About Hugh Smith
Lived 1856 – 1939 (aged 82). Hugh Smith was a British cricketer.
Hugh Purefoy Smith (16 October 1856 – 9 September 1939) was an English cricketer. Smith was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Lasham, Hampshire.
Smith made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Surrey at the County Ground, Hove in 1878. In Surrey's first-innings, he took the wicket of Swainson Akroyd for the cost of 82 runs from 30 overs. In Sussex's first-innings, he was dismissed for 10 runs by Edward Barratt. With Sussex following-on in their second-innings, he was dismissed for a duck by Frederick Johnson. This was his only major appearance for Sussex.
He died at Brighton, Sussex on 9 September 1939.
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Who was Hugh Smith?
English cricketer (1856-1939)
When was Hugh Smith born?
Hugh Smith was born on 16 October 1856 in Lasham.
When did Hugh Smith die?
Hugh Smith died on 9 September 1939 in Brighton.
What was Hugh Smith's occupation?
Hugh Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was Hugh Smith?
Hugh Smith was British.
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· DBpedia: Hugh Smith (cricketer)
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