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Australia tour to England 1893. ‘Lord Sheffield’s XI. v. Australians’. Early original single sided scorecard with printed and handwritten scores in pencil for the match played at Sheffield Park, Uckfield, 8th- 10th May 1893. In the opening match of the 1893 tour, a strong Lord Sheffield’s XI elected to bat first and posted 258, W.G. Grace (63) and Arthur Shrewsbury (62) making an opening stand of 101. For the Australians George Giffen and Arthur Coningham shared the wickets five apiece. Replying, the Australians could reach only 138 and, following on, were bowled out in their second innings for 173, Bill Lockwood taking 5/81. Sheffield’s XI then knocked off the required runs to close 56/2 to win by eight wickets. Wicket-keeper, Gregor MacGregor, claimed five victims in the match and conceded no byes. Printed by Crowhurst of Brighton, ‘Printer to the S.C.C.C.’. 5”x7.5”. Odd faults, horizontal fold, minor loss to card corners otherwise in good condition.