CRICKET.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 173, 25 August 1909, Page 3

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIA v. MIDDLESEX. P/ Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright London, August 23. At Lords to-day -the Australian cricketers, commenced their inuidi against Middlesex. Rain fell up till the luncheon hour, but the wicket was easy. The .Middlesex team comprises— Warner, Doughs, Hendron, Tarrant, Uol>ert>o», llcnlron. Murrcll, Trott, Wells. .Minion and Hearne. Mac.-.liiey, Carter, O'Connor, Haitigan ar..l leaver are omitted from the Australian team. A start was made at 12.20 o'clock. .Middlesex has lost two wickets for 111, Scores:

Douglas, c Cotter, b Hopkins .. 41 Warner, not out ... .. .. 77 Hendren, e Cotter, b Ransford .. 20 Tarrant, not out .. ... .. 21 Rain caused frequent delays. Douglas played an excellent innings, lasting fo r 45 minutes. His score included four tourers.—One for 02. Hendren made some good hits oil Hopkins, and the century was reeled off in 80 minutes.—Two for US. Owing to rain stunips'werc drawn at 5.40 o'clock. Warner played flawless cricket. Armstrong bowled with wonderful steadiness for nine overs for three' runs, but Whitty was freely punished. DEATH OF JIB. CONWAY. Melbourne, August 24. The death of Mr. Conway, a notable figure in the cricket world is announced. Deceased was the organiser and manager of the first Australian team that visited England. EXGLISH COUXTY CHAMPIONSHIP. London, August 23. Kent is practically assured of the county championship.