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WILTLIANM GUNN. JORN 1828, ALTLLLIAM GUNN, vho has now t been for more than ten Vedars one ol the most conspicuous figures in the world of ericket, was born at Nottingham, and first plaved for his county on June 2, 1880, ATIHERIE

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surrey, on which occasion he displayed promisc which has since been wonderfully fulfilled. Since that time he has risen to the proud position of being one of the two best professional bats in Isngland. Tast year he took the prize offered by 7= Fiis

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lor the highest batting average. Gunn is Ot 25 i heighty and his great reach is, of courze, of considerable advantage to him.

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clean, and, when onee set, he scores fast, and he s an excellent Gield. He has also attained Foternational honours in Association foot-

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