Ellis (London cricketer)
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Ellis was an English cricket
er who played for London Cricket Club
in major matches during the 1730s. He was described in a contemporary report as London's "best bowler".
match on Monday, 11 August 1735 for Four of London against Three of London at Kennington Common. On Saturday, 7 June 1735, he was due to play for London versus Surrey
at Moulsey Hurst
, but had to withdraw because of an injured finger. A contemporary report stated that he was London's "best bowler" and he was replaced by Cook
of Brentford who was described as "one of the best bowlers in England".
As Ellis had established his reputation by 1735, he must have been active for some years previously and his career probably began in the 1720s. Very few players were mentioned by name in contemporary reports and there are no other references to Ellis.
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
er who played for London Cricket Club
London Cricket Club
The original London Cricket Club was formed by 1722 and was one of the foremost clubs in English cricket over the next four decades. It is closely associated with the Artillery Ground, where it played most of its home matches.-Early history of London cricket:...
in major matches during the 1730s. He was described in a contemporary report as London's "best bowler".
Career
Ellis is mentioned in 1735 re two matches. He played in a single wicketSingle Wicket
Single wicket cricket is a form of cricket played between two individuals, who take turns to bat and bowl against each other. The one bowling is assisted by a team of fielders, who remain as fielders at the change of innings. The winner is the one who scores more runs...
match on Monday, 11 August 1735 for Four of London against Three of London at Kennington Common. On Saturday, 7 June 1735, he was due to play for London versus Surrey
Surrey county cricket teams
Surrey county cricket teams have been traced back to the 17th century but the county's involvement in cricket goes back much further than that. The first definite mention of cricket anywhere in the world is dated c.1550 in Guildford.-17th century:...
at Moulsey Hurst
Moulsey Hurst
Moulsey Hurst is located in what is now West Molesey, Surrey on the south bank of the River Thames above Molesey Lock. It is one of England's oldest sporting venues and was used in the 18th and 19th centuries for cricket, prizefighting and other sports....
, but had to withdraw because of an injured finger. A contemporary report stated that he was London's "best bowler" and he was replaced by Cook
Cook (Brentford cricketer)
Cook was an English professional cricketer from Brentford who played in major matches for Middlesex during the 1730s. He was "reckoned one of the best bowlers in England".-Career:Cook is mentioned in 1735 re two matches at Moulsey Hurst...
of Brentford who was described as "one of the best bowlers in England".
As Ellis had established his reputation by 1735, he must have been active for some years previously and his career probably began in the 1720s. Very few players were mentioned by name in contemporary reports and there are no other references to Ellis.