clark is chiefly remembered as a batsman. in nine innings in the five games, he failed to score a single run. in the match against northamptonshire at kettering, he was not out in both innings and failed to score, but otherwise he was out for 0, bowled five times and caught twice. nine innings is believed to be the record for a first-class cricketer who failed to score a single run. john howarth of nottinghamshire played in 13 matches without scoring, but batted only seven times.