Nat Butler was a Scottish

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player. He competed in the first

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1927 Events January * January 1 – The British Broadcasting ''Company'' becomes the British Broadcasting ''Corporation'', when its Royal Charter of incorporation takes effect. John Reith becomes the first Director-General. * January 7 * ...

and again in

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. In 1927 he was defeated 3–8 to

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in the opening round. In 1930, he defeated Tom Newman 13–11 to reach the semi-finals, where he was defeated by Tom Dennis 11–13.

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