Wilf Jones

He appeared in 50 first-class matches as a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left arm orthodox spin.

Born on 2 February 1912 to Watkin Jones and Cecelia Hale in Pontardawe, Wilf was born to a large family which included several brothers and sisters, it's unsure when he had taken an interest in cricket but it's known that after some impressive performances for Pontardawe CC during the early years of the South Wales and Monmouthshire League he joined Glamorgan’s junior staff as Frank Ryan's understudy.

Wilf made his first-class debut against the 1929 Springboks at Pontypridd, and two years later took 6/93 against the New Zealanders at the Cardiff Arms Park.

[1] Wilfred and Leslie Nash (a member of the ground staff at Cardiff's Arms Park ) appeared on remand to answer several summonses for alleged motor offenses.

It was alleged that the car was taken by Nash and Jones from the Cardiff Arms Park on the occasion of the Glamorgan and Warwickshire match on 12 July.

Wilf Jones, left, seen at Cardiff Arms Park in 1929 with fellow professionals Arnold Dyson , Alan Howard , and George Lavis . Photo Credit – Neil ap Jones.
Sunderland Echo, Wednesday, 23 August 1933 - Regarding the incident with Wilf and "Fanny" Walden.
Sunderland Echo, Wednesday, 23 August 1933 - Regarding the incident with Wilf and "Fanny" Walden.