Billy Newham
English cricketer
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William Newham (12 December 1860 – 26 June 1944) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex County Cricket Club. He also played one Test match for England against Australia in 1888.[1][2]
Born12 December 1860
Holy Cross, Shrewsbury, England
Holy Cross, Shrewsbury, England
Died26 June 1944 (aged 83)
Portslade, England
Portslade, England
BattingRight-handed
National side
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| Born | 12 December 1860 Holy Cross, Shrewsbury, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 26 June 1944 (aged 83) Portslade, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Only Test (cap 55) | 10 February 1888 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He was educated at Ardingly College, where he was a member of the cricket eleven. He stayed on there as an assistant master until 1887.[3][4]