Johannesburg, Feb, 3.
In fine weather and before an attendance of 7,000 the match between the M. C. C. and the Transvaal opened to-day. The wicket was softish.
Mann won the toss. The M. C. C. made 262. Russell scored 81 in a stylish innings, characterized by good outting. He hit 10 fours. Woolley batted an attractive 62. Nupen gave the best bowling display for the Transvaal, taking 5 wickets for 48.
The close of play score for the Transvaal was 58 without loss of wicket.—Reuter.
Johannesburg, Feb. 5.
There were 2,500 people present on the second day of the match between the M. C. C. and Transvaal. The weather was fine and the wicket fast.
Transvaal brought their first innings score to [71, Catterall hitting wp 68. Macaulay took four wickets for 30 and Fender four for 65.
The M. C. C.'s second innings score, when stumps were drawn, was 142 for one wicket.
Russell scored 58 and Sandham 65 not out.
Scores: M. C. C., 262 (Russell 81, Woolley 62) and 142 for one wicket; Transvaal, 171 (Catterall 68).—Reuter.
Johannesburg, Feb. 6.
The M.C.O. beat the Transvaal by 199 runs.
Play wag resumed on the third day in fine, warm weather on a fast wicket. The attendance was moderate.
The M.C.C. declared with 288 for 4 wickets. Sandham played a masterly innings of 114, his strokes behind the wicket being splendid. Wooley scored 52.
The Transvaal were dismissed for 180, Macaulay taking 4 wickets for 30 and Wooley 3 for 27.
Scores:—M.O0.0. 262 (Russell 81, Wooley 62) and 288 for 4 declared (Sandham 114, Wooley 52). Trans. vaal 171 (Catterall 68) and 180.—- Reuter.
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