David William Gregory was an Australian cricketer. A right-handed batsman, Gregory was the first Australian national cricket captain, leading the side for the first three recognised Test matches between England and Australia in March and April 1877 and January 1879. Gregory was also the captain of the New South Wales team, notably during the Sydney Riot of 1879 when he rebelled against an unpopular decision by Victorian umpire George Coulthard during a game against the touring English team.
Dave Gregory (cricketer)
The Sydney Riot of 1879 was an instance of civil disorder that occurred at an early international cricket match. It took place on 8 February 1879 at what is now the Sydney Cricket Ground, during a match between New South Wales, captained by Dave Gregory, and a touring English team, captained by Lord Harris.
An 1887 cricket match in progress at Sydney's Association Ground, the site of the riot
Dave Gregory, the captain of New South Wales
George Coulthard, whose decision to give out Billy Murdoch led to the riot.
A.N. "Monkey" Hornby, one of the amateurs from the English Eleven. Also an amateur boxer, he apprehended one of the pitch-invaders who had assaulted his captain during the riot, and escorted the interloper to the pavilion. Hornby almost lost his shirt in the process.
