THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN AMERICA.

Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1213, 29 December 1882, Page 2

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS IN AMERICA.

The Australian Cricketers have followed up their successes in England by some excellent play in America. Details of their first match against Eighteen of New York, which took place on Oct 9 and 10 have como to hand, and although cricket is a game which hitherto, has not found much favor in the United States, it is said to be fast advancing in popularity. The fame of the Australians had, of course, preceded them, and thousands of spectators were on the Hoboken Ground to witness the encounter. Mr Spofforth's bowling, although only against moderate cricketers was marvellous, as in the firut innings he took ten wickets in twenty overs (twelve maidens) for only twelve runs : and in the second seven wicke s, thirteen overs and three balls (five maidens) 25 runs. Mr Boyle also did well, securing in the double venture twelve wickets, thirty-two overs (nineteen maidens) for 29 runs. On behalf of the Americans, Mr Lane claimed six wickets in tliirty-three overs (seventeen maidens) for 33 runs. The cololonial batting was not so free as might have been expected, but the difficulty of getting runs with eighteen in the field must not be overlooked. The Eighteen of New York in two innings scored 129, while the Australians scored 820. with seven wickets to falL The second and last match of the Australians began at Philadelphia on Oct. 11, and extended over three days. It is stated that never has such general interest been taken in a game of cricket in Philadelphia, and although the weather was by no means favourable, the attendances at the Germantown Club were exceedingly large, Mr Spoftorth's bowling was not so destructive as it had been in New York. In the double innings, Messrs. Garrett, and Boyle each obtained 14 wickets — the former in 51 overs and a ball (26 maidens) for 53 runs and the latter in 73 overs (86 maidens) 59 runs). The interest in the match lay in the third day's play, wbon the Australians began their second innings with 54 runs to win and had only forty-three minutes in which to got them. The two free batsmen of the team, Messrs. Bonnor and Massie, were sent in first. The former soon grew busy; but both of them were missed, to tiie undisguised chagrin of the spectators. The total reached 12 before Mr Bonnor (whose chief hit J .

was to square leg out of the enclosure for six) was clean bowled. Mr. Garrett arrived, and within six minutes of ■ the time stipulated for drawing | stumps, Mr Massie made the winning | hit. The score shows that the Australians won the fourth and concluding ma eh of their tour by nine wickets. The Eighteen 9corod 82 in their second innings ; making a total of 158. The Australians scored 15il with eight wickets to spare, and so won the game.