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Arthur
Henfrey |
Cambridge University AFC,
Corinthians FC
5 appearances, 2 goals
1 goal on his
debut
P 5 W 3 D 1 L 1 F 18:
A 5
70% successful
1891-96
captain: none
minutes played: 450 |
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Timeline |
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Arthur George Henfrey
BA |
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Birth |
Thursday,
19 December
1867 in Finedon, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire |
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registered in Wellingborough January-March 1868 |
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Baptism |
Easter Tuesday,
14 April 1868 in Finedon |
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(His father, Thomas Baker Henfrey, died on 4
December 1868)
According to the 1871
census, Arthur is one of two grandsons, the other being Thomas, with
their widowed mother, Elizabeth (née Hawthorn), living with
their grandfather Joseph Hawthorne,
and his other sons and daughters at South East Street in Finedon,
Wellingborough. His mother is a shoe machinist, his grandfather a woolsorter. |
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According to the 1881
census, Arthur is living with his mother and his brother? or cousin?
Thomas Hawthorne. They live at NW Street in Finedon, next door to the rest
of the Hawthorne family. His mother is still a machinist, now employing
eighteen girls. |
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"AT
a Congregation on Thursday afternoon, the following
degrees were conferred:―
B.A.―Arthur
George Henfrey, Jesus." - The
Cambridge Independent Press, 7 March 1891. |
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According to the 1891
census, Arthur is an assistant school master at The Grammar School in Mill
Road, Wellingborough. |
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Marriage |
to Margaret Elizabeth Silvester, on Thursday, 24 June 1897, at St. Augustine's Church in Rugeley |
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registered in Lichfield April-June 1897 |
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"HENFREY-SILVESTER.―On
the 24th inst., at the Parish Church, Rugeley, by the Rev. A. Moncrief,
Vicar, Arthur George, only son of the late Thomas Baker Henfrey, of
Finedon, Northamptonshire, to Margaret Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the
late Robert Allwood, Silvester, of Stafford."
- The London Standard, Saturday, 26 June
1897. |
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Children |
Arthur and Margaret Henfrey had four children together.
Joan Elizabeth (b.1899), Philip George (b.1902),
Muriel Silvester (b.1903) and Richard Arthur. |
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"CONSERVATIVE DINNER AT FINEDON.
"A dinner held in connection
with the Finedon Conservative and Unionist Association took place at the
Gate Inn on Monday evening. An excellent meal was provided by Host and
Hostess Avery, about eighty sitting down. Mr. A. G. Henfrey presided."
- The Evening Telegraph, Tuesday, 8 May 1900. |
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"NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ELECTIONS.―THE
RESULTS
"Polling took place yesterday
in the four County Council Divisions in which there were contests: namely:
FINEDON.
ALBERT
BAILEY
(L.). 349.
A. G. Henfrey (C.),
330......Majority 19.
In this constituency, Mr. C.
Wright (L.) retired owing to ill-health, and the Conservatives at once
selected Mr. Arthur George Henfrey, B.A., Mulso Cottage, Finedon, formerly
captain of the Northamptonshire Cricket Club. The Liberal candidate was
Mr. Albert Bailey, boot and shoe manufacturer, Obelisk Hill, Finedon."
- Northampton Mercury, Friday, 8 March 1901. |
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(His mother died on 1 September 1898)
According to the 1901
census, Arthur is living at Mulso Cottage in Finedon, He is a boot
merchant visiting the Tyler family at 158 London Road in Leicester.
Initiated into the United Grand Lodge of Freemasons on 14 April 1902 |
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"LOCAL ELECTIONS.―THE
NOMINATIONS.―FINEDON URBAN.
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"Twelve candidates are
nominated for the six seats: Isaac Yorke (L.), John Titmas (L.), Thos.
Holley (L.), Wm. Paterson (L.), Thos. Threadgill (L.), J. T. Hawthorne
(L.), Frank Henson (C.), Fredk. Addis (C.), Robert Donald (C.), Thos.
Meadows (C.), Arthur Geo. Henfrey (C.), and Philip Dawson (C.)."
- Northampton Mercury, Friday, 21 March 1902. |
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"COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.
"The nominations for
Northamptonshire County Council Election took place on Monday. The voting
takes place from eight to eight next Tuesday:―
FINEDON (Electors 721).
*BAILEY, ALBERT
HENSON
(L.), boot
manufacturer, Finedon.
HENFREY, ARTHUR
GEORGE
(C.), traveller, Finedon.
Proposers: T. Meadows, Frank
Henson, William.
1889: F. B. Sharp (L.), 455; J.
Spencer (C.), 417; majority, 38. 1892: W. P. Birch (C.), 447; J. Harlock
(L.), 443; majority, 4. 1895 and 1898: C. Wright (L.), unopposed. 1901: A.
Bailey (L.), 349; A. G. Henfrey (C.), 330;, majority, 19."
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Northampton Mercury, Friday, 4 March 1904. |
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"URBAN
COUNCIL
ELECTION.―The
election of the Urban District Councillors on Monday resulted as follows:
Mr. Pope (L.), and Mr. McAlister (C.), taking the place of Mr. Robinson
(C.), and Mr. Walker (C.). Elected: Bailey (L), 479; Patterson (L), 417;
Dawson (Ind.), 416; Knight (L.), 379; Henfrey (C,), 366;"
- Northampton Mercury, Friday, 7 April 1905. |
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"URBAN
DISTRICT
COUNCIL,
MONDAY.―
"Mr. J. T. Hawthorne proposed
that an outfit for the Fire Brigade be purchased out of the rates. Mr.
Meadows moved an amendment that an effort be made to raise the necessary
funds by voluntary effort. It was decided to limit the number of members
of the Brigade to nine. The following were selected:―
Mr. A. G. Henfrey (captain), Mr. R. Birkett (vice-captain), Mr. R. Borton,
Mr. W. Law, Mr. A. Stanley, Mr. F. York, Mr. R. Goodman, Mr. A. Underwood,
and Mr. C. Whiting."
- Northampton Mercury, Friday, 13 July 1906. |
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"NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
ELECTIONS.
"When the nominations closed
on Monday afternoon, there was a possibility of eighteen contests.
Withdrawals, however, resulted in leaving only eleven contested seats,
namely:
FINEDON (Electors 721).
ALBERT
HENSON
BAILEY
(L.). The Woodfields, Finedon, shoe manufacturer.
*ARTHUR
GEORGE
HENFREY
(C.), Finedon.
Previous Elections.―1904:
A.Bailey (L.), 365; A. G. Henfrey (C.), 311; majority, 54." -
Northampton Mercury, Friday, 1 March 1907. |
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According to the Kelly's
Directory of Northamptonshire, in 1910, Arthur George is the chairman of
the Urban DIstrict Council, and an Alderman living at Kenmure House in
Finedon. |
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According to the 1911
census, married to Margaret and now a clerk and traveller, they have three
children, Joan, Philip and Muriel. They live on
Wellingborough Road in Finedon. |
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"SUCCESSFUL FETE AT FINEDON.
"In aid of the funds of the
Northampton Hospital a successful fancy dress parade and fete was held at
Finedon on Saturday afternoon, and being favoured with delightful weather.
The procession round the town was headed by the Finedon Old and the
Finedon Temperance Bands, following which came an imposing section of
firemen under captain A. G. Henfrey." - Northampton Mercury,
Friday, 19 July 1912. |
"COUNCILLOR HENFREY'S DOG―FINEDON
MAN CHARGED WITH THEFT
"The story of how Councillor A. G.
Henfrey, of Finedon, lost a valuable retriever dog was told at
Wellingborough Police Court to-day, when Robert C. Jackson, labourer, was
charged with stealing the animal on April 16. Councillor Henfrey, who
valued the dog at £10, spoke to losing it on April 16, and said he had
never given Jackson leave to take it. On the 18th the dog was brought back
to him by another man. Charles Bean, St. John-street, Wellingborough,
spoke to buying the dog from defendant for 10s. Afterwards he saw Mr.
Henfrey's name on the collar and took it back to the owner. P.S. Powell
said he arrested Jackson, who, in answer to the charge, remarked: 'I think
I shall get through that all right when I see Mr. Henfrey.' Defendant told
the Bench the dog followed him from Finedon to Wellingborough, and whilst
he was in a public-house with the dog Bean offered him 15s. for it. He
told Bean it was not for sale, but Bean put some money in his hand and
soon afterwards he missed the dog. Defendent was fined £1 and costs, and
the Bench cautioned Bean, whose expenses were disallowed." -
Northampton Daily Echo, Friday, 25 April 1913. |
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"COUNTY ELECTIONS.―TWENTY-ONE
CONTESTS ON THURSDAY
"Elections for the
Northamptonshire County Council take place on Thursday next:―
FINEDON.
MINNEY,
ARTHUR W.M., Holly Lodge, St.
Mary's-avenue, boot manufacturer.
HENFREY, ARTHUR
GEO., B.A., Kenmure House.
HAWTHORNE,
JOHN THOMAS, J.P., Obelisk House."
- Northampton Mercury, Friday, 28 February 1919. |
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According to the 1921
census, Arthur George, a traveller and manager (for Hawthorne Boots), is
still married to Margaret and now have another son, Richard. They
still live on Wellingborough Road in Finedon.
(His daughter,
Muriel, died in the first half of 1925) |
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"LOCAL ELECTIONS.―FINEDON
"The pool at Finedon was
declared at a quarter-past eleven on Saturday night as follows:―
J. T. Hawthorn
(L.)..868.
(seven others)
A. G. Henfrey
(C.).....494. Elected." - Northampton
Mercury, Friday, 10 April 1925 |
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"NEW CHAIRMAN OF FINEDON URBAN
COUNCIL.
"Mr. A. G. Henfrey was
elected chairman of Finedon Urban Council on Monday evening. Mr. Henfrey
has for twelve months been vice-chairman of the Council, and his election
was proposed by Mr. C. L. Tite, who said that Mr. Henfrey had had
considerable experience of Council work, and would no doubt prove the
right man in the right place. Mr. Henfrey's election was unanimous." -
Northampton Mercury, Friday, 30 April 1926. |
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Death |
Thursday,
17 October 1929 in Finedon, Northamptonshire. |
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aged
61 years 302 days |
registered in Wellingborough, October-December 1929 |
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Obituary |
"Death of a Famous Athlete―A
NORTHANTS CRICKET captain.
"By
the death of Mr. A. G. Henfrey, who passed away at his home at Finedon, on
Thursday, in his 62nd year, Finedon has lost a valued public servant, and
Northamptonshire has lost a son whose name was almost a
household word in the athletic world in the 90's. Mr. Henfrey had not been
in good health for two or three years and recently his condition became
serious. He has left a widow, two sons, one of whom is in India, and a
daughter. Born at Finedon on December 19, 1867, Mr. Henfrey was a son of
the late Capt. T. Barker Henfrey. Sent to Wellingborough School, where he
was a diligent student, young Henfrey soon revealed possession of the
athletic powers which in later life brought him national fame. He was
equally good in distance events and in sprint races, and for two years he
was the champion athlete. When he went up to Cambridge in 1887 he won the
Freshman's 120 yard race. Wellingborough School has always been famed for
the excellence of its cricket and its Association football, and Mr.
Henfrey was an apt pupil at both games. He captained the school cricket
team, was the first Wellingborough boy to make 100 runs against Bedford
Modern School, and played then three-figure innings during his school
career, with 180 not out his best score. Mr. Henfrey was a valued member
of the Jesus College XI at Cambridge, and he played in several matches for
the University without getting his Blue. In the early 90's he was captain
of Northamptonshire for several seasons. A quick scoring batsman, when
set, he was a smart field with an accurate return.
"In football Mr.
Henfrey had a distinguished career. He obtained his Blue in 1890-1, and
became famous as a member of the Corinthians, with whom he played for some
ten seasons. When he gave up the game, the Corinthians elected him a life
member. In 1891 he was capped for England against Ireland, he played for
England against Wales in 1892 and 1895, and against Scotland and Wales in
1896. After leaving Cambridge, Mr. Henfrey returned to Wellingborough, and
was for two years an assistant master under D. H. Platt, but he gave up
the scholastic profession and became associated with his uncle, Mr. J. T.
Hawthorne, J. P., of Finedon, in the manufacture of boots and shoes. A
Conservative, Mr. Henfrey took a prominent place in the public life of
Finedon. He served on the Urban Council for a considerable period, and was
at one time its chairman, and for a few years he represented the Finedon
Division on the Northamptonshire County Council. He took a keen interest
in the sporting activities of the town and district, and was associated
with many petechial organisations." -
Northampton Daily Echo, Friday, 18 October 1929. |
Funeral
Saturday, 19 October 1929
Finedon. |
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"The funeral
of Mr. A. G. Henfrey, B.A., of FInedon, who died on Thursday, aged 61,
took place at Finedon on Saturday afternoon. The Ven.
Archdeacon Greaves (Peterborough), until recently the Vicar of Finedon, and
the Rev. W. Taverner, curate, where Mr. Hurst Cuttle was at the organ. The
internment was in the cemetery.
There was a nice collection of wreaths." -
Northampton Mercury, Thursday, 25 October 1929. |
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Cambridge University Alumni |
HENFREY, Arthur
George.
Adm. pens. (age 19) at JESUS Oct. 1887.
s. of Thomas Baker, Esq.
b. at Wellingborough, Northants.
Sch: Wellingborough. Matric.Michs.1887.
B.A. 1891. |
Football (assoc.) 'blue,' 1890, 1891.
A member of the Corinthian XI;
played for England six times,
1891, 1892, 1895, 1896;
Associated with local government in Northants.
d. Oct. 17, 1929
aged 61, at Finedon, Northants. |
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(Book of
Blues; Scott, MSS.; Cambridge Review) |
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Source |
 Douglas Lammings' An
English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990] & |
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Playing Career |
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Club(s) |
Played football with
Wellingborough Grammar School, occupying the centre-forward position from
1885 to 1888. Earned his blue with Cambridge University AFC in 1890-91,
afterwhich he played with Finedon Revellers FC in 1891, and then Finedon
FC in 1892-94. |
.jpg) Corinthians |
1890-93 68 appearances,
35 goals. |
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Club honours |
None |
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Individual honours |
Northamptonshire FA
(1888-89) |
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Distinctions |
Played
cricket too, for Cambridge University (no blue) and Northamptonshire CC,
1886-99, captain between 1893 and 1894. As well as locally, for Finedon
CC. |
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Height/Weight |
not
known |
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Source |
Douglas Lammings' An English
Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990]. |
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England Career |
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Player number |
One of
five who became the 174th players
(178) to appear for England. |
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Position(s) |
Inside-left,
centre-forward, right-half |
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First match |
No.
41, 7 March 1891,
England 6
Ireland 1,
a British Championship
match at Molineux Ground, Waterloo Road North, St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, aged
23 years 78 days.
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Last match
5 years 28 days |
No. 58, 4 April 1896, Scotland 2 England 1, a
British Championship match at Celtic Park, Kerrydale Street, Parkhead, Glasgow, aged
28 years 107 days. |
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Major tournaments |
British Championship 1890-91, 1891-92, 1894-95, 1895-96; |
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Team honours |
British Championship winners 1890-91, 1891-92, 1894-95; |
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Individual honours |
The South
(one appearance, January 1891)
The Stripes
(one appearance, February 1892)
The Amateurs
(two appearances, 1895-96) |
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Beyond England |
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He became a councillor in
Finedon for Northamptonshire County Council, representing the Conservative
Party, standing for election between 1901 and 1907. Became the President
of Finedon United FC in 1908. -
An English Football Internationalists' Who's Who.
Douglas Lamming (1990). Hatton Press, p.126/127/Northampton Mercury |
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The Numbers |
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parties |
Appearances |
comp. apps |
minutes |
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comp. goals |
captain |
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5 |
5 |
5 |
450 |
2 |
225 min |
2 |
none |
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The minutes here given
can only ever be a guideline and cannot therefore be accurate, only an
approximation. |
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P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS
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CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
18 |
5 |
+13 |
0 |
1 |
3.6 |
1 |
70 |
+2 |
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All of his matches were played in the British Championship
competition |
Venue Record
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Venue |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS
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CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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Home |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
+5 |
0 |
0 |
3.50 |
1.00 |
75.0 |
+1 |
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Away |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
11 |
3 |
+8 |
0 |
1 |
3.667 |
1.00 |
66.7 |
+1 |
Tournament Record
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British Championship Competition |
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Type |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS |
CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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BC 1890-91 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
+5 |
0 |
0 |
6.00 |
1.00 |
100.0 |
+1 |
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BC 1891-92 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
+2 |
0 |
1 |
2.00 |
0.00 |
100.0 |
+1 |
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BC 1894-95 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
=0 |
0 |
0 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
50.0 |
=0 |
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BC 1895-96 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
3 |
+7 |
0 |
0 |
5.00 |
1.50 |
50.0 |
=0 |
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BC
All |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
18 |
5 |
+13 |
0 |
1 |
3.60 |
1.00 |
70.0 |
+2 |
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All Competition |
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Type |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS |
CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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BC |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
18 |
5 |
+13 |
0 |
1 |
3.60 |
1.00 |
70.0 |
+2 |
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5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
18 |
5 |
+13 |
0 |
1 |
3.6 |
1 |
70 |
+2 |
Match History
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