Cricket 1905

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T h e Australians have now played four matches, winning the toss in three of them. Three of the matches have been drawn, and the fourth (against Oxford University) ended in a victory. I n n in g s of ninety have been much in evidence in important matches during the past week. O. B. Fry made 97 for Sussex v. Notts, while G. Gunn and Hardstaff each made 93 for Notts v. Sussex. Hobbs made 94 for Surrey v. Australians, G. Gunn 99 for Notts v.