Writer on games.
Wrote his first book, "A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist" in 1742. Died in London.
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Edmond Hoyle
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Gwilym Jones
A player at the London Welsh Rugby Football Club who was killed in WW1.
Hurlingham Yacht Club
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John Forbes O'Connell
A player at the London Welsh Rugby Football Club who was killed in WW1.
University Boat Race
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Men's Cricket World Cup 2019
This was the 12th Men's Cricket World Cup, held four-yearly, and was contended by 10 countries. The two teams in the final (England and New Zealand) tied on 241 runs, requiring a 'super over' in or...

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