THE SCORE MOUNTING UP.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13991, 24 August 1909, Page 2

THE SCORE MOUNTING UP.

LONDON, August 24. Middlesex has lost two wiokets ,for 177. Warner, not out ,—, — - ?J Tarrant, not out 3*3 * Owing to rain stumps were drawn at 5.40 o'clock. Warner played flawless cricket. Armstrong bowled with wonderful steadiness for nine overs /for three runs, but Whitty was freely punished. [If only the bowling had been of better class, Middlesex, when fully represented, would in 1908 have had a splendid eleven, for the side was rich in run-getters. Batting alone, however, will not win matches, and of the nineteen county fixtures.— the first match w ith Kent had to be abandoned—Middlesex only won six, three being lost «nd ten left unfinished.] DEATH OF MR. CONWAY. (Received August 24, 10.40 a.m.) ' MELBOURNE, August 24. The death, of Mr. Conway, ,a notable figure in the cricket world, is announced. Deceased was the organiser and manager of the first Australian team that visited England. THE COUNTY"cHiMPIONSHIP. (Received August 24, 8.30 a.m.) 135NDON, August 28. Kent is practically assured of the County championship.