5 FEBRUARY 1921, Page 3

Gunn always played straight in life just as he played

with a straight bat. He was a memorable exponent of the classical style, and no one who ever saw him on a cricket field can forget his towering figure, which for all its huge proportions moved with singular grace. At one time " The People's William," as he was called, and Arthur Shrewsbury were almost rivals of " W. G." in popularity. Gunn's 228 for the Players v. Aus- tralia and his 236 not out to save a Notts match against Surrey at the Oval in 1898 were historical innings. His fame is written in 'Wise:fen•and Lillywhite.