Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Saturday 7 January 1882, page 11


BENEFIT CRICKET MATCH

The cricket match between eleven amateur riders and the same number of professional jockeys, arranged as a benefit for the mother and sister of the jockey Dodds, who died in the Melbourne Hospital from injuries received when riding Suwarrow in the last Melbourne Cup Race, was playedonthe Melbourne ground yesterday, theme of which was granted for the occasion. The attendance was much smaller than was anticipated, not more than 200 spectators being present. A large number of tickets had, however, been sold outside prior to the day fixed for the match, and the proceeds, with various donations received, will amount in the aggregate to about £203 The cricket shown in the match was of a very fair description, considering that the majority of the players were not experienced in the game, but they made up in energy what they lacked in skill. The amateurs, captained by Mr. Watson, were the first to bat, and ran up a total of 73, Mr. Watson contributing 18, and Messrs. Palmer and Pender 10 each,, At their second attempt they improved on this performance, obtaining 146 for the loss of eight wickets, Mr. A. Chirnside scoring 83 not out in fine style, while Mr. li. Watson played a very good innings for 31. The jockeys, who were captained by J. Wilson, scored 85 in their first and only innings, RedI fern 20, G. Wilson 19, and Chifney 10, being

the highest scorers. The jockeys therefore won the match by 12 runs on the first innings, Appended are the scores :

, AMATEUR RIDERS.

wins makes SECOND iKsisas.

Rowe, c and b C Wilson 0 b O. Wilson .. 0 T.Watson,bO.Wilson JS bo. Wilson 15 Smith, c Wilson. b. Wilson 5 b C. Wilson .. 0 P. Watson's Redfern 1 bring- 31 Palmer Boj Holds, b Wilson 10 c Redfern, b O.

Wilson .. 8

A. Chirnside, b J. Wilson .. 8 not out- 63 W. Pender G. Wilson 10 brings 0 P Glenister, c Batty, b O.

Wilton 4 biting.. 0 M'Bao, b G. Wilson " .. _ 0 b Q. Wilson .. 9 Frazer, not out.. - 8 H. Chirnside, b O. Wilton O

Sundries .... 17 Sundries ... 10

Total 73 Total 118

JOCKEYS.

FUST cosmos.

J.WIlEon.bRowo.0 O. Wilton, b Watson's Redfern, c and b Watson .... -20 Bally, cM'Rno, bHovvo - .. 0 ll'Ivor, b Rowed St. Albans, o Rano, b Watson 2, J Reynolds, c Forster, b Watson 0 Floyd, bRown nine, c and b Watson I Chifney, b Watson. -10 t,. Davis, not out .... .... 2

Sundries 2. '.. 18r

I missing 85