Leslie Milnes
cricketer
- July 3, 1922
- March 20, 2013
- 90 years
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|Leslie Albert Milnes (3 July 1922 – 20 March 2013) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played nine first-class matches between the 1942–43 and 1948–49.
Milnes was born at Dunedin in 1922 and was educated at Otago Boys' High School and King's High School in the city. He played cricket at school and led King's batting averages in 1937–38.
During World War II Milnes served in the New Zealand Army. He played wartime cricket for army sides and made his first-class debut for a South Island Army side against a similar side from the North Island at the Basin Reserve in February 1943. He made scores of 41 and six in the match before going on to play for an army side against one from the New ZealandAir Force later in the year. He had played some wartime cricket for Otago sides during the 1942–43 season, and played the first of seven first-class matches for the province in December 1944. Primarily a right-handed batsman, in his nine first-class matches, Milnes scored 354 runs and took two wickets. He later played Hawke Cup cricket for Nelson between 1954–55 and 1957–58.
Professionally Milnes worked as an accountant. He died at Motueka in the Tasman Region in 2013 aged 90. His grandson Glenn Milnes played six first-class and 21 List A matches for Central Districts during the 1990s as well as playing Hawke Cup cricket for Nelson.
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1.In which city was Leslie Albert Milnes born?
- A.Wellington
- B.Dunedincorrect
- C.Nelson
- D.Auckland
Leslie Albert Milnes was born at Dunedin in 1922.
Source: early life section
2.Which schools did Leslie Albert Milnes attend?
- A.King's College and Dunedin Central High
- B.Christchurch Boys' High and Auckland Grammar
- C.Nelson College and Wellington High School
- D.Otago Boys' High School and King's High Schoolcorrect
Leslie Albert Milnes was educated at Otago Boys' High School and King's High School in Dunedin.
Source: education section
3.In the 1937–38 season, what sporting achievement did Leslie Albert Milnes accomplish while at school?
- A.He won the national schoolboy cricket award
- B.He led King's batting averagescorrect
- C.He captained the national youth team
- D.He scored a double century for Otago
Leslie Albert Milnes played cricket at school and led King's batting averages in 1937–38.
Source: early life section
4.During which conflict did Leslie Albert Milnes serve in the New Zealand Army?
- A.World War IIcorrect
- B.World War I
- C.The Korean War
- D.The Vietnam War
During World War II Leslie Albert Milnes served in the New Zealand Army.
Source: wartime career section
5.Where did Leslie Albert Milnes make his first-class cricket debut in February 1943?
- A.Seddon Park
- B.Eden Park
- C.Basin Reservecorrect
- D.Carisbrook Ground
Leslie Albert Milnes made his first-class debut at the Basin Reserve in February 1943.
Source: cricket career section
6.What were Leslie Albert Milnes's scores in his first-class debut match?
- A.22 and 40
- B.100 and zero
- C.50 and 12
- D.41 and sixcorrect
In his debut match, Leslie Albert Milnes made scores of 41 and six.
Source: cricket career section
7.How many first-class matches did Leslie Albert Milnes play for Otago?
- A.Twelve
- B.Nine
- C.Five
- D.Sevencorrect
Leslie Albert Milnes played the first of seven first-class matches for Otago in December 1944.
Source: cricket career section
8.What was the total number of first-class matches played by Leslie Albert Milnes?
- A.Ninecorrect
- B.Seven
- C.Eight
- D.Ten
Leslie Albert Milnes played nine first-class matches between the 1942–43 and 1948–49 seasons.
Source: biographical introduction
9.What was Leslie Albert Milnes's primary role as a cricketer?
- A.Fast bowler
- B.Wicket-keeper
- C.Right-handed batsmancorrect
- D.Left-arm spinner
Leslie Albert Milnes was primarily a right-handed batsman.
Source: cricket career section
10.In his nine first-class matches, how many runs did Leslie Albert Milnes score?
- A.254
- B.354correct
- C.454
- D.304
Leslie Albert Milnes scored 354 runs during his nine first-class matches.
Source: cricket career section
11.For which team did Leslie Albert Milnes play Hawke Cup cricket between 1954–55 and 1957–58?
- A.Auckland
- B.Wellington
- C.Nelsoncorrect
- D.Otago
Leslie Albert Milnes played Hawke Cup cricket for Nelson between 1954–55 and 1957–58.
Source: later career section
12.What was the profession of Leslie Albert Milnes?
- A.Journalist
- B.Accountantcorrect
- C.Teacher
- D.Soldier
Professionally, Leslie Albert Milnes worked as an accountant.
Source: professional life section
13.At what age did Leslie Albert Milnes die in 2013?
- A.90correct
- B.88
- C.92
- D.85
Leslie Albert Milnes died at Motueka in 2013 aged 90.
Source: death section
14.Where did Leslie Albert Milnes die?
- A.Nelson
- B.Motuekacorrect
- C.Dunedin
- D.Auckland
Leslie Albert Milnes died at Motueka in the Tasman Region in 2013.
Source: death section
15.Who was the grandson of Leslie Albert Milnes who played first-class cricket for Central Districts?
- A.James Milnes
- B.Albert Milnes
- C.Arthur Milnes
- D.Glenn Milnescorrect
Leslie Albert Milnes's grandson, Glenn Milnes, played first-class matches for Central Districts.
Source: legacy section
16.On what date was Leslie Albert Milnes born?
- A.5 September 1920
- B.20 March 1922
- C.3 July 1922correct
- D.12 August 1923
Leslie Albert Milnes was born on 3 July 1922.
Source: biographical introduction
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