About John Candler
Lived 1873 – 1942 (aged 69). John Candler was a British cricketer.
John Candler (7 October 1873 – 4 December 1942) was an English cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Cambridge University Cricket Club between 1894 and 1895.
Candler set an unwanted record by failing to score in his first nine first-class innings over six matches in 1894 and 1895. He finally scored in his seventh and final first-class match, making 8 not out.
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Who was John Candler?
cricketer (1873-1942)
When was John Candler born?
John Candler was born on 7 October 1873 in Tendring.
When did John Candler die?
John Candler died on 4 December 1942.
What was John Candler's occupation?
John Candler was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Candler?
John Candler was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Candler (cricketer)
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