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The Middlesex and England batsman Denis Compton received a great ovation at Hastings
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The Middlesex and England batsman Denis Compton received a great ovation at Hastings
The Middlesex and England batsman Denis Compton received a great ovation at Hastings, Sussex, when playing for the South of England XI against the South Africans, he passed the hundred mark. This the seventeenth century to his credit this season, passes the record of sixteen scored by the great Jack Hobbs in 1925.
Picture Shows: Sir Pelham " Plum" Warner congratulates Denis Compton and this new record at Hastings today. Also pictured are Mr George Lang - Cricket Festival President and group Capt Holmes - Festival chairman and member of the test selection committee.
4 September 1947
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In this historic photo print, taken on September 4,1947, we witness a momentous occasion in the world of cricket. The renowned Middlesex and England batsman Denis Compton is being showered with a resounding ovation at Hastings, Sussex. Playing for the South of England XI against the formidable South Africans, Compton achieved an incredible feat by surpassing Jack Hobbs' long-standing record of sixteen centuries scored in a single season. The image captures the jubilant atmosphere as Sir Pelham "Plum". Warner extends his congratulations to Compton for this remarkable achievement. Standing alongside them are Mr George Lang, Cricket Festival President, and Group Capt Holmes, Festival Chairman and member of the test selection committee. This photograph not only encapsulates a significant milestone in cricket history but also serves as a testament to the talent and skill possessed by Denis Compton. His unwavering dedication to his craft has propelled him into sporting greatness. As we gaze upon this monochromatic snapshot from the twentieth century, we are reminded of the timeless allure of cricket – a sport that unites nations through its rich traditions and thrilling encounters on the pitch. This image stands as a tribute to both Denis Compton's exceptional abilities with bat in hand and his enduring legacy within English cricket.
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