Statement of the Grand Cricket Match, between Mary-le-bone Club and Ground, and the Northern Counties, London, Monday and Tuesday, June 20, and 21, 1841, scoresheet printed by J. Plant, Nottingham (a little frail, some fold and crease marks, several small holes, 3 affecting numerals near central fold), 10 x 7½in.

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Statement of the Grand Cricket Match, between Mary-le-bone Club and Ground, and the Northern Counties, London, Monday and Tuesday, June 20, and 21, 1841, scoresheet printed by J. Plant, Nottingham (a little frail, some fold and crease marks, several small holes, 3 affecting numerals near central fold), 10 x 7½in.

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The Northern Counties side includes six Nottinghamshire players, among them Barker who was the major wicket taker for his side, and as number 4 batsman made the highest score, 24 in the second innings. However, the Northerners were twice skittled out by the bowling of Hillyer and Bayley, and lost by 43 runs.

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