Alfred Scott
cricketer
- October 28, 1901 · Auckland
- January 5, 1984 · Auckland
- 82 years
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|Alfred Henry Scott (28 October 1901 – 5 January 1984) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played three first-class matches for Auckland between 1925 and 1928.
Born at Auckland in 1901, Scott played club cricket for the North Shore and Akarana clubs. He made his representative debut for Auckland in a January 1926 Plunket Shield match against Canterbury at Eden Park. The following January he played against Wellington at the Basin Reserve, before making his final first-class appearance in January 1928 against Canterbury. In his three matches he scored a total of 30 runs and took two wickets.
Scott also played rugby league for North Shore Albions from 1919 to 1931, and represented Auckland. His debut was against South Auckland (Waikato) at Steele Park in Hamilton on 2 October 1922. His brother was New Zealand rugby league and Test cricketer Verdun Scott, while his cousin Len Scott represented New Zealand at rugby league.
Scott died at Auckland in January 1984. He was aged 82.
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1.How many runs did Alfred Henry Scott score in his three first-class cricket matches?
- A.20
- B.10
- C.30correct
- D.40
In his three matches, Alfred Henry Scott scored a total of 30 runs.
Source: cricket career stats
2.How many wickets did Alfred Henry Scott take during his three first-class matches?
- A.Twocorrect
- B.Four
- C.One
- D.Three
Alfred Henry Scott took two wickets during his three first-class matches.
Source: cricket career stats
3.For which rugby league team did Alfred Henry Scott play from 1919 to 1931?
- A.South Auckland
- B.Waikato Wanderers
- C.North Shore Albionscorrect
- D.Auckland City
Alfred Henry Scott played rugby league for North Shore Albions from 1919 to 1931.
Source: rugby league section
4.On what date did Alfred Henry Scott make his rugby league debut?
- A.2 October 1922correct
- B.28 October 1919
- C.5 January 1925
- D.2 October 1920
Alfred Henry Scott's rugby league debut was on 2 October 1922.
Source: rugby league section
5.Where did Alfred Henry Scott make his rugby league debut?
- A.Eden Park
- B.Basin Reserve
- C.Steele Parkcorrect
- D.Akarana Club Grounds
The debut for Alfred Henry Scott in rugby league was at Steele Park in Hamilton.
Source: rugby league section
6.Who was the brother of Alfred Henry Scott?
- A.Verdun Scottcorrect
- B.Auckland Scott
- C.Len Scott
- D.John Scott
The brother of Alfred Henry Scott was New Zealand rugby league and Test cricketer Verdun Scott.
Source: family background
7.Which relative of Alfred Henry Scott represented New Zealand at rugby league?
- A.His father
- B.His uncle John
- C.His brother Verdun
- D.His cousin Lencorrect
The cousin of Alfred Henry Scott, Len Scott, represented New Zealand at rugby league.
Source: family background
8.In what month and year did Alfred Henry Scott pass away?
- A.January 1984correct
- B.January 1982
- C.October 1980
- D.October 1984
Alfred Henry Scott died at Auckland in January 1984.
Source: death section
9.How old was Alfred Henry Scott when he died?
- A.80
- B.82correct
- C.83
- D.81
Alfred Henry Scott was 82 years old at the time of his death.
Source: death section
10.Where did Alfred Henry Scott die?
- A.Wellington
- B.Aucklandcorrect
- C.Hamilton
- D.Christchurch
Alfred Henry Scott died at Auckland in January 1984.
Source: death section
11.In what year was Alfred Henry Scott born?
- A.1898
- B.1910
- C.1905
- D.1901correct
Alfred Henry Scott was born in Auckland in 1901.
Source: biography opening
12.In which city was Alfred Henry Scott born?
- A.Aucklandcorrect
- B.Wellington
- C.Christchurch
- D.Hamilton
The text states Alfred Henry Scott was born at Auckland in 1901.
Source: early life section
13.For which team did Alfred Henry Scott play his three first-class cricket matches?
- A.Wellington
- B.Aucklandcorrect
- C.Canterbury
- D.South Auckland
Alfred Henry Scott played three first-class matches for Auckland between 1925 and 1928.
Source: cricket career summary
14.Which clubs did Alfred Henry Scott play club cricket for?
- A.North Shore and Akaranacorrect
- B.Canterbury and Hamilton
- C.North Shore Albions and Eden Park
- D.Auckland and Wellington
Alfred Henry Scott played club cricket for the North Shore and Akarana clubs.
Source: cricket career section
15.Against which team did Alfred Henry Scott make his representative debut for Auckland in the Plunket Shield?
- A.Canterburycorrect
- B.North Shore Albions
- C.South Auckland
- D.Wellington
Alfred Henry Scott made his representative debut for Auckland in a January 1926 Plunket Shield match against Canterbury.
Source: cricket career section
16.Where was Alfred Henry Scott's first-class debut match held?
- A.Basin Reserve
- B.Eden Parkcorrect
- C.Steele Park
- D.Akarana Oval
Alfred Henry Scott made his representative debut for Auckland in a match against Canterbury at Eden Park.
Source: cricket career section
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