Australians 393 for Six Wickets.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10667, 11 June 1902, Page 2

Australians 393 for Six Wickets.

Trumper 138. .

Beceived Jnne 11, 9,16 a.m. LQNDON. June 10. ' ' The match was resumed in bright weather, but a treacherous wicket. The over-night score stood at one for 91". '• Trnmper added a single, ana then lost Hill, who gave an easy catch to Ebden at oover-point. — Two for 88. Armstrong followed, and play immediately became lively. Trnmper, playing good cricket, reached 60 after being badly missed at 28, The Cambridge total was psssed in 75 minutes' play, and Trumper was within three of his century when he lost Arm-, strong, who was bowled by Dawson. The retiring batsman played sound cricket. The partnership produced 117 in 85 minutes.— Three for 205. t- t ' Gregory filled the vacancy, and the fast scoring continued. When he had> been three hours at the wickets for 138; Trumper was easily stumped by 'Win- ■ ter off Dawson. His innings was marked by sound play, marred by one chance only. His score included eleven tourers. —Four for 1 '262. ' - °~> - Gregory was 24 when' Hopkins came to his assistance. ,. The latter failed to score, Winter dismissing him with a nice catch.— Five for 259. Kelly took his place, and three more runs were added before the luncheon adjournment. On resuming, the score rapidly rose to the vicinity of the third centpry. Under the influence 'of, the warm sunshine, the pitch became more difficult. Both batsmen were missed owing to loose .fielding. Kelly's end came at 293, Si Wilson dean, bowling him. — Six for 293. Hill, c Ebden, b Dawson 25 Trumper, st Winter, b Dawson ... 138 Armstrong, b Dawson v 39 Gregory, not out - 43 Hopkins, c Winter, bE. Wilson ... 0 Kelly; b U. Wilson „ 12