The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21
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Winning with five wickets to spare.


Winning with five wickets to spare
Bo,ciin0 analysis.
J. b. Brophy-Oveis ID; balls. Go; madens, 2:
runs, 81 wckets. ); wides, none.
e.. +. Hall-Overs, 5; balls. %; maidens, none;
runs. is; wiskets; none; wides none
runs, 8; wickets, 2; wides 2.
A STRONG AMERICAN TEAM
In commenting the general results Of the
match we must notice that the American team.
though mainly from Phi!adelphia and New York is
fairly representative 1t is decidedly strong eleven.
what weaker than the 1875 Philadelphia. At
any rate it proved itself quite strong enough the
emergency fully sustained the credit OF American
cricket leaving behind it most mprcssion
Canadians for it's admirable efficiency, due in a
great measure to the excellent judgment and deci-
sion OF the American Captain. d. S. Newhall. Only
in respect can his Judgment be called in ques-
tion-that is, in not sending in his best men to wipe
oil the this morning, but even here he may be
excused, either the plea of wishing to give
chance to the men who had failed score in the
first inning of desiring to let the Canadians down
easily, for he must have felt all along that he had
the game we'll in hand. The whole eleven played an
admirable game. conspicuou,ly in the field Their
harmonious working together exhibits the force of
their national motto, 'E piuribas u,.sra.''
THE CANADIAN ELEVEN.
The Same can hardly be said of their Canadian
competitors. In the first place. it was not repre-.
sentative tean for more than half OF the eleven live
in Ottawa which. though admittedly strong. is not
entitled to more than three OH the Canadian team.
There must have been considerable misnanagement
here, for on the last occasion OF organizing Can
adian team much stronger sent away to
Pniladelphia. Again. men came on the ground with
out ever having met each other before and strange
to say, when they should have been playing after
wickets pitched. they began to ballot for the
election Of their captain. thing not done even
under u republican government. Fancy an army
selecting it's general the feld OF battle! Still
they played pluckily. not allowing consciousness of
weakness to make them faint hearted. Not
moment did the spirits OF single seem to fail,
and better than winning victory. they played
to deserve it.
PROMINENT PLAYERS.
The batting was somewhat feeble, excepting on the
part of o few already mentioned The fielding was
above the average even better this morning than
yesterday. Especial mention must be made OF Smith
at leg and point. Hall was good at long stop and
behind bowler. Phillips ut point, Ray at long on
and Armstrong at wicket. In the bowling depart
ment Brophy carried off the palm altogether. The
Canadians have to be ashamed Of the stand
made this week against such strong players. and
though over-weghted from, the first, they have
shown whist capital show a really representative
team of Canadians could have against the very best
admirably discharged by Mr.. <. II. Benjamin, Of
Ottawa and Mr.. John p Green. o: Philadelphia.
THE SOCIAL ASPECT.
Considered socially the American visitors must be
sensible that all that could have been done in two
days conduce to their qualification has been DONE
The cricket grounds, grand stand, bench room, &C.,
presented gay appearance. The whole arrange
ments reflected great credit on the local manage
ment, nothing occurring TO their admirable
plans The band Of the q. g. Foot Guards delighted
the spectators in the afternoon The moonlight ex-
O'Clock last night was most enjoyable. Dancing and
music on the steamer Peerless made the hours seem
short, the steamers saloon being finely adapted for
the accommodation OF 800 young people bent on IN
evenings quiet recreation.
HoMEwARD BOUND.
After lunch to-day the American team went over
Rideau Hall and Garden returning to the city ut half
past two O'Clock and leaving for home by the Que
Montreal, and thus ends visit which ust long
main bright spot in the memory of all concerned.