2009 Season
Monday 29th June
NORTHALLERTON AND T-LE-MOOR WIN THEIR FIRST GAMES
Last week both Northallerton and Thornton-le-Moor won their first games this season in the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League.
Northallerton entertained East Harlsey and after losing Aurelious from the first ball of the evening the home side were rescued by a half century from Richard Bartram (69). Their final total was 129 – 6 after Sam Guy’s spell 3 for 28 helped keep Harlsey in the game. In reply, Harlsey’s Simon Lea (16) and Aaron Ramsbottom (17) looked well set before losing their wickets to Dan Johnson (2 for 21) and Mark Gatto (2 for 13). Andy Brown made 42 runs to bring Harlsey back into contention but once he departed the visitors closed 10 runs short on 119 – 8.
At Thornton-le-Moor the home side batted first and openers Sam Linley (50) and Simon Pinkey (25) got them off to a good start with an opening partnership of 60 against South Kilvington. Peter Barningham chipped in with an unbeaten 17 at the end as Moor closed on 122 – 6, Eric Windross claiming 2 for 25 and Dennis Plowman 2 for 26. When Kilvington replied Richard Hammerton removed both openers in a spell of 2 for 20 and he received good support with the ball from Simon Pinkney (2 for 23). Martin Chapman (25) top scored for the visitors but his efforts were in vain as Kilvington closed 25 runs short on 97 – 7.
There was a very closely contested match at Leake where the visitors were joint League leaders Rugby Club. Leake took first knock and Dan Magee (46 not out) and James Easton (21) helped them to a total of 124 – 4, John Capps claiming 2 for 26. Rugby Club’s reply centred round another impressive knock from Doug Mulholland who made 59 before he became the first victim for Richard Kirby. Adam Hodgkinson made 26 but his run out was followed by two others in the scramble for runs and with Kirby (2 for 6) bowling a couple of excellent overs at the end Rugby Club closed agonisingly one run short on 123 – 6. This defeat for Rugby Club plus a walk over victory for Silton, whose opponents Ingleby Cross were unable to raise a side, means they drop to second place in the table for the first time this season.
At least Silton saw some action in the semi-finals of the Walsh Cup when they visited Northallerton. However, the hosts were restricted to only 80, Albert Aurelious top scoring with 27 as Stephen Brass (3 for 7) and David Thompson (2 for 19) starred with the ball for Silton. Thompson (47 no) was soon in action when Silton replied and together with Kevin Clarkson (27 no) helped Silton to a ten wicket victory at 81 without loss in the twelfth over.
In the other semi-final at Ingleby Cross, visitors Thornton-le-Moor continued their recent good run of form in making 120 – 8 thanks to Richard Hammerton (30), Simon Pinkney (22) and Sam Linley (21). Hammerton (2 for 20) and Pinkney (4 for 12) then excelled with the ball as Ingleby were skittled out for 64. This was a fine performance by Moor but they will have to be on top form when they face Silton in the final if they are to prevent the holders from wining the trophy for the third year in succession.
Monday 22nd June
SILTON STAY AT THE TOP
Silton managed to secure a victory last week to keep them joint top of the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League.
Silton travelled to Leake where they managed to restrict their hosts to only 85 – 7, Richard Kirby (22) and Dan Easton (26) top scoring whilst Kevin Clarkson claimed 2 for 19 and Joe Clarkson 2 for 26. When Silton replied they were thwarted by an excellent five over spell from Craig Easton (1 for 5) but they eventually secured victory in the eighteenth over with Chris Cowton top scoring on 38 not out.
East Harlsey entertained Ingleby Cross and after being 2 for 3 off four overs the home side rallied to make 69 thanks mainly to 20 valuable runs from Ross Breckon. Ingleby’s Matthew Fishburn claimed 3 for 4 and Martyn Hyde on his debut claimed 2 for 2. In reply Ingleby never looked in any trouble and Hyde completed a fine evenings work by hitting 37 not out to see his side to a seven wicket victory at 75 – 3 in the sixteenth over.
Northallerton were in a strong position in their game against Thornton-le-Moor when heavy rain meant the match had to be abandoned. Northallerton had made 148 – 8 with Albert Aurelious (83 no) and Alex Ross (20) top scoring as Richard Hammerton picked up 2 for 19. After eight overs Moor were 47 – 3, Hammerton still unbeaten on 30, but the rain proved the winner in the end and both teams had to settle for a point apiece.
The semi-finals of the Hodgson Cup also took place last week and Rugby Club hosted Leake. Leake batted first but were only able to score 64 – 5 from their twenty overs thanks to some tight bowling by the home side. Rugby Club then raced to a ten wicket victory at 65 – 0 inside seven overs with Doug Mulholland (51 no) scoring an undefeated half century.
In the other semi-final at Silton, visitors Northallerton made 65 – 9 with Dan Johnson (14 no) top scoring as Richard Bentley (5 for 19) ripped through the rest of the batting order. In reply Silton’s Joe Clarkson made 28 before the home side secured a place in the final at 67 – 4 in the twelfth over.
Monday 15th June
RUGBY CLUB KEEP PACE WITH SILTON
Rugby Club continue their unbeaten run this season to remain joint top of the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League with Silton.
Following a wet afternoon, which led to South Kilvington’s home fixture against Northallerton being cancelled, the remaining games were played on damp pitches although this did not prevent some players from producing sparkling performances.
The best of these came at Thornton-le-Moor where visiting batsman David Thompson smashed an unbeaten 88 from only nine overs as Silton recorded an emphatic ten wicket victory over their hosts. Earlier in the evening Moor had made 99 - 4 thanks mainly to Martin Butler (33) and Peter Pinkney (25) with Richard Bentley (2 for 18) and Paul Nicholson (2 for 34) bowling well for Silton.
The same result occurred at Ingleby Cross where Rugby Club were the visitors. Ingleby batted first and made 124 – 3, with Richard Stringer and Chris Hall finishing up on 46 and 27 not out respectively. Ingleby looked confident at the start of Rugby Club’s reply but some poor fielding and erratic bowling cost them dearly and Doug Mulholland (69 no) and John Robinson (44 no) took only fourteen overs to reach a ten wicket victory at 127 without loss. This win keeps Rugby Club and Silton locked together at the top of the League with one game to play before the half way point of the season is reached.
In the remaining fixture East Harlsey entertained Leake in a game reduced to fifteen overs because of a delayed start. When play did commence Leake’s opening bat Richard Kirby was looking to hit boundaries from the first ball and he rode his luck to survive three possible catches in an entertaining innings of 40 before Robert Bellerby dived full length and held on to a difficult chance at long-off. Danny Magee continued to score freely though, eventually being out LBW to Aaron Ramsbottom (2 for 31) for 44. From then on the scoring slowed and the innings closed with Leake on 115-5, Harlsey’s skipper Simon Lea finishing with 2 for 24.
In reply Harlsey struggled against some excellent bowling from Richard Chandler who claimed 1 for 7 from 4 accurate overs and he received good support form Daniel Easton (2 for 21) at the other end. At 32 – 3 after eight overs, with another 84 required from the remaining 7 overs there looked only one winner, although with opener Dave Willey still at the crease Harlsey had a slim chance. At this point it started to drizzle and this made fielding difficult as Willey survived two dropped catches whilst hitting 3 sixes, 52 coming from the next four overs. Lea was then run out before new batsman Simon Hill was dropped first ball only to hit an enormous six off his second. Seventeen runs came from an erratic penultimate over from Magee and with Willey clipping the first ball of the final over for six, a single off the next ball secured a most unlikely six wicket victory at 116 – 4 with four balls to spare.
Monday 8th June
HARLSEY WIDE OF THE MARK
Rugby Club maintain their place at the top of the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League table as East Harlsey’s bowlers concede too many extras.
Visiting skipper Simon Lea was required as early as the third ball as East Harlsey lost an early wicket when they travelled to Thimbleby to play against Rugby Club. Lea, playing on his old ground, finished unbeaten on 55 and with Phil Greaves making 28 Harlsey made a total of 120 – 3, Brad Elsworth bowling well to claim figures of 2 for 12. In reply, opener Andrew Fishburn made 49 as the other Rugby Club batsmen struggled against Simon Hill (3 for 28) and Mark Wheldon (2 for 5). However, they were given a helping hand by the other Harlsey bowlers who conceded 22 wides in an extras total of 35 and this made all the difference as the home side reached victory at 121 – 8 with eight balls to spare.
Silton were at home to South Kilvington and restricted the visitors to 113 – 6, James Thompson top scoring with 45 not out and Paul Nicholson picking up 2 for 38. Silton started well in reply with a half century opening partnership from Chris Cowton (21) and Kevin Clarkson (35) and they were seen home to a comfortable eight wicket victory by Joe Clarkson (27 no) in the seventeenth over. This win keeps Silton level at the top with Rugby Club.
Leake posted a useful 143 – 7 when they entertained Thornton-le-Moor who were still looking for their first victory of the season. Richard Kirby (29), Craig Easton (23) and Dan Easton (23) were the batsmen on form for the home side as Richard Hammerton (2 for 30) and Robin Dale (2 for 31) were the visitors best bowlers. When Moor replied Sam Linley (40) and Mark Butler (20) got them off to a good start and Hammerton made 23 before he became the first victim of Kevin Porter (2 for 4). With James Easton (2 for 16) also bowling well Moor ran out of overs at 101 – 6.
In the remaining League match played at Northallerton the home side made 114 – 4 with skipper Jon Shanks (46) top scoring and John Leather claiming 2 for 17 for the visitors. Brian Devine (23) and Neil Parkin (57 no) had a half century opening stand before Matthew Fishburn (23 no) helped Ingleby to their fourth victory of the season at 118 – 1 with an over to spare.
In the first round of the Walsh Cup Ingleby visited East Harlsey where they managed to restrict the home side to only 74 – 8, Alex Walls top scoring with 20 as Fishburn (2 for 11) and Parkin (3 for 9) did well with the ball. Fishburn then made an undefeated 48 as Ingleby made it comfortably into the next round following a 7 wicket victory in the seventeenth over at 78 – 3.
At Northallerton, Jon Shanks (55) continued his good run of form with the bat and together with Albert Aurelious (64) helped the home side to 136 – 7, Leake’s Richard Kirby claiming 4 for 24. When Leake replied Kirby had made only 10 when he fell to the accurate Chris Wayman (2 for 27) and despite good efforts from James Easton (30) and Bill Town (27) it was some good bowling from Dan Johnson (3 for 30) that helped restrict the visitors to 110 – 7.
South Kilvington batted first when they travelled to Thornton-le-Moor but could only manage 82 – 6, Greame Maughan (24) and Eric Windross (23 no) top scoring. A second wicket partnership of 69 between Tom Stead (33 no) Richard Hammerton (36 no) then sealed an emphatic 9 wicket victory in only the eleventh over.
The two teams at the head of the League table met in the remaining tie and as expected a very close game materialised. Home side Silton batted first and brothers Robin (73) and Geoff (22no) helped them to a total of 142 – 7 as Brad Elsworth claimed 2 for 32 and Andrew Fishburn 2 for 49. When Rugby Club replied opener Doug Mulholland was their main hope and he made 62 before being caught off the bowling of Paul Nicholson (2 for 34). John Robinson kept the momentum going with 24 before he was run out in the scramble for runs and it was only some tight bowling at the end from Paul Harper (3 for 27) which prevented Rugby Club inflicting a rare defeat on their rivals, the visitors closing an agonising five runs short on 137 – 7.
Monday 1st June
RUGBY CLUB AND SILTON SET EARLY PACE
Ingleby Cross win again to keep the pressure up on current joint League leaders Rugby Club and Silton in the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League.
Ingleby Cross entertained Leake and the hosts elected to bat first on a warm and sunny evening. Dave Leng (28) and Chris Marshall (34) opened the batting and these two put on an opening stand of 64 before both were removed by Dan Magee who came on first change. The other batsmen struggled against Magee who claimed a further three wickets in a devastating spell of 5 for 8 which really turned the game in Leake’s favour as Ingleby closed on 87 – 6. When Leake replied they must have felt confident in search of their second victory of the season but the removal of star opening batsman Richard Kirby without troubling the scorers was a major setback. Matthew Fishburn (2 for 11) and Noel Collings (2 for 15) then proceeded to remove the top order but it was occasional bowler Marshall with career best figures of 5 for 9 who cleaned up the tail to secure a 38 run victory as Leake folded to 49 all out.
Joint leaders Rugby Club travelled to Thornton-le-Moor where they made a first innings total of 147 – 5 with Doug Mulholland (68) and James Randle (39) top scoring. John Pinches (2 for 33) and Richard Harland (2 for 49) were Moor’s top bowlers. In reply, opener Peter Barningham (28 no) survived the bowling of namesake Nick Barningham (3 for 9) and was still there at the end of twenty overs. Pinches made 27 and Peter Pinkney an undefeated 35 but their valiant efforts were not quite enough and Moor ended 20 runs short on 127 – 6.
East Harlsey were the visitors to South Kilvington where the home side made 84 - 5 thanks mainly to Martin Chapman (30) and Andy Carver (20 no). Harlsey’s bowling attack was led by Simon Hill (3 for 22) but the closing overs were bowled by slow left arm spinners Sam Guy and Rob Mould who both bowled well to keep the run rate down. When Harlsey replied James Thompson (2 for 10) removed both openers in a useful spell but then Ross Breckon (37 no) and Aaron Ramsbottom (18 no) produced some excellent running between the wickets as Harlsey reached a comfortable victory at 88 – 3 in the eighteenth over.
In the remaining fixture Northallerton were unable to raise a side for their visit to Silton and conceded the match.
Monday 25th May
HARLSEY GET THOMMOED
Despite the wet weather last week three semi-finalists have been decided in the Hodgson Cup although only one game was possible in the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League.
In the Hodgson Cup Silton entertained East Harlsey and were asked to bat first on a wet pitch which suffered a heavy downpour shortly before the game. After an early loss Silton’s Dave Thompson and Joe Clarkson put on 72 for the second wicket before Clarkson was caught out for 34 in the fifteenth over. Thompson, who survived two difficult catching opportunities, then proceeded to despatch the ball to all parts of the field as 59 runs came off the last five overs. Thompson (95 no) remained undefeated just short of a deserved century but Silton’s total of 161 – 2 was an excellent effort in the conditions.
Harlsey’s best chance of reaching their target rested firmly on the broad shoulders of Dave Willey and for a while the game looked wide open as 41 came off the first six overs. It wasn’t to last though as first Willey (31) was caught at square leg by Steve Brass off Joe Clarkson for 31 and Walter Burns was bowled by Richard Bentley from the other end for 11. From this point the run rate slowed dramatically and the innings closed on 81-7, skipper Simon Lea (13 no) the highest scoring of the remaining batsmen. Brass (2 for 4) and Paul Nicholson (3 for 11) shared five wickets between them after the good work by the opening bowlers.
South Kilvington re-arranged their home fixture against Leake and were bowled out for 84, Ian Carver top scoring with 29 as James Easton (3 for 20), Dan Magee (2 for 10) and Richard Kirby (2 for 17) shared the wickets. As usual Kirby opened the batting for Leake and he made 54 no as Leake secured a seven wicket victory at 87 – 3 in the twelfth over, James Thompson claiming 2 for 40. In the semi-finals Leake go on to face the winners of the game between Rugby Club and Ingleby Cross which is yet to be replayed. With Thornton-le-Moor conceding their match, Northallerton will now travel to Silton in the other semi-final.
The only League game to survive the wet weather was at Ingleby Cross where visitors South Kilvington made 73, Ray Windross top scoring with 21 as Andrew Weighell picked up 4 for 8 and Noel Collings 3 for 11. Weighell (35) was then on form with the bat and he helped Ingleby to victory at 77 – 3 in only the twelfth over.
Monday 18th May
SILTON AND RUGBY CLUB SET EARLY PACE
Kevin Clarkson was on top form with bat and ball as Silton stifled East Harlsey in the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League.
Visitors East Harlsey were asked to bat first at Silton and opening bowlers Kevin Clarkson and Paul Nicholson gave nothing away as only 23 runs came from the first ten overs, Clarkson finishing up with excellent figures of 1 for 3 from his five over spell. The run rate increased against the change bowlers and Dave Willey batted through to the seventeenth over until he was run out for 33. Harlsey eventually closed on 79 – 5, a total which looked unlikely to trouble the League Champions.
When Silton replied they came up against a determined Willey who dismissed both openers in a spell on 2 for 13 but the runs flowed at the other end as Silton reached 69 – 2. Clarkson had made 24 at this point but he skied a catch off Simon Lea (2 for 10) and Sam Guy (1 for 11) took a wicket with his second ball as Harlsey rallied. However, it was too little too late as Silton reached victory at 83 – 5 in the eighteenth over.
Rugby Club visited the Town ground and despite the absence of Doug Mulholland made an impressive 168 – 6, Bradley Elsworth (41) and Jonny Hunter (43 no) top scoring as Tom Robinson bowled well to claim 3 for 37.
Richard Bartram opened the batting for Northallerton and he made 45 in their reply of 106 – 4 as Dan Luck picked up 2 for 32. This win puts Rugby Club level at the top with Silton with two wins out of two.
Thornton-le-Moor entertained Ingleby Cross and the visitors made 121 – 7 batting first, Matthew Smith (58) scoring a half century and Chris Marshall making 34. John Pinches was Moor’s leading wicket taker with 3 for 51.
In reply Moor came very close to causing an upset with Tom Stead (30), Peter Barningham (28 no) and Richard Hammerton (23) edging them close to victory but it was not to be and they closed just short on 117 – 5.
South Kilvington made the short trip to Leake where they made 118 – 4 thanks mainly to Ray Windross (35), James Thompson (21) and Andy Hilton (31 no) as Andrew Chandler picked up 3 for 30. Leake were given an excellent start in reply by opener Anthony Blackburn and he received good support from Craig Easton (38). In a tense finish it all came down to the final over and with four balls remaining Blackburn (52 no) reached a deserved half century as Leake snatched victory at 119 – 4.
Monday 11th May
RUGBY CLUB EDGE LEAKE TO NARROW DEFEAT
Despite a half century from Richard Kirby Leake suffered a 7 run defeat against Rugby Club as the Sam Turner and Sons Northallerton and District Evening Cricket League’s new season got underway.
Rugby Club are playing all their home games at Thimbleby’s ground again this season and having won the toss and elected to bat first they were given a solid start by opener Andrew Fishburn (44). Doug Mulholland (36) then added some useful runs to take the home side to118 – 5 from their twenty overs.
In reply Richard Kirby opened the batting for Leake and reached an impressive 50 before being caught off the bowling of Mulholland. Bradley Elsworth (3 for 22) ripped through the visitor’s middle order but Dan Easton (24) brought Leake back into contention. However, although Bill Town ended up undefeated on 15 Leake fell an agonising 7 runs short of victory at 111 – 7.
Ingleby Cross entertained Silton and the home side made a total of 147 – 7, thanks mainly to Will Brown (43) and James Weighell (47 not out). Stephen Brass (3 for 32) and Richard Bentley (3 for 41) were Silton’s most successful bowlers. In reply Silton’s openers Chris Cowton (69 no) and Dave Thompson (66) gave them an excellent start with an opening partnership of 133 and a nine wicket victory was secured in the eighteenth over at 150 – 1.
Another useful score was made at East Harlsey where the home side rattled up 135 – 2 against Northallerton thanks to an undefeated half century from Walter Burns (66 no) and 28 from Dave Willey. Town’s reply got off to a poor start as Harlsey’s new skipper Simon Lea picked up 2 for 14 and he was given good support from left armer Chris Ward (3 for 14). Only Town’s new skipper Jon Shanks made any real impact with the bat but his 30 no was not enough as the visitor’s ended up well short on 59 – 7.
At South Kilvington Ray Windross (33) top scored in their total of 121 – 6 with David Harker (28) and James Thompson (21) offering good support. Steven Foster (2 for 40) was Moor’s leading wicket taker. When the visitors batted their top order was whittled out by fourteen year old opening bowler Josh Brown who returned excellent figures of 4 for 10. Harker also completed a fine all round performance by taking 2 for 7 as Moor were bowled out for 61 to suffer a 60 run defeat.
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