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Edward Jones (cricketer)

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Edward Jones
Personal information
Full name
Edward Cyril Jones
Born(1896-03-11)11 March 1896
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Died23 November 1978(1978-11-23) (aged 82)
Cardiff, Glamorgan, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1926Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
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Source: Cricinfo, 22 September 2011

Edward Cyril Jones (11 March 1896 – 23 November 1978) was a Welsh cricketer. Jones was a right-handed batsman whose bowling style is unknown. He was born in Cardiff, Glamorgan.

After impressing in club cricket for Cardiff and Barry, Jones was called into Glamorgan's squad for their County Championship match against Leicestershire at Aylestone Road in 1926.[1] In his only first-class match,[2] he wasn't called upon to bat or bowl.[3]

Outside of cricket he worked as a police officer for South Wales Constabulary.[1] He died in Cardiff on 23 November 1978.

References

  1. ^ a b Hignell, Dr. A.K. (December 2003). "Brief profile of Edward Jones". Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Edward Jones". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  3. ^ "Leicestershire v Glamorgan, 1926 County Championship". CricketArchive. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
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