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Oscar Balk

Number of games in database: 1
Years covered: 1926


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OSCAR BALK
(born May-04-1864, died Jan-11-1942, 77 years old) United Kingdom (federation/nationality New Zealand)

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Game  ResultMoves YearEvent/LocaleOpening
1. O Balk vs R J Barnes 0-1191926Otago-Wellington telegraphC58 Two Knights

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Jul-20-06  Whitehat1963: I wonder if he also played baseball.
May-03-24
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  GrahamClayton: After spending time in Yokohama, Japan, Balk immigrated to Dunedin in 1894 with his wife Edith. Balk was involved with the establishment of the Balmacewen Bowling and Tennis Clubs and was a founding member of the Otago Tramping Club.

Balk was one of the partners in Wilson, Balk and Co, who were Tea Merchants and Coffee and Spice Manufacturers in Dunedin.

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