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Although Baker was sometimes known as
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goalkeeper. Baker initially played as a defender, and took the keeper position after his ankle was damaged in a naval mine sweeping operation during World War I.
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Achates (21 August 1922). "Few big transfers in the First
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In singles, doubles and mixed doubles, Baker competed in the 1929 Northern
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without making the main draw in any event and won the 1932 Welsh
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