Derby Again

Posted by Brian Sanderson,

Sunday a chance to read the paper and have lunch at home.A five minute stroll and I am talking to Bob Procter who was there to get Rogers autograph because he is a Australian Test player.

Went in the Long Room to book a seat to watch the match inside. There is still a cold wind and had been raining.Spoke to William Roberts who had his daughter with him.He is looking forward to play-offs in football as he is a Huddersfield Town supporter. He will miss the Yorkshire v Holland match on Saturday due to the football.

Derby first team is as interesting as there second team.

Rogers -captain Born Perth Australia.
Hughes Born in West Indies
Park Born Zululand.
Smith .Born Johannesburg.
Sadler Born Dewsbury.
Redfern.Born Shrewsbury.
Goddard. Born Dewsbury.
Groenewald. Born Pietermaritzburg. You get 35 points in scrabble for that name . Yorkhire won the toss and batted.Yorkshire were struggling a little until Brophy came in to bat.I was sat next to a umpire from the Esk Dale League which is situated around Whitby.Tony visited this league last year and I hope to go this season.
Brophy reached 93 not out and the total was 241 for 4.The Derby bowling was poor at times. Sadler bowled a over which cost 11 runs.I could not understand why he bowled as there were more experienced bowlers available.

At the interval the sun had come out so I decided to watch the Derby innings from the Rugby Stand end with Andy from York.Had my first ice cream of the summer.
Patterson took the first wicket and Derby innings depended on Rogers.However at 57 he was caught by Rudolph on the boundary edge of Sanderson.No relation to me worse luck.It must be very proud to have your son playing for Yorkshire. Redfern and Sadler put on a stand of 44 however Derby were always behind the rate.They were bowled out for 141 with Patterson taking 6 wickets for 32. His best bowling.Heard that Leeds Rugby would be playing Wigan in the cup at the same time as the Lancashire match. Will be interesting how they keep the two supporters apart.

Stroll home for tea.Makes a change from driving.