Cricket 1914

J u n e 13, 1914. THE WORLD OF CRICKET. 243 S FRANCIS THE MACHINE AT THE HEAD Sweet Running, Weatherproofness, Lightning Detachable Wheels, Great Flexibility, and Big Range of Speeds, Exceptional Ease of Control in Traffic, and Remarkable Steadiness on Greasy Roads. T H E S E are some of its Outstanding features, in regard to which we are receiving, every day, voluntary testimony from experienced riders. Price 65 Guineas. .*. Early Delivery. LEA & FRANCIS, L t d , C O V E N T R Y . SQUASH BACKETS. T H E G A M E T O IM P R O V E A L L O T H E R G AM E S . CAN BE PLAYED ALL THE YEAR ROUND Day or Night— in All Weathers, FULL PART ICULARS FROM H. M. R O O TH A M , Craven House, Kingsway, London, w . c . JACK SHARP (L a n c a s h ir e C o u n ty a n d E n g lish T e st M a tc h X I's.) CR ICKE T BATS. J a c k S h a r p ’ s Special New Century Bat can be recommended as possessing all the qualities necessary to help the cricketer and improve his game. The blades are made from the best close- bark willow, the han­ dles are treble rubber spring; shape, balance and workmanship are of the finest. Jack Sharp personally selects each Bat, and hit experience on the playing fields should be of extra value, combining as It does sound knowledge as to materials, make, and finish, that go to the making of a class bat Special New Century. Price (special) 21s. With rubber handle eovor. (Extra special) 25s. W ith rubber handle cover. Small Men's size, 20s. 8ize 615s. 6d., size 5 14s., size 4 12s. 6d. A 11 prices post free in the United Kingdom. J.S.’s Special New Cen­ tury is used by many county players. Other Bats at 4s. 6d.. 6s. 6d., 6s. 6d., 7s. 6d., Bs. 6d., 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., 14s. 6d.,16t. 6d., Its . 6d- CRICKET TROU8ERS, 8HIRT8, 8WEATER8, BOOT8, BLAZER8, CAPS TIE8, BADGES, etc., at reasonable prices. Bats, Tennis Rackets, Golf Clubs, etc., repaired on the premises by experienced workmen. Only the best and most reliable goods are offered for all branches of out and indoor games, the result of careful study, practical and personal experience. K in d l y S e n d P o s t c a r d f o r C a t a l o g u e , P ost F r e e — JACK SHARP, 38 Whitechapel, Liverpool. BLANCO For Gleaning and Whitening White Buckskin and Canvas Shoes, Cricket Pads, and all other articles of a similar nature. It is p rep ared in a v e r y careful m anner, a n d e x t r a p recau tion s a r e ta k e n to en su re an evenness of colour. It c on ta in s n o th in g t h a t w ill in a n y w a y in jure th e a rtic le to w h ic h it is applied, and if used as directed, a Splendid W h it e of a glo ssy, sa tin -like ap p ea ra n ce and soft s ilk y su rface is ensured, w h ic h w ill not readily rub off. •*BLANCO” CLOTH & LEATHER BALL For cleaning Suede, Ooze Calf, and Cloth Boots and Shoes, Cord Breeches, Suede Gloves, Cloth Spats, Leather and Cloth Leggings. Made in various shades of Colour. Sold by Athletic Dealers, Ironmongers. Oilmen, Stores, Boot and Shoe Dealers, &c. Paper Covers.— Price is. net. Post free, is. 2d. CURIOSITIES OF FIRST-CLASS CRICKET— 1730-1901. A few copies only left of this interesting work. Interleaved for Notes, and bound in cloth. 5s. net, postage 3d. Collectors of Cricket Literature should secure one of these.— E. S e a l e , 10, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate, E.C.