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Les Townsend

1914 – 1986

Australian cricket umpire

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About Les Townsend

Lived 1914 – 1986 (aged 71). Les Townsend was an Australian cricketer and cricket umpire.

Leslie Hyde Townsend (born 4 October 1914 at Sydney, Australia; died 30 January 1986) was an Australian cricket Test match umpire.

He umpired one Test match between Australia and England at Melbourne on 13 February to 18 February 1959, won by Australia by 9 wickets with a century to Colin McDonald and 5 wickets each to Alan Davidson and Richie Benaud. Townsend's partner in this match was Ron Wright.

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Musicians Institute
Also known as
Leslie Hyde Townsend

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Les Townsend?

Australian cricket umpire (1914-1986)

When was Les Townsend born?

Les Townsend was born on 4 October 1914.

When did Les Townsend die?

Les Townsend died on 30 January 1986.

What was Les Townsend's occupation?

Les Townsend was a cricketer and cricket umpire.

What nationality was Les Townsend?

Les Townsend was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Les Townsend

· Wikidata: Q6530050

· DBpedia: Les Townsend

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