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John Willoughby Dixie Smith was an English cricketer.

Background

He was born at Blaby, Leicestershire.

Career

Smith was a right-handed batsman, although his bowling style is unknown. He was also known as John Willoughby Dixie-Smith. Smith attended Oundle School in Northamptonshire in 1897 and 1898.

He later served in World War I with the Leicestershire Regiment, where he held the rank of Lieutenant.

Following the war, Smith made two first-class appearances for Leicestershire in the 1921 County Championship against Gloucestershire and Glamorgan. He scored 30 runs in his two matches with a high score of 25 and a batting average of 7.50.

He died at Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex on 2 October 1959.

Achievements

  • In 1924, Smith won election as Detroit mayor after Frank Ellsworth Doremus's resignation, continuing in the office until 1928.