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ILLIAM GUNN, who has now been for more than ten years one of the most conspicuous figures in the world of cricket, was born at Nottingham, and first played for his county on June 3, 1880, against Surrey, on which occasion he displayed a promise which has since been wonderfully fulfilled. Since that time he has risen to the proud position of being one of the two best professional bats in England. Last year he took the prize offered by Tit-Bits for the highest batting average. Gunn is 6 ft. 2 in. in height, and his great reach is, of course, of considerable advantage to him. His hitting, especially on the off-side, is very clean, and, when once set, he scores fast, and he is an excellent field. He has also attained International honours in Association football.