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Chess Contest - Logic Puzzles

At the local games evening, four friends were competing in the chess and croquet competitions.

Frankie beat Glen in chess, Dale came third, and the 16-year-old won.
Frankie came second in croquet, the 15-year-old won, Dale beat the 18-year-old, and the 19-year-old came third.
Emery is 3 years younger than Glen.
The person who came last in chess came third in croquet, and only one person got the same position in both games.
Can you find the ages of the people and their positions in the two games?

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