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Lewis Erskine Wyndham 'Tip' Williams (28 November 1900 - 24 April 1974) was a Welsh cricketer. Williams was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Bonvilston, Glamorgan. He was educated in his early years at the Oratory School. Williams made his first-class debut for Glamorgan in 1928 against Oxford University. From 1928 to 1930, he made 4 first-class appearances, with his final first-class appearance for the county coming against Oxford University. In his 4 first-class matches, he scored 145 runs at a batting average of 24.16, with a single half century high score of 53*. In the field he also took a single catch Through his close links to the county club, he was influential in bringing first-class cricket to Cowbridge Cricket Ground. Williams died at St Hilary, Glamorgan on April 24, 1974.