Accrington C.C. Newsletters 1997

Aeerf,mgtoxn Cnilcke'fi Club J[ume L997 NewsXetter RESULTS & PERFORMANCES The 2nd Xl went out of the Junior Cup in a blaze of glory at Lowerhouse. ln scoring 284 the team created a new Club 2nd Xl record. Sajed Sadiq scored 93 to eam promotion to the 1 st Xl. The game looked beyond recall until Sajed was joined firstty by Adam Greenwood and then by Joe Stewart when partnerships of 101 & 52 gave a glimmer of hope but it was not to be. Duncan McCormack scored his maiden half century against Ralvtenstall for the 3rd Xl who registered their first win of the seasoR at home to Church. The A Team are currenfly top of the Accrington & District League having won their first 5 matches. They are also in the semi final of the Harry Wood Cup with a game against Attock at Wilsons on Sunday 13th July. Tom Pendergast has so far taken 24 wickets at 5.2 each, notching his 250th wicket in the Iocal league for the Club in the process. JUNIOR CRICKET The Under 'l 1 A side is currently riding high in their league with 2'wins in J games. Men of the match have been Martin Bradshaw, v Ramsboftom Patrick Swanney v Rishton & Graham Sneddon vs Todmorden Other regular players are Mark Addison, Sam Heap, Stuart Crabtree, Daniel Bagshaw & Daniel lNhittaker. Whilst the B side have lost all their first three matches, they are improving. Consisting of mainly 9 & 10 year olds, it's players include Adam Donnelly, Paul Cross, Matthew Blockeel and Chris & Shaun Dunne. The under 13's have played 6 games so far and are still looking for their first win. The bowling is quite good but they are going to have to learn to keep their wickets intact in order to win games. The basis of the team is J Hayhurst, R Addison, R Chaplow, J Pilkington, N Hussain, S Sadiq with the rest being made up from D Gaynor, M Addison, M Young, R Khan & K Fearon. TgeMSHEETS NEwSLETTERS At every home 1st Team fixture this season, a team sheet will be issued free of charge to spectators. The sheet will advertise the match ball sponsor and at the last home fixture of every month, a newsletter will appear on the reverse side. CLUB MERCHANDISE On sale in the clubhouse Golden Moments E6 Club Caps E5 League Handbooks €1 See the Conquering Hero €2 1 green ACC Sweatshirt f10 4 ACC Cricket shirts small & medium E10 QT]IZNIGHT Jim's next hard quiz is on Friday 4th JuIy. Be there or be square. DEYELOPMENT A revised version of the development plan will be displayed in the Club Room shorfly. Any member requiring further information should contact Management Chairman Mr Peter Barratt League Cricket Review €1.50 NATEANASTLE Nalhan's departure has been well documented in the Press and Media. Playing County Cricket for Nottinghamshire was considered to be an important career move which would have been difficult to deny. Whilst the Club has received compensation, he will undoubtedly be missed by players & supporters. ARRI\/ALS & DEPARTURES The one important arrival this month is that of Peter Sleep. Parents ofourjunior mernbers mayremember Peter's aryrouncement at last years Junior presentation evening that he would be Accrington's professional in 19971 After a few twists and tums we have fmally got our man. We wish Peter success for the rest of the season. He is ofcourse no stranger to the Lancashire League having previously been professiooal for East Lancs in 1979 and Rishton in 1990, 1991 (when he created a new league batting record of 162l nms), 1994 and 1995. Now Lancs 2nd Team cap- tain & coach, he now lives in fushton. We are sure Peter's class will soon start to rub offon the players and help to improve results. Hot offthe press are 2 departures; Joe Stewart has resiped his membership and Danny Greenwood has commenced the procedure for a transfer to Church. We welcome back Easthams upholsterers & Clive's Barbers as board sponsors. The recent home fixture against Burnley was sponsored by Matthew Brown. Ball Sponsorc These are urgently required for the following fixtures: July 27th Rawtenstall August 3rd Bacup August 10th Lowerhouse August 23rd Ramsbottom August 31st East Lancs The cost is Sl5 and includes advertising on the match sheet and by the match announcer Suzanne Geldard. Please contact Rod Kenyon on 387864 if you can help. TREASURE LINE Run in conjunction with Swinton Rugby Club, our members have won over J3000 since 1994, including a $1000 Jackpot win in December (See Souvenir Brochure) It only costs I,1 per week To join contact Alven Burrows (234897). Remember you can't win if you'rc not in. LEAGUE CRICKET REYIEW This new monthly magazine on League Cricket in Lancashire is now available from the Club priced at €1,50. The thirci issue is available from June 27th.