About James Cammish
Lived 1921 – 1974 (aged 53). James Cammish was a New Zealand cricketer.
James William Cammish (21 March 1921 – 16 July 1974) was an English first-class cricketer, who played five matches for Auckland in 1950–51, and twice for Yorkshire in 1954 against Cambridge University and Surrey.
Born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, Cammish was a leg break and googly bowler who took 25 first-class wickets at 31.24, with a best of 6 for 93 for Auckland against Canterbury. He was less successful with the bat, scoring only 31 runs with a best of 7 not out for an average of 4.41. He also played for Yorkshire's Second XI in 1953 and 1954.
Cammish died in July 1974, aged 53, in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
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Who was James Cammish?
English County cricketer (1921-1974)
When was James Cammish born?
James Cammish was born on 21 May 1921 in Scarborough.
When did James Cammish die?
James Cammish died on 16 July 1974 in Napier.
What was James Cammish's occupation?
James Cammish was a cricketer.
What nationality was James Cammish?
James Cammish was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Cammish. https://biography.guide/james-cammish/
MLA: "James Cammish." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-cammish/.
Chicago: "James Cammish." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-cammish/.
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