James Cleeve
Australian cricketer
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James Oatley Cleeve (14 February 1864 – 8 February 1909) was an Australian cricketer.[1] He played three first-class matches for New South Wales between 1882/83 and 1883/84[2] while still a student at Newington College.[3]
Born14 February 1864
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Died8 February 1909 (aged 44)
Moree, New South Wales, Australia
Moree, New South Wales, Australia
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 February 1864 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 8 February 1909 (aged 44) Moree, New South Wales, Australia |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 December 2016 | |
Cleeve and his twin brother, John Cleeve (14 February 1864 – 7 April 1952) were born in Woolloomooloo, New South Wales to John Cleeve, Police magistrate of Penrith, New South Wales, and Frances "Fanny" (née Oatley).[4] The Cleve boys attended Newington College from 1881 until 1884 whilst the cricketer Joseph Coates was Headmaster.[5]
