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George Newport

1876 – 1953

English cricketer

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About George Newport

Lived 1876 – 1953 (aged 77). George Newport was a British cricketer.

George Bernard Newport (29 March 1876 – 12 July 1953) played first-class cricket for Somerset in 1902 and 1904. He was born at Muttum, in India and died at Wonford, Exeter, Devon.

Newport was a lower-order right-handed batsman and a wicketkeeper. He played one match in 1902 against Gloucestershire at Bath and scored 11 and 16 in his two innings, as well as taking three catches. His only other appearance was a 12-a-side first-class match against Oxford University in 1904 in which he failed to score in either innings and took just one catch.

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George Bernard Newport

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Newport?

English cricketer (1876-1953)

When was George Newport born?

George Newport was born on 29 March 1876.

When did George Newport die?

George Newport died on 12 July 1953.

What was George Newport's occupation?

George Newport was a cricketer.

What nationality was George Newport?

George Newport was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Newport

· Wikidata: Q5542863

· DBpedia: George Newport (cricketer)

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