Norman Frank Druce. & Francis Ashley Phillips. 1895. (Cricketers)

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Norman Frank Druce. 1895.
  • Norman Frank Druce. 1895.
  • Francis Ashley Phillips. 1895.

  • Norman Frank Druce. & Francis Ashley Phillips. 1895. (Cricketers)

  • Portrait Photographs.
  • £11.00

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For Sale is a Full Page removed from "Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, 1895," showing a Portrait Photograph on each side for the Following Two Cricketers.

1- Norman Frank Druce.
Captain at Marlborough College in 1893, N. F. DRUCE was the best all-round Cricketer of the year there.  Going up to Trinity College, Cambridge, some high scoring in the early matches of last season secured for him a trial for the University, and, as subsequent events proved, a regular place in the Eleven.  For some reason or other he failed to do himself justice, and it was only at the last moment that he got his blue.  Still he acquitted himself better than the majority of the Cambridge batsmen at Lord's, and his first innings of 39 against Oxford was one of the best of a moderate exhibition.  This season so far he has shown exceptionally good cricket, and should be very high up among the batsmen.  With a capital style, he has plenty of freedom, and can hit well all round the wicket.  Like his elder brother W. G., he is also an excellent field.

2- Francis Ashley Phillips.
Consistently good scoring in the preliminary matches at Oxford assured F. A. PHILLIPS a trial in the University Eleven of 1892.  His record the previous summer at Rossall School had been of itself good enough to lead to the belief that he would acquit himself well in a higher grade of cricket.  His first year at Oxford only partially justified these expectations.  The following summer brought him even worse luck, and he failed to retain his Blue.  It was only a momentary failure, however, and the last two seasons have proved him to be one of the most reliable batsmen at Oxford.  His 78 against Cambridge at Lord's, in 1894, was a brilliant display, and this season he has certainly shown no falling off.  a thoroughly safe bat, he makes runs all round the wicket and is a brilliant hitter when fairly going.  His out cricket is also useful for he is a safe field as well as a change bowler.

Condition is Very Good.