It is based on a famous poem by Thomas Edward Spencer about a cricket match won when a dog steals a ball, enabling the batting team to score plenty of runs.
Born at Hoxton Old Town London, his parents were Daniel O'Brien, a cabinetmaker, and Ann, née Coulthard.
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