England in Australia, 1946-1947 and Other Sporting Occasions

Reference

SCR93

Date:

1946 - 1947

Level of description

item

Extent

1 volume

Scope and Content

Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings relating to the MCC tour of Australia in 1946-1947. The scrapbook also contains newspaper cuttings from South Africa's tour of England in 1947, and other sporting events during 1947: the FA Cup Semi-Final (Charlton Athletic vs. Newcastle United), the Grand National, Boat Race, the FA Cup Final (Charlton Athletic vs. Burnley), a boxing match between Bruce Woodcock and Joe Baksi at Harringay in London, the Two Thousand Guineas, The Oaks, a football match at Wembley (Great Britain vs. Rest of Europe), The Derby, Wimbledon Championships.

Subject

MCC in Australia 1946-1947, South Africa in England 1947, football, Horse Racing, boxing, boat race, tennis

Institution name

Marylebone Cricket Club

Conditions governing access

Open

Language

English

Size

1 volume

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• England in Australia, 1946-1947 and Other Sporting Occasions (SCR93)