g&s sport issue 233

is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Selby 1st XI 147 Isaac Leung on 92 for the first wicket before Anjum Sabir (23) kept the came away with a five wicket other local newspa- Panchal trapped Huddlestone home side in the game, but pers and is edited by Scarcroft 1st XI reduce Scarcroft to 57-4 in the (39) leg before. wickets for Jack Huddlestone, win which keeps them at the Graeme Wilson, who 12th over, but opener Kadam Mark Hope and Mike Lane (2- has written and edit- 148-6 and Dilip Goven then added 35 Oliver Steward joined Phillips 38) ensured they were always top of the league. ed sports coverage for the fifth wicket. and they kept the visitors on top just behind the required run Stamford Bridge won the toss locally for many Selby first team produced a with a second wicket partner- rate. years and whose brave display against unbeat- The introduction of Lee Wild ship of 74 before Muhammed and decided to bat first and knowledge and con- en league leaders Scarcroft (2-14) kept Selby in the game Afsar bowled Phillips for 66, Thorner reached 149-7 and tacts in local sport first on Saturday, but they and he had the dangerous which included 11 boundaries. Selby looked to be heading for they found run scoring difficult are unrivalled. eventually went down to a Kadam (48) caught in the deep a comfortable win, but they four wicket defeat at by Alex Langhan and later had Oliver Steward (22) and Mark had to work hard late on as against some very tight bowling is an e- Sandhill Lane, writes Liam Sheehan stumped by Guy. Hope (11) kept the scoreboard James Shaw (20 n.o.) and from young bowlers Caspar newspaper which RICHARD WAIN. ticking over and there were use- Muhammed Farooq (31 n.o.) you can view on Dilip Goven ended Selby’s ful late runs from Richard put on 46 for the eighth wicket Gray and Rhys Roddick. your computer, lap- Skipper Tom Shepherd won hopes when he fired six fours Waterton (10), Gareth Harvey as the home side closed on 195- top, tablet or smart- the toss on a very warm after- and three sixes in his unbeaten (10) and Luke Berzins, who hit 7. The home side lost a wicket in phone. noon and elected to bat first on 48 and he steered the visitors three big sixes in a rapid 20. Sign-up to receive a good looking track, but there home in the 23rd over. Selby are at home to another the fifth over when Gray had your FREE weekly was an early set back when The Selby total was boosted of the league newcomers, Dave Quick caught by Isaac copy by e-mailing: pace bowler Sebastian Joseph Selby did collect a couple of by 42 extras as they were Sherburn Eversley, on [email protected] had Matt Hoyle caught behind bowling points but the defeat bowled out for 230 in the last of Saturday. Leung, but opener Martyn with the first ball of the innings. leaves them in sixth place and their 40 overs. We want to hear they travel the short distance to Stevens batted solidly to hold YOUR sports news. Chris Baird joined Lee Wild Burn firsts on Saturday. 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Leeds and a good team per- knock and the home side Darrell Guy (14) worked hard formance earned them a 35 but Selby struggled to 114-9 in run win at Thorner slipped to 85-7. the 29th over. Mexborough. Dan Norris (29) and Dave The last pair of James Dugher Batting first after winning the Smith (18 n.o.) staged a good and Alex Langhan produced toss, Selby made a great start some late resistance with with skipper Graham Phillips recovery and they added 48 for Dugher (29 n.o.) dominating a and Jack Huddlestone both last wicket partnership of 33 scoring quickly and they put the eighth wicket before Caspar and they lifted the home side to 147 all out in the 35th over. Gray (2-15) returned to the attack to bowl Norris and Alfie Selby needed early wickets when Scarcroft replied and in a Laverack (2-14) took the last dramatic third over Gareth Roberts had Chris Page caught two wickets to fall as the home behind by Darrell Guy and next ball he had Madan side were bowled out for 134. Basavarajaiah also caught In reply, Selby openers Harry behind to leave the visitors on 7-2. Huddlestone and Steve Soaham Kadam and Dilip Sherwood soon put the visitors Sarathy recovered the situation and they added 42 for the third on top with an opening partner- wicket before Selby fought ship of 60 before Dan Norris back when Roberts (3-59) trapped Sarathy (20) leg before. dismissed Sherwood for a solid Tom Shepherd then bowled 20. skipper Chris Oldfield to Huddlestone continued to score quickly and he had good support from Gareth Pearce (16) as Selby remained in com- mand. Spinner Sam Browne (2- 12) eventually ended Huddlestone’s stylish innings when he was trapped leg before for 64, which included nine fours and a six. There followed a mini col- lapse with Jake Mcdonough taking 2-27 as Selby slipped to 113-5, but Alfie Laverack (14 n.o.) and Isaac Leung (9 n.o.) steered them home in the 24th over. Selby are in cup action Saturday when Bolton Percy thirds are the visitors to Sandhill Lane in the first round of the Scothern Cup.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 14 June 2023 COMMENT by Graeme Wilson Rules are rules and have to be observed Goole AFC players and man- agement returned to pre-sea- I don't think there will be there has been plenty of reac- son training last night finally From left, Miguel Llera, Steve Jeff and Josh O’Neil. many who are not sympathis- tion since the end of last season, in the knowledge that they ing with Hemsworth AFC and once more with the remain a Premier Division long playing career at several the Premier Division of the Sports, Barton Town, over the FA's ruling that they announcement last week as to side in the new Toolstation Yorkshire non-league teams, Toolstation Northern Counties are relegated to the Sheffield why not accept relegation and Northern Counties East including Selby when Carmody East League. Bottesford Town, Campion and Hallamshire Football rebuild in Division One? League Premier Division sea- was on the Flaxley Road staff. League for 2023-24. son which commences late There is no replacement after (promoted from Division One), A fair point, but that would next month. On the playing front, Goole's reprieve and it will be Yet, as I have written on sev- mean two seasons at step six Hemsworth's relegation and 23 teams, making for a 44- Eccleshill United, Emley eral occasions since Goole AFC minimum, as with Staveley. A After an inordinate amount of Steve Jeff's arrival may well match season, all to be ratified faced relegation after a horren- team voluntarily relegated can- time, Hemsworth MW had rel- have been behind Ben Gelder, at this weekend's Annual AFC, Frickley Athletic, dous campaign, a reprieve was not considered for promotion egation confirmed by the who was a frequent scorer last General Meeting. possible over issues at the West after finishing in the play-offs Football Association Leagues term, being one of several new Garforth Town, Golcar Yorkshire club. as they must face a minimum of Committee and will play in the and returning faces to the first The Robins are then facing a two campaigns in a lower divi- Sheffield and Hallamshire training session and with Brad hard campaign, six league United, GOOLE AFC, Harsh as it is, and this comes sion. Premier League. Kerr expected to be a Viking games more than last term with from a supporter/administra- this coming season, a big plus the addition of Clay Cross from Hallam, Handsworth, tor/reporter/sports editor with Once again rules are rules and There has been a hint of con- to what was a flat forward line the Central Midlands League, club football at the Victoria have to be observed, troversy, which is still seem- in 2022-23. Retford United similarly, Knaresborough Town, Maltby Pleasure Grounds for nigh on ingly being played out, but the Louth Town from the 60 years, when a club is asked What the Vikings must do in decision was always expected Luke Williams is also back at Lincolnshire League and MW, Penistone Church, to satisfy any criteria laid down 2023-24 is pull together as one - by Goole officials, even though the VPG after joining Albion Wombwell Town from the by the authorities within a time from officials down through there was no complacency after Sports last autumn in the midst Sheffield and Hallamshire Pickering Town (from NW frame, it has to be done or players and management and to their terrible league campaign, of Simon Houghton's appoint- League. penalties are forthcoming. supporters, which saw them finish in a rel- ment. Counties League), Rossington egation spot, and indeed were In readiness, the Robins have I am not totally au fait with the That is not decrying the efforts placed in Division One subject There always remains a sense finalised their friendlies and Main (promoted from Division exact reasons, but it appears off the field, including sponsor- to the West Yorkshire club's of caution in signings at this they start on Tuesday, July 4 at that ground size not meeting FA shipand administration that much documented ground stage as, until pen is put to National League North One), Silsden AFC, Tadcaster standards is at the root of it. I keeps a club like Goole afloat, issues. paper and forms registered with Scarborough, and then on do know that 12 months ago but in a season where on the the NCEL, nothing is guaran- Friday, July 7 they entertain Albion ( relegated from Athersley Recreation were hop- field standards were amongst All the Vikings can be is teed. However, it has been a Garforth Town at the Fairfax ing for a reprieve for the same the lowest ever seen at the VPG, grateful, but they seem to have week of relief confirmed and Plant Hire Stadium. Northern Premier League East), matter after Hemsworth fin- matters did get toxic towards with it the Vikings can only ished 19th in the Premier the end. been pro-active in preparing for look upwards in the build-up to On Tuesday, the 11th they Thackley. Division, but received a year's an eventuality that, off the a new campaign. travel to Pontefract Collieries grace for the necessary Attention to detail on the field record, was always expected. and a week later, July 18, enter- Division One - Armthorpe improvements to be made. definitely needs to be improved Selby finalise tain Knaresborough Town. as a minimum, and signs are Mick Carmody and Alan Welfare, Athersley Recreation, Hemsworth's relegation was good. Off the field, as well as Jackson. who returned to last friendlies TOOLSTATION NCEL actually reprieved by Staveley the small matter of maintaining season's depths of despair with TEAMS 2023-24 Cheveley Town, Brigg Town, taking voluntary relegation for funds to progress the Vikings for- four games to go have strength- Selby Town now know their financial reasons. ward, the next 12 months also ened their backroom team with divisional constitution for Premier Division - Albion Clay Cross Town ( from Central sees work expected to com- the appointment of Miguel 2023-24 after the late change in Yes, you can sympathise mence on turning the ground and Llera, Steve Jeff and Josh Midlands League), Dronfield with players and supporters, surrounds into a more modern O'Neill. and if it is correct the club's arena. Town, Glasshoughton hands are tied somewhat by Miguel and Steve come with the fact that sporting neigh- That in itself is vitally impor- lots of experience, indeed Welfare, Harrogate Railway bours, Hemsworth Cricket tant to the club, which has to Steve has played and coached at Club, are loathe to forego land be at the forefront of the plans, the VPG, and the Hemsworth Athletic, Horbury Town, to accommodate room for which, indeed, without the situation sees his return from improvement, it is still the funding from football would the Welfare club, where he has Louth Town (from Lincolnshire case that rules are rules and if probably not go ahead. done a superb job. not met either an alternative League), Nostell MW, venue has to be sought, or as The Vikings will have to be on Llera has professional and has now happened, relegation top of that, as there is no doubt semi-professional credentials, Ollerton Town, Parkgate, happens. the last few years have seen including Sheffield Wednesday them kicked from pillar to post and Scunthorpe United, and is a Retford FC, Retford United For a fortunate Goole AFC, by the local authority. popular figure with many semi- professional posts too. (from Central Midlands Josh is at the start of his career League), SELBY TOWN, on the backroom staff after a Shirebrook Town, Staveley MW, Swallownest, Wakefield AFC, Wombwell Town (from Sheffield and Hallamshire League), Worsborough Bridge Athletic, Yorkshire Amateur ( relegated from Premier Division). York mid-summer and charity race meet This weekend sees York's Tuesday. Saturday, June 17 - Knavesmire hold a two-day As regards York and what 52nd Macmillan race meeting incorporating Charity Race Day their annual charity day on used to be called Time Form Friday, June 16 - Mid-summer Race Day. Saturday afternoon. Charity Day, thousands of pounds are expected to be As the quirk of the racing raised for good causes and calender in 2023, it comes special events laid on, and just three days before the pin- with the weather having been nacle of flat racing in any good, although forecast to English summer, Royal just get a little more unset- Ascot. tled, crowds are expected to flock to the Knavesmire for Of course York stood in as a what is still quality fare. venue for the Royal meeting when the Berkshire course A visit to the York was redeveloped almost 20 Racecourse website advises years ago, and although full details and of the forth- there will be few pointers in coming music and race days terms of horses running at at the end of June and in July this weekend's action, jock- in addition to the John eys and trainers will still be Smith's Cup meeting incor- looking for their yards to be porating the longest sponsor- in form for the big prizes on ship of a handicap in offer over five days, starting England.

14 June 2023 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Defeat for Cawood despite their highest score despite passing the 200 mark, Driffield Town 2nd a good innings with the bat by tive in making 23, but he and Goole Town 2nd XI Church Fenton 2nd 209-4 looked vulnerable on a XI 134-4 taking quick wickets in addi- Scott Thorpe fell and at 31-3 it 108-8 Heslington XI 211-5 tion to a run out by Ashton was uphill again. decent track. Goole Town 1st XI 2nd XI 106 Cawood 1st XI 209-4 Nottingham. Nottingham and Smith did try Stead was the fourth and last 130 However, the game was then to repair the innings, but any A nervy fourth successive win Although not exclusively, in wicket to fall. His 61 came off for the seconds against general the conditions of some Just for a short time at the taken away at lightning speed momentum was limited, but Heslington at Westfield on welcome sun and relative 103 balls, with six fours and Town ground in Driffield on Saturday. warmth made it a day for Saturday, Goole Town firsts by Khan, batting at no.6, who Cooper's 40 off 51 balls was the batsmen and although two sixes, Dan Woodcock, 37, looked as if they might pull scored 64 off 41 balls, with main reason they stuttered to The bowlers were on top on Cawood firsts made their and Liddle, 33, the other off a surprise in this a day where batsmen shone highest score of the season to Yorkshire Premier League three fours and seven sixes. 130 all out after 41.4 overs. generally in league cricket, date at Church Fenton sec- notable scores. North Championship East but the home side were just onds on Saturday, it proved game. He and former Bridlington After the interval, Driffield having enough in their armour nowhere near enough to avoid Cawood's bowlers did make man, Tennant, who made 51 made comfortable progress, it to take the ten match-winning a five-wicket defeat. The Driffield seconds' reply points inroads into the Church Fenton to a very modest 130 in anoth- not out, saw the Woldsmen seemed, to 26 without loss Cawood captain Jack Liddle batting, but they were always er below-par batting display home in just the 22nd over. before a collapse, with The seconds are handily called correctly at the toss in by the visitors looked to be placed in Division Three Ebor this Division Four Ebor clash in put under pressure by powerful floundering at 38-4, as Earlier, Neil Foster won the Nottingham's throw to dismiss after the early weeks of uncer- Yorkshire Premier League Matthew Cooper followed up tainty through form, availabili- North and a good opening stand shots. toss at the spacious Driffield Halder, and then Cooper struck ty and weather. between Matthew Stead, 61, This was especially so from Town cricketing complex and three times as Goole looked for and Dan Woodcock, 37, raised 103 and a platform to build on. Aiden Rucklidge, 81 off 52 batted, but once again they an unlikely win. would be well below-par as It all turned so quickly, Stead tried to anchor the balls batting at number three, innings, but although there was and although he saw three of his Foster went for one, part of though, amidst the Khan acceleration, the home bowlers did stick to their task and colleagues go, he found an ally three wickets for Ezard. onslaught, supported by Ben Shelton tried to be posi- Tennant. in Jim Hughes, 27, to see them home with 11 overs to spare. Liddle and Neil Reader took two wickets each and Nigel Huggins one, but they couldn't stem the runs, Ruckinge hit- ting ten fours and four sixes to see the hosts home with 70 balls and five wickets in hand. Dunham’s bowling takes Gilberdyke win by Eastrington to six wicket win 12 runs Eastrington 1st XI Walkington 1st XI 203 Somerford that gave a platform 118-4 to the innings which, although Church Fenton 1st XI Gilberdyke 1st XI never totally capitalised on, still 117 215-8 led to a decent closing 40-over Another five-star bowling Eastrington Cricket Club Church Fenton were bowled Dunham opened with him and total. show from medium pacer, out for 117 with plenty of overs made a fluent 21, but runs were A reasonably close game at Harry Dunham, enabled his top three in a spell, which on unused. never easy on the sluggish Walkington on Saturday, A good 34 from wicket keep- Eastrington team mates to his return to polish off the wicket as Harrison and Chafer where visiting Gilberdyke er, Mark Eastwood, helped complete a six-wicket win on innings, gave him analysis of 5- Eastrington captain Jason fell, but Harry Pierce, 26, and prevailed by 12 runs in a slow Station Road strip on 30 in 10.2 overs. Dale then set out his stall to Ryan Fielder, 18 not out, helped Division Three Holderness of towards the end after Saturday. anchor the reply in typical fash- Dale to a six-wicket win in the the Yorkshire Premier League Somerford departed for his 79, Only Tom Dean, with 34, ion, with an unbeaten 46 off 41st over. North. with ten fours and two sixes off Eastrington are coming to made a significant score. 119 balls, with three fours. 85 balls. terms with Division Two Almost of the Eastrington Several good performances Ebor in the Yorkshire attack supported Dunham and from the visitors, who have Vook, with 4-58, and Premier League North after done satisfactorily to date, with Brightmore, 3-54, were the suc- the cool, damp start to the another excellent contribution cessful bowlers for Walkington, season, and although they with the bat from Matt who lost both openers to Ciaran took their time in overcom- Somerford, with 79 in a second ing a modest target on wicket stand that enabled Mell and Mike Pounder. Saturday, there was never a Gilberdyke to pass 200, and Brightmore fell to Mell for doubt they would in the late with the ball, Ciaran Mell and afternoon sun. the evergreen John Buttle tak- five, and at 38-3 they were in ing four wickets each to always trouble before a stand of 79 Dunham made early and deci- ensure the hosts were behind sive inroads into the Church the required rate. between Wardle, top score 44, Fenton batting, dismissing the and Naveed, 28, gave them a Gilberdyke batted first on a chance, which was all but fine, sunny afternoon with a ended by Buttle dismissing both stiff breeze, and it was that sec- ond wicket partnership of 112 in his 4-41 off ten overs, and between Leo Stevens, 42, and with Mell returning with two more wickets in 4-48, Walkington lost wickets steadi- ly and fell behind the rate, to be bowled out in the last over and 12 runs short. Smith’s century cements win for Drax Woodhouse Grange Division Two Ebor contest at Smith being run out for 101 off middle order tried to improve. Drax seconds were left take the visitors to a daunting 14-3 and 65-4, after losing the 66 balls with ten fours and eight A great win for the Power 260-8. 3rd XI 192-7 rather hot and bothered by toss in sunny, if breezy, condi- sixes. Stationers, who have taken to It proved far too much for Drax 1st XI 193-6 the higher status with aplomb, visitors, Thorner tions on the second ground at Mian finished 36 not out as the heavy loss to Scarcroft Drax seconds, who were A sensational century by the aside. Mexborough seconds at experienced Drax all-rounder the delightful setting at they won by four wickets in the reduced to 24-6 from an almost Steven Smith continued Woodhouse Grange near 29th over, and he had helped Drax 2nd XI 90 School Road. unplayable spell of bowling by Drax's tremendous first half Thorner to the season, and a four- Sutton-on-Derwent. with the ball in hand earlier as Mexborough 2nd XI They won the toss, but then Muhammed Munir, 5-15 in ten wicket win at Woodhouse 260-8 Grange thirds on Saturday. The big left-hander, who ear- Woodhouse Grange's 192-7 did saw the visitors' opener, overs. In Division Five Ebor, Without Smith's intervention, lier had taken two wickets, look a good total at one stage. Annan Fazil, hammer 129 off Atsmen reached double fig- the visitors were in trouble in entered at 14-3 but turned the He took 1-41, Captain Ollie ures, and those from no.6 in the pursuit of 192 to win this 80 balls, with 19 fours and five game instantly with lusty hits, Ounsley three wickets, if a little order down and although a par- sixes to take the game away and although losing Lewis expensively, as Harry tial recovery, they were all out quickly. Thomas (26) and Ben Worley Matthews with 57 and Luke for 90 in the 36th over, only His domination was such that (9), found Mian Ahmed to help Wilson in a third wicket stand four Drax batsmen reaching and see the side home, despite of 70 built a total which the the next highest score was 35 double figures. not out from Alsar in an unbro- ken ninth wicket stand of 58 to

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 14 June 2023 Record score for Thorpe Thorpe Willoughby record score. Acomb 1st 1st XI The narrow square boundaries in Division Two Ebor between saw the visitors close their 45 With opener Lewis Smith (0- were a magnet for runs and the the respective second teams of overs on an imposing, if possi- 1st XI 322-9 252-4 visitors made 247-9 in their 50 20 off 4) pulling a muscle early overall, if anything losing Carlton Towers and ble, target of 282 on 281-7. Acomb 3rd XI 99 on the Thorpe skipper decided Carlton Towers 1st wickets at key times, Acomb Castleford, with the home After the interval, Carlton to let the experienced Dave measuring their chase befitting On an extremely hot day Watson (0-26 off 7) take over. XI 247-9 experience in their ranks and, as side falling short by 16 runs captain Hardeep Singh and down at Field Lane Thorpe With the top end not going for an ex-ECB Yorkshire League chasing a big total set. Alex Hartley gave them a quiet first team welcomed a young many runs it allowed Danny The delightful setting of team, having the nous to get Acomb third side, writes Crockford (2-29 off 7) and Acomb CC in the York sub- home by six wickets. Castleford made a fine start start. But their chances cer- ALEX HINSLEY. On a wick- Martyn Rhodes (3-17 off 8) to urbs was resplendent in the et that was better quality than take majority of the wickets. sun on Saturday in Yorkshire Carlton Towers 2nd on winning the toss, with cap- tainly rose when Spetch (62) the M62, the visitors won the Premier League North tain Luke Edwards and Eric and Marcus Thandl (55) were in toss and surprisingly put However a shock came when Championship West. XI 265 Thorpe into bat. a visiting batsman top edged a Winstanley adding over 100 for tandem. ball into the face of the experi- Carlton's bowlers were unable Castleford 2nd XI the first wicket, before the However, the Castleford The experienced David enced wicket keeper Tony to contain the onslaught in a Squires (118) and Alex Kirk Hinch causing him to take a tremendous reply to a good, if 281-7 home side looked to have wres- bowlers stuck to their task and (41) started strongly with a 133 break with some running repairs not totally dominant, total set tled a little control back, with although 23 from Dawson stand with lots of boundaries made by local dentist Krishna by the Fishponders on a flat Another batting paradise at being scored in rapid succession Pillai. With Tony off the field track. the Fishpond Field, 550 runs Richard Ellam and Mark kept the hosts in with a on the lightning fast outfield. replacement keeper Alex However with the loss of Kirk Hinsley came on and assisted Spetch taking a wicket each. shout.they were bowled out an additional two wickets fell with Martin Cooke’s (3-5 off 5) Jacob Ellam took 3-45 and for 265, 16 runs short in the after for not that many more and figures. it wasn’t until Martyn Rhodes Carlton felt they could restrict 44th over. (44) came to the crease that the The visitors batted on with top the total, until Murray Coyle's Monty Jackson with 5-43 for score started to move more scorer Harry Rowntree con- freely. tributing a well made 46 to his 72 and 24 from Chemudupati Castleford. teams total but with a good Strong additions with the bat fielding performance from Burn opener’s century off from other Thorpe players Thorpe the visiting side were all allowed Thorpe to put what is out for 99. 90 balls leads to eight believed to be a record score of 322-9 from 40 overs. With the conclusion of a wicket win record game for Thorpe, both It was a difficult time in the Thorpe sides have no game next South Milford 2nd set the tone with a fine 12-over Burn 2nd XI 221-4 punishment in that opening stand. field for the visiting side but weekend. spell of 3-31, and former cap- However, there was still they stuck to their task really XI 196-7 tain Alex Webster's 2-47 in 12 Stockton and well with some decent bowling Wheldrake 2nd XI more as the visitors' no.9, coming from the younger play- Burn 1st XI 197-2 helped restrict the scoring to Hopgrove 314 ers, with the pick being Charlie conceded to Thorpe under five an over and subse- James Taylor, hit 74 off 58 balls Byford (3-25 off 5) and Harry A scintillating century by quently a challenging, if not An amazing number of runs in a ninth wicket stand of 95 to Rowntree (3-45 off 6). Willoughby 2nd XI Burn firsts opener Will beyond overhauling, 197 to scored in the York Vale Division effectively take the match out Ramsey in the late after- win. One game at a sunlit Linnet of the Linnets' reach. After a long cool down and For the second week running noon sun earned his team an Park, over 530 in 80 overs, some delicious cake Thorpe Thorpe had no game due to eight-wicket win in the No real big score individually with visitors Stockton and The bowling figures looked took to the field to defend their their opponents being unable Yorkshire Premier League from the South Milford bats- Hopgrove totalling 314 in their to raise a side. North Division Two Ebor at men, captain Paul Hebden's 42 40 overs after winning the toss. forlorn, Cobley conceding 101 Kelfield South Milford seconds on and Huw Oeppen with 38 the in his 12 overs, Sam Jones 66 back to Saturday. best. It looked a perfect innings, in six, Robinson and Ashley winning but where admittedly it was a Abbott not immune, but with ways Off just 90 balls, and contain- After tea, the total was made total too daunting for the home wickets against their name. Kelfield 203-8 ing 14 fours and five sixes, to look inadequate very quickly side despite a spirited response, no one really built on it, Ramsey made what looked a as Ramsey's assault started, it didn't yell the whole story. And Cobley would get some Woodhouse Grange although Chris and Matt Walker, tricky target oh too simple as firstly with Harry Cruise, who semblance of revenge in the Ben Sibley and Ben Astin made the Linnets reached their 197 was certainly no slouch in his The visitors made a tremendous reply after tea, and although 4th XI 111 contributions, with Harry required with 16 overs and two start on a true Linnet Park strip the Linnets would fall a long Shipley's four wickets keeping balls remaining. 43 as part of a 106-run opening with openers, Kerrison (69) and way short, they never looked A return to winning ways for Woodhouse Grange in the game stand, but then increasing the Cockerill (79), both in 56 balls, Kelfield at the Riverside as in a 40-over total of 203-8. A warm, sunny, if breezy rate with Ben Steward and Scott added 139 for the first wicket. like being bowled out either. they comfortably defeated a afternoon saw the home side Haigh, who was there with A third wicket stand of 142 young Woodhouse Grange In reply, an early success for win the toss and it looked a Ramsey as he passed his 100 Then a Burn fightback as fourths in Division Three Kelfield and it set the seal on straightforward decision to Stockton and Hopgrove slipped between Cobley, who would Ebor on Saturday. what would become a relatively make use of conditions. and then to victory in the 29th to 216-8, still a decent score, as make 109, and Abbott, 37, saw comfortable victory. over. Dan Robinson, who ended with Burn eventually make 221-4 If not back to their rampaging Burn's bowlers did have other 6-80, recovered from him and best with the bat on an after- Matthew Walker accounted ideas, though, and Scott Hunt Liam Barlow's 2-48 was the Tom Cobley receiving heavy after one or two early wobbles noon which seemed made for for opener Chester for one, only successes for the hosts, at 35-2, with Jack Elliott and batsmen, their bowling proved and it was only 26 from Myers for whom their attack could David Bramley dismissed far too strong for the visitors and 40 from Shanks that pre- never stem the flow of runs. cheaply, after the tea interval. vented an even bigger loss for the visitors. Defeat by 93 runs, but no The Kelfield innings never shortage of runs in the sun. really built on an opening stand Lawson completed a good of 91 between Gary Moore, 54 afternoon with 4-30, and two in 57 balls, and Craig Lawson, apiece for Chris Walker and 39 in 45 balls. Kevin Smith, with Woodhouse Grange's youngsters all out for Both hit plenty of fours, but 111 and 92 runs short. Convincing win for Hemingbrough seconds Ovington 3rd XI 163 York Vale Division Two game was out for two. Howard's innings coming off Ovington thirds, after tea, away and the hosts were always Hemingbrough 2nd XI 257 with Ovington thirds, played Other than that setback, just 46 balls faced, Brackley lost an early wicket to Rhys well behind any asking rate at Millthorpe School in York. quick progress for 'Boro on a more reserved in 102, but Howard, accounting for Walton close to six and a half an over. The seconds made it a suc- cessful sunny afternoon for In keeping with the trend on a good surface as Granville together with 32 from Will for one, and although fellow Hemingbrough's winning the Hull Road club with a sun-drenched afternoon, cap- North hit 25 off 12 balls, but the Robinson, and the swing at the opener, Sehgal made 55 off 57 margin was eventually 94 runs. convincing win in their HPH tain Steve Watson won the toss fourth wicket stand of 152 end which saw wickets tumble, balls and Wilkinson, 46, the The firsts are in good form too for his team and elected to bat. between Charlie Brackley (72) 257 all out at the end of their 40 visiting attack with Natasha in Division Three Ebor after a But his stay at the crease as and Chris Howard (73) really allotted overs looked a winning Rowley and North taking three 49-run win at School Road on opener was short-lived as he settled the outcome. total. wickets each, merely chipped Saturday.

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