Henry Murgatroyd (19 September 1853 – 15 March 1905) was an English first-class cricketer
Murgatroyd was born at Swindon in September 1853. He made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Hampshire against Sussex at Hove in 1883. [1] Batting twice in the match,he was dismissed for a single run in Hampshire's first innings by John Juniper,while in their second innings he was unbeaten on a single run. As a right-arm fast bowler,he went wicketless in the match. [2] Murgatroyd died in Portsmouth in March 1905. [3]
Leslie Hewitt Gay was an English dual-international sportsman who played both cricket and football. In cricket,he played predominantly as a wicket-keeper for Cambridge University,but also played county cricket for Hampshire,Somerset. He played Test cricket for England once during the 1894–95 Ashes Series in Australia. As a footballer,he played for Cambridge University,the Corinthians and three times for England,against Scotland and Wales.
Edward George Wynyard was an English sportsman and a career officer in the British Army. He was primarily known as a first-class cricketer who played at domestic level predominantly for Hampshire and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC),in addition to playing Test cricket for England on three occasions. He made over 150 appearances in first-class cricket between 1878 and 1912,as a batsman whom Wisden described as "a splendid forcing batsman". He scored over 8,300 runs and made thirteen centuries. He was an important figure in Hampshire's return to first-class status in 1894,and shortly after he was engaged as both captain and president of Hampshire. Wynyard would later serve on the committee of the MCC.
Brigadier-General Robert Montagu Poore was an Anglo-Irish first-class cricketer and British Army officer who,whilst serving in South Africa in 1896,played in three Test matches for the South African cricket team. He featured most prominently in first-class cricket playing county cricket in England for Hampshire. He had notable success in 1899,becoming the highest first-class run-scorer in England with 1,399 runs between 12 June and 12 August at an average of 116.58. He made 304 against Somerset,which was the highest individual first-class score for Hampshire until it was surpassed by Dick Moore's 316 in 1937,and was one of seven centuries Poore scored in that period. His average in 21 innings across the season was 91.23,which was a record average for an English season,that was not broken until Don Bradman averaged 98.66 in 1930,and not surpassed by an English batsman until Herbert Sutcliffe averaged 96.96 in 1931. He continued to play first-class cricket until 1913,and was prolific in club cricket into the 1920s.
Alfred Pink was an English first-class cricketer and umpire.
Stephen Cox Newton was an English cricketer who represented,and captained,Somerset County Cricket Club in the late 19th century. During a 14-year first-class cricket career,he also represented Cambridge University,Middlesex and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
Marmaduke Cecil Allenby was an English first-class cricketer and an officer in the Royal Navy.
The United Services Recreation Ground is a sports ground situated in Burnaby Road,Portsmouth,Hampshire,England. The ground is also bordered to the north by Park Road,along which the railway line to Portsmouth Harbour and Gunwharf Quays overlooks the ground,and to the east by Anglesea Road. The southern end of the ground is dominated by the Officer's Club building,which overlooks the ground. The ground is owned by The Crown. A multitude of sports have been played at the ground,including cricket,rugby and hockey. The ground was used by Hampshire County Cricket Club from 1882 to 2000,serving as one of three home grounds used during this period,alongside the County Ground,Southampton,and Dean Park,Bournemouth. United Services Portsmouth Cricket Club currently play at the ground. The ground is used in its dual capacity as a rugby venue by United Services Portsmouth Rugby Football Club,who have played there since 1882. The Royal Navy Rugby Union also use the ground for their home matches. The end names are the Railway End to the north and the Officer's Club End to the south.
George Wilder was an English first-class cricketer.
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Henry Gwyn Davies-Scourfield,born Henry Gwyn Saunders Davies,was a Welsh horse racing jockey and first-class cricketer.
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Alfred Herbert Wood was an English first-class cricketer who was private secretary to Arthur Conan Doyle for 29 years.
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Walter Alexander Humphreys was an English professional first-class cricketer. Considered one of the last and greatest lob bowlers,he played first-class cricket from 1871 to 1900,predominantly for Sussex. Beginning his career as a batsman,Humphreys reinvented himself as a lob bowler in 1800,which would bring him to public prominence. In first-class cricket,he took 718 wickets and was considered a capable enough batsman to be called an all-rounder. Humphreys is considered one of the greatest bowlers to have never played Test cricket,despite having been selected as a member of the England team which toured Australia in 1894–95.
William Guy Dible was an English first-class cricketer.
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