Richard Newman
cricketer
- August 9, 1924
- August 3, 2014
- 89 years
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|Richard "Dick" Newman (9 August 1924 – 3 August 2014) was an Australian cricketer. He played four first-class matches for Tasmania between 1951 and 1953.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.When was Richard Newman born?
- A.3 August 1924
- B.9 August 1924correct
- C.9 August 1951
- D.3 August 2014
Richard Newman was born on 9 August 1924.
Source: biographical header
2.What was Richard Newman's nationality?
- A.Australiancorrect
- B.South African
- C.New Zealander
- D.British
Richard Newman is identified as an Australian cricketer.
Source: introduction
3.When did Richard Newman die?
- A.9 August 1953
- B.3 August 1953
- C.3 August 2014correct
- D.9 August 2014
Richard Newman died on 3 August 2014.
Source: biographical header
4.For which team did Richard Newman play first-class cricket?
- A.Victoria
- B.Queensland
- C.Tasmaniacorrect
- D.New South Wales
Richard Newman played his first-class matches for the Tasmania team.
Source: introduction
5.How many first-class cricket matches did Richard Newman play?
- A.Fourcorrect
- B.Eight
- C.Six
- D.Ten
Richard Newman played a total of four first-class matches during his career.
Source: introduction
6.Between which years did Richard Newman play first-class cricket?
- A.1953–1955
- B.1955–1957
- C.1948–1950
- D.1951–1953correct
The text states that Richard Newman played his first-class matches between 1951 and 1953.
Source: introduction
7.What was Richard Newman's nickname?
- A.Rick
- B.Ricky
- C.Dickcorrect
- D.Richie
Richard Newman was commonly referred to by the nickname Dick.
Source: biographical header
8.Which of the following lists includes Richard Newman?
- A.List of Australian test captains
- B.List of Tasmanian representative cricketerscorrect
- C.List of Tasmanian state coaches
- D.List of Australian century makers
Richard Newman is included in the list of Tasmanian representative cricketers.
Source: See also section
9.What was the primary sport played by Richard Newman?
- A.Football
- B.Cricketcorrect
- C.Rugby
- D.Tennis
Richard Newman was an Australian cricketer.
Source: introduction
10.How many matches did Richard Newman play for Tasmania?
- A.Six
- B.Fourcorrect
- C.Three
- D.Five
Richard Newman played four matches specifically for Tasmania.
Source: introduction
11.What was Richard Newman's full name?
- A.Richard Newmancorrect
- B.Richard Allen Newman
- C.Richard David Newman
- D.Richard John Newman
The text identifies the subject as Richard Newman.
Source: introduction
12.On what day in August did Richard Newman pass away?
- A.3 Augustcorrect
- B.12 August
- C.15 August
- D.9 August
Richard Newman passed away on 3 August 2014.
Source: biographical header
13.What was Richard Newman's birth month?
- A.July
- B.September
- C.Augustcorrect
- D.October
Richard Newman was born on 9 August 1924.
Source: biographical header
14.Which organization hosts a link to Richard Newman?
- A.Wikipedia
- B.Cricket Australia
- C.Cricinfocorrect
- D.ESPN
The biography provides an external link to Richard Newman at Cricinfo.
Source: External links section
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