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Richard Newman

cricketer

Born
August 9, 1924
Died
August 3, 2014
Age
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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  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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