About William Beal
Lived 1877 – 1964 (aged 87). William Beal was a New Zealand cricketer and cricket umpire.
William Matthew Beal (17 March 1877 – 3 August 1964) was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Otago. He was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia in 1877.
Beal made a single first-class appearance for the side in the 1909–10 Plunket Shield against Auckland. He scored a single run in the match.
Beal later stood as umpire in five first-class matches, including the second international match in 1927–28 between the touring Australian team and New Zealand at Carisbrook in Dunedin. His brother, Carl, played first-class cricket for Otago and Canterbury.
Beal died at Dunedin in 1964 aged 87.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Beal?
New Zealand cricketer (1877-1964)
When was William Beal born?
William Beal was born on 17 March 1877 in Launceston.
When did William Beal die?
William Beal died on 3 August 1964 in Dunedin.
What was William Beal's occupation?
William Beal was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was William Beal?
William Beal was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Beal (cricketer)
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