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Frank Wells

1871 – 1932

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Lived 1871 – 1932 (aged 60). Frank Wells was a New Zealand cricketer.

Frank Liddiard Wells (21 October 1871 – 14 January 1932) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played two first-class matches for Otago, one in each of the 1895–96 and 1896–97 seasons.

Wells was born at Dunedin in October 1871. He played club cricket for Opoho Cricket Club in the city before making his first-class debut in a match against a touring New South Wales team at Carisbrook in December 1895. Later in the season he played in the representative match against Southland, a match not considered to have first-class status at this time. During the following season he was in an Otago team of 15 which played the touring Australians in early November before appearing against Canterbury later in the month in his second and final first-class match. As well as being a fine cricketer, Wells played rugby union for the Alhambra club in Dunedin. He acted as scorer for Wellington Cricket Club until the late 1920s. He was aged 60.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Wells?

cricketer (1871-1932)

When was Frank Wells born?

Frank Wells was born on 21 October 1871 in Dunedin.

When did Frank Wells die?

Frank Wells died on 14 January 1932 in Wellington.

What was Frank Wells's occupation?

Frank Wells was a cricketer.

What nationality was Frank Wells?

Frank Wells was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Wells

· Wikidata: Q24845803

· DBpedia: Frank Wells (cricketer)

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