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by **Stuart James Twemlow Hughe** » Tue, 09 Apr 1996 04:00:00

Hello.

I am hoping to compile a comprehensive list of cricketers
who averaged over 50 with the bat during there first class careers.
Wisden only lists those averaging over 50 who scored more than
10,000 runs, which eliminates many cricketers with fine averages,
for example, George Headley.

My initial search got me the following brief list, and I haven't
got around to consulting more than two small sources at the moment.
If anyone can think of others, or can scan their eye down any
lists they may have of career averages, feel free to email the

a list to post here and to CricInfo. Obviously this list will include
all those who scored a 100 in their only first class game onwards up
till those who scored more than 10,000 runs.

Thanks,

Stuart.

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An undefinitive list of cricketers who averaged over 50 in their
first class careers whilst scoring less than 10000 runs.
Additions welcome.

M I No Runs Ave Hi 100 50
NF Callaway 1 1 0 207 207.00 207 1 0
GR McGubbin (Trans) 2 2 1 102 102.00 97 0 1
GA Headley (Jam) 103 164 22 9921 69.86 344* 33 44
DG Watt (Otago) 1 2 0 120 60.00 105 1 0
NL Bonitto (Jam) 17 30 6 1413 58.52 207* 4 6
CRC Boy (Jam) 2 3 0 173 57.66 139 1 0
CC Passailague (Jam) 12 18 3 788 52.53 261* 2 2
A Rose (Trans) 2 2 1 52 52.00 42* 0 1
RF Harrison (Trans) 2 4 2 102 51.00 73* 0 1
JRM Mackay (Trans) 20 33 2 1556 50.19 203 6 7

by **John Hal** » Wed, 10 Apr 1996 04:00:00

Quote:

>An undefinitive list of cricketers who averaged over 50 in their
>first class careers whilst scoring less than 10000 runs.
>Additions welcome.

It's a fascinating list.

Quote:

> M I No Runs Ave Hi 100 50
>NF Callaway 1 1 0 207 207.00 207 1 0

Who did Callaway play for and why did he never play again after such a
sensational start? Does anyone know?

Quote:

>GR McGubbin (Trans) 2 2 1 102 102.00 97 0 1
>GA Headley (Jam) 103 164 22 9921 69.86 344* 33 44
>DG Watt (Otago) 1 2 0 120 60.00 105 1 0
>NL Bonitto (Jam) 17 30 6 1413 58.52 207* 4 6
>CRC Boy (Jam) 2 3 0 173 57.66 139 1 0
>CC Passailague (Jam) 12 18 3 788 52.53 261* 2 2
>A Rose (Trans) 2 2 1 52 52.00 42* 0 1
>RF Harrison (Trans) 2 4 2 102 51.00 73* 0 1
>JRM Mackay (Trans) 20 33 2 1556 50.19 203 6 7

There seem to be a remarkable number of players from Transvaal and
Jamaica here. Does anyone have a theory as to why this should be so?
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by **Jeff Thoma** » Fri, 12 Apr 1996 04:00:00

Quote:

>>An undefinitive list of cricketers who averaged over 50 in their
>>first class careers whilst scoring less than 10000 runs.
>>Additions welcome.

>>GR McGubbin (Trans) 2 2 1 102 102.00 97 0 1
>>GA Headley (Jam) 103 164 22 9921 69.86 344* 33 44
>>DG Watt (Otago) 1 2 0 120 60.00 105 1 0
>>NL Bonitto (Jam) 17 30 6 1413 58.52 207* 4 6
>>CRC Boy (Jam) 2 3 0 173 57.66 139 1 0
>>CC Passailague (Jam) 12 18 3 788 52.53 261* 2 2
>>A Rose (Trans) 2 2 1 52 52.00 42* 0 1
>>RF Harrison (Trans) 2 4 2 102 51.00 73* 0 1
>>JRM Mackay (Trans) 20 33 2 1556 50.19 203 6 7

>There seem to be a remarkable number of players from Transvaal and
>Jamaica here. Does anyone have a theory as to why this should be so?

As far as the Jamaicans are concerned, I understand that for many years
the only first-class games played inthe West Indies (apart from
tests) were those against touring teams (to all intents and purposes this
meant English sides). Thus, a very good player would have very few
chances to prove himself in firstclass cricket over his career

Jeff

by **Charles Le** » Sat, 13 Apr 1996 04:00:00

Quote:

>> >>An undefinitive list of cricketers who averaged over 50 in their
>> >>first class careers whilst scoring less than 10000 runs.
>> >>Additions welcome.

>> >>GR McGubbin (Trans) 2 2 1 102 102.00 97 0 1
>> >>GA Headley (Jam) 103 164 22 9921 69.86 344* 33 44
>> >>DG Watt (Otago) 1 2 0 120 60.00 105 1 0
>> >>NL Bonitto (Jam) 17 30 6 1413 58.52 207* 4 6
>> >>CRC Boy (Jam) 2 3 0 173 57.66 139 1 0
>> >>CC Passailague (Jam) 12 18 3 788 52.53 261* 2 2
>> >>A Rose (Trans) 2 2 1 52 52.00 42* 0 1
>> >>RF Harrison (Trans) 2 4 2 102 51.00 73* 0 1
>> >>JRM Mackay (Trans) 20 33 2 1556 50.19 203 6 7

>> >There seem to be a remarkable number of players from Transvaal and
>> >Jamaica here. Does anyone have a theory as to why this should be so?

> My theory is that I only consulted statistical works on Jamaican,
> Transvaal and Otago cricketers when compiling the list. Unfortunately
> those were all I had at hand. For every province there will be players
> who played only a handful of matches and managed to average 50 or
> over. Those are the players I am trying to track down. Some scored
> thousands of runs. I can now add:

> CL Badcock, 7371 runs at 51.54

> If Wisden's qualification was less than 10,000 runs, someone like
> Badcock would be listed. As it is, he isn't.

I don't know about first class career, but I can give you one more
Jamaican whose Test average exceeded 50:
K.H. Weekes 3inn 0no 173 runs 137 h.s. 57.66 av.

Cheers!
Charles

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by **Stuart James Twemlow Hughe** » Sun, 14 Apr 1996 04:00:00

Quote:

> >>An undefinitive list of cricketers who averaged over 50 in their
> >>first class careers whilst scoring less than 10000 runs.
> >>Additions welcome.

> >>GR McGubbin (Trans) 2 2 1 102 102.00 97 0 1
> >>GA Headley (Jam) 103 164 22 9921 69.86 344* 33 44
> >>DG Watt (Otago) 1 2 0 120 60.00 105 1 0
> >>NL Bonitto (Jam) 17 30 6 1413 58.52 207* 4 6
> >>CRC Boy (Jam) 2 3 0 173 57.66 139 1 0
> >>CC Passailague (Jam) 12 18 3 788 52.53 261* 2 2
> >>A Rose (Trans) 2 2 1 52 52.00 42* 0 1
> >>RF Harrison (Trans) 2 4 2 102 51.00 73* 0 1
> >>JRM Mackay (Trans) 20 33 2 1556 50.19 203 6 7

> >There seem to be a remarkable number of players from Transvaal and
> >Jamaica here. Does anyone have a theory as to why this should be so?

My theory is that I only consulted statistical works on Jamaican,
Transvaal and Otago cricketers when compiling the list. Unfortunately
those were all I had at hand. For every province there will be players
who played only a handful of matches and managed to average 50 or
over. Those are the players I am trying to track down. Some scored
thousands of runs. I can now add:

CL Badcock, 7371 runs at 51.54

If Wisden's qualification was less than 10,000 runs, someone like
Badcock would be listed. As it is, he isn't.

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by **Lachy Dar** » Sun, 21 Apr 1996 04:00:00

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Quote:

>There seem to be a remarkable number of players from Transvaal and
>Jamaica here. Does anyone have a theory as to why this should be so?
>--

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or WWII
It's only a guess

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by **Cluster Us** » Thu, 11 Jul 1996 04:00:00

No one was better than DiMaggio. He had some great years with them Yanks!
I remember when I was a kid, he was as quick as lightning with eyes like a
hawk and what an incredible running gait. Joltin' Joe is at the top of my
list. Just take a listen to Simon and Garfunkel's Mrs. Robinson if you don't
believe me. But, really, take my word for it, Joey is god!!

William Martin

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Quote:

>Hello.

>I am hoping to compile a comprehensive list of cricketers
>who averaged over 50 with the bat during there first class careers.
>Wisden only lists those averaging over 50 who scored more than
>10,000 runs, which eliminates many cricketers with fine averages,
>for example, George Headley.

>My initial search got me the following brief list, and I haven't

by **Rick Ey** » Thu, 11 Jul 1996 04:00:00

Quote:

>No one was better than DiMaggio. He had some great years with them Yanks!
>I remember when I was a kid, he was as quick as lightning with eyes like a
>hawk and what an incredible running gait. Joltin' Joe is at the top of my
>list. Just take a listen to Simon and Garfunkel's Mrs. Robinson if you don't
>believe me. But, really, take my word for it, Joey is god!!

Yes, but how many centuries did Joe DiMaggio score in the County
Championship?

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by **Jim Garn** » Sat, 13 Jul 1996 04:00:00

Quote:

> No one was better than DiMaggio. He had some great years with them Yanks!
> I remember when I was a kid, he was as quick as lightning with eyes like a
> hawk and what an incredible running gait. Joltin' Joe is at the top of my
> list. Just take a listen to Simon and Garfunkel's Mrs. Robinson if you don't
> believe me. But, really, take my word for it, Joey is god!!

Hmm . . . . not too sure we should be discussing Rounders in this group.
However, I thought Mr. DiMaggio was named Jumping Joe. The title of
Jolting Joe belonged to a Mr. Louis in another and more manly sport.

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by **Richard Light** » Sat, 13 Jul 1996 04:00:00

>

> > No one was better than DiMaggio. He had some great years with them Yanks!
> > I remember when I was a kid, he was as quick as lightning with eyes like a
> > hawk and what an incredible running gait. Joltin' Joe is at the top of my
> > list. Just take a listen to Simon and Garfunkel's Mrs. Robinson if you don't
> > believe me. But, really, take my word for it, Joey is god!!
>
>
> Hmm . . . . not too sure we should be discussing Rounders in this group.
> However, I thought Mr. DiMaggio was named Jumping Joe. The title of
> Jolting Joe belonged to a Mr. Louis in another and more manly sport.

a. I wish followers of one sport would stop disparaging other sports.

b. I wish people would realise that baseball has about as much resemblance
to rounders as cricket does to french cricket.

c. Joe DiMaggio was indeed "Jolting Joe". Maybe Joe Louis was, too.

d. Way before my time, but according to all reports, DiMaggio was at
least in the Hobbs class (to use G. H. Hardy's terminology) and possibly
almost in the Bradman class.

Now back to the game of cricket.

How would you compare the talents of Hobbs with Compton with Barrington?
:-)

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Richard Lighton

Wood-Ridge NJ

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