The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-06
THE GREAT CRICKET MATCH CLOSED.

TrfA' mphant Success or the Enulish
EIev,en-The United States Twenty-Five
BeatoA sixty-four Runs With Only One
Jennings for the viotors-Full Score OF
the MatNN-Invftatfons TO the VIctors,
&C., &c.
This interesting contest, which, during the last
three days, has created quito excitement in the
crcketng world brought TO close yesterday after
noon, the result being sp overwhelming defeat OF tho
English representatives Of the United States the Eleven
winning the match with in innings, and having
sixty four runs to spare besides.
The result, credable II rs to the English Eleven, Is
one that will draw down upon the majority Of the
twenty-five the ridcue Of the whole fraternity, for
questcnably they ought 10 have made better show
against the excellent bowling batting fielding opposed
~ them.
We know not which TO praise most the very eaicent
display Of crickeng made by the selected twenty-five OF
the st. Georges Club, the very great berality and
galautry displayed by the Club their arrangements
connected with the match Both are only 10 be equaed
by the mpartaly they have displayed she selection Of
he players, whose individual as players was the
solo Of their selection the many fine crcketors
they had select from But we must refer to the con-
cnson Of tho game an account Of Tuesdays play closing
up with tho withdrawal Of stumps.
Az 1910 yesterday Messrs. Wright and Head resumed
their places al the wickes the eleven doing the In
he field, Wsden and Cafiyn bowling. The latter com
mcnccd ana tho first that he bowed were
maidcns, every ball being on the wicket Wright and
Head both played the defensive, and played freely,
both getting singles OF Wsden. Head made the best Of
the match-as far rs the twenty two were concerned
by hitting ball from Wsdcn over the heads Il the
ladies, but getting three for IT. but shortly afterwards he
sent ono of Cafyn's off balls into Carpenters hand
point, and retired in favor of Comery. Harry Wright had
previously given place 10 Crossey his Of six being
made up Of fine forward draw for three and singles
Wright lost his muddle stump TO Caiyn. Comery played
well for short time getting five, driver TO the for
three and two singles, when he was given out b. W.
bowed Cafyn. Carpenter caught Cross'ey out for
three (eg hiD and single, and Walker, Idywhite and
Bagc not allowed to the latter carrying his
bat OUT the last wicket falling for 81 total in both
innings Of o. the result being above stated defeat
IN one innings.
Considerable interest excited in regard to the
result Of the contest in Philadelphia The defeat has BEEN
can do ought but better there especially the majority
OF the players Americans that engaged in that
contest Whatever the result may be in that city the ex
ample Of the perfection Of crcketng which they will wit
ness In the play OF the Eleven will be Of great benefit
them and viii doubtless materially forward popularity
Of the game in that section of the Union where it has al
ready obtained so decided start.
Before give the score to call special atten.
ton To the match which is to be commenced today be-
tween the two elevens respectfully chosen by the
prominent wicket keepers of England Messrs Lockyer
and Stephenson The proceeds Of the sale the tickets
are for tho benefit of the English Eleven and St.
George &C!ub before and the charge ia twenty
cents with additional charge for seats for ladies' Tho
genteman!y conduct of the English players
treat they have afforded by their admirable display of
crcketng merits this slight at the hands
OF the cckctcrs OF this country and we therefore,
to see full attendance present
The following is the sum in full Of the match