WHEN TEST TEAM MADE
200-MILE COACH TRIP TO PLAY CRICKET
FEATURES OF FIRST ENGLISH TOUR IN AUSTRALIA
"
NOT MANY GOOD BATSMEN
(By R. Abbit)
Within a few hours of sending my last article to press I got hold of a copy of William Caffyn's "Seventy-one not out.' Though not published until 1899, the book is not too common to-day and as I expect most of my readers have never seen it I propose to devote this week's article to the book, its author, and its relation to the first tour, that an English side ever made in Australia. It will be of great use when we come to the second tour, in which E. M. Grace took part, but I make no apology for dallying a little with it as it is a most readable book, and 1 strongly advise any of my readers who can get hold of a copy, to peruse it. I know that I opened it just for a glance and read it right through before I closed it again, and I made up both in pleasure and information for what I lost in sleep!
William Cafyn was born a hundred, they were met by ten thousand people and eight years age and en was at the other end of the voyngge! thily tree years of age when with į
wire.
via Severni
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six other of his brother professionale ¦ Cullyn saya very little about the of Surrey he agreed to go out to voyage, which prezumably win Australia under
11 The emptaity
th then new Suez Canal. 11. H. Stevenni, hineself a Survey of the passengres enquired who they
thats he had previous English cricketers did not m player
and when informent that they is played for the All
All England United All Fagland elevens also. In paruh wher than before." The
vinity nutches, we few author had a bad time with laya y and far betseeni, I nationed that quits but I have no doubt that ins Mesars, Spiers and Pond arranged the performances on the crnet enlivened Fit be parks that Zour by my best nattele, bart I did at the sing songs. then know
that these enterpris thes found the time hang very honey refreshment contractors," Caflwr ralls them, hard contain ments in Australia And that the team's first base on reaching Met-i bourne was at their Cute in Burkė, Street,
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moment of cricket practice on deck. FURTHER DETAILS
of the results of their matches i have already souken, but a dove qu
After they tails may be of interest.
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Tanze
The full list of the team was had won their first match, agamist follows:--H, H. Stephenson, W. Mort- lock, George Gestih cafton known an eighteen of Melbourne, they bad i to drive two hundred milles by coach Tom Sewell, Juntor, 10 Hen"), Charles Lawrence, W. Mudie, and to get to their next ground. William Caffyn, of Surrey: Roger were five horses and Catfyn calls it
"khaky
and fatiguing journey." Iddison and E. Stephenson, of York-sha
than ten More
years Inter W. G of Kent: Tom shire; George Bennett, of
Gence had something to say about Heurne of Middlesex: and G. Wells Gence had
W those coaches as a means of locom "Tiny", of Sussex. The team
It was quite a common occur- average
of age was just thirty years and one month, and there were but rence after some of the up country that one of the tourists the twelve of them to face the risks matches and accidents of a cricket tour which should take on a few of the local was a much more adventurous mat-side at a single wicket match. At Beechworth Grittit tank an eleven ter in those days then it is in the of the opposing side and dismissed present year of grace. The only in- formation
ion about the proanters which them for no rurs at all while he him- It is on interesting fart I can at present glean is that Mr. Self got six. F. W. Spiers was twenty-nine years that the team. presumably through of age when he, with Mr. Pond, sent Messrs. Spiers and Pond, were offer- the side out. Wirden muttons Spiersed £1,200 to say another month in in "Births and Deaths," but does not. Australia. Owing to
their profes
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1936.
Lust your Farie Meadown, left, and William Sefton, both of University of Southern California, vaulted 14 feet 1 inches at the National Collegiate Athletic Association incet, This year, at the NCAA meet in Chiengo, each equaled thie other's mark of 14 feet 1% inches for a new invet, record.
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION HAS GOOD YEAR
ACTIVITIES REVIEWED IN
ANNUAL REPORT
MEETING ON THURSDAY NEXT
When The Champions Fall Down
UNUSUAL CRICKET
STATISTICS
When, Worcestershire startled the cricket world at the start of the sea- nn by beating his pet county, a Yorkshiremian- ST exile-nud the greater the exile, the greater, the loyalty and to me:--
"This hasn't happened sines 1909. You might see how long it is after the other counties bent them, and any something good about Yorkshire by way of a change,"
HUSH-HUSH RULE AT
LORD'S
PITCH DRIED WITH BLANKETS
LAWN BOWLS
Duncan And Randle In The Final
POLICE PAIR OUTPLAYED
Nearly 11.089 people were able to watch an afternoon's Test erie- ket at Lord's one day last month
I. Duncan and S. Randle are the 14 only because the M.C.C. first to reach the final of the 1930 brought a new and hitherlo secret lawn bowls pairs championship of the law into opcraiten.
Colony.
It had been kept 'so secret that Yesterday' they defeated W, Greig, even the two emptains, G. O. Allen anet W. Mair on the Civil Service (England) and the Mabovat Kumar green by 19 points to 16 after [ of Vizianagram (All Inúšal, did not lively mintch. know of $1.
So I have been digging and delving, writes Tyan Sharpy in the Sondag
Duncan's extremely accurate draw- Chronicle. That's the worft of cricket:municated to them by the umpires, match, his shots several times pro- The existence of the rule was coming was an important feature of the
„¿hére ure so many stati«Les surround- ing it, in rum and records, and bails the former Yorkshire wie-ing ton good for Muir, despite the and blobs, that they are in danger, 84
bes-keeper, and "Panny” Waddra, polterman's excellent bowling. those who rejl discuver, of smother- lag the actual play, “
But it isn't difficult to find "some thing good." It's all good. Very
Since the war they had played, to the end of last season, DTR matches against all-ensters
Australian Suth African, Rest of England--and last only 47, otherwise Rr cent.!
THIS YEAR, NEXT YEAR- Hut Worcestershire's hasn't been the worst experience of the Chamn- plugs' opponents. Derbyshire haven't had a win since 1905 and that was the first siner 1995. Two win in about
Who was it telegraphed during that 554 opening partnership of Brown and Tunniclife, at Chesterfield in 1898; Five hundred for me. Expleting a wirkel
any day Chattertim, 1 be. tech. It to fit the next Prak victory.
Essex are going around with a hala; they have benten Yorkshin. In surces. -Seasons. -1934 and 35. But there nze their only stevenson kines 1911, in
matches,
20
Somerset who do not meet them every year, haven't had ú shout slime 1901, and M.C.C. siure 1908,
Northants have been beaten in 28 of 34 games since the war Enclud- ing rainy days!); and nete a win Miner 1933, Need 1
add, then, that the new Glamorgan haven't had a vie tory at
Playel 26: lost 171 SIX AUSTRALIAN "DUCKS" Others who have drawn binnk einer 13 war are Oxford University a the West Indies, but the boot is un the other leg of the Australling, as Yorkshire have not been able to beat The Komuni general meeting of, matcḥ, Mueno v. Colony, was played. them since 1902, when fleurge Hirst clubs of the Hongkong on Marele 7 and resulted in a win for and F. S. Jackson put them out for being 1-0. The 24 af Leeds. The score is "ucks" Hockey Association will be held next Macan, the scere Thursday, in St. Andrew's Church match between the Civillana and and the men only four between them Rail, Kowloon, at 5.30 p.m. The re- Macus was played on Marchandouts like the 3011, pike to the port and statement of accounts re- résulted in a win for Maeno, the score novie
12, view the past year's activities and being 2-1.
Well, there it is. With one excep- reveal that there is a balance in hand The visitors were entertained onion, Surrey, Kent, and Middlesex of $169,21,
March 7 to dinner at the Peninsula (five wins each), Lancashire (four). Hotel followed by a dance at the and Notts (three), have stood up best Membership-The Navy, Army and Club de Kecreto, both being presided to Yorkshire's post-war sweep, Find teams in the Colony are affiliated 10 poorly supported the functions proved Their victories total six. In 17 pea- the Association. The Infest Clubs to very enjoyable.
sons and 34 matches. Champions, become afiliated ne "Argonnuta,"
indeed.
Include Pond. - J rather suspect the¡sional engagements in England they all Civilian Clubs, Belling hockey" aver by Mr. A. A, Dand. Although the winner. It isn't easy, Sas52K,
could not accept but it is a good reason is that Spiers survived air
illustration not only of their popu- 1911-(he died only right arity but of the money-drawing before Caffyn) and by that time the public had begun to take a good deal capabilities of the tour,
Volunteer Signallers Hockey XV. International Touynement.—The Queen's College Hockey X1, and Union third Annual Tournament between of Interest in "ericketana" (a fout! And now, we were the players as Sports Club, and one, the Invegnitos, teams representing England, Scotland, word), while poor atel Pond departed i
As men they were probe | has, censed to exist.
Portugal, Ireland, Wales, Germany, cricketers? this Hfe in mid-Victorian days-pos-
and India,resulted in a win for sibly before
Almanark bly very mert like our present pro-
· Wisden's
fessionals
Cotinell During as a whole lo-day mukhe
the youk. 14. Portugal by one goul to ni? against started. But this is pure conjecture. the allowance for the fact that it was
Ravenhill, Major RCS. Hates, and England in the Boul, For the first troventy-five years ago when-every--
1.-J.-P. Williams, neteda Army-time-since-the-commencement of-the RECENT CONTROVERSIES
one had rather different make-up. ifockey representatives.
Tournament, China was unable to field a team. in checking through the desertufleis
cl
dick
Lt. Comdr. J. E. Breen, R. X.
Float.
tine.
Combined Services v. Ovilians,— The second Annual Match played on December 22 resulted in a score of two all.
Previous. Ties Favour Australia
-(Continued-frome Page-5}--
(Great Britain) lost to J. H. Craw ford 6-8, 5-7, 4-G.
Doubles G. P. tingles and. F. J. Perry (Great Britain) beat D. P. Turnbull and A. K. Quist 7-5, 6-4,
3-0, 6-3,
1021
Anderson
(Als-
The Council niet five times, the smallest number at a meeting being
SECOND ROUND Award of Bulges for the Season Hockey
BoardCon1334-38. To add 1935 to Colony and Umpires sisting of Major MILA. Campbell. international badges 4, to add 105 to
Australasia v. British Isles.-Play- 11. Cont. J. E. Broome, R.N. and Mr. colons bades and to International and 6, and won by Australasia by 3 ed at Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 4, 5 G. T. Palmer, was appointed at the badge for 1935, Colony badge 1. first meeting of the Council. Mr. A. E. Combined Colony and international matches to 2, and 11 sets to B. Guest, the fourtle member,
Singles. J. O of the Binder for 1935 1, to add 1935 to In- Board, was elected at a subsequent ternational badge 7, Colony badge for tralasia) beat M. Woosnam 6-4, 0-2, meeting. During the season, a series 1935 to add 1935 to International-1 and bent F. G. Lowe B-2, 6-3, of lectures designed to be of help to batge 3, International badge for 1985 est to Lowe 4-8, 4-6, I-U, and lost lo 13-0, 0-2. J. D. Hawkes (Australasia t both prospective umples and players were given by Major M.H.A. Camp- bell. The number of people attending who have assisted during the season
The Council is grateful to all those Woosnam 3-6, 6-0, 0-7, 3-6, 3-6.
Doubles.-J, O. Anderson and C. V. these lectures was
sory strall
in kuning grounds for practice and Todd (Australasia) heat M. Woosnahi A number of meetings was held on The season to discuss questions aring and to nominate Umpires for a particularly is the President and important Kames. number
of Offices of the Club de Recreio for xaminations were carried an and the uro of their halt for the dance resulted in three civilian and seven and the arrangements made therefore,
personnel being. pastedd qualified Hockey Umpires.
as and to umpires,
It is most interesting to empare of the players as they are found here the bustle crented by the start of and there in the earlier pages of acted as representative for the China: mulera cricket tour in Australia andalyn's book, a surprising murder What happened before this first Odyssey. In 1936 from the very start good bassinen an
of them are described as both ve y very good bowlers. of the tricket touson, age and before, Mortlock alone seems to have been honest throats have grown horse
bowler but. splendid long-stop- with arguments, and honest fists have pounded the bars in weli nigh every Bath of the Stephensons kept wicket an important pasition in these days. pub, in Qula la cricketing district while explaining Just what team the MCs well as towed. I suspect those aught to send, to
to say nothing of less bowlers and only a few of them obe of less where the days when all pros were interesting places. And the interest, tained to really spent form with the is on the Increase strality, us
write ne
bat. So far as I can make out only and will merely switch over to the can
G. Mortlock, Cailyn and per- play itself after the team has failshops Bennett and Tiny Wells been selected. But on that occasion, very much with the bat on this tour. Mr. Mallum who had come over to Umpiring by the way is not meation- make the rangements had a goed'save that sometimes the one spare deal of trouble in raising a side and mas they had stood for a match. very few people-only the Preti cricket enthusiasts (of whom fortun- They had a pleasant voyage Imune ately there bave been many after an enjoyable tour in which they through the game's history)-new planted, at the end of the visit iwelve flint the side was going. There was elm trees "on the outskirts of the a banquet given them the die before Melbourne ground." It would be in- they left London, but apparently only teresting to know if
them of any Mr. W. Burrup, the Iton. Secretary are still standing. And so we finishe of the Surrey County Club at the, with the first tour. It only remains time, and a Mr. F. P. Miller, who to add that, at the end of the book was a member of that Club, came Calfyn, writing in 1898-9, gave to see-them off from Liverpool in survey of the young players then-- the S.5. Great Britain. Compare now past players to us. His com- with the thousands who throng toments after the lapse of 37 years off the side of these days at mumply bear out the reputation he hore Victorin or whicheves may be their for being a very good judge of Vie
of departure! However if game. they crept unfieralded out of England;
(To be Continued.)
see
* station
FRECKLES · AND HIS FRIENDS
The Board, with the approval of the Council, decided to issue Umpirest | badges to qualined umpires at a costi of $2, cncli. The demand for badgen proved, however, to be disappointing.
26.
modation for seating and for chang 6-2. B representative matches, for necon- and O. G. N. Turnbull 4-6, 9-5, 4-#,
THIRD ROUND
1930
Australia v. Great Britain-Played and won by Australia by 4 matches at Eastbourne on June 8, 7 and 9,
to 1, and 12 sets lo 8.
Single-J. H. Crawford (Aus- tralia) beat H. G. N. Lue 3-0, 0-2. 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 and beat J. C. Gregory FORTHCOMING TRIALS 0-2, 7-5, 6-8, 6-3. H. C. Hopman (Australia) bent Gregory 8-6, 6-4, 9-7 and beat Lee 6-3, 4-6, 7-9, 0-2, Swimming trials to choose Army. representatives for the Colony cham-
Doubles. J. Crawford and H, C, At the invitation of Hongkong a pionship wil take place in the
to I. G. Hopman (Australia) Jost visit was received from the Macan Y.M.C.A. bath, Kowloon, at 230 Collins, and J. C. Gregory B-8, 8-10, Hockey Club on March 7 und 8.. The on Monday, August 8.
INTERPORTS
In He Goes!
2-6.
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footballer und Northraptorshipe batsman. In the Randle was chiefly concerned muddles eif Love's, while the crowd envering his partner's shut whole, of a 900, who had patiently waited although now and again he scored just for the rain to stop and then; with seme splendid finał deliveries., For the turf to dry, watched from the ring.
Greiz kicked consistency and he evuld not match Duncan. It was Covering the whole wicket were largely due to Mair that the score 3 score or more Army, pattern was so close. blankets, over which the light roller was being pushed up and down the wicket.
The players were level 11-all on the Nth and H-all on the 16th, but titereafter the winners forged abend There was nothing unusual in the win counts on the 18th, 19th and operation itself, o flae inw (No. 20th hends. On the last hend Greig 122) on ik stands in "Wisden“ under i had Muir required Ave to save defent, the regulations Trained The Board of fast the best they could do weng a Control Test Matches at bone state; two. clearly:
IR.C. BEAT RECREIO In ordine to facilitate
Exelting bowle was witnessed at play at the earliest mossible min-¦
during wet wealber the the K.C.. yesterday evening when the Indian Recreation Club defented the Club de Recreio on the last bend by
triit
groundsman shall practicable
Covers,
mirates.
ndopt other
ເນ
to rid the surface of the 19-18. ground, other than the pitch of water or dampness
time at any except while play in progress,
Recyebo were leading 18-16 on the 20th head, and the Inst hend had to : bo played three times before a decision could he arrived at, the game ande hindi
words ending in ninust complete darkness "other than the pately" is taken from at 2.10 p.m. "Wisden,**
The
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G. O. ALLEN'S SURPRISE
In the first shots of the last head, (both 'trains registered a draw after sume partipularly fine bowling. The The fears of many that Lord's, the second shets resulted in a burnt head, exalted authority
everything necessitating the third play-off, în erkeket, had bungled, were stom fö, which the Ï.R.C. scored three shots, b alloyed, for Dolphin, with 1
The LLC, led comfortably until twinkle in his eye, presented the tw the eleventh head, when Recreio
chapter
נוי
astonished enptains with
and verse in the shape of the secret scored a particularly fine five. From code of rules, of the existence of then until the Gnal head it was a which, it appears, none but a few ding-dong struggle, ench team alter- privileged authorities were aware! nating in the lead.
Both caplaius took the printed sheet in turn and stating mold the C. M. Alves, P. A. Yvanovich, H. E. Teams: Recreto-F. A. Machado, blankets and he, steadily Rozarin, L.I.C.-D. M. Khan, A: K. sopping squelching Faller, roud it through:
Minu, M. Y. Adal, A, R, Dallah.
carefully.
marie
Finally the captains agreed to the procedure being continued, although whteb, though officially passed and G. O. Allen, as he came in with the operative. had never been Maharaj. still carrying the vilal known, at least to the public or the document and scanning it for spuri-Press. ous evidence, shouted in a friend bi the Pavilion: "It is out of my hands now."
Henceforward, the pitch-the strip' between wicket and wicket-is, like the rest of the ground, subject
So, it appears, the M.C.C. were to all reasımable means of treatment. playing this Test match under rules for the removal of water.
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