Fred is one of the earliest Senior /1st XI captains of the Union Cricket Club. It is said Union only became competitive after he joined the club. Has one of the best bowling strike rates in a career. Taken 9 wickets in an innings three times, two against Oamaru, with 9-41 in 1919 and 9-68 in 1922 and once against School (WBHS) with 9-30 on the 15 March 1916. He was twice Union Cricket Club President in 1918 to 1919 and 1923 to 1925. Became the first Life Member of the Union Cricket Club in 1926. |