- —--—-4

7’ Q.C.

T.D.

M.C.

C.B.E.

M.B.E.,

A.K.C.

M.B.E.

D.F.C.,

C.B.E. F.C.I.B.

C.B.E.

O.B.E. B.D.,

C.B.E.,

C.B.E.

HUHON

C.M.G.,

RICE GEHY

ROLES

WEELDE

TEMPLE

C.B.E.,

BAILEY

ROW,

HADLEE,

B.

SICK,

Chaplain

F.

HOWARD

M.

SIMPSON

VERVELDE

WOOLMER

SIME,

GABRIEL A. STEPHENSON,

E.

Van

PAUL

R. HUNTER, K. T. W.

G.

K.

SWANTON,

J. STEWART,

A.

A. R.

H.

C. J.

J. LEONARD

R.

R. C.

C. Club

K. JOHNSTON,

J. M. Sir

R. J.

W.

E. SUBBA

H.

W.

D.

GRIFFITH,

Sir

D.

E. RICHARD M.

R.

H.

Col.

C.

Sir

BRIAN

Rev. S.

Club Ct.

Honour

His

EDINBURGH

1936

OF Fellows

Members

POPPLEWELL

LAUDY

MUNN GRIERSON

MONEY

Presidents

HAMILTON

Patton

G.

G.

Founder C.

DUKE President

Life

L

Vice—President

D.

R.

D.

FOUNDED

Past D.

OLIVER

HENRY

THE

Honorary

Forty Life

Hon.

Q.C.

SIR

[email protected]

H.R.H.

CU.,

T.D.

Grave

http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/fortydub

K.T.,

O.B.E C.B.E.

The

E-mail: C.B.E.,

O.B.E. O.B.E.

CD.

M.B.E.

WARNER C.B.E.

O.B.E.

M.B.E.

site:

O.B.E.

Graces

HOBBS

E

SUTCLIFFE

GILLIGAN

APPLEYARD

GRIERSON G.

MENZIES,

ALLEN,

SIMPSON SOWERBY

GAEKWAD

SMITH,

R.

REID,

SHELMERDINE CLOSE,

JOHN IC], W.

B.

K.

K. E.

W.

R. GRAVENEY,

MURRAY,

BENAUD,

TRUEMAN,

B. 0.

R.

J. PELHAM Sir T. of 0.

A.

J.

HENRY

I.

S.

R. .I

W. D. ILLINGWORTH,

G. HERBERT ROBERT

FRANCIS

J.

M.

F.

GEORGE

Sir

T.

R.

Sir

Sir

Curator

Hon.

Rt.

/ W C) B NC, IC) \.INC,BoW SCIMITAR_/ SCIMIT)R MA U U N NI N N LIE “\.BMIIIII Forty Club Officers Micky Stewart, Raman Subba Row and Hon. General Secretary Hon. Treasurer Hon. FixturesSecretary R H.BOWN T.R.WOODCOCK P.C.SIBLEY Dennis Silk elected as Life Members 133 Palace View, 2 MayfairAvenue, Holmleigh,WilHamstowe Bromley, WorcesterPark, CombeDowne Three distinguished cricket doyens, SurreyKT47SL Bath BA25ET KentBR13EP Micky Stewart, Raman Subba Row and Dennis Tel:020 8460 4648 Tel:020 8337 4069 Tel:01225 832924 Silk have been elected Honorary Life Members of the XLClub. Hon. ResultsSecretary Membership Secretary WILLIAMS MRS.P.M.GAYW000 J. A. Dennis Silk, former Headmaster, President of the 46 St. Catherine’sCrescent, HartleyCottage, HartleyGreen, Sherborne, AshRoad,Hartley, MCCand chairman of the old TCCB,has spoken Dorset DT96DE KentDA37BL at the Club dinner on three occasions and was Tel:01935 817999 Tel:01474 702106 down for a fourth appearance last year only to fall off a ladder and injure himself.

‘It wasn’t really funny,’ he said. “It was pretty Forty Club Committees scary and I count myself rather lucky. I was up a ladder pollarding a willow tree and was ExecutiveCommittee: J. F.HydeBlake(Chairman)(NT);C.D.E.Bazalgette(SO);J. A.G.Cawdry(NE); stretching out to teach a recalcitrant branch Dr.K.Crabtree(WE);A.B.Gale(SX);R.0. Gaunt(NE);T.S. HalefEC);R.C.A.Hart(CP); when the ladder spun round and I fell like B.D.Hunter(SX);Dr.F.J. lmms(SX);J. M.Roberts(EC). greased lightning. I landed on my back seeing

CricketCommittee: C.D.E.Bazalgette(Chairman)(S0);E.B.C.Aitken(SO);A.B.Gale(SX);R.C.A.Hart(CP); stars and I was fortunate not to be badly hurt. B.L Smith(CP). I I was sixteen feet off the ground. wouldn’t recommend it. FinanceCommittee: B.D.Hunter(Chairman)(SX);A.J. Gaywood(CP);D.G.Laudy(SX):R.W.PullenFCA(SX).

DinnerCommittee: Dr.F.J. lmms(Chairman)(SX);D.i. R Cattermole(EC);R.G.Munn(SX);I.D.Witchell(Si]. “My daughter was recounting later about two people she knew who fell from a ladder and died OverseasTours MickyStewart so it’s a dangerous business.” Committee: R.C.A.Hart(Chairman)(CP);R.W.Bassett(CP);R.Helyar(CP);I.R.Farthing(CP); B.0. Hunter(SX)

THEPRESIDENT,THECHAIRMAN,THEHON.GENERALSECRETARYANDTHEHON.TREASURERAREEXOFFICIO MEMBERSOFALLSTANDINGSUBCOMMIHEES. To defer the cost New Blood Needed On of this Handbook, (Theinitials in brackets indicate Member’sdistrict) we are asking The XLExecutive Committee members to take We need enthusiastic members to serve on the Club’s Executive H Forty Club Subscription Rates advertisements. Committee and they have to be nominated and seconded in writing. They should provide a short written statement, giving his Yearbeginning 1st October,2001 AnnualSubscriptionand Joining Fee A full page in colour job or profession, his involvement with cricket and its (Payableonly by DirectDebit) costs £250 and administration and, if seeking re—election,details of his service to the committees. The date of birth of the candidtate should be Joining Fee£20.00 the 3,500 copies go clearly stated. Annual Subscripions around the world. U.K.residents:£15.00 Overseas:£7.50 Nominations should reach the General Secretary by July 1. Voting On payingone subscriptionfor Lifeon election (inaddition to joining fee) or subsequently: Contact Peter Robinson papers, including the candidates’ statements, will be sent out to U.K. Overseas the members in August. Members may vote by post, or in person Over40 but under 50 £225.00 £90.00 on 01732 840003 at the AGM, by using the postal ballot form. Committee members Over 50 but under 60 £150.00 £60.00 or email: Over60 £75.00 £37.50 [email protected] serve for three years in rotation and may offer themselves for re election.

2 3 1 A Message from your Chairman Sportsmanship and good order Jack Hyde Blake returns to Ashes cricket... The eagerlyawaited annual Handbookhas once examinations, nearly all schools have renewed again been improvedin format and presentation their fixtures for the coming season. Thisis agree that it is now an a wonderful confirmation that the XLClub’s and I hope that members even though schools’ cricketers excellent product of which we can be proud. style of playingis still very much required Elsewherein the Handbookyou will read the by the schools authorities. We will also detailed report of the HonoraryGeneralSecretary continue our policyof playingabout 25°/a are still chipping away! on the activities of the Clubduring the past year. of our fixtures against veteran club sides. For further information of members, I would the Ouroverseas tours have been fully booked One of the most heartening features of each other. Ignoring his grammar, this is what he through some of the matters which the liketo go I and we lookforward to touring South Africa England’s1—4loss to Australia last summer was had to say: “Me personally,as Captain, am not a committee and its sub in Februaryand either Antigua, the comeback of sportsmanship. At an MCC big one for arm waving or clapping and all that committees will be a panic, Cyprus,Sri Lankaor Malta in dinner at Arundel on June 25 Steve Waugh sort of stuff. That throws me to state of addressing in the year 2002. November. We are lookingat the promised that he would not only retain the to be honest. I am more for quiet concentration. play. You in body language, you can tell Thecentral problemthat possibilityof going to Argentina, Ashes but reimpose good manners and fair can tell the by end of how they looked at 500-5 the other day and how today’sXLClubhas, and from Chileand Brazilin 2003. Our Not many people believed him but the to looked when we had the West Indies at 90- which a number of other annual TriangularTournament the tour Glenn McGrath was even smiling they 7. There was probably the same amount of noise smaller and possiblyperennial between us and our peer clubs in opponents and congratulating them. but the body language and looking in people’s problemsarise, is the Hollandand Denmark,so Three of the Australians, Adam Gilchrist,the eyes and stuff was slightly different so you can reduction in the number of wonderfullystaged by us at most decent of their players, opening batsman clap your hands and wave your arms as much as new playingmembersjoining Oakham School last year, will Michael Slater and Steve Waugh himself actually you like,that for me is generally panic setting in, the Club. About 150 members continue in its atmosphere of great walked. Any by the end of a happy series some please do something we need you, get Gilchrist leavethe Clubeveryyear. friendship and will be played in England players including Mark Ramprakash, Alec our for Christ’ssake. Manyof them are, of course, Copenhagenthis year. On the Stewart and Mark Butcher left the crease not active playingmembers. subject of major events, our great voluntarily. If this spread throughout Test cricket “I watch a lot of golf and I suppose golf is the Thefigures produced by the Annual Dinnerwill again take ICCReferees would be put out of a job. benchmark on how a game should be played and

MembershipSecretary place in the Savoy Hotel and we conducted. I think it is more than just the Jock Hydehanding overthe The sight of seeing Butcher being almost indicate that we would be HerbertHunter rrophyat the Nevill again expect it to be a sell out. players, the coaches, the way its commentated mobbed by the Australians to shake his hand on happy to recruit around 100 new playing on, the clubs, everything, with guidelines as this We have adopted a policyof modernising, his memorable innings of 173 at Headingley was memberseveryyear. Thefigure for the last couple is how you play the game of cricket. You know, streamlining and promoting the XLCluband this a historic event. Can players lower down the of years has been between 60 and 70. this is not how Peter Alliscommentates on his golf, the willcontinue with a WorkingPartywhich is scale, from county cricket down to the village enough to sustain the playingstandards and respect from player to player. I think we are examiningthe possibilitiesof upgrading our green, follow this example? One doubts it but reasonable age levelof our cricketteams. Work losing that slightly in cricket.” website and examining the possibilitiesof the what happens at the top often permeates down was done last year by a special MembershipTask usage of email. Allin all, we have much to look and we can only hope. Forceto investigate and suggest new methods of forward to in the forthcoming season. One thing recruitment. One result has been the creation Another good sign from a we cannot organise is the weather but we hope of a Schoolmastersand CricketCoachescategory disappointing English for the best. I can confirm that the rumour that of membershipon reduced terms, starting summer was the the XLClub is contemplating introducing ladies’ this year,to encourage the schoolscricket comments made by cricketto play against schoolgirlsis unfounded! fraternity to join in our efforts to take the spirit of Englandcaptain Nasser cricketto the schools. Thisyear we intend to Mygood wishes go to all the enthusiastic officers, Hussain at a panel concentrate on helpingour Match Managers to the ExecutiveCommittee and its sub—committees, following Richie Benaud’s propose new candidates from those they meet on also to the DistrictChairmenand the Match Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s on eve of the Second the cricketfield. Managers and all those who play for and support the Test. He was asked about the Clubfor a happy season. We have been greatly encouraged that, despite players talking too much difficultieswith a shortened term and additional on the field and abusing Bran 5covell,NasserHussainand the late BryanButler,formerBBCsoccercorrespondent

5 the Furness

Henry

to

an

they Wendy

in

the

Parks,

so

offer

2001.

him. born,

shouted:

his

the

plays

in Enjoy.

“Sorry,” can

of

He Bobby

XL

master

members

winning

year

tables,

we

the

to

the

back. If said.

corrected

proud chance

it

keeper Guddess’Dublin

he

of playing

ask

dropped. close

previous

was

separate good

take ‘Kitchen

batsman.”

a

politely

that,”

wicket

the

urges

on

game!” matches.

were

should

curriculums

in

chance coach,

had

at

say

not

the lucky

They

GS

they

the Portsmouth’s

batsman

have

“Apologies,

school

very

Trophy

enjoy

Hampshire see

Game

times, Season

in

Committee

are shouldn’t

all

to

Yin.

must

other

opponents

the whether

J

meal

sport

is ti

only Former “You Let’s “You Portsmouth Grierson said and The youngsters.

at

of and

Points 7

the

schoolboy

a

he

the

consider

GS May

interest calls

from

members

ground.

with

south had

on

tea.

that

slips the

importance

provision blamed players

this

who

our

might

more

day

the

any XC

because thought

the

the

the

of

Dalkey,

at players in

and

Barracks

with

the Portsmouth

tea

surprise Portsmouth

Mellow

and

beauty

supplied was

cream

should.

tea

size

fraternising

Chung

stimulate no

big

Playing

de the from

their

glad

more

managers

in

a scorching

we

Hilsea and

to

born caught

in

the

of

sitting best

a

Raising sandwiches

was

cricket I’m

are

experience.

old Chris

on

it

part

jam

omission of goddess” on

comes

have the

of

nominates cake

boys

match

ebullient

some

pie

Dublin the

helping

their

Talking

only batsmen

appeared

the

on types

defeat The in

active

the

Editor played

XL pavlova

cream

mud

kitchen usually

XL

manager Furness

which appetites. the

provides

opponents

from

noticed

strawberry and

part

have

I Our

cake

was

the encouragement, resurgence

populations,

Ms.

big

“the “We but

our

School

cake idea

to

Chung.

of

it. or cricketer

full

different

match Furness,

as

school

the

a

an

benefit

have that

Yin

nine—wicket

match

said: Mississippi Six Scones, Strawberry Fruit one Strawberry Ginger

ethnic

and

match?

Dublin, Guinness.

The important With charge advice take And can

Which herself Grammar Wendy 23 XL XL’s The following: boys enjoyed She Now of seconds.” of Chinese the had side,

got up,

too

it

One

end

them

are

to

Editor

regularly.

the

grow

that

“we’ve 173

to

be

bowl

rejects his

the in

or

Holder’s

officials

chant comments.

start

happens slips

captains

should

something out, the

umpire heed

can

most but

do the

An

Scovell,

fielders

them cutover

offensive

tell

schools

Let’s

should

and

Aussies

mind.

infantile bowl

the

with

Brian audacious

is

rest?

to

should

Or at

levels

up on

bitten

unfortunately

By

summer the

appeals

all

stop.

put

really They last

but playing comes

at them.

hard

to

lbw

coaches

and

about

This

got Butcher

catch

The

these Heathngley

Umpires Murk

at example weak

example out.” several to If it. what has

vanguard. 6

in

a

the

a

its

the

and a

The a

like

Test

to

‘em

be

noise

passed his

rapidly!

up.”

with improve should

wait, game and

saying: and

and

the be him

the

many

shouting

from

way. the of

pitch

to “roll

lbw,

for

has

umpires

in,

inane,

modern of

that men excesses. the

bowled

could

rent

cracked

year

benchmark

too or

also

recalled told

intervention

and the rather

game

that

is

out

cricket sports atmosphere

able

are

Woods,

Kop

in

abuse

the Thorpe Lee

rest

should

first golfers catching

in ten

the

many

his

lesson of

barrage and

and

the there

was

raised

to

a

young

the

glove,

that a

down the

scene

weighed Tiger!”

the

long

were

given curb

Tiger

a

Thorpe too

more hear

Brett

cricket

Sadly,

it some a

after

game

who past,

suggestion

for

have

with

after the

result

Mr in on

setting

Umpires

Far

such

a

to and

was

do

Waugh

any

playing

came remark

a comments

really

absolute

the

the

don’t

Dexter schools,

air in

and

concept

to

are like

Cord’s. when

is fielders

they ‘go

as But

medal

Graham in

Lee an

with

gentlemanly aviary

umpire

struck

at vacate a

Ted team the You

Steve

Most

is

got

at

summer step

Thorpe

and

like lax

an

tolerate

abusive

to sledging.

think the

his

rather

against

to

Yet

exhortations.

nodded I

most

hand.

embrace Test

Dessie”

has

Waugh

Aussies

play last

unluckily.

an too given

like no

later

not

away. meaningless.

should

ethics.

to

shouting.

got

interesting

his

the and

and,

the be

ball

batsman,

spoke

resjonded bouncer

President bowlers

its

performance Holder, in he is was Greg.”

Steve for

an

been

panel

balls

Waugh

Second

Referees.

matches

harmlessly. colleagues

is would

almost

the

MCC “Well,

and captain notch, attacking everybody. way everybody it

Golf over copy to shouts is chipping by “great If XL

case becomes their encouraged

brutal should bone John Test the Surrey addressed Holder victim assailant somewhat he Lee. Two have ICC there strike

it

a

quick.

tokeu

signing.” one.

Club.

Gary

and

opener

Carmody,

fielders fairly XL

Club’s

CS

but

good

tie

the a

the

inaugurated

Keith

the

dropping

bowls

XL

to

He’s

is

of heavily

Portsmouth he who

from

it the

sparing

and

quite spell.

recruits

bemused

A

captain

that

wear

lost derived

first

forty

offered,

to

we

his

State

younger field

embarrassment fields in

were

ago.

the reached

well

reminded

of

players

matches.

just

years

Carmody

possible

catches

Australian

one

are

its

to

is He’s

“Unfortunately bowled No

the an The fifty

back

9

blazer

require

was

23.

members

to

Gary June.

blue May

game captain,

in

a

on

Carmody

staged

who

in

a

a

Playing policy navy

Series agreed.

Waugh’s

Portsmouth

slips

Mellow,

employ Hambledon

six

wasn’t

Steve

Portsmouth

readily to

de

“It

use NatWest I the in

against

that

to

first

the

and

Chris

said:

in team

Hilsea

the

side

part

at Shotton,

XL

slips

believed

first

proof.

were Carmody

the

School,

Club

is summer

Gary

The

some

experts

last

this Looking so.

Forty

the

Most

Australians Not field the

And skippered Grammar picture. wanted

first be Sir

to

too

the

there

were

or

sixteen

his John

as

low

took

was

walk when Cricket”,

the

a of

country.

were

score.

there a whether square.

colleagues

of

by

score hit

books,

attention of

and the encountered!

example, around gully

School

like

Castle, they and

to lobs! Art

in

their

down, built

For whereas

had

highest The patience was side.

keen more the address:

arm until

“The

King’s

he

actually Secretary,

ball shone

forward

the

the coaching

age

school and

very

boys. left apart, Gaywood,

concerns,

chat deliveries

by the had

sun

superfluous. 21,

should

side

sides

enough. e—mail

@supanetcom

MCC the Cathedral,

MEMBERS

Just 27

promising well

on encouraging the

slow

the

public off

but

was

masterful

by average

an

down Century 35.

Paddy

nominated

up

been his

took on school very flinging the

slips,

NEW idea cricketing

nasty. The

a

6th

by

has top,

basics?

oldest Membership

also

on

kept worn

the finished

ground, mid Mrs.

have was

Rochester who off

two studied

thought:

the are

the

a

of the

good

p-gaywood

Bradman’s our

were

now be

in

a boys

John to

Editor

weren’t

only aircraft

second lovely and mind final

they players

MacDonald-Barker

would

nearby

a

still

the

Their eventually Williams, run. Extras

noisiest

Your competitive. They

and One is

given Donald

should were “Bradders”

four One deep It’s

the

Saxons one’s

Tony flying

Rattle!”

8

for

as

for

and

sent

on

head of

Smith, the the losing

—

unable

year?

ball

then

slower,

the Schools in

both boasts

short to

of

2000,

law

quick

no shouted: v

last

from

runs, helmets

skipper

and

was

in the

and

XL joy the over Bradley School

time

call new winners

day who

123 is

of He

young

pretty needed partner wear

“Go the

shout to old

bowling “Bradders” Carmichael. sports,

older

first

the

managed 1604

to matches

Kings

his

only passed

cover including

in

left

Trophy

year the

kept Tom

Death cover

ironies 2001.

match failed

our

the at

and features

usually

bowled

and

under talented

original several

for He certainly

in players, Taunton, -

a have

the

reappear. on

in

veterans

rattle.”

up

Carmichael.

end,

boys XL back Tom Fifteen

overs opener of India

managed

founded deliveries

most batsmen, XL umpire they

cover not

fielding

—

pitch. Grierson

six the

would and

XC

the One

pitch

nominates the the was death

older

they did —

protection. boy

College, deliveries

yorking

excelling ront

to pavilion Pavilion schoolboys

hard

that “Bradders”, he lenient

after

the wickets. the

but

was

and

occasion

is of the

Henry

Editor successive

the wear

off School

for

of

nine Hart,

helmets.

match, remaining Southborough this

continue

grassy, rather

the

ranks Which Rochester Your “Go Fortunately

survive by

from a three of

A any transgression to

for cricket whereas rarely

On helmets.

proceeded sportsman

the taken Ron the Kings .1. A NOSTALGIC RETURN Fly me to the moon! History was made last summer: our first and she replied that they did not have the 4 1 member to pilot an aircraft to play in a XL necessary equipment. She recommended the game in the UKwas John Bates of Bedworth. military at Cottesmore or Wyton and Wyton He is believed to be the first and we applaud provided the information. 1I ‘,. his enterprise. ,‘ Then I spotted a helicopter, hovering about a The game was at LeysSchool in Cambridge on mile in front of me to my right, and the man at

May 24 and this is his story. Wyton suggested I followed it in to Connington.

I landed safely and thanked the helicopter pilot.

“I have commuted by road to various places in By now Robert had left for road. I had a quick the Eastern Counties and always found hold ups comfort break before taking to the air again and Theapproach to StanyhurotCollege

so having gained my pilots licence, I decided to arrived at Cambridge at 2 pm. I still had a taxi Stonyhurst College was founded more than 400 beautiful pitch, under a sky of azure blue with a use a Cessna 152 to fly to Cambridge via journey to the school, arriving late. I replaced years ago and XLmanager Frank Henry stunning backdrop of the RibbleValleyon one Peterborough, picking up our skipper Robert the young sub and Robert asked me to bowl and reminiscences about two widely spaced out side and the cupola topped towers of the Smith on the way. I arranged to meet him at I soon took a couple of wickets. visits to the school. College on the other. Connington Airfield, near Peterborough, at 12.30

but unfortunately the plane was being used for I told him that would have to fly back by 6 pm He writes: Crickethas been playedat I toiled through fifteen avers, without taking a a lesson until 12.05 and another one had gone or pay a commercial handling charge, almost the Stoneyhurst for almost two hundred yearsbut in wicket, and was out for a duck but it was a u/s. The instructor told me that Automatic equivalent of a months mortgage. So it turned its earlyyears it was exiled to the Continent. The memorable and pleasurable occasion and it Direction Finding equipment was also u/s and out to be a very short game for me. I am happy formation of Stoneyhurst CCsaw its first match in showed a side of life available only to few. How the fuel was low! to report that the return flight was uneventful 1860 and in 1878 the first Australian side toured grateful we are to the XLClub for the extension and took less than an hour. England. The party consisted of only twelve to our cricket lives by allowing us back so many I eventually got airborne at 12.40 and not playersand when injuriesand illnessstruck, years later. knowing Connington, I failed to pick it up and After the trials and tribulations of this outside help was called up and one of the recruits The school, depleted by exams, were bolstered by asked the lady controller for more details. She experience, severely handicapped by fairly large was WilliamTobin,a Stoneyhurst boy who was a their South African coach Martin van Jaarveld, provided them and crossing the A1(M)I city airports closing their gates to light aircraft brilliantfast bowler and an excellent batsman. and he scored 95 in their total of 156 in reply to expected to see the airfield. I saw only farmers’ by 6 pm, I am resigned to reaching Eastern

fields. I called her again requesting a bearing Counties destinations in future by road!” Myfirst appearance, in the Colts, took place the XL’s181—8.Keith Roscoe’s5—29from 11 fifty years ago and I remember facing a team overs was a just reward and he celebrated by coached by the legendary “Big”Jim Smith of devouring a huge BayleyArms steak pudding Middlesexand England. We played on a and chips.” Frank Henry

XLSquad (Dstrict ChairmanRichardEvansin c/wiesIat ease John Batesand the Cessna 752

10 11

Hull XL (M. Drawn. XL College, dcc: 128-7. 191-5 CLUB Won. dec: 84-9. Hymes rain. Lost. SC 159-9 - COLLEGE CLUB SCHOOL 222-3 CLUB XL 170-5. cancelled. dcc: 92-3. XL SCHOOL dec: CLUB cancelled. cancelled 166-3 Match dcc: cancelled. cancelled. XL

SCHOOL 2001 195-3 FRAMLINGHAM Match SHREWSBURY Match LEATHERHEAD 208-5 167: Match Match 175 SCHOOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL dec: dcc: VI CC. Drawn. TAUNTON Drawn. Drawn. SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL. SCHOOL UNDER COLLEGE 122-8 150-9 89:

SCHOOL Results VALENCE PARK Lost. Drawn. 60).

149-9. 92-8. EDWARD MARGARET’S BEES JOHN’S CLUB CLUB CLUB 122-B. 152-4. KING NORWICH LANCING CLUB Davies SEFON SUHON CUMBRIA CLUB Drawn. ST. XC WARWICK CHIGWELL ST. XL ST. XL 13 rain. 170-9. SCHOOL - Cost. rain. rain. - rain. ASHVILLE Match - - cancelled. ASKES rain. 79-2. SCHOOL rain. - cancelled - 53): 45-0. rain. cancelled. cancelled Match - cancelled cancelled SCHOOL Match Drawn. cancelled Match Match cancelled COLLEGE WARE. Match Illingworth Match cancelled HABERDASHER’S GOROONSTOUN 5-20). (H. Match Match Lost. TAUNTON. dcc: dcc: dec SCHOOL COLLEGE Match COLLEGE. POCKCINGTON SCHOOL

WORKSOP rain. Playg SCHOOL — Wilkinson 146-4. SCHOOL. 189-9 78: 145-9 193-9 70: COLLEGE COLLEGE. (D. SKINNERS EDMUNDS CLUB CLUB CLUB

CLUB CLUB LORE]TO BRYANSTON HAILEYBURY. CRANBROOK 123-9 FRIES ST. KING’S abandoned MAY XC Drawn. COLLEGE XL XL

CHELTENHAM THE XL XL

APRIL

it

did

off

of

skill

side

by

only

at

you

left

be must

in

The

1V

news

the

Gaunt

match

set

keep

the

been

the

It

Hymers

two

to even

a

fielding

What

in

Alex

some

tour

other

game

hear

by

mark

slow

in

school

it. nobly

these

but

The

I

has

on inaugural

place

Stoppard playing

the

was

who

cameras

and

over

elder David

splendid

it

in

budge. weather

is)

Club Club.

the

the

the with

all of

the from

inexperienced

a

bad

them!

for

leg

Yorkshire

proved put

career

worthwhile

The

with

and,

television

(bodyline

to

it

Tom

took

The on

a

at

Our

a

wickets.

off

to

that

call

do

of shine

Forty dispositions

of

defeated so

triangular

played

that

with

long

tried

before

either

batsmen

Cricket

stirrings.

not

actor local

responded

get

occasion

to

poverty

eleven

do

toss

the

ourselves,

eight

of

(Alex

building, does

was

relatively

to

remarkable

facility outposts

were

take

was

make

to

the

and

octogenarian’s

sunny

the

Pennines.

Even

unwilling

interview

by

full

country. whingers!

of

tidings

spin.

Australians

pair

sun

presence him of

presenting

school

a

and

entire

telephone

unusual

our the

of

the

later

The the

pains

lost

single a

amazingly

of

school

the

pleading

drama

hit

the of

remote

to between

featured inter—district NetherHeld

arm known

nament be

of

The

days

Yorkies

The

The

something

the

in

set

some

semi—retired

Yorkshire

of

we

his

educationally

to

by

a

young

margins.

by

television, worthy

spectators

their

week

new

athleticism

main

short lot.

had

of

a

non—striker

signs

a

interview

player.

and

of

that

of

and

a ploy

bearing

for

for

received

only

a

the results

were

the

to

fixture.

the

aiming

have

and

as

in were

Not

of

comfortable

and

general

same

horde

best

a

mustered

find

bettered ridiculously

challenge

whilst 79

might

ask? opening and College narrowest

to the Houlgate

for assembling manager

side,

game

there wanted celebration backdrop establishment performance

The

front rolled,

the suggested

statesman

vintage)

on

a

is

The

dont

mills

and

the

for play

with

the

tent

in

that

in

Dream

crowd

set

recruited

was playing

showed best

and

at dont

somebody it!

cover

rarely welcome

of

Hull

team

satanic

dusty

vast

had

at

a

against certainly master

of

the of

Yorkshire

marquees.

in

year

process

readers

looked

on School they

leader

country.

of

full

the

hospitality

accommodate outrageously

extra crop

for

dark the

cheaply

East

a

lack

course

a

All

this

What our

cameras

to

played

an the

our

Played

skipper

that

stern

or

of festive fell

the

down

that

some

had

in Hymers

short for

expected

on

not from

games

our

North

ushered

current the

Only

on sun to faces

be

years.

grim

belief

before.

and of

factories,

likewise

weaken

goings

Club

team

Giggleswick

had

a

news

April

the The

wickets

The

a

of

to

strength,

is

at

day

of

grounds

of players

catch

Yorkshire. day, Houlgate

might

it

opposition

Forty

playing

Club several

A

have

in evidently

start

the

alongside century I

as end

regularity.

Attendants

Bootham game

a

the

for

guest

hills

The

agreed

against

The

fun

wickets.

sunny

widespread

enjoyed.

enjoy the belt.

p.c,erAlex

quite

of

perceived

a

the

parks

Well, us!.

readers!

Members class,

for

had steady

at

be

is and grind

his

backgrounds

picturesque game a oldest

almost

barren car

to

shone.

own to

true

dear

Headingley

2000

Rare couple

Clubs

cricket members

not In

bleak South. most

crumbling played (opposite). Pocklington

and try Pocklington,

There shines. warm greeted

into

a

sun although

our at his

charge monotonous

on good with under After XL 53):

Won.

171-

(D.

Roscoe Robinson

COLTS

VI

174.

Wickson

(K.

Won. 60):

249-4.

COLLEGE

Lost.

279-8

(R. Anderson

SCHOOL Peter

SWINFORD

163 C.

72. with

CLUB

Gower

CLUB EDWARD

COLLEGE

73,

OLD 148-1

XL 187-2.

N.

SEAFORD

XL

CEREDIGION

Lost.

CANFORD bowIer

KING SCHOOL SCHOOL

68,

CLUB

106):

dcc:

67):

dcc:

Drawn.

71): XL quick

1041:

SCHOOL

54):

HIGH

253-6.

Flick Warrington

HaIl

Booth

245-6

WINCHESTER BOLTON

283-4

(J.

(F. (A. 147: (B.

201-9. Jones Russian

Lost.

Mitchell Murray

dcc (K. dcc: dcc: dcc dec dcc

DUNDEE OAKHAM

SCHOOL

Won.

(S.

(A.

SCHOOL

Drawn. COLLEGE

SCHOOL

67.

SCHOOL

120-5.

191-2 179-9 119 170: 184: 168 174-7

203-B 218-9 251—6

275-6

Lost. Lost.

Won.

Won.

144).

Lost.

CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB

180-5. 193-6.

COLLEGE GRESHAM’S BETHANY Earl BLOXHAM XL XL Won. HOSPITAL XL XL XL 53). 7-40). XL ARDINGLY WOODBRIDGE XL 4. XL XL XL XL Dover’sAlexKorobkin, 15

(B.

159-

overs

134.

CLUB

COLTS

118-3.

113-2.

(45 LONDON

COLLEGE

Lost.

G.

156-5.

XL

193-2

124-1.

(0.

OF

571:

56):

rain.

62,

HOLBROOK

CLUB

cancelled.

TAUNTON -

152-1

Lost.

dcc:

107

ACADEMY

CLUB

5-59).

CITY SCHOOL

COLSTON’S

XL

TRINITY

SCHOOL

STONYHURST

James

Wood Swift

50s

XL

K.

J.

Match

R.

197-6 53):

111: Won.

SCHOOL

COLTS HIGH

721: ROCHESTER LLANGENNECH

931: Steele 269-2. rain.

COLLEGE 63):

DOLLAR cancelled

65, 61,

dcc: - 60,

OVER

(A. Won.

Won.

cancelled.

57):

Drawn.

5-29).

52):

SCHOOL

Berry Jones

Molloy SCHOOL 91. Smith Kochart Ashford SCHOOL Drawn. Drawn. 192-4 Match Courtney

SCHOOL

SCHOOL 55w).

HOSPITAL

STRATHALLAN ANDOVER QUEEN’S

234-9

GLASGOW

Won.

Xl

Match (A.

Xl (6. (B. (S. (D. (A. (S.

cancelled

53).

Roscoc

140-5.

YORKSHIRE

Williams

Drawn.

Bennett

dcc

dcc: dcc: dcc: dec dec dec dec dcc dcc

Smith

dcc:

KING’S 129-7.

REED’S

ROYAL

(K.

COLTS

(R. CC

(J. 5-22).

K.

Match SCHOOL

GRAMMAR

GRAMMAR

CATHEDRAL

ACADEMY.

VINTAGE

SCHOOL Murray

146 170-4

56):

123: 181-5 157-8: 164-9 162 182-8 187-8 173-2 116-7 Lost. 208-3 147 268-4 165: 153-8 233-8

125-7.

85,

Lost.

Lost.

CC.

(A.

Drawn.

CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB. CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB

match). Lost. 163-8. NEWPORT Morgan BEDFORD KANGAROOS ORMSKIRK Drawn. XL XL Won. Newman LLANDOVERY GLASGOW Scarborough DARTFORD XL XL 180-6 XL COLLEGE JUNE 8. XL XL XL XL ODNEY Lost. 166-4. XL GLENALMOND COLLEGIATE HEREFORD Won. XL XL XL XL SCHOOL XL XL

ret): rain.

ST.

Drawn.

Lost. -

59

Won.

148.

rain.

102-5.

57):

ROSSALL -

202-8.

125.

Drawn. 135-7.

126-5.

126-5.

Match

Earl

71-4.

51):

cancelled

D.

Williams

175

CLUB

GRAMMAR

COLLEGE

R. ACADEMY

CLUB

CLUB SCHOOL

91-2. 122-6.

XL

cancelled

91,

Match XL 67,

XL

ACADEMY

UNDER

dcc:

CLUB

70:

Match

dcc: CC

XL

Booker-Carey

Harries

Robinson

BOOTHAM - BEARWOOD KELVINSIDE

PORTSMOUTH

RAMSGATE

(F.

260-2

SCHOOL.

(P.

(R.

190-8

EDINBURGH

dcc: Lost. dcc dcc:

dec:

COLLEGE

dcc:

SCHOOL Won. dec

dec

rain.

SCHOOL -

COMBE

SCHOOL COLLEGE

101-5 176-9

194-5 200-4 127.

SCHOOL

GORE

179-7 135-5:

181-1. 214-2

205-7

PEMBROKESHIRE

LEYS

CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB

CLUB CLUB CLUB

CLUB

MONKION

CRANLEIGH Lost. abandoned Lost. XL MILLFIELD XL XL SCHOOL XL Won. WYMONDHAM

BISHOPS

SCHOOL Drawn. XL

XL LAWRENCE NORTH XL Drawn.

XL

THE 14

towards

rain. -

207-5

Smith

SCHOOL

SCHOOL

looking

(K.

CLUB

110-4.

ABBEY

SCOTLAND

HOSPITAL

rain.

XL

cancelled

BEDFORD

cancelled.

Drawn. Lost.

Match -

191-5

Pavilion

HIGHGATE

ALLEYNS

62):

dcc:

64): MILTON

SCHOOL

Match

batting

Match

CLUB 70-4.

5-23).

61):

134-2.

651:

ELIZABETH

College

XL

cancelled

107):

206-4

Lost.

19s.

50s

CLUB

Davies

Stedman

Helyar

Short

5Os

Weeranatna

Holt

XL

QUEEN SCHOOL

Match

(R. (A.

(M. 189-3:

OVER

(T.

COWBRIDGE

Mike

Woodward

(J.

177-6.

UNDER

Won.

5tonyhu,st

OVER

136:

dec

dec

dec dcc:

(M. dcc

dcc

Won.

dcc: KENT

Won. the

rain.

153.

Valley—

SCHOOL —

SCHOOL

SCHOOL COLLEGE.

GRAMMAR

186-5 133-8

174-7 147-7

179-7

122-9 75).

from

133;

Lost. 126.

226-4 Drawn. 111-9

16s

SCHOOL

Ribble

Won.

view

CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB

Sears CLUB

CLUB CLUB

CLUB

the

A

188-1. 131-9.

LLANELLI XL MODERN XL BRISTOL LEICESTERSHIRE XL (P. UNDER XL

XL

FOREST SCHOOL abandoned XL DOWNSIDE 561. XL Drawn. WATFORD RATCLIFFE

XL — I

OLDBEDEORDIANSCC. Matchcancelled. XLCLUB218-8 dec (C.Tarrant 70): COLFE’SSCHOOL 169. Won. Barry Flick in the runs SHERBORNESCHOOLMatchcancelled. XLCLUB141: KINGEDWARD’SSCHOOLWITLEY144-2. XLCLUB160-5 dec (B.Jones 54): CHRISTCOLLEGE Lost. Wicketkeeper/batsman Barry Flick played three BRECON161-8. Lost. momentous games in three days for the Club at HURSTPIERPOINTCOLLEGE299-7 dcc: XLCLUB173. XLCLUB224-1 tG. Broole 144, M. Davies 65): QUEEN the end of June. Lost. ELIZABETH’SGRAMMARSCHOOLBLACKBURN77. Won. XLCLUB185-8 dec (R.Watts 78 ret): WISBECH By way of warm—up,he smote 40 in fast time at SCHOOL114 CLUB145- GRAMMAR (G. Morgan 7-36). Won. Bloxham School on June 25. Barry went on to WELLINGBOROUGHSCHOOL206-6 dcc: XL 5. Drawn. XLCLUB dec Littlewood CULFORD score a magnificent hundred by 1.20 pm against 227-5 (G. 57): SCHOOL186 Kingshott 5-40). Won. King Henry VIIICoventry on June 26 and repeated XLCLUB199-7 dec: WESTBUCKLANDSCHOOL142. (R. the feat next day at Old Swinford Hospital School. Won. XLCLUB241-4 dec (D. Bembridge 95): NOHINGHAM

THEORATORYSCHOOL234-7 dcc: XLCLUB151. Lost. HIGHSCHOOL244-4. Lost. Barry, aged 49, served on the Warwickshire staff as DOVERCOLLEGE87: XLCLUB88-7. Won. XLCLUB193-7 dec (A.Ashfold 54, D. Wickersham 51j: to Deryk Murray and played 16 first class BarryFlick,ex-Warwickohire’sbatsmon takesanother deputy PRIORPARKCOLLEGE140-9. Drawn. matches between 1969-73. centuryoff the KingHenryVIIICoventry XLCLUB225-5 dec (R. Hope 88): KING’SSCHOOL CHESTER110. Won. XLCLUB188-6 dcc: LLWCHRVETERANS182-8. Drawn. XLCLUB227-7 dec (B. Flick 105): KINGHENRYVIII New trophy presented at the Nevill SCHOOLCOVENTRY230-5. Lost. XLCLUB210-4 dec (P. Robinson 116*): CITYOF LONDONFREEMEN’SSCHOOL186-8. Drawn. XLCLUB204-6 dec (J. CuIlip 110): CLAYESMOORE A high powered delegation from the XLExecutive anniversary of his father’s death. SCHOOL206-1. Lost. XLCLUB135: MERCHANTTAYLORSSCHOOL136-9 (T. turned up at the Nevill Ground at Tunbridge Also present was honorary secretary Seabrook 5-43). Lost. XLCLUB224-4 dec (R. Moore 94, R. Prophet 52): Wells on Monday July 9 and chairman Jack Hyde Peter Bown and membership secretary REIGATEGRAMMARSCHOOL101. Won. BANCROFT’SSCHOOL122: XLCLUB123-2. Won. Blake handed over a small silver cup, cast in Mrs Paddy Gaywood. EMBLEYPARKSCHOOL113 (C.Westbrook 6-10): XL STAMFORDSCHOOL Lost. 1892, for annual competition in the XLv XLCLUB135: 136-9. CLUB114-2. Won. Bluemantles fixture to commemorate former Unfortunately LifeVice President David Hamilton, WILLIAMPARKERGRAMMARSCHOOL Match Chairman Herbert Hunter. opening the batting, was bowled off his pad XLCLUB165: ROYALHOSPITALSCHOOL166-4. Lost. cancelled. in ball the second of the innings. Deputed to ELLESMERECOLLEGE.Match cancelled. XLCLUB236-5 dec (R. Richards 102, G. Gunning 59): The Rev David Hunter, B.D.,A.K.C.,the field at gully later, he said: “That’sthe first XLCLUB179: WELLSCATHEDRALSCHOOL180-3. ST.DUNSTAN’SCOLLEGE237-4. Lost Club’s Chaplain, handed over the trophy to the time I’vefielded in the gully for sixty five Lost. KINGSWOODSCHOOL Match cancelled - rain. skipper of the Bluemantles and said by years!” He made an outstanding stop swooping coincidence, the day of the match was the first to his right and might well be asked again. MIDDLETONSTONEYCC72: XLCLUB75-0. Won. JULY XLCLUB228-4 dec (G. Berry 82, R. Wood 66): KIMBOLTONSCHOOL209-2 dcc: XLCLUB116. Lost. LOUGHBOROUGHGRAMMARSCHOOL162-6. Drawn.

Still going strong at 90! XLCLUB228-8 dec (S. Reeves 68): BRISTOL XLCLUB191: BLUEMANTLES193-4. Lost. (The GRAMMARSCHOOL198 (P. Hardwick 5-96). Won. Herbert Hunter Memorial Match). Alex Houlgate, renowned as the XLClub’s oldest right. Age doesn’t matter. It depends how fit XLCLUB134: HAMPTONSCHOOL135-1. Lost. XLCLUB174-5 dec: KINGEDWARD’SSCHOOL bowler at 81, has some way to equal the record you are, how keen you are and how dedicated BIRMINGHAM Lost. XLCLUB198-3 dec (W. Edmunds 56*): LEIGHTON 175-5. of Reg Harris who keeps wicket for Bugbrooke CC you are.” PARKSCHOOL199-9. Lost. in Northamptonshire. Reg is 90, that’s right, 90! CHISLEHURSTANDSIDCUPGRAMMARSCHOOL124-8 Peter White, the Bugbrooke President, said: ‘He XLCLUB179-8: HYMERSCOLLEGE166 (A.Sheard 6- dcc: XLCLUB100-9. Drawn.

Reg, no relation to the late racing cyclist, plays does some amazing stumpings because he stands 22). Won. XLCLUB228-4 dec (M. Walker 135): HARVEY twice a week. “The old peepers have kept pretty up to almost everyone. He lets the odd bye DAUNTSEY’SSCHOOL185: XLCLUB180-7. Drawn. GRAMMARSCHOOL225-5. Drawn. good shape and so have the legs,” he told through and he is not very good at taking XLCLUB195-5 dec (M. Davies lOOj: WILLIAM XLCLUB147-8 dec (C. McConnell63): KING’SSCHOOL Matthew Engel of “Wisden Cricket Monthly’ throws. If it is off the stumps then it is nothing HULME’SGRAMMARSCHOOL101. Won. GRANTHAM148-2. Lost. “With all that bending of the knees it’s a wonder to do with him. But he’s worth a place, no BROMSGROVESCHOOL105-7. XLCLUB171-6 (T.Ridings 88*): KING’SSCHOOL they haven’t gone before now but they seem all question about it. He is a phenomenon.” XLCLUB177-6 dcc: Drawn. WORCESTER170. Won.

16 17 KINGSSCHOOLBATH164 (A.Steele 5-46): XLCLUB HAVANTCC. Match cancelled - rain. 165-3 (A.Ashfold 77, M. Davis 55). Won. HEWORTHCC UNDER16s. Match cancelled - rain. PLAYING RESULTS 1997-2001 YORKSHIRESENIORSCHOOLCA236-3: XLCLUB52. XLCLUB151: NESTONCC 154-7. Lost. 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 Lost. HORSLEYANDSENDCC. Match cancelled. Fixtures 196 204 211 213 205 XLCLUB236-7 dcc: HEADLEYCC 150. Won. Won 33 XLCLUB186-5 dcc: VALEOF GLAMORGANCOLTS54- 42 39 34 23 XLCLUB178: BOLTONASSOCIATIONUNDER18s 179- 7. Drawn. Lost 57 61 63 75 77 Cost. 6. Drawn 42 54 49 44 47 MCC. Match cancelled. Abandoned 10 OCKLEYCC205-6 dcc: XLCLUB178-6 (A.Gale 701. 5 7 4 7 Drawn. XLCLUB238-8 (G. Downham 50): BASINGSTOKEAND No Play Rain 25 31 36 41 32 NORTHHANTSCC 188-7. Drawn. Cancelled B 5 — 3 6 XLCLUB289-5 (N. Gandon 108): AUSTRALIAN XLCLUB (C. Hanson Sharples Canc. XLunable to raise team 9 5 4 3 3 CRUSADERS210-5 (40 overs match). Won. 173-9 dec 58,]. 50): HALEBARNSCC 176-6. Lost. Opposition unable to raise team 8 5 7 6 3 BRIDGENDSCHOOLSXI. Match cancelled - rain. SUDBROOKCOLTS.Match cancelled - rain. XLCLUB199: HORLEYCC 200-9. Lost. XLCLUB209-9 dec (G.Shotton 65, C. Huggins 63): Club Centuries 2001 SOUTHBOROUGHCC 218-7: XLCLUB203-9 (S. Singer FARNHAMOVER405 210-6. Lost.. 66). Drawn. G. BROOLE 144 v Queen Elizabeth Grammar Blackburn SIBTONPARKCC 234-4 dcc: XLCLUB142-9. Drawn. School OLDHARLEYANS194-6: XLCLUB177-6 (W.Tranter D. EARL 144 v Ardingly College Drawn. XLCLUB148-7 dcc: SELBYINVITATIONXI 149-2. 511. M. WALKER 135 v Lost. Harvey Grammar School SUSSEXMARTLETS257: XLCLUB264-3 (T.Carmichael A. GALE 130 v Dorking CC XLCLUB227-3 dec (C.Williams 100): THECRICKET 79, G. Gunning 77). Won. P. ROBINSON 116 v City of London Freemens School SOCIETY228-3. Lost. XLCLUB133: STOCKFIELDUNDER17s 136-5. Lost. J. CULLIP 110 v Clayesmore School SOUTHWALESLEAGUEXI. Match cancelled - rain. N. GANDON 108 v XLCLUB212-7 dec (K.Smith 65): NAILSEACCOVER Australian Crusaders ST.LAWRENCEANDHIGHLANDCOURTCC 250-4 dcc: 4Os 213-4. Lost. J. HOLT 107 v Milton Abbey School XLCLUB216-5 (R. Green 57). Drawn. B. FLICK 106 v Old Swinford Hospital XLCLUB185-6 dec (D. Roberts 581: BRONWYDD THREEBRIDGESCC221-4 dcc: XLCLUB177-7 (0. COLTS190-5. Lost. B. FLICK 105 v King Henry VIIISchool Coventry Semmence 59). Drawn.. K.JONES 1O4 v Ceredigion Colts XLCLUB171-5 dcc: BASSETLAWUNDER17 LEAGUE LONDONCOUNTY.Match cancelled. 168. Won. R. RICHARDS 102 v St. Dunstans College XLCLUB167-9 dcc: DONCASTERTOWNUNDER16s M. DAVIES 100 v William Hulmes Grammar School ROYALARTILLERY233-6 dcc: XLCLUB86 (M. Peto 168-5. Lost 51). Lost. C. WILLIAMS 100 v The Cricket Society

BROADHALEPENNYBRIGANDSCC. Match cancelled — ESCRICKPARKCC UNDER16s. Match cancelled. rain. XLCLUB152-7 dcc: BATHCIVILSERVICE155-5. Lost. Bowlers 5 or more wickets 2001 SOUTHPEMBROKESHIRECOLTS.Cancelled by XL XLCLUB186-3 dec (D. Roberts 60): CARMARTHEN NEWBRIGHTONCC. Match cancelled. G. MORGAN 7-36 v Wisbech Grammar School WANDERERSCOLTS151. Won. K.ROSCOE 7-40 v Bolton School ASHFORDCCOVER40s. Match cancelled. C. WESTBROOK 6-10 v Embley Park School MONMOUTHSHIREVETS. Match cancelled - rain. AUGUST A. SHEARD 6-22 v Hymcrs College

WIMBORNECC. Match cancelled — rain. D.WILKINSON 5-20 v Habcrdashers Askes School ALDERLEYEDGECC. Match cancelled. SCARBOROUGH SOUTHNUTFIELDCC 64-2. Match abandoned - rain. 0. 5-22 v Andover Colts BILLERICAYCC. Match cancelled. M. WOODWARD 5-23 v Queen Elizabeth Hospital Bristol XLCLUB220-7 dcc (A.Gale 130): DORKINGCC221- C. HUHON 5-28 v Oxshott CC SEPTEMBER 3. Lost. K.ROSCOE 5-29 v Stonyhurst College FRANTCC. R. KINGSHOU BUUERFLIESCC 82-0. Match abandoned - rain. Match cancelled. 5-40 v Culford School T.SEABROOK DERBYFRIARS 5-43 v Merchant Taylors School ST.FAGANSCC. Match cancelled. CC 224-4 dcc: XLCLUB225-8. Won. A. STEELE 5-46 v Kings School Bath EDENFIELDCC. Match cancelled - rain. OXSHOUCC209-7 dcc (C. Hutton 5-28): XLCLUB A. STEELE 5-59 v Colstons Collegiate School 184-6. Drawn. BECKENHAMCC. Match cancelled. P. HARDWICK 5-96 v Bristol Grammar School

18 19 Gordon Potter is still tricking them out Givesomething back Nowthat the counties are phasing out the over Gordonstill maintains an independent approach. forties, part of Operation Raisingthe Standard, He is never pushed around, by anyone. Earlierhe there should be plenty of opportunities for them was about to face the bowler coming up the hill to playXLClubcricket. Alas,none are signing up. when he pulled up, claimingthat the square leg fielder had behaved in an unfair manner by KenBarrington,once asked why,explained: “I running in to a short position. Fora moment we don’t want to see young tearaways bowlingat my thought there was going to be another Shakoor head and trying to knockmy blockoff!” The last Rana incident. Thefielder explained he was ex county pro to play regularlyfor the XLClub is supposed to be closer and had forgotten and Gordon Potter who played 57 matches for Sussex anyway,there is no rule against it. The two between 1949-57. Gordontook 19 wickets at opponents agreed to differ and the game resumed. 44.89 apiece and scored 1313 runs, average 19.35. Gordon was seventy on October 26 and Despitethreatening to retire, he still turns out for ‘4ti.z’:. ;;.- he was heartily congratulated by his friends in Frant, in Kent. The last time your Editorplayed Thesquad spent moretimeplayingputting thon cricketand MarionWoodcocksinksa short one the XLClub. They are looking for more runs, against him was in September when he bowled At meal times, we should sit among them, more wickets and more great stops in the field September 11has changed a few perceptions. superblywith his accurate slow leg breaks and off from him. We are now lookingto improvingthe world and not sitting in two separate tables. Ifthere is understand what others think and that applies to the chance of having a drink afterwards it should The oldest professionalcounty player is now all spheres, even to cricket. be encouraged. Gloucestershire’sKimBarnett, who will be Our members should nominate likelycandidates for 42 next July. “I’mfitter than I’veever been,” MikeSoper,the chairman of Surrey,who is a club XLmembership to help raise the standard of he said. “AndI’verecentlysigned a two year cricketerand member of the XLClub,has a the play and lower the average age of teams. If they extension to my contract. I keep the same favourite phrase. “Iwant to do something for the is weight I’veever had.” tiddlers,the youngsters who should be given a know a county playerwho about to retire, or has chance to realise their hopes about the game of just retired, talk him into taking out XL The next oldest is AlecStewart who according to cricket,”he says. membership. Thereare several thousand former 4Q0/ Surrey physiotherapistJohn Gloster has less county players in the land and only a handful ever body fat than the average male. “Hisbody fat Our members should take a bigger role, play for the FortyClub. ratio is around 8°/ocompared to an average of particularly at schools matches. We 12—14°/ofor males and 18—20°/ofor females,”he should talk to the boys about the history We have taken a lot of pleasure from veteran said. “He’sa naturally fit person and hasn’t any of cricket, its techniques and its sportsmanship. cricket. It should be time to give something back. fat on him.” We ought to take an interest in their careers, BrianScovell helping with advice. Stewart doesn’t followany diets and he hardly drinks. So that’s the answer! Awordoithanks -__ Don’t wait to be asked Sincerethanks to everyonewho has get your cameras along to take a picture. We Gordondons the gloves(withKentCCCChairmanOpenshow,retired) Putting together XLsides is more difficult contributed to the 2002 Handbook,the Match don’t reallywant too many instances of eleven breaks,fielded brilliantlyand batted with great in some parts of the country than others Managers, Mrs.PaddyGaywoodand in cricketers lined up with arms folded! Mrs. Taylor,daughter of Peter skillon a difficult pitch. He was on his way to and the Committee urges members to particular, Clare Bown. Yourofferings willbe welcomed by The Editor holdingon to a draw when he whacked a loose write to match managers asking for a — BrianScovellat 84 WidmoreRoad,Bromley, deliverytowards fine leg only to see former Oxford place if they are available, especially new We are lookingfor original,interesting, brief UniversityskipperChrisTooleyhold a magnificent members in their early forties. reportsof unusual events at XLmatches which Kent BR13BD(he believesin supporting the two handed catch on the run. can be illustrated. Ifyou have an idea, please RoyalMail,not the email outlets).

20 21 a

the of at

the

it

of

as as

from

the at

to

Safely

over

cricket.

Dexter

He was

and

trolleys!

flight

size

Cricket 25 inches

the

No

Smith

1.2m,

ordering

Indian a

Ted

discovered

torrential,

tarmac,

of

Miraculously,

arrived Ron known

horse.

stations

2.35 entertained wonders

their

of

host, flight

by on

absentee his

we same

a

game.

the

rain.

Mr

after

Barry

daily several the at

view Penang

Ron,

the

the

dinner!

for the

were

no

Panic

hit

in

of

other

Eton

fine

the

it

bucking of

Mr.

the

Fry, pushing library, told

insisted after

a

stragglers

Singh

the

the

one As

at cricket. wonderful

traveller

population

against

his

Cloud, airport with off disappeared.

trot

a

change.

Gil of

a

like would.

first record were

island

No a and

surprise

a

members

a

the

situation.

a

time.

he

had

met

Stephen an

day.

manager,

the

game

for

with appear manager airport,

to

called they

for into

as

down around

on

by

proved

version bag

Ditto.

was

10,

dinner senior Our

The did

Free

a —

tour Driaspur

was

1.55 left 4. He —

and —

When exactly

one — experienced

his

security

7

XL

Wight

broke

the Penang,

by

at

at

up

the

victory,

party

Looking

of

not in

of

qualified

rush departure in

actually

books,

magnificent but

time world. recent

group aircraft Isle

the

dinner

12.30

two the who drinks. October29 locals, the worldwide KL’s check the closed, In the the discovered bumped intrepid arrived this October30 rain

knockabout, to claimed October31 Association

November several restaurant. 23

4

a

XL

rain

a

74

Ron

after

rain.

Briggs, Gordon

thirteen

tour

for mainly

been

Club

aXL But

773.

familiar

through

was

Tour

R5C school, just

the ended

44-0

extra

artificial

for transport

against with

that the

have

by torrential avers

the home

side and an Patrick

for with of

(is

cultural

dropped

were of

public

40

flooded.

on

match

his

a Selangor

83-1.

night

well-appointed when

match

XL

might

types

at on

a who

Malay

the

Man

was

aborted it their through dismissed birthday.

saw

the wickets

member

beautiful

Royal catches provided

English

in

dance

started

and

half

XL

victory

was thunderstorms. trek

from his

ladies

well,

were 70th two

the

is

record?

That news,

to position

ground

different ...

seven

veterans by

at

College,

CC

the

his two

game

U79

XL mile

nearby

265-6

to

them

far who

by

a

dark.

XL

five

action.

40

the towards occurred

lose

of the

sixes. Unfortunately

group

Back Malaysian

A

State

the

Ja’A

Dover

the —

winning

that —

— of

and worrying

Syer, XL into —

for

the

in carrying a

at hour

helped Is

primed reached between

for

three victory.

the

Ian

in

Malaysian

Silver

celebrating an

with

down

Tuanku and left

steaming called

XL

boys downpour

coach

avers,

aiming

victory

72

The October25 catches. strong by October26 practice balls October27 glorious Potter to educated within October28 ended were skipper Kale] ground with record?), Helyor, pitch The welcomed were p.m. broke headmaster

on

XL

I’m

a

were

major

Tunku the hove

Robbie

guy.

and by

and of fine.

Shangri

“But

argue. between is

as followed

were

Boeing day.

winning we

men the including his everything

to

Gordon

the

Selangor

great

Cricket by

£100

H.R.H. side

world

the the range

invited

a drinks. wit,

eating

next

table

won late,

Littering,

which

drinks

known

shop,

is

arrival.

Airline

achievements

his Hart,

the

almost

tours,

his

Royal

his and

the

and

with

far Canterbury,

King,

on He who difficult

in

of

city. his

have

instant

on

and winning

Ron birthday the is

of

coffee

with

of

the to

pleasure:

Ja’A minutes these

Malaysian

it

gum an including

the

to

at

third

the

struck

of

the

Jarvis,

on

occupancy,

of

60th £9

Those the One ago. reported Malaysian

and

King’s

on

in

party

a

thirty

collapsed

President

son

enormously

he his

incurs

Tuanku

were rated

OUT

dinner

cost

75%

is

on

often Joyce

order

chewing

is years

impressed friendliness

Club.

a

conversation.

Livingstone. by

Only being

We

According

unexpected

Ibni He

whole As buffet

school,

trip

Mrs —

and

including

public

“Peter”,

an

Ken

with

action,”

down

was

his many

newspaper

by

group

competition. 23— in

improved

Association.

desserts,

celebrated

temporarily

lmran

for

was and

note for

pool

Hotel

six-course Thght

tournament. October22—

747-400 unimpeded putting shamed comforting.

Potter ready October

La notional

Barker the October24

sixteen throwing A cleanliness

Take

drinking There Woodcock Macian 22 Tim wife punishing

the

and

to

to his

the

live.

to Treasurer

and Another

Owen.

and

dropped XL

tours

close

of

members

except

members, canals

season.

watch

Japanese

so

manager ...

either the beautiful

reports

no one

between our

hugely

their to

it into

of

friendly a is

side

football,

MALAYSIA visitors

date

Michael two tour

world

all

any off

Kuala

with

KL a

went”

the

were

thirty-six

monsoon

was

71,

in was

Jap

exceptional were

the

risked the

and

on

turned

7

group’s

problems

gome

we

hear

of

Malaysia

matches

slog

and

shadow in

the flooded two

English

XL

nearly

rained

was

no

so

narrow

the

of

extremely

hotel

first

towers. awesome.

for the were

fourth a

the

the

flying

aver

love

is

didn’t be

A

and in

other

But

were

autumnal

265-6

tour

The

on ourscheduled

Beckham

number 25

to

September

capitals

Americans

November

go

ronos

a partners.

of “We when

the They

XC

IN received finish, the

cancelled

of

about

streets

out.

the

constructions, to

Premiership

runs

Pet

short.

rain.

to

Few of

almost and

skyscraper

David

and

into

and

encountered of

the

experience

proved matches

not

and

said:

the fears daunting

cut

the FLOODED exciting match

second

was

XL

star

architecture

a

tallest

us

of

in

washed hearted. our

wives

arrival

pitch

operators

Hart was trickle.

one

the

the aftermath

hospitality plenty counting

the abandoned

five

most

a

managed

poured,

the

It yet October22 their

enjoyable the Ignoring tour

Ron advise Malaysia to early The But warm When Malayans

had particularly world’s The Lumpur towers the

Only and was defeat

third six chasing

abbreviated totally runs of November 4 — Lousyday. Match called off after valiant attempts by Penang Sports Clubskipper Murali Verasommyto talk the organisers into bringing in a helicopter. “Ithappened once, a You’ll get to see more than the Pavilion long time ago,” he said wistfully. So it was bock to the putting green. on a Forty Club Overseas Tour November 5—It was one of the outstanding tour XLTours have gone dinners of the club’shistory with music supplied to Malaysia, India, by the Ronettes. Thefines, totalling E570from Sri Lanka,South 86 fines, mare than trebled the previous record from the 2000 Australian tour. Overwhelmedby Africa, Kenya, the prevailing feeling of generosity, the three Zimbabwe,Hong winners of the cricket sweep, GeoffRichards,Ron Kong,Singapore, Helyar and John Huntley,donated most of their Japan, Australia, winnings to the MCADevelopment Fund headed New Zealand and by the Prince. Spain and in OrganiserRanHa, clinchinganothtr dea, November 6 — As the plane took off; thunder and February another Lightningstr,kes at the RoyalSciongor Club lightning illuminated the sky and there was successful tout of South Africa ending in a stay dispensing ChevosRegal among other drinks. enough turbulence to make us wonder whether at the Kruger Park was staged by our energetic the 1872Symphony was about to start up. The organiser, Ron Hart. November2—Awokenby thunderclaps, the party consensus was that Mr Ron had done a great job set off for lpoh, 275 kms away (sic] eventually in keeping up spirits and turning it into a great Over the years, many members have experienced with little optimism. As the cooch crawled its tour. He never lost his perpetual smile. the thrill of playing at Test grounds around the way through the flooded roods ot o snoil’spoce, PenangSports Clubflaodtd agarn’ partners have enjoyed visits to word come through vio the courier’s mobile world and they and their wives and phone thot the game wos in great donger. The some incredible places, including the Iaj Mahal, Sydney’sOpera House vote wos 11-7 in favour of turning bock. So and the Masal Mara Game Park in Kenya. they turned back. Theystopped at the famous Ronhas organiseda tour of Eastern and Oriental Hotel, founded in 7885 of the same style as Singapore’s Raffles Hotel, for Malta between 24th October chocolate cake, Danish pastries and coffee far and 5th Novemberlater this an 11am cricket style tea. year and is planning a longer tour in February2003, November3 — Beautiful day. Na cricket. probablyto NewZealand, embracingAuckland,Napier which was destroyed in an earthquake in 7933, Christchurch,and Oueenstown either that or to the Far East or Sri Lanka.A proposal to tour Argentina and Chile has been shelved until the Argentinian financial crisis is W%i resolved. On 18th — 30th October 2003 a short tour has been arranged to Alfais, Spain.

Ring him on 01435 863541 (TaF) or email: [email protected] XL Club Overseas Tours to

their

753- spin

an

of

pitch the of

trip City

first Fart

the

of

an came

five Grandstand

A

prior

an

Jaipur.

had

the rapid

bat the

764-5

in

end Helyar

of a

wicket

last and

to to

to 2001

Just

ride

day. College

“Palace

accurate

matting

set

Club

the

against

a

Ran a

contributions

the

finished and

or

short

at visit Mayo

third

busystreets

5cared

on

The

a

some

we a

invited

then

until

staff

start

the Klimcke. runs Maharani First

match

ground

entrance

onslaught

246-7.

Mahal staff

and a 220-5 was and

126.

valuable of

start,

sightseeing lunch Fort,

The

Playing

the

late

early

the Hotel 50 of On

A

seven

Simon a

one Club’s to Club

steadily

with

India,

of Hawa

below

An 25-over

from

in

After

scaring

steady

up

a 94

the

the and

a

stand

the

Palace

made

ended

Jaipur.

the

of

visit

batted for February scare

College.

to theAmber walk

tour.

a

of

February

14 a

but

After

they

of

runs

ground

75

February.

staff

surroundings

Club’s had

Vagelaar

excellent

City 63

opening partnership

slowed

elephants Ajmer

Mayo

and

museum,

76

Rambagh five

foot

we

an guided of

when

to

avers. of on

of

Jap

small

a

Wanderers

Hotel

Pink

a

The

the

the Wednesday

forty bowling 8. by The on from within made Thursday Tour to XL lunch back Winds” the avers and Palace drive Friday beautiful opening after staff

stand 27 Mahal

the Taj

Gordon the

took at

T

the Party

then

The

the

now

keep

Nierop, out

Taj

of

]aipur,

is

47

the

to

supply.

Buland

to

It

the

Van

to

morning

to

S the

retiring.

Semmence,

petered

travelled

greatest

water

unable

visit

Wanderers,

early

ramparts Widgery,

Albert

a

view

we

Travelled

magnificent

An Derek

before chase

were

to

and

and

gateway

John

world’s

meagre

the

50

the

there

but

FatehpurSikri.

stop

to and

its

the Rajasthon

Agra

huge

sandstone

of

Helyar

and

to

well

of

45 February

February

From February IJ the

far

the

red

elegant

short

12 city

754

Ron 17 13

due a

one

for

with

an

to

by distance

Fort

fielded

66

of

Potter, departure imposing score Mahal, Sunday attractions. making Darwaza, Tuesday short Monday deserted Club Agra batting derelict scored

D

in

179-

Club

to

avers

XL

held

the

five

partnership

University

remember

and

were

to

next

the

at

The opening

high

Boys

name

an

A too

Old

over

Playing

the

After

was

out

Gupta.

35th

248

not

the Delh

203-5.

63

February

of

and

Anshul

New

70

69

with

end

in

AND

for

making the

future,

at

the

7 went 21n,

Saturday finished ground 26

of

4ft 770-

and

greet the wife

First

but

and

the After flight

the

Gate

Agra,

to

Robbie tour a

Mahal,

his

in the

7

to

than

score

two

Arvind made

individual good

The Ta]

batted

India

giving Barker

with

and

majority

against

seeing. Hart,

Delhi’s

our

from

Temple.

Delhi

illuminated

Delhi was

taller

the

Club

with

and

which

the

in

Old

Ron

February

no

sight Helyar the bowling

XL

Sikh

In seen

Orient.

on of

match

Rabble Jadeja Udaipur

Highness

from

tour

a were

of

passed of

together in

Delhi

the

The old,

by

and Peay, Ron

the fielding to

His Its

arrived

the

in

day

Tiger,

54 boys

of

Nierap.

of

an

coach

played

New

largest

arrangements,

A

year Udaipur

and

40-over as

India. Forts

Barry

victories.

team.

of

by

morning The

eight 71

in Calcutta’

Udaipur

down.

A Van

the

us the

of

solid

highlights

then at

were

a us

Palace an

to

the

all Club kms from

tour

and

clamour

bay’s

The

batting

to

Amber

and Hotel Fort, Hart

let a

of throughout

Lutyens. taste

a

the

penetration Albert twenty February XL Gardens

with

900

and

the 8

by

in of due of

and

of

Red

February

was Ron

known

well

real Eden

Ajmer matches

and

Mewar.

9

hours

it

a

Palace

Blues, the

ease,

heat the

Red

lack

undertook

Mumbai.

from

party

HEAT

mainly quite

travelled the early to

A the Lake balcony

Jaipur, Eleven

Singh resulted our matches fielded department Barker performances was Devray, Thursday

party monuments, lunch Jay designed Friday Delhi 5 with

34 Not —

he

School old

He

be

with

bowling

his

take

effort

though

to Ron

Ookham

of

to

is at

SOS

of than

Trophy

and

capacity.

batsmen

note —

one manage he

pitch

tidy

end

XL

Morild

this

Trophy

work

117.

year!

and

in batting

,kxel the

could better

and was

four

course!

a

The

hard

Oakham,

of

paltry Morild

on

tight years in

only

beouPfI

a another

the Smith)

a

A

marked

organiser

one

out

Axel

few all for

yet

as

Everything

and

reply,

from

the for

hosting

for

out

25 In Fax)

past gone enjoyed

against Adrian

and —

Gale

winning all

in 7JD

now

XL

the

a

magnificent. and

have

The to

grounds.

Tournament

overs. hearing

July

would

Hart,

Holland

thanked received

figures

being new

on

over

involvement 10

not 23

from

KT22

(Tel He

to

a organiser

inclusive,

prospective 2001

in

magnificent

thoroughly

SGS

his

(Barker, before Hart’s of double put back could absolutely So warmly apart moves

__ The We Copenhagen stamping ourselves. 2002, the Gale. any with Tournamenteers Club welcome Tournament July ,

Surrey 29

2001

379091

Tournament

-.

for

(3-

on

an

two

with

3-34

- (64)

was

Bill Club

of an

01372 opened

Wills,

Robbie

day first

Oakham

9

with Dansk

not

XL

Young with

Final on victory

games

of

Club

on by

best

ion

Club

Robbie from

blessed Hutton. overs.

job

field

to Lubbers

up

XL

Leatherhead,

The before

XL could

Brian

our 50

to

very

and

the

was

Tournament

51 The sword Chris bowlers

Apart in road

setting

victory

dismissing

and

the

warm containing

sides

of

Steven

(21)

them. Path,

XL

the

the

the in

and

before

day.

contacted

of Xl

58.

as elected

Club

presence of

and

off

to

Wilkinson, 208-9

the Pit

club

on

of

be

SOS.

not

(3-26)

XL

completed

of

and Wills

delightful heat

sunny

round

Dansk

Tournament

their

three

Club but

local

and

damage

can Dansk

a

Jon

pick

the partnership the toss century

(27j Warrington

healthy Duncan

weather

of

and

XL

Linden day

the

Percival in a even in

put

usual

of

by

2

the the

Gale

half

set

hot

of

partnership

to

for

Gale

Tony

a Danes’

against at the

comfortable

range

held

Triangular

ourselves

best

Nigel

up was

opening

a toiled won

a

SOS

or (5Ja)

tournament most

success

an

set

(Holland)

before

Adrian taken

30th event

very

another

Adrian

Club

did

the

Triangular

Following Unfortunately 108 prevent Barker the School. against ‘Honorary wickets. facilities, 5) with undefeated and SOS had The of between ‘V The thus early bowlers Munday yet guided XL

an

to

XI

on 42,

of

first

match

our

with

the

which Singh Club

with the

off

batted

100

or

Club of

in

the played

Club the

Barker Gray,

wickets. team

The

match

of271. was

scoring XL

boys Players

was played was

Xl winning

rising centre

Simon score

day down. Derek

Arvind

golf

was

it too

after Germany

dawn

two

The

Test minute

the the

Peay

total

where

before

India

by Robbie and

sight

being

a

in Norman

hockey

Club,

pool,

Players

f!ockrng the

last

broke

Gymkhana day

hottest 31, match match 65, dinner

wickets highest years. and

Gymkhana

humidity

Tiger declaring.

Barry

Highness

the of

for

Oliver-Redgate

Test

make crowd making

ground 30

the six

by hotel

India. rest

the lost

Entrance!

tour

winning

and

73

next for

to Maiden

The

40 matches day which

A

fourth Parsee

Royal On

Helyar;

before

the Cohn

A

over elegant The evening. with

the

the England

younger

With

Club boys

his before

His Ovol the

by

unforgettable

Over

international

an

Ron mare for

Mumbai.

scored

70 coach together

of

at

Batting

the total

an

the 200-5 or

An

After

Gymkhana

to

only injury

being 32, Departure

much

first

represented

February the

at

February park. up in

the was

held contributed

between

February

home with scared

February

in the

1-0. memorable The

February

22 the

1933. from lounging

85

Mumbai flight

28 against

A difficulties

26

773-2. twenty 49 against was 25 extras

the

in

23

in

Bombay

Semmence

players

Widgery

rattled match of from

playing of

passed

for

India Match

few

and adjacent

airport

wides.

the

Palace, Mewar Thursday evening

Friday three next

who Klimcke, Derek ground tour;

Tiger Mumbai

John Saturdoy24 well innings excellent returning

Test

at Sunday

played Semmence total 32, hod 22 the moss

attending Monday the

shopping, beat played yards

28

Ohm!

Ron

A

55.

7000

of

in

long

came/

later

first

Club

stables

709 ground

our There and

703. the however,

17-4. water

and

Veterans surprise visitors.

just

238-7.

lodge,

the 182

2

w,fes

of the

with

the

Hotel.

of

43 of to countryside

to

avers

scoring match and

Our

Tha on

first of same

was for

Club,

for

a

with

two

the

Club

ground,

scaring Xl

Barker.

stop

District out

open the

end

in

the

Poloce

a hunting

stay

Barker;

In

start

the

College,

buckets

Nierop

only

fields. Twenty good

on

batted not

by

of lunch

the a set

the

now

Playing

cricket

with

partnership

next

District

64

Rabbie at

to

too captain the

Van wild

City

early

At figures.

day

with

Udoipur

8-2.

HoteL

Mayo Niwas

Robbie there

wickets

by

easily.

to

A HRHXI

Deagarh

pulling overlooks

the

India,

Our

ground.

when

Old

An

Playing

64

was park,

College

with converted

fielding the

their

palace

of Ajmer.

13-5.

a

were

invited

Albert two the

due the

in

wan the

for

opening

Udoipur

double life Palace

2

with the

of

oxen

declared

at

which

Xl wicket,

at to innings

irrigating

event

with

to

an

on

Etan Shambhu

were

out with

took February. stumped

February

wild

Lake

Playing two on bowling

for

February.

restored

February.

Shikarbadi was

February.

excellent the visiting avers,

all

77 we HRH

ended

the

had

HRHXI

stopped

making

weighed

the

19

College

18 only

District

at

Udaipur

awn 20 Udaipur avers

rapidly outskirts the

being closed

well

matting

54

unusual

the

the

journey

stop

of

was a a

were

and

its

some the

40

the

College

trotting

Hart

airport.

an the

Club

match

evening

an

lake

an unlimited Saturday before students, was who The scored and

batsmen

coach from Sunday photograph beautifully lunch with outside Monday

and Helyar, Ron the innings over Tuesday The Xl their against was

before During Wednesday2l

deer game Palace a the sightseeing,

reception Forthe first time the venue was shifted to the presented with the HenryGriersonTrophy. Barry Savoyand the general consensus was that the Hellawell,captain of the North Thames District, led Dexterpraisesthe Aussies standard of cuisine was superb. Unfortunately, was presented with the Inter DistrictCup now the feeling was the standard of speeches had named the Herbert HunterTrophy. In his inaugural speech as MCCPresidentTed more wickets. He enjoyed it and we enjoyed it. dropped slightly below the Dexterhailed Steve Waugh’ssportsmanship at the We owe them a great debt. Theyprovedthat there usual high standard. Stephen XLannual dinner. He said that the hard-bitten need not have been a trade off between playingin Frywas a late drop out and Waugh had helped eliminate sledging which was the spirit of cricket on the one hand and cricketing Hubert Doggartwas the first introduced in Australia,excessiveappealing success on the other. stand in. and on umpires. putting unfair pressure “Theircongratulations to Mark Butcher after his Most of the laughs, few in He claimed that Waugh was now a standard superb century was sincere and genuine. There number,came from the Rt.Rev. bearer for LordCowdrey’s“Spiritof Cricket” was the respectful farewell to MikeAtherton after WilliamInd,the Bishopof campaign which has been adopted by the MCC. his last Test and that marvellousinnings of Adam Truro,who caught a sleeper Speaking in front of 448 members and guests at Gilchrist.” Dexteralso claimed that Englandtoo, back to Cornwall. NicholasLo, the SavoyHotel,he said: “Fewteams ever played “were getting back in line. The series was played captain of the OratorySchool, cricket harder than the Aussies. Veryfew had ever in a markedlybetter spirit and it made a distinctly not the one the Prime been so ruthless in identifyingand exploiting the more pleasurable experiencefor everyone involved, Minister’sson attended but the

weaknesses of their opponents. And none, I would the umpires,the millionsof viewers and, not least, one at Reading,made a fine, suggest, had ever been mentallytougher than the players themselves.” brief speech after being Steve Waughs side. XLPresident Sir OliverPopplewell,who is a Despitethe absence ofStephenFrp there wassome mirthon the top table “Butat ArundelSteve made a speech and he said member of the ICCAnti—CorruptionUnit,said their he wanted to win the series and go home having investigations had shown that illegalbetting on earned respect. Untilthen, the Aussieswere not matches was now over. “LordCondon has done a well liked. He was intent to put that right. marvellousjob,” he said. “Gupta,the bookmaker Inter DistrictKnockOut 2001 Duringthe summer’sAshesseries the situation has been interviewedand has co—operated.Things changed, not because the team became softer. have been invalidated. AlecStewart has been NorthThameswon the Trophyfor the second had the analysisof 10-7—9-1and A.Stevensfor the Farfrom it. But they made a conscious decision interviewedand his involvementwas not a occasionwhenthey beat Scotlandbysixwickets West matchedit with 10-6-9-2. to playthe game in a different way. Never hanging matter.” withfour oversto spare. TwelveDistrictsraised queryingan umpire’sdecision,never bemoaning CohnMundaywritesthanksto the effortsof Neil Suddenlya man sitting in front of the main teams this year,onlySouth Midlandsand South their luck. Brindleand hisfriendsat EdenfieldCC,the Final speaker rose to his feet and objected to his Thamesfailedto participate. started one hour late and was reducedto 40 overs. “Importantly,the team results remained top class reference to AlecStewart. He must have been a Firstround winnerswere EastMidlandsbeating Thepitchwas verydampand the outfieldsaturated and so did the individualperformances. Glenn first time sledger at a XLdinner and amidst shouts EasternCounties,Walesturned roundtheir losslast in parts,but the membersof EdenfieldCCmadethe McGrath had a smile on his face and he took even of “sit down” he eventuallysat down. yearto win against WestMidlands,NorthThames game possible. and the South had walk—oversand Surreyand West Scotlandwonthe toss and electedto bat, but never Sussexbeat CinquePorts,the Westhavinga bye. managedto accelerateabove3-4 runs an over. Excellentfieldingand bowlingby NorthThames Inthe next roundWalesmarchedon beating East Midlands,Scotlandemergedwinnersof the containedScotlandand onlyWillieDonald(65)and PeterMontgomery(46)got to terms with the Triangularfestivalthey had with NorthWestand situation (Scotland162-5). NorthEast,whilstNorthThamesbeat the South and the Westbeat Surreyand WestSussex. In reply,BarryHellewell,with 45 in 46 balls,set off brisklyand put on 73 for the firstwicketwith Nick Therehavebeenfiveverynotableperformancesin Gandon. PaulTriniman(25)continuedthe assault thisyear’scompetition: and NickGandon,76 n.o.,took NorthThamesto a N.Gandonwas the outstandingbatsmanwith 130 convincingvictorybysixwicketswith four oversto not out v Southand 76 not out in the finaland John spare. Harriscarriedhis bat against NorthThameswith 124 Anexcellentday,the game playedwith splendidspirit not out. and manyfriendsmade,especiallywith our

Lt.ColonelJohn Stephenson,SirDllverPopplewelland TedDexter Onthe bowlingfront — A.Montgomeryfor Scotland tremendoushosts.

30 31 of fuss and kept Clubmatters running smoothly. Jack many snags, although a few members did end up

sees his main objectivesto be those of recruiting payingtwice — this has now been sorted out and Hon. Secretary’s Report into for General better playersand the improvementin the standard arrangements put place refunds to be made. or our cricket. The Handbookgoes from strength to strength under 2000/2001 Asrecruitment has remainedalmost static over the the Editorshipof BrianScovelland Peter Robinson. It past few years, a RecruitmentTaskForcewas formed is true to say its presentation has improvedout of all recognition under their stewardship. Longmay Oneof the highlightsfor me during the past year undertaken we makesure games against schools are under DavidGaunt’sChairmanship. Allthe clubs we it was being invited,along with the Chairman,to the on the itinerary. playwere sent a recruitment letter and flyer,but I continue. Spirit have to say response was almost negligible. Three DistrictChairmen decided retire this InauguralCowdreyLectureat Lordson The of TheDinnerCommittee,underthe Chairmanshipof Dr. have to Obviouslyclubs do not want their playersjoining the of Robin Cricket,given by RichieBenaud. Fredlmms,movedthe AnnualDinnerto a newvenue, year,John Williams West, Professor Leakeof FortyClubwhen they need them themselves. Thisis Scotland and ChristopherBazalgette of South. On It was very gratifyingto hear that many of the points TheSavoyHotel. Thisprovedto be verypopularand the a problemthat all nomadicclubs are facing. We behalf of the Clubwe thank them for their work,and made such as sportsmanship and respect for attendance was up on lastyear. Unfortunatelythe main shall continue to examine this problemand try to also all Match Managerswho have decided to stand opponents and umpiresalikeechoed those of the speaker,StephenFry,was a late withdrawal,but this did discoverways of encouraging new members, down. FortyCluband have been the cornerstone of Forty not appear to spoilthe enjoymentof the evening. particularlythose of good playingability. Clubideals for sixty fiveyears. Thisyear saw a new Chairmanelected, Jack Hyde Dueto difficultieswith administration it has been We invited DennisSilk,RamanSubba Rowand Micky decided to disband South MidlandsDistrictand, with Neverwas the spiritof cricketmoreevidentthan at Blake. Jack slotted into the Chairwith the minimum Stewart to become HonoraryLifeMembersand we the agreement of the DistrictChairmen,merge part Oakhamduringthe 30th annualTriangularTournament are pleased that all three accepted. with North Thamesand part with South. betweenourselvesand our counterpartsfrom Denmark Duringthe year 128 applicationswere receivedwith and Holland,whichendedwith S.G.S.(Holland) The Club’swebsite, set up a few years ago, appears to 107(69 playing,38 non playing)of these taking up retainingthe AxelMorildTrophy.Forthree days at the have fallen behind the times. It is hoped to bring membership,which is 83°/a. Resignationstotalled mostperfectvenue cricketwas playedinthe true spirit this up to date in the next year or two. 101and there were 51 deaths, includingDenis of the game. Thiswas RonHart’slast Tournamentas Asyou know,we holdall our meetings at The Atkinson,Sir DonaldBradman,BryonButler,Spen Organiser,and he has the rightto be proudof what he FarmersCluband on behalf of the FortyClub Cama,SirAlexanderDune,AIfGover,George Mann, has achievedoverthe past few years. I thank the Secretary,GroupCaptain GrieveCarson, TonyMitchelland LennoxNapier. Cricket,under the new CricketCommittee Chairman and all his staff for the always warm welcome we At present the membershipstands at 3,403 in the UK ChristopherBazalgette,continues to flourish, receiveat WhitehallCourt. and 232 overseas. It also includes44 members who although Headmastersare loth to release boys for Finally,once again, Ithank personallyour President have failed to pay a subscriptionoverthe past two midweekfixtures. Howeverour FixturesSecretary, Sir OliverPopplewell,ChairmanJack HydeBlake, years. PeterSibley,is finding that veryfew fixtures are not TreasurerTimWoodcockand MembershipSecretary Thesefigures are providedby our excellent being renewed. Mrs.PatriciaGaywoodfor their advice, help and MembershipSecretary Mrs.PatriciaGaywood. support given to me during the past year,without Unfortunatelyresults are not always returned on Duringthe year our Treasurer,TimWoodcock, which myjob as Secretary would be very much more time and this does not help our ResultsSecretary, embarked on the huge task of changing the payment difficult. John Williams,to compilethe final figures and is an system for subscriptionsfrom standing order to direct ongoing problemthat needs to be addressed. Peter Bown debit. Thisappears to be proceedingwithout too Aftercareful deliberation by the CricketCommittee the HenryGriersonTrophywas awarded to The OratorySchool,Reading,with CulfordSchooland OakhamSchoolas runners-up. Notice for Players The Inter—DistrictKnockout Competitionfor the Herbert Hunter Trophywas won by NorthThames, District Chairmen keep a list of players who are happy to be asked to fill in at the last minute if who beat Scotland in the final after a keenly needed. Let your District Chairman know if you would like to be on his list. contested game in very damp conditions. TheClubsuccessfullytouted India in the Springand As a last resort, players suddenly available and willing to travel, or Match Managers seeking to Malaysiain the Autumn and are travellingto South fill their teams can contact a ‘central clearing house’ run by Mike Perkins (fax: 01664 782395, Africain the coming Spring. Future possible or email: [email protected]), stating their availability/requirements, no more than destinations includeArgentinaand NewZealand. SEVENdays before the match in question, and he will pass on the information. XLSecretaryPeterBownon the cnmtbacktrail. Our horizonsare far flung, and on all the tours tohe copyinglendulkors antics w;ththe seam?

32 33 THE FORTY CLUE SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER, 2001 2001 2000 District Committees Income Scotland West Subscriptions 26,739 26,101 Other 5757 6,602 Or.J. 0. Inglis,MB,FRCS(Chairman),TheAbbey Health (Cornwall,Devon,Gloaceshershire,Somerset, Cityof 32,496 32,703 Centre, Arbroath,TaysideDoll lEN. 01307 619060 Bristol,Bath) R W. Fawkner-Corbett(Chairman),61 Expenditure Park,Bath, Somerset BA13NH. 01225 319561 (home),012141 870307 (office),email Combe Handbook 6,786 7445 )home),07966 218053 (mobile),email Other 27,563 24,439 [email protected].; Prof. R.E.Leake,M. G.A. ptc@ttusfreeserveu1; Dr.K.Crabtree (Vice—Chairman), Macbela, C. Neill. SC 36,351 31,884 G. Crocker,R C.Sibley. WE )Deficit)/Sarplusfor the year - GeneralFund (3,655) 819 North East (Defieit)/Surplusfor the year - DinnerReserveFund )629) 1218) North Thames

Surplus/)Deficit)for the year — OverseasToursFund 865 (324) (Durham,Darlington,Northumberland, N. S., a W. (Greater LondonNorth of the Thames,Hertfordshire, Middlesex,Oxfordshire,Buekinghamshire,Milton Keynes) Surplus/(Deficit)for the year £)3,619)— £277 Yorkshire,E.Ridingof Yorkshire,Newcastle—upon—Tyne, Middlesbrough,Kingston-upon-Hull,Tynea Wear,York, C. R.Munday (Chairman),33 New Road, Broxbourne, Hertx.EN1O7LN. 01992 306364 (home),0208 446 6055 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER, 2001 Doncanter) R.0. Gaunt (Chairman),35 Highgate, Cherry

FixedAssets — (office),email [email protected]; B.Hellewell 1,537 Burton, Nr.Beverley,F.YorkshireHUI7 7RR. 01964 ; Investments 838 838 )Vice-Chairman),N.Gandon, R. Hill,T.Pigden,0. 503028 (home); J. M. Neary(ViceChairman),R.J. Head, Net currentassets 21,454 23,536 Wilkinson. NT J. Oxley,W. E.Reader,G.J. Romanx. NE £22,282 £25,911 Reprenenting: South Thames North Went TotalFundsbroughtforward 25,911 25,634 (Greater LondonSouth of the Thames) S. Baker (Cheshire,Cumbria,Gwynedd,Conwy,Flintnhire, Totalnet surplusfor the year (3,618) 277 (Chairman),71 BarnfieldWood Road,Beckenham,Kent TotalFundscarriedforward £22,292 £25,911 Denbighohire,Ireland, Isleof Man, Lancashire,Greater BR365T. 020 8650 9767 (home),020 8325 0111(office). Manchester, Wrexham) R.J. H. Evans)Chairman),25 G.J. Burton )VieeChairman). ST Theabovefinancialstatements have beenextractedfromthe full accountsof TheFortyClubwhichwereapprovedbythe Smith Close,Brindle,Nr.Chorley,LancashirePRG6NW. HonoraryTreasurerand the Auditorson 28 November, South 2001. 01254 652894 )home); N. Brindle(ViceChairman),C.W. HonoraryAuditors: (Channel Islands,Dorset,Hampshire,Isle of Wight, Aspden,I.J. Heath, J. F.Henry,0. A.Lock,J. Sharples. NW CtantryVellaeottDFK,RussellSquareHouse,10—12RussellSquare,LondonWC1BSLF Wiltshire,Swindon,Berkshire) S.A. Coltman,C.B.E., West Midlands (Chairman),86 EastAvenue,TalbotWoods, Bournemouth, Dorset BH3700. 020 8989 6802 (home Mon/Thurs), The Forty Club Inter District Knock—Out )Herefordshire,Worceotershire,Staffordshire, Competition Draw for 2002 1 01202 764168 (home), 020 8590 1124 (office),email NorthThames(H)v ) (H) I Warwickshire,City of Birmingham,Stoke-on-Trent, [email protected]; M.J. Donaldson(Vice EasternCounties ) ) Shropshire,Telford Wrekin) M. H. Perkins(Chairman), I a Chairman),I.W. A.Croxxley,J. F.Harris R.M.Vernier. SO 39 LindhurstDrive,HockleyHeath, Solihull,W. Midlands NorthEast ) ) ) I Surrey H West Sussex 894 GQD.01564 782395 (home),01564 782395 (fax), NorthWest I Festival- winner ) ) email [email protected]; R.J. Wicknon(Vice )Surreya West Sussex) Dr.F.J. Imms (Chairman),135 Scotland ) Albert Road,Epsom,Surrey KT174EN. 01372 720590 EastMidlands ) Chairman). WM )home); 0. 8. Laudy(ViceChairman),R. G. Barker,J. W. East Midlands Booth,A. B.Gale, R.8. Munn. SX WestMidlands(H)v ) (H) )

SouthThames ) (H) Leicestershire,Rutland, Lincolnshire, ) ) )Derbyshire, Kent H East Sussex ) ) Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire) R.W.Tennant P. N. 31 Bound Wales (Kenta East Sussex) French(Chairman), I ) )Chairman),UplymeHouse,BaildonClose,Wollaton Park, , OakWay,Southborough,TunbridgeWells, KentTN40Th. ) Nottingham NG8 lBS. 0115 942 3466 (home),0115 850 01892 528771 (home),[email protected]; South (H)v ) )H) ) ) 1112(office), SOSO18)mobile),email 07880 i. R.Farthing (Vice-Chairman),R.Helyar,B.L.Smith. CP Kent/EastSussex ) ) ) [email protected]; B.J. Mitchell (ViceChairman),G. ) Wales West(H)v (H) R.Abbott, R.K.Kinton,R J. Sears,T.0. R Wootton. EM ) ) (ThePrincipalityof Walesother than Wrexham,Conwy, Surrey/WestSussex ) Eastern Counties Flistshire,Gwynedd,Denbighshire) 0. R Owens)Chairman), NorthEast NorthWent,Scotlandand EastMidlandsare havinga Festivalevent that willresultin one Districtenteringthe above 59 PendreGardens,Brecon,PowynLD39ER 01874 624381 event at the semi-finalstage. (Cambridgexhire,Essex,Norfolk,Suffolk,Bcdfordthire, (home),01874 623380 (office),07967 698213 (mobile), First round to be completedby June 30. Luton) C.C.Anderson (Chairman)11 BarringerWay,St. email [email protected]; R J. Haines(Vice Second roundto be completedby July 31. Neota,Cambridge,Cambs.PE19 1LW.01480 405499 K.T.James, J. R. Lewis,R.Williams. WA 07721 (mobile), Chairman) Semi—finalato be completedby August 31. (home),01480 470088 (office), 097494 470999 (fax),email R. The final willtake place in September. 01480 [email protected]; Thebold leffers of fhc end of eoch Disfricfsigni%’the C.Smith (ViceChairman),J. A.Debnam,T.S. Udbctter, M. indiwduolDistrictcompufercode ondshouldbe used when Selection: Allpaidup membersof the FortyClubare eligiblefor selectionfor this competition,howeverALLDistrictsare askedto G.Stedman, A. G. Warrington. EC Frocingmembers inthot DistricL I enter into the spiritof the event by selectingplayerswho haveplayedagainstschoolsin the last year.

34 35 At MiddletonStoney,we bowledthem out for 72 SCOTLAND(Jim Inghis) District Chairmen’s Reports 2001 with KevinHeffernantaking 3-17, Martin Keen3-18 After the excellent weather of summer 2000, we and Jon Royals,26, and BrianShipley,48, knocking returned to normal with some matches being NORTH THAMES (Cohn Munday) YorkshireOver5Oscomfortablyreversedour narrow off the runs without lossl rained off and others played in less than ideal Although victory in 2000, and the game against Yorkshire XL four of the nine fixtures were thwarted We lost the final game against The Oratory School conditions. At Gordonstoun, scores of 193-9, by the weather, Senior Schoolswas a total mismatch. The game 170-9 gave us an early victory and an the 2001 season proved one of the despite 45 by John Cooper and 38 by NigelJoiner School most successful against Bootham Schoolappeared to be going our in the District’shistory. Victory but the good news was that Oratory were awarded excellent day was had by all. was achieved at way until the master in charge at Bootham entered Chigwe!land close finishes were the Henry GriersonTrophyfor their performance. The game against East of Scotland Ui6s produced recorded against Forest. the fray late on and knockedoff the required runs. It Highgate and scores ofXL 179-7, Ui6s 153 all out. For U16s, was good to renew the fixture with Pocklington It is hoped that a new local District Chairman The District was proud and privilegedto be given some of these lads looked pretty big, then the Schooland will be appointed before next season so that the but the to playour first game for a very longtime fixture against the touring Australian Crusaders Scottish system means “under 16 on September 1 in Northumberland. Forthe latter our thanks are due District can achieve its full potential again and and in a restricted 40 overs game, XLClub amassed of the academic year’ to Jack Jeffery who made all the arrangements. also re—entera team for the Inter District Knock 289-5, thanks to a magnificent stand of 107 out Competition. The ever popular game at Glenalmond ended XL between NickGandon (108) and TerryNorton (81), The highlight of the season was undoubtedly our 173-2, School 129-7 and the boys found it tough admirably assisted by Barry Hellewell(37) and Tony involvement in the Inter District competition when WEST (Keith Crabtree) against an array of experienced bowlers but held Pigden (20 not out). In reply,Australian Crusaders we met for two day of good cricket at Netherfield Ofthe 16 fixtures, 3 were cancelled due to rain, 4 on well for the draw. EdinburghAcademy always reached 210 for 5 in the allotted overs, mainly CCwith our colleagues from the North West and won, 3 drawn and 6 lost. AndyAshfold with three prove tough opposition and this year was no thanks to Peter Bedford (100), whilst all XLClub Scotland. Our sincere thanks to Neil Brindleand half centuries and AndySteele with two five— bowlers acquitted themselves well. Ian Heath for making all the arrangements. The wicket hauls took the batting and bowling honours. exception with the scores being XL135—5,School dinner on the first evening was 135-7. However,this was the outcome of a great The Inter District Knockout Trophyreturned to the an excellent One memorable game was against KingEdward’s occasion giving members day’scricket on a good track and in superb District and the match report of the final against the opportunity to School in Bath. The school ground is sited on an socialise in a way that is rarely possible weather. Needing 3 off the last ball the boys Scotland is mentioned elsewhere. It is worth following a attractive slope leading down to the Kennett Ft one—offvisit to some distant of scampered 2 for an honourable draw. Topscorer noting however that both NickGandon (130) and part the British Avoncanal, away from the school itself. A green Isles. Thisformat for the Inter District for the boys was the son of the Match Manager — TerryMorton (67) contributed to the District’s games is one wicket, so the XLClub adopted the unusual ploy of I recommend to all Districts. further proof that we are nurturing the next defeat of South in the earlier round. Certainly we hope inserting the school. Our bowlers and especially that it will be repeated in 2002, possibly in York. generation of members. The District is again attracting younger members AndySteele (5-46) relished the conditions and tied A pre—seasonDistrict Dinnerwas Moving to the other side of the country, Kelvinside and the future looks encouraging. Success in the held at a pub the school batsmen down. However,it was the outside York. The was Academy gave us another victory with final scores Inter District Knockout Trophyis indeed a bonus fare excellent and at £15 a fielding which made the match memorable. We head we made a small profit. XL School 148 all for optimism and there is a fine club spirit in the We hope to arrange only had about three fielders who could still run in of 194-5, out. a similar event in District side. 2002. and throw the ball with power and direction and As ever, the Strathallan game was one of the My each was taken on in turn by the school batsmen Finally,my thanks are due to all the match thanks to all, especiallythe match managers for highlights of the season. The scores were XXL208- the hard work and the batsmen failed. Three run outs by the XL managers, some of whom are vacating for a well they put in. Toall who wish to play 3, School 156-5 with DaveyBellin particularly earned rest, those members who made the effort to in 2002, please contact the appropriate match Club fielders in one game! Admittedly the throw good form. manager as soon as possible. Any member,from from deep mid on which missed the bowler’send apply for the games and also the umpires and When we arrived at Dollar,the weather had just scorers whichever District,who wishes to test his skill wicket with the batsman well out seemed a missed who assisted in the games. relented and it was the start of a beautiful day at against strong opposition I recommend early chance until it hit the wicket at the other end with NORTHEAST (David Gaunt) this glorious ground. The Match Manager application to play against YorkshireSenior Schools. the original striker failing to complete the second Lastyear I reported that it was a little easier to succumbed to a request from the cricket master for SOUTHMIDLANDS run! We never did discover which end the throw raise teams. Not quite so easy in 2001 when once (Barry Smith) XLto bat first (exam problems). Once XLreached 8 Before was really aimed at by AndyAshfold. again we relied on largely the same group of the season began the District’sChairman for 6, there was a reasonable feeling that all might

resigned I players, none of whom had grown any younger! and was asked to look after the District, The school total of 164 was potentially challenging be over before lunch. However,sanity was restored

albeit from a I I One or two new faces appeared and how welcome distance, as live in Kent. would like on the still livelywicket but a splendid 55 from by Bennett and Cogdellwho stayed together for to thank the various they were. The season has to go down as one of Match Managers for their Malcolm Davisand undefeated 77 by AndyAshfold over two hours. When their turn came, the boys set our less forbearance and co-operation and we successful in terms of results. Onlyone managed to saw the XLClub home by 7 wickets. off as if they had to act in a musical that evening, game was won, complete four of the five arranged fixtures, and it is doubtful if HymersCollege the We also welcomed three members from the as indeed they did. Once the two openers were will again take seriously other being rained off. the match manager’s Midlands. It is an increasing trend that colleagues away to the greasepaint, the remaining batsmen suggestion that this was a good opportunity for the We lost by 5 wickets to BearwoodCollegewith from outside the region are making use of the struggled, with 4 wickets to Baird,2 to Bennett and school to give their younger players their chance. Martin Beerscoring 49 not out and by 1 wicket to accessibility of Bristol and Bath to offer 3 to Bell. The last wicket fell to a run out off a Alltoo often XLwere outplayed by our opponents Leighton ParkSchool despite good knocksof 56 not themselves for the large number of good matches dropped catch. The school Rector was not a happy and rarely did we set a challenging total. by Bill out Edmundsand 39 not out by Alan Fisher. in the West region. man! XL141 all out, School 134 all out.

36 37 I I

Against Dundee High School the early XL MIDLANDS batsmen WEST (Michael Perkins) Sadly,however, Desmond Hayward, who had I hope that our new Match Managers are toiled on a badly rain affected pitch, but the We played 11 matches, won 3, drew 5 and lost 3. been a good servant to the club over many years, supported. Please apply to play in at least one middle order pushed the score along to 170 off 40 One game was cancelled when rain started falling now joins his old pal Arthur Holt playing on the game and try to introduce at least one new overs. The School found Warwick School on it difficult against tight XL at the dot of 2 p.m. It may not ElysianFields. member next season. We have two new fixtures bowling, capitulating to a disappointing 72. look a spectacular record but three victories are for next year, Hurstpierpoint College and Simon KENTa EASTSUSSEX (Peter French) more than we have achieved for many years. I In the District Competition Scotland had enjoyable Langton School, Canterbury. must record how well we were entertained at the We have changed our name. I am pleased to say early rounds with some close matches, the three Finallycan I thank my District Committee great schools we visited: not just at table — that the ExecutiveCommittee agreed with me that cornered games against North East and North West and all the Match Managers for their efforts though there was some super food and wine — but Cinque Ports did not truly describe the area our proving so popular that hopefully we can repeat it during the season. also on the beautifully maintained grounds. District covers. four cornered next year. We again managed to EASTMIDLANDS(Richard Tennant) The disappointment of the season winning make the Final but yet again were unable to get after the We had a better season with only two games Our matches against school sides provided us with District in 2000 was our defeat in the better of a close and exciting game. Inter by Wales cancelled due to the weather. However,we did not stiff competition. Of our eight games against the first round. In saying this, I must record our This has been another good year for the Club,with play three other games two of which were fixture school sides, we won none, drew 3, lost 4 and had thanks to Roger Wicksonfor his administration of several new and young players involved,which misunderstandings, not I hasten to add by our one game rained off. Remarkably,we won against the competition side and to Alan Pearson our promises well for next season. FixturesSecretary, and the final game of the a strong Bassetlaw U17XIand in our other games motivational captain. we had victories against Leicester Over 5Osand WALES (Peter Owens) season when we could not get enough players to Our wins this season were against Bloxham, Derby Friars. On paper we had the same number of matches last field a team. Old Swinford and KingsSchool Worcester. Aprilshowers prevented our defeat by Worksop season as the previous year — 18 and of the 11 Here we performed the rare feat of putting the Of the remaining fixtures we won one, lost four games played we won 3, lost 4 and drew 4. College in the first game of the season, despite us school bat, bowling them out for a modest and six were drawn. Our batting continues to be into being victors under the Duckworth Lewismethod or Unfortunately, recruitment of new members was 170 and then knocking off the runs with Trevor our strong point and in five of the six drawn games at least, Granville Berry’sinterpretation of it! down on the previous year but overall Match Ridings (88) supreme. we scored over 200 runs. However,we again found Managers were well supported. However,at times Ourfirst win of the season,against LeicesterOver505, After 24 years membership, Mike Perkins was it difficult to bowl sides out with not one bowler was made possibleby a captain’sinningsfrom Peter there were last minute due a changes to clash of delighted to pass the 300-wicket milestone. taking 5 wickets in a match throughout the season. Sears, who was sporting 10 stitches in his lip dates with the over 50s competition — is this a sign But the most remarkable was of I am pleased to say that in most of our games the for younger recruits? feat that followingan encounter with the ball the previousday. Barry Flickwhose exploits are covered elsewhere runs and wickets were spread evenly which meant The His cavalier knock of an undefeated 75 ably best bowling performance came from Glyn in this yearbook. most players had a chance to contribute in some supported by Berrywho fell one short of his 50, Jones with 4—53against Newport Vintage and Mythanks to the loyal core of players and to way. We had two notable batting performances, sealed our victory by a 5 wicket margin when we KeithJames had the highest score with 104 against our resourceful match managers for such a one from Ian WaIler who scored a magnificent 135 passed Leicester’sscore of 206 for 4. KenStewart Ceredigion Colts. satisfying season. against HarveyGrammar School, Folkestone and took 3 of the 4 wickets for 21 runs in an excellent In the District Competition we fared much better. SOUTH (Chris Bazalgefte) BobGreen who scored an excellent unbeaten 104 opening spell. The first round saw us defeat last season’s winners The Forty Club South District has had a mixed year. in the Inter District match against Surrey and West Oakham School, the scene of the triangular West Midlands by 6 wickets. Main contributions Four matches won, four lost, four cancelled and Sussex. Whilst it is still a major problem getting tournament, saw worse sledging than an Ashes came from Peter Hardwickwith 4—26and skipper two drawn. match. In this case, it was Peter teams for the Inter District competition I must say between Wright Peter Docherty with 101. In the next round we We had some good matches and some of the that the game against Surrey and West was of the XLClub and his son, who was playing for the travelled to Nottingham to play East Midlands and Sussex schools showed that they are taking standards Oakham teaml Peter’sinnings held us together here again we were victorious with Andrew Jones really excellent. Despite scoring 252 we lost but seriouslyas well as improvingthe playing qualities. after an early collapse, however youth won the day being the main contributor with the bat. the spirit of friendly competitiveness was Canford with N. Ferrabyscoring a splendid century for the School being our District’sbest demonstrated by everybodythroughout. That — meant an away fixture mini tour to representative for the HenryGriersonTrophy. school. The hospitality we enjoy from Oakham is Scotland. Although putting up a good performance We have made a number of changes to Match always wonderful and they were rightly a strong Notable personal achievements were: batting — a very good outfit beat us on the day. Credit has Managersfor next season and I would liketo thank nomination for the HenryGriersonTrophy. Jerry Holt made 107 against Milton Abbey. Martin to be given to Scotland for all the hard work they those standing down for their past efforts. In Herzke(59) and Gordon Downham (50) achieved We lost also to Nottingham High School despite did in providing good facilities, I accommodation and particular would liketo thank GordonPotter. He is scoring 241 XL their runs at Basingstoke; bowling — Mark Kirkland for 4 with newcomer Duncan their hospitality. took 7-48 on his debut at Winchester College and relinquishingall his committee responsibilitiesafter Bembridge reaching 95. The school reached the Finallya word of thanks to all Match Managers for the veteran Owen Scarborough took 5—22against manyyears of hard work for the Club. Not only has target also losing only 4 wickets in a match in getting their results in and to players for their AndoverSchools. Off the field, another veteran he managed many fixtures but he has also served on which both sides bowled 52 overs. continual support in a season which as a District DennisSmith made a great recovery following a bad the DistrictCommittee,the CricketCommittee and The new match against Bassetlaw U17s was much went smoothly and fairly successfully. heart attack. the OverseasToursCommittee. An example to us all. enjoyed and will hopefully become a regular

38 39 fixture. It provided RoyEvanswith figures of 4 for against RossallSchool. Bowling: Harvey Cooke4— Cup, beating our friends from Cinque Ports for the Fivewicket hauls for Gerry Morgan against 49 and John Adams with 3 for 9 off 6 overs! 23 against King’sSchool, Chester, TonyGreenwood first time. We then travelled to Glastonbury to Wisbech Grammar and by Ray Kingshott against 4-7 against OrmskirkGrammar School, Keith play a youthful and more mobile West side. They Culford considerably aided those victories, the Our final match against DerbyFriars ended the Roscoe 5—29 Stoneyhurst College and also beat us comfortably, but the real winners on the latter in a most exciting and enjoyable game with season with another excellent game of cricket. The against School. day were the host club who at short notice, and the last wicket falling in the final over. Culford Friarsscored 224 for 4 declared which we passed 7-40 against Bolton after several days of heavy rain, produced an School were awarded the runners—upposition in for the loss of 8 wickets thanks to Berry(46) Thefirst annual lunchat OldTraffordproveda great excellent wicket and then laid on supper for us. the Henry Grierson Trophyand it was well merited. McConnell(42) and Mountain (33). successwith Judge EdwardSlingeras the guest The true spirit of cricket. numbers KimboltonSchool were also considered for this The bowling performance of the season was from speaker. Thisyear we hopefor greater Our policy of ‘starring’ Trophy,their captain Tom Huggins scored 5 attending and the speakerwillbe BrianScovell. the matches against the TomSeabrook who 5 for 43 against Stamford took stronger schools has worked. We fielded powerful centuries, including one against us and his batting (and still ended up on the losing side). While The two golf days were well attended at H sides against Lancing,Ardinglyand City of London average for the school season was over 100. Duncan Bembridge had the top score with 95, Pleasington and Baxenden Golf Clubs. Freemans and put up excellent performances. At The other school games resulted in an early season GranvilleBerrywas our most consistent batsman May I thank Ian Heath and Neil Brindlefor arranging Cranleigh we were doing well until rain interfered. loss to Framlingham,a win in a low scoring game with a top score of 82 against Loughborough the Inter DistrictCompetitionat Kendal. Everyone ForSt. John’s we had a strong side available for the at Wymondham, us hanging on for a draw at among his many fine innings. enjoyed it and the visitorsagreed that a similar original date, but not everyone was available on Norwich and a dull draw at The Leys. The Inter District tournament was again enjoyed by competition should be held in the coming season. the rearranged date and we struggled. We beat Reigate Grammar School for the first time in We again did not get past the first round of the all who played in the matches. After rain ruined We hosted the final of the Inter District several years, but we are starting to struggle Inter District Knockout. We had scored a our first attempt at the Gonvilleand Caius College Competition between Scotland and North Thames against Reed’sSchool. creditable 202-5 in 46.3 overs against East Ground, Cambridge, against Eastern Counties, we at Edenfield in late September. It was a great Midlands before rain forced an abandonment and managed to rearrange the fixture a couple of success and many thanks are due to Neil Brindle The matches against clubs generally produced plenty of runs and number of close then we lost the toss in the rearranged game on a weeks later. Thistime we won by 98 runs. Our and the EdenfieldClubfor being able to arrange there were a very day and only managed 119 in response to and exciting finishes — were too hot home fixture against Wales was a different story, this at such short notice. though these their 277-9. It was pleasing that five members where not even Bob lnchley’s82 could save us. often in favour of our opponents. I must report a New fixtures for the coming season are Stockport couple of blackspots which should not happen from the District played in the Triangular At the beginning of the season we were delighted Grammar School, St. MarySchool, Liverpooland again. Due to late withdrawals, we played with Tournament matches at Oakham. to have every game over subscribed. No game had EllesmereCollege. only 9 men against KingEdward’sSchool. The less than 15 players offer their availability,and one The most disappointing aspect of the season was Summary of results: played 14, won 6, lost 6, captain and myself spent many hours on the game saw 27 members hoping to be selected! that all three club fixtures were not played, two drawn 2, postponed/cancelled 6. telephone but so many members were already were unable to raise a side. There are However,as a few of the Match Managers will because we playing in other fixtures on that day. The bulge of testify, the drop out rate was unacceptable this SURREYANDWESTSUSSEX (Fred Imms) a number of possibilities for club fixtures in future fixtures in the post examination period, which is Another happy year has passed and our small band seasons if members are wishing to play such year. One match saw no less than 7 of the original being forced on us by the schools, is creating a real of loyal players,umpires and supporters both from fixtures. We now have seventy registered playing side withdraw their availability,3 in the week of problem. We failed to raise a side to play against within the Districtand from neighbouring Districts members in the District,although only half of these the match. It is hoped that next season players Horsleyand Send Cricket Club and our sincere have thoroughly enjoyedthemselves. In January members played for the Club last season. If will be more committed and make every effort to apologies go to the members of that club. May we everyone could play one extra game next season play when they say they are available. 2001 we held our inaugural dinner at St. John’s please have plenty of support for the new match School, Leatherhead. Thiswas organised by our we could fulfil another six fixtures and match Next year will see the addition of further new manager in 2002. mole within the school,Adrian Gale,and was managers would have no problems in raising sides. players so it is essential members do complete the EASTERNCOUNTIES(Cohn Anderson) thoroughly enjoyed by 56 members and guests. It If you do not presently play for the Club,please availability forms at the beginning of the season. We were fortunate that we lost no games to bad was nice that so many ladiesjoined us for the consider this for next season and if there is any Evans) weather this season, but one school game was lost NORTHWEST (Richard evening. In late Aprila similar number attended our particular reason why you do not presently play for due to the examination timetable and we could not The schools matches this year proved a turning pre—seasonget—togetherat Reigate PrioryCricket the Club,please let me know. rearrange. Of the 11school games played,we won point: of nine matches played we won six, drew Club. Thiswas organised by Bob Munn and Jill 4, lost 5 and drew 2. I will be sending the usual fixture pro—formain two and lost only one game, the final match Brackenproduced an excellent buffet supper. The March to all playing members in the District and to against a strong Merchant Taylorsside. We were helped in our victoryagainst Greshams by main business of the evening,apart from wining and Districts have played in our CarlTuckett, a West Indian international, guesting those from other who The results against strong club sides proved dining, was the signing of availabilitysheets. Bythe for us and reaching an unbeaten century and hitting fixtures in past years. If you do not receive one disappointing, although the membershipo increased time that you read this we will have enjoyed our the winning boundary. Halfcenturies were scored and would like one, please let me know. Please during the year. second annual dinner, but do please put FridayApril by MalcolmStedman against BedfordModern (lost), return the form as soon as possible and advise me 19 in your diaries and come along to our pre—season Star performances included Mike Davieswith 100 Tony Barritt against RHS,Holbrook(lost),Tony if you have contacts, particularly in schools, who not out against William Hulme,Dave MoIloy63 social again at Reigate Priory. Please make a special Warrington and myselfagainst Woodbridge(lost), might welcome a fixture with the Club. Mythanks against Stoneyhurst, Richard Hope 88 against effort if you are a new member. RobinWatts against WisbechGrammar (won) and as ever to all match managers, without whom the King’sSchool, Chester and Fred Brooken-Carey51 We had a short run in the Inter District Knockout Graham Littlewoodagainst Culford(won). games would not be as enjoyable as they are.

40 41 QiantreyVellacott ‘THINK Cricket’ FinancialManagementLtd ByChristopher Bazalgette and John Appleyard

Tobe a memberof the FortyClub means you throw with their left or right hand? Doyou must be fairly keen on the game of cricket, and notice how much the ball bounces at each end financial advice you will probablyhave been coached at some of the pitch? Canyou recognise when a gap is Independent stage in your cricketing life and playedfor not a gap but a trap? Canyou read the bowler? various clubs. When bowling,can you read the batsman, do you note his stance and what guard he takes? from specialists who are not linkedto any provider of financial Thoseof you who have onlyjust reached forty Constantly ask him to do something which is services products. For objective advice on: will knowand be used to both practising and likelyto cause his downfall,especiallyearly on training for your league cricket teams. It is in his innings. Evena very good batsman can strange that as we grow older we tend to forget make an error of judgment. When fielding, f Retirement planning / Investment planning the need to practise and to train for better other than close fielding positions,the moreyou fitness. In consequence we let ourselvesdown. are on the movewhen the bowler is running in Long term care We are the weak linkin our team and of to bowl the harder it is for the batsman to / Critical illness / greater importance fail to honour our judge his runs. Particularlyif you are on the opponents. Last winter,together with John boundary,you obviouslymust not allow the / Inheritance tax planning / Family protection batsman to hit the ball over your head for four, Appleyard, I wrote a book called ‘THINK— but if you can also stop the batsmen to run Cricket We both realised how often we twos, then you are doing a great job for your Business protection watched the game unfold without actually / Pension schemes / team. Closeattention to how the batsman preparingour thought processesfor each part makes his shots can help you anticipate the of the game. Thereis so much one can put in / Employee benefits I Permanent health insurance situation, fielders in closer fielding positionscan the human brain before actually ‘lockinghorns’ do great support work backing up their with the opposition. Contact: Jennifer Logan on 020 7509 9445 colleagues and the wicketkeeper. or email jlogancvdfk.com Forexampleas a captain, do you let your team Ourethos with this club is to take cricketto the knowyour game plan? Doyou discuss with schools,givingus an opportunityto pass on our Chantrey Vellacott Financial Management Ltd (CVFM) is regulated by the your bowlerstheir plans before and during experiencewithin the context of the game. By Financial Services Authority play? Or discuss with your batsmen their doingthe basic things right we can show it is not individualroles within the make—upof the CVFM is wholly owned by Chantrey Vellacott DFK, a Top 20 firm of chartered just beingfit and athletic that makesa cricketer. accountants, who provide a comprehensive range of compliance and advisory innings? As a batsman do you talk with those services to private individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organisations likely you are to be batting with before you go ‘THINK— Cricket’by ChristopherBazalgette Et Outto bat? Doyou lookwhich fielders are the John Appleyardis pricedat £6 and is available most nimble,who have the best throwing arms, from EmpirePublications,county grounds and Creating value for clients - www.cvdfk.com who can throw directlyfrom the boundary,who good bookshops.

42 43 it!

so

“He

the in

men

“he

keep end

been,

who was

the

paper,

20th

high. to

big to

“Daily

great

fair, away

the

his,

his

from

man.

he

a the company

tour. few

Insole, him a

you

That has

winner career

said:

Bradman.” the

surgery

the —

joined He

and a that to Bradman When

of as Jessie

more was Do

but

in the And treasured

shied He brown man his

of

I

in

same

1948 —

up

letters,

journalistic Doug

Probably there

not

“Don cricketer

of of

He heart

said

well

never

understood

colleagues

is

easy. his although

the

are

owed

easy.

the

2001

popular

How wife shrewd

as

young cricket He

remaining.

unhelpful.

many

peak

Bradman

who

piece other on from

collected a

yourself?

almost

marriage.

formerly

in

signed

preferring quite

cricketer.

a

so him rapier. was

England,

animosities.

never

bag. and

for

ability

the wasn’t

wasn’t

nineties?

Bedser,

maintained.

any sell

Australian him

him.

ever in

humour single—minded, is

with

off

in It was

signature man cricketing

at the I up

he letter,

be

happy

his treasure never

great

knew enhanced.

wonderful

universally his wrote drinks, you

disappeared Alec met

a than

was

public.”

of

selfish a tore to recovered carrier

Woodcock

fame

frail

it swap Bannister, be youngsters.

will than personal

do

He on,

and

path. a vast

famous Sir 1997 as

friends trusted but every

man.” buy

He a

grown

judgement

the

jealous to who a

or last has

had

by was

in man

more

was Bradman

in will

means to signature

years outstanding lot

John

is Alex

of

influential

years

His his autograph

has who a he

from he

he most

a

handle

many

on no

65 did true.

who

hand bar

middle

batting

of died

of

and

the

to publicity

such did

a a adulation

by the shaky is

first young he

there

Swanton,

health most

answered

had

the yourself, those

remarkable

Portsmouth possibly memorabilia. passed industry He Over but but How The The Some claimed give wasn’t His The value how He Mail” at of because to trod colleague Insole, was shared a unimpaired laughed and Jim administrator was century. Jessie with the reputation adulation sledgehammer from

That 45

I

all.

a

on. He

to

at the

as

of

91

on

100

tour

you?

65°/a the on

wrote: a him

great

did

of

story

minute. bowled

beg

of

them pass an

am

Marshal

normal

admired, at

it XL down which

Obituaries

your

a

He

I

1908

to

his

was physically

of

to

the

health

words

don’t

Bradman. and of

Pollock

for in

the

of

but

letters

properly. was

must what

you.” Field sent ill

write bowled

60.97. him which

not that

Under

Adelaide

it spare

best

Member

of

“I

greatly

average in

luck

on man

to 99.94

I tell

in born

book and

to

denied

am story

needed

was

wrong,

wasted

receipt

eye.

an of

the during I

saw Life Oval.

am

Graeme I’ll

or

pas. aware

Hollies

googly

typewriter.

obituary glad he

“Bad Alamein

reply

was

the contact (sic) died

did now

his

stroke.

a

the a was

be private whom Club

Don ago,

with that of be Hon

an it

a

to Xl old rarely

unable

in hundreds

Eric

man,

a

tell faux

that

at

is

and

you

average

Bradman

parts

him:

of average do

out

and will then minute,

his

was

very

who think years from

tried write to a that was to

next

tears

ended

Test would

confirmed Bradman

a

NSW

serving truth

Test what I ball

acknowledge

You

copy

to

those always

He whose we I 2001

Swanton, typed

Sorry. two

be the

receiving said man

last unaware

able

don’t

His

have

have

spare

Swanton.

the a

he George

I long

first people, never him to except

Montgomery 25,

recover

only

be

his

and to

don’t a

George and still

simple realise

explained

than

about Africa can

Under, tears. Jim

to

Brian,

thanks. and But sincerely.”

in and

him.

Forty

do

may

break the

0

should

was

was

Club

better

excused.

mentally

you

Donald

Donald Figures February If Cootamundra, with He higher South Hollies Bradman, leg or ground for Bradman He him. awkward seemed revealed persuade Viscount about You Down He letter friend appeared many but XL “Dear week but battle circumstances be article or

Yours 44 of

he the

of

at

6, T.

the

at 9,

him:

at

and

Board

side

and

game

honest “his to

F.

22

his

spell

of

was

of

tour

when in the

Test

last

innings

the

born

said it.”

both hard

in

that

and

committee

Indies

said

August white

to four

short

father the Cricket in

benefactor

an

Ws.

England peak MCC, decent, explosive

Fifth 1957

be

Educated

was

WWII

of

a on

September

integrity,

of member

Warr his

as

CBE his last

to

2001 his

in

Warr golf West the

winning figure

the

the

and few J.

of

appeared on In

former

man,

three

balance One 8, was

one

a

J. in of the of

in

County was

brought

A captained

the he and

sport.

he

going

of

the

serving

the

both

Atkinson

he

of was

match

England.

Barbados hint

dynasty, and

ball.

Mann, footsteps.

roles popular

Guard.

cricket

spirit caps

are

a Africa played

August one in qualities

He

and 1952.

CCC,

his

long

was

Eval forever.” with

Middlesex his

1948/49.

Middlesex.

and

Test

he President

rounder, colleague a

on

in

very

His

had

Test

in

skippered up

St.

was

of also —

Scots

lost a was

CBE, all bat South

the brewing contribution

his

cricket. commendations

calibre

English

amateurs

was

George died

Sussex

amateur a

Cambridge,

the of and

and

successful

An courtesy

was grew

seven his

Denis

followed of

and

joining

with

in club Christchurch,

batting captained Atkinson

future.

Cama

and

into

Mann,

of and

Middlesex

Atkinson

courageous. Cama

Elizabeth

several against

and and

in

President probably

greatest won

G.

after

played

local

1955—6

1917 Francis F.

archetypal and beneficent Born Mann George Eton had He 136 served performance Port

innings with robust

His

administrator chairman and unfailing “Men

find essentially was Spen Spen member Denis XL Denis of

in

captains. Caribbean

He England 1926 Tests Rockley, brothers,

47

in

89.

the

in

11

six on

and

of

he

his

XL

at

the

Club day

time

on

N.

defence

large with

his

a only

age

the XL a

excited 1955 the

the in

was put

after his

his and season years

of

the as

Navy.

Stanley!

cricket,

Sibley

the

in so

found the

shows, on with

he

submarine of in

War.

was

the

and University.

at

DSC one

the

popular

final Port

within

was

relatively

also

of

Peter

Mediterranean role

the including club

Coventry

played

a

his

joined

Abbey

later and

was

he regularly

former from

artist Open

of attending

at

and accountant.

excellence

being

In Coventry the

he

the a wrote He

one-man

start

evidence

name

and

(Mitch”)

DSO in in

as the

circles.

end out

he

par Here

September

cricket,

constabulary

which

Milton

the 86.

and

was at played

the

leave

in

friendships

the

sales. where

himself number

significant

the at at of well

Napier,

he

to

retirement a broke

chartered order,

local

commanded

at

arrived

as player CC XL umpire.

died

a

playing age

XL

sporting

his squash.

Rorqual large

accomplished Napier campaign

last

writing He

speed.

players.

an the

War Mitchell steady

as

in

ball

Coventry

Lennox

club

the

still awarded

of

an

exhibitions of as

a

for

and playing suddenly developed F.

The batting the

in

after

at

established Mitchell Mathematics

joining

surviving

was 1.

skippered

was

was

A.

Malta.

the was

qualify

died

Lennox

Captain 1962 He commander, Club,

Falklands He instead in He

successful of WWII,

He submarine still

achieving read several C.

hockey soon Warwickshire Tony

He to Coventry quickly opposition

passion

Always scourge

After wicketkeeperlbatsman demand He May

popularity funeral

“old

as pomp

XL

23

arms

“I

Ken

the

his ______

himself. winding

mimic headed

seventies.

the

still

ehis

Everyone

said 1980.

with

and

to

and interrupted

everyone

was Roberts,

late about

in

was

after

noted

January

longest

cricketers,

accent.

Major

son,

Tall

run,

a joined

first.”

used

his

entertained

on

and

agricultural

Andy

the his

at

in

views accent

crowds

calling

class

Surrey great John was

named

its

of MBE,

and

of

stars

pupils, and

nets

the posh service

John, for

and football.

rambling

the

was

one dignitaries.

a upper

his

of

colleagues

the

of

recording

in

Wingfield-Digby

of

character, President

was

in

boy!”

long,

stories

a

his

entertained

England Richards Epsom

list

which

President

many

of

amateur

one old

His

memorial in

awarded and

feigned

voice

renowned

was

Viv

great

kept away

so

in

a a

39 Surrey only

up

it was

he

away, a Andrew

many his

his

and of

taking

was

he bowler

say.

it

was born

in

1950

only

the

members.

he

in

for

as stream

At

and wickets

Rev time

coached to

wickets. Tests

was taken

one

a

when

in

impressive foot

1935

who

was

He Wandsworth including

well wheeling He boy”

Barrington,

him.

up the

“Pitch laughed.

thought an

Despite 1937,

in 200

had county first

many

played

years,

four taking “I’m four the

soldiers,” used wheeling

batting

shots. He

goalkeeper angular,

with game

Club

AIf, serving

46

He in

the as

sport

used

67.

the and

and

was

the until

2000

for

was

of when

John 1972 pen, on Fleet to

23

joined

Ewart

in

Scovell,

for

was

Byron

a

written

of

Wright written

in rarely BB was love

1,555 including

at

He

But age

English

years

owner

died is

out used

reporting.

not

football trains. since

and

He

the in

Brian with

23 working Billy manager

the class

were

took

the

playing

William

memorable.

books,

Association, turn

and

say.

at

publications.

them. schedule

for radio

as

which He

the greatest

with 1928-48 cricket.

Bryon,

of books,

to

of still

school League radio

occasions,

journalists

mainly wickets in

Stock, his

for cricketer,

his Armfield.

year

cricketers

as often

England

including 93. throughout

buses

on

on

would

for

name

freelance,

was

Minister

along used

596

Football was

journalism. and

of

modern

Alec but to

Test

village

last

he

was

and

Butler variety cricket number

language antique

his

of He

ill. he

scripts, between

when in

of

used

Football

Jimmy

the

a

known

25

age

pieces

went

things,

took

appeared

1992

voice bags

Prime

church

his

spoke,

of

oldest cigars

still

fit,”

Correspondent

respected for

the vivid

large

and

he

his days

in the years made

word, and

spin.

indoor

and

packed

April

a

Surrey

the

England,

emerged

Bryon

own

me Greenwood.

many

at over

the

after

and

was rarely

and the and

off

and and

particularly his on

man

in 8

fifty

for

Club

successors

was

Robson

in really

mistakenly Soccer

he

he

Ron

at

his histories

kept

what

spoken their

wrote distinctive

retired

Gover Cup

his XL

loved wine

his

was

died he Bride’s, best

Gover,

Telegraph”

Ewart

Named

Gladstone

known was in BBC

he

He

FA the

His autobiographies and

immaculate,

Arlott’s laboured by

and He

his and

cricket,

he the such, Merrow

with when He

St. Bobby

Street, his

All AIf October wickets apiece

carry “That But

coach V

He scored 922 runs with an average of Judge Bertram Joseph Wakley M.B.E. honoured on many occasions to be selected to LucieClayton and as a production assistant in Tests and took 31.79 47 wickets at 35.04 Judge Wakleydied on September 11 aged 84. play for the Armyand the Combined Services with ITNbefore taking up art. She exhibited apiece, mainly on good batting pitches. In He was a most distinguished cricket Teams, notably in Germany and Egypt. regularly in the Summer Exhibitionof the Royal first class cricket he had better figures of 200 statistician, founder member of the Society of Academy and attended the Royal College of wickets at 28.40. Jack’s enthusiasm for the game never waned Cricket Statisticians, which became The Art. She was a member of the Greenwich and after leaving the Army he spent a very Cricket Society, and author of two cricket Printmakers and also exhibited at shows all Sir Alexander Dune, CBE happy and successful period playing for the Alex Dune turned AA statistical works which set new standards for over the country. the into a successful, Worthing Cricket Club in West Sussex. modern research and thoroughness. The first, Bradman business in his capacity as director- Ian Wooldridge of the “DailyMail”said of her: general. He was managing The Great, published in 1959 and recently When Jack considered that he was “too old” for also director of “Audreywas a vibrant, hugely talented woman Shell-Mex and BP. Hejoined reissued, examined the career of Sir Donald cricket, he turned his attentions to golf and the committee who hung her paintings at the RoyalAcademy of Surrey in 1970 and helped raise innings by innings and, unusually for its time, was elected President of the Goodwood Golf £3m to and tolerated, with a laugh, all the build the Bedser Stand and the Ken sought to put Bradman’s performances in the Club,Chichester in 1989. Barrington inconveniences our gypsy way of life can Indoor Cricket Centre. He was context of each situation. The result was that president in He remained an avid fan of cricket and impose on a family.” She was 68. Her 1984—5at the Oval and was a vice president. Bradman came out greater and further ahead watched as many televised games as possible. daughter Louise is a designer and lecturer in of any challengers than ever. The second, He was a Hisfamily know that he was very proud to be New Yorkand her son Gavin is a producer of man of extreme courtesy and Classic Centuries In England/Australia Test warmth and he a associated with the Forty Club. Channel Four’scricket coverage. never forgot face. He was Matches, was a painstaking study of all made a CBEin 1973 and was knighted in individual centuries in the series. Audrey Esther Scovell 1977. He was a vice president of Hampshire After writing these obituaries I have had the and was a keen golfer. Garth Angus Wheatley sad task of penning some words about my wife Garth Angus Wheatley, who died at Uppingham Alan Roberts who died on Christmas Day2000. Audrey was in Rutland on September 4 aged 78, was a Alan Rogers died the unofficial sketcher of a number of Forty at the age of 91 after a right—handedbatsman and wicket—keeper lifetime spent in Sussex cricket. He Club overseas tours. She was a self taught joined educated at Uppingham,who went to BaIIioI Ifield in 1931 before moving on in 1955 to St. artist who loved sketching scenes and people in College,Oxfordand won his blue in 1946. Leonards, Lewes,East Chiltington and places likeSri Lanka,Kenya,Hong Kong, Eastbourne cricket clubs. In 1947 Wheatley made five appearances for Singapore, Spain and on other tours to India, Surrey and continued to play occasional first— the islands in the Caribbean and Australia. A Major in the Army,he saw action in the class cricket until 1950. In a career of 18 first— Dunkirkevacuation, the Eighth Armycampaign Born at Patna, her family moved back to class matches he scored 478 runs at 17.07 with in North Africa, the Sicily landings and the Enqland in 1948 and she worked as a model at a top score of 66 for Oxford Universityagainst campaign in Italy. He was a cross country Sussex at Chichester in 1946. runner with Blackheath Harriers. MEIV1BERS’OBiTUARY Maurice Alfred Crouch Dr. M. A. Chidambaram Wedeeply regret to record the deoth of the following members during the post yeor: He died in Morocco on March 19 aged 83 and Atkinson, D. (West Indies) 1967 Crouch, M. A. 1964 Napier, L W., Captain, Dr.M.A. Chidambaram joined the XLClub in was a right-handed batsman educated at Bates, J. H. 1971 Deacock, J. C. 1994 0.5.0., D.S.C.,RN 1962 1965 as a LifeMember. He was President of Bell,W. Y. 1978 Doe, F. H., Canon 1976 Oates, W.F. 1970 Oundle. He played for Cambridgeshire in the the India Cricket Board of Control in 1960-61. Bird,A. N. 1999 Dune, Alexander, Sir, C.B.E. 1962 Palmer, J. J. 1967 Minor Counties championship from 1936—65 Booth, J. G. 1983 Francis, G. C. 1969 Parkinson, G.B. 1968 He set up a fund for retired players, to pay for and captained the team from 1952. Bradman, Donald, Frost, R. P. 1962 Potter, A.C. 1952 the air travel for Test crickets and increased Sir, A.C. (Australia) 1948 Goodall, B. L 1985 Roberts, A. A., Major, T.D. 1970 the match fees. Roland Percy (Jack) Frost Brooks, M. P. 1972 Gover,A. R., M.B.F. 1950 Savage, J. B. 1972 Browne, M. J. 1985 Griggs, S. G. 1991 Stafford, J., 0.B.E. 1969 Roland Percy Frost, known as Jack for obvious He worked as an industrialist and his dream of Butler, B. 1992 Harvey, K. 6. 1960 Wakley, B. J., reasons, died in hospital on July 21, 2001, two Cama, S. 1952 Hayward, D. D. 1973 His Honour Judge, M.B.E. 1957 a cricket stadium in Tamil Nadu State was days before his 83rd birthday. Castell, C. R. 1973 Humphnies,N. H. 1950 Watkins, D.J. 1972 realised in 1972 when a massive, fully covered Chidambaram, M. A., Jones, A. F. 1960 Watson—Wood,T. 0. H. 1967 Dr. (India) 1965 facility was opened in Chennauk, Chennai and In 1933, aged just 15 years, he enlisted in the Lamden, J. 1981 Wheatley, 6. A., Dr. 1966 Clarke, W. H. 1966 Lee, L 5. 1987 Whitehead, E. 1959 named after him. Hisson Dr.A. C. Muthia is Royal Engineers and served during the period Copleston, M. V. 6. 1982 Mann, F. G., D.S.C.,M.C. 1960 Wilkinson, D. E., the former President of the Board of Control 1934-38. He was told to report for “special Coward, M. 5. 1986 Meyer, D. L R. 1964 Licut. Col., E.R.D. 1962 Crawford-Smith, E. F. 1946 Moffaft, R. S. 1975 Wilson, J. for Cricket in India who lost the election last training” at Aldershot and thus began a love 1995 Crisall, C. J. P., Rev. 1985 Morrish, A. L, T.D. 1962 Winkles, G. H. 1981 year to Jagmohan Dalmiya. affair with the game of cricket and was he Thedote after each namedenotesyearof election

48 49 0/

1-4 9-5 1-6 3-5 Rolls 8-4 8-2 5-7

58

S-il

who

added

3-5alf

Seager

5/-l/, 7/-6/, and 6/-T/, 3/—l/ 9/,-6/

the

2/-10/, 5/-i

for

have September.

Max

October. Twining

Hobbs

Duncan

We the managers Windcheaters easier.

26th the

11th

for

for

Foursomes

The

Holman.

much

Wyborn.

match

Hill.

and

2001

so

Thursday,

Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost

Goldsmith, won

Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Wednesday, ourselves.

the

Eayres.

Geoff

on

Hubbard

Foursomes Michael

Foursomes

2001

Quinnen. job Stableford

on

King.

Carl

and and

and

Ron

Georges and

Club John

North

hole this

Club to -

Scotland Peter

Chris

St.

and

and

36

Golf in

Club

go

Welch

- Sksbleford

Combes. and

Golf

Stableford

to

and G.C.

Holland

made

XII

list

Dean

Incogniti

Pineo.

6.5.

Golf

hole

Beevor

hole

Judd

Wybom.

Committee

over

6.5.

Foster

thanks our VIII Richard

Ron 18 David

Berkshire

Courses

18

Michael

The

Salvers. -

Clifton — — — - —

tIes Club

always Club Common the

to

South David

Ian David

OS.

Richard

my Northwood n Geoff Day the 0.5.

Ft

Bowls.

Oxford Meeting Blue — —

6.5.

v —

Belfast Navy

Johnsons

Officers — —

as Sussex

at at

ma RESULTS

coming

Course

Ritchies

and Stollcry Course

entries.

Foresters, Golspie Ritchie, have Finally are

Farmers D. North Farmers Blue P.1.G.S. North Royal Lucifer West Denis Bristol Liphook Army Royal Seniors China Hankley

18 Runner-up Winner Played Played Captains Winner Red Runners-up and Red Runners-up Autumn entries. Winners Sutcliffe Blue Runners-up Winners Candelabra. Winners

51

RESULTS

/

19

1-3 1-3 1-4 5—1 8-6

5-7 4-8 84

of than

day Free 5-11

and

7’/_4’/: 31,—i 8’/-T/ 3’/-6’/ 6’/,-5/

3’j-8’/ 2/-3/

July. weather weather

entries.

pub hot

as

The

Royal — —

April.

some

5th

24

Gardiner

Busby

at

the

was

11th

Saturday

saw

the

the

in

May.

stoking

for the

MEETING for

a involving

Thursday,

fixture least 6th Cancelled Cancelled

Pirrie.

match

time

for

on

on

Austin.

MATCH at Russell.

new Wednesday,

Lavington. match

Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost we Cost Lost

a

Club more Won Won Won Won Won Oval

Won Sunday,

on

South Foursomes

David Andrew

Brian

Foursomes

rain.

v

of

on

and Golf

The Watmough..

and Roger and

and

Club

Australia

afternoon

by

morning.

i. —

to

Club -

and

North

result Golf

arranged

and

Stableford Triangular

Berrow

Stableford

Golf

Gaffney Colbeck

a

GOLF Fell..

ft

Forest

Foursomes.

against

The Singles along

weekend

Club

Meeting

hole Singles

Hunsworth

have Jordan hole Club

curtailed

Wain-Heapy.

Club

Club

Seniors Meeting

SOCIETY 18

Cavin David

Berkshire

18

Bestwick

being Match Collyn

we

Golf — — —

MCC -

them

great

inevitable

Club Golf —

David

David match

S.

Golf Spring Golf

the

Moortown Burnham Roger G.S.

a

albeit — — —

ground.

Stableford

Stableford

Dornoch — Meeting.

C.C.G.S. Ashdown

at

at Trophies. at year

the Stableford

Country took

Golf

Test Course

Course

the

hole

hole

hole

Next Porthcawl the in always with cricket Northern and Rye Worplesdon Hazards Esher Incogniti Malaya Royal Liphook Newport Royal Stoics Seaford NAGS. Triangular Played Tam Red Runners-up Sparrows Blue 18 Spring entries. Winners Tandridge Runners-up Goblets. Northern Winners Played Timms Played Winners 18 entries. 9 Runner-up West Winner

a

a

on

as

the

Past

we and

15

to

Hill

of

During

Stan

long

on

play

results. play

and play sadly

of Irish

this

a

We ‘The

and

time

apply

to

to new

and his

as

time. considering

will cost. scene

success

now do

year’s

sides

friendships.

often matches

at no

Georges

a

some

death

Stanley

same us

During there.

Wright All

lucky

the

but Committee and

23

first

we

St.

this

club matches Shiplake, of

the

with up Stollery the

in starred

members with

at

are

with

again tie.

the

closely and

Doug the Club, that was

At

he

tricks

3PD

reasonable we

year

is

Many

for in

Colbeck, Cower

Peter

by

was Club too Roost,

SOCIETY record

RITCHIE, Club against

Lowry welcome 9402081

played

hat

Golf who Dustman

RG9

long—standing by

matches

younger

Treasurer to

a

most which

evenings

quiet

look

Tony captains

Golf

ten

a

seven

played

0118 most in

for

younger.

Society Society

matches

sad

Belfast

hole Avenue,

is playing Robbie

Beggars at make

Hon.

M.C. not

Oxon.

Scotland

Hewitt, Rye

past

DUNCAN Man’s

took Tel:

the the

18

our

a

followed

to very Goldsmith

made

video

magical

beating. Dean golf and

Northwood

of Royal

the

of

relatively getting is looking often Old

Windcheaters.

be

D.S.O, record Carl

Lancaster, be

members

four should at a

trip

it

T.V. Horse)

Carl

our

to

foes

The are

joys

Northfield ‘My

some The those

Vince

we

will

many

wearing 134

day

had The

class

have

(The of

old note

David

career

the

away.

In

courses,

enjoy

accompanying

representing

take with and

songs

famous

they

of

captain

constantly year

first

entertained have

Grierson this

now

-2002

Report

1956

opponents

are lovely and early. result

the were He Our although splendid Director’ that must cricket the One against Stanley remember On piano captain rebel Brain passed

We fixtures. Hickling we 2000—2001 entertained

(North).

Howard-Jones

GOLFING

Members:

Wickes

Richards

2001

Henry

50

life

2

Committee

13

19

John

34

have are

Geoff

FOUNDED

Captain

Stewart

also

Johnson course

Jonathan

2001 year

have

in sterling

to

passed

were

older

Captain Hon.

note.

rally

2

are

many

and

the

golf

Founder:

Vice

thanks

various

Lawson, such

Denis Secretary’s So

lucky sadly so

our —

courses We 5

and

Berkshire results

the

12 17

our

do 34

the

getting

CLUE

Roles

decrease

to

During

and

lost very in

have 2000 1BG this.

our

worrying

The Lea,

blue

guests.

and

are

(West), 5 days. who

Alastair

19

at

are winning

to

takes

472. days

and

we

Kill

Road,

old

Claude

year years further

losing

9 3 4

is

862457 Adding

We 16

not

slightly 32

won,

red

Fairmile

us

the the

a

SEAGER

any

1999 Combes

Secretary four

13

are

members,

managers

in

Society

Surrey to

bygone

Meeting

Meetings

on — perhaps

both

01932

Society

and

last we

of

MAX Wing,

the

new

Hon. —

during

2

weather.

turnout.

18

14 Portsmouth back

and

34

result

the Tel:

match

day

resigned. the

Michael

starts 25

that

played

relic

1998

bad

FORTY of

Little

having

Autumn get Autumn

Cobham, when

all

a

the

on

days

well

events

to

over

of

have

us

to

the

were

and

report

reducing let’s

doubt

42

17

to

due

may

a

up

taken

these

out

back

follows:

no

and

and

occasions were is

go

as

year’s

handicaps

Spring

privilege membership

have

matches

THE

available round showing numbers This the The opening we

34 cancelled The away there must other work. Looking

been Lost Halved Won Played Cancelled

matches

with There __

Rules of The Forty Club 1. The name of the Clubshall be ‘TheFortyClub”and the objects of the Club,after due consultation with the member concerned. MORRANT of the Clubshall be the playingand the furthering of the game of (g]Theconvening of a SpecialGeneral Meeting of the Clubat any cricket. The Club is a non-profit making organisation. All time. A Special General Meeting may be called on receipt of a OFFICIALSTOCKISTS surpluses will be used to maintain or improvethe Club’sfacilities request signed by not less than 50 members,who shall state their and to furthnr its objects. Followingwinding-up or dissolution of reason for their request. the Club,any surplus will be distributed to a non—profitmaking TUE rfflTV tN II body engaged in the furtherance of the game of cricket. (h)The ExecutiveCommittee as it thinks fit may co-opt not more than 3 members to serve until the next Annual 2. The insignia General Meeting, of the Club shall be the Roman numerals XL %%IILU appoint Chairmen of Sub—Committees and approve their inscribed in silver on a dark blue background. A subsidiary membership,and act generally,through such Sub-Committees, or decoration shall be a badge in the form of a specially designed otherwise, to further the best interests and high standards of the “FatherTime”motif which shall be embroidered in silver on a dark Club. blue background. The standard range of items to be tie, blazer badge, cap, shirt and sweaters, 7. The Executive Committee may recommend to as Annual General Meeting the names of not more than 2 members for Appropriate variations or the use of other colours or designs election as “Life Vice-Presidents”, and may also recommend A comprehensive range of cricket shirts, sweaters, leisure may be approved by the Executive Committee in relation to members for election as “HonoraryFellows”.The nominees shall normal cricket equipment or commemorative items. sweaters, ties and caps bearing the offical FORTY CLUB be members who over a long period have given devoted service to 3. Membership of the Club shall be open on election at the the Club, maintaining its high traditions, and through their insignia is available by mail order or from our showroom discretion of the ExecutiveCommittee to:— endeavours enhanced its good name in the world of cricket. There at the address below. (a) Anymale cricketer aged 40 years or over. shall not at any time be more than 2 LifeVice—Presidents.A Life Vice—Presidenthas the right to attend meetings of the Executive (b)Any man aged 40 years or over who has served or in serving Committee without the power to cricket. vote. 8. AllHonoraryOfficersof the Clubas shown in Rule4, including (c) A limited number of male cricketers under the age of 40 years. the Chairman after his election, the elected members and co On-line shopping (d) HonoraryLifeMembers. opted members are empowered to vote at meetings of the Executive Committee. When voting on a —, Membersmay propose and second candidates for election whom proposition or • On-line cricket news they know personally. amendment is equal, the Chairman of the meeting may give a casting vote. D) Anymember or candidate not having paid his subscription within • Huge discounts 9. The General Secretary one month of election (or within three months in the case of a shall keep proper Minutes and Records member of the Cluband its Committees. L) resident overseas) shall be deemed, except in special • Leading brands____ circumstances, to have relinquished his membership or be 10.TheTreasurer shall keep proper books of account and at the unwilling to join. Annual General Meeting shall submit a Balance Sheet and 4. The Honorary Officers of the Club shall be elected at the Statement of Receiptsand Payments. -‘-‘ OUT NOW! Annual General Meeting of the Cluband shall be: 11.(a)The Clubyear shall begin on 1st October. The President The FixturesSecretary tb) The Annual General Meeting shall be held in Novembereach Morrant - Discount The General Secretary The MembershipSecretary year. Cricket Catalogue ______The Assistant Secretary The Results Secretary (c) Nominations for election of Honorary Officer under Rule 4 should reach the GeneralSecretary not less than 21 days prior to L‘1 The Treasurer Tht Curator of W. 0. Grace’sGrave the date of the meeting. together with the Chairman of Executive 2002 the Committee when (d) Nominations for election of Committee members under Rule elected by the members of that Committee. 5 Order your copy NOW! should reach the General Secretary by 1st July. 5. The Executive Committee shall Consist of the Honorary (e) Voting for HonoraryOfficersshall be in person at the A.G.M. Officersof the Club and 12 other members elected at an Annual Voting for members of the Committee shall be by postal vote, to Morrant Group Ltd General Meeting; the Committee members so elected shall serve reach the General Secretary by midday on the day prior to the I Unit 5, Station Estate, for 3 years, retire in rotation, and be eligible for re—election. A.G.M.,or in person at the A.G.M. EastwoodClose 6. The ExecutiveCommittee shall have complete control over the 12. Auditors shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting. SouthWoodlord, affairs of the Club,and shall attend in particular to:— LondonE181BY 13. At least four weeks’ notice (a) The of an Annual or of a Special holding of the Annual General Meeting and the Tel:02085305307 General Meeting and of the business to be carried on thereat shall nominations for and the election thereat of the HonoraryOfficers be given to all members. Fan:02085305350 and other members to the Committee. 9 Email:[email protected] 14. At any General Meeting of the Club 20 members, and at any (b)The appointment of a Chairmanfor the year. Committee Meeting 5 members,shall form a quorum. Website:www.morrant.com (c) The amount of the subscription to be paid by any member or 15.These Rules shall not be altered nor amended save by a class of members ov election, or subsequently, and its collection Maoat majority of two—thirdsof the members present and voting at a by means of a BankersOrder or by Direct Debit, and shall notify The EssexShop General Meeting. Anyproposalfor alteration or amendment shall all members priorto the Annual General Meeting of any variation. CountyGround be notified to the General Secretary not less than 21 days before (d)The arranging of matches and managers therefor. the meeting. Chelmsford EssexCM2GPO (e) The candidature and election of members. Amended 29.11.2000. Tel:01245254020 (f] The withdrawal of membership from any member whose °‘The Forty Club. Reproduction in whole or in part of this conduct is no longer consistent with membership or the objects publication is prohibited. Morrant Group Ltd - Officialsuppliers of all clothing to Essex County CricketClub&Essex County CricketBoard ‘“ 62 India2007— ThePaviliononmatchday

II

—_ I]

F