The Field of Dreams
The Wanderers Club at 135
Archie Henderson delves into the history of one of South Africa's most famous cricket clubs, from 1888 till today
13 August 2023 - 00:00
The crowd in the Bodega Bar was in high spirits. In the harsh winter of 1888 there was no fireplace because there was no firewood, but the libations, mainly gin at six pennies a tot, provided warmth, as did news from the capital. ..
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