Alban George "Johnny" MoyesMBE,MC (2 January 1893 – 18 January 1963) was a cricketer who played for South Australia and Victoria. Following his brief playing career, Moyes, a professional journalist, later gained greater fame as a writer and commentator on the game.
As a right-hand batsman Moyes scored 883 runs at an average of 29.43 and a highest score of 104 in 103 minutes, against Western Australia in his first season. His leg break bowling took 5 wickets at an average of 53.60, with best figures of 2 for 22. He was considered good enough to be selected for the Australian tour of South Africa in 1914, but this was cancelled because of the outbreak of the First World War. He played for the Rest of Australia against New South Wales and Victor Trumper was so impressed that he invited him to play as a guest for Gordon in a club match. However, he was dismissed for a first ball duck.
Moyes served with distinction in the First World War with the Australian Imperial Force in England and France, earning the Military Cross. He played in a number of services' matches in England and played two matches for Victoria.
Moving to Sydney as news editor and sports editor of leading newspapers, Moyes joined Gordon. In one club game he scored 218 runs in 83 minutes. He captained Gordon to a grade premiership in 1923–24, scoring 174 in the final. As a state selector for New South Wales in 1926/27 Moyes helped Don Bradman get his first taste of interstate cricket.
Writing and radio career
Moyes became well known as a cricket commentator for the ABC between 1950 and 1963. Pollard describes him as "always bright and informative, a cheery character respected by players and listeners". He was a prolific author and wrote the first definitive history of Australian cricket in 1959. Other works included books on Australian batsmen, Australian bowlers, Bradman, Benaud, and many books of tours by Test nations. For his services to sport Moyes was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
Moyes died suddenly at his home, three days after commentating on the third Test of the 1962–63 series between Australia and England at Sydney. A few days before he died he asked the England vice-captain Colin Cowdrey to write a foreword to his book on the 1962–63 Ashes series:
Blessed with rare gifts "Johnny" Moyes was loved and respected wherever he went ... He brought to the microphone an authoritative manner, and the shrewd, quick mind of the trained journalist. If he was outspoken and fearless in his appraisal of any situation, at all times he was utterly fair and impartial. Perhaps it was in this way more than any other that he contributed so much to our great game, and that he endeared himself to all who were privileged to know him well.[1]
Books by Johnny Moyes
Cricket Notches (1935)
Bradman (1948)
A Century of Cricketers (1950)
The Fight for the Ashes 1950–51: A critical account of the English tour in Australia (1951)
With the West Indies in Australia, 1951–52: A critical story of the tour (1952)
The South Africans in Australia, 1952–53 (1953)
Australian Bowlers: From Spofforth to Lindwall (1953)
Australian Batsmen: From Charles Bannerman to Neil Harvey (1954)
The Fight for the Ashes, 1954–55: A critical account of the English tour in Australia (1955)
Australian Cricket: A history (1959)
Benaud & Co.: The story of the Tests, 1958–59 (1959)
With the West Indies in Australia, 1960–61: A critical story of the tour (1961)
Benaud (1962)
The Changing Face of Cricket (1963)
With the M.C.C. in Australia, 1962–63 (1963) (completed by Tom Goodman)
References
Footnotes
^pviii, A.G. Moyes and Tom Goodman, With the M.C.C. in Australia 1962–63: A Critical Story of the Tour, The Sportsmans Book Club, 1965.
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Alban George Johnny Moyes MBE MC 2 January 1893 18 January 1963 was a cricketer who played for South Australia and Victoria Following his brief playing career Moyes a professional journalist later gained greater fame as a writer and commentator on the game Johnny MoyesMoyes broadcasting in 1962 63Personal informationFull nameAlban George MoyesBorn 1893 01 02 2 January 1893Gladstone South AustraliaDied18 January 1963 1963 01 18 aged 70 Chatswood New South Wales AustraliaNicknameJohnnyBattingRight handedBowlingRight arm leg spinRoleBatsmanDomestic team informationYearsTeam1912 13 1914 15South Australia1919 20 1920 21VictoriaCareer statisticsCompetition First classMatches 16Runs scored 883Batting average 29 43100s 50s 1 6Top score 104Balls bowled 583Wickets 5Bowling average 53 605 wickets in innings 010 wickets in match 0Best bowling 2 22Catches stumpings 16 Source CricketArchive 18 April 2009 Contents 1 Cricket career 2 Writing and radio career 3 Books by Johnny Moyes 4 References 5 External linksCricket career Edit A G Johnny Moyes 1923 As a right hand batsman Moyes scored 883 runs at an average of 29 43 and a highest score of 104 in 103 minutes against Western Australia in his first season His leg break bowling took 5 wickets at an average of 53 60 with best figures of 2 for 22 He was considered good enough to be selected for the Australian tour of South Africa in 1914 but this was cancelled because of the outbreak of the First World War He played for the Rest of Australia against New South Wales and Victor Trumper was so impressed that he invited him to play as a guest for Gordon in a club match However he was dismissed for a first ball duck Moyes served with distinction in the First World War with the Australian Imperial Force in England and France earning the Military Cross He played in a number of services matches in England and played two matches for Victoria Moving to Sydney as news editor and sports editor of leading newspapers Moyes joined Gordon In one club game he scored 218 runs in 83 minutes He captained Gordon to a grade premiership in 1923 24 scoring 174 in the final As a state selector for New South Wales in 1926 27 Moyes helped Don Bradman get his first taste of interstate cricket Writing and radio career EditMoyes became well known as a cricket commentator for the ABC between 1950 and 1963 Pollard describes him as always bright and informative a cheery character respected by players and listeners He was a prolific author and wrote the first definitive history of Australian cricket in 1959 Other works included books on Australian batsmen Australian bowlers Bradman Benaud and many books of tours by Test nations For his services to sport Moyes was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire Moyes died suddenly at his home three days after commentating on the third Test of the 1962 63 series between Australia and England at Sydney A few days before he died he asked the England vice captain Colin Cowdrey to write a foreword to his book on the 1962 63 Ashes series Blessed with rare gifts Johnny Moyes was loved and respected wherever he went He brought to the microphone an authoritative manner and the shrewd quick mind of the trained journalist If he was outspoken and fearless in his appraisal of any situation at all times he was utterly fair and impartial Perhaps it was in this way more than any other that he contributed so much to our great game and that he endeared himself to all who were privileged to know him well 1 Books by Johnny Moyes EditCricket Notches 1935 Bradman 1948 A Century of Cricketers 1950 The Fight for the Ashes 1950 51 A critical account of the English tour in Australia 1951 With the West Indies in Australia 1951 52 A critical story of the tour 1952 The South Africans in Australia 1952 53 1953 Australian Bowlers From Spofforth to Lindwall 1953 Australian Batsmen From Charles Bannerman to Neil Harvey 1954 The Fight for the Ashes 1954 55 A critical account of the English tour in Australia 1955 Australian Cricket A history 1959 Benaud amp Co The story of the Tests 1958 59 1959 With the West Indies in Australia 1960 61 A critical story of the tour 1961 Benaud 1962 The Changing Face of Cricket 1963 With the M C C in Australia 1962 63 1963 completed by Tom Goodman References EditFootnotes pviii A G Moyes and Tom Goodman With the M C C in Australia 1962 63 A Critical Story of the Tour The Sportsmans Book Club 1965 SourcesPollard Jack Australian Cricket The game and the players Sydney Hodder amp Stoughton 1982 ISBN 0 340 28796 9 Wisden 1964 obituary External links EditJohnny Moyes at ESPNcricinfo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Johnny Moyes amp oldid 1034523025, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
