SOLDIERS' CRICKET.
3X)MINIONS v. ENGLAND. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright) (Renter's Telegrams.) LONDON, July 13. The return cricket match between England and the Dominions was drawn. England in the first innings scored 157, and the Dominions, playing on a wet wicket, had lost eight wicKets for 34 runs when rain stopped play. Captain P. F. Warner arranged two matches at Lord's on June 29th and on July 13th—England v. The Dominions — the teams being selected from officers and men who were serving or had served in his Majesty's Forces during the war. The. first match was in aid of Lord Roberts's Memorial Workshops for Disabled Soldiers and Sailors, and the second in aid of King George's Fund for Sailors; including men of the merchant service, minesweepers, and minelayers. The , proceeds of the matches were divided equally between the two funds. Tho first match resulted on a win for the Dominions.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16265, 16 July 1918, Page 8
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148SOLDIERS' CRICKET. Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16265, 16 July 1918, Page 8
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