CRICKET

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1490, 26 June 1905, Page 3

CRICKET

AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND.

THE ESSEX MATCH,

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright London, June 23.

Tbo weather was again fine, with a fas* wicket, when the game was resumed. The attendance was only moderate. again kept fcho wickets, and Howell fielded as substitute for Newlands. McGahoy, when 18, gave a ohanco in the slips, which was not accepted. Russell was disposed of in Noble’s first over. The partnership had lasted 40 minutes. Four for ;05. McGahey was smartly caught by Darling at short-log. The retiring batsman bad been at tbo wiokots an hour and bo minutes. He gave throe chances, the last two being rather awkward ones to Gehrs at deep mid-on. Five for 85. Gillingham, when 13, returned one to Davor, which was not accepted. However, ho was taken almost immediately afterwards by .Noble at point. Six for 106. Tossotti was dismissed in attempting to turn a straight ball from Noble. Sovon for 110. Perrin was neatly caught by Duff low down at mid off before ho had scored or the total was increased. Reeves and Douglas were now associated, and the partnership ex " tended over 50 mioufces, during whioh time they altered the aspect of the game, carrying the total to 175 before Reeves gave Duff an easy catch at mid off._ Ho had nit off six fourers, chiefly hard drives. Buckenkam joined Douglas, and the newcomer hit up his score quickly. Douglas was scoring more slowly. Eventually the latter in standing back to Cotter touched one, which McLeod accepted. The innings, which had occupied three hours and lo minutes, was brought to a close.

ESSEX —2Dd innings. Carpenter, b Cotter ... ... ••• 2 Fane, b Noble ... I 18 Tromlin, o substitute, b Noble ... 0 McGaboy, o Darling, b Lover ... 39 Russoll, o Hill, b Noble ... ••• 12 Gilinghana, c Noble, b Laver ... ... 21 Tossetti, b Noble ... ... ••• 18 Perrin, o Doff, b Laver ... ••• 8 Reeses, o Duff, b Laver ... ... 37 Douglas, o McLeod, b Cotter... ... 22 Buckenbam, not out ... ... 20 Extras 21 Total 203

Requiring 222 to win tho Australians began their second innings. Duff succumbed to a full pitcher in tho second over. One for 4. Hill was taken easily at mid-off. Two for 28. Darling played Tremiin on after batting an hour. Noble got eleven off ouo of Buokenbam’s overs, but ns a rnlo this bowlor was found awkward to play. The fielding too being smart kept the runs down. Three wickets were down for 50, and Gregory being disposed of the Beyond ball four were down for 56. Noble played a judicious and skilful inniDgs. He hit five fourers during 64 mioutes at the wickets. At 18 he was badly missed by Tossrtti, at third man, off Tremiin. Five for 87, Colter playing back to Tremiin, lost his wicket. Six for 113. Hopkins and Newland played out time. Bowling analysis, Essex second innings —Cotter 2 for 35, Laver 4 for 61, Noble 4 for 66.

AUSTRALIANS —2nd inomgs. Duff, b Buclcenbam ... ... ... 3 DarliDg, b Tremiin ... ... ... 15 Hill, o Gillingham, b Buckenbam ... 15 Noblo, b Buckenham ... ... 42 Gregory, o Carpenter, b Tremiin ... 0 Hopkins, notout ... ... ... 31 Cotter, b Tremiin ... ... ... 4 Newlands, not out ... 0 Extras ... ... 9 Total for 6 wickets ... ... 119 ESSEX WINS BY 19 RUNS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 5.5 p.m., Juno 25. London, June 24. Tho weather wsb cooler, and the wieltet slightly worn. There was a meagre attendance.

MoLeod scored mainly by clever leg hits. Tho partnership between him and Hopkins was an excellent display of half an hour. Hopkins made good but lucky driyes and snicks. Nine for 157. Laver joined Hopkins, and commenoed with three fourers, 33 runs being added in 20 minutes, and then Laver was taken by a welljudged catch at long-leg. Hopkins batted for hours, lie hit ono 'five and eight fourore. He made some fine hits, but his innings was occasionally faulty.

AUSTRALIA— 2nd innings (continued)." Hopkins, not out ... ... ... 67 Newland, b Bucktnham ... ... 4 Gehrs, b Bnokonham ... 2 McLeod, o Buckanhatn, b Tremlin ... 23 Laver, c Fane, b Buckenham ... 18 Sundries ... 9 Total .' 202

Bowling analyses.—Buokenham, six for 92; Tremliu, four fur 81 ; Reeves, nil for 14 ; Douglas, nil for G. Essex won by 19 runs.