CRICKET.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4948, 11 February 1895, Page 3

CRICKET.

; i;y luiioaKs. JIASTERTOX v. CARTKRTON. Carterton snll'crcd a severe defeat at the hands of the Masterton Club on the Park Oval on Saturday, the team of the latter winning by an innings and two runs. Both Clubs j wei-e strongly represented, and odds | were about even on the result. A startling surprise was. however, in store for all concerned, ajid the uncertainties of cricket again verified. For a team of thirteen men to make only 17 runs, or, without counting extras, an average of one run apiece, was indeed surprising, ami Carterton hold the record for low scoring on a Masterton ground. To see such veterans as Beechey, McKenzie, Lindop. Eagle and Baillie retire from the crease without making a solitary single between them was disheartening in the extreme, and it was no wonder the younger playein lacked confidence. The ground was in very fair order, and the pitch suited the trundling of the Masterton bowlers to perfection. Broad was especially on the wicket, and ills howling proved unplayable. His remarkable average of 8 overs, 4 maidens,wickets, o runs, speaks for itself, lie clean fowled eight batsmen, and for the "hut trick" was deservedly applauded. Darrocli's average of 7 overs,.') maidens, ■8 wickets, 8 runs, was also good against finch batsmen, and his smart play in the field was especially commendable, making three splendid i catches from difficult angles, The | fielding of the Masterton team as a | wlioU showed a decided improvement, thfc benefit of the little practice iiidpjged in of late by several of their number beinp distinctly noticeable in itli department. With the snmil fatal of seventeen to beat, Masterton were- tent to the wickets facing the bowliijg of Beechey and Kiddie Buns cam# slowly at first, until the partnership of Cotterill and Perry, who both played excellent cricket, and tottqd . up 81 runs between them. Baillie relieved Kiddie with the ball, and bowled remarkably we), 1 , fwqiring six wickets for 25 runs. With Masterton 43 runs i;i the lead, Carterton again went in to endeavor to nvort a one innings defeat, but although Whatman put! on new bowlers, the visitors were , disposed of somewhat easily, making . 43 runs only, pr two bejiind the re- : quired number, McKenzio showed . some of his old form with the bat, , and ran up 14 not out, making the . only boundary bit for four of the day. f Booth was n.eit highest with 12, the . remainder boing sent out very . cheaply. Hansen secured ft wickets, ; Perry 4, ami Uargill '2 in his only j over. ) jlfpAfirs Harrison and Downaru i officiated so npipires, CARTEiiiox,—• Ist innings, j ' Booth, b Broad 2 i llenall, c Gargill, b Darroch ... '2 1 A. Lindop, b Broad ~, 2 1 Baillie, c and b Darroch ... 0 j Beechey, b Broad () Eagle, b Broad o Gordon, Jjfywt mi «j I JlcKenzie, b Broad ... Q ■ Rcid,b Broad mi .[ 3 Kiddie, bßroad... _ (j 1 % Lindop, c Darroch,b Broad' 0 Bunny,oawlb m) j

Allun, not out 0 > Extras 4 Total 17 CM'ratiON.—2nd innings. 800 l ill, c Hansen, b Perry ... 12 Eagi'.e, c Jackson, b Broad ... 3 Bail],ie, bHansen 5 Bcecliey, c Cargill, b Hansen... 3 Gore lon, c Hawke, b Perry ... 2 McK .enzie, not out H licit).; c and b Hansen 0 Kidt lie, b Hansen 0 W. 1 jindop, b Hansen 0 Bun;ay, st Whatman, I) Perry... 0 Alio q, b Cargill 0 A. L Mop, b Cargill 0 Extras 5 Total 4:| Total for Ist innings ... 17 Grand total (if) Masteiitox—lst innings. Whatman, c Eagle, b Bccchcv IS llaihsen, c King, b Kiddie ;; Broad, b Beechey (J Cotterill,b Baillie ]-l Cargill, b Kiddie () Perry, bßaillie 17 Writ;ley, not out, Q Darrocli, 1.b.w., b Baillie ... 5! Moore, b Baillie ' 0 Jackson, b Baillie ... ... 3 Hawlte, c Bunny (j Extras J,* Total (y | THE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM Below 1 give a brief description of the members of the eleven chosen lo do battle for Wairarapa against the Pahiatua County on Saturday next. An alteration may yet he made in the linal selection, when it is ascertained who can get away 011 the day. The selection committee have chosen competent men in all departments, and have pinned their faith in four of the Jlasterlon Club, three from Greytown, two from Carterton, and two from Malarawa. The followini; is the team

Whatman-.—the ■' father" of the team ; will probably act as skipper. Thorough genuine sport, anil good all-round man. Fine wicket-keeper and a steady and reliable bat. Severe on loose bowling. Broad.—Most scientific bowler in the team, and is improving every game. Puts in a lot of head-work, and very few runs as a rule can be made off his bowling. Is a safe and pretty bat, and clever anywhere in the field.

Ferry.—A lino all-round cricketer. Is generally a treat for the spectators when facing the bowling, putting a lot of science into his batting. A few years ago was among the best in the province, and is now regaining some of his old form. Battling Bold, and trickv bowler.

Cotthrill—Has gained a name as a batsman, and on a good pitch would no doubt be seen to advantage. Not a hard hitter, but generally makes a stand, Not a great success in the lield.

JjKKcixkv.—Ono of the old school. Generally treats the lield to a merry time while at the wickets. Hard hitter, and a "terror" on leg hits. Good change bowler on a smooth wicket.

Baii,i,lK—One of Carterton's host, A young player with a future before him. A very reliable bat; plays carefully and with great judgment. Also a splendid change bowler. W. Jriiii.—The ''demon" bowler of the team. Has an easy style, and never tires. Soon finds out any weak point in a batsman, and takes advantage of it. Has also a good stylo with the bat, and generally makes runs vory freely.

Hawke.—A brilliant man behind the wickets, but will probably go long-stop to Wliutmaii, ami there will he little fear of any bulls evading his " eagle-eye." One of the best batsmen in the team. Lefthander, and always makes au excellent stand,

Rowse.—Extra smart man in the field, especially near the batsmen. Very fair hat, and taking great interest in the advancement of the game, as Secretary to the Association, deserves his place in the team. Sai'kem,.—Has made some splendid batting records against the best bowlers, and is looked upon as a worthy man. Fair in the field.

Kxowles.—Another man of whose play lam not too familiar.. He is reckoned to be a slashing bat, and I only hope he may uphold the confidence the selectors have placed in him.