James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1898

2 5 0 L I L L YW H I T E ' SC R I C K E T E R S' A N N U A L. 3 6 2 2 0 . 0 0 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 andnd other a a 2 1 Officers of Clubs . Professionals desirous of being inserted in this list must apply for forms to James Lillywhite , Frowd and Co. , 2, Newington Causeway , London, S.E. , at latest by October 10 in each year.] B E R K S H I R E . BARKER, W.-Born Swallowfield , March 10, 1869 ; height , 5 ft. 8 in.; a good right -armfast bowler , and safe bat at a pinch ; e on County ground for 1 8 9 7. BARRETT, H.-Born at Wokingham, September 21, 1874 ; height , 5 ft . 91 in.; very useful medium right -arm bowler , with some break ; will make a good bat; keenand energetic in the field ; e at Berkshire Regimental Depôt. MAXWELL, H. C.-Born N e w Zealand, October 28, 1862 ; height 5 ft. 8 in.; eCountyground. WATTS, E. A.-Born at Woolhampton, March 19, 1871 ; height 5 ft . 10½ in ; can keep wicket ; free bat andgood field . B U C K I N G H A M S H I R E . NASH, G.-Bowls as well as ever at times , and has been an invaluable m a nfor the County; is always cheery ; has been known to miss catches off his o w nbowling. SAUNDERS, J.-Has not been so lucky as in former seasons ; a fast run-getter whenset , and particularly strong on the leg-side ; a splendid short -slip , andvery safe catch. WRIGHT, M.-Keeps an excellent length , and has , with Nash, borne all the brunt of the bowling; has played one or two excellent innings , and is a capital field . 2 8 9 2 2 B 8 0 D E R B Y S H I R F . BAGSHAW, H.-Born at Foolow , September 1, 1861. 5 ft . 10 in .; 134 st .; good left -hand batsman; bowls right ; batted well throughout the season . Address: Station Hotel, Glossop . CHATTERTON, W .-Born at Birch Vale, December 27, 1863. 5 ft . 10 in . 10st . 5lb.; good bat ; fair slow round-arm bowler ; active in the field ; batted well through the season . Address : Shakespeare Hotel , Derby; e Lord's.