Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-10-07
Tn. Personnel of the English Eleven.


The following sketch of the merits of each
English player now in New York, taken from
Lillywhite's Guide to Cricketers, may, per-
haps, be read with interest
CAFFYN, WILLIAM, born at Reigate, Feb. 2,
1873. This excellent player has now taken tho
prominent position of ono of the best bowlers
in England, as well as batsman and fields
man. Much more, therefore, need scarcely be
said of himi ;. He is one of the United Eleven
His + zee is trife more than medium, and is
CONTINUALLY on the spot He also uses his head
opponent, which appears to be great failing
in bowlers generally.
LocKYRR, THOMAS, born at Old Town, Croy-
don, Nov. L, 1928. We cannot, nor do we wish
to altar our opinion since the last edition. that
| this player is the best wicket-keeper England
or any other country can boast Of. In this par
ticular position he is a wonder. AS bat, ne
frequently will pull match completely out of
the FIRE. and will often, too, be compelled to
take OF his gloves for few overs, in which he
is generally successful. What else he may be
required to do, one can scarcely venture to say,
but whenever called upon to perform he is
generally "there," and seldom fails He is a
terrific hitter, and has the excellent quality,
tso indispensable to erieketsr, of being re-
markably good tempered, whether ''collared
or not. -
CESAR, julius, born at Godaiming, March
p, 1880. A very dangerous bat, and will pun
ish loose bowling severely. e. =
STEPHENSON, HEATHFIELD HARMAN born at
Esher, May 3, 1888. A splendid bat being a
severe punisher, as we'll as good defence.
One of the best bowlers in England, being very
difficult to contend against in consequence of
the "break-back" caused by his peculiar de-
livery. His qualities as a wicket keeper, too,
are equal to the second best in England and
have been often proved very useful in that de-
| partment.
WIsDES, JOHN, born at Brighton, September
| 5, 1925. First-rate bowler and bat, and there
| fore one of the best crcketers in England.
| Splendid slip.
LILLYwuIrE, JOHN, born at Hove, Brighton,
Nov. 10, 1926, is also among the s'cracks" of
the day. splendid bat and field, and a very
1 fair change-bowler. As q bat, he drives ex-
4 ceedingly well, and commands good defence;
| in the field, he generally taxes Over-point to
perfection.
PARR, GEoRGs, born at Radcliffe on Trent.
May y, 1926. Notwithstanding his taking a
benefit at Lord Ground last season, under the
| patronage Of the NJ. C. c., he is still mt the
stop Of the tree" as bat. His defence is mas
terly. and he hits all round in the most master
ly manner. Last season he came out somew hat
lprOmipently as slow bowler Is Secretary of
the All England Eleven. :
| GRUSDr, JAMES, born at New-Radford,
| March 5, 1924. A most valuable player in
II any i0bOh' hoo uOCh kcucIuuJ unQoTTateQ
| as bowler; he ought, perhaps, to be about the
| frst change, unless the side is supplied with
moro than two of the very irst-class bowlers
| of the day. He is also a very strong defence
| JACKSON, JOHN, who is included under the
head of Nottinghamshire, from the fact of hi.
having been brought up in the county from a
child: He was born at Bungay, in Suffolk,
May 81, 1923, and is now (together) the fastest
| and straightest bowler out. Where a wicket,
however, Is got in order, as il shouid be. he is
not so extremely difficult to play, but he is
wonderfully straight for the pace He has
much improved In the batting department,
and good in the slip. -
l DIVER, ALFRED, born at Cambridge, July
| 8, 1924. A frSt-class bat, having strong de.
fence. He is also not to be excelled as q long
stop, and is a very good round-arm (fast) and
underhand slow bowler.
| CARPENTER, ROBERT, born Nov Is, 1881. A
| frst-rste bat-one of the best s'colts" that
have made an appearance for some years; his
defence is masterly, and he will be sure to be
at ''top of the tree A good chance bowler
i and ''chirps" well in the field.
HAYWARD, THOMAS, born at Ghsteris, March
| 81, 1925. Promises to be frstrate as a bat
also good bowler and excellent field.