John Dale© The Cricketer International
Oxford University XI in 1870. From left to right, top row: C.K. Francis, C.J. Ottaway, E.F.S. Tylecote, A.T. Fortescue. Middle row: W. Townshend, B. Pauncefote (captain), W.H. Hadow. Bottom row: F.H. Hill, T.H. Belcher, S.E. Butler, W.A. Stewart.© The Cricketer International
Cambridge University XI in 1870. From left to right, top row: F.C. Cobden, E.E.H. Ward, C.I. Thornton, W. Yardley.Middle row: F.A. Mackinnon, W.B. Money (captain), F. Tobin. Front row: A.A. Bourne, A.T. Scott, F.E.R. Fryer, J.W. Dale. Cambridge beat Oxford by 2 runs at Lord's on 27 and 28 June. It was known as 'Cobden's match' because of F.C. Cobden, who won the match for Cambridge in the last over of the game. Cambridge recorded 147 and 206 (W. Yardley 100) with Oxford scoring 175 and 176 in reply© The Cricketer International