g&s sport issue 239

BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES SEND ROBINS ON THEIR WAY. is your FREE weekly guide to all local sport. is independent of all Selby Town 2 An unchanged starting eleven Nat Watson nodded home the and Ned Dry saw tame efforts Town proved resolute in seeing other local newspa- was named from that opening rebound after Favin Allott rat- denied by Owen Evens. The the fixture out. Alfie Burnett pers and is edited by Shirebrook Town 1 Graeme Wilson, who day outing against Swallownest tled the crossbar. visitors saw their first real certainly showcased his talents has written and edit- Selby Town got their home FC at the Swall Siro Stadium. Town soon rallied despite opportunity of the half denied toward the end to deny ed sports coverage campaign off with a win last locally for many night (Tuesday) after claiming The only change of the night falling behind, Harry Clapham by Alfie Burnett on the hour, Shirebrook. years and whose a tough league victory over saw Alex Burton and Dan took charge of an opportunity another fine stop by the young With the match officials indi- knowledge and con- Shirebrook Town despite end- tacts in local sport ing the game with nine men. Davison return to an already after seeing Owen Evens off his keeper. Town took the lead cating eight minutes added are unrivalled. In the wake of an opening day formidable Robin’s outfit. line, lobbing the keeper to level shortly after with skipper Ryan time, Town were certainly put defeat of Swallownest, Town returned to Richard Street in The first chance of the game the tie. Despite seeing Jamie Gothard rising highest to nod to it, especially after seeing high spirits as confidence fell to the visitors, whose shot Danby and Kyle Fish booked, home a set piece. Harry Clapham removed from reigned supreme, writes TOM DEVEREUX. appeared destined for the back the equilibrium soon turned as The Robins resolve would be play. Nerves played their part, of the net if it wasn’t for a lack Town led the way, but frustrat- tested after seeing Jamie Danby but only for the two hundred of accuracy. The visitors con- ingly let the opportunities con- handed a second yellow on a plus crowd who carried the lad tinued to have the better of the tinue to slip away. fifty-fifty challenge; yet the vis- over the line for one hell of a chances in the game, and were It was a new half but a similar itors weren’t able to take full team effort to claim back to rewarded ten minutes in after story as both Caden McGrath advantage of the extra man, back victories. Opening day win for confident Selby Town squad is an e- Swallownest 1 into the opening half with the saw their first real opportunity goal offered the home side a Clapham inevitably returned to newspaper which game appearing to head in to the of the game denied by Alfie boost in morale, however they the field. Soon before though, you can view on Selby Town 3 break goalless, despite Town Burnett shortly before the hour, proved unable to find a solid Jamie Danby stunned the your computer, lap- seemingly having full grasp of a fine stop by the young keeper. path through the Selby Town Robins faithful with quite pos- top, tablet or smart- Selby Town embarked upon the affair. However, eventually Town doubled their advantage defence. sibly the best goal he’s ever phone. their Northern Counties East the away side did have their well- soon after with Ned Dry slot- scored, curling a solid effort Sign-up to receive Division One campaign with a deserved opener as Harry ting away a masterclass move Town soon regrouped despite past Steven Booth from sixteen your FREE weekly comprehensive league victory Clapham stepped up at the back from Kyle Fish. seeing Harry Clapham sent to yards. copy by e-mailing: on the road after claiming the post after latching on to a delight- the sin bin fifteen minutes from  Harry Clapham scoring [email protected] spoils at the Swall Siro, writes ful manoeuvre from Kyle Fish. The hosts were awarded a time. Selby Towns first goal of TOM DEVEREUX. In the spot kick minutes later which the season against We want to hear wake of defeating National It was a new half but the same was converted by Patrick Swallownest weren’t able the Swallownest. Photo by YOUR sports news. League outfit York City, story as Harry Clapham saw an Muirhead, sending Alfie take advantage of the extra man Harvey Barnes. Whatever your Town entered the opening day early effort go astray. The hosts Burnett the wrong way. The during this period and the min- sport, let us have in high spirits as confidence utes soon passed before your scores, match reigned supreme. reports and pictures of highlights. As regards team news, three E-mail pictures and changes to the starting eleven reports to: were named following that [email protected] memorable outing against our neighbours at the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium. Jamie Price, Jason St Juste and Jamie Danby started the Robin’s league opener ahead of Sam Ripley- Kiston, Charlie Smith and a suspended Dan Davison. The first chance of the game fell to forward Harry Clapham, whose shot appeared destined for the back of the net if it was- n’t for Steven Booth’s diving intervention. The Robins con- tinued to have the better of the chances in the game, but frus- tratingly let the opportunities continue to slip away as Harry Clapham again failed to press home Town's advance with a well driven shot. Matty Dawes saw yellow deep

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 2 2 August 2023 Selby Town preview Goole AFC preview Robins look a stronger outfit Even after just a couple of Town. The signs are that the addition games of the 2023-24 of Nigel Danby to the coaching Toolstation Northern staff is adding strength at the back and allowing a spine to Counties East League develop. Division One season, there are It will get harder, but Danby's encouraging signs in the Selby experience and knowledge of the non-league game at this Town camp that they look a level is helping Ryan Cooper, and with goals also to back up stronger unit and will be able their two wins, it has been a Tonight's delayed start to the man, Liam Flanagan, and the Ashington in August 2020, VPG last night in a 5-3 win most satisfactory week at the defeat there, but famous wins at to compete with more formi- FPH Stadium season, weather permitting, highly promising teenage pair Sunderland Ryhope in a replay and his left foot certainly League standings inc Tues for the Vikings is the opportu- from Hemsworth, Ben Garner in 2021, before defeat to dable teams, without disre- Aug 1: nity to firmly put behind and Alex Washington, looks Pontefract, and then last term a reminded several present of them the last campaign's tor- excellent and with vast experi- win at Carlisle City after beat- specting Swallownest and Wombwell Town P2 Pts 6 GD ing Consett at Goole, before grandfather Trevor who daz- 7; Clay Cross Town 2 6 5; ture for everyone involved ence of Ben Hall, Jody bowing out narrowly to Prescot Shirebrook. Parkgate 2 6 4; Retford United and pull together to revive Barford and Steve Jeff, and it Cables in the first qualifying zled in Goole colours almost 2 6 4; Harrogate Railway 2 6 3; fortunes. looks a stronger squad too. round. They came from behind last SELBY TOWN 2 6 3; 50 years ago. Worsborough Bridge Athletic 1 The immediate task is not They have a big FA Cup tie at Any replay to Saturday's tie night against Shirebrook, with 3 3; Nostell MW 2 3 2; will be at the VPG. Harrison has been at Harry Clapham equalising an Beverley Town 1 3 2; made any easier with the open- fellow Premier Division, Glasshoughton Welfare 2 3 1; ing three games now on opposi- Thackley, and then Eager anticipation and with Scunthorpe United and early visiting goal before Ryan Retford FC 2 3 1; Brigg Town 2 tion soil, starting at Bradford Knaresborough next Tuesday, the atmosphere having 1 3; Horbury Town 2 3 0; Park Avenue's Horsfall Cup replays permitting improved markedly on and off Bradford City, but presently Gothard sealed the points. Wakefield AFC 2 3 -2; Louth the field, it would be good not Town 1 0 -2; Shirebrook Town Stadium, where Albion Sports Certainly the Vikings need to to rock it again with a careless seems to have his mind in fol- A highly satisfactory 3-1 first 2 0 -2; Ollerton Town 2 0 -3; are sharing this term. avoid any bad habits of last start to the campaign. Staveley MW 2 ll -3; term returning, and confidence lowing his grandad and uncle day win in South Yorkshire last Dronfield Town 2 0 -4; Mick Carmody and Alan would be helped by rewards FORMER TOWN Armthorpe MW 2 0 -4; Jackson are definitely heart- John in keeping the Whiteley Saturday was a perfect start. Athersley Recreation 1 0 -4; instantly. LEGEND'S Swallownest 2 0 -6; Yorkshire ened by their last friendly out- Saturday's FA Cup tie at name with Goole football. The Robins travel again on Amateur 1 0 -6. ing against Ossett United, and GRANDSON WITH frustrated that the opening Thackley represents an oppor- Harrison impressed former Saturday after last night's open- league game against tunity to gain revenge in the UNDER 18S Goole AFC joint manager Terry ing home game as they visit Handsworth had to be post- competition for defeat at A name synonymous with the Parkgate, who also made a good poned with the VPG double Dennyfield back in 2001, and 1970s Goole Town team which Barwick,who was also present booked. their record there in the league featured so prominently under start to their season after a cam- is far better than at the VPG, so the late Alan Turner may be watching his son Max, also in However, with several new revived under Goole AFC in paign battling to stave off what although a draw would not be a 2023-24. Goole's younger team's plans. signings having settled in well bad outcome, they should be PREMIER DIVISION could have been a relegation in important places, Goole will mindful of a poor record in Harrison Whiteley played the STANDINGS inc TUES feel they can get a positive league and cup against old second half of the Vikings fight. result tonight despite Albion Under 18s friendly against AUG 1: foes. Gilberdyke Phoenix at the The Rawmarsh-based side making a good start last Friday A sizeable following is Hallam P2 Pts 6 GD 3; Barton night at Silsden. have in the past been difficult expected to make the journey Town 2 6 3; Knaresborough There was no area that could west, considerably less than to overcome on their own tight be immune from strengthening Town 2 6 3; Campion 1 3 3; some of their visits north in the surroundings and like the in the off season, but the cap- last three campaigns, ie Albion Sports 1 3 1; Robins have a 100 per cent ture of Selby Town's ace marks- Thackley 2 3 1; Penistone record after picking up a good Church 1 3 1; Frickley Athletic away win at last season's play- 2 3 -1; Rossington Main 2 3 -1; off contenders, Horbury Eccleshill United 2 3 -1; Emley Death of AFC 2 2 0; Maltby Main 1 1 0; Garforth Town 2 1 -2; GOOLE AFC 0 0 0; Handsworth 0 0 0; Golcar United 1 0 -1; Silsden Graeme Smith AFC 2 0 -2; Bottesford Town 1 0 -2; Pickering Town 2 0 -3. Goole AFC have been rocked ing room. Collins’ masterclass Gilberdyke by the sudden death reported Graeme was the son-in-law take a at the weekend of former kit cements Carlton victory man and hard-working club of former Goole Town chair- thrashing official and stalwart, Graeme man and Vikings president, Carlton Towers 1st mood. best win of the Division Two Smith. Eric Lawton, and with his wife, He hit 13 fours and two Ebor season with a five-wick- Gilberdyke 1st XI 74 Carol, followed Goole football XI 267-8 et success at promotion-chas- Brandesburton 2nd Graeme stood down from for many years home and sixes in an 111-ball stay, fea- XI 252-8 match-day duty with the away. Harrogate 2nd XI turing stands with Josh Cruise ing Barwick-in-Elmet, which Vikings during the pandemic, and Andy Wilson before he helped the cause of their Division Three Holderness but always cared for how the Everyone involved with 203 was eighth man out on 253 team looked on the field during Goole AFC sends its sincere with a formidable score on the rivals, Selby firsts and Drax many years and was a popular condolences to Carol, daughter A win for Carlton Towers board. firsts, as they take closer figure with players in the dress- Amy and family and friends at firsts in familiar manner this very sad time. on their own Fishpond Harrogate setting off after the order. Field on Saturday against interval in pursuit of 268, not A decent track considering the visiting Harrogate sec- impossible on a fine track, but looks a tight-knit section on onds. Carlton struck regularly to put inclement July and Barwick, Your friends and the skids under any hopes of the evidence of the League fellow sportspeople One says familiar as this victory for the visitors. batting first, posted 188-5 in can all get Goole & ten-point Championship West their 45 overs. standings, but Saturday's Selby Sport FREE success was spearheaded by Matthew Torn had the best another Tom Collins master- analysis of the campaign to Barwick's innings was affair at IngsView suggested every week. class with the bat, as he made date, 6-51, and appropriately measured without ever totally Just email: 124 in a total of 267-8 in 50 took the final wicket with otherwise, with visitors overs, after being asked to Harrogate 64 runs and some dominating the bowling, [email protected] bat, and with little cameos way off the pace. although Wilkie's 80 off 72 Brandesburton seconds to be added to the elsewhere, it was then sup- deliveries did add impetus ported by the bowling effort A 74 off 71 balls was a good thrashing hosts, Gilberdyke mailing list as the visitors fell way short effort from Griffin in the mid- after a sedate start in a 61-run in reply. dle order, but he succumbed to stand. firsts, in a one-sided Torn's wiles on a good after- encounter. Collins not opening on this noon for Carlton as it bunches Two wickets for Richard occasion, but soon to the crease up in the table. Ellam. But what followed was a Second best in all depart- at no 4 after two early wickets for the St George's Road outfit, Barwick-in-Elmet 1st great reply from the ments, the match saw the home as Rob Johnson and Nathan Fishponders Ellam went cheaply. XI 188-5 side hustled out for just 74 in a Darren Graves and Jake The regular opening pair Carlton Towers 2nd Dawson, each with 54, set- feeble attempt to chase an reunited, runs started to come tled things after Alex before Henry Bayston fell for XI 191-5 imposing 253 to win set by 24, but Collins was in the Hartley's quick exit. And Definitely the second team's then when Barwick sensed Brandesburton's free-scoring they could possibly defend batsmen after being asked to their total, Jacob Ellam with make first use of thankfully 25 not out from 23 balls drier conditions than in previous joined Marcus Thandl, 22 not out, to see them to a great days. win with three overs, all but, The villagers have a game in to spare. hand and can still finish in a respectable place should they be successful, but it will need a vast improvement, and it was a simi- lar story for the seconds 24 hours later as their batting struggled once more in Sunday Conference defeat to Drax thirds.

2 August 2023 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 3 Newport ease relegation fears Whitkirk 2nd XI 141 Londesborough Park led the team to 82-0 before it all went pear-shaped quickly. Selby 1st XI 145-4 2nd XI 33 Cockerill for 20, Mitchell Selby first team returned to Newport 135 departing one short of another action on Saturday and trav- elled to east Leeds to play Newport's bowlers showed no 50, and ten wickets fell for 53 as Whitkirk seconds and they mercy at bottom side, Newport slid to 135 all out. came away with a relatively Londesborough Park seconds, straightforward six-wicket to ease any of their own rele- Three wickets apiece for win which keeps them firmly gation fears in Yorkshire Williams, Colling and Forman in the promotion race, writes Premier League North RICHARD WAIN. Division Two Holderness on Any concern that 'Port looked Saturday. vulnerable were immediately Skipper Tom Shepherd won erased after the interval. the toss and asked the home After the weekend blank due team to bat first and openers to weather, cricketers were It took two balls into the 17th Craig Shipton and Sam Martin happy to see dry conditions, rel- over for Londesborough Park progressed steadily to 23 until atively speaking, although far Jamie Middleton struck when from an English summer. to be bowled out for just 33, he had Shipton (12) caught. with Mitchell, Josh Chapman The pitch conditions were not There was yet another tight immediately evident, even after and Paul Tough taking nine spell from Middleton who con- the hosts asked Newport captain wickets between them, ceded just 12 runs from his 12 Adam Mitchell to make first over spell. Gareth Roberts (2- use, and he and John Cockerill Chapman's 4-19 in 7.2 overs 28) then dismissed Martin (10) just shading the best analysis, and Adam Cooper to reduce Whitkirk to 23-3, but Zac and giving breathing space in Lodge and skipper Simon the table entering August and Wood did steady the ship with a fourth wicket partnership of 39. holiday season, which can affect availability. James Dugher (2-36) ended the partnership when he had Heavy defeat Lodge (23) caught by Darrell Guy and he then bowled Wood for Eastrington (22) to leave the home side on 78-5 in the 33rd over. Big-hitting Matty Clark took control. Eastrington 1st XI 176 without going on, ie opener Jack Knowles in the absence of The Leeds side did stage Carlton Towers seconds. aries in the first over, but with eight wicket win at Thorpe Woodhouse Grange another recovery, with Sam Thanks go to match ball spon- the total on 22, Jack captain Jason Dale, with 29, Mara and Andrew Mason hold- Huddlestone bowled opening Willoughby seconds. 3rd XI 177-0 fellow opener Harry Dunham, ing up the Selby attack with a sor Garry Adamson. Selby are partner Mike Millington, and in sixth wicket partnership of 48 at home to Church Fenton first the next over Luke Berzins took Batting first, the Thorpe A heavy defeat for 20, Richard Harrison, 22, Harry until Jamie Pickles had Mara on Saturday. the vital wicket of Paver (14). Eastrington firsts in Pierce, 27, and Ryan Fielder (23) caught behind by Harry Willoughby innings was domi- Saturday's mid-table game Huddlestone. Selby 2nd XI 179-8 Steve Jackson and James with Woodhouse Grange top score, 37, but it all counted Shutt both batted solidly nated by opener Andy Kirk, but thirds at Station Road. Lee Wild (4-32) then kept Dunnington 2nd XI 95 against some tidy bowling and for nothing as Woodhouse Selby in control when he had excellent fielding and, despite wickets fell at the other end Despite posting what seemed Grange delivered a stunning Mason (34) caught by Matt In Division Four, Selby sec- adding 28 for the third wicket, a competitive 176 in 43 overs, Hoyle and he quickly mopped ond team produced a good all they fell behind the required with early wickets from Alfie it proved nowhere near enough reply. up the tail as the home side round team performance run rate. as the visitors reached their tar- The seconds also suffering a slipped to 141 all out in the 44th which earned them an 84- Laverack who finished with 4- get without losing a wicket. over. run win over Dunnington Berzins (2-29) eventually had heavy defeat at Scoles in Leeds seconds at a bright and Shutt (12) caught behind by Details on the game are large- In reply, Selby openers Matt breezy Sandhill Lane. Gareth Harvey and spinner ly unavailable, but several in Division Four Ebor. Hoyle and Alex Bowden were Alex Langhan kept Selby on home batsmen made starts Eastrington were shot out for soon scoring quickly and they Selby were asked to bat first top with a good spell of 2-30 added 41 for the first wicket after the losing the toss and from his ten overs. 72 when asked to bat first and before Hoyle (14) was trapped openers Oliver Steward and the hosts made light work by leg before by James Fletcher Jack Huddlestone had to work Jackson worked hard for his (2-29) and three runs later he hard early on against some tight 28 until Langhan had him passing the small total for the had Bowden (24) stumped by bowling from Jordan stumped and wickets began to Zac Lodge. Richardson and Oliver fall as Dunnington tried to loss of just one wicket.. Appleton. The openers gradual- increase the run rate. There was The big hitting Matty Clark ly increased the run rate and some late resistance from Ewan 21. Kirk had good support from Low-scoring then took control as he pun- they went on to add an impres- Davies (16) but Nathan Dye ished any loose bowling and sive 96 for the first wicket entered the attack and his fine Graham Spence (19) and they with good support from Lee before Ewan Davies made the spell of 3-23 virtually guaran- Wild (17) they added 61 for the breakthrough when he bowled teed a Selby win. added 40 for the third wicket third wicket. There was further Steward for a solid 38. support from Gareth Roberts Mike Lane took the last wicket before Dan McLoughlin made (10) as Clark powered his way Six runs later spinner Ed to fall as the visitors were bowled to an unbeaten 73, which Millington (2-54) had out for 95 in the 34th over. the breakthrough when he Cawood hit included seven fours and five Huddlestone caught for a styl- sixes, as Selby reached the vic- ish 53, but Selby remained on The win lifts Selby up to sixth bowled Spence. tory target in only the 23rd top when Alex Hornostaj fired place, which keeps them on the over. five fours and a six in a rapid fringe of the promotion race, Mcloughlin (3-9) struck again 39. and they travel to Church The win keeps Selby in third Fenton seconds on Saturday. when he ended Kirk’s fine place, but they are now just six Gareth Harvey (23) kept the points behind Barwick in Elmet runs flowing and Kayden Lane Thorpe Willoughby knock of 59, which included rock bottom following their defeat to (11) chipped in with useful runs as the home side closed on a 2nd XI 126 eight fours and a six, when he 179-8 from their 40 overs. Selby 3rd XI 127-2 was caught by Zac Buttle. The visitors made a quick start, with the dangerous Harry In the York Vale League, George Wells (2-8) and Zac Cawood 1st XI 23 innings that lasted the same Paver firing a couple of bound- Selby third team continued number of overs as runs, 23, but their march towards the Buttle (1-7) kept Selby on top Sherburn Eversley saw a procession of batsmen Division Three title with an back to the pavilion without but late runs from Simon 1st XI 24-1 anyone reaching double figures. Townson (16) lifted Thorpe Bottom of Division Four Ebor Sherburn took just over four before the start of play, the overs to knock off the minute Willoughby to 126 all out in the position is unchanged but target, albeit for the loss of one spirits were at rock bottom as wicket to give Cawood some- 39th over. Cawood firsts were shot out thing to shout about. for 23 against visiting In reply, Selby openers Isaac Sherburn Eversley on Abeyratne, 3-11, and Haq, 3- Saturday. 2, the chief wicket takers as Leung and Steve Sherwood Sherburn showed no mercy for Not a lot to say about a home the basement team. gave them a good start and they added 33 for the first wicket before Josh Moore had Leung (24) caught by Simon Townson. Gareth Pearce joined Sherwood and a second wicket partnership of 53 kept the visi- tors on top. Pearce hit 5 fours and a six before Kevin Claxton Your friends and fellow sports- people can all get Goole & had him caught by Ben Selby Sport FREE every week. Rutledge for a brisk 36. Just email: [email protected] to be Steve Sherwood (40*) and added to the mailing list Sam Easthill (17*) then steered Selby comfortably home in the 24th over. The win keeps Selby 59 points clear at the top of the table and they are at home to Wheldrake seconds on Saturday.

GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 4 2 August 2023 Yorkshire Premier League standings Championship East - Division Three Ebor - Beverley Town 2nd with Scott Thorpe, Matthew Goole Town 2nd XI 106 aside, the remainder of the batting Woodhouse Grange 2nd XI Fairburn 2nd XI P15 Pts 122; Cooper and Will O'Donnell Wheldrake 1st XI fell away as all the visiting bowlers P155 104 Pts138; Welton 15 Ledsham 15 118; HEMING- XI 147 making solid, if not spectacular, 108-7 chipped in, the veteran Steve 108; Hull Zingari 15 104; BROUGH 15 96; Wheldrake 14 contributions as they used up Beales, 3-22, the best, as Goole Folkton and Flixton 15 101; 90; GOOLE TOWN 2nd XI 14 Goole Town 1st XI 179 the majority of their 50 overs. Plenty of wickets in a low- were all out for 106 after 31 overs. Driffield Town 2nd X1 15 94; 76; KELFIELD 15 72; Thorp Patrington 15 92; Bridlington Arch and Boston Spa 2nd XI 15 A battling performance from Louis Sugden's late 20 also scoring encounter at Enter Jake Kennedy in a real 15 90; Beverley Town 2nd XI 66; Heslington 2nd XI 14 66; Goole Town firsts on a proved important, with fight by the hosts to defend a 15 72; GOOLE TOWN 15 66; Tadcaster Magnet 2nd XI 15 62; Beverley ground where suc- Beverley's bowlers reasonably Westfield in Division Three moderate score, and the whippy Sutton-on-Hull 15 48; Bishopthorpe 14 54; New cess has been hard to come consistent, three wickets each opening medium pacer took 5- Brandesburton 15 39; Earswick 15 38; Woodhouse by, whether it has been the for Ellis and Richardson. Ebor, with visiting 15 in ten overs to reduce Cottingham 15 29. Grange 4th XI 15 30. MinsterMen's first or second Wheldrake to 66-6. eleven. In reply, Beverley lost the Wheldrake keeping promo- Championship West - Division Three Holderness - experienced Olly Grantham Had it not been for Anthony Easingwold P15 Pts 108; Swanland P15 Pts 102; A 32-run win against their without scoring, but they made tion hopes alive – just - with a Carter's 27 it could have been Whitkirk 15 98; Harrogate 2nd Beverley Town 4th XI 15 100; seconds on Saturday was good progress until the trio of worse, but the latter middle XI 15 89; Acomb 15 88; Brandesburton. 2nd XI 15 94; achieved without captain Neil slow bowlers once again did the three wicket win against order, and crucially 24 extras, Studley Royal 15 85; York 2nd Cherry Burton 15 92; Foster and almost certainly trick for the visitors. edged Wheldrake closer to their XI 15 84; CARLTON TOW- Walkington 15 82; Middleton confirming Championship East Goole seconds. goal, and a seventh wicket ERS 15 82; Knaresborough 15 and North Dalton 2nd XI 15 80; status for season 2024. Ben Lamb's dismissal of stand of 28 almost took them 76; Thirsk 15 76; Sheriff Hutton Driffield Town 4th XI 15 78; Jacob Hunter seemed to be the Wheldrake won an important home, and they limped to a Bridge 2nd XI 15 62; Pickering Old Hymerians 14 76; In charge for the day, Ben important scalp in 3-23. three wicket win at the end of 15 60; Bolton Percy 15 32. GlLBERDYKE 14 70; Pelican Shelton lost the toss and then Thomas Marritt, 3-15, and toss on a low, slow surface after the 29th over. 15 56; Humbleton 15 52; lost his wicket to the fourth ball Dave England, 2-34, ensured Division Two Ebor - Cottingham 3rd XI 15 50. of the game to Tom Williams. that they won reasonably so much rain. A good effort to defend, Scarcroft P15 Pts 128; Barwick- comfortably in the end. though, by Goole's young in-Elmet 15 110. SELBY 15 Division Four Ebor - Saxton However, Goole recovered Captain Anthony Gibbins, charges. 104; DRAX 15 94; Church P15 Pts 132; Crossgates 15 111; Fenton 15 92; Castleford 2nd Dunnington 2nd XI 15 103; with 25 off 27 balls, gave the XI 15 80; EASTRINGTON 15 Scholes, Leeds 15 96; Hillam 72; CARLTON TOWERS 2nd and Monk Fryston 15 90; hosts a steady start in a first XII 15 60; BURN 15 58; SELBY 2nd XI 15 90; Sherburn Woodhouse Grange 3rd XI 15 Eversley 15 84; Thorner wicket partnership of 38 with 58; Whitkirk 2nd XI 15 36; Mexborough 15 66; Scarcroft South Milford 2nd XI 14 30. 2nd XI 15 64; Church Fenton Callum Woodcock, and at 60-2 2nd XI 15 44; EASTRINGTON Division Two Holderness - 2nd XI 15 30; CAWOOD 2nd it was looking promising. Filey P15 Pts 116; Hull Ionians XI 15 22. Coal Exporters 16 114; Sutton- However, Jonny Acaster's 24 on,Hull 2nd XI 15 96; Division Five Ebor - Green Beverley Town 3rd XI 15 86; Hammerton P13 Pts 120; Thorpe win top-of-table Hessle 15 78; Hull Strikers 15 Barwick-in'Elmet 13 08; 77; Welton 2nd XI 15 70; Thorner Mexborough 13 88; clash with Pocklington NEWPORT 15 66; Cottingham Ledsham 2nd XI 13 70; DRAX Ganesh Dale assisted the Brantingham in two weeks. Spence (19) and a stubborn tail 2nd XI 16 63; North Ferriby 15 2nd XI 14 62; Crossgates 2nd Pocklington 3rd XI bowlers with a stunning direct end partnership from Simon 60; Patrington 2nd XI 15 52; XI 14 54; Hillam and Monk 103 Thorpe Thorpe Willoughby Londesborough Park 2nd XI 15 Fryston 2nd XI 14 22; Willoughby 1st XI hit run out from a tight angle Townson (16) and Keiran 42. CAWOOD 2nd XI 12 0. 104-4 and Alex Kirk took a sharp one- 2nd XI 126 Bolger (0*) gave Thorpe a total Your friends and fellow In an important game handed catch in close but, in Selby 3rd XI 127-2 of 126 runs to defend. truth, Thorpe’s fielding was Selby began their run chase towards the top of Division 2, Thorpe won the toss and excellent throughout by all elected to bat first against a well, despite some tight bowl- sportspeople can all get Thorpe’s third placed 1st XI team members. A captain's strong Selby side who are cur- ing and fielding from Thorpe. Goole & Selby Sport innings from Ian Scott led the rently top of the league, Wickets for Josh Moore (1 for visited second placed writes KEVIN CLAXTON. way for the hosts, in which he 37 off 6 overs) and captain Pocklington, with both teams dispatched his second ball of Thorpe’s batting innings Kevin Claxton (1 for 25 off 5.2 began poorly with the loss of knowing a win would boost the day for a monster six, as he several quick wickets, thanks to overs), who had an excellent top scored with 28. some very controlled and eco- catch taken by Ben Rucklidge their promotion aspirations, nomical bowling from Selby, After the tea break, the who utilised eight of their on debut, failed to slow down writes DANNY CROCK- Thorpe response got off slowly bowlers, in particular Alfie the scoring rate and Selby’s bat- Laverack (four wickets for 21 FREE every week. FORD. as the Pocklington opening runs off ten overs), Dan ters, led by captain Steve Just email: bowlers Geoff Woodward (1- McLoughlin (3 for 9 off 5.3 Sherwood (40*), were able to After winning the toss, the 21) and Martin Kidd (3-45) overs), George Wells (2 for 8 complete the run chase with off 5 overs), and Zac Buttle (1 visitors looked to make use of reduced Thorpe to 31-3. for 7 off 6 overs). However, a eight wickets and 17 overs to Debutant Peter Weston steadied well made half century from spare. the cloudy conditions and damp wicketkeeper and player of the the innings with a classy 32 not match Andy Kirk (59), as well Despite the result, the game outfield by inviting the hosts to out and assisted by some power as contributions from Graham was enjoyed by both sides, and bat first. Thorpe’s openers kept hitting from Martyn Rhodes (21 credit must also go to Selby’s not out) the visitors chased the players for their excellent [email protected] the runs hard to come by but it to be added to the required score inside 25 overs sportsmanship and playing in was the change bowlers who to take maximum points. the spirit of the game. Thorpe did most of the damage with Next week Thorpe have a free now look to next week when week as they look to prepare for they will travel to Martyn Rhodes (4-23) and league leaders South Cave and Pocklington. returning captain Danny mailing list Crockford (3-21) as Pocklington were dismissed for 103. Woodhouse Grange The return to the field after one ball less than five overs, en, with Peet making early five-wicket win against Eric Montgomery and Charlie 4th XI 98 breakthroughs, and it was all Hemingbrough 1st the previous week's washout and Woodhouse Grange's set up for Barraclough to wrap Hemingbrough seconds in HPH Brackley had made a steady XI 208-8 saw the visitors dominate young charges were dismissed up a 110-run win to remain York Vale Division Two at Hull start. third in the table. A five-wicket haul for Alec after being put into bat, and for just 98 in less than 30 overs. Road. Clifton's reply was perfectly a good opening stand laid the Earlier, captain Rob Peet, Hemingbrough 2nd 'Boro seconds were put in to constructed and opener Barraclough gave foundations for a challeng- XI 168-8 Clifton Wood, with an unbeaten 90, with 67, and Brian Thomson, Alliance 4th XI 170-5 bat and, although no one could Hemingbrough firsts a big ing total to be posted, and was the rock around which Barraclough then wrapped 41, featured in a first wicket A measured reply by visitors make a major score, solid con- the other batsmen could build win in Division Three Ebor at stand of 112 and, although Clifton Alliance fourths saw a tributions enabled them to set a up the comfortable success a winning reply, completed bottom club, Woodhouse with 5-12, proving how use- wickets then fell regularly, they competitive 168-8 in their allot- with the first ball of the final ful the former Hirst all- reached 208-8 in their 40 overs, ted 40 overs. over. Grange fourths, on Saturday. with Shanks taking 3-51 as the rounder is. Granville North top scored Will Robinson took 2-37 as The impressive spell came in most successful home bowler. the best analysis for 'Boro. The reply could never threat- with 42, Chris Howard, 31, and Will Robinson, 26, after captain

2 August 2023 GOOLE & SELBY SPORT page 5 Magnet put the punch into Kelfield Church Fenton 1st XI then made a stunning 147 off and wickets fell regularly as be going well. Tadcaster Magnet quick win, but it was then equal- they were bowled out for 174. ly swung as speedily out of their 249-6 just 138 balls, with 22 fours and Heworth's bowlers fought 2nd XI 240 hands with Cameron Mackay, two sixes, remaining unbeaten Leigh Adamson, with 29, Ed back, though, to restrict Burn to Burn 1st XI 174 at the 45-over closure and no Clark, 23, and a bit of late defi- 157 all out in the 40th and final Kelfield 170-8 81 off 65 balls, and Ryan Lowe, Burn bowler could contain him. ance before a miserable defeat. over. 69 off 44, taking Tadcaster to The Linnets firsts were rather Not for the first time this sea- 240-8 in their 40 overs. put to the sword at their Bell, with 45, and Wilman, Burn 2nd XI 157-7 Heworth's reply was always son, Kelfield felt a little punch Church Fenton counterparts drunk and doubtless hung over Dunn, 3-48, the best bowling, on Saturday after winning the 22, lent support in stands of 125 Heworth 3rd XI 158-8 up with the rate, but wickets in on Sunday morning after but their free-scoring batsmen toss and electing to field. and 51 along the way, and the hand looked to be the problem Tadcaster Magnets seconds really had a test after tea Linnets attack were rather glad The Linnets seconds also as Burn's bowlers fought hard. recovered well in their Division Burn were unable to make to see tea. went down to defeat in HPH Three Ebor clash on a thankful- Without Gary Moore, they significant inroads into the York Vale Division One, albeit In the end, Jamie Ross, not ly more respectable Saturday. then suffered an early blow, home side, who were quietly Alex Webster, 2-24, and not after fighting back strong- for the first time, made a cru- with captain Craig Lawson out going about their business ly against Heworth thirds at Not even the villagers' big guns cheaply and their innings one when the inclement July weath- Jamie Bingle, 2-49, escaped home. cial intervention down the could challenge an imposing er allowed. lightly in Brough's surge. order with 39 and Jayden 240, which was a huge recovery of starts for some without a Captain Ray Adamson led Cook, 17 not out, lending sup- from early crisis for the hosts, major contribution. Yes, it was a one-man show if Burn had to show intent in from the front with 53, as the port as they squeezed home by asked to bat first, and it looked a truth be told after the early dis- attempting a big chase at five hosts batted first, and in a sec- good decision as Kelfield Dunn, 23, Ben Sibley, 27, missal of captain Tom Dean for ond wicket stand with Luke two wickets. reduced them to 38-4 and 65-5. four, but fellow opener and and a half runs per over. Scott Trevasskiss, 44, all seemed to Ashley Abbott's 4-50 led the Chris and Matthew Walker, 35 wicketkeeper, Tom Brough, Hunt, 37, and Ben Steward, 22, Sam Dunn, Matthew Walker and 21, respectively, but tight got off to a solid start, but it was Linnets' efforts to protect the and Ben Astin seemingly had bowling saw it all rather a case of modest scores, rather 157 posted, but a ninth wicket the visitors on the way to a than one or two substantial unbroken 40 won the day for laboured and they were well adrift on 170-8 when their overs ones, that was the difference Heworth. expired. Duggal with 3-39 the pick of' Tadcaster's attack. Goole Town Tigers U12 Blacks and flooring for sponsoring Their generosity is appre- would like to thank MATs their new kits and training tops ciated and their logos Garage, Park Road Building and for the 2023-24 season, when take pride of place on our Paving and Harmans Carpets they become U13s. kit. Drax firsts hopes of revenge at lowly Hillam and Monk Drax man and a closing 186-8 for an earlier season mauling Fryston seconds in Division off 40 overs looked a healthy at Division Two Ebor leaders, Five Ebor. total and in the end was to Scarcroft, were scuppered by prove more than enough. a cancellation at School Road Winning the toss, Drax looked on Saturday and they remain in strife from the moment open- Wickets were shared by the fourth in the standings. er Toby Bodycombe fell cheap- home bowlers, who suffered ly and they slumped to 76-8 late on in the onslaught, and Hillam and Monk with no one able to really con- after a steady start to reach 21-0 Fryston 2nd XI 71 tribute until the experience of in reply, Hillam fell away to Drax 2nd XI 186-8 Luke Edwards, batting at five, lose ten wickets for 50, as saw him make a wonderful 105 Declan Pearson with three The seconds did return to the not out and feature in an unbro- wickets and Kieron Smith, 4-11 field on a breezy, bright ken ninth wicket stand of 110 skittled them out for just 71 and Saturday, if still not a perfect with Jake Powell, 18 not out, to a 115-run win which had summer's day, with a big win change the course of the match. looked unlikely earlier in the afternoon. Ten fours and seven sixes off 86 balls for the long-serving

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