About Robert Cranston
Lived 1890 – 1959 (aged 69). Robert Cranston was a civil servant and cricketer.
Robert Stafford Cranston (10 March 1890 — 20 November 1959) was a Scottish first-class cricketer and civil servant.
Cranston was born in March 1890 at Oldhamstocks, East Lothian. A club cricketer for both Brunswick and Dunfermline, Cranston made his debut for Scotland in first-class cricket against Ireland at Glasgow in 1922. He played two further first-class matches for Scotland in 1923, against Ireland at Dublin and Surrey at Glasgow. Cranston scored 35 runs in his three matches at an average of 17.50, with a highest score of 31. Outside of cricket, Cranston was employed as a clerk by the Air Ministry.
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Who was Robert Cranston?
Scottish cricketer
When was Robert Cranston born?
Robert Cranston was born on 10 March 1890 in East Lothian, Oldhamstocks, Scotland cricket team.
When did Robert Cranston die?
Robert Cranston died on 20 November 1959 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire (historic), Scotland cricket team.
What was Robert Cranston's occupation?
Robert Cranston was a civil servant and cricketer.
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· DBpedia: Robert Cranston (cricketer)
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