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A game of pushball between Anerley and Crystal Palace at the Crystal Palace sports
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A game of pushball between Anerley and Crystal Palace at the Crystal Palace sports
A game of pushball between Anerley and Crystal Palace at the Crystal Palace sports ground. This match, one of the first played in Britain of this American game, was won by Anerley by 1 goal and 3 tries. Photograph showing the ball raised and lipped over opposing side, the two men on the left follow the ball to get it away. Date: 4th October 1902
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Anerley Ball Crystal Goal Match Played 1902
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This photograph depicts a thrilling moment during a historic game of pushball between Anerley and Crystal Palace, which took place at the Crystal Palace sports ground on 4th October 1902. Pushball, an American import to Britain, was still a novelty in the early 1900s, and this match was one of the first recorded instances of its play in the country. The intense competition is evident in the expression of the players, with the two men on the left in determined pursuit of the ball as it is raised and lipped over the opposing side. The winning team, Anerley, emerged victorious with a score of one goal and three tries. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of sports in Britain and the adoption of new athletic pastimes.
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