Albert Scanes

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Albert Scanes
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Born(1900-08-06)6 August 1900
Erskineville, New South Wales, Australia
Died1 November 1969(1969-11-01) (aged 69)
Australia
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 31 January 2017

Albert Scanes (6 August 1900 1 November 1969) was an Australian cricketer. [1] He played ten first-class matches for New South Wales between 1921/22 and 1927/28. [2] He also played for St George Cricket Club [3] and Petersham. [4]

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References

  1. "Albert Scanes". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  2. "Albert Scanes" . Cricket Archive. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  3. "Scanes Drops Out" and "Scanes Will Not Appear: Star Player Retires", The Daily Telegraph, Sydney, 6 September 1929, p 30
  4. "Colt's Brilliant Debut", Smith's Weekly, Sydney, 30 October 1920, p 8.