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Ted Dunning

1913 – 1937

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About Ted Dunning

Lived 1913 – 1937 (aged 23). Ted Dunning was a New Zealand cricketer.

Edward James Dunning (22 April 1913 – 14 March 1937) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played two first-class matches for Auckland in 1936/37.

Dunning started his career in Whangateau, Rodney County. After a season where he scored more than 1,700 runs, he moved to Auckland and played for Grafton United Cricket Club. He scored a fifty in the trial match and was included in the Auckland side that travelled to Otago and Canterbury to play in the Plunket Shield during the Christmas of 1936. Dunning opened the innings in both matches, but was out without scoring each time.

When Jack Cowie was selected to New Zealand's tour of England in 1937, Dunning was among a group of friends who went to celebrate in a launch in Murrays Bay. On the way back, the dinghy carrying Dunning and four others (including Mal Matheson and Frederick Byerley) capsized. The others were saved but Dunning could not be found. His body washed up on the beach next morning.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ted Dunning?

cricketer (1913-1937)

When was Ted Dunning born?

Ted Dunning was born on 22 April 1913 in Auckland.

When did Ted Dunning die?

Ted Dunning died on 14 March 1937 in Leigh.

What was Ted Dunning's occupation?

Ted Dunning was a cricketer.

What nationality was Ted Dunning?

Ted Dunning was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ted Dunning

· Wikidata: Q24565994

· DBpedia: Ted Dunning

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