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William May

d. 1888

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About William May

William May was a British cricketer.

William May (date of birth unknown – 5 August 1888) was an English cricketer. May's batting style is unknown. He was christened at Linton, Kent on 20 April 1808.

May made a single first-class appearance for Kent against England at the West Kent Cricket Club Ground in 1834. May was dismissed by Tom Marsden for 3 runs in Kent's first-innings total of 127. In response England made 130, while in Kent's second-innings he was dismissed for 3 runs by William Lillywhite, with Kent making just 35 runs. This left England with a target of 33, which was chased down for the loss of just one wicket. This was his only major appearance for Kent.

He died at Linton, Kent on 5 August 1888.

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Who was William May?

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When did William May die?

William May died on 5 August 1888 in Linton.

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William May was a cricketer.

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William May was British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: William May

Β· Wikidata: Q8015273

Β· DBpedia: William May (cricketer)

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