[3] In 1911, he played what Wisden termed "the innings of his life" by scoring 216 in the match against Derbyshire at Chesterfield; it did indeed prove to be the highest of his first-class career.
[6] Despite this achievement, Wisden noted that "in fourteen more attempts he scored only about 150 runs, so that his one big performance must be taken as promise rather than a proof of first-rate ability".
[7] That analysis proved correct: in 30 further matches in the three seasons up the First World War Sharp passed 50 only twice and did not score another century.
[8] He had a poor season in 1920, but in the following year, as captain of the side, he made 879 runs at an average of 41.85 and scored four centuries, half the total of his entire career.
[9] Sharp was re-elected as captain for 1922, and averaged 54 with the bat, but was unable to play in most of the team's matches and handed over the captaincy to Fowke mid-season.