George Watson (umpire)

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George Albert Watson (died 9 February 1948) [1] [2] was a cricket Test match umpire. [3]

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He umpired two Test matches, making his debut in the match between Australia and South Africa, played at Adelaide on 7 January to 13 January 1911. This resulted in the first win by South Africa over Australia, in spite of Victor Trumper scoring 214 not out. [4]

Watson's other match was between Australia and England, played at Adelaide on 12 January to 17 January 1912, won by England. In both matches Watson's colleague was Bob Crockett. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Out Among The People | International Umpire". The Chronicle . 19 February 1948. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "Record Search". Adelaide Cemeteries. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  3. ↑ Coffey, Frank (4 June 1926). "Giants of the sporting world". The Sport . Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Test umpire". The Register . 23 November 1928. Retrieved 26 February 2025.


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