CATCH 110: W. R. Hammond, England’s captain in 1947, making the final test catch of his distinguished career. This was at Lancaster Park, the batsman was V. J. Scott, the bowler, R. Pollard. Hammond’s total of 110 was a test record until it was surpassed by M. C. Cowdrey in 1968.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32539, 24 February 1971, Page 12
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51CATCH 110: W. R. Hammond, England’s captain in 1947, making the final test catch of his distinguished career. This was at Lancaster Park, the batsman was V. J. Scott, the bowler, R. Pollard. Hammond’s total of 110 was a test record until it was surpassed by M. C. Cowdrey in 1968. Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32539, 24 February 1971, Page 12
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