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County Championship Cricket. Yorkshire against Essex at County Ground, Leyton on 15th
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County Championship Cricket. Yorkshire against Essex at County Ground, Leyton on 15th
County Championship Cricket. Yorkshire against Essex at County Ground, Leyton on 15th, 16th, 17th June 1932. Opening batsmen for Yorkshire Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe set a world record partnership for any wicket of 555. This remained the world record for any wicket till 1945-46 and it was not until 1976-77 that it was beaten for the first wicket. It remains the record partnership for any wicket in England. Sutcliffes share of the stand was 313, his career highest score. Picture shows the scoreboard at the end of their innings.
16th June 1932
Kemsley
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21580320
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Cricket history in the making! This print captures a momentous match between Yorkshire and Essex at County Ground, Leyton on June 15th, 16th, and 17th in 1932. The opening batsmen for Yorkshire, Percy Holmes and Herbert Sutcliffe, etched their names into the record books with an extraordinary partnership that set a world record of 555 runs for any wicket. This remarkable feat remained unmatched until the mid-1940s and wasn't surpassed for first-wicket partnerships until nearly four decades later. Even today, it stands as the highest partnership ever recorded in England. Sutcliffe's contribution to this historic stand was an impressive 313 runs, his personal best throughout his illustrious career. The photograph showcases the scoreboard at the end of their innings – a testament to their exceptional skill and determination. As you gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, you can almost feel the excitement radiating from both players and spectators alike. The stadium is filled with cricket enthusiasts who have gathered to witness this awe-inspiring display of talent. Transport yourself back to those glorious days of cricket in the 1930s as you admire this snapshot frozen in time. Let your imagination run wild as you envision being among those fervent supporters cheering on these sporting legends during one of cricket's most unforgettable moments.
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