Cricketer and tennis player. He was the winner of the first Wimbledon tennis tournament in 1877, and played cricket for Surrey County Cricket Club. Father of the artist Spencer Frederick Gore.
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Spencer William Gore
{Next to the crest of Merton Council:} Westside House Built early in the 18th...
Pioneer aviator, sailor and author. Single-handedly circumnavigated the World, 1966 - 67.
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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...
A player at the London Welsh Rugby Football Club who was killed in WW1.
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Person, Sport / Games, Tragedy, Germany, Israel/Palestine, Romania
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