SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 173, 3 July 1884, Page 3

SPORTING.

[Rbvtbb’s Tei.egiuks.) CRICKET—OXFORD V. CAMBRIDGE. AUSTRALIANS V. PLAYERS OF ENGLAND. Losnos, July 1. The annual cricket match between Oxford and Cambridge Universities was concluded to-day, and resulted in a victory for the former by seven wickets. The cricket match, at Sheffield, between the Australians and Players of England was resumed to-day in the presence of an enormous number of spectators, and with fine weather. The Australians, with two wickets down for 65 runs, continued their first innings which closed for a total of 199. The principal scorers were Murdoch b 0 25, Bonnor, c 70 ; Peterson, not out, 28. The Home Team then commenced their 2nd innings and scored 87 runs, with two wickets down, before the play ceased for the day. Barlow, c for 28, Hall, for 50. The wicket to-day was rather bumpy. Blackham got hurt during the game, and was compelled to retire. * AQUATICS. [Pbb Association Tbleobajis.) Wellington, July 3. Great apathy is shown by Hearns supporters in the matter of raising his stake money. Unless the amount is subscribed by the end of next week, it is most probable that the match -with Hanlan will fall through.