George Wood (cricketer, born 1893)
George Edward Charles Wood (22 August 1893, Blackheath, London – 18 March 1971, Christchurch, Hampshire) was an English cricketer who played in 3 Tests in 1924. A wicket keeper who habitually stood up to the stumps against all styles of bowling, he was educated at Cheltenham College and Pembroke College, Cambridge and played first class cricket for Cambridge University from 1913 to 1920. He won Blues both before and after the First World War and proved his all round sporting talent by also gaining Blues in hockey and rugby. He made his debut for Kent in 1919, winning his cap in 1920, and played for the county until 1927. He turned down an invitation to tour Australia in 1920/21 but played for the amateur team led by Archie MacLaren which defeated the Australians in 1921.
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George Wood (cricketer, born 1893)
George Edward Charles Wood (22 August 1893, Blackheath, London – 18 March 1971, Christchurch, Hampshire) was an English cricketer who played in 3 Tests in 1924. A wicket keeper who habitually stood up to the stumps against all styles of bowling, he was educated at Cheltenham College and Pembroke College, Cambridge and played first class cricket for Cambridge University from 1913 to 1920. He won Blues both before and after the First World War and proved his all round sporting talent by also gaining Blues in hockey and rugby. He made his debut for Kent in 1919, winning his cap in 1920, and played for the county until 1927. He turned down an invitation to tour Australia in 1920/21 but played for the amateur team led by Archie MacLaren which defeated the Australians in 1921.
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George Edward Charles Wood (22 ...... ran out winners by 9 wickets.
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George Edward Charles Wood (22 ...... eated the Australians in 1921.
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