About James Sharples
Lived 1890 – 1969 (aged 78). James Sharples was a British cricketer.
James Sharples (26 December 1890 – 23 March 1969) was an English cricketer who played for Glamorgan. He was born in Pendlebury, Lancashire and died in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire.
Sharples played cricket first in Lancashire, then when he moved to South Wales, for Briton Ferry Town. He made a single first-class appearance for Glamorgan during the 1922 season. He scored a duck in the only innings in which he batted, and conceded a single run from an over's worth of bowling.
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Who was James Sharples?
English cricketer (1890-1969)
When was James Sharples born?
James Sharples was born on 26 December 1890.
When did James Sharples die?
James Sharples died on 23 March 1969.
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James Sharples was a cricketer.
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James Sharples was British.
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