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‘Australia v. South Africa’. Triangular Test Tournament 1912. Rare original commemorative silk scorecard for the Test match played at Lord’s, 15th- 17th July 1912. South Africa elected to bat first and reach 263, Herbie Taylor top scorer with 93. Centuries from Charles Kelleway (102) and Warren Bardsley (164) helped Australia to a total of 390 and a first innings lead of 133. South Africa were then bowled out for 173, setting Australia 47 to win, which they did without loss, ending 48/0 to win by ten wickets. The silk scorecard measures approx. 7”x11.5”, lightly laid down to black page. Very good condition.