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Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Caught
Run-It-Out card game - Caught.
mid-20th century
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This vintage photograph captures the thrill and excitement of a pivotal moment in a game of Cricket Run-It-Out, a popular card game that mimicked the sport of cricket during the mid-20th century. The image shows a determined cricketer, dressed in white cricket attire, lunging forward to make a catch. The green grass beneath his feet and the concentration etched on his face convey the intensity of the game. Behind him, a group of onlookers, also dressed in cricket whites, lean forward in anticipation, their expressions a mix of excitement and anxiety. The fielder, poised to make the catch, has one hand outstretched towards the ball, the other hand supporting his body as he leans over the edge of the table. The ball, suspended in mid-air, seems to defy gravity as it hovers between the fielder's outstretched fingers and the card held by the batsman. The game of Cricket Run-It-Out was a favorite pastime for cricket enthusiasts during the off-season, allowing them to continue their love for the sport even when actual cricket matches were not being played. The game involved using a standard deck of cards to simulate the various aspects of cricket, including batting, bowling, and fielding. The objective was to score runs by drawing specific combinations of cards, while the opposing team tried to dismiss the batsman by drawing certain other cards. This photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of cricket and the lengths to which fans were willing to go to keep the spirit of the game alive, even in its cardboard form.
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