Melbourne Inman
| Melbourne Inman | |
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| Born |
15 July 1878 Twickenham, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 11 August 1951 (aged 73) Farnborough, England |
| Spouse(s) | Florence Ambler |
| Children | 1 |
Melbourne Inman (15 July 1878 – 11 August 1951) was the World Billiards Champion in 1908, 1909, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1919.
He was born on July 15, 1878 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England to Robert Withy Inman (1844–1919) and Annie Cross (1852–1938). On May 19, 1905 he married Florence Ambler (1885–1971) and they had a son, Melbourne Sydney Inman (1909–1947) although his first names were transposed when his death was recorded in Chelsea, London as Sydney Melbourne Inman.
He was the Billiards World Champion in 1908–1909, 1912–1914 and 1919. In 1914 he defeated Willie Hoppe. Inman also participated in the 1927 World Snooker Championship reaching the second round. He died at the age of 73 years on August 11, 1951 in Farnborough.
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