James Barnes
English cricketer
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| Intro | English cricketer | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain England | |
| was | Athlete Cricketer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 14 August 1886, Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom | |
| Death | 9 September 1963Mansfield, United Kingdom (aged 77 years) | |
| Star sign | Leo | |
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Biography
James William Barnes (14 August 1886 – 9 September 1963) was an English cricketer. Barnes' batting style is unknown, though it is known he bowled right-arm medium pace. He was born at Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Career
Barnes made his first-class debut for Nottinghamshire against the Gentlemen of Philadelphia in 1908 at Trent Bridge. The following season he made a single appearance in the County Championship against Essex, before making a third and final first-class appearance in the 1910 County Championship against Leicestershire. In his three first-class matches he scored a total of 19 runs with the bat at an average of 3.80 and a high score of 12. With the ball, he took 2 wickets at a bowling average of 52.50, with best figures of 1/30. He later coached cricket at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Mansfield.
His father Billy played Test cricket for England, while his uncle Thomas Barnes also played first-class cricket.
He died at Mansfield, Nottinghamshire on 9 September 1963.