringrose, and brought the innings to a close.

Tunnicliffe was caught at long-on, after a skilful though not faultless display, a feature of which was his excellent driving. He hit five 4's. Lord Hawke was dismissed the same over. The innings lasted 200 minutes. Layer was very fast off the pitch.

Myers and Haigh started" the county bowling. Duff was caught by second slip the first ball of the second over. One for 1. Hill came next, and nearly monopolised the run-getting. He added 17 while Trumper, who was smartly caught at the wickets. Two for 26. Noble joined JL'rumper, who was smartly caught at second slip by Rhodes. Trumper, batting very cautiously, hadi only scored 8 runs in 30 minutes. Three for 31. With Noble and Gregory together, Rhodes was put on to bowl, and dismissed both in his first ov-er. He took Gregory's, leg stump, and then got Noble leg-before. Four and five for" 43. The Howell-Kelly partnership yielded 16, all by Howell, before the latter was bowled. Six for 59, obtained as the result of 70 minutes' play. The wicket was apparently wearing. Hirst was lame, and was unable to bowl or field, a substitute fit Idling for him. With Howell's dismissal stumps were drawn for the day. May 24. The weather was misty, and the start ot the match between the Australians and Yorkshire was delayed for 15 minutes owing to bad! light. 'J he attendance was 2000. The wicket was worn. The balance Oj. the Australians' innings was finished in 135 mimites. Hirst did not field. Rhodes and Haigh were the bowlers. Uarling accompanied Kelly, who remained not out overnight. Kelly, after making 7, was bowled by Haigh. The ball broke back. .Seven for 71. M'Leod had a s ; milar experience. When 10 he hadi his middle stump removed by one of Haigh's breakbacks. Eight for 85. Layer joined Dar-*-ng, whose score was 5. The century appeared after 110 minutes' play. Nine runs later Myer6 went on, and in the first over bowled Darling, who had taken 50 minutes in compiling is 2. Nine for 109. Layer and Cotter carried the total to 127. Then Cotter was caught by Denton at long-off, Layer carrying his bat for 15.

With a difference of 252, Jackson and Grimshaw opened Yorkshire's second innings to Howell andi Layer. In the second over Jackson's off stump was removed by a good ball from Howell. One for 11. The third over was fatal to Grimshaw, Howell, who was breaking back splendidly, again finding the wicket. The departing batsman made his 11 in three hits. Two for 14. Howell also accounted for the third wicket, Denton retiring leg-before-wicket at 9. Three for 25. Tunnicliffe made a couple, and) then fell to a catch by Howell in the slips off Layer. Four for 33. Hirst (8), with the assistance of Rhodes, added 4, and was then bowled by Howell with a breakback. Five for 43.

The luncheon adjournment was taken after 45 minutes' play, the board showing 00 ; Rhodes 13, Haigh nil. On resuming the weather continued gloomy and! the attendance totalled 5000. Haigh at 3 tailed to negotiate a shooter from Layer. Six for 62. Rhodes (22) had made some good hits, but as soon as he was part- 1 nered by Myers he was caught by Noble at deep square-leg off Layer. Seven for t>b. Hawke was bowled the second ball by Layer without scoring, the total showing no change. Ringrose contributed 4, and then Howell sent his middle stump spinning. Nine for 72. Hunter, the last man, after scoring 3, was caught by Trumper at short leg. Myers, who had seen four men retire while he was making 5, carried out his bat. Five wickets fell in 35 minutes after luncheon, the bowling on a broken wicket being splendid. The Australians won by 174 runs. Scores: Yobksheie. — First Innings. Jackson, c Trumper, b Layer .. 42 Grimshaw, b Layer 24 Denton, c Duff, b Layer .. .. 31 Tunnicliffe, c sub, b Layer .... 52 j Hirst, c Trumper, b Layer .... 9 Rhodes, b Cotter 0 1 Haigh, c Cotter, b Layer .... 1 Myers, b L»»ver .. 4 . 8 ! Hawke, b Layer .. .. .. .. .. 15 liingrose, b Howell .. .. .. .. 0 Hunter, not out .. «. .. .... 0 Extras ............ 15 ' Total 197 Bowling Analysis. — Cotter, 1 wicket for 46 runs; Layer, 8 for 75; M'Leod, nil for 9Howell, 1 for 13; Noble, nil for 39. Yorkshire. First Innings „ „ 197 Second Innings. Jackson, b Howell » „ 3 Grimshaw, b Howell j\ Denton, Ibw, b Howell 9 Tunnicliffe, c Howell, b Lav-er .. 2 Hirst, b Howell 12 Rhodes, c Noble, b Layer .. .. 22 Haigh, b Layer „ „ 3 Lord Hawke, b Layer . . . . „ 0 Myers, not out , ** 5 Kmgrose, b Howell 4 Hunter, c Trumper, b Howell .. 3 Extras .. , 4 Total 78 Layer took four -wickets for 36 runs, and Howell six for 38. AtrsTßALlAirs. — First Innings. Duff, b Bhodes 61 Trumper, c Tunnicliffe. b Jackson 85 Hill, c Hunter, b Haigh .. .. 55 I Noble, c Jackson, b Haigh .. .. 12 ' .Gregory, c Tunnicliffo^ b Ringrose 25

j Darling, c Tunnicliffe, b Rhodes 5* ! Layer, b Ringrose . . 10 M'Leod, c Tunmclifie, b Rhodes .. 3 Cotter, thrown out Tunmchffe .. 4 Kelly, c Ringrose, b Haigh .... 5 Howell, not out 4 Extras 4 Total 822 Bowling Analysis. — Ringrose, 2 wickets fo* 36 runs; Rhodes, 3 for 84; Jackson, 1 for 74; Haigh, 3 for 35; Hirst, nil for 51: Myers, nil for 33. Australia. First Innings .. „ 322 Second Innings. Duff, c Grimshaw, b Myers .. 1 Trumper, c Rhodes b Haigh .. 8 Hill, c Hunter, b Haigh .. .. 17 Noble, Ibw, b Rhodes ...... 9 Gregory, b Rhodes .. .. .. .. 2 Howell, b Rhodes „, 16 Kelly, b Haigh 7 Darling, b Myers 22 M'Leod, b Haigh , .. 10 Layer, not out .. 15 Cotter, c Denton, b Myers .. .. 10 Extras 10 Total 127 Bowling Analysis. — Haigh, 4 wickets for Si runs; Myers, 3 for 21; .Rhodes, 3 for 29; Ringrose, nil for 3. A WIN AGAINST LANCASHIRE. LONDON, May 25. The match Australians v. Lancashire commenced at Manchester to-day. The teams were constituted as follows: — Australia. — Noble, Gregory, Trumper, Duff, Howell, Kelly, Layer, Gehrs, Hill, M'Leod, Hopkins. Lancashire. — Maclaren, Spooner, Hornby, Brearley, Garnet, Findlay, Sharp, Tyldesley, Kermode, Hallows, Poidevin. The weather at the start was dull and cold, and the wicket hardi. The attendance was 2000. IS'oble won the toss, and sent in Trumper ancl Duff. When he had made only a single Trumper was missed at the wickets by Findlay off Hallows, who, with Kermode, opened the bowling. The partnership lasted 45 minutes. Duff, by fine, free pulling and driving, put together 48, then, hitting at a square ball from Kermode, had his oft* stump removed. Ona for 76.

Trumper was 20 when he lost Duff. He ha-a batted very cautiously at the commencement, taking 35 minutes to make three singles. With Hill in he showed more freedom, but at 36 retired, caugbfc at the wicket by Findlay off his glove. ±±c gave a chance when 28. Trumper made five 4's. Two for 105. The 100 appeared after 70 minutes' play.

Noble joined Hill, who had notched 12. The attendance at this stage had increased to 6000. The play was bright, runs coming steadily from both batsmen till 161, when Noble, with 28 to his credit, was brilliantly caught by Brearley with one hand high up. Three tor 161.

The luncheon adjournment was then taken. Hill (whose score was 36) was missed at point when 29. On resuming the attendance was 12,000. Gregory, the new man, displayed his usual cautious tactics, while Hill, by fine driving, carried his score to 54, at which stage he- was badly missed in the slips by Maclaren off .Brearley. He showed his appreciation by piling on the runs in brilliant style. When his total was 70 he was caught by Maclaren from a no-ball off Brearley. With the score at 210 (Hill 74, Gregory 12) playwas stopped at 2.40 p.m. owing to bad light, and again at 3.40 owing to rain, falling. After a delay of 50 minutes, play was resumed. Gregory took strike from Brearley, whose second delivery proved fatal. Four for 210.

Gehrs succeeded. Only two overs had been delivered — one from Kermode yielding 13 runs — when rain again stopped, the play, the score standing at four wickets for 223 ; Hill not out 84 and Gehrs not out 3.

The rain ceased at 5.15 p.m., but play was not resumed till 20 minutes later, when the light was indifferent. Hill reached his century as the result of two hours' splendid cricket, his driving and cutting being especial features of the display. The wet wicket handicapped the bowlers, who were constantly slipping over the crease. Fifty-two runs were added in half an hour before Gehrs was easily caught at mid-on. Fiv-e for 284.

When stumps were drawn the telegraph showed five wickets for 309.

Hill and Hopkins played out time. Hill had been batting 155 minutes.

Hirst is still very lame. He has gone to London to consult a specialist. May 26.

TII3 weather was bright and warmer and the wicket fairly hard when play was resumed this morning in the match between the Australians and Lancashire. The attendnaoe numbered 2000.

The over-night partnership was quickly ended. Hopkins added 4to his score, after which a ball from Brearley glanced off his glove, Poidevin at second slip taking a nice catch. Six for 316. Hill (149), in the same over, in trying to pull a rising ball, skied it. Tyldesley, at short leg, running in, secured the catch. The South Australian had batted 170 minutes, and given a grand display of driving and cutting, but scarcely did anyscoring on the leg side. His score included one 6 and 18 4's. Seven for 517.

Layer made 16, and was then dismissed by a sharp catch to mid-on off Hallows. Eight for 346. M'Leod was 14 when Kelly came in. The last-named fell to a shooter from Brearley when he had made 8. Nina for 371. Howell^ the last man, managed to, seora

A single, and then played Brearley on, the innings, which lasted 275 minutes, closing for 373— -M'Leod 30 (not out).

The County opened with Maclaren and Spooner to the bowling of Layer and Howell. Thirty appeared after 15 minutes' play, of which Maclaren had made 24, including four 4's. With his score at 28, made in 20 minntes, Maclaren, in playing forward to M'Leod in the -latter's first over, iras bowled. One for 36. At the luncheon adjournment the board showed one for 41 — Spooner 9, Tyldesley nil. After lunch Spooner (13) was cleverly caught by Kelly at the wickets off Howell. Two for 64. Tyldesiey at this stage had 19, made up of iour 4's and a 3, compiled in 10 minutes. Garnett came to his assistance. Both batsmen were active, and Tuns came fast, 100 appearing as the result of 65 minntes' play. With his score at 35 Tyldesley*s career came to an end, a fcrilliant catch by Noble at second slip bringing about his downfall The retiring toatsman Lad made nioe 4's. Three for 106. Garnett was 16 when Poidevin joined bim. Without any addition to the total Garnett, in the next over, had his middle Btump removed by Layer; while Poidevin, before- he rhad his account, was sent to Hie right-about, being caaght by Layer low: down at second slip. Four and five for 110.

Sharp lost Kermode when the l atter was 21, caught, by M'Leod off Hopkins. His score inducted a 6 drive. Nine for 185. The last wicket provided a spirited partnership, lasting 40 minutes, both men scoring freely. Two hundred appeared in 355 minutes. Twenty minutes later, and with 21 added to the total. Brearley was dismissed by a catch by Gregory at coverpoint. Sharp, who carried his bat, was 95 minntes at the wickets. He made his Tuns by judicious hiiting on the off side.

The Australians in the second innings iiad lost three 1 wickets for 83 when play ceased for the day. Trumper was bowled by BTearley with a shooter when he had made 14. One for 17. The same bowler accounted for Hill, whose off stump was removed by a ball which kept low. Two for 31. Duff 11. Sixty appeared at the t-nd oi 40 minutes' play Nine minutes later Duff played one from Kermode on to his wicket, retiring for 37. His innings •was- marked by powerful pulling. Noble and Howell played out time.

The match was resumed in fine but cooler ■weather. .The wicket was hard. The attendance was 2000.

Kermcde and Brearley were the first bowlers. The batsman commenced steadily. With 10 added to his overnight score Howelr-gave a catch off Kermode to Hornby at .third, man. The bat flew out of his hand in. making the stroke. Four for 98. Ncble (25) was joined by Gregory. The wicket was playing well, and the score kept moving. Both batsmen were active, and the total was soon well round the corner of the century. Noble's severe punishment of Brearley caused a change an the bowling, Sharp going on. Noble, playing back at a shooter in the new bowler's second over, had his stumps displaced. He had pLayed sound, faultless cricket and taken 80 minutes .compiling his 52 runs. J?ive for 150. Gregory (12) brought his score to 33 before he lost Gehrs, -who, when 13, playing late at a ball from. Sharp, had his middle stump removed. He showed poor form. Sis for 178. Hopkins, at 5, played one from Sharp en to his wicket. Seven for 184 — Gregory 34. In the next over, with his total unaltered, Gregory retired, caught by Garnett at third slip off Kermode. He had batted 80 minntes. Sharp made short work of Layer, sending his middle stump spinning- at 4. Uine for T96— M'Leod 8. With the first ball of the next over Kermode removed Miieod's middle stump, and Kelly, the last man, was given no chance to score. The Australians had been at the 'wickets 165 minutes for 196 runs. May 27.

The Australians -won. the "match -against Lancashire' by 244 runs, the "Lancashire team in its second innings making only 104.-

Lancashire commenced its second innings after the luncheon adjournment. The attendance increased during the afternoon to -12,000. Maclaren and Spooner ■were the first "batsmen. The former monopolised the run-getting. He made three successive fourers off Howell, and liad added 4 more when Spooner faced X«aver, who, with a swerving ball, removed his bails before he had opened his account. One for 16. Maclaren carried his score to 23, when h© was caught off Layer. He had been batting only 15 minutea, and made four fourers. Two for 23. Duff -was wicket-keeping, Kelly having slightly damaged his finger. Tyldesley and Garnett got together, and played steadily until Garnett had his middle stump removed by a. good ball sent down by Layer. Three for 65 ; Tyldesley 14. Hovrell was replaced, and two wickets fell without any alteration in the score. Tyldesley was dismissed by an easy catch by Layer at second) slip. Sharp was bowled by the first tall he received from MLeod. Hallows at 3 succumbed . to a catch by Layer low down at second slip off Macleod. »Six for 69. Hornby was bagged -by M'Leod first ball. Seven for 69. Poidevin, who had partnered Tyldesley saw four wickets fall while he put on 5 runs. He was caught by Howell at toe wicket. Eight for 61. Kermode made things lively while lie lasted, knocking up 14 in five hits. Then Layer found his sticks. Nine for 97 ; ITindlay 10. Brearley contributed 7. Layer bringing the end with a catch at second

slip, Findlay remaining not out with 10. j Australia thus won by 244 mns. From start to finish the innings took 80 i minutes. The splendid bowling on the worn wicket was the chief factor of the quick dismissal; but the batting was of the most reckless description. This is the first defeat Lancashire has suffered since that by Yorkshire in 1903. Scores: —• Australians. —First Innings. ! Duff, b Kermode 48 \ Trumper, c Findlay, b Kermode ..36 Uoble, c and b Brearley .... 23 Gregory, b Brearley 12 | Hill, c Tyldesley, b Brearley .. 149 G-ehrs, c Hornby, b Brearley .. 16 Hopkins, c Poidevin, b Brearley.. 11 j I/aver, c Sharp, b Hallows .... 16 j M'Lsod, not out .. .. „ .. 30 j Kelly, b Brearley 8 i Howell, b Brearley 1 Extras 18 ! Total 373 Bowling Analysis. —Brearley, seven wickets for 115 runs; Hallows, one for 129; 'Kermode, two for 83; Sharp, none for 28. SBDODd Innings. Trumper, b Brearlev ...... 14 ! Duff, h Kermode 37 Hill, b Brearley 2 Howell, c Hornby, b Kermode « 11 Noble, b "Sliarp 52 Gehrs, b Sharp 13 Gregory, c Garcett, b Kermode .. 34 Hopkins, b Sharp .. 5 Layer, b Sharp .. _ .. .. .. 4 M'Leoa, b Kermode 8 Kelly, not out „ .. 0 Extras .. .., » 16 Total 196 Bowling Analysis. —Brearley, two wickets for 74 runs; Hallows, none for 15; Kermode, four for 64; Sharp four for 27. LA.NCASHntE.-^-Firsi Innings. Maclaren, b M'Leod 28 Spooner, c Kelly, b Howell .. .. 13 Tyldesley, c Noble, b M'Leod .. 45 Garnett, b Layer 16 Poidevin, c I/aver, b M'Leod .. 0 Sharp, not out 52 Kermode, c M'Leod, b Hopkins .. 21 Brearley, c Gregory, b Layer .. 17 Extras 13 Total :. 221 Bowling Analysis. —Layer, three wickets for 62 runs; Howell, one for 54; M'Leod, five for 49; Hopkins, one for 26; Noble, none for 17. [It will be noticed that the Lancashire score is incomplete. The scores of Hornby, Hallows, and Findlay have for some reason been omitted from the cable.] Second Innings. Spoonar b Layer .. 0 Maclaren, c sub., b Layer .. .. 23 - Tyldesley, c I/P.ver, b M'lreod .. 14 Garnett, b Layer 19 Poidevin, c Howell, b Layer .. 5 Sharp, b M'Leod 0 Hallows, c Layer, b M'Leod .. 3 Hornby, b M'Leod 0 Findlay, not out .. 10 Kermode, b Lnver 14 Brearley, c Layer, b M'Leod .. 7 Extras 9 Total 104 Bowling Analysis. —Howell, no wickets for 35 runs; Layer (who bowled 12 overs), five for 44; M'Leod (6 overs 3 balls), five for 16. EESUXiTS OF THE TOUB. I Following are tke results of niat-2h.es played: Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. 7 4 0 3 Gentlemen of England. —Drawn. Australia, 270 and 520. Gentlemen, 156 and 129 for three wickets. Nottingham. —-Dia-wn. Australia, 288 and 234 for four wickets (declared). Notts, 219 and 237 for four wickets. Surrey. —Drawn. Surrey, 225 and 286. Australia, 292 and 199 fox six wickets. Oxford University.—Won by 200 runs. Australia. 241 and 266. Oxford, 167 and 140. Gentlemen of England.—Won by an innings and 189 runs. Australia, 555 for six wickets (declared closed). Gentlemen, 300 and 66. Yorkshire. —Won by 174 runs. Australia, J22 and 127. Yorkshire, 197 and 78. Lancashire. —Won by 244 runs. Australia, 373 and 196. Lancashire, 221 and 104. THE -TEST MATCH. LONDON, May 26. The Board of Control for the test matches met at Lords' this afternoon to consider a letter from the Australians requesting that screens be placed behind both wick«ts in the test matches, and asking that hits to the ropes count 4 and over the ropes 6. Letters were read from the Notts Committee objecting to screens unless the board ordered' them, and from the MaryleDone Club seating that a screen at the pavilion end at Lords' was impracticable. The board decided not to interfere with the discretion of the local management in either matter. Fry, who is suffering from an injured finger, has wired Lord Hawke that he is much better, but that he is doubtful whether he will be able to play on Monday.