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Jack Nitschke

1905 – 1982

Australian cricketer

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About Jack Nitschke

Lived 1905 – 1982 (aged 77). Jack Nitschke was an Australian cricketer.

Homesdale Carl Nitschke, often misspelt as Holmesdale, and also known as Jack, Sling or Slinger (14 April 1905 – 29 September 1982), was an Australian cricketer.

Early life and family

Born on 14 April 1905 in Adelaide, South Australia, Homesdale Nitschke was the son of Carl Hermann Wilhelm Luder Richard "C. H." Nitschke (1866–1922). C.H. bought Hiltaba sheep station in the Gawler Ranges in 1918, and Homesdale ran it for some time. He built the current homestead in 1936, before his marriage. Nitschke played in only two Tests; against South Africa in Brisbane and Sydney in 1931, and could probably be considered unlucky to have arrived at his best years at the same time as cricketing greats such as Don Bradman, Bill Ponsford, Bill Woodfull, Archie Jackson, Stan McCabe and Alan Kippax.

He had far more impressive statistics in domestic first-class cricket where he scored 3,320 runs at an average of 42.03, including nine centuries.

Later life and death Nitschke was a successful racehorse breeder, with "Dayana" winning the Perth Cup in 1973, and the derbies of four states in 1972.

He died on 29 September 1982 in North Adelaide.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Nitschke?

Australian cricketer (1905-1982)

When was Jack Nitschke born?

Jack Nitschke was born on 14 April 1905.

When did Jack Nitschke die?

Jack Nitschke died on 29 September 1982.

What was Jack Nitschke's occupation?

Jack Nitschke was a cricketer.

What nationality was Jack Nitschke?

Jack Nitschke was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Nitschke

· Wikidata: Q6114353

· DBpedia: Jack Nitschke

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