Osmund Scott
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Born24 March 1876
Wareham, Dorset
Wareham, Dorset
Died9 September 1948 (aged 72)
Marylebone, London
Marylebone, London
BattingRight-handed
1905Gloucestershire
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 March 1876 Wareham, Dorset |
| Died | 9 September 1948 (aged 72) Marylebone, London |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1905 | Gloucestershire |
Source: Cricinfo, 30 March 2014 | |
The Hon. Osmund Scott (24 March 1876 – 9 September 1948) was an English cricketer.
In 1876, Scott was born in Wareham, Dorset. He was the son of John Scott, 3rd Earl of Eldon, and the fifth of seven children. He attended Winchester College. Among his siblings were Lady Margaret Scott, an early women's golf champion, and Michael Scott, who won The Amateur Championship in 1933.
Career
In 1905, Scott played cricket for Gloucestershire.[1] Scott was also a golfer; he was runner-up at the 1905 Amateur Championship.[2]
Scott served in World War I between 1916 and 1918 with the Royal Army Service Corps.
Personal life
Scott married Mary Cecilia Stuart. They had seven children.