James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1878

187 D aft , R ichard . Born at Nottingham, November 2, 1835. Neatness of style unequalled, with hne defence, playing some innings for his County ■ brilliant field at long-leg and mid-off. Address— 1, Lister Gate, Not­ tingham. pARRANDS, hRANK H enr \ . B01ii at Su(-Ion-in-Ashfield, Notts, March 28, 1835- 5^* straight fast bowler, very dangerous at times ; a usetul bat. Address— Sutton-in Ashfield, Notts ; Lo Et.oWERS, W ilfred . Born at Calverton, December 7, 1856. 5ft. p iin . ; 12st. A useful all-round player, being a good bowlor, with plenty of head work ; bats in good style, and is a fine held. . Address —3, Union Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield ; <?Church, Lancashire. M ‘1N t y r e , M a r t i n . Born at Eastwood, Notts, August 15, 1847. 6 ft.; •i3st. A fast bowler, right-handed, with a “ bumpy delivery;” on his day unplayable; bats freely and well, and is a good field. Address— Eastwood, Notts (Australian twelve, 1873-4) ! * Holbeck Club. . M o r l e y , F r e d e r i c k . Born at Sutton-in-Ashford, Notts, December 16, 1850* 5 9 *n- > ust. Bats and bowls left hand, and is a first-class bowler, having done excellent serviee for his County and the Marylebone Club; not far removed from being the best' fast bowler in England, though unfortunate last season. Address— 10, Reform Street, Sutton- in-Ashford ; e Lord’s. O s c r o f t , W. Born December 16, 1843. 5 ft- n in . ; 13SL nibs. Bats well against fast bowling, and is a very safe field : also bowls well (right fast) on “ a pinch,” was hardly so successful with the bat in 1877. (Australian twelve 1873-4) ; Secretary of the All England Eleven. Address —50, Brunswick Street, Meadows, Nottingham. P rice , W alter . Born at Ruddington, Notts, October 9, 1836. A good straight bowler (fast round) and a fair bat. Address —Ruddington, Notts; e Rugby School, Lord’s for 1878. R eynolds , H enry . Born at Ollerton, Nottingham, January 6, 1847. 5ft. 8in.; I2st. A good all-roun 1 player, being a dangerous bat and a fair bowler; played little in 1877. Address —Nottingham; Scarborough. S eaton , G eorge . Born at Nottingham, December 21, 1845. 5ft. 7m.; I2st. A good all-round cricketer, being a medium-pace bowler always straight with a break from the off; a good bat and fair wicket-keeper. Address — 12, Temple Place, Red Lion Street, Nottingham; Lincoln County Club. S elby , J ohn . Born at Nottingham, July 1, 1849. 5ft. 6in.; lost. 81 bs. A fine bat against fast bowling, and an excellent field ; but was hardly so successful with the bat as in previous years. Address —Waterway Street, Nottingham ; (Australian twelve, 1876-7). S haw , E dmund S hacklock . Born at Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, August 14, 1833. 5 ft- bin. ; I2st. 4lbs. An excellent coach and bowler (medium right); a good bat; suitable professional for a school or college. Address —Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts ; e Rugby School. T ye , J ohn . Born at Bulwell, Notts, July 10, 1848. 5ft. 5fin.; list, iolbs. A very fast bowler of the bumping order, most dangerous on an in­ different wicket, a good field, and hits freely; was only tried rarely in 1877. Address —Bulwell. S haw , A lfred . Born at Burton-Joyce, Notts, August 29, 1842. 5ft. 6£in. ; I3st. A very effective medium-pace bowler, never off the wicket, and varies his pitch well; a good field with a smart return ; owing to illness- on his return from Australia was only able to play in two matches last season. Address— Burton- Toyce, Notts ; e Lord’s. (Australian Tu elvey 1876-7.)