Arthur Wood
1866 - 1954
1866 - 1954
Welsh-born Arthur Wensley Wood - known as 'Stosher' - was an old Malvern boy and played cricket for Worcestershire Gentlemen. He was a first class wicket keeper.
Welsh-born Arthur Wensley Wood - known as 'Stosher' - was an old Malvern boy and played cricket for Worcestershire Gentlemen. He was a first class wicket keeper.
He was also the Champion NH jockey twice: 1898 with 50 wins & in 1899 with 59.
He was also the Champion NH jockey twice: 1898 with 50 wins & in 1899 with 59.
Arthur won the Welsh Grand National twice: Nat Gould 1899 & Shoeblack 1906.
Arthur won the Welsh Grand National twice: Nat Gould 1899 & Shoeblack 1906.
He also won the 1901 Grand Sefton on Inquisitor.
He also won the 1901 Grand Sefton on Inquisitor.
Stosher died at Leominster on May 27, 1954. He left £184.
Stosher died at Leominster on May 27, 1954. He left £184.