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annual differed from a number of similar publications by the depth of its coverage of certain minor leagues — especially those in the north of England (close to its home base) and also in Scotland. After World War II it reappeared as the ''Athletic News Cricket and Golf Annual'' (1946), then subsequently – from its 50th year – as the ''

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Editions produced since 1935:- Note: The 1947-1955 editions were sub-titled 'incorporating the Athletic News Cricket Annual'.

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