CRICKET.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1684, 14 July 1879, Page 3

CRICKET.

HOTE3 BY “ NOT OUT.” INTEBPROYIWCIAL CRICKET MATCHES. The sixth match was played in Christchurch on the present ground in Hagley Park, and although the play was superior to any previously shown, the result was most unsatisfactory, and caused a great deal of unpleasantness. All previous matches had been finished easily in two days, but on this occasion, owing to the delay at several times during the game by the Otago captain, the match was not played out in the two days, and as no arrangements were made to continue on the following day, the match remained drawn. The ground was in good order, and the weather was all that could be desired. Otago won the toss, and took the field. Several alterations had been made in the two elevens, Otago losing the services of Downes and James Fulton, while Canterbury lost Odell through illness, and A. Ollivier through an accident, which compelled him to relinquish the game for two seasons. This was unfortunate, as both players were in fine form. A. J. Cotterill and Wood were deputed to commence the innings to the bowling of Hendley and J, C. Fulton. Cotterill toon commenced to score, and played one of the finest innings ever seen on the grounds. The scoring commenced rather quickly, but Wood, after giving a chance to short leg, hit his wicket. One for 25. W. H. Alington followed, and a long stand was now made, Collinson relieved Fulton, and Cairns took the ball from Hendley, but without effect, as the score still continued to increase, 60 being soon telegraphed ; 60 and 70 quickly followed ; but after scoring 5 more Alington was bowled by a half volley, after making 18 in good style. Two for 75 T. R. Moore went to assist Cotterill, who was playing in grand form, and again the ball was sent in all directions, causing Hendley to go on vice Fulton. The telegraph soon showed 100, which wag greeted with great applause, but a catch at ebon-stop by Glasgow caused Mr ore to retire for a neat 13. E. Fowler now joined Cotterill, who made a fine drive for 4, which in the next over he followed up by a grand on-drive for 5 ; but this was his last score, as he played too soon at a ball, and returned it to Henley, retiring for the fine score of 72 having only given one difficult chance to the short-stop when ho had made about 45. E. P. Maples joined bis captain, and played to lunch time. Upon resuming Maples was quickly bowled by Hendley for 12. E. 8. Harley and B. O. J, Stevens did not stay long, but with Dickinson another stand was nude, Fowler scoring rapidly, making a cut fur 3 and a grand ondrive for 5 off Hendley. .Dickinson, not to be outdone, followed with a drive for 4 and several leg-bits for smaller figures, but when Fowler had put together 38 in bis finished Sle, a splendid catch at short-slip by ndley caused his retirement, Eight for

187. B. Mainwaring played carefully, and Ite score increased to 211 before he was caught behind the wickets. Dickinson immediately afterwards fell a victim to a good ball from Cairns, who had relieved Hendley, and the innings closed for 211. Dickinson played well for his 30. With a long score to face, Otago commenced their innings with Glasgow and F. Fultor, Harley and Taylor being entrusted with the bowling. P. Fulton soon fell a victim to Harley, but Macdonaell was not to bo dismissed in so summary a manner. A 2 to leg by Glasgow was followed by two 3’s by Macdonnell, and a fine drive for 5 by Glasgow. Dickinson now took the ball from Taylor. Macdonnell then gave a chance to short slip, but Dickinson failed to take advantage of it and the score again received numerous additions, until 51 was reached, when Glasgow failed to stop a straight one for Harley. Collinson soon retired. Three for 63. Moore now relieved Harley, and Dickinson bowled Hendley. Four for 65. In Moore’s next over Macdonnell was bowled for a steady innings of 29. Five for 67. Fulton, the captain, now came, but Maddock failed to stay. Six for 69. J. O. Fulton came, and a short stand was made, but Turton after making a rapid 13, including a fine hit into the pavillion for 4, had to retire for the unsatisfactory Ibw. Fulton was soon afterwards run out. Eight for 96 ; and Kettle retired when 100 was telegraphed.' J. Campbell and A B. Cairns played out time, the score being 104.

Upon resuming, some of the m:st lively play was shown that occurred during the innings, both batsmen evidently going in with the determination of scoring. Moore and Harley took up the bowling, but they had both to give way, Dickinson and Taylor replacing them, but at first without effect, as both batsmen hit freely to all parts of the field. The end came at last, Dickinson causing a separation by bowling Campbell, but not before he had made 11, and the score had been increased to 127. The excitement became very great towards the end of the innings, as only 5 more were required to save the follow on.

Glasgow and Cairns commenced the second innings, and made a stand, but Fowler going on with slows, Glasgow was quickly caught at short leg. One for 21. Several changes of bowling were tried before Cairns was bowled by Harley for 13. Twofjr.39. Collinson, after making 7, gave an easy chance to mid-off, but Stevens being over anxious failed to hold it. After the adjournment for lunch, a long stand was made by Collinson and Mac Donnell, the bowling being repeatedly changed without effect u itil Fowler went on bowling round arm, w len he sue ceeded in obtairing Collinson’s wicket after he had put together 32 in good s yle—a 5 off the slows, two 3’s, and six 2's w;re amongst his principal hits. Three for 85, and the inning’s defeat was saved, Mac Donnell soon afterwards fell a victim to Fowler, but not until he had made another good score of 24 without giving a chance. Three 3's, four 2's, and singles made up his total. J. C. Fulton joined his captain, who was beautifully caught by Alington, the deep field, off the slows —it was a well-judged catch, and loudly applauded. Five for 93. J. O. Fulton was bowled after four more runs had been added F. Fulton and Kettle now became partners, and it was a long time before a separation could be effected The score increased to 134 by really good play, but Fulton misjudged a run, and paid the penalty. Campbell made two 3’a to leg before the slows proved too much for him. Bight for 147. Haddock and Hendley did not stay long, and at the fall of the last wicket the score stood at 155. Kettle being not out for a well played 28—comprised by a 4, four 3's, a2, and singles. This left Canterbury only 72 to get to win; After a long delay the Otago men stro'led into the field. Cotterill and Woed went first to the wickets, the latter receiving the first ball from Collinson, Maddock took up the bowling at the other end with Sydney grubbers, which proved very effective. Wood fell to him in the first over, and Cotterill, after being caught at slip off a no ball, was soon caught at that place off the fast underhands. Two for 12 did not look pro raising. The wickets now fell fast, no one with the exception of Alington being able to resist the bowling. Three wi kets fell for 20, four for 29, five and six for 33, seven for 41, but Dickinson came, and a stand was made, but at about a quarter to six something was supposed to be the matter with Collinson, and this was made an excuse for wasting over ten minutes. It was then tio late to finish the match before lime was called, only one over being bowled afterwards. As no agreement was made to continue the match next day, it remained drawn, Canterbury having three wickets to fall, and 17 runs to get to win. The captain of the Otago team deserves great censure for the way he conducted the match, as, although the chances were at first against him, this should not have influenced him. The Canterbury captain is also to blame for not air raging that the match should be played out on the following day, as it was better to lose than leave it as drawn. Thus ended the most unsatisfactory game yet played between the two provinces, and one which it is to be hoped will never occur again. The following are the scores;— CANTERBURY.

First Innings. Second Innings. A. J. Cotterill, c and b Hendley 72 c Cairns, b Maddock ... .. 6 J. Wood, hw,b Hendley 5 b Haddock .. 0 W. H. Alin g ton, b Colson ... ... ... 18 not out... .. 26 T. E. Moore, o Glasgow, b Collinson ... 13 c Glassow, b Collinson .. 0 E. Fowler (capt), o Hendley, b Collinson 38 c Maodonnell, b Haddock .. 0 E. P. Maples, b Hendley • ... 12 Ibw, b Collinson ... .. 3 E. S. Harley, c Glasgow, b Hendley ... 0 c and b Maddook 0 E. C. J. Stevens, o Glasgow, b Collinson 2 c Macdonne 1, b Collinson .. 5 G. Dickinson, b Cairns 30 not out... .. 8 E. Mainwaring, c Glasgow, b Collinson ... 6 E. Taylor, not out ... 0 Byes 6, leg-byes 3, Leg-byes 3, wide wides 6 15 1, no-ball 3 .. 7 211 3 wkts to fall .. 55 OTAGO First Innings. Second Innings. J. M. Glasgow, b Harley 25 c Mainwaring, b Fowler .. 9 F. Fulton, b Harley ... 0 run out... .. 11 R. T. MaoDonnell, b Moore 29 b Fowler .. 24 G. Collinson, 1 b w, b Dickinson 4 b Fowler .. 32 Hendley, b Dickinson.. 0 c and b Fowle . 2 Haddock, b I'ickinson 4 b Taylor .. 3 G. K Turton (capt.) 1 b w, b Moore ... 13 c Alicgton, b Fowler .. 4 J. C. Fulton run out... 9 b Fowler .. 8 C. Kettle, 1 b w, b Moore 8 not ont... .. 23 J. Campbell, b Dickinson 11 b Fowler .. 6 A. E. Caims, not out... 13 b Harley .. 13 Byes 3,1-b 6, w 2 ... 11 B 3, 1-b 6, w 6 .. 15 127 155 BOWLING ANALYSIS. CANTERBURY. First Innings. Balls. Mdus . Euns. Wkts. W. Hendley ... 116 4 73 4 2 J. C. Fulton ... 32 2 20 0 0 G. Collinson ... 132 11 69 5 2 A. E. Cairns ... 57 1 34 1 2 Second Innings. Q. Collinson ... 56 7 20 3 0 Haddock ... 56 2 26 4 0 J. C. Fulton ... 4 0 2 0 1 Haddock bowled 3 no-balls. OTAGO First Innings. Balls. Mdns Bins. Wkts. W. E. Taylor ... 44 5 22 0 0 E. S. Harley ... 72 6 25 2 2 G. Dickinson .. 72 3 43 4 0 T.E. Moore... 61 4 28 3 0 Second Innings. T. E. Moore ... 88 9 24 0 1 G. Dickinson .,40 0 23 0 0 E. Fowler ... 139 11 66 7 0 E. S. Harley ... 60 6 19 1 3 E. Taylor ... 32 4 8 1 2