To-day was the semi-finals of the Jack Hampshire Cup was is played for by Central Yorkshire clubs.Quoting from the Golden Jubilee brochure dated 1986 it states in 1985 Jack Hampshire died, at which point the CYCL decided that in view of Jack,s involvement in the introduction of this competition it should now be rescherduled to bear the name of Jack Hampshire.
The first match was between Altofts and Methley over 40 overs .Again quoting from the brochure , a difficult ground to find, close to Normanton, it is in the heart of mining country and clearly visible from the M62.They have played on their Lock Lane ground for over 100 years, their present pavilion having been built by mine owners , Pope @ Pearson in 1926.As the photograph shows the M62 and there is continous traffic noise which was a contrast to Esk Valley yesterday.
Altofts batted first and scored over 140 before been bowled out.Methley fielding was poor but were able to hold on to a few catches.The traffic noise was too much so I moved on to the second match Wrenthorpe and Hunslet Nelson.
Wrenthorpe have been winning all compertitions in this league for a few years as they have bought success however this year has changed.The main backer is pulling out which means that a number of paid players has moved on ie Gary Fellows and Paynter.I arrived at half time and the home side had scored 220 in their forty overs.The first person I met was Brian Senior dressed for summer but to-day had a cold wind.Moving round the ground I sat with the twins from Doncaster who I had last met at Cleethorpes.Hunslet Nelson were soon behind the run rate and started to lose wickets. As I left they were six wickets down with 9 over left wanting 100 runs.
At the moment Ican not find the results of the matches as they are not on total scorer or the league web-site..Also in either matches there was no programmes so I did not now the name of the players. Both problems could be solved easily.
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