Bowral Cricket Club The history of the club...

When was the first recorded game of cricket played in Bowral and who were the teams?

In 1861 between Berrima & Goulburn.

Bowral Cricket Club was established 128 years ago in 1883.

When did the club play it’s first recorded game?

The first match played by the Bowral CC was against Mittagong on November 17th, 1883.

In 1887 Bowral CC won it’s first premiership beating Sutton Forest for the Summerfield Cup. Where is the Summerfield Cup now?

In the Bradman Museum.

In 1888 Bowral CC played it’s first game at Glebe Park.

What oval stands on the site of Glebe Park today?

Bradman Oval

At which ground in1927 did the council provide the first turf wicket for the highlands?

Loseby Park

In 1891 an English touring team played in Bowral. What famous cricketer was a member of that team?

W G Grace

Who is this famous Bowral CC player?

Sir Donald Bradman

In 1920 a young Donald Bradman played his first game for Bowral CC against Moss Vale.

How old was he?

He was 12 years old and came to the

game as the scorer, but…..

the team was short and he was asked to bat.

He scored 37 not out.

In 1927 Don Bradman played his last game for Bowral CC against Moss Vale at Lackey Park. He scored 320 not out.

Don Bradman played 7 seasons with Bowral CC playing 54 matches scoring 2410 runs at an average of 92.69.

His best scores for Bowral CC were -

* 234 v Wingello *120 v Bundanoon *300 v Moss Vale *170 v Exeter *320 no v Moss Vale

Don Bradman’s scores for season 1925-26

Don Bradman’s scores for season 1926-27

What do these two Bowral CC teams have in common?

U12 Lees 2011

!927 Bowral Team

Both teams have won premierships for Bowral CC.

One in 1927

One 84 years later in 2011

In 2011 Bowral CC defeated Moss Vale at Lackey Park to win the 2nd Grade premiership.

Peter Jensen top scored with 74.

In 1927 Bowral CC defeated Moss Vale at Lackey Park to win the premiership.

17 year old Don Bradman top scored with 320 no.

The History Continues.....

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