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Billy Burgess

Wyatt's father, a local artist and friend of the Jackson family.

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Also known as Billy Burgess, Dear old Billy, William, Bill, Billy, Burgess, old Billy, old Bill, the W. B. Burgess

First appearance: xxix wyatt again

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Captain of the Wrykyn cricket team, a fast bowler who is impressed by Mike's batting.

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In At the Nets: Captain of the Wrykyn cricket team, a fast bowler who is impressed by Mike's batting. Later, in Mike Gets His Chance: Billy Burgess is the captain of Wrykyn cricket, initially angry about the picnic row…

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Wrykyn cricket team members
Sedleigh and Wrykyn students
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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At the Nets
Captain of the Wrykyn cricket team, a fast bowler who is impressed by Mike's batting.
Mike Gets His Chance
Billy Burgess is the captain of Wrykyn cricket, initially angry about the picnic row but eventually persuaded by Wyatt to give Mike a trial.
The M.C.C. Match
School captain and bowler; takes wickets and encourages aggressive batting.
Mike Creates a Vacancy
Cricket captain torn between duty and friendship; drops Bob from the team and later accepts Mike's fake injury.
Another Vacancy
First eleven captain; confronts Bob about his poor fielding and later decides to give him a chance in the deep.
Bob Has News to Impart
Captain of the First Eleven; discusses the team selection with Spence and agrees that Mike should be chosen.
The Team Is Filled Up
The cricket captain who struggles with the decision between Bob and Mike, ultimately choosing Bob after hearing Firby-Smith's report.
XXVI: The Aftermath
As cricket captain, is frustrated by losing key players before the Ripton match.
Mike Wins Home
Wrykyn captain, hits a quick 12 before being bowled attempting a big shot.

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