Walter Coles (cricketer)

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Walter Coles
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Born (1928-02-11) 11 February 1928 (age 96)
Northwood, Middlesex, England
Source: Cricinfo, 18 April 2017

Walter Neill Coles (born 11 February 1928) is an English former cricketer. He played two first-class matches for Cambridge University Cricket Club in 1949. [1]

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  1. "Walter Coles". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 18 April 2017.