The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-31
Sporting Intelligence.

CRICKET MArcH-There appears to be considerable
excitement and discussion in sporting circles in relation
the termination Of the late match between the Canada
Club and the combined strength of the st. George and
Union Clubs of this city and Philadelphia The account
gave at the time understood the affair,
having been eyewitness. We have since learned
further particulars from each Of the parties interested
and, impartial judge have to the conclusion
that there foundation for reversal of the
first decision We not only. consider the st. George
Club at fault but believe the Canada player
innocent of the slightest wish to terminate the game
upon any other grounds than because they were i'll
treated, and one of their players grossly insue d.
The St George Club admi. that Dudson wrong in
attacking Helswell in the outra geous he did,
and offer for him but they think the CanB da
Club was not justified in the position 1t assumed and in
the refusal to continue the game upon any conditions
1t is that the Canada Club refused to continue
the game upon any conditions upon this point
wrong account said that they agreed to 20 il
the ST George Club would withdraw the ndiv idual who
committed the offence They, from the first moment
refused all overtures made by their oppone nts 1t sp
pears according to the version OF the affair wen by the
Canadians that Helewell did not intend to hit Dudson
with his bat when he against him ; it purely
accidental as Helewell was looking at the ball as he
running aud did not mind how he carried his bat
He did intend TO against him. he considered he had
perfect right to do, according to the laws Of the game
When the two came in contact Dudson called Heewell
soue hard name or made an angry remark which in.
duced to think he intended to attack him, to avoid
which he toward the other wicket, Dudson fol-
lowing, when the 81 george players stopped MN, ana
he then threw the ball which struck Hee we'll in the
small of the back, without njurug him. however, to the
extent first reported. Dudson not knocked down
with Hele bat and therefore did not lay rolling
the ground in great PAIN reported by some Of the
papers.
The St George Club made every effort to settle the
difficulty and 60 with the game but the Canada Club
the insult too gross to be removed and aban
doned the game.
This is true and correct statement OF the affair, and
we will add that had it happened in Canada or in Eng
land player who forgets himself so far as to commit
such an offence throwing bail at an opponent would
be at expelled from the club he might at the tim
be member OF, and not suffered TO appear upon any
cricket ground, become member of any other club
There many other points which forbear touching
upon merely remarking in conclusion that many of the
Canada players peculiarly situated, officers in
the British army, and could not have acted otherwise
than they did II fortunate under the circumstances
to which allude, that the individual of the Canada
club nsulted, was private gentleman
We regret very much that the conclusion OF this
MATCH which had been looked forward to with much
anxiety, Of such unfortunate character, it has
put end every thing of the kind hereafter We
done with this matter and leave those interested to
range the difficulties as they best can
SHgn,pAN's ENGLISH SroRrs-Our citizens will have
an opportunity Of indugiDg in healthy sports looking
at those who do by visiting Castle Garden next Wednes
day Some of the sports highly divertng and nothing
will occur to offend the ear or eye OF the most iasti