CRICKET.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2192, 23 September 1907, Page 3

CRICKET.

Mr. A. Fenton, caretaker of the Napier Recreation Ground, arrived from Napier on Saturday morning by the Zealandia for the purpose of topdressing the new cricket pitch at Victoria Domain. On inspecting the ground Mr. Fenton stated that the pitch was in splendid order and only required a little attention in order to mako it a first-class wicket. With tile assistance of a man Mr. Fenton was able to complete the work of topdressing on Saturday. The amount of ground prepared by Mr. Fenton will allow for three different wickets, so that when one wicket wears another can be used, and the old one given a rest.

SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. United Press Association—Copyright (Received Sept. 22, 4.30 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 22. The South African cricket tour resulted in a profit of £I4OO. ENGLISH TEAM LEAVES FOR AUSTRALIA.

United Press Association—Copyright (Received Sept.' 22, 4.30 p.m.} LONDON, Sept. 22. On hoard the s.s. Ophir C, E. Green proposed the health of the team leaving for Australia, which, he said, if not so representative as it could have besn wished, is yet good. He asked them to he sure that every man upheld the honor of Marylebone and England. Jones, replying, alluded to the difficulties of selecting a team. He regretted that several olcl hands‘“had cried off, hut this would give young players a splendid chance such as they never had before.