William Bailey (cricketer, born 1898) explained

William Bailey
Birth Date:20 July 1898
Birth Place:Condobolin, Australia
Death Place:Geelong, Australia
Club1:Victoria
Year1:1923-1927
Date:20 November
Year:2015
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4310.html Cricinfo

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Bailey . 20 November 2015 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  2. News: Captain of Geelong Grammar. Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 20. 22 December 1917. 2 July 2020 .
  3. News: A Brilliant Batsman. Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 76. 3 December 1921. 2 July 2020 .
  4. News: W. H. Bailey Proves Himself Victoria's Most Promising Golfer. Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 96. 19 December 1925. 2 July 2020 .