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John Smith (cricketer, born 1919)

John Smith (cricketer, born 1919)

New Zealand cricketer

John Smith (1 July 1919 – 25 June 1999) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1943 to 1946.

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A middle-order batsman, Smith made his highest first-class score against Otago in 1945–46, when he made 20 and 51.[1] In February 1944, playing against Wellington, he was run out for 43 by the bowler, Ray Allen, while backing up; Allen had previously warned him against leaving the crease too soon.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Otago v Canterbury 1945-46". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Canterbury All Out". Evening Post: 8. 26 February 1944.
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