James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1876
211 Hon. C. G. L yttelton . (Eton and Cambridge). Well known formerly as one of the finest amateur batsmen. Hon. S. G. L yttelton . (Eton and Cambridge). Good bat and change bowler ; can keep wicket. Hon E. L yttelton . (Eton and Cambridge). Splendid out-field and thrower and good bat. W O R C E S T E R S H I R E . YORKSHIRE. B riggs , It. (Winchester and Oxford University). Good bat and field. L aw , Rev. W . (Harrow and Oxford). Very good all-round; most brilliant field. S avile , G. (late Camb. University). Good bat with strong defence ; very good held. V erelst , H. \V. (Rugby). Plays but seldom, but still keeps up his batting. F rancis , F. H. Hard hitter, fast bowler; good held. C arter , Rev. E. S. (Eton and Oxford). Good fast bowling ; very fair bat. H. M. S ims and C. M. S harpe (Cambridge) play for Yorkshire. IRELAND. W . B lacker and G. M acan , of the Cambridge University Eleven, both play for Ireland. THE LEADING PROFESSIONALS. The addresses have been specially obtained to assist Secretaries and other Officers of Clubs. [Professionals desirous of being inserted in this list must apply for forms to James Lillywhite, Frowd & Co., 4, Newington Causeway, London, S .E ., at latest by 10th October in each year. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. P lumb , T homas .—Born at Aylesbury, July 26, 1863. Once the wicket-keeper of the United North Eleven, and had few equals in this position; a good bat. Can be strongly recommended as an umpire. Address —Half-way House, Kingsthorpe Roa t. Northampton. (DURHAM. B arratt , E dward . Born at Stockton-on-Tees, April 21, 1815. 5ft. 8£in. ; l is t . 7lbs. A slow round left-arm bowler of very great promise, with break from leg, also an improving bat, a good held, and willing cricketer; is qualified to play for Surrey by residence. Address —21, St. George’s Terrace, New Road, Battersea Park, London ; e Oval. T hompson , H. Good bat, with strong defence. E astwood , D. Fast round-arm bowler and fair bat.
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