Betty Snowball
British international player of cricket, squash and lacrosse (1908-1988) · Athletes · Died at 80
Elizabeth Alexandra Snowball, known as Betty Snowball, was an English cricketer who played Test cricket for England between 1934 and 1949. An opening batter and wicket-keeper, she was, according to her Wisden obituary, generally accepted as the outstanding wicket-keeper of her generation.
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In February 1935 she scored 189 against New Zealand at Christchurch, then a world record for the highest individual innings in women's Test cricket. She also represented Scotland at international squash and lacrosse.
