Big Hitters in Cricket Through the Ages
A retrospective on legendary cricketers known for massive hits led by C. J. Thornton and Gilbert Jessop. It recalls record distances, rapid centuries, and sensational innings from the 19th century era, including 174 yard drives, 107 runs not out in 70 minutes, and other famed feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gilbert Jecxop
Gloucestershire
Thornton
W. Follows
Christchurch
Oxford
Charles Rogere
Brighton
Ollvans
Gilbert Jessop
Harrogate
Scarborough
Zingers
Gentlemen of England
Gen-tomen
Mr. Thornton
Trafalgar Square
Gentlemen
Lyric Club Inst Green Jackets
Salle
Bunbury
Australia
Cricket Notes Reflect Practice and Cup Contests Across Clubs
Cricket notes describe social matches as clubs practice ahead of holidays with teachers leaving on annual leave. Banks chase a 55 all out after Macquarie batsmen struggle against Coogan. Banks’ J C Mikkelson tops with 45 and Warren Jones adds 21. The Federal Cup generates excitement as Stuart Town overpower Railway for a 200+ target, while Yeoval and Railway clash in a tight social game. Learmonth shines for Railway with 3 wickets and strong batting, and young players show promise as Macquarie and Bell View prepare for next fixtures on Mount RYGATE Park grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Mumbil
Railway
Stuart Town Club
Stuart Town
English Tour Triumph Over New South Wales at Sydney
English XI defeated the New South Wales team in Sydney by 273 runs as McCabe and Pingleton started promisingly before McCabe fell to a sharp catch. Tate and Verity troubled NSW with late wickets, and Allen closed with five for 69. Sutcliffe Agued for England, while Hird scored 182 and Sutcliffe made a double century, as England totalled 580 and held firm against NSW in the Sydney match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCabe
Piques
Sutcliffe
N.S.W
Wyatt
Hird
Sydney
Patuudi
Perth
Suride
Hird Im
Ames
Voce
Vore
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Xmay
Macquarie
Banks
Frank Walker
Coogan
J. A. Moore
N. 2. Cuddeford
J.C. Mikkelson
Learmonth
Warren Jones
Frank Crawley
Warren
Bree" Moore
Dixon
H. J. Goodwin
Cambridge
Warwickshire
Maryborough
Bonnier
Sinclair
South Africa
Huddleston
Old Trafford
Cabby
Cooley
Isaid
Cambridge University
Fenner's
Yeoval
Lot Matchett
Wellington
C. Bowhay
Les Matchett
Sloan
T. Caley
Matchett
Nice
J. Rickey
Pat Manning
Les Spears
Schofield
Hughes
Macquarie and
Bell View
Rygate Park
Dunlop
Victoria
N.8.w
Sydney Cricket Ground
Pingleton
Verity
Maurice Tate
Melbourne
Allen
Tate
Fingleton
Wendel Bill
Lly
Bill
Vic Richardson
Bateman
Aiv
Bat Kippax
Maar
Aken
Myourites
West Australia
Adelaide
Albany
Fremantle
Yailinga
Telah
Tuwaville and Cairne
Mulbourne
ALU. Co. Ltd
Adelante Steanulla Tahun Ud
Mowaed Smith Ltd
Meliwsaith
Huddart Parker Ltd
Melbmaurrie Steanabay
Lae
Impvieux Permigion
N. J. Webch
Hem
R. W. Smith
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