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Benefit match
Fri, September 22 2017
Simon Hughes’ benefit season innovation and heartbreak
Simon Hughes took a novel money-raising approach, but it was not enough to bridge the gap between cricket and football.
Sun, April 23 2017
Wally Hammond promises to bat all day; scores 317; salvages Tom Goddard’s benefit
That day, Hammond carved out 317 of the best runs on a pitch that required tremendous application.
Sat, April 22 2017
George Geary shoots himself in the foot (not literally) in his benefit match
Despite playing a mere seven seasons for them, Leicestershire gave George Geary a benefit in 1924.
Sat, April 22 2017
Clarrie Grimmett clean bowls Don Bradman, loses money
Clarrie Grimmett dismissed Don Bradman with a leg-break. Vic Richardson wasn't amused.
Sat, April 22 2017
Bertie Buse’s Benefit match ends in one day
The pitch ensured a financial disaster, but Somerset compensated Bertie Buse.