1947: Cricket's Glorious Summer

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1. The South Africans toured in 1947. The Vice-Captain was Dudley Nourse, son of the legendary 'Dave'. What nearly killed him during the war, and almost robbed cricket of his awesome talent? Shot by a sniper Pneumonia Struck in the head, during an Inter-services match Run over by a tank

2. One county beat Middlesex, the County Champions, twice during the season, but finished low on the table. Which County? Lancashire Northamptonshire Gloucestershire Somerset

3. No quiz about the 1947 season would be complete without a question about Edrich and Compton. Which one bowled left-handed. Answer: ( Edrich or Compton, E or C)

4. Which one of these players was not a choice for Wisden's 5 Cricketers of the Year? D. S. Compton A. D. Nourse M. P. Donnelly J. D. Robertson

5. A famous former Yorkshire and England player died in 1947. What was Sir F. S. Jackson's worst moment in India? He was run over by a taxi His home was bombed He was shot at by a girl student He got a 'pair' in his first Test

6. In the 5 Tests played against South Africa, Compton scored 4 centuries. At which ground did he fail to score one? Manchester The Oval Leeds Nottingham

7. Somerset had the dubious honour of scoring the lowest score in first-class cricket in 1947. Which county caused their demise, and for how many runs were they dismissed? Derbyshire & 38 Leicestershire & 24 Hampshire & 27 Gloucestershire & 25

8. In a season dominated by batsmen, who topped the bowling averages? Goddard Youngson Bowes Laker

9. At the end of the '47 season Frank Chester, the esteemed umpire, was given the honour of having a 'Testimonial' year in 1948. What catastrophe befell him during the First World War? Lost his arm Was blinded in one eye Lost his leg Lost the fingers of his left hand

10. Denis Compton and his elder brother Leslie, both played for England? True False