William Bailey (cricketer, born 1898)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 July 1898 Condobolin, Australia |
| Died | 27 February 1983 (aged 84) Geelong, Australia |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1923-1927 | Victoria |
Source: Cricinfo, 20 November 2015 | |
William Bailey (20 July 1898 – 27 February 1983) was an Australian cricketer. He played three first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1923 and 1927.[1]
He began his cricket career while at Geelong Grammar School, captaining the side by 1917,[2] and then played for the University XI in district cricket where he became known as a dashing batsman.[3] He also became a notable golfer by the mid-1920's.[4]
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References[]
- ^ "William Bailey". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Captain of Geelong Grammar". Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 22 December 1917. p. 20. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "A Brilliant Batsman". Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 3 December 1921. p. 76. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "W. H. Bailey Proves Himself Victoria's Most Promising Golfer". Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 19 December 1925. p. 96. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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