Long Wednesday

Posted by Brian Sanderson,

I set off with Ron Stansfield to Newby Hall which is near Ripon.The match was Lord Taverners against Newcastle Lords Taverners.The ground is situated outside of the Hall.There are two grounds with are next to each other.

The Australian team included Bob Holland who a leg-spinner who played for Australia.Ron Deaton obtained his signature in his books and listen to his stories. Very nice man.

Lord Taverners included Richard Blakley and two Emmerdale actors.The Australian batted first however everything stopped when Ray Illingwoth arrived and photos were taken.

Moving on to Ripley were Ripley Knights Out were playing the Brookfield Brumbies.The ground is next to the Car Park and overlooks the Castle.Ripley were batting and hitting the ball over the ground.They scored over two hundred and fifty.

We moved on to Beckwithshaw were Cardinals against Gladstone Muddies . They were just finishing lunch and Cardinals were due to bat.We watched for thirty minutes and the ball went to the boundary frequently.

After lunch I went to Headingley to watch Yorkshire against Gloucestershire in a 40 over match.Yorkshire batted first and Gale batted well and scored 61 in 62 balls. Dawson and Young bowled well which slowed the runs down. However Mc Grath scored 76 in 80 balls and Yorkshire scored 247 in the forty overs.

Glouchester started well with Gidman and Porterfield and put on a century partnership.However Pyrah bowled well and took four wickets for forty-three.This helped to win the match .

Aexcellent match and arrived home at ten fifteen. Long day.