In the match, between the counties of Sussex and Gloucestershire, which was commenced at Bristol on August 2 W. G. Grace made ...
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Article : 153 wordsA London correspondent, writing on July 17, says:—Prospects for August 12 in Scotland have never looked better. ...
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The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Fri 21 Aug 1896, Page 1
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