Another interesting lot purchased on Ebay recently was the above menu in respect of a dinner to celebrate 40 years of Wombwell Cricket Society which was founded in 1951.
The first Secretary was Jack Sokell, picture above with Denis Compton and they had both the same birthdays which they are celebrating together. Winter coaching classes began in 1953 with the aim of encouraging local talent and through the years a number of county and international players have
emerged.
Arnie Sidebottom was the first to attain First-Class honours, followed by Graham Stevenson, Tim Boon , Martyn Moxon, Darren Gough and Joe Root. The classes are linked with coaching awards in memory of Society Patrons, the late John Arlott and Brian Johnston, and former Society stalwarts Derek Moxon, Jack Sokeill and Eric Sykes
Rest in peace Don.
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