Hugh Claughton
cricketer
- December 24, 1891
- October 17, 1980
- 88 years
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|Hugh Marsden Claughton (24 December 1891 – 17 October 1980) was a first-class cricketer who played one match for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1914 and three more, including the Roses match, in 1919. He was an all rounder who scored 39 runs at an average of 6.50, and took three wickets with his right arm medium pace. He was the professional at Baildon Green C.C. for some years.
Claughton was born in Guiseley, Leeds, and died at the age of 88, in October 1980 in Middleton, Harrogate, Yorkshire. His great nephew, John Claughton, played first-class cricket for Warwickshire from 1978 to 1980.
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1.In which city was Hugh Marsden Claughton born?
- A.Guiseley, Leedscorrect
- B.Warwickshire
- C.Yorkshire
- D.Middleton, Harrogate
Hugh Marsden Claughton was born in Guiseley, Leeds.
Source: biography opening
2.What was the date of birth for Hugh Marsden Claughton?
- A.17 October 1980
- B.15 November 1895
- C.24 December 1914
- D.24 December 1891correct
Hugh Marsden Claughton was born on 24 December 1891.
Source: biography opening
3.For which cricket club did Hugh Marsden Claughton play his first-class matches?
- A.Warwickshire County Cricket Club
- B.Leeds County Cricket Club
- C.Yorkshire County Cricket Clubcorrect
- D.Baildon Green C.C.
Hugh Marsden Claughton played first-class matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Source: biography opening
4.What was Hugh Marsden Claughton's career batting average?
- A.10.14
- B.3.00
- C.6.50correct
- D.39.00
Hugh Marsden Claughton scored 39 runs at an average of 6.50.
Source: biography opening
5.What bowling style did Hugh Marsden Claughton utilize?
- A.Left arm fast
- B.Right arm spin
- C.Right arm leg break
- D.Right arm medium pacecorrect
Hugh Marsden Claughton bowled with his right arm medium pace.
Source: biography opening
6.Where did Hugh Marsden Claughton work as a professional for some years?
- A.Yorkshire C.C.
- B.Warwickshire C.C.
- C.Baildon Green C.C.correct
- D.Guiseley C.C.
Hugh Marsden Claughton served as the professional at Baildon Green C.C. for some years.
Source: biography opening
7.In what year did Hugh Marsden Claughton play his first match for Yorkshire County Cricket Club?
- A.1978
- B.1980
- C.1919
- D.1914correct
Hugh Marsden Claughton played one match for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1914.
Source: biography opening
8.What was the total number of wickets taken by Hugh Marsden Claughton in his first-class career?
- A.Thirty-nine
- B.Four
- C.Threecorrect
- D.Six
Hugh Marsden Claughton took three wickets during his first-class career.
Source: biography opening
9.Who was the relative of Hugh Marsden Claughton that played for Warwickshire?
- A.John Claughtoncorrect
- B.Robert Claughton
- C.James Claughton
- D.William Claughton
John Claughton, the great nephew of Hugh Marsden Claughton, played first-class cricket for Warwickshire.
Source: biography opening
10.In what location did Hugh Marsden Claughton die in 1980?
- A.Baildon Green
- B.Guiseley, Leeds
- C.Middleton, Harrogatecorrect
- D.Warwickshire
Hugh Marsden Claughton died in Middleton, Harrogate, Yorkshire.
Source: biography opening
11.How old was Hugh Marsden Claughton when he passed away?
- A.88correct
- B.90
- C.87
- D.89
Hugh Marsden Claughton died at the age of 88.
Source: biography opening
12.During which years did John Claughton play first-class cricket for Warwickshire?
- A.1914 to 1919
- B.1975 to 1978
- C.1980 to 1982
- D.1978 to 1980correct
John Claughton played first-class cricket for Warwickshire from 1978 to 1980.
Source: biography opening
13.How many runs did Hugh Marsden Claughton score in his first-class career?
- A.3
- B.39correct
- C.6
- D.88
Hugh Marsden Claughton scored 39 runs in his first-class matches.
Source: biography opening
14.What specific type of match is mentioned that Hugh Marsden Claughton played in during 1919?
- A.The Roses matchcorrect
- B.The Test match
- C.The Ashes match
- D.The County Championship final
Hugh Marsden Claughton played in three matches in 1919, including the Roses match.
Source: biography opening
15.In which month did Hugh Marsden Claughton die?
- A.January
- B.Octobercorrect
- C.December
- D.July
Hugh Marsden Claughton died on 17 October 1980.
Source: biography opening
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