Allinson Chapman

Allinson George Chapman (7 March 1892 – 21 October 1982) was an English first-class cricketer and civil servant.

Allinson Chapman
Personal information
Full name
Allinson George Chapman
Born7 March 1892
Langton Green, Kent, England
Died21 October 1982(1982-10-21) (aged 90)
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
Career statistics
CompetitionFirst-class
Matches1
Runs scored22
Batting average11.00
100s/50s0/0
Top score22
Balls bowled126
Wickets3
Bowling average24.33
5 wickets in innings0
10 wickets in match0
Best bowling3/73
Catches/stumpings0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 17 February 2019

Chapman was born at Langton Green in Kent. He joined the Post Office in 1908.[1] Chapman represented the Civil Service cricket team in its only appearance in first-class cricket against the touring New Zealanders at Chiswick in 1927.[2] Batting twice during the match, he scored 22 runs in the Civil Service first-innings before being dismissed by Roger Blunt, while in their second-innings he was dismissed without scoring by Matt Henderson.[3] He took 3 wickets in the New Zealanders only innings, finishing with figures of 3 for 73.[3]

He died at Tunbridge Wells in October 1982.

References

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  1. ^ "No. 28133". The London Gazette. 1 May 1908.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Allinson Chapman". CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Civil Service v New Zealanders, 1927". CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
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