Cricket 1905

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In the Middlesex match Surrey had to make 168 in the fourth innings, and, as the game had gone, seemed to have a very difficult task. But Hayward and Hobbs knocked off the runs without being separated. On the other hand, Kent had only to make 75, but the wicket had been so difficult that, although they were expected to win, it would not have been surprising if they had been obliged to fight very hard for victory. As things turned out the