CRICKET.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2208, 24 March 1881, Page 3

CRICKET.

MATCHES TO COME. The following: will represent the Cavalry in their return match with the Artillery on Monday next on the ground of the Association. Commencing at 10 30 a.m. Arrangements have also been made that the Cavalry band will bo in attendance. Cupt. Slater (captain of team), Lieut. Wilkin. Lieut. Millett. Instructor Dundas, Sergt. Cookson, Saddler Sergt. Dunbar, Corporal Walters, Corporal Hopper, Troopers Wansey and Shirreff. Emergencies—Orderly trooper O’Callaghan and remainder of troop. The following will represent the Press C.O. in their match with the Avonville C C. on Saturday, to be played on the Press Qronnd at 2 p.m. sharp:—Andrews, W. G. Ataok, Allardyoo, Brunt, Coles, Connor, Co«tley, Cant, Edmonds, French, and B. Maurice. Emergencies—P. Maurice and Whitford. The following will play for Avonville. Buokett, Cavanagh, Cotton, Fletcher, Kerr, Hardie, McCleary, Taylor, Thompson, and Badohffe.

PRESS CLUB v ADDINGTON.

On the 23rd match was played between the representatives of the Fourth Estate and the Addington Club, on the ground of the former. An awkward looking wioket presented itself to view, whioh had not been touched by a roller, yet singularly enough it turned out to he perhaps the best that has ever been obtained on the ground. This however must not be taken as a hint by the caretaker in the future, as another experiment might have different results. The typos (four of whom wore represented by subs) went in first, and some three or four speedily came out again. Cantand Hawkoaworth (asub)wore the first to make a stand, both batting steadily, and after the former was dismissed for 25, the bawling was completely collared by Ataok, the next oomer and bis partner. Four’s followed in quick succession, Hawkesworth keeping up his wickets while the other soared. A good ball from White disposed of the sub for 23, and Ataok shortly afterwards received a severe blow on the hand, which unfortunately soon brought his innings to a termination when he was well set, and a long score looming in the distance. He made 64 (including two 6's and five 4’s) by well-timed and clean bitting, combined with more defence than usual. The innings closed immediately ofterwards at 133. The Addington men made a poor show at the start, nine wickets being down for 64, but the field becoming flushed with victory dropped some easy ohonoes, and so managed that the last two men put in no less than 60 runs, and nearly wrested victory to their side. Dixon showed good defence for his 30, but both ho and Hopper gave chances whioh ought to have closed their score at an early period. Cant and Connor bowled well for the Press Club; the bowling of the others was overpitched, and not very difficult.