The Cricket Club opened the season on Saturday with a practice match between teams captained by Mr. E. O. Cumming and Mr. R. Grimshaw, which resulted in a fairly even draw. Several of the players were ruaing an initial appearance in Shanghai cricket, among these being the son of _the genial President of the Club, whose score of 19 showed promise of even better things to come.
Mr. Stagg's near departure from Shanghai merits more than a passing reference, for he will be greatly missed,' not only for the reason of his enthusiasm for the game, and the all-round excel-Tence with which he plays it, but also for the fine spirit of sportsmanship, in accordance with the best traditions of English cricket, which he has so often exemplified.
Scores and analysis
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