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From the Sussex Advertiser, 8th May 1847

GLYNDE - Cricket - the newly-formed club met on Wednesday last, when the season auspiciously commenced with a very interesting match. This club promises to become as celebrated as the former one, which existed here some 30 or 40 years ago.

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