William Bailey (cricketer, born 1898)

William Bailey

Personal information
Born	(1898-07-20)20 July 1898 Condobolin, Australia
Died	27 February 1983(1983-02-27) (aged 84) Geelong, Australia
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1923-1927	Victoria
Source: Cricinfo, 20 November 2015

William Bailey (20 July 1898 – 27 February 1983) was an Australian cricketer. He played three first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1923 and 1927.[1]

He began his cricket career while at Geelong Grammar School, captaining the side by 1917,[2] and then played for the University XI in district cricket where he became known as a dashing batsman.[3] He also became a notable golfer by the mid-1920's.[4]

See also

• List of Victoria first-class cricketers

References

1. "William Bailey". ESPN Cricinfo. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
2. "Captain of Geelong Grammar". Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 22 December 1917. p. 20. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
3. "A Brilliant Batsman". Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 3 December 1921. p. 76. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
4. "W. H. Bailey Proves Himself Victoria's Most Promising Golfer". Weekly Times. Melbourne, Vic. 19 December 1925. p. 96. Retrieved 2 July 2020.

External links

• William Bailey at ESPNcricinfo