Complex sentence: Batley Cricket Club played at the foot of Howley Hill, more commonly known as "Owd Billy Wood's Cloise" decided to merge with Batley Athletic rugby football club in 1880.
Split into simpler sentences: Batley Cricket Club played at the foot of Howley Hill, more commonly known as "Owd Billy Wood's Cloise". The cricket club decided to merge with Batley Athletic rugby football club in 1880.