1949 Arsenal versus Middlesex in a benefit cricket game
April 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 18th August 1949
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Summer Sport in a Winter Setting
ENGLAND: London: Islington: Highbury: Arsenal Stadium:
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DENIS COMPTON Leading out Arsenal team in Arsenal V Middlesex cricket match at Arsenal Stadium. Seen batting
CRICKET Arsenal V Middlesex on Arsenal ground in aid of Compton's benefit. People lining up to go in. Drake and Compton batting. People watching
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