Cricket 1903

1 6 8 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. M a t 28, 1903. JOHNWISIEIt CO. CRICKET BALL MAKERS, Supply all the Principal Counties and Clubs through­ out the world with their well-known JO H N W I S D E N ’S “ Special Grown” MatchBalls, M a rve llou s Te s tim ony . The Inns of Court Hotel, 25th August, 1902, Messrs. J o h n W is d e n & Co. Dear Sirs,—I have much pleasure in stating that your “ Special Crown ” Cricket Balls were used in the five Test Matches played between All England and Australia this season. At the Oval the play was delayed on the first day until some of your “ Special Crown” Balls were procured, as both teams preferred them to any others in the market. Your “ Special Crown’’ Balls gave every satisfaction in all the Test Matches, and all our team always want them in all other matches in England and Australia. Yours faithfully, J . D ahling . London County Cricket Club, Crystal Palace, Oct. 27th, 1900. 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W kbt E nd B ran ch :— 24, HAYHARKET, LONDON, S.W. 8HIPPEE8 AND THE TRADE SUPPLIED. C r i c k e t : A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. 168, UPPERTHAMES STREET, LOUDON, E.C. THURSDAY, MAY 28 th , 1903. $a\)tlton Gossip, The abstract and brief chronicle of the time.— Hamlet. “ S u s se x professional batsmen get very little practice at the nets early in the season,” says the Sussex Evening Times. “ It is generally known that two-guinea subscribers are privileged to have a turn at the nets, but surely some little con­ sideration should be Bhown those on whom the success of the county team rests. Only those who witness sub­ scribers putting in an appearance every morning and afternoon with alarming punctuality, and demanding the bowling services of the staff, will realise what I mean. Surely our rising amateurs, after being fed by the best professional trundling, could take a turn with the ball instead of scooting to the pavilion, and give the pros, an opportunity of opening their shoulders.”