Tip Williams

Lewis Erskine Wyndham 'Tip' Williams (28 November 1900 – 24 April 1974) was a Welsh cricketer. Williams was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Bonvilston, Glamorgan. He was educated in his early years at the Oratory School.

Tip Williams
Personal information
Full name
Lewis Erskine Wyndham Williams
Born(1900-11-28)28 November 1900
Bonvilston, Cowbridge, Wales
Died24 April 1974(1974-04-24) (aged 73)
St Hilary, Glamorgan, Wales
BattingRight-handed
RelationsRobert Knight (father-in-law)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1928–1930Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 4
Runs scored 145
Batting average 24.16
100s/50s –/1
Top score 53*
Balls bowled 42
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 3 July 2010

Williams made his first-class debut for Glamorgan in 1928 against Oxford University. From 1928 to 1930, he made 4 first-class appearances, with his final first-class appearance for the county coming against Oxford University.[1] In his 4 first-class matches, he scored 145 runs at a batting average of 24.16, with a single half century high score of 53*. In the field he also took a single catch[2] Through his close links to the county club, he was influential in bringing first-class cricket to Cowbridge Cricket Ground.[3]

Williams died at St Hilary, Glamorgan on 24 April 1974.

Family

Williams' father-in-law Robert Knight played first-class cricket for Oxford University from 1878 to 1880.

References
  1. First-Class Matches played by Tip Williams
  2. First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Tip Williams
  3. Brief profile of Tip Williams
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