CRICKET.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1059, 19 November 1877, Page 3

CRICKET.

U.C.C.C. v. M.C.C.C.

The first match between these two clubs was commenced on Saturday, and from the well-known capabilities of the players on each side it was anticipated that an excellent match would be the result, but the uncertainty of cricket is so great that it is impossible to rely upon the success of any eleven, however good it may appear on paper. Judging from the result of the play on Saturday, it appears to be odds in favor of the old club, but the ill-luck which attended the Midland may happen to the United on the next afternoon’s play. In the innings of the Midland J. Fowler was the only one who made any stand, but a grand catch by Oorfe stopped his onward career. There were two other very fine catches made by Morrison and Ollivier, and it is seldom that so many good catches are made in an innings. The great feature of the match, however, was the perfect innings played by God by, and the tremendous 'coring during his partnership with Corfe. Over 100 runs were scored in less than fortyfive minutes, which, to say the least of it, is tot slow, and wo do not recollect of haying leard of such a feat being done before, specially against good bowling. Fullei towled well, especially at first, hut Sweet, mtil ho went on the second time, was not in

is usual form. Shortly after two o’cloel ■Sweet and Ollivier tossed for choice of .which the latter wcd, uud after ft

little consideration decided to put his opponents in. This was thought by many to have been imprudent, but the result shows that he was not far wrong in his judgment. Watson and Austin were first to face Ashby at the southern wicket, and Frith contra. The wind at the commencement was blowing fresh from the south-west, which caused Ashby’s bowling to break in, and gave a very awkward twist to Frith’s deliveries. Ashby bowled first, and with the wind was very fast, giving Ollivier some work at short stop to prevent the ball passing. Each bowler started with a maiden, and Watson just touching the first of Ashby second over the first 2 of the match was scored. It was a close thing for Watson, as Ollivier just touched the ball with his fingers, but not enough to hold it. A legbye resulting, brought Austin in front of Ashby, who in his third over dismissed him, the first wicket falling for 3. J. Fowler joined Watson, and both being left handed, did not trouble the field as before. The bowling was very good, but the batsmen were playing carefully, and did not give a chance, and the first 10 appeared on the board, but Frith giving one well up to the off, Watson tried a drive ; however, he did not get hold of it properly, and a fine catch by Morrison, high up, with one hand, caused his retirement. Allen came, but a fine ball from Frith sent him back again—two and three for 13. Macdonnell joined J. Fowler, and hit his first from Frith for 4, and the fourth for 1, but in the next over from the same bowler he failed to stop a straight one —four for 23. This made room for J. Wood, who commenced steadily, being content with singles. His partner, however, was not so humble, preferring a larger figure, the runs chiefly being made from Ashby. Frith at this time bowled six overs for 2 runs, and in the last over Wood was neatly caught at point by Moore —five for 40. E. Fowler came, but his namesake soon afterwards made an on drive in the direction of Corfe, who very cleverly made a fine righthanded catch —six for 48. A 2 and a single by E. Fowler, and then a wide, for which 3 were run, came in Ashby’s next over, but the last i ball —a fine breakback —proved fatal to E. Fowler —seven for 53, In Frith’s next over a gallery catch at short stop caused Sweet to retire —eight for 57; and soon afterwards Reeder ran Fuller out —nine for 62. Horner came, but lost his partner when the score had reached 67, and thus the M.C.C.C. were all out for a small score —the innings having lasted a little more than an hour and a half. The U. C.C. C., after a few minutes’ interval, appeared at the wickets, Godby and Alington facing Fuller southern end and Sweet contra. During the innings of the M.C.C.C. the wind lulled and the weather became delightful for the game. Alington did not stay long, a good ball from Fuller disposing of him with the score at 9. Corfe joined Q-odby, and soon it was apparent that the M.C.C.C. were going to have a treat, the ball was sent to all parts of the field without the slightest consideration for the fieldsmen, who did their best to save the runs, but without success. Sweet handed the ball to Horner, but this had no effect, so J. Fowler tried two overs of the grubbers, which resulted in 17 runs and a wide from two overs. Allen then relieved Fuller, but his slows were not a success, so E. Fowler was tried with slow round arm, Sweet resuming at the northern end. Runs, however, came, but not so fast as previously, the batsmen apparently being tired, as they had made over 100 runs in a little under forty-five minutes. At last Sweet put one well up, which hit Q-odby’s pad, and on an appeal to the umpire the batsman had to retire, having played one of the finest innings ever seen on the ground. His play all round was brilliant, and his style might be copied by our young players with advantage. It is a treat to see him cut a ball, and his drives appear to be made without effort. His chief hits were a 6 (on drive), a 4, six 3’s, and seven 2’s. Moore joined Corfe, and did not seem at home at first, but gained confidence after an over or two. Ho further change was made during the rest of the game, as stumps were drawn soon afterwards, Corfe and Moore being not out for 75 and 11 respectively, the score standing at 152 for the loss of two wickets. Corfe’s innings was not so good as some we have seen him play, as many of his hits, although safe, were not well judged at the commencement, but he improved as he went on. Fuller bowled wdl at the beginning of the innings, and Sweet improved when he went on a second time. E. Fowler, although unsuccessful in getting wickets, did good service in keeping down the runs. For the U.0.C.0. Frith bowled better than usual, pitching the ball up more. Ashby bowled well but rather short. He would probably get more wickets and less runs would be obtained off his bowling if he did not bowl so short. The fielding might have been improved in some instances, but on the whole was very fair. The match will be resumed on Saturday next. The following is the score : M.C.C.C. First Innings. G. Watson, c Morrison, b Frith 5 E. Austin, b Ashby 0 J. Fowler, c Corfe, b Frith 21 J. Allen, h Frith 0 R. T. MacDoimell, b Frith 5 J. Wood, c Moore, b Frith 7 E. Fowler, b Ashby ... ... ... ... 7 T. S. Sweet, c Ollivier, b Frith 0 F. J. Reeder, b Frith 5 E. T. A. Fuller, run out 0 J. W. Horner, notout 6 Byes, 2 ; leg-byes, 6: widcs, 3 11 Total ... 67 u.c.c.c. First Inniugs. M. Godby, Ibw, b Sweet 59 W. H. Alington, b Fuller 1 C. C. Corfe, notout 75 H. W. Moore, not out 11 D. Ashby A. M. Ollivier [ L. Mathias ] W. F. Nielson To go in. A. C. Wilson W. Morrison C. Frith _ J Byes, 4; wides 2 ... 6 152 ANALYSIS OF BOWLING. M.C.C.C. First Innings. Overs. Mdns. Rns. Wks. Wda. U. Ashby ... 19 4 37 2 3 0. Frith ... 18.4 9 19 7 0 The U.C.C.C. played a match between Lawyers and Merchants against the Club. Bor the former Smith 31, Peter 18, Millton L 5, E. Cooke, 14, were the chief contributors o a total of 118. The Club only managed to out t ogether 61, of which W. and E. Cotterill made 17 and 13 respectively, Willock coining next with 0. The game will be resumed on Saturday next, and we will publish tho SCOfee at the termination o£ the match.