The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-17
CRICKET.



time the dark clouds that lowered above seemed to
hesitate whether they should send forth deuge
and once for all terminate the disagreeable appre-
tensions OF the cricketing community. Yet, not
wihstandng the threatening aspect OF Inc weather,
the crowd began TO gather about eleven O'CLOCK anu
within half an hour nearly two thousand persons
were on the grounds and patiently awaited the open
ing OF the game. As previously mentioned, the GAN
England Eleven Of different names from those now
engaged In the contest, played their first match In
this country In 1859, when they commended against
TWENTY-FIVE OF the United States and victorious
in one inning and sxty-four runs Cricket was
then comparatively unknown in America and prac-
tised but by few who knew enough OF the game To
appreciate the excellence and skill required for its
proper development. Base ball had then made but
little Roadway, and the two stood in the scale for
public patronage and adoption. The arrival Of the
English players, who had the reputation OF being
among the finest prodcients OF the game In the world
anticipated with interest and not without some
curiosity, and on the second day of the match, which
was played on the Eysian Fields, over seven thou
sand spectators were on the ground To the players
the visit was a success In every sense-both in the
splendid exhibition of the game and In a pecuniary
point of view. But the anticipatons OF the guests
failed to be realized The game OF cricket was evil
IDENTITY too long, desultory perhaps and required
time and trouble 10 acquire the necessary skill TO be
an efficient player. Base ball brought into the
market and from its apparent simplicity, the rapid
manner in which 1t was played and the excite
ment attendant upon II TO pOpu-
larity, and since then, with many additional
Improvements, IL has been regarded as the national
game Of the country. The game OF cricket remained
in stdtu quo and was lett to those whose time
their own and their patience undOubted II has
however, progressed slightly within few years. yet
wi II will he III NJ IA
more exciting opponent is matter to be doubted
Cricket is, nevertheless, game of science well
pleasure and activity. The most determined prac-
uce, keen eye and swift foot are only
some OF the great auxiliaries needed for its pro-
per and successful display, ana beyond question
deserves the warm encouragement of every one in
terested In all outdoor recreations Of this country.
Moreover, that audable ambition is needed to excel
In our games that characterzes our transatlantic
friends.
And for the match yesterday At twelve
O'Clock the seats, arranged In amphtheatre fashion,
were well fled, but the greater portion OF
the spectators renamed standing along the
line TO the left OF the Climb house, and from all
appearance would ike TO have had seats as well IA
their friends on the opposite eide Towards noon
the weather showed favorable symptoms ana the
wckets were accordingly pitched. The ground wa
somewha heavy, though everything had been done
TO put 1t III proper condition for play. In conse.
Guence Of the admitted superiority OF the "An Eng
land Eleven' IL was agreed that they should play
with the usual odds against them as is commonly
the case IN England, being eleven against twenty
two when opposed to any of the younger clubs in
provincial towns. The English PLAYERS VINO APP
peared yesterday were said 10 compose one of tie
strongest teams that could be sent out though there
are many ready To doubt that assertion. Their dis
play yesterday as batsmen Was very fine. Yet
already lost nothing OF surprising cha
racter, considering the Indifferent fielding at |
periods OF the game was excellent as was evinced |
by the cautious and steady play OF the Eleven as |
well as the many maiden onesr which occurred
ms N
fore the game mas rightly begun, or make com
parsons in regard TO previous exhibitions; but GER
tany the play yesterday, particularly the fe'ding
was not OF very excellent character, though a few
Of the twenty-five were almost as good as could be
placed upon the ground The splendid HITS 10 leg, |
which evoked rounds OF APPRECIATION too often |
resulted In the ball taking It's own course I'll |
Womb be emu thrown ami misseG and ihrown and
missed again. Catches, too, most tempting ones
were likewise "inufed;" indeed, throughout the
entire OF yesterday, there was not single catch
made, though several excellent chances were given.
gress OF the game was snhdued, though the !
spectators were ever ready 10 applaud any |
those present, however, hardly understood the MI
mute points OF scientific Skill and, holding their
peace, gazed on in silence. A slight sprnkling at
twelve O'Clock produced dampcniDg Impressions and
fears We're entertained lest the match would be post
poned. The SUI, however. shone eebly and restored
the equanlmity OF the crowd, and everything being
In readiness the men came on the ground.
The All England Eleven won the toss and judiclous
" decided TO take the bat first, for the labor Of dis
posing OF twenty-five determined cricketers seemed
TO be . task worthy consideration. The New Workers
accordingly took the field and they quickly as
sumed their respective positions appeared formula
BILE. to say the least there being apparent out
LEI for any ball no matter In what direction might
he sent The TWENTY-FIVE consisted Of Messrs
Gibbs, Morley. Bowman, Lancey IL. Wright |
Emshaw, Rogerson G. Wright, Lee, Cashman, Wart,
mer, Winsow, Aspnall, Morrison Smith, Cross, |
Hill and Stokes. Al halfpast twelve O'Clock Jupp |
and Humphrey stepped br1skly from the club house |
to face tue bowling OF Morley and Harry Wright. the
former delivering from the side nearest the en-
led with a splendid ball dead for the wicket, but
neatly blocked BY Humphrey. The arst was
made the frst hit to leg for two. While Wright was
bowling Humphrey gave an easy chance for catch
and was badly missed at short SLIP Jupp was again
subsequently added few singles In The next over |
by Wright, Humphrey was disposed OF by splendid
ball. which elected merited appreciation. One for
nine. smith then joined Jupp, and here followed |
succession OF fine bowling on one side and |
excellent defences on the part OF those at the wick
cts. Great prudence and caution were shown by |
Judiciousy blocking some balls which were admira- |
bly, delivered and making runs OF others, even II |
only singles, by scientific cutting or driving them |
away by powerful batting Jupp batted with ease |
giant manner in which lie handled the willow. Both |
played steadily and continued To run up the
Jupp despatched another ball to leg. for which he |!
made two runs. Smith also contributed n two and |
several singles The fielding was very loose. and for
time the players ran at leisure, though the hitting
was difficult smith go, dne cut OF Wright for |
two. At O'Clock the telegraph showed thirty for
one wicket. and Butterfeld put to bowl. and |
WOnucfs WITHOUT eHcCtinH any real |
Two threes, two and few singles had increased |
smiths score to % when his stumps scattered
by shooter from Morley Two for As. Jupp |
was then partnered by Lilywhite, who put one oil |
Norey's nicely away to ieg for two aud made an ex
celent cut which was well stopped by George |
Wright % useful fielder throughout. At this time
the wind blew a gale, which doiracted considerably |
from the enjoyment Of tue game. The next notice
able hit bv Lywhite one TO leg three of Morley.
Succeeding. careful defence was maintained for |
quarter of an hour, when recess was taken,
rlay being resumed with Globes ~ bowler. The |
telegraph showed II for three wickets, and the de-
tcrinned manner In which Jupp and Lillywhite held
on seemed to Indicate their permanent position there
tai evening hut after adding leg hit for two |
and q single lillywbite bOwled by Gihbes. |
shaw TOOK the vacant wicket and enjoyed |
pretty lively reign. His first effort was
leg hit for three. The bowling wa !
now really excellent and singles were the order
vi tue day Jupp, however, after ~ heightened
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