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‘The English Chronicle’. Original early newspaper for 10th July 1794. Page three column 1 features a report on the ‘Grand match of cricket... between two Select Elevens of England, for One Thousand Guineas’, R. Leigh’s XI v G. Louch’ XI played at Lord’s 30th June- 2nd July 1794. The full scorecard is printed showing Leigh’s XI scoring 219 (T. Walker 102) and 138, Louch’s XI scoring 138 and 87, Leigh’s XI winning by 132 runs. The teams featured notable representatives from Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Middlesex, including A. Freemantle, T. & H. Walker, J. Small, T. Scott, J. Hammond, H. Tufton, R. Robinson, J. Ring, W. Beldam, W. Fennex, R. Purchase, T. Boxall etc. Duty stamp to lower right corner of first page. Light foxing and wear, otherwise in good/ very good condition for its age. A rare item.