Henry De Gruchy (15 May 1898 – 2 May 1952) was an Australian cricketer. He played one first-class cricket match for Victoria in 1924.[1] He was a batting all-rounder, regarded as a useful change bowler but not a wicket taker.[2]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 May 1898 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 2 May 1952 (aged 53) Melbourne, Australia |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1924 | Victoria |
Source: Cricinfo, 20 November 2015 | |
In district cricket he played for Carlton, first representing the club in the Metropolitan League when he was just eleven and he was a regular in the district team from the 1917-18 season. In 1924 he was selected as captain of a Victorian youth side which played against a South Australian youth side,[3] and in February 1924 he represented Victoria in a first-class game against Tasmania.[4] His Carlton career lasted twenty years, during which he often opening the batting with Bill Woodfull, and he became a life member of the club. He also played baseball for Carlton and Victoria.[5]
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editReferences
edit- ^ "Henry De Gruchy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ "CHARLESWORTH AND DE GRUCHY IN THE CRICKET LIMELIGHT". Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic. 16 February 1924. p. 5. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "CHARLESWORTH AND DE GRUCHY IN THE CRICKET LIMELIGHT". Sporting Globe. Melbourne, Vic. 16 February 1924. p. 5. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Tasmania v Victoria at Hobart, 21-23 Feb 1924".
- ^ "Carlton man dies". The Herald. Melbourne, Vic. 2 May 1952. p. 10. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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