Waking up on Friday morning I was meet with rain which had not been forecast.So I thought I would call in at Kirkstall Educational ground ,which is nearby, to see Dave Hodgson, who is the groundsman.He soon told me that there had been another robbery at the club and the television had been taken.Part of the ground was waterlogged which surprised Dave as he was expecting to start rolling the pitch for to-morrow.He had looked at the forecast last night and it was expected it to be dry.
Moving on to Weetwood were Leeds and Bradford University were playing Cambridge University in a two day match.Arriving there there was no play due to the rain which had also surprised the Weetwood groundsman. The match did not start until 2.30 with Cambridge two wickets down from last night.Zafi who was playing his first match for the University had taken both wickets.The crowd numbered six including Tony Hutton and myself.
The afternoon was still cold with occasional sun but Leeds and Bradford made Cambridge struggle.Brian Senior wandered into the ground wrapped up for winter as he has not been well.Tea was taken at 4.35 with Cambridge 80 for 6 and the match would go on to 7.00 P.M.However I left as I am going to watch the Rugby League Challange Cup,cheering for Leeds Loiners.
The photograph was taken in 1930,s at Weetwood when Yorkshire used to play a pre-season match against Leeds University. The facilities for the spectators have not changed since that time.
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