CRICKET MATCH.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 138, 19 March 1872, Page 3

CRICKET MATCH.

T.C.C. v. COROMANDEL. Play was commenced about 10.30 a.m., the T.C.C, being the first to go to the wickets, Schofield and Dixon handling the willow to the howling of G. Norman, and Schofield was given out in the first over, being caught behind the wickets by Crump. This decision of the umpire gave great dissatisfaction. Dixon, after scoring one, was bowled the first ball of the second over by Becher. Bellers was the next to go, being well caught at short leg by Beeson—three wickets for two runs. Clayforth and Steadman were next in. and played steadily, Steadman making some splendid hits, and Clayforth playing slowly, hut surely. The Telegraph showed 10, 20, 30, 40, and, when Clayforth was bowled by Becher, it stood four wickets for 47, Clayforth having made a good 14. Mowbray filled the vacancy, and runs continued to come, Steadman playing still excellently Mowbray, too, seemed in form, and hatted well, putting one off the ground on to the road to square by for four runs. Now came very quickly the i howling, and fielding being rather loose, the Telegraph again told tales mounting up to 50, GO. 70, 80, 90 ; steady play at the good balls, and punishing hits at the loose ones, being the order of the day.

Not a chance was given by either player for an hour, unless one that Steadman lifted to long-on just over the bowler’s head, could bo called one, but Beeher, the bowler, tried for it, instead of allowing Beeson at long-field, whose ball it was, to take it. Atlast,'when the Telegraph'showed 99, Lacon went on with the slows, and the very first ball took Mowbray’s wicket, after he had scored 21 in nice style. Mowbray being a new cricketer in this district, was not aware that Lacon bowled slow, and so was unprepared for what he got. At this period an adjournment was made to luncheon at the Caledonian Hotel, which was well laid out by Host llagin. After the inner man was satisfied, Robinson went in with Steadman, and made three off the two first slows, and Steadman also managed to get hold of them, and runs commenced to como fast. After Robinson had scored 14, he was stumped off Lacou’s slows, and the score stood at 122 fur six wickets. Htiline joined Steadman, and made one off the first ball, and after getting three, was caught by Moss, also off the slows. Barnett followed suit, and retired for 0. Sarnies and Howard, the two last men, added five to the score, when Howard sent one back to Lacon, which of course he held. Sandes was not out for one, the total score of the innings being 131. The bowling of the Command 1 men showed an evident want of practice, their fielding being good all round, but the batting of our men was evidently too much for them. Lacon arid G. Norman were the first to appear at the wickets, and the first ball that was bowled by Robinson, the former hit right up to Sandes, at cover point, and he had to retire for o—one wicket forO. Talbot came next, but soon lost Norman, who was clean bowled by Howard for three—two for three. Golding came next, and Howard again was on the spot, taking nis wicket for o—three for four. Beeher then came when Talbot lost his wicket by another of Howard’s turn-overs —four for 10. Lb.yd was unfortunate, being out lliw—off Robinson forO. Crump then joined Talbot, but the latter was bowled by Howard, who was bowling splendidly, for seven—five for 15. Six wickets fell for 18, seven for 18, eight for 18, nine for 18, and the 10th man, Beeson, pulled the score up to 27, for which the innings terminated. The Coromandel men being so far behind went in again, but fortune did not seem to favour them. Talbot was run out for 0, and Cadman was bowled by Howard without scoring. Beeson played well for his 14, but had to succumb to Howard, who wouid not be denied wick -ts —3 wickets fell for 8 ; 4 for 16 ; 5 for 22 ; 6 for 25 ; 7 for 35 ; 8 for 37 ; 9 for 37 ; and 10 for 40.

The howling, as in the first innings,was evidently too good for the visitors, and the fielding also was first rate all round— Mowbray’s long-stopping especially, being deserving of notice. All together, we must say that we have not seen theT.U.C. play a better all round game during the season. The Coromandel men are certainly good wieketers; but their want of practice was evident a'l through. The following are the scores :

COROMANDEL CRICKET CLUB

Total 27

Second Innings.

Total

. 40

THE DINNER.

In the even ng the Coromandel team were entertain d at a dinner at the Volunteer Ilall. About 3G sit down to table at 7.30 n.m„ and an excellent table it was, prepared by 1L st Bellers, of the Q.C.E. Everyone seemed to do justice to the good things provided for them, and after the inner man had been satisfied, the following programme of toasts was gone through • “ The Queen and Royal Family,” proposed by the Chairman (Mr Allom). “The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," proposed by the VICE-CHAIRMAN (Mr Ward), and responded to by Captain Newby.

“ The Visitors,” proposed by the Chairman, and responded to by Mr Crump.

“The Winning Team,” proposed by Mr Lloyd, and responded to by Mr Robinson.

“The Umpires and Scorers” proposed y Mr Lloyd, and responded to by Mr Ward on behalf of the umpires, and Mr Puli.ei.m-: on behalf the scorers. “The Ladies” were proposed by Mr Gellion, and responded for most heartily by Mr Alston. “ The Press,” proposed by Mr Mowbray and responded to by Mr Wilkinson and Mr Sandks.

After these had been gone through, the party enjoyed themselves for an hour or so, singing songs, etc., and all separated, thoroughly pleased with the evening’s entertainment.

THAMES CRICKET CLUB. Fibst L\ni cts. Dixon b Becker 1 Schofield c ('rump, b Norman 0 Boilers c Booson, b Booker 0 Clayfortli b Becker - 14 Steadman c Becker, b Lacon ■M Mowbray b Lacon - VI Robinson st Norman, b Lacon Holme c Moss, b Lacon - 14 3 Barnett c and b Lacon 0 Saudes, not out 1 Howard c and b Lacon • 1 Byes .... 11 AVides .... 15 Lur Byes - 5 No bails - 1 Total .... - 131

First Innings. Lacon c Sanclcs, b Robinson 0 Norman. G., b Howard :’> Talbot b Howard 7 Golding b Howard - 0 Becker b Howard 2 Lloyd 1 b w. b Robinson - 0 Crump c Schofield, b Robinson - 0 James b Howard 0 Cadmau, not out 1 Moss b Robinson ... 0 lleuson b Robinson • 7 Bvcs ..... 3 Wales. 1 Leg byes - 2 No balls 1

Talbot, run out ... 0 Cr cl in an b Howard • 0 Beeson b Howard • 14 Norman, 1 b w, b Robinson 3 Golding b Robinson2 Lacon c Howard, b Ro’msoi • 1 Becker o Clayl'orth, b lubinson 2 James, run out ... 4 Lloyd b Howaid ... 2 Crump, not out, ... 3 Moss b Robinson 0 Byes 7 Leg byes 2