Many batsmen were given a thorough battering by Kortright, including W. G. Grace. In 1898, Grace was approaching 50 years old: and he famously refused to speak to Kortright following a Gloucestershire vs Essex match.
Kortright's batting prowess led to many batsmen being heavily challenged, including W.G. Grace, who was in his late fifties during this period. Following a Gloucestershire versus Essex game, Grace chose not to engage with Kortright.