About David Newsom
Born 1937. David Newsom is a British cricketer.
David John Newsom (born 5 October 1937) is an English former first-class cricketer and Royal Navy officer.
The son of Rear Admiral John Bertram Newsom, Newson was born at Plymouth. He was educated at Haileybury College, where he played cricket for the college cricket eleven. Newsom was an acting sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy in May 1960, with full promotion to the rank in that same month. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in June 1962. He played first-class cricket for the Combined Services cricket team, making his debut against Cambridge University at Fenner's in 1960. He made a further appearance against Northamptonshire at Northampton in 1961.
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Who is David Newsom?
English cricketer and Royal Navy officer (born 1937)
When was David Newsom born?
David Newsom was born on 5 October 1937 in Plymouth.
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David Newsom is a cricketer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Newsom. https://biography.guide/david-newsom-cricketer/
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