Joe Travers
Australian sportsman (1871–1942)
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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]
Adelaide, South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia
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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
Travers 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
Travers died in 1942 after a long illness.[4]
