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Cricket » Cricket Scorecards » Minor Counties/Clubs » HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB 1890-91 LIST OF SEASON'S AVERAGES - INCLUDING CAPTAIN DUNN (SURREY)

HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB 1890-91 LIST OF SEASON'S AVERAGES - INCLUDING CAPTAIN DUNN (SURREY)

HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB 1890-91 LIST OF SEASON

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Single sheet card giving all the batting and bowling averages at the club for the 1890-91 season. Previously the property of Captain John Dunn, who became known as the "Grace of the East". He died in 1892 on the SS Bokhara, whilst returning with the Hong Kong CC from their annual match with Shanghai. All but two of the team were drowned. Dunn played 4 times for Surrey in 1881 and toured with the Gentlemen of Ireland  to North America in 1888. He averaged 70.7 that season with the bat (from 11 innings) and was also the leading wicket-taker.

21.5 x 11cm. Two horizontal folds. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Date
1890-91

£140.00 (Code: 19346)

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