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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7885, 29 July 1905, Page 2

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AUSTRALIA v. SURRI3Y. LONDON, July 27. At the Oval tculay the Australians began a match against Surrey. Trutnper and Armstrong opened the innings, the former being dismissed when the board showed 15. Armstrong played cautiously, eventually playing Rushby on. Two for 47, of which Hill had 25 tw Ms credit. Duff and Hill then made a good stand, the fourth wicket not going dawn until 122 was oil tho sheet. Hill carried his score to 89, when Smith got him leg before. The South Australian had played a fine innings of 93 minutes' duration, and hit one five and eleven tourers. Five for 130. (Received July 28, 5.2 p.m.) LONDON, July 27. The light became had towards tfici close of tire day. Consequently stumps were drawn earlier than usual. Princes Edward and George, eldest! and youngest sons of the Prince of' Wales, Were present a'c the Oval during the day. Darling batted an hour and a half and McLeod ten minutes short of that •time. When stumps were drawn the score stood *. Australia, fust innings, 2-11 • Surrey, no wickets for 23. ' Scores AUSTRALIA.—First Innings. Trumper, b Nice .... 13 Armstrong, b Rushby jj Hill, Ibw, b Smith ... gi. Noble, h Nice ... _ . ~ Duff, b Hayes ... ~ ~ 00 fai ling c Hotfbs, b Smith ~33 McLeod, b Smith _ 35 Gehrs, not out "" ~ 1, Cottier, c Holland, b Smitii' » Kdly c Davis, b Smith G Howell c Holland, b Smith 0 bumlries 13 Total ... Cowling analysis :-Rushby one for 85, N,ce two for 70, Hayes ono (or l<\ Smith six for 27. SURREY.—First Innings. Hftyward ... ~ Hobbs ■" ~ Sundry ' ] ,