Ernie Jones (Australian sportsman) facts for kids
Jones pictured in 1894
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| Born | 30 September 1869 Auburn, South Australia |
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| Died | 23 November 1943 (aged 58) Magill, Adelaide, South Australia |
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| Test debut (cap 66) | 14 December 1894 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 11 October 1902 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 13 October 2022
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Ernest Jones (born September 30, 1869 – died November 23, 1943) was a famous Australian sportsman. He was great at both Test cricket and Australian rules football.
Jones played in 19 Test matches for Australia between 1894 and 1902. He also played Australian rules football for several clubs. These included Port Adelaide, North Adelaide, and South Adelaide Football Club.
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Ernie Jones: A Cricket Star
Ernest Jones was known by his nickname, Jonah. He was one of the fastest bowlers of his time. When he first started, his bowling could be a bit wild. But he soon learned to control where the ball went. This made him a very effective player.
Famous Cricket Moments
Jones worked as a customs officer when he wasn't playing sports. He is remembered for some amazing moments in cricket. One famous story says he once bowled a ball that went right through W. G. Grace's beard! W.G. Grace was a very famous English cricketer. Another story claims Jones even broke Stanley Jackson's ribs with a fast ball.
Bowling Action Controversy
Ernie Jones's bowling style caused some debate. People in both England and Australia complained about it in the late 1890s. They thought his action might be against the rules.
First Test Match "Throw" Call
An umpire named Jim Phillips was asked to make sure bowlers followed the rules. In a match in 1897–98, Phillips called Jones for "throwing" the ball. This happened when South Australia played against the English team. Later, in the second Test match of that series, Phillips called him again. This made Ernie Jones the first bowler ever to be called for throwing in a Test match.
