About Harry Newton
Lived 1935 – 2014 (aged 79). Harry Newton was a British cricketer.
Harry Newton (2 May 1935 – 22 December 2014 ) was an English cricketer. Newton was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at Little Lever, Lancashire.
Newton made two first-class appearances for Sussex against Hampshire and Essex in the 1966 County Championship. Against Hampshire, Newton ended unbeaten on 16 in Sussex's first-innings of 153, while in Hampshire's first-innings he took what would be his only first-class five wicket haul, with figures of 5/54 from 32 overs to help bowl Hampshire out for 128. He was again unbeaten during Sussex's second-innings, though without scoring, while in Hampshire's second-innings he bowled 10 wicketless overs. Hampshire won the match by 9 wickets. Against Essex, he was dismissed for a duck by Brian Edmeades in Sussex's first-innings total of 86, while in Essex's first-innings he took the wicket of Barry Knight, finishing with figures of 1/28 from 20 overs. He was again dismissed for a duck in Sussex's second-innings, this time by Tony Jorden, with Sussex being dismissed for 132 to set Essex a target of 66, which they easily chased down to win by 9 wickets. These were his only major appearances for Sussex.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Newton?
English cricketer for Sussex (1935-2014)
When was Harry Newton born?
Harry Newton was born on 2 May 1935 in Little Lever.
When did Harry Newton die?
Harry Newton died on 22 December 2014 in Bolton.
What was Harry Newton's occupation?
Harry Newton was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harry Newton?
Harry Newton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Newton (cricketer)
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