About Lawrence Miles
Lived 1896 – 1967 (aged 71). Lawrence Miles was a South African cricketer.
Lawrence Edgar Miles (27 March 1896 – 17 November 1967) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Border from 1913 to 1934.
While aged 17 and a student at Selborne College in East London, Miles made his first-class debut for Border, alongside another Selbornian, Roelof Oosthuizen, against the touring MCC in November 1913. He next played for Border with the resumption of first-class cricket after World War I, and was a regular member of the team during the 1920s, sometimes as captain. He captained a Cape Province team against the MCC in 1930–31.
Miles married Molly McCann in August 1929. He died in East London in 1967.
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Who was Lawrence Miles?
cricketer (1896-1967)
When was Lawrence Miles born?
Lawrence Miles was born on 27 March 1896 in Cape Province, South Africa, Whittlesea, Cape Province.
When did Lawrence Miles die?
Lawrence Miles died on 17 November 1967 in East London.
What was Lawrence Miles's occupation?
Lawrence Miles was a cricketer.
What nationality was Lawrence Miles?
Lawrence Miles was South African.
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· DBpedia: Lawrence Miles (cricketer)
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