McCorkindale made a gallant effort to stem the rot, and together with Kellner, took the score past 40 before he too succumbed to the wily deliveries of the veteran Club trundler. Anstice's fine effort was entirely responsible for the complete rout of the Recs side who could score no more than 51.
Things did not run smoothly with the home side either. Norman and Gardener were soon back in the pavilion with the score less than 20, and only Wood's stand with "Doc" Morris stayed the very imminent rot Morris' dismissal, however, allowed the pendulum to swing away again and only Hart's effort prevented a complete crumbling and the loss of all chances to pass the opposing score.
Hart, together with Anstice, took re to 60 before both were issed in quick succession, to be followed in short order by the rest of the side. The game was ended early enough to allow for a second innings by both sides,
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