THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN ENGLAND [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1859, 5 June 1884, Page 2

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN ENGLAND [REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

London, June 2. The Australians commenced a cricket match to-day against the Eleven of Derbyshire at Derby. The weather was fine, and the attendance good, but tho wickefc was bumpy. The visitors went in first, and scored 273. The highest scorers were : — Bannerman, c and b, 46 ; and Turner, not out, 57. Spofforth's hand being now healed, he was able to bat, and scored 19 (caught). At the close of the day's play the home team had one wicket down for 26 runs.

(Received June 4, 2.10 p.m.) Loxdo.v, June 3. The cricket match at Derby concluded to-day, and resulted in a victory for the Australians by one innings and 40 runs. The County Eleven in the first innings scored 106, and having followed made 127 in the second, or a total of 233, against 273 for the Australians. Spof« torth bowled splendidly, and took the majority of Derbyshire's wickets. For the Home team Docker in the second innings was the highest scorer with 34. The weather was splendid, and there was a good attendance. Little interest was, however, taken in the contest.

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