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Australia v South Africa. Triangular Test Tournament, Lord’s 1912. Rare original and highly decorative commemorative scorecard printed in gold ink with decorative blue and gold floral borders. The scorecard with complete printed scores for the first innings of the match played 15th- 17th July 1912, South Africa having scored 263 and Australia 390. Beautifully signed in ink by all sixteen members of the Australian touring party and the match umpires, Moss and Street, eighteen signatures in total. Australians’ signatures are Whitty, Mayne, Gregory, Hazlitt, Kelleway, McLaren, Emery, Carkeek, Jennings, Smith, Matthews, Webster, Macartney, Bardsley, Minnett and Crouch (Manager). Printed by ‘C.G. & S. Ltd’. 7.25”x10.5”. Minor soiling, otherwise in lovely condition. An exquisite scorecard, not previously sold by Knights.
Australia dismissed South Africa for 173 in the second innings and knocked off the required runs ending 48 without loss to win by ten wickets. Australia won two, drew three and lost one of the Tests in the inaugural Triangular Tournament of 1912 between England, Australia and South Africa. The tournament was not considered a success due to Australia sending a weakened side and poor weather affecting attendances.

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