Julien Cahn - The Power of His XIs

The Power of His XIs

As result of both his financial pull and the colour of his cricket, his invitation teams were able to keep the loyalty of many of the top players - something that was often to the disadvantage of the establishment clubs.

Dempster, Walsh and Morkel's skill meant that they would be valuable members of any county team, as would the bowler Bob Crisp, who in 1935 alone took 107 wickets for the South Africans tourers. The Wicketkeeper Cecil Maxwell represented the Gentlemen against the Players in 1935 solely on the strength of his Cahn team performances.

Similarly both of the England legspinners Ian Peebles and Walter Robins played often at both West Bridgford and Stanford Hall. The Sir Julien Cahn's XIs were often too strong for their opposition - as illustrated by the fact that minor county sides were often beaten by an innings and at West Bridgford where a fox's tail was raised after a victorious match - the tail was rarely seen down.

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Baronetage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
New creation
Baronet
of Stanford on Soar
1934–1944
Succeeded by
Albert Jonas Cahn

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