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James Downie
James Downie may refer to: * James Downie (footballer) * James Downie (cyclist) James Stewart Downie (19 July 1922 – 29 September 1995) was a New Zealand racing cyclist who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland. Born on 19 July 1922, Downie married Merle Bishell in 1944. In the men's 1 ... See also * James Downey (other) {{hndis, Downie, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Downie (footballer)
James Downie was a 19th-century footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and Burslem Port Vale. Career Downie played for Blackburn Rovers before joining Burslem Port Vale in October 1895. He made his debut at outside-left in an 8–2 thumping at Darwen on 19 October; he was described as "absolutely useless" before it was revealed he was right-footed. Two days later he scored his first goal in the Football League, in a 5–4 victory over Liverpool at the Athletic Ground. He became a regular in his natural position before losing his place in March 1896 and getting released at the end of the season with two goals in 12 Second Division In sport, the Second Division, also called Division 2 or Division II is usually the second highest division of a league, and will often have promotion and relegation with divisions above and below. Following the rise of Premier League style compet ... appearances. Career statistics Source: References {{DEFAULTSORT:Downie, James Year of birt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Downie (cyclist)
James Stewart Downie (19 July 1922 – 29 September 1995) was a New Zealand racing cyclist who represented his country at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland. Born on 19 July 1922, Downie married Merle Bishell in 1944. In the men's 100 km road race at the 1950 British Empire Games The 1950 British Empire Games was the fourth staging of what is now called the Commonwealth Games. It was held in Auckland, New Zealand between 4 and 11 February 1950, after a 12-year gap from the third edition of the games. The main venue was ..., Downie fell on the eighth lap of the 12-lap race after touching wheels with teammate Nick Carter, suffering abrasions and bleeding, but was able to catch up to the field by the end of the lap. He finished the race in seventh place, five seconds behind the winner. Downie died on 29 September 1995. References 1922 births 1995 deaths New Zealand male cyclists Cyclists at the 1950 British Empire Games Sportspeople from Blenheim, New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |