James Henry Cornford (9 December 1911 – 17 June 1985) was a first-class cricketer.

He was born in Sussex in 1911 and played 322 first-class matches, largely for Sussex County Cricket Club, between 1931 and 1952.

A right arm fast medium bowler, he took 1019 wickets at 26.49 with a best of 9 for 53.

He was very much a tail end batsman, averaging 5.34 with a best of just 34.

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