Alec James (cricketer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alec James (cricketer)

Cricket player

Date of Birth: 22-May-1889

Place of Birth: Neath, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-Aug-1961

Profession: cricketer

Nationality: Wales, Australia

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Alec Pearce James (22 May 1889 – 14 August 1961) was a Welsh cricketer.
James' batting style is unknown, but it is known he bowled right-arm fast-medium.
He was born in Neath, Glamorgan. James made his debut for Carmarthenshire in the 1910 Minor Counties Championship against Monmouthshire.
James played 5 further Minor Counties Championship for Carmarthenshire in 1910, the last coming against Cornwall.Moving to Australia, where he taught at St Peter's College, Adelaide, James made his first-class debut for South Australia in December 1914, against New South Wales.
He made 3 further first-class appearances for South Australia, the last coming against Victoria in February 1915.
In his 4 appearances, he scored 93 runs at a batting average of 13.28, with a high score of 23.
With the ball, he took 13 wickets at a bowling average of 35.92, with best figures of 3/56.He died in Torquay, England on 14 August 1961.