August 19th, 2009 | by | published in History
The New York Times September 14 1886 CRICKET AT MONTREAL MONTREAL, Sept. 13.–The second day’s play of the English Gentlemen and the Montreal Cricket Club began at 1 o’clock this afternoon. Rain had fallen heavily all day yesterday and the wickets were very soft… Click HERE for the full story…
August 18th, 2009 | by | published in History
The New York Times July 26 1885 BOSTON CRICKETERS BEATEN MONTREAL, July 25.–The international cricket match between the Longwood Club, of Boston, and the Montreal Cricket Club was concluded here to-day, the match being won by Montreal by 26 runs. The Bostonians concluded their first inning to-day, making 88 runs… Click HERE for the full […]
June 20th, 2009 | by | published in History
Cricinfo October 31 2009 Icebergs, Snowstorms and ‘The Fair Sex’ When 12 English professionals set out on the first major overseas tour of all In an era when cricketers spend as much time in airplanes as they do playing the game, travelling long distances has become an accepted part of the professionals’ life. One hundred […]