William Bailey (20 July 1898 – 27 February 1983) was an Australian
cricket
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er. He played three
first-class cricket
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matches for
Victoria
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between 1923 and 1927.
He began his cricket career while at Geelong Grammar School, captaining the side by 1917, and then played for the
University XI in district cricket where he became known as a dashing batsman. He also became a notable golfer by the mid-1920's.
See also
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List of Victoria first-class cricketers
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Below is a chronological list of cricketers to have represented V ...
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1898 births
1983 deaths
Australian cricketers
Victoria cricketers
People from the Central West (New South Wales)
Cricketers from New South Wales
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