CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 429, 30 May 1902, Page 2

CRICKET.

, AUSTRALIANS V. MARYLEBONE, MATCH DRAWN. jßy Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright i London, May 27. The weather was warm and cloudy and the wicket fast for tho resumption of tho match Australia v. Marylobone Cricket Club. The attendance was moderate. The overnight partnership was soon dissolved, Kelly catching Warner at the wicket. Seven for 201. Storer succeeded, , and quickly succumbed, Howeli taking a nice catch wido out in tho slips. Noble ; and Howell were both bowling finely. ‘ Twenty minutes’ play had sufficed to | dispose of the two wickets. Eight for , 207. Hearne joined Mitchell. Both 1 batsmen adopted forcing tactics. The runs came quickly. At 258 a double change of bowling took place, Hopkins and Armstrong going on, but without effect. Tho score rapidly mounted, Mifchell showing a splendid defence. With eight wickets down for 280, the innings was declared closed, Mitchell being 55 and Hearne 85. Rain started, and play was not resumed before lunch. The additional scores were : M.C.C.— First Innings. Warner, c Kelly, b Noble 50 Storer, c Howell, b Noble 4 Mitchell, not out 55 Hearne, not cut 85 Sundries 14 Total for eight wickets ... 280 Bowling analysis : Noble, two wickets for 44 runs ; Howell, one for 62 ; Jones, one for 44; Trumper, two for 23; Armstrong, one for 42; Hopkins, one for 41. Trumper and Duff opened the Australian innings, and with good hitting soon reached half a century. At 51 a change in the bowling was tried, Hearne relieving Trott. Despite this and other changes, ■no separation was effected till the century was almost in sight. Eventually Duff skied Cranfield, Trott taking the catch in the slips. The partnership lasted 55 minutes. One for 91. Hill followed. When the score reached 98 rain again commended. Scores:—

Australia—Second Innings. Duff, c Trott, b Cranfield 37 Trumper, not out 48 Hill, not out 7 Half an hour was lost through the rain. Hill added another fifteen; then he was clean bowled by Hearne. Two wickets for 131. Gregory succeeded. Trumper played a magnificent innings, lasting an hour and three-quarters. His score included thirteen fourere. Trott bowled him. Three wickets for 161. Darling commenced vigorously, while Gregory played slowly. They played out time, the ’Australians having lost three wickets for 217. Trumper, b Trott • ... 86 Hill, b Hearhe 22 Gregory, not out 24 Darling, not out ... 43 Sundries ~, g The match was drawn,