This was the forth time Ashton have played for the Dereck 'Rosco' Rawson Memorial Cup, unfortunately Ashton had lost the three previous occasions, first time it was played it was against Southwick and the other two, were against Tolethorpe Park. Ashton have continued this tradition and played Tolethorpe once again for the cup.
Ashton batted first and got off to a good start with Clive Evans and Stewart Francis opening the batting. Clive was on fine form, eventually making 135 not out. The first century of the season for the club. After 19 overs Ashton were 81 for 2, with the fall of that second wicket brought young Sam Nowlan to the crease. Sam batted exceptionally well and eventually scored his maiden 50 for the club. His wicket fell for 56 in the 36 over with the score at 188. This brought Ashton's oldest player to the crease Jeremy Firth (71 years young) he scored a quick ten before being stumped. Ashton were 225 for 4 off their 40 overs. Bowling from Tolethorpe ~ M. Davies 8-0-30-0, T. Gartrell 6-1-25-0, M. Green 8-0-59-2, S. Green 8-0-37-0, C. Thompson 8-0-52-2, Bullimore 2-0-15-0.
After tea Ashton took to the field. Opening the bowling with Lloyd Papworth and Nigel Barnes. For both Nigel and Lloyd it was their first game of the season for Ashton. they bowled very well after the first 10 over (5 overs a piece) Tolethorpe were 22 for 1. With Nigel picking up the wicket of G. Bower for 7. The bowling change brought John Ray into the action and as reliable as ever he picked up 4 wickets for only 6 runs from his 8 overs. Dan Blatch and Chris White picked up a brace of wickets each before Nigel returned to the action and finished off Tolethorpe's batsmen. Tolethorpe Park 89 all out off 36.2, A. Bullimore scored 22 not out and I Fitch scored 15. Extras were the highest score for Tolethorpe at 24. Bowling from Ashton ~ L. Papworth 8-3-15-0, N. Barnes 5.2-1-8-2, D. Blatch 8-3-16-2, J. Ray 8-3-7-4, M. Buckley 2-0-14-0, C. White 5-1-16-2.
Ashton Wold won by 136 runs bringing the cup home were it belongs! That game was for you Dereck!
One thing to note about the game was Ashton's slip cordon........ Their combined age is 195, S. Francis 57 years young ( Wicket Keeper), Jeremy Firth 71 years young ( 1st Slip) and John Ray 67 years young ( 2nd Slip). Probably the oldest slip cordon around! And both slips took a catch in their positions during the match too.
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