Gilbert Oswald Smith. & Arthur Pike. 1895. (Cricketers).

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Gilbert Oswald Smith. 1895.
  • Gilbert Oswald Smith. 1895.
  • Arthur pike. 1895.

  • Gilbert Oswald Smith. & Arthur Pike. 1895. (Cricketers).

  • Portrait Photographs.
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For Sale is a Full Page removed from "Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, 1895," showing Two Portraits one on either side for the Following Two Cricketers.

1- Gilbert Oswaid Smith.
The record of G. O. SMITH at Charterhouse, in 1891, would have been good enough to assure him a trial in University cricket.  But his performances the following season were even more remarkable.  His score of 229 against Westminster in 1892, ranks as one of the best, if not the best, innings in an Inter-School match.  Still, though he showed to advantage in the Freshmen's match at Oxford in 1893, he only played once for the University that summer.  He was not fortunate enough, indeed, to get a good chance of showing his real ability as an all-round Cricketer till this summer, when he fairly earned his Blue by his consistently effective play.  A batsman with excellent defence, he can also hit on occasions, having a particularly good off drive.  Besides being a smart field he is also a fair change bowler.  As a Footballer he has gained the highest honours at the Association game, having played for England v. Scotland.

2- Arthur Pike.
SHERWIN'S retirement from the position he had held for so many years in the Notts County Eleven, gave an opportunity last year for a young Cricketer who had acquitted himself very creditably in the Spring in the Notts Colts' match as a wicket keeper.  The discovery of A. PIKE, of Kegworth, was a fortunate one for the Notts Executive.  His immediate introduction into the County at any rate was attended with marked success.  His place was secured and he has already made for himself a name as one of the rising wicket keepers of the day.  Strong and active, he has any amount of pluck withal, and as he is particularly quick, he has not yet perhaps reached his best.  Can also bat on occasions, as he showed against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge last year.  Unfortunately an injury has prevented him assisting the County latterly this season.

Condition is Very Good.