CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 418, 17 May 1902, Page 3

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V. ESSEX. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, May 15. The weather Is gloomy, with drizzling rain, and the wicket is soft. Elay was not started till 3 o’clock. Carter, Saunders, and Trumblo stood out of the Australian team. Buckenham was omitted from the Essex eleven. t { The homo toam won the toss, and sent Carpenter and Fane to the wickets. Noble and Jones were the opening bowlers. Runs camo slowly, owing to the doubtful - wicket. Fane made nino, when he was bowled by Jones. One for 17. The second wicket fell for 25, Carpenter playing Noble on. Scores: — Fane, b Jones “ Carpenter, b Noblo ... * “ Perrin, not ont ... ... ESSEX LOSE EIGHT WICKETS FOR 157. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, May 16. Perrin gave a fine display of driving, and was at the wicket for seventy minutes. His score included 10 fours. Three wickets for 108. , , , Owen joined McGahey, but the former only added six when Trumper bowled him off his body. Four for 122. Sewoll camo next, but McGahey, who had batted eighty minutes for thirty-six, gave Howoll a chance in the slips. Fivo for 143. Sowell added a dozen, whon ho was clean bowled. Six for 150. Young failed to add to the soore, and Kartwright was caught at long-off. Eight for 157. Scores : Perrin, b Armstrong 63 Owen, b Trumper 6 McGahey, c Howoll, b Trumper ... 36 Sowell (bowler’s name omitted) ... 12 Young, b Noblo ... 6 Kartwright, c Hopkins, b Trumper... 9 Sundries 13 1 Stumps were then drawn. j The weather was dull, and there was a modorate attendance. The wicket is not yet difficult.