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References
- ↑ Cricket Grounds of Nottinghamshire P.Wynne-Thomas ACS 1984 p.20
- ↑ Second XI Championship Matches played on Elm Avenue
- ↑ First-Class Matches played on Elm Avenue
- ↑ List-A Matches played on Elm Avenue
- ↑ Ransome and Marles Cricket Club
