Aussies Lose Out Again
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From our Cricket Correspondent
The Australian touring team missed a trick by not watching the Craig Whipps Memorial Cricket Match held on the Denton playing field recently. Had they attended they would have seen lusty blows in to the pea field, some acrobatic fielding and a variety of bowling rarely seen in first class cricket.
The Haymakers Team notched up a total of 142 in 20 overs which proved too many for the opposition who quickly fell behind the clock whilst making their score of 90. Of the winning total Andy and Stephen Hipwell along with Dave Godsmark found the bowling to their liking as several replacement balls were needed to keep the ammunition coming down the track.
Emma Whipps and Ian Cooper scampered singles and struck out for victory in reply but some smart catching and canny fielding proved too much for their side. Meanwhile, Doris, as usual, caught the eye as she strode to the wicket full of menace complete with batting helmet, large pads and gloves but her score of three proved in vain. Chris Whipps held and then somehow dropped a stinging catch which some suggested may have been foul play, as it had been Jean who struck the shot towards mid-wicket. Surely not!
In-between innings the original DRS (Denton Refectory Service) was in operation and as usual spectators and players took full advantage of the strawberries and cream, scones, sandwiches and cakes. Dave Wright’s barbeque did a good trade and there was drink for all, even some beer left over!
Thanks are due to all who helped out in so many ways to make the afternoon a great deal of fun.
Meanwhile the Australians, having missed their chance to watch and learn, stumble on their way.