James Turner (Worcestershire cricketer)
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James William Cecil Turner (2 October 1886–29 November 1968) was an English
cricketer
who played 46 first-class
games for Worcestershire
either side of the First World War, as well as appearing twice for H. K. Foster's XI.
Turner made his debut for Worcestershire against Essex
at Amblecote
on 31 July 1911, scoring 27 and 11 in a crushing innings-and-228-run defeat.
A further five appearances that season brought Turner little success, and nor did a handful more the following season. In 1913 he played a solitary match for H. K. Foster's XI, but he was then unseen in first-class cricket until after the First World War.
Turner's return to the game, against Gloucestershire
at Worcester
in June 1919, saw him make his first half-century: he hit 72 in the second innings of a drawn match.
However, he did not again pass 30 that season, although he did pick up the first of his two first-class wickets when he accounted for Warwickshire
's Frederick Santall
at Worcester at the end of August.
1920 saw Turner both hit another half-century — 85 against Warwickshire in August
— and take his other wicket — that of Sussex
's George Stannard.
The following year, which proved to be his last in the game, Turner scored his only century, hitting 106 against Northamptonshire
, though Worcestershire suffered a 356-run defeat, which as of 2007 remains Northants' greatest-ever margin of runs victory.
Turner twice captained the Worcestershire side: against Warwickshire at Birmingham
in 1919, and against Glamorgan
at St Helens
in 1921.
England
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Cricketer
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who played 46 first-class
First-class cricket
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games for Worcestershire
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Worcestershire...
either side of the First World War, as well as appearing twice for H. K. Foster's XI.
Turner made his debut for Worcestershire against Essex
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Essex. Its limited overs team is called the Essex Eagles, their team colours this season are blue.The club plays most of its home games...
at Amblecote
War Memorial Athletic Ground
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on 31 July 1911, scoring 27 and 11 in a crushing innings-and-228-run defeat.
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A further five appearances that season brought Turner little success, and nor did a handful more the following season. In 1913 he played a solitary match for H. K. Foster's XI, but he was then unseen in first-class cricket until after the First World War.
Turner's return to the game, against Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Gloucestershire. Its limited overs team is called the Gloucestershire Gladiators....
at Worcester
New Road, Worcester
New Road, Worcester, England, has been the home cricket ground of Worcestershire County Cricket Club since 1896. Immediately to the northwest is a road called New Road, part of the A44, hence the name.- Overview :...
in June 1919, saw him make his first half-century: he hit 72 in the second innings of a drawn match.
However, he did not again pass 30 that season, although he did pick up the first of his two first-class wickets when he accounted for Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Warwickshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Warwickshire. Its limited overs team is called the Warwickshire Bears. Their kit colours are black and gold and the shirt sponsor...
's Frederick Santall
Frederick Santall
Frederick Reginald Santall was an English cricketer. He was a right-hand batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler who played for Warwickshire....
at Worcester at the end of August.
1920 saw Turner both hit another half-century — 85 against Warwickshire in August
— and take his other wicket — that of Sussex
Sussex County Cricket Club
Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Sussex. The club was founded as a successor to Brighton Cricket Club which was a representative of the county of Sussex as a...
's George Stannard.
The following year, which proved to be his last in the game, Turner scored his only century, hitting 106 against Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Northamptonshire. Its limited overs team is called the Northants Steelbacks. The traditional club colour is Maroon. During the...
, though Worcestershire suffered a 356-run defeat, which as of 2007 remains Northants' greatest-ever margin of runs victory.
Turner twice captained the Worcestershire side: against Warwickshire at Birmingham
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
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in 1919, and against Glamorgan
Glamorgan County Cricket Club
Glamorgan County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Glamorgan aka Glamorganshire . Glamorgan CCC is the only Welsh first-class cricket club. Glamorgan CCC have won the English County...
at St Helens
St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground
St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground is a spectator venue in Swansea, Wales. It is used for both rugby and cricket.It is owned and operated by the City and County of Swansea council and is also used to host the local annual Guy Fawkes night fireworks display.-History:Since the ground opened in...
in 1921.
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