The death of James Thompson
Death of Mr J [James]. B. Thompson. In the early days of cricket in this colony few persons were better known than the subject of this notice, whose death we have to announce. In athletic Sports of all kinds Mr Thompson took an active interest, more particularly cricket, rowing, and football, in all of which he was no mean proficient. As a cricketer, Mr. Thompson has taken part in Intercolonial and international matches, and in one of the latter, that of Victoria v. Parr's eleven, be scored 1 and 25, getting the highest score in the second innings.
As an old Cambridge man (he graduated at Trinity College, of which his brother is now master), Mr. Thompson obtained Home celebrity as an oarsman, and his love of aquatic sports prompted him to devote much time to their advancement here, whilst he was one of the select few to introduce the game of football, and draw up that simple code of rules which has found so much favour amongst those who now indulge in that popular pastime.
Mr Thompson was for many years connected with the press, and his practical knowledge of sporting subjects enabled him to embellish the dry details of sport in such a manner as to make them acceptable to general readers. He edited the Cricketers' Guide for two or three years, and the style in which the intercolonial matches were reported has never been equalled since.
His early death, for he was only in the prime of life, is to be regretted by his many friends. He died in Melbourne on Wednesday last, and the funeral took place yesterday at the Melbourne cemetery.
Footnotes
Title: Death of Mr. J. B. Thompson
Author: The Australasian
Publisher: The Australasian (Melbourne, Victoria, 1864-1946)
Date: 21 July 1877, p.12 (Article)
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