Doodles Tapscott
South Africa
INTL CAREER: 1923 - 1923
Full Name
Lionel Eric Tapscott
Born
March 18, 1894, Kimberley, Cape Province
Died
July 07, 1934, Kenilworth, Cape Town, Cape Province, (aged 40y 111d)
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Bowler
RELATIONS
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Lionel Eric Tapscott, one of three brothers, LG, NV, and LE who all played in cricket of class, had the unusual distinction of representing South Africa both at lawn tennis and cricket. Born on March 18, 1894, LE first played for Griqualand West in 1911. His highest innings in Currie Cup matches was 102. Twice he played against England in Test matches making 50 not out at Johannesburg in February 1923. A sparkling batsman and a fielder without a superior in South Africa he was in the running for a place in the 1924 team that visited England. Known as Doodles he was very popular.
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