He was a left - handed batsman who played first - class cricket for Northamptonshire .
William Adams ( 17 April 1885 -- 6 April 1957 ) was an English first - class cricketer .
William Adams was a left - handed cricketer who played first - class cricket for Northamptonshire .
William Adams ( 17 April 1885 -- 6 April 1957 ) was an English first - class cricketer .