Educated in Bath , he appeared in a freshmen 's trial match at Cambridge University but failed to make the first team ; he did , however , win a Blue for billiards .
Pontifex was a right - handed middle - order or opening batsman .
Educated in Bath , Pontifex appeared in a freshmen 's trial match at Cambridge University but failed to make the first team ; Pontifex did , however , win a Blue for billiards .
Pontifex was a right - handed middle - order or opening batsman .