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George Beet (other)
George Beet may refer to: * George Beet (cricketer, born 1886) (1886–1946), Derbyshire cricketer, wicket-keeper * George Beet (cricketer, born 1904) (1904–1949), Derbyshire cricketer, his son {{hndis, name=Beet, George ...
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George Beet (cricketer, Born 1886)
George Beet (24 April 1886 – 13 December 1946) was an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1910 and 1925 and for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1920. He was later an umpire. Beet was born in Somercotes, Derbyshire. Beet's first-class cricketing career began during the 1910 season, when he came in as wicket-keeper against Kent. At the time Derbyshire depended primarily on Joe Humphries behind the stumps. Beet appeared again two years later in the 1912 season, keeping wicket in a three games and losing his own wicket only once. In the 1913 and 1914 season he earned a regular place in the Derbyshire team as a batsman until the First World War interrupted his career. On his return in the 1919 season he was Derbyshire's regular wicket-keeper and also scored five half-centuries, including his career high score of 92 not out. He played occasionally during the first half of the 1920 season, but was displaced behind the stumps by Harry Elliott. He also played ...
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