Cricket 1905

424 CRICKET: A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE GAME. S ept . 21, 1905. CRICKET BALL MAKERS, Supply all the Principal Counties and Clubs through­ out the world with their well-known M a r v e l l o u s T e s t im o n y . The Inns of Court Hotel, 25th August, 1902, Messrs. J o h n W isd en & Co. 7)ear 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 a r l in g . London County Cricket Club, Crystal Palace. Dear Sirs,—Your Cricket Balls (“ Special Crown ”) AGAIN GATE GREAT SATIS­ FACTION. 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A Wonderful Record made with a Wisden’s “ Special Crow n ’’ Ball. 1,297 runs were scored in eight matches by the St. George C.C. Bristol, with a “ Special Crow n ” Ball, presented to the dub by Dr. E . M . G b a c i . The Balls to be used in Teet Matches are now settled. W IS D E N ’S are the only makes permissible. Trom Dealers all over the world, and 21, Oranbourn St.. London, W.C. C ity l < u l l : B B I R I T I I X * CO., CH 2 J U 8 IDB COUNTY SPIKES. All Leading Cricketers are using same. P r l c o B d . p e r s e t o f 2 0 , For Wholesale Prices apply— w.fl.woop, County Depot, Cheltenham NOTICE TO OUR READERS. With this issue we complete the weekly series of Cricket for the season. Six numbers will be published during the Winter, from October to March inclusive, as follows:— No. 707.—THURSDAY, OCT. 26. No. 708.—THURSDAY, NOV. 30. No. 709.—THURSDAY, DEC. 28. No. 710.—THURSDAY, JAN. 25. No. 711.—THURSDAY, FEB. 22. No. 712.—THURSDAY, MARCH 29. 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It stated that the M.C.C. could not accept a guarantee, as they had no means of gauging their expenses. They would, however, send out a team of fourteen men, of whom at least five would be amateurs, with an umpire, if all expenses, including pay­ ment of professionals, were guaranteed. It further stated that the team would have to be back in England by the first week in April. The secretary said he had calculated the cost of the tour, which would, under these circumstances, exceed £4,400. It was resolved that the following cable be sent to the M.C.C. : “ Before we can agree to your terms we must know the respective number of amateurs and pro­ fessionals. The provisional fixtures will reach you on the 19th inst. Yery strongly urge adherence to the same. Is it impossible for your team to remain in South Africa from December 5th till April 18th ? ” Since that time, however, as readers of Cricket know, satisfactory arrangements have been made, and the team is to sail on Saturday, Nov. 11th. A n o t h e r meeting of the South African Cricket Association was held at Johannesburg on August 18th, and a cable message from the M.C.C. was read, saying that at least six members of the team would be amateurs, and that the team must be back in England by April 20th. The opinion was expressed that the team might be home a week earlier than this, and the arranging of fixtures was left to a sub-committee. It was reported that £700 more than the sum guaranteed would be wanted, and it was decided to write to the different centres. The latest news from South Africa is contained in a telegram from the Johannesburg correspondent of the Natal Mercury, dated August 21st. He states that a sub-committee of the South African Cricket Association has revised the fixtures for the English team. The