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Harold Arkwright

1872 – 1942

English cricketer

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Lived 1872 – 1942 (aged 70). Harold Arkwright was a British cricketer.

Harold Arthur Arkwright (10 November 1872 – 10 December 1942) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University between 1893 and 1895. He also made a few appearances for Essex during his university years, and later played two minor counties matches for Cambridgeshire.

Educated firstly at Eton College, he was in the school's first eleven in both 1890 and 1891. He went up to Magdalen College, Oxford, and was awarded his Blue in 1895, when he took 0 for 16 and 1 for 71 in two innings. He toured North American with Frank Mitchell's side in 1895, and played some cricket for Essex, Cambridgeshire and the Free Foresters. His final first-class appearance was in 1903, playing for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Oxford University. In all, he claimed 72 wickets in 24 first-class appearances at an average of 23.62, and took ten wickets in a match on one occasion:

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Magdalen College, Eton College
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Who was Harold Arkwright?

English cricketer (1872-1942)

When was Harold Arkwright born?

Harold Arkwright was born on 10 November 1872 in Oswestry.

When did Harold Arkwright die?

Harold Arkwright died on 10 December 1942 in Virginia Water.

What was Harold Arkwright's occupation?

Harold Arkwright was a cricketer.

What nationality was Harold Arkwright?

Harold Arkwright was British.

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· Wikipedia: Harold Arkwright

· Wikidata: Q5659936

· DBpedia: Harold Arkwright

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