THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN ENGLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH. — COPYRIGHT.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1880, 24 July 1884, Page 2

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN ENGLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH. — COPYRIGHT.]

[reuter's telegrams,] Australia v. All England, kLontjox, July 21, noon. The secoiid contest between the Australian cricketers anil the All England team commenced to-day, on Lords ground. The English representative eleven were composed as follows : Dr. W. G. Grace, Lord Harris, Hon. A. Lyttleton, Messrs Ohnstopherson, A. P. Lucas, W. W. Read, A. G. Steele, Barlow, Peate, Shrewsbury, and TJlyett. Bannermau and McDonnell were the first to face the bowling of the Englishmen. The latter was bowled almost the first bali without scoring. Murdoch filled the vacancy. He and'Bannerman had scored 20 before they were parted. Bannerman being bowled when he had made 12. Giffen then joined the captain, and runs began to run up rapidly, the South Australian being in splendid form. Murdoch, however, was given out leg before when he had contributed 10, and Midwinter, who followed, was only able to add 3. Bennor, the next mau, became Giffen'a partner, and the board showed the century before they were separated, Bonner having run up a well-played 25, Blackham followed, but was soou iun out without scoring. Scott then came in, and together with Giffen, succeeded in punishing the English bowling. Giffen, at length, succumbed to a well-pitched ball, having scored 63. His innings throughout was faultless, and his display of batting was splendid. He never gave a chance until bowled. Palmer took his place, but was only able to contribute 7, when he was caught. Spofforth followed, and met with a similer fate without scoring. I'oyle, the last man in, was able, with Scott, to make another excellent stand against the bowling, which was frequently changed. The score ran up rapidly, aud 200 still saw them at the wickets. Another 29 runs were added when Scotb was caught, having scored the highest individual total (75), and the innings then closed, Boyle being not out with 2G to his credit. Scott's innings throughout was an excellent one, and his play frequently called forth applause. The bowling of the Englishmen was generally 'excellent, and their fielding was vci y good. The follow ing is the full score : — AUSTRALIANS.— First Innings. McDonnel, b .. 0 Scott, c 75 Bnnncrman, b ... 12 Palmer, c 7 Murcoch, lbw ... 10 Spoffortb, c ... 0 Gif Fen, c 63 Hoyle, not out ... 26 Midwinter, b . . 3 Sundries .. ... 8 Bonnor, c .. ... 25 Blackham, run out 0 Total 229 The Englishmen then commenced their first inning, Grace and Lucas being the first to go in. The Gloucestershire veteran only secured 14 when lie was caught. Shrewsbuiy took his place. Lucas was dismissed with a catch when his score stood at 23, aud Ulyett joined Shrewsbury. The two professionals made a gooil stand, until Shrewsbury was stumped for 27, Ulyett being not out with 18 runs to his credit, and play ceased for the day. | Received 22nd July, 1.30 p.m. Londox, July 22, 3 p.m. The match «xt Lordo, Australians v. All England, was continued to day in Jine weather, and before au enormous attendance of people. On the resumption of the Englishmen's first innings, Ulyett, "not out " of yesterday, and Steele took their places at the wickets. Both batsmen played steadily, and the scote ran up rapidly, Steel making some grand hits. When Ulyott had added 14 to his score, making it 32, he was bowled, and Lord Hairis joined Steel. The partnership, however, was of short duration, as his Loidslup had only made 4 when he was bowled. Bulow was the next man in, and he and Steel ?oon became set at the wickets. The Australian bowling was severely punished, and the score continued to advance, both batsmen being; in splendid form. Latest advices from Lord's grouud gives the score as follows : Englishmen, first inuings, five wickets down for 231 ; Steele, not out, 77 j Barlow, not out, 36. (Received July 23rd, 2.5 p.m.) London', July 22, evening. Intelligence has just been received that the hist innings ot the English Eleven has closed for a total of 379, being a majority of 150 o\er the Australians' score. Barlow and Steele were separated when the former had made 38 (caught). Reed joined Sfceele, and the score was further augmented by the latter, who continued to play an excellent game, completely collaring the bowling, which was frequently changed. Reed was bowled when he had earned 12 runs, and the hon. A. Lyttelton followed. The score continued to increase rapidly, and the board showed 300 before the two gentlemen were parted, Lyttelton succumbing to the bowler, when be had 31 to his credit. Christopherson was next man, and for some time remained Steele's partner, the Lancashire crack continuing to hit freely all round. Christopherson had scored 17 when he was caught, and shortly after Peate (the last man) joined Steele, the latter was bowled, his score being 148. His innings throughout was a grand one. He gave a chance shortly after going in, but was badly missed, and he took advantage of the opportunity. His play thereafter was faultless. Pe.ate was not out with 8, aud the innings closed for 379. The following is the full score :— ALL ENGLAND.-First Innings. Grace, c, ... . J4 Lucas, c, 28 Shrewsbury, s ... 27 Ulyett b 32 Harris, b . ... 4 Steel, b '.".' '..' 148 i^rlow, c 3S Reid, b ... 12 r >tteltonb 31 - Christoperson c .. 17 Pe.-xtc, not out ... 8 Extras 20 Total 379 * Later After the usual interval the Australians went in for the second inniugs, and sent in McDonnell and Bannerman to face the bowling. The game commenced well, | both batsmen showing good defence. The board showed 30, when McDonnell, who had contributed 20, was bowled. Murdoch joined Baiinerman, and the runs continued to come freely, the half century being quickly passed. The captain, however, shortly after this was caught, after putting together 17. Bonnor followed, but was only able to add four, when he was caught by the bowler. Bannerman met with a similar fate when bis score reached 27. Time was then called, and the play ceased for the day, the Australian score standing 73 for four wickets.

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