The Archive · 1938

Police Match

In a friendly game between E. C.

ker's Xl and Capt. F. S. Smy e, on the Police Club ground the ionner won quite easily by 49 rums. The idea of the game was to foster est and thus w faces seen in the arena. Notable amongst a galaxy of bowlers was A. Abbott, whose speed and flight favourably impressed the Club's senior players. B. Boddy jr. played useful innings at the tail of E. C

Baker's side, and combined Gash to put up a stand of The latter's innings was characteristic his usual abandon at the crease, and delighted Yhe audience for some time. Dudley's six wickets showed that his inclusion in the senior side hould be considered.

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