1987/88 YEAR BOOK 1 INTRODUCTION TRISTRAM FLETCHER This year book has been created in 2018, to fill a gap in our history. If there is an error in this publication, please bring it to our attention so we can update the club’s history. If you are one of the captains listed or played a part in one of the teams and think you can write a report, feel free to write something up and send it to me for inclusion. Also, if you have any photos forward them to me at
[email protected] I hope you enjoy the 1987/88 year book. Regards Tristram Fletcher President – Applecross CC (2018) Cover Photograph: Our latest life member Peter Hewitt (#3) 2 PRESIDENTS REPORT VAL STEENHOLDT In a season of many highlights, including the introduction of a fourth XI and 3 out of 4 teams making the finals, the major achievement was the second grade premiership, which gave the club promotion to first grade for the first time. Peter Spencer was again captain/coach, Eric Taylor was awarded fifth grade captaincy and Val Steenholdt retained captaincy of the seventh grade. The success of the previous season had attracted the interest of a number of cricketers and the decision was taken to introduce a fourth XI in eighth grade. To gain Association approval for the extra team the club negotiated the use of Winthrop Oval as a home ground. Melville City Council had laid a new pitch at the oval and it was used by seventh and eighth grade during the season.