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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  Sporting Memorabilia
• Sale Date:
  05 Aug 2014 ~ Section 1: 10am (Lots 1 - 460)
  05 Aug 2014 ~ Section 2: 2.30pm (Lots 461 - 729)
• Lot #:
  96
• Lot Description:
  WILLIAM WHYSALL'S MATCH USED CRICKET BAT: Full size 'Sykes - Roy Kilner' Cricket Bat
  signed in the ownership position by William Whysall, and match-used in the 1924-25 England tour of Australia. Signed on the front by 1924-25 England team, 18 signatures including Gilligan, Hobbs, Sutclliffe & Tate; signed on reverse by 1924-25 Australian team, 12 signatures including Collins, Ponsford, Richardson & Gregory. Bat varnished, so signatures in Fair/Good condition, bat with some tape reinforcement at base.
• Notes:
  William 'Dodge' Whysall played 4 Tests for England, was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1925, and played 371 first-class matches for Nottinghamshire. He died tragically in 1930, after slipping on a dance floor, injuring his elbow, and contracting septicaemia.
• Estimate:
  A$600 - 800
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Collectables

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