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In search of Jimmie

Published: 12:23 PM August 18, 2006    Updated: 9:48 PM February 22, 2021

I AM appealing for information about Jimmie King, who played cricket as professional for Porthill Park Cricket Club in the 1890s. His brother Jack played for Leicestershire. I believe Jimmie died in Wisbech on March 8, 1948. I am in the process of writing

I AM appealing for information about Jimmie King, who played cricket as professional for Porthill Park Cricket Club in the 1890s. His brother Jack played for Leicestershire.

I believe Jimmie died in Wisbech on March 8, 1948. I am in the process of writing the history of the cricket club and any information on Jimmie will be most welcome.

SIMON ELLAMS

Porthill Park Cricket Club

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