Cricket On Merrow Down
In July 1730, Merrow Down is stated as the venue for a match between Mr Andrews’ XI and the Duke of Richmond’s XI.
In September 1741, Merrow Down is the venue for a famous match between, to quote the Duke of Richmond: "poor little Slyndon against almost your whole county of Surrey". Slindon, featuring Richard Newland, won "almost in one innings".
In 1762 there is another Guildford reference at Merrow Down with the Guildford club losing by two runs to Chertsey.
Read more about this topic: Guildford Bason
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