BIG GATES AT OVAL
(N Z. tress Assn —Copyright) LONDONThe fifth test has become the biggest meaey-spinaar in the history of the Oval. Gate receipts after three days play reached £50,000 which was fll,ooo more than the previous record, in the 19*4 fifth test between Australia and England. “Scalpers” outside the closed Oval gates on Saturday .were selling 15s tickets for £2 and doing a busy trade.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31768, 27 August 1968, Page 19
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