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Post by apm51054 on May 30, 2019 8:21:42 GMT
2 day game abandoned playing a 50 over game today
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Post by Admin on May 31, 2019 11:07:13 GMT
A 20/20 and a three day game against Durham at Chester Broughton Hall with the short game first  1873 The first ever game at Boughton Hall - 20 May 1873. 1870s In the 1870s Boughton Hall was a large private house standing in spacious grounds. The owner of the time, Mr John Thompson acquired a taste for cricket on his scholastic travels which took him to Rossall School and then Cambridge. Thompson, upon his return, converted part of the ‘Hall’s grounds into a cricket field to which he invited friends to play, under his captaincy, as Boughton Hall Cricket Club. Early games were against local teams such as Eaton Park Club, 22nd regiment and Arnold House. Liverpool and Warrington also visited and played host to the ‘Hall but generally came second place to a club which was quickly established as the envy of the area. Even in these early days fixtures were commonplace against the likes of Huyton. Oxton, New Brighton and Birkenhead Park. 1880s In the 1880s the club, now run by a committee and levying subscriptions, went from strength to strength and began to run a second XI. At this time there was a Chester and District League which accommodated teams such as Tattenhall, Bunbury, Chester City, Saltney, Buckley, St Oswald's and Flint. Boughton Hall, however, played teams further afield and in 1887 the inaugural fixture against Neston was played. 1900 Fixtures played in 1900 included: Bootle, Neston, Western, Wrexham, Winnington Park, Warrington, Llandudno, Northern, Knutsford, Birkenhead Park, Eaton Park and Rock Ferry. Fixtures ran from 28 April to 8 September. 1910 The first County game in Chester. Cheshire stumbled to an ignominious defeat to Northumberland in what was described as ‘unkind weather’. 1913 The club allowed Chester Nomads Football Club (founded in 1904) to make use of the fine facilities. The Nomads had previously had no permanent ground. hence the name! 1913 also saw the inception of the Boughton Hall Knockout. The first victors were "Land Valuation" who saw off the challenge of the "Prudential" to take the title which is still played for today. The War saw a major reduction in fixtures but club members were able to keep the ground in order so that in 1919, returning War Heroes could once more don the whites. Pre and post war. the brothers Jones - LN and WE - dominated the scorecards of Boughton Hall and indeed Cheshire. There are many references in the Centenary book to centuries, hat tricks and even 10 wicket hauls. Not to mention 9 fors, county centuries etc. etc. These outstanding cricketers went on to play until 1939 and 1943 respectively. 1925 Post war cricket prospered, particularly at Boughton Hall, which saw the return of County cricket as well as its inception in the Liverpool Competition. Major ground development and the general growth of the club had seen a transformation from 'a rich man's club' to (in 1925) 'Boughton Hall Cricket Club Limited'. During the 20s, which are described as the halcyon days, the philosophy of the 1st XI was to score as many runs as possible - quickly and then bowl the opposition out. Tactics repeated by captains in latter years no doubt! With the Joneses, names like Pratt, Churton, Hack and Stockton coming to the fore the team swept all before them. Indeed, a match v Sefton in 1928 saw a remarkable crowd of over 5000 watching the carnage. 1930s The Boughton Hall Knockout was THE competition to be in if you were a local cricketer and crowds of over 1000 appeared to support their team. The trophy (still in use) dates from the 19th century and is the (then defunct) Chester and District Competition trophy.The club's success was mirrored between the wars by the 'superb condition of the ground'. The man responsible was a certain 'Mac' MacGregor. His only mechanical aid was that of a horse! He also umpired, coached juniors and even turned our for the 'extra' XI on a Wednesday. Another character of the day was Alf Snape who was persuaded to umpire a match and found himself in that post for the next 33 years. He also took a leading role in fundraising and earned a reputation as an objective reporter of the club's deeds in the local press. The 1930s ended with the emergence of a new generation of Joneses. The local paper found that the collective noun for the clan should be a plague! Bill, Leslie, Brian and Bruce all appeared to occasionally make six joneses in the 1st XI. In September came the War and with it an era had ended as LN Jones played his last game. |
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2019 18:42:15 GMT
Durham 2nd XI
333/7
Lancashire 2nd XI
205
Durham 2nd XI won by 128 runs (
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Post by apm51054 on Jun 4, 2019 15:09:03 GMT
Durham 95/7 no further play today
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Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2019 18:13:51 GMT
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Post by lancsdes on Jun 6, 2019 17:14:58 GMT
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Post by Admin on Jun 10, 2019 13:19:36 GMT
3 day friendly against Susex at Horshamn starts tomorrow
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Post by apm51054 on Jun 11, 2019 15:11:31 GMT
Sussex 234 all out Lester and Parky 3 wickets each
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Post by lancsdes on Jun 12, 2019 7:42:14 GMT
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Post by apm51054 on Jun 13, 2019 15:05:05 GMT
Owais Shah hits 120 for 2nds
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Post by chris on Jun 13, 2019 17:10:29 GMT
Owais Shah hits 120 for 2nds Played for Highfield in LDCC last year, don't think he has so far this year, although his younger brothers are still there.
Is at Myerscough College and think also with the MCCYC.
Won the Edwin Kay Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Lancashire Under 19s last year.
Safe to assume he may well play for Lancashire seconds again sooner rather than later.
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Not Out half century for Jake Lehmann as well today.
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Post by Admin on Jun 13, 2019 18:28:05 GMT
The seconds hit the road again next week and like the firsts are in Derbyshire to play their seconds at Belper Meadows  And a bit of info about the ground Belper Meadow Cricket Club, founded in 1880, is set in the countryside in the historic and famous town of Belper which is in the heart of Derbyshire. We currently operate 4 senior teams a thriving junior section for all age groups and we also have a formidable ladies team. Our aim, as a whole club, is to produce local talent and ensure that we continue to improve the current team league standings year on year and bring more people into the game of cricket. Christchurch Meadow is widely considered to be one of the finest settings for cricket in Derbyshire. Based in the popular Belper Meadows Sports Facility. For spectators, our excellent facilities boast a well stocked bar with seating both indoor and outdoor. The pavilion balcony is ideal for looking out over the ground whilst enjoying the cricket, the bar and the hospitality. The ground has around 5,000 annual spectators for Cricket, including use by Derbyshire County Cricket Club for it's 2nd XI matches. The facility is used to host the local town's annual firework display which has attendances of around 1,000 people |
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Post by Admin on Jun 17, 2019 18:06:26 GMT
No play
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Post by Admin on Jun 18, 2019 18:25:48 GMT
Belper Meadows CC
Second XI Championship - North Group
Derbyshire 2nd XI
202
Lancashire 2nd XI
58/5 (23)
As with the firsts the weather will no doubt end this early
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Post by apm51054 on Jun 19, 2019 19:40:41 GMT
They tried to manufacture a game ended up about 50 short with 3 wickets left
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