James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1893

T H EC H I E FC R I C K E T E R SO F 1892. 2 4 5 BROOKS, J. W a sthe mostreliable bat in the team; has fallen off the last two seasons , but is still the best wicket -keeper in the county. B R O W N, W. Thebest bowler in the eleven ; left -hand medium; keeps up an end always ; a good bat, but very impatient ; splendid field . B R O W N, J. First season with Staffordshire ; a great success ; very correct bat, patient , consistent scorer ; a really goodchange bowler. BURROWS, WILLIAM. Born at Halmerend, 1862. Goodwicket -keeper ; a left- handbat, and can hit well ; played for his County four years, but never givena fair trial . S H A W, H. A good bowler still , his curl from the leg being very effective ; has improved in batting , but was unable to help the County much last season owingto business pressure . TURNER, W. (Lancashire ). First year with the County ; very popular cricketer ; goodsound bat ; excellent bowler, breaks both ways. S U R R E Y . A B E L, ROBERT. Born at Rotherhithe , November30, 1859. 5ft. 5in.; 9st . 10lbs . A nexcellent all -round cricketer ; a steady bat, with plenty of hit withal ; a good field , and a useful slow round-arm bowler. Address-29, Trigon Road, ClaphamRoad, S. W.; e Oval, also for 1893 . BOWLEY, THOMAS. Bornat Old Basford , February 28, 1857. 5ft . 9 in .; 12st . Agood fast bowler, generally with success ; moderate field . Address-45, HanoverGardens, Kennington, S.E.; e Oval, also for 1893 . BROCKWELL, WILLIAM. Born at Kingston, June 21, 1866. 5ft . 9in .; 11st . A free bat ; a useful fast bowler at times , and smart field . Address-H a m Common, Surrey ; e Oval, also for 1893 . HENDERSON, ROBERT. Born at Newport, March30, 1865. 5ft.6in .; 10st . 7lbs . Bats in excellent and thoroughly correct style , a sound and reliable bat ; a straight medium -pace bowler , at times very effective ; good field . Address -Fairlight Bridge Road, Wallington , Surrey ; e Oval, also for 1893 . LOHMANN, GEORGEALFRED. Born at Kensington, June 2, 1865. 5ft . 10 in.; 12st . 8lbs . Oneof the very best all -round cricketers of the day; a reliable bowler on all wickets , with plenty of work, varies his pace and pitch with judgment; a very dangerous bat at times , with plenty of hit ; a brilliant field anywhere. Address-Gipsy Hill , S.E. LOCKWOOD, WILLIAMHENRY. Born at Old Radford, March 25, 1868. 5ft . 10in .; 12st . A nexcellent all -round cricketer ; one of the finest bowlers of the day, getting up very quickly from the pitch and coming back; at times quite unplayable ; a good out-field , and free bat, hitting well all round. Address -SurreyCricket Ground, Kennington Oval, London, S.E.; e Oval, also for 1 8 9 3. READ, JOHN MAURICE. Bornat ThamesDitton , February 9, 1859. 5ft . 10in .; 10st . 11lbs . Agood bat, with considerable hitting powers ; fast bowler, and very fine out-field . Address--ThamesDitton . SHARPE, JOHN WILLIAM. Born at Ruddington, December 9, 1866. Although out of form last year, is still a good fast bowler ; good pace , and comes back quickly at times ; fair bat ; excellent field , with a smart return . Address- Surrey Cricket Ground, Kennington Oval, London, S.E.; e Oval, also for 1893. WATTS, GEORGE. Born at Cambridge , February 18, 1867. 6ft . 2in .; 13st . A promising all -round player ; bids fair to be a dangerous bat with care , having great reach and exceptional hitting powers ; ought to make a good wicket-keeper ; fair fast bowler. Address--Surrey Cricket Ground, Ken- nington Oval, London, S. E.; e Oval, also for 1893 . WOOD, HENRY. Born at Dartford , December 14, 1854. 5ft . 3in.; 10st . 3lbs . Agood bat, very strong on the off -side , unable unfortunately to play much last year owing to a badhand; one of the best wicket -keepers of the day. Address-Garth , Leigham Road, Tulse Hill , S.W.; e Oval , also for 1893 ,