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John Melling

1848 – 1881

British cricketer

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Lived 1848 – 1881 (aged 32). John Melling was a British cricketer.

John Melling (6 April 1848 – 31 January 1881) was an English cricketer active from 1874 to 1876 who played for Lancashire. He was born in Clayton-le-Moors and died in Burnley. He appeared in three first-class matches as a righthanded batsman, scoring 39 runs with a highest score of 20 and held four catches.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Melling?

British cricketer (1848-1881)

When was John Melling born?

John Melling was born on 6 April 1848.

When did John Melling die?

John Melling died on 31 January 1881.

What was John Melling's occupation?

John Melling was a cricketer.

What nationality was John Melling?

John Melling was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Melling

· Wikidata: Q19561515

· DBpedia: John Melling (cricketer)

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