Albert Dewes
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Evelyn Dewes |
| Born | April 1860 Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 5 July 1892 (aged 32) Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1882/83–1883/84 | Auckland |
Source: Cricinfo, 5 June 2016 | |
Albert Evelyn Dewes (April 1860 – 5 July 1892) was a New Zealand cricketer of the 1880s, born in England.[1]
Dewes played two first-class matches for Auckland in 1882 and 1883.[2] In his second match he took five catches in the second innings, setting a New Zealand first-class record for dismissals in an innings that was not equalled until the 1903–04 season (by George Schmoll) and not beaten until 1964–65 (by Robin Schofield).[3]
Dewes had arrived in New Zealand from England in the early 1880s. He worked as a solicitor in Auckland. He died at his home in the Auckland suburb of Parnell of influenza and tuberculosis, aged 32, leaving a widow and four young daughters.[4]
References
- ^ "Albert Dewes". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ "Albert Dewes". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ Arthur Carman (ed), The Shell Cricket Almanack of New Zealand 1970, Sporting Publications, Tawa, 1970, p. 186.
- ^ "Death of Mr. A. E. Dewes". Auckland Star: 5. 5 July 1892.
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