Object number
M.2017.38
Title
Ball presented to JM Sims, Middlesex vs. South Africa, Lord's 1947
Date
1947-06-03
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circumference: 23.7 cm
Description
Match worn, dull red cricket ball with silver band. Jim Sims- Hat-trick!'. Cricket ball presented to Jim Sims with silver metal band around ball with inscription 'With this ball J. Sims took 3 wickets with 3 balls for Middlesex v South Africa at Lord's on June 3rd 1947'. Middlesex 1929-1952.
In the South African second innings Sims bowled Ovenstone for 1, Rowan for 0 and had Tuckett LBW 0 in three balls to complete his hat-trick. He finished with 6-89 in the South African second innings. He got four wickets in the first innings including Rowan and Ovenstone...!. The match was drawn.
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James Morton Sims. Middlesex 1929-1952. 'Middlesex v South Africa 1947. Jim Sims- Hat-trick!'. Cricket ball presented to Jim Sims with silver metal band around ball with inscription 'With this ball J. Sims took 3 wickets with 3 balls for Middlesex v South Africa at Lord's on June 3rd 1947'. Good condition.
Estimate: £150/250
Hammer price: £160
In the South African second innings Sims bowled Ovenstone for 1, Rowan for 0 and had Tuckett LBW 0 in three balls to complete his hat-trick. He finished with 6-89 in the South African second innings. He got four wickets in the first innings including Rowan and Ovenstone...!. The match was drawn.
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