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References
- ↑ Wynne-Thomas, Peter; The Rigby A-Z of Cricket Records; p. 182 ISBN 072701868X
- ↑ Green, Benny; Wisden Anthology 1864-1900 p. 604 ISBN 0354085557
- ↑ Webber, Roy; The Playfair Book of Cricket Records; p. 18. Published 1951 by Playfair Books
- 1 2 Webber, Roy; The Playfair Book of Cricket Records; p. 148
- ↑ Lancashire v Middlesex in 1865
- ↑ Surrey v Hampshire in 1865
- ↑ First-Class Bowling by Wickets in 1865
- ↑ Wynne-Thomas; The Rigby A-Z of Cricket Records; p. 53
- ↑ First Class Batting in England in 1865
- ↑ First Class Bowling in England in 1865