Theophilus Wilson

Theophilus Stuart Beatty Wilson (15 August 1870 – 19 May 1941) was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University in 1892 and 1893.[1] A fast bowler, he took six wickets in the two University matches against Cambridge.[2]

Theophilus Wilson

Personal information
Full name	Theophilus Stuart Beatty Wilson
Born	15 August 1870 Springsure, Queensland, Australia
Died	19 May 1941 (aged 70) Springsure, Queensland, Australia
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm fast
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1892–1893	Oxford University
First-class debut	19 May 1892 Oxford University v Gentlemen of England
Last First-class	3 July 1893 Oxford University v Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 17 Runs scored 186 Batting average 6.41 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 36 Balls bowled 2,244 Wickets 46 Bowling average 22.02 5 wickets in innings 0 10 wickets in match 0 Best bowling 4/23 Catches/stumpings 12/–
Source: CricketArchive, 20 November 2012

Wilson was initially educated at Bath College, where he played in the school's cricket team for four years, captaining the side in his final year.[3] He continued his education at Trinity College, Oxford.[4] At Oxford he played in a strong side captained by Lionel Palairet and including C. B. Fry.[3] He earned his Blue—the awarding of the Oxford "colours" to sportsmen—in each of 1892 and 1893 when he played in the University match against Cambridge, and in the latter year caused some discussion when batting. Oxford required five runs to avoid the follow-on, and Wilson was at the crease with William Brain, the last two men for their side. Wisden relates that: "The two batsmen consulted together between the wickets and it was evident that the Dark Blues were going to throw away a wicket in order that their side might go in again. C. M. Wells frustrated this intention by bowling two wide balls to the boundary."[3] Partially as a result of this, the follow on rule was adjusted for the subsequent season.[2] In all, Wilson played 17 first-class matches, all for Oxford, and took 46 wickets at an average of 22.02.[1] While at Oxford, he also played rugby union, representing his college.[5] In 1898, he was chosen in a cricket team to represent Rockhampton in a match against Brisbane.[6]

References

1. "Player Profile: Theophilus Wilson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
2. Bolton (1962), pp. 140–147.
3. "Obituaries in 1941". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
4. Bolton (1962), p. 367.
5. "Clifton Rugby Football Club History: 1892–1893". Clifton Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
6. "Visit of Rockhampton Team". The Brisbane Courier. 1 December 1898. p. 7. Retrieved 21 November 2012.

Bibliography

• Bolton, Geoffrey (1962). History of the O.U.C.C. (1st ed.). Oxford: Holywell Press.