CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 841, 16 March 1903, Page 3

CRICKET.

LORD HAWKE’S TEAM v. VICTORIA

By Telegraph—Pres3 Association—Copyright Received 5.30 p.m., March 15. Melbourne, March 15. Thore was only a moderate interest shown in the match. Graham and McAlistor played a brisk partnership. The former repeatedly ran out to the slow bowler, hitting him to tho fence, while McAlister was not idle. Trott was mixing the paeo well. Graham maintained a lively innings, makiDg onlyono bad stroke. With Stuckey’s dismissal Trott had taken three wickets for 87, but the partnership between Laver and Armstrong checked

his career for a time. Laver’s innings was the best of the day- He got out by touching one from Thompson that came high up and fast from the pitch, the wicket-keeper smartly taking tho chance. Laver played Trott confidently, getting somo nice leg strokes. Bruce displayed his usual pretty cricket. He was brilliantly caught by Bosanquetat deep square leg. Tho ball bounded off Bosanquet hard, but he sprang after it and secured it with ono hand. Monfries, the new wicket-keeper, surprised the Victorians by his fine batting, being specially neat on the cut. Tho English wicket-keeper, Taylor, was responsible for numerous sundries, allowing a largo number of balls to pass through his hands. Trott, Dowson, and Thompson divided bowling honours. Tho Englishmen opeued their second innings briskly, Warner being the first scorer of two, but when ho had made a dozen he got leg before to Collins. Fane played Saunders gingerly, twice snicking him on to his pads within an ace of tho wickets. Gaining confidence he hit well all round, but Collins dismissed him. Burnup played steadily with Btauning till time was called. The following is the continuation of the scores:—

Victoria—lst Innings. Bruce, c Bosanquet, b Hargreaves ... 19 McAlister, c Bosanquet, b Trott ... 28 Graham, c Burnup, b Trott 27 Armstrong, c Johnston, b Dowson ... 29 Stuckey, b Trott 7 Ellis, c Burnup, b Trott 11 Laver, c Taylor, b Thompson ... 44 Mailer, b Dowson 16 Collins, run out 4 Saunders, c Taylor, b Thompson ... 18 Monfries, not out ... ... ... 33 Extras 24

Total 271 [The figures are given as received ; tho addition shows an error somewhero.] Bowling analysis: Burnup nil for 30' Hargreaves one for 47, Bosanquet nil for 18, Trott four for 88, Thompson two for 45, Dowson two for 19.

The Englishmen, in their second innings, have lost two wickets for 75, the scores being:— Englishmen —2nd Innings. Warner, l.b.w. b Collins 13 Fane, b Collins 24 Burnup, not out 36 Stanning, not out 4 Total for two wickets 75

MACKRELL AND COLLEY v. HAIBMAN AND SON.

The return match between the timber firms of Mackrell and Colley and Haisman and Son was played on the Domain on Saturday. The teams selected a new pitch, which played very well, as tho scores will show. Mackrell and Colley being short-handed, were allowed to pick substitutes from the ground. Both teams showed good form, considering that most of the players are perfect strangers to the game. The fielding of Haisman’s team was very good, and a lot of runs were saved by their smartness. The trades ought to do well if they should put in a team for the Association next year. Mackrell and Colley won by three runs. The scores were :

Mackrell and Colley. Taylor, b Linden 8 J. Haisman, b Linden 10 Kretschmar, b Winter 4 Power, b Winter ... ... ... 5 Holdsworth, c Stevens, b Linden ... 13 Georgeson, c and b Winter 1 Andrews, thrown out 8 Kelley, lbw, b Winter 3 Waitai, b Winter ... 10 Somervell, lbw, b Linden 1 Morris, not out 4 Extras 3

Total 70 Linden took four wickets for 36, and Wintor five for 81.

. Haisman and Son. Mallaney, b Kretschmar 0 M. Haisman, b J. Haisman 8 Winter, c Holdsworth, b J.Haisman... 5 Linden, b J. Haisman ... ... ... 10 T. Haisman, run out 13 Edwards, Ibw, b Kretschmar 0 Pickerton, run out 10 Stevens, c Kelley, b Kretsohmar ... 3 Maud, b Kretschmar 3 Hanson, b Boderick 5 Cameron, not out 0 Extras 10 Total 67

POVERTY BAY CRICKET n ASSOCIATION. ri tl A meeting of the Management Com- 61 mittee of the above Association was held c: in the Masonic Hotel on Saturday even- “ ing, and was attended by the following c delegates : —Messrs D. C. Hawkins (in the o ohair), H. E. Hill, W. J. Barlow, J. V. r Macdonald, and W. Gibson, hon. sec. Mr tJ. TV. Nolan (President of the Association) b took his seat on the Committee shortly v after tho proceedings opened, and Messrs t \V. Kelly and TV. Oates, junr. (both of b Tokomaru), and Messrs Kretschmar and J. Gibson (United) were also present. t The balance-sheet in connection with the recent representative match with Hawke’s ' Bay was gone into, and accounts passed for payment. l’tie Secretary referred to the excellent manner in whioh the Executive had workod in making preparations for the matoh, specially mentioning Messrs j Caesar, Hawkins, Barlow, and Hill, and to ( the spontaneous assistance rendered by several gentlemen of tho district in connection therewith. He moved that votes ■ of thanks be passed to Messrs J. A. • Caesar, for the use of his fine ground ; to the ladies of Ormond, for the ex- i cellent manner in whioh they had worked in connection with the after-noon-tea arrangements; to Messrs J. TV. Nolan and TV. Acland Hood for trophies presented, to MrC. Hellier Evans for the use of his scoring-board, to Messrs R. Thelwall and E. Leggatt for taking charge of the gates, to Messrs D. C. Hawkins (umpire) and F. G. Sharp (scorer), and to Messrs J. N. Williams and J. A. Taylor for guinea donations to tho funds of the Association. The Secretary stated that during his connection with cricket he had never been associated with better or harder working committee-men I than Messrs Hawkins, Barlow, Caesar, and Hill had proved themselves during 1 the past month.

Mr Kretschmar seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation. Mr Hawkins was appointed manager of the team for Tolago. A long discussion took place on the best means of raising funds in order that a turf wicket might be made on Victoria Domain. Mr Nolan, who has had a great deal of experience in the formation of cricket grounds, gave the committee the valuo of his experience on the subjeot. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to erect a windmill and procure a tank and hose for the Domain, and take in hand the formation of a pitch and outfield. Messrs Hawkins, Barlow, and Hill were appointed a committee to work up an entertainment to provide funds for carrying out the improvements to the ground.