Jeeves Cricket Ground

Posted by Brian Sanderson,

I sent off to Harrogate to join Ron Deaton and Nigel Pullen. We were starting our trip in Hewes.At The Stone House is were Jeeves was a gardener and a cricketer before the First World War.Jeeves became famous as the butler in P.G.Wodehouse,s books. However he was a very good cricketer born in Dewsbury. He was turn down by Yorkshire but was taken up by Warwickshire.His career was cut short by the War were he was killed.

The ground is about a half an mile down the hill toward the town.They were playing The Hawkes who are a friendly side based at Kellington who batted first. The pitch is a island in the middle of the river Ure.The batsmen were soon hitting the ball out of the ground. Tony Hutton,s car was hit twice before he moved it.Most of the Hewes side were youngsters.

Moving on to Lofthouse which is near Pateley Bridge.The ground is situated on the only flat ground in the area. They were playing Ripley Seconds who had scored one hundred and eight. However Lofthouse batsmen hit a number of six,s to win the match in quick time. One batsman scored eighty-two.

Next match was Glasshouse against Crakehall. Glasshouse had score one hundred and eighty-three and Crakehall had just started batting.The two opening bowlers were a thirteen year old lad and a twenty year old girl.They managed to get four wickets but lost the match easily.The team are struggling to keep going so I hope they succeed.It is a great ground with brilliant views.

Excellent day with three beautiful grounds and good company.