Problem: S1: Richmond Cricket Club was based in Richmond ( historically part of Surrey and now in London ) and was a leading club during the 18th century .
S2: Richmond Richmond Cricket Club was in Richmond ( historically part of Surrey and now London ) and was a leading club in the 18th century .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Bode was born in Bartlesville and raised in Tulsa , where her father was a Phillips Petroleum executive .
S2: Bode was born in Bartlesville and grew up in Tulsa , where her father was a Phillips Petroleum Executive .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate units by the Persians , while Lykia was included in offshore - Caria and Sparda - the semi-autonomous islands .
S2: Note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate entities by the Persians , while Lycia was included in semi-autonomous Caria , and Sparda included the offshore islands .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no