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Clark McConachy
1895Apr, 15

Clark McConachy

Clark McConachy, New Zealand snooker player (d. 1980)
Clark McConachy (15 April 1895 – 12 April 1980), often known simply as Mac, was a New Zealand professional player of English billiards and snooker.

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