Sporting and Athletic Records

CRICKET respectful distance, W. G. GRACE'S achievements with both hat and ball. J. BRIGGS, however, will, if he plays, join this minority next cricket season, as also will R. PEEL; while G. A. LOHMANN and S. M. J. WOODS may ultimately achieve this distinction. Player Runs made Average Wickets taken Average W. G. Grace 46,151 4i 2499 17 W. Flowers 10,985 21 1022 16 J- Briggs 9,958 18 1604 147 R. Peel 9,700 (about)— 1518 15-5 1000 Runs and 100 Wickets in a Year in England Year Runs made Wickets taken W. G. GRACE. C. T. STUDD. W. FLOWERS. G. DAVIDSON. R. PEEL. G. H. HIRST, 1874 1658 129 1875 1814 192 1876 2622 124 1877 1474 179 1878 [115 H 8 1885 1688 118 1886 1846 122 1882 1294 128 1883 1193 112 1883 1144 113 1895 1296 138 1896 1206 128 1896 1192 104