SPORTING NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2542, 14 August 1884, Page 2

SPORTING NEWS.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. CRICKET. AUSTRALIANS V. ALL ENGLAND. (Received August 13, 1.20 p.m.) London, August 12, 5 p.m. In the cricket match at Kensington Oval between the Australians and eleven of All England, after the luncheon adjournment, Midwinter and Murdoch resumed play, and, as the former soon became set and the captain continued to punish the bowling, the score mounted up rapidly. Murdoch soon reached his second century, but had only added 11 when he was caught in the field. On returning to the pavilion he was accorded a warm ovation for his remarkable innings. Blackham joined Midwinter, and for some time they remained partners. Runs continued to come freely, both men batting in good form. The board showed 500, and they were still at the wickets; but before many more had been scored, Blackham's partner, who had by this time made 30, was caught. According to the latest telegrams from the Oval, Blackham had been disposed of for 30, being given out leg before wicket. The scores were eight wickets for 538.

(Received August 13, 4.20 p.m.)! Evening. On the dismissal of Midwinter, Palmer joined Blackham. The latter continued to show good form, and had run up a well played 31, when he was given out leg before wicket. Spofforth followed, and was bowled, when he had made 4, and Boyle, the last man, succumbed to a single. Palmer carried out his bat for 11. The most successful bowlers for England were Barnes, who took two wickets for 80 runs, and the Hon. A. Lyttelton, four for 20. The other four wickets, however, cost over 400 runs, the various bowlers who were tried being played with freedom by M'Donnell, Scott, and Murdoch. The following is the full score : Australians—lst Innings. Bannerman, caught... ... 4 M'Donnell, caught 103 Scott, caught ... ... 102 Giffeu, caught 32 Bonnor, caught ... ... 8 Murdoch, caught ... ... 211 Midwinter, caught ... ... 30 Blackham, l.b.w. ... ... 31 Palmer, not out ... ... 8 Spofforth, bowled ... ... 4 Boyle, caught ... ... 1 Extras ... ... 17 Total 551 After the usual interval, the Englishmen commenced their first innings, Dr. W. G. Grace and Scotton being sent in to face the bowling. The Gloucestershire champion had scored 19 when ho was run out. Barnes followed, and with Scotton succeeded in making a temporary stand, Barnes, however, was caught after contributing 19, and stumps were drawn for the day, Scotton being not out with 21 to his credit, and the score standing at two wickets for 71. All England—lst Innings. Dr.W. G. Grace, run out ... 19 Scotton, not out ... ... 21 Barnes, caught ... ... 19 Extras 12 Total for two wickets ... 71