About Lawrence Black
Lived 1881 – 1959 (aged 77). Lawrence Black was a British cricketer.
Lawrence Garfield Black (15 September 1881 – 14 August 1959) was an English cricketer. Black was a left-handed batsman who bowled left-arm medium pace.
Black made his first-class debut for Hampshire against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia in 1903. On debut, Black took his only first-class wicket, that of Philadelphia batsman John Lester.
After the First World War and sixteen years after making his debut for Hampshire, Black made his second first-class appearance for Hampshire in 1919. Black played three matches in the 1919 County Championship against Middlesex, Surrey and Yorkshire.
Black died at Dewsbury, Yorkshire on 14 August 1959.
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Who was Lawrence Black?
British cricketer (1881-1959)
When was Lawrence Black born?
Lawrence Black was born on 15 September 1881 in Lambeth.
When did Lawrence Black die?
Lawrence Black died on 14 August 1959 in Dewsbury.
What was Lawrence Black's occupation?
Lawrence Black was a cricketer.
What nationality was Lawrence Black?
Lawrence Black was British.
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· DBpedia: Lawrence Black (cricketer)
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