1861/62 Match 3 - 22/4/1862 : Shoalhaven C.C vs Britannia C.C

Report

The return game between these two districts was played at Shoalhaven on Tuesday last, the 22nd instant. The day was rather dull, and some very heavy clouds threatened a plentiful supply of an element by no means favourable to the sport; but with the exception of two or three smart showers, between 1 and 2 o'clock, the weather might be termed fine. Messrs. Hyam and Torey were present, with a very praiseworthy object in view, viz., that of alleviating the sufferings of the thirsty. Their humane efforts, were, however, it would appear, not in keeping with "instructions" issued to the constabulary, for scarcely had they got their traps put to rights when Mr. "Brown" appeared and forbad the sale of anything vulgarly known as ardent, Mr. Hyam removed his liquors at once, but friend Torey was not to be done: he sold his sheroots at sixpence each and gave a glass of liquor into the bargain ,- finally, the cigars running out, nicely packed bundles of straws were substituted, and strange as it may read, sold quite as readily as their more odorous predecessors. Owing to the gloomy appearance of the day, the players were favoured with a very limited attendance of visitors; but to- wards the finish of the game, the arrival of about a dozen ladies added greatly to the attractions of the occasion. The play was not commenced till half-past 11, at which hour - Shoalhaven having won the toss - both teams shook themselves together, and the game commenced by Kiama sending Messrs. A. Gordon and J. Anderson to the wickets, to the bowling of Messrs. J. McNabb and James Thurgate. Kiama held the wickets for two hours, running up a score of 96. The batting was excellent, only one 0 appearing on the paper at the conclusion of the innings. This mishap occurred to S. Turner, shortly after taking his place, - the ball (one of Thurgate's) breaking sharply from off to leg. Anderson - one of the first men in - saw eight of his colleagues out. After making the magnificent score of 42, he was caught by A. Hyam off McNabb. His play elicited great applause, and truly it was well merited. His score consisted of 19 singles, 7 doubles, a 3 and a 6. The innings terminated by F. Fredericks being stumped by McNabb - G. Miller carrying out his bat. The following is the score,

At half-past 1 o'clock, Kiama took the field; and Messrs. Bice and A. Hyam went in to the bowling of F. Fredoricks and A. Gordon. This was a very short innings; A. Hyam being the only bat of the eleven who made anything like a stand. He played cautiously and steadily, and seven wickets fell before he retired. The total of the first innings was only 29. Shoalhaven courteously agreed to "follow their innings," and although they struggled pluckily to turn the tide of ill-luck, the effort was unsuccessful. Bice fell to the first ball from T. Campbell; and Hyam, immediately afterwards, was caught by A. Gordon off Williams, for 0. James Thurgate and W. Gollan, held their positions for a considerable time, but finally gave way to Fredericks' bowling. The batting of J. Thurgate in this innings must not be overlooked; and although he only added 12 to the score, his graceful and finished style, together with his excellent judgment, elicited the admiration of the spectators. The game terminated at 5 o'clock, Kiama winning in one innings, with 24 runs to spare.

At 7 o'clock, about thirty persons sat down to dinner in the large room of the Royal Hotel. The dinner was prepared by Mrs. Isaacs, and the viands proved their excellence by the manner in which they disappeared. Mr. Bice occupied the chair; and Mr. J. Black the vice-chair; the company separated at 10 o'clock, after having enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
Kiama Examiner. Tuesday 29 April, 1862

Shoalhaven Cricket Club Vs Britannia Cricket Club

2-Innings Match Played At Shoalhaven, 22-Apr-1862, Inter-Club

Britannia Cricket Club Win Outright by an Inns and 25 runs

Round	2
Toss won by	Shoalhaven Cricket Club
Home Side	Shoalhaven Cricket Club

Britannia Cricket Club 1st Innings 96/10 All Out (Overs 27)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Alexander Gordon		b James Thurgate	6
John Anderson+	c A Hyam	b J McNab	42
Samuel Turner		b James Thurgate	0
James Williams		b J McNab	7
John King		b J McNab	8
Thomas Fredericks	c A Hyam	b James Thurgate	4
Thomas Campbell		b James Thurgate	3
W Gordon	c James Monaghan	b James Thurgate	5
John Sanderson		b J McNab	3
John Miller	not out		5
Frank Fredericks*	st A Hyam	b J McNab	1
extras		(b12 lb0 w0 nb0)	12
TOTAL		10 wickets for	96

Bowler	O	M	R	W
James Thurgate	13	1	31	5
J McNab	11	1	42	5
Z Bice	3	0	11	0

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 1st Innings 29/10 All Out (Overs 12.5)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Z Bice		b Frank Fredericks	1
A Hyam+		b Thomas Campbell	9
W Gollen		b Alexander Gordon	2
James Thurgate*		b Alexander Gordon	1
J McNab		b Frank Fredericks	4
W Kennedy	st John Anderson	b Alexander Gordon	0
John Monaghan		b Thomas Campbell	2
T Biddulph		b Thomas Campbell	0
M Doherty	c John Sanderson	b James Williams	2
James Monaghan		b Thomas Campbell	0
W Ballantine	not out		1
extras		(b3 lb1 w3 nb0)	7
TOTAL		10 wickets for	29

Bowler	O	M	R	W
Frank Fredericks	4	1	10	2
Alexander Gordon	5	2	7	3
Thomas Campbell	2.5	1	3	4
James Williams	1	0	2	1

Shoalhaven Cricket Club 2nd Innings (Follow-on Enforced) 42/10 All Out (Overs 13.5)

Batsman	Fieldsman	Bowler	Runs
Z Bice		b Thomas Campbell	0
A Hyam+	c Alexander Gordon	b James Williams	0
W Kennedy		b Thomas Campbell	0
James Thurgate*		b Frank Fredericks	12
T Biddulph		b James Williams	0
M Doherty		b James Williams	1
J McNab		b Thomas Campbell	3
W Gollen		b Frank Fredericks	10
John Monaghan		c&b Frank Fredericks	1
James Monaghan		b Thomas Campbell	4
W Ballantine	not out		5
extras		(b0 lb0 w6 nb0)	6
TOTAL		10 wickets for	42

Bowler	O	M	R	W
Thomas Campbell	7	2	15	4
James Williams	5	1	19	3
Frank Fredericks	1.5	1	2	3

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