A scratch match was played on the S.R.C. Ground on Saturday afternoon between teams respectively captained by the Brothers T. and S. Wallace, and consisting of nine members a-side and subs. 'T. Wallace winning the toss sent in Cooper and G. H. Purcell to face the bowling of Tata and Ross. Cooper played a very carefal innings of 9 when he was bowled by Tata, His companion followed soon after, bowled by Ross for 13. Sudlow, a hew member of the club, was bowled for 4, and Maczowan was caught by Roggers when he had made 3. 'I. Wallace was ron out before he had had a chance of scoring, and the other members of the side who did anything notes for 59. Tata and Kirby opened the innings on the other side, Nazer and Sudlow sharing the bowling. To the astonishment of all Kirby showed exceptional form and waringed to head the score with a total ta contributed a well played Brooks was quickly disposed auer after having added but 1 to the The popular Secretary H. J. Sharp to the wicket, did not being caught by Hember off} Taylor's bowling. No particular stand was made by the other players, with the exception of 8, Wallace the captain who exrried out his bat for 15, The total was 67. so that S. Wallace's team were victorious by 8 rans, OF course the match was really only a practice one, intended to develop the cap bilities of the players in view of the autumn match with the S.C.C. Appended is the score Wanna Team.
A. J, Cooper, b. Tati G. H. Purcell, b. Re Purcell, c. 210 Extras 1
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