CRICKET.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIII, Issue 793, 18 May 1905, Page 12

CRICKET.

The following is the full programme for the tour of the Australians in England :— _ Mav 18, Lords—Australians v. M.C.C. and Ground; May 22, Sheffield—Australians v. Yorkshire; May 25, Manchester —Australians '••v. Lancashire; May 29, Nottingham—Australians v. England (first test match). June 1, Cambridge—Australians v. the University; June 5, Bradford — Australians v. Yorkshire; June 8, Lord’s —.Australians v. M.C.C. and Ground; June 12, Leicester—Australians v. Leicestershire; June 15—Lord’s—Australians v. England (second test match); June 22, Leyton—Australians v. Essex; June 26—Birmingham—Australians v. Warwickshire; June 29, Bristol—Australians v. Gloucestershire.

July 3, Leeds—Australians v. England (third test match); July 6, Southampton —Australians v. Hampshire; July 10, Derby—Australians v. Derbyshire; July 13, Bath—Australians v. Somerset; July 17, Edinburgh—Australians v. Scotland ; July 20, Glasgow—Zlustralians v. Scotland; July 24, Manchester —Australians v. England (fourth test match); July 27, Oval—Australians v. Surrey July 31— Brighton—Australians v. Sussex. August 3, Worcester—Australians v. Worcestershire; August 7, Cardiff — Australians v. South Wales; August 10, Lord’s—Australians v. Middlesex; August 14, Oval—Australians v. England (fifth test match); August 19, Northampton —Australians v. Northamptonshire (provisionally); August 21, Liverpool— Australians v. Lancashire; August 24, Canterbury—Australians v. Kent; August 28, Cheltenham—Australians v. Gloucestershire; August 31, Bournemouth—Australians v. An England Eleven.

September 4, Leyton—Australians v. Essex; September 7, Scarborough—Australians v. C. I. Thrnton’s England Eleven ; September 11, Hastings—Australians v. South of England.

The match between the Australians and Surrey resulted in another very unsatisfactory draw. The county team consisted of Lord Dalmeny (captain), Hayward, Hayes, Hobbs, Holland, Baker- Knox, Ince, Leveson-Gower, Lees and Steadman, a combination which contrasted somewhat unfavourably with the Surrey team of a decade ago. Gehrs, Newland, Howell, and Gregory stood out of the visiting team. Surrey, batting first, put together 225, during which Hobbs gave an excellent display, being run out at 94. He hit one five and thirteen boundaries. The Australians replied with 292, Armstrong making 83, McLeod 60, Trumper 31, and Cotter 30 (not out). Being in a minority of 67 Surrev, in their second attempt, made 286. The feature of the innings was the capital showing by Tom Hayward, who, going in first, carriel his bat through the entire innings for 129. not cut. Holland 39, Baker 29, and Hay s 24, were the only others to do anything Wanting 219 runs to win, and with two hours and a-quarter to get them, the Australians set out to hit. Duff and Armstrong, who scored 64 and 59 respectively, made a good effort to make the runs, but when time was called the score was at 199, six wickets having fallen.

The Prince of Wales itnessed the match between the Australian Elev n and Surrey, the teams being presented, af er the game.

The Surrey Club give the Australians a banqve. at the Oval on Saturday.

The first test match between England and Australia will take pace at Nottingham, and will commence on Monday week. -A* * * The Australians commence a match against the M.C.C. and Ground at Lord’s to-day. It is the strongest combination they have met so far. ;f. -5 * * Mr. L. C. H. Palaire:, the famous Somerset batsman,-has retired from firstclass cricket, having been appointed resident agent for Mr; Munday, of Derby Hall, Shipley. His new duties will prevent him from playing regularly, a fact which will be much regretted by cricket enthusiasts. •» • •. * R. B. Rees, a one-time South Australian, has been guilty of another great performance in Singapore, for which he was, presented with a silver cup—the third for cricket feats in twelve months. He was included in the eleven of Singapore against eleven Ceylon men resident in the Straits. Off his first over 8 runs were knocked, and he actually finished up with an analysis of 8 wickets for 9 runs. The natives, who regard bowling above batting, were almost uncontrollable, and when Rees got . the hat trick they went delirious with joy.

The cricket match between Nottingham and the Australians ended in a very even draw, with the probabilities in favour of the Englishmen, whose team consisted of Iremonger, A. O. Jones, G. Gunn, J. Gunn, Dixon, Simpson, Hardstaff, Day, Oates, Hanson, and Wass. Gehrs, McLeod, and Kelly stood out of the Australian team. The visitors winning the toss, went in to bat, and put together 288, of which the lion’s share was contributed by Armstrong, who hit up 112 in fine style. Noble made 62, Cotter 39, Darling 29, and Newland 25 (not out). Nottingham replied with 219, towards which Jones contributed 72, G. Gunn 41, and Hardstaff 38 1 . Going in a second time the Australians hit freer., «Vass, the best Nottingham bowler, h .mg been injured on the previous day. With the score at 234 for four wickets, Darling declared the innings closed, this leaving the local men 304 to get to win. Jones again gave a fine display of batting, putting together 103. G. Gunn made 67, and Iremonger 40, and when time was called the score stood at 237 for four wickets.

In a match between M.C.C. and Ground and Sussex, P. F. Warner compiled 204 for the former club, while C. B. Fry hit up 156 for the southern county.