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^ Fred Spofforth, however, contended that, the fourth innings aside, it played perfectly well.
^ "Cricket in England 1997". www.ba-education.com. http://www.ba-education.com/for/sport/cricket/ashes1997.html. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
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^ Harte, pp. 444–446.
^ Harte, pp. 526–530.
^ Harte, pp. 538–540.
^ Harte, pp. 557–559.
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