Career
Born in Flamborough, Yorkshire, England, Bayes was a right-handed batsman and right arm fast bowler, scoring a total of 165 runs at 12.69, with a highest score of 36, and taking 48 wickets at 31.95 with a best of 5 for 83. Bayes was a Flamborough fish merchant and had several engagements around the county. He was with Scarborough Cricket Club from 1911-1913, and also played for Castleford Community College and Tong Park Community College He also played in at least six matches for the Yorkshire Second XI against Minor county opposition.