James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1893

T H EC H I E FCRICKETERSO F 1892. 2 3 9 W I L S O N, G L. (Brighton and Oxford) . Adangerous bat, hitting well all round ; agoodfield . W A R W I C K S H I R E . BAINBRIDGE, H. W. (Eton and Cambridge). Goodreliable bat, playing a safe game; useful fast bowler on a bumpywicket ; keen cricketer ; safe catch , a n dreliable field. B Y R N E, F. J. Fair bat and useful fast change bowler ; good field , with excel- lent return. DOCKER, L. C. Goodbat ; very free whenset ; cuts and drives well , especially whenopposed to fast bowling ; safe field in the country . (Shrewsbury's Australian Team, 1887-88 .) EVERETT, R. S. Hard-hitting , vigorous batsman ; can only play occasionally . GLOVER, A. C. S. Bids fair to makea good batsman. HILL, H. G. Goodleft -handbowler, and fair bat. HILL, J. E. The most promising young cricketer in the County; sound bat; hits well all round the wicket , generally getting runs ; good field ; safe catch. M A U L, H. C. First -rate bat, with rare punishing powers whenset ; uses his wristswell. Мотт, С. С. (Rugbyand Cambridge). Steady, patient bat ; difficult wicket to getw h e nonce in. RHODES, J. A promising cricketer ; lacks experience in good company. W H E E L E R, E. Goodsteady bat ; sound defence ; generally gets runs, and safe field. WHITBY, H, O. (Oxford ). A good fast bowler ; not able to play last year. T H EL E A D I N GP R O F E S S I O 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. , 2, NewingtonCauseway, London, S.E. , at latest by October 10 in each year.] B E D F O R D S H I R E . BROWN, T. Fast right -handbowler ; fair bat. ROGERS, R. Fair bat ; disappointing last season . C H E S H I R E . BENNETT, W. Born at Hollingworth . A left -hand medium-pace bowler of great promise ; indifferent bat and field . BRELSFORD, JAMES. Born at Brimington, December 19, 1856. 5ft . 9in .; 12st . Goodstraight medium-pace bowler (right -arm) ; fair bat. Address- Bowdon, Cheshire ; e Bowdon; also for 1893 . B R O W N, SAML. Born at Kimberley, February 26, 1857. 5ft. 8in.; 10st . 12lbs . Is a very good fast right -handbowler ; agood free -hitting bat, andexcellent field anywhere. Address-8, Castle Street , Stockport . DAVENPORT, GEORGE. Born at Nantwich , May 5, 1860. 5ft . 10in .; 12st . Agoodbatsman against any bowling ; excellent wicket -keeper , andmoderate bowler. Address-15, Harold Street , Pendleton , Manchester ; e Lord's . POINTON, THOs. Born at Hollingworth ,November29, 1863. 5ft . 8in.; 11st . 8lbs . Is a good straight bowler , and reliable bat. Address --227 , Park Hill Ter- race , Stalybridge ; e Rhodes.