James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1878

182 <;m i< n i' IH I), I-'. |. (Cambridge). A very good all-round cricketer, being a mi, but with plenty ol hit ; a splendid field at point, and a useful lob bowler, MAKC, |. M. A \eiy good bat with good defence, always playing good nickel, but lacks eneigy. I' KANCI S, W. (Eastbourne). Will, with practice to good bowling, make a icully good bat ; line (told anywhere. C urtmn ', K . M. Not in such good form as he was two years ago ; takes things too quietly; always plays correct cricket, but wants more dash. T okniiim i , K. M. (bight to be of service to the County. Plays in good style, and fields well • bowls slow round. Mi us,' K. T. (Ibighlon College). A really good bat and field, and when business does not interfere, will be always found in the Eleven. L ucas , M. 1 *. (Horsham, &c.) Made his for the County Lanca­ shire, playing a capital innings ; ought to be of great service to the County, being a good bat, field, and fast bowler. Sprained his ankle, or would have played more often during 1877. Wicuutici 1., W. lb (Cambridge University). Good bat when set; good change bowler, at times very difficult to play, but wants more energy. T H E L E A D IN G P R O F E S S IO N A L S . 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 loth October in each year.] BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . P lumb , T homas . Porn at Aylesbury, July 26, 1833. 5ft. io§in. 13SL 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 um­ pire. Adres ■— 29, Englelield Road, Daiston, N. JlttANNK, G kokok F r a n c i s . Born at Stoke Pogis, October iS, 1851. 5ft. Min. ; lost. <{Jhs. A useful all-round player. Address — Ealing, Middle­ sex ; e Lord’s. DERBYSH IRE . F ostkr , T . Born at Glossop, December 15, 1848. 5ft. 5m .; qst. nibs. A good bat and fast bowler. Adres —26, Charles Str M yckokt , W ill iam . Born at Biimington, near Chesterfield, February 1, 1841. 5ft. ()in.; 12st. A splendid left-hand fast bowler and excellent field ; bowled with great success at times in 1877. Address — Brimington, near ( hestcrfield, Derbyshire; e Lord’s, R ioucy , W i lliam . Born at Eastwood, Notts, March 24, 1S52. 5ft. <fin.; 11st. (fills. A very promising player; a good bat and field, one of the best players in Derbyshire ; has fallen off in his bowling. Address —Som- crcotes, near Alfrcton, Derbyshire ; e Wellington College. S mith , A lport . Born at Bank Lane, near Bury, July 7, 1846. 5ft. 5m.; Good wicket-keeper, taking well on both sides; a steady bat. 30, Mill Town, Glossop. P latts , 1. Born at CheUaston, near Derby, Dec. 16. 1848. Very fast and straight right-hand bowler, and good left-hand hat, hitting very hard : an excellent field ; got first batting average for the county, and scored well throughout. ‘ r