The Country Journal; or, The Craftsman by Caleb d'Anvers, London: by R. Francklin, August 28, 1731 [no. 269], 2°, 4pp., with an 18-line report on an eleven-a-side match on Richmond Green between the Duke of Richmond and Mr. Chambers for 200 guineas (small hole at fold).

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The Country Journal; or, The Craftsman by Caleb d'Anvers, London: by R. Francklin, August 28, 1731 [no. 269], 2°, 4pp., with an 18-line report on an eleven-a-side match on Richmond Green between the Duke of Richmond and Mr. Chambers for 200 guineas (small hole at fold).

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The match proved "a drawn Battle. There were many thousands of Spectators, of whom a great Number were persons of Distinction of both Sexes. The same Night his Grace the Duke of Richmond and his Cricket-Players, were greatly insulted by the Mob at Richmond, some of the Men having their Shirts tore off their Backs; and it is said a Law-Suit will commence about the Play."

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