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Norman Norton

1881 – 1968

South African cricketer

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Lived 1881 – 1968 (aged 87). Norman Norton was a South African cricketer.

Norman Ogilvie "Pompey" Norton (11 May 1881 – 27 June 1968) was a South African cricketer. He was a lawyer by career and became a provincial administrator for the game.

An all-rounder, Norton made his first-class debut with Western Province versus an Australian team in 1902. He returned in 1907 with Border and within two years attained a personal best score of 57 during a game in Cape Town against Western Province. In another game at Cape Town during the 1908/09 season, he took 6 for 34 against Eastern Province, taking 10 for 92 in the match and also making a second and last first-class fifty.

In the 1909/10 season, Norton played in the Fifth Test against the touring English team. He took 4 for 47, including the wickets of Jack Hobbs and Frank Woolley, and scored 2 and 7.

Norton founded the East London law firm of Norton Gale and Kingon. He also served as mayor of East London.

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Who was Norman Norton?

South African cricketer (1881-1968)

When was Norman Norton born?

Norman Norton was born on 11 May 1881 in Makhanda.

When did Norman Norton die?

Norman Norton died on 27 June 1968 in East London.

What was Norman Norton's occupation?

Norman Norton was a cricketer.

What nationality was Norman Norton?

Norman Norton was South African.

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· Wikidata: Q7052647

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