Charles Whiting (cricketer)

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Charles Percival Whiting was a first class cricketer. A right arm fast bowler and right handed tail order batsman, he played 4 matches for Yorkshire CCC in 1914 before reappearing after the Great War for 2 more games in 1920. He took 5 for 46 against Essex, his only 5 wicket haul, and 15 wickets altogether at 27.73. His highest first class innings was a knock of 26 against Kent. He also appeared for Yorkshire Second XI between 1911 and 1923 and represented the East Riding in 1919. He was born on 18th April 1888 in Dringhoe, Skipsea and died on 14th January 1959 in Great Driffield.