Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanacks,
Football & Sporting Memorabilia
Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
22nd, 23rd & 24th March 2024
Lot 1298
Estimate: £100/150
Hammer: unsold
‘Tunbridge Wells Cricket Week. Kent v. Somerset’ 1911. Original commemorative silk scorecard for the match played at the Neville Ground, 10th- 12th July 1911, in which Frank Woolley scored a century in each innings for the first time in his career. Kent batted first and scored 245 thanks to 104 from Woolley and 64 by David Jennings. Replying, Somerset were bowled out for only 99, Arthur Fielder taking 5/62. Kent were able to declare their second innings at 391/4 with Woolley ending 148no and Jennings 104no. They then bowled out Somerset for 221 (‘Punter’ Humphreys taking 5/29) to win by 316 runs. The silk scorecard is lightly laid to black page. Printer unknown. 6.75”x11”. Very good condition.