Edward James Cricketer

Edward Hugh James (14 April 1896 - 15 March 1975) was a Welsh cricketer. James was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Briton Ferry, Glamorgan. James made his debut for Glamorgan in the 1920 Minor Counties Championship against Cheshire. He represeted the county in 1 further Minor Counties fixtures in 1920, which came against Devon. Glamorgan were elevated to first-class status in 1921 and in 1922, James made his first-class debut for the county against Lancashire. James played 2 further first-class matches for the county in 1922 against Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. A bowler, he took 7 wickets at a bowling average of 29.85, with best figures of 4/79. James died at the town of his birth on March 15, 1975.

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Birth dateApril 14, 1896
Birth place
Briton Ferry , Glamorgan , Wales
Date of deathMarch 15, 1975
Place of death
Briton Ferry , Glamorgan , Wales

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