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I see you're editing Neil McCorkell, which is great as I could really do with some help expanding his article. I understand this might be a long shot, but you wouldn't happen to have any books which mention him, particularly the Hampshire Cricket Handbook of 1952? Howzat?Out!Out!Out! (talk) 20:03, 19 April 2012 (UTC)Reply

Unfortunately not, however i am aware of someone who may have a copy. I'll ask and let you know. BTW what do want to know? My wife is Neil's neice.

Thanks for responding. Well you probably noticed the article abruptly stops after 1946. Two seasons later in 1948, Neil only made 14 appearances (having up to then made 25-30 per season) and I'm struggling to find out the reason for this: was he injured or otherwise engaged? My hunch is the Hampshire Handbook might shed some light on why Neil played so few matches that season. I'm looking to go into some depth about his career, but I'm stumped at the moment regarding that detail! For such a prolific county cricketer, Neil is covered in surpisingly few publications. If you'd be able to find out why he was somewhat absent that season, and perhaps a small note I can add about what he went onto do in SA. Many thanks for your help. Howzat?Out!Out!Out! (talk) 22:50, 22 April 2012 (UTC)Reply

Some additional information. Neil broke a finger in the 1948 season which curtailed his appearances. Secondly on leaving the county he emigrated to SA where he became cricket coach at a school. I've updated Neil's page with this information.

Thanks again for that info. I have a feeling the picture in his profile box will be deleted due to some copyright law. I'm working on a few other projects on here at the moment (mostly about the Minor Counties combined cricket team), so I'll finish Neil's article over the coming weeks. Did you see this? Howzat?Out!Out!Out! (talk) 18:32, 4 May 2012 (UTC)Reply

yes and will be sending Neil a copy. The orginal paper which he is reading was sent to SA by my wife.

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