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What was Hugh Trumble's early struggle?
Trumble endured a period where he was not able to take wickets consistently.
When did Hugh Trumble's struggle begin?
Trumble's struggle began early in the 1889–90 Australian season.
How long did Hugh Trumble's struggle last?

Question: Did he recover from the struggle?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Hugh Trumble recover from the struggle?