In 1746, Addington beat Bromley "with great difficulty" on Bromley Common but a return match at the Artillery Ground was inconclusive. In 1747, Addington joined forces with nearby Croydon to play three matches against London: they won one, lost one and one had an unknown result. In 1748, the "best five" Addington players took part in a big single wicket contest against "The Rest of England".
In 1746, Addington struggled to defeat Bromley on Bromley Common but a rematch at the Artillery Ground ended without a clear winner. In 1747, Addington joined forces with Croydon to play three matches against London: they won one, lost one and had an unclear result. In 1748, the best players from Addington's team competed in a major single wicket contest against "The Rest of England".