Cricket 1903

2 0 0 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. J une 11, 190 3 JOHNWISDEN&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 llo u s Te s tim on y . The Inns of Court Hotel, 25th August, 1902, Messrs. J ohn W isden & 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 ngli Yours faithfully, matches in E and and Australia. J. D arling . London County Cricket Club, Crystal Palace, Oct. 27th, 1900. 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At the end of last week he added to his laurels by scoring 150 for London County v. Gloucestershire, who was making their first appearance at the Crystal Palice. This was the highest innings made by the Doctor since his 168