Joseph Patrick Francis "Ike" Travers (10 January 1871 – 15 September 1942) was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test match in 1902. He played Australian rules football for Norwood in the South Australian Football Association (SAFA) during the 1890s.[1]
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| Born | 10 January 1871 Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 15 August 1942 (aged 71) Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Only Test (cap 84) | 28 February 1902 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cricket career
editTravers was very successful at local club level in the South Australian first grade competition during the late 1890s and early 1900s, often taking more wickets in a season than any other player.[2]
After his cricket playing career was over, Travers gave much time and support to the administration side of the game, particularly as a selector, team manager and committee member.[3]
Death
editTravers died in 1942 after a long illness.[4]
References
edit- ^ The Register News-Pictorial , "Two-Day Stars Of Other Days", 8 June 1929. p. 38
- ^ "ELECTORATE CRICKET". The Express and Telegraph. Vol. XLII, no. 12, 456. South Australia. 3 April 1905. p. 3. Retrieved 7 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "SPORTING PERSONALITIES". The Journal. Vol. LVII, no. 15984. South Australia. 17 November 1922. p. 5. Retrieved 6 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "JOE TRAVERS PASSES ON". Sporting Globe. No. 2114. Victoria, Australia. 23 September 1942. p. 15 (Edition2). Retrieved 1 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
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