INTERPORT CRICKET.
SHANGHAI'S GOOD SCORE.
HONGKONG OPEN WELL.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Illuminated with myriads of coloured lanterns į the ground seemed a veritable Fairyland. The railings e circling the green were festooned with them, while from the high trees at the eastern end of the ground lights twinkled like the little stars above. To Mr. J. Barton belongs the credit of the decorations around the ground whil the electric illumination of the pavilion and band stand, which was also very effective, was arranged by Lieut. E. W. Isaacson, R.N the special supply of current being kindly pro- vided by the Hongkong Electric Company Ld., who also wired up the cinematograph machine by carrying a wire from Murray Road along the trees. Not a breath of wind arose to mar the effect of the illumination and the scene on the ground on Saturday night will live long in the memory of all presen'.
It was a
On Nov. 16th the only sport in Hongkong was the interport cricket match; all other fixtures had been cancelled in order that the local sport- ing community might have an opportunity of witnessing the contest between Shanghai and Hongkong. The morning was not a promising one; clouds obscured the sky and towards the tiffin hour rain threatened, but fortunately held off for the day, the slight drizzle which occurred once or twice during the afternoon being insufficient to affect the condition of the pitch, which was in good order. The light during the day, however, was defective. The ground of the
happy idea to have an open-air Hongkong Cricket Club has always a pretty ap- cinematographic exhibition The pictures were pearance, and this was enhanced yesterday by the exceedingly good and it was evident that decorations provided in honour of the visitors. the exhibition was highly appreciated. The Festoons of lanterns circumferenced the ground arrangement for this was made with the and bedecked the pavilion. A special stall, proprietors of the cinematograph who have been draped in red cloth, was erected for the gubera- exhibiting at the Café Weismann for some atorial party on that part of the ground near months past, but they have never since their the Hongkong Club, and after the tiffin recess visit to the Colony had such a large audience was occupied by H.E. the Governor and Lady as they had on Saturday night, nor a more Lagard who watched the game with keen in-appreciative one. Fireworks, refreshments and terest until stumps were drawn at 5 the excellent music of the band of H.M 8.
p.m. Close to this stall
a large matsbed "King Alfred" made up the rest of the provided for members, sul scribers, guarantors, progam ne on the ground. their families and lady friends. The goueral public found ample sitting accommodation in the matshed erected by Messrs i esbirel and Farmer at the end of the ground near Murray Barracks. This shed was draped with flags and added to beauty of the very pretty picture which the cricket ground presented. The attendance in the morning was not a large one, bus after tiffia sitting accommodation was at a premium, and besides the crowd on the ground there was another lined up outside the fence, composed principally of coolies who apparently take a keen interest in the game. Proceedings were considerably enlivened during the afternoon by selections of music played at intervals by the band of the 119th Infantry. The umpires were Lieut. Col. Carter, for Hongkong; and Com- mander Leatham, R.N., for Shanghai. Messrs. C. R. S. Cooper (Shanghai) and J. Hall (Hong- kang) were the scorers.
Was
That the fielding throughout the day was excellent, and both teams gave a good account of themselves. There was very little missed that it was possible to stop, and Harry Hancock as wicket keeper was particularly smart at his work.
The following are the scores :-
SHANGHAI.
FIRST INNINGS.
R. N. Anderson, c and b Irvine......
H. B. Öllerdessen, run out
W. Rodolph, b Sharpe.
J. K. Brand, b Sharpe.
P. Lambe, b Sharpe
A. G. H. Carruthers, b Sharpe
L. Walker, o Makin, b sharpe
D. R. McEuen, b Makin
A. F. Wheen, l.b.w., b Pearce
1
54
20
0
13
U
N. L. Sparke, st. H. Hancock b Sharpe... 2
T. Main, not out
Sundries
HONGKONG.
333
The cay's festival concluded with a supper and dance at the Hongkong Club. On these rare occasions, when ladies are permitted to enter, it is nperfluous to remark that the opportunity is not neglected, and the Club after ten o'clock on Saturday night was speedily filled" with fair women and brave men. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Lugard who came down Fête from Mountain Lodge to witness the remained to supper. The reading room had been prepared for the dance and after the supper the Band of the Middlesex Regiment played dance music, and dancing was kept up with great animation until one o'clock.
SECUND DAY.
HONGKONG WIN FIRST INNINGS.
J. K. Brand, not out
[November 25, 1907.
P. Lambe, o Edwards, & Pearce
3
D. R. McEnen, at H. Hancook, b Sharpe 2 A. F. Wheen, ở sad b B. Hancook A. G. H. · ́arruthers, b Sharpe. N. L. Sparke, not out
Eights wickets for
THE LAST DAY.
3
1
0
............149
HONGKONG VICTORIOUS.
A blue sky and pleasant sunshine favoured the third and last day of the interport contest, which concluded on November 19th. On alí sides it was voted to have been so excellent match, and' that interest continued till the finish was manifested by the large aud en- thusiastic crowd in attendance to witness the foal stages of the great game. The Indies, taking advantage of the file weather, were it anything more numerous than on the previous days, and their pretty costumes and bright coloured parasols enhanced the beauty of the picture which the cricket ground has presented during the last few days. Play yesterday was on the whole slower than it had been on either of the previous occasions, the remaining batsmen for Shanghai playing carefully and taking advantage of only the occasional loose deliveries | which came their way. Then Hongkong went in with 136 to make, and the batsmen played a careful gime until the win appeared in sight. lu fact, the ouly "slugger' wao weat in was Harry Hancock and, as on the previsas day his stay was short, but while he was there he scored rapidly, and as he left the field his total was marked up as 19 Hongkong won the match by one run and four wickets.
The second day of the interport cricket carni- val opened on Nov. 18th in dull threatening weather. The wicket was heavy, the light was bad and the weather conditions promised rain at any moment. But the rain did not come, although the spectators did. They were as numerous and enthusiastic in the result of the contest B.S on the opening day, and loudly applauded every brilliant feat of batsman, bowler or fielder, H.E. the Governor and Lady Lugard attended in the afternoon, watching the
secon 1
qatil day's p'ay
stumps were drawn By courtesy of Admiral Moore the band from H.M.. King Alfred was in attendance during the afternoon and played an excellent programme of music. Play was of the same high standard as on the opening da, sud Hongkong were eventually despatched for a total of 261, of which Edwards compiled 60 within the hour, while Lanning put up the respectable score of 58 before succumbing to Maio. The local team thus won by 49 in the first innings, Shanghai's total being 212.
Following are the scores and analysis :—
HONGKONG.First Inninge.
17
The following are the scores and analysis :
First innings
SHANGHAI,
SECOND INNING“,
H. B. Ollerdessen, b B. Hancook. R. N. Anderson, b Pearce
.212
18
67
W. Rodolph, at H. Hancock, b Sharpe L. Walker, o H. Hancock, b Pearce
13
42
14
P. Lambe, e Edwards, b Pearce
0
D. R. McEuen, st H. Hancock, b Sharpe
2
3
1
J. K. Brand, c Turner, b Sharpe
A. F. Wheen, c and b R. Hancock
A. G. H. Carruthers, b Sharpe....... N. L. Sparke, not out T. Main, run out
Extras
Main Carruthers Sparke Anderson
First innings
28785
21
0
4
Total BOWLING
...897
ANALYSIS.
0. M. B. W 10.5 2
36
$
18
8
12
3
2
4
HONGKONG.
...261
SECOND INNINGS.
T. E. Pearce, o Anderson. b Sparke
25
R. Hancock, o Brand, b Main
48
H. R. Makin, b 8parke
W. C. K. Turner, o Anderson, b Main
2%
H. Hancock, u Anderson, b Main.
19
9
ย
1
9
398
•
0. M.
R.
W.
25
8
*
19
6
3
21
H. R. Makin Corp. Sharpe J. Irvine Capt. Beasley.
7
2
1
16.2
37
6
4
h
52355
41
18
52
0
11
Total
212
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
M. 0.
R. W.
Irvine
18
3
56
I
Makin
13
2 35
1
Sharpe
24
4
71
7
R. Hancock, b Main.
Pearce
11 2
39
1
H. B. Makin, b Sparke
T. E. Poarce, l.b.w., b Carruthers
46
FIRST INNINGSIS.
H. Hancock, b Sparke.
27
R. Hancock, b Main...
21
W. C. D. Turner, b Main
27
H. R. Makin, b Sparke
14
Capt. H. M. Beasley, b Main
0
T. E. Pearce, l.b.w., b Carruthers
46
Lt. J. McG. Taylor, c Ollerdossen, b Main 2
H. Hancock, b Sharpe
27
A. E. Lanning, b Main.
58
W. C D. Turner, not out..
20
W. Edwards, b Carruthers
60
A. E. Lanning, not out....
13
J. Irvine, St. Wheen, b Main
3
Sundries
3
Corporal Sharpe, not out..
Sundries
0
3
144
Four wickets for
THE EVENING FETE.
The Fête on the Cricket ground in the even- ing was one of the best arranged events of the kind ever held in the Colony in connection with Interport Cricket festivals. It was a perfect night for an open-air festival. There was a very large gathering of ladies and gentlemen on the ground after dinner, sod a dense crowd of Chinese gathered outside the ground to witness what was taking place within the enclosure,
R. N. Anderson......... 16
14 N. L. Sparke
A. G. H. Carruthers 23 D. R. MaEnen.....
3
SHANGHAL.-Second Innings.
Total
261
T. Main..
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
0. M. 27.2 6 74
R.
W. 6
$ 51
1
2 74
2
....
6 44
2
19
1
H B. Ollerdessen, b R. Hancock
18
R. W. Anderson, b Pearce
67
W. Rodolph, st H. Hancock, b Sharpe L. Walker, o H. Hancock, b Pearce
13
12
A. P. Lanning, not out Edwards, e Lambe, b Main. Captain Beasley, not out
Extras
B. Hancock T. E. Pearce
Total....
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
4398628
INTERPORT TENN13.
THE DOUBLE; MATCH.
One of the best games of double tennis that has ever been seen in Hongkong, even includ- ing the mɔmorable matches between the Brothers Hancook and Beasley and White, and the latter pair and Pinckney and R. Hancock, was the match played for interport honours on Nov. 19th. Captain H. M. Beasley and Lieut. T. A. Whyte represented Hongkong, while the players for Shanghai were Messre. A. G. H. Carruthers and H. De Voen. The sonditions for a win were the beat out of five sets. Beasley had the opening service and Mongkong won the first game, though the server gave one double fault, and deuce was called once. Shanghai won the next game, two-lɔve, De Voss serving and Beasley losing three of the points. The third
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