Matches
The London Evening Post dated 27 August carried an advertisement for a single wicket match between players called Perry (of London) and Piper (of Hampton, Middlesex). The venue was Moulsey Hurst, near Molesey in Surrey. This is the earliest reference to cricket being played at this venue. It was famous for various sporting activities, especially prizefighting, and was often used for cricket throughout the 18th century.
| Date | Match Title | Venue | Result | Source |
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| 29 August (M) | London & Surrey v Mr Edward Stead’s XI | Kennington Common | result unknown | |
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The match was "for 25 guineas between the men belonging to Edward Stead, Esq. of Maidstone and the men of London and Surrey". |
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| ? Sept (see 1724) | Chingford v Mr Edward Stead’s XI | Dartford Brent | result unknown | |
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This was the conclusion of the 1724 match which was unfinished at that time and became the subject of a lawsuit. Lord Chief Justice Pratt ordered it "to be played out", but he died in 1725 before it was played out. It is not known if Dartford Brent was the original venue but it seems certain the match was concluded there. |
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