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CRICKET.
N.S. AVALES v. TASMANIA. ,
Despite the heat early in tho day; and
the rainstorm in the afternoon, pluy at
the Sydney cricket ground between Now
South AA'nlp- and Tasmania was (says
Hip "S.M. Heiald") of an inlcrestiug
character, and ni contrast to tho weari-
some display of defensive cricket by the
Tasmaninns on Friday. Their total be-
fore lunch leached 51, whereas the Welsh-
men --coied 110 during that period on
Satin day.
Notwithstanding that a fhundcrsioim
caused a cossation of play from 3.50 to
3.15, no fewer than SôS runs were btored
during the day. All tho batsmen dis-
missed made 40 or more îuns, with tho
marvellous Macartney heading the list
with 101 not out.
H. Cranney, .who made 75, made some
very neat oir strokes, his cutting being
excellent. Ratcliffe, a promising left-
hander, mado 51, and was then brilliantly
caught at point by Freeman, off Paton,
the fieldsman, who jumped into tho air,
intercepting the ball high up, with his
right arm tully extended.
The youthful prodigy. J. M. Taylor,
gave'further pvidence of his coming great-
ness oy playing a superb innings of 83.
This young batsman executes his strokes
all round the wicket with the confidence
and easo of a veteran. Ho is a distinct
credit to ex-coach A. C. Bannerman. Eric
Bull, who is as tall a man as R. J. A.
Massie, but not so athletic-looking, play-
ed sound cricket for 42. Bull's methods
denote'a studious mind, as tho Middle
Harbour representative plays every ball
as it should be^playod. His forcing shols
aro generally straight with or slightly lo
either sido of the wicket-a sure sign that
he wields a perpendicular bat. Andrew s
48 not out was a neat effort, iu which
clever wrist and foot work were notice-
able. Andrews continues to enhance his
reputation as nu all-rounder.
Tho Tnsmnnians were thorough triers in
the field, but the bowling was of only,
mediocre qualit}*.
With o'io vvicKet down for 37 in re-
sponse' to Tasmania's 183, Cranney (16)
and Ratcliffe (15) continued the Now'
South AVales first innings, and ' bidore
they were pnrlcd the total hnd'ienchöl
131, or 129 for the partnership. Ratcliffe
was the first lo go-magnificent]}* caught
nt point by Freeman off Paton. J; M.
Taylor and Cranney were not long asso-
ciated, as the latter was caught by Haw-
son close in on the leg side, tho batsmuu
mistiming a pull. Al tho adjournment,
for lunch the total was 147, Taylor being
9 and Billi 3.
On' resuming the weather became
threatening. "Bull and Tnylor'gavo trou-
ble, adding 96 before Bull (42) playod a
ball 'from Paton on to his wicket. Tho
record was n'ow four wickets lor 232.
Macartney, tho captaiulof the side, was
nexti'''and 'soon demonstrated that Ins
eyes, feet, mid' hands were in unison, as,
nltliohgh' the light was very bad; ho play-
ed bright p.nd confident cricket, l'iity
five rUns were added, then Taylor played
on.lo Pat'iU and retired, after playing a
Ihoroughlr fcound and arlTstic i pilings for
83. He'gave one chance jur.t.bpforo being
diSmiss'ptl. Taylor.scored 228-in-lhe ie
cent New South Wales v. Victoritin colls'
match, a feat he subsequently eclipsed m
ä club inatch, when his total-'was'235. .
Shortly after Andiows's "advent light
rain began to fall, and nt 3.50 p.m. it
became so heavy that the players letired,
and did not resume until 5.15 p.m.
Macartney took'only 42 minutes to make
his first'50, and ho and Andrews added
97 in the last three-quarleis of an hour,
the total being 403 for five wickets. Tho
Welsh captain i cached his century just
before 6 o'clock, after being at the wic-
kets only 63 minutes. His 101 not out was
not a characteristic display, as ho gavo a
r.hpnee of stumping when 10. , Androws
finished with 43 not out; having helped
his captain to add 118 to tho total in 5?
minutes.
Tho 'maleh ended early on Monday
afternoon in a victory for the Mother
State by an innings and 180 runs.
Although not fully representative" of
the cricketing strength of the State, the
home team was a. fairlv powerful one
so powerful as to completely overshadow
tho_ visiting team. The Island eleven,
which was not the best that could hnvc
been selected, was weak in both bowling
and'batting, but the men were keen triers
in the field, and they were kept fairly
busy, especially on Saturdny.
No doubt tho Tasmanian«, w'ill return
homo richer in cricket knowledge than
when they- left, as they had ample oppor
tumty of witnessing somo high-class bats-
men, including C. G. Macartney, in no-
tion. Massio's left-handed bowling, too,
must have proved nn eye-opener to them.
Monday's play nords but little com-
ment. "Now South AVales had lost five
wickets for 403 on Saturdny; tho remain-
ing five wickets, including Macartney's
und Andrews, went for 48 runs. Tho
sudden failure of tho bnl6mcn was due to
the vyickpl, "which appealed lo bo slow,
nono of the balls making pace off tho
pitch. Maeaitnpy ouly added 9 to his
score of .Saturday, and Andrews 24, the
others'making no showing whatever.
T.i »mania had a. deficit of 28S to wipe
off to save an innings defeat. Excepting
Hawson, who batted freply for 32, Robin-
son, who stonewalled for 35 minutes for
31, and Paton, who mado a valuable 19,
none of the of hers could mnko any ("land
whatever against the bowling of Massie
and Scott, the latter securing three
wickets in one over for 4 runs. Tho in-
nings concluded tit i p.m. for'K18, leaving
New South Wales victorious . by nu in-
nings and 180 runs.
TO-MORROW'S MATCHES.
. Kingston v. Kettering. - For King-
borough shield. Kingston: Lucas (2),
Tringi'ove -(2" Pearsall, Hazell, Groom-
bridge, ^Hnyes, Monlealh, Coombes,
Brown: emergency, Baynton. Kettering
from Colton (2), Hughes (2). Farnnel (2),
Mooro, Hart, Torpy, Davie. 1ms, Fletcher,
G. Davie, Oxley, Hill, Jackson, Harrison.
South Hobart v. Union.-This match
will take place at Old Beach. Players
are requested to catch I he motor-launch
leaving the Feirymcn's Dock at 1.15 p.m.
sharp. "South: Whittaker, G. Gieen, O.
O'Connor. Powell, Davidson, Fry, Ciaek
nell. Stuart, Alíeme, Absolom, Gibbons.
Sandford v. Y.M.C.A.-This match will
tnkp place on S.ituidav n< Snndfoid.
Y.M.C'.A. will bp represented by (ho
following:-Free, A\rhite, Bralian. C»fo
AVplsh,- Suckling (2>. reauall, Taylor
Gordon, and Kicks. Player.-, me to catch
the 1.15 boat.
DENISON ASSOCIATION.
Derwent v. Crescent.-To be played on
(he North Hobart ground. Crescent
Streit. A'outi' (2,, Gorhuid. Lewi-, .Alan
son (2). AVhite. Bonow, Bennet!, Cuth
bpitsiii, HiiLphiies, riu-h. DtwuiI:
W. Batchelor. J .Cairns, K. Coleman, C.
Bowden, E. Pearce, C. Cantrell, A. Boon,
N. A'autin, L. Oates K. Nimmo, A.
Logan, F. Finlayson.
DAA'IES SHIELD.
Lindisfarne v. Davis Lid.-The follow-
ing will rppipsenl Lindisfarne:-H. Owen,
F. Hart, D. McDonald, R. Havter. O. R.
Connor, D. Lord. A. AVaH-er, AV. Mc-
inerney, C'. Bennptto, E. Sausom, H. Pel
ham. Davis's tram Hie following:- T.
Coulson, ffr Riehardsyoii, E. Young, li.
Jeffrey, W. Hmding, R. Hemmiiigway,
L. Richardson, D. Cnipman, AV. Osborn,
C. Bueirde. A Richaid-on, E. Free, F.
J one-., H. Tanner.
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