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John Smeaton

b. 1948

Australian cricket umpire

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Born 1948. John Smeaton is an Australian cricket umpire and cricketer.

John Henry Smeaton (born 31 August 1948) is a former Australian cricket umpire. He stood in one Test match in 2001.

Smeaton umpired 42 first-class matches between 1996 and 2004, most of them in Hobart. He umpired the last three days of the Test match between Australia and New Zealand in Hobart in November 2001, replacing Steve Davis during the match after Davis suffered a knee injury. Rain limited play on the three days to 105.2 overs, and the match was drawn.

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John Henry Smeaton

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Who is John Smeaton?

Australian cricket umpire

When was John Smeaton born?

John Smeaton was born on 31 August 1948 in Melbourne.

What is John Smeaton's occupation?

John Smeaton is a cricket umpire and cricketer.

What nationality is John Smeaton?

John Smeaton is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Smeaton

· Wikidata: Q18128168

· DBpedia: John Smeaton (umpire)

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