Wiseton Cricket Club - Inside Edge - July 1997. 

July 1997
 Volume 1, Issue 3

It has been a strange month July.  It has seen us collapse to our worst score in living memory and then produce a good performance to claim our first 20 pointer of the season and then following it up with another victory and 15 more points against Pilsley. The Sunday side has produced some great displays this season and winning is almost becoming a habit, lets hope it rubs off on the Saturday side.
Its good to have some new contributors this month.  John Sumner  has wrote an article on his thoughts so far this season and there have been various writers contributing to the weekly Sunday report. This is what I would like to see more of as it makes everything much easier if everybody contributes to the newsletter.
There has been a much better response this month on Daran Hewitts wordsearch but it could still be better, after all there is a prize of beer or wine for the winner depending on your taste ADZ


 Wiseton v Corringham

As in the previous encounter with Corringham, Wiseton suffered another close defeat.  Batting first Wiseton made a total of 91 helped by some powerful batting by Evening League debutante Javid Rashid who made an impressive 35.  Graham Bell chipped in with 17 and Hewitt with 10no.
In reply Corringham progressed steadily and reached their total with one ball to spare, losing three wickets in the process.
A good display although its the points which are needed at this stage of the season.
M.O.M:  Javid Rashid

 Wiseton v Retford

Another disappointing turnout for this evening game meant Wiseton fielded only 8 men against the strongest side in the Division, Retford.  We put up a gallant effort in the field and restricted Retford to a score of 158 with Graham Bell, Nev Carter and Daran'Homer'Hewitt picking up a wicket apiece, Daran with his first two overs of the season.
In reply Wiseton started well enough with Carter and Sumner Jnr putting on a good opening stand.  Daran Hewitt played his shots to reach a quick 31.
But as the wickets fell so to did Wisetons chances of a victory.  A good effort though lets just hope a few more players will be available in the coming weeks as the evening season draws to a close.
M.O.M:  Daran Hewitt

 The Bell's are in the news again, this time its Richard.
He is not in his mothers good books at the moment.  Whilst planning his  summer holiday  with friends, he  decided that they would all set off at 4.30am Sunday morning to Cornwall.  Sunday came, and a series of  loud knocks on the door bellowed through the house at some ungodly hour which woke everyone up bar Richard. Guess who had forgot to set his alarm!!!!

 Wiseton v Misterton

Local rivals Misterton came here wanting revenge for their defeat at the hands of Wiseton earlier in the season but they were to leave disappointed as the Wiseton bowlers put up one of their best group performances of the year.
Wiseton batted first on what was a difficult wicket to score runs on and made a total of 71 for 8.  Staves top scoring with 21 but it was number 7 Ian Mathers quick 15 which put Wiseton in a more comfortable position.  Misterton failed to make any sort of progress in replay as the Wiseton bowlers of David Barker (1-11), Adam Kay (3-12), David Pike (4-9) and Dan Greenhalgh (2-7) all bowling well to restrict Misterton to 41 all out.
A victory and some much needed points at this stage of the season.
M.O.M:  David Pike

 
 Cricketing Hero's

Do you have a cricketing hero?? If so write a quick article and it will appear here in Inside Edge.

There are many, Sir Jack Hobbs, who played first class cricket until he was 51, making 197 centuries - 98 of them after he was 40!  If you want me to choose on it would be Frank Worrell.  Coming from Barbados to play for Radcliffe, my Dad's home town, in the Central Lancashire League, he was the first international player I saw.  He was awesome.  He was also a fine man that my father admired which was and is important to me.
We lived in Royton, which was the C.L team that I supported and when they played Radcliffe I went and sought his autograph.  I had to wait ages until the great man signed and patted me on the head.  That was 48 years ago and I still have the signature.
Sir Frank, as he became, was amazingly the first black man to captain the Windies and started what we know to be the force of  today.  sadly, he died of leukaemia at the age of 42, but not before he moved the world regarding West Indies cricket.  He was a wonderful player and a truly great man who was respected wherever he went.     Ian Mather

 Echuca South CC
Wiseton Montage

I've finished the Wiseton display for our clubrooms, it looks really good.
I've got a couple of area maps on the left hand side, some information in the top right hand corner and a montage of Wiseton photos  underneath. There is a banner at the top that says 'Our sister club in England - Wiseton CC'.   A couple of the committee are dropping in tonight to have a look at  it.  If you look in an atlas Echuca is right on the border of Victoria and New South Wales. The Murray River is the border, and where it dips in the middle, and is closet to Melbourne, that is exactly where Echuca  is.
Steve Thompson


 Wiseton v Harworth

Wiseton made the dreaded journey to Harworth with a full strength team for the first time this season.
Wiseton batted first and looked in trouble at one point with the loss of Staves for a duck and Sumner in the opening overs.  Chris Benson with 24 and Daran Hewitt with 18 put Wiseton back on track  and then a good partnership during the final 2 overs between  Adam Kay and Richard Bell , Kay making 21 not out and Bell 11 not out giving Wiseton a total of 107 for7.
Richard Bell was on fire with the ball, producing a fine display of bowling which meant he finished with figures of 6 for 5. David Barker and David Pike also took wickets as Harworth collapsed to 28 all out.
M.O.M:  Richard Bell

 
 There is a breathless rush in the close tonight,
Ten to make and the match to win,
A bumping pitch and a blinding light,
An hour to play and the last man in,
And its not for the sake of a ribboned coat,
Or the selfish hope of a seasons fame,
But his captains hand on his shoulder smote,
Play up! play up! and play the game.

from 'Vitai Lampada' - Sir Henry Newbolt
1862-1938



  Wiseton v Pilsley
By Arthur Staves
On a day interrupted by rain showers and an early tea Wiseton gained revenge on Pilsley the side who bowled Wiseton out for 20.  Winning the toss Wiseton took the field with only 9 players.   David Pike having to work late and Adam Kay answering to a phone call from the ground at 2.45pm and dashing to the ground to make up the side.Pilsley made 108 for 8 in their 37 overs, David Pike bowling especially well taking 3 for 19.  Good bowling also from Jack Bell 2-36 and Nev Carter 2-23.
After 10 overs Wiseton were 19 for 2 but Richard Staves again batted well scoring 41 and adding 36 with Barry Martin (19) and a further 35 with Nigel (Jack) Bell who finished on 22 not out which included a huge six.  Daran Hewitt scored only 7 but his superb straight 6 helped the Wiseton run rate at a crucial time.  It was left to Captain Graham Bell to score the winning run with 3 balls to spare.
M.O.M:  Richard Staves

 After winning the toss, captain 93Homer94Hewitt chose to field on this warm summers day giving Nomads the chance to set a high target for Wiseton.  A good opening spell from Firth and Stubbins tied down the Nomad openers thus giving away only 24 runs during the first 16 overs while Stubbins picked up the first wicket.  As it was a Sunday the first bowling change saw Steve Bell and Matt Howcroft take the ball and fire it in with some venom.  Bell's first over for Wiseton this season saw him take a wicket from a poor ball, however it was a wicket that proved lightening does strike in the same place twice, as for the second time this season Roger 94Jonty94 Fawcett pulled off a sensational catch.  The remainder of the Nomads team were then bowled out by Hewitt, Carter and Ambler(3-3)setting his traps for 3 rabbits!!  This gave a Nomads a modest total of 88.
In reply Wisetons first seven batsman all chipped in although Mather (12) being the only one to reach double figures.  At this point Captain Homer Hewitt was sweating a bit as as Wiseton were 47-7 with 13 overs to go.  The win was never in doubt though as Richard Ambler battled away for 19no and the Hominater Hewitt??? blasting 23no thus sealing the victory for the Wiseton Sunday side.
M.O.M:  Richard Ambler

 M.O.M
League

1.R.Staves
2.N.Carter
3.N. Bell
4.A Kay

 Another satisfying victory by the Sunday side to avenge the earlier defeat at the hands of Tudor this season.  having lost the toss we knew that chance of success lay in getting rid of the Tudor opener who reached his fifty in double quick time, inside 13 overs.But the combination of a superb catch by Ben Durham and some deceptively slow and straight bowling from David Barker led to his dismissal. Tudor lost their  way after this dismissal and wickets began to fall at regular intervals.Notable contributions were made by Durham and Kay who each took three wickets as Tudor reached a total of 116.
Wiseton in reply started at rocket pace with Mather dispatching  two balls to the boundary in the first over before he was caught out for 8.  However, Richard Ambler took over the anchor role and scored at the rate of 1 run an over before being dismissed for 29.  This brought Graham Bell and Ben Durham together at the wicket, both batted well, but Durhams quick 36 set Wiseton up for the victory. His dismissal brought Carter to the wicket who wrapped up the victory with a glance to fine leg.  Bell finished on 28 not out his highest score of the season.
So victory to Wiseton without the aid of inspirational skipper Daran Hewitt and proves we can win without him. Stay away Daz!!!!!
M.O.M:  Ben Durham
(Please note the views of the above writer are his alone and  not that of any other team members.  By the way Daran says  take a rest next week Rich....ADZ)

 Wiseton v Lea Park
By Arthur Staves
At last a 20 point win for Wiseton.  Good bowling from Ian Ambler 4 for 20, Nigel Bell 4 for 41 and 16 overs 2 for 22 from John Sumner dismissed Lea Park for 116 in 45.3 overs.  Simon Cox took 3 catches behind the stumps and Barry Martin 2 at Gully and but for dropped catches once again the score could have been much lower.
James Sumner had his best innings of the summer with 56 not out dominating the Lea attack in partnerships with Richard Staves and Ian Ambler, but it was left to Nigel Bell to finish the game off when the scores were level with a magnificent six.
M.O.M:  James Sumner

 This friendly match took on a whole new meaning when Wiseton player  David Pike chose to play for the opposition.
Wiseton were put into bat by the Centralian Captain and started very fluently with Nev Carter making 19 and Ian Mather 25 and was eventually caught with 3 overs to left in the innings.  A useful 16 from Roger Fawcett and a quickfire 21 from Adam Kay meant Wiseton eventually finished with a total of 117 for 7.
Mr Pike finished the innings with figures of 2 for 12 off of his 7 overs for Centralians.
In the field there were some outstanding bowling performances, David Barker leading the way with 2 for 18 and was unlucky not  to have more, Richard Bell bowled 3 overs and finished with figures of 1 for 2.  Richard Ambler turned his arm over for the first time this season and finished with 4 wickets for just 27 runs, although he seems determined to win the dropped catch award with another 2 drops to add to the previous weeks 3!!!  There were 8 dropped catches in total which meant club funds were again boosted but it is a side of the game that Wiseton must improve upon if we are to win more games in both the friendly and league matches.
Pike managed to reach double figures for the opposition before being out off the bowling of Richard Ambler.  Centralians batted out the innings and made a total of 87 for 8 which meant another good victory for Wiseton.
M.O.M: David Barker and  Adam Kay

 Hewitt won the toss and elected to bat an a very hot Sunday.  Graham Bell and Ian Mather opened the Wiseton innings and made a solid partnership of 35 before Bell lost his wicket for 17.  Carter(18) and Hewitt(19 made good partners for I.T.M as he steadily reached his half century in the 35th over.  Mather was eventually out for 62 with 3 balls of the innings left 2 of which accounted for the brothers Ambler who were both out for Golden Ducks.  Ryan Stubbins opened the bowling and claimed a wicket with his first ball of the innings.  Wickets fell steadily and Gamecox were reduced to 40 for 7 with some great bowling from Stubbins, Firth, Barker and R Bell.  Ian Ambler bowled the prize wicket of the day that of Simon Cox for another Golden Duck, Simon is the Saturday keeper for Wiseton but plays for Gamecox on a Sunday.  Gamecox ended their innings on 82.  Another great victory for the Sunday side.
M.O.M:  Ian Mather

 There were 70 teams in Division 1 for the 1992 season.  These were divided into six sections, 12 teams in sections A, B, C,D and 11 teams in sections E and F.
As new members we were allocated to Section F.
The first match against Creswell was played on April 25th at Wiseton Hall, that victory was followed by another victory over Bilsthorpe, again at home.  There were two changes from the previous weeks side, Marcus Bell making his first of only two appearances for Wiseton and Steve Braithwaite who had enjoyed many seasons of friendly cricket for the club.  In a low scoring game Graham Bell took 3 for 8, Nev Carter 3 for 12, George Platts 2 for 11, Nigel Bell 1 for 4 and Simon Cox 1 for 0.  In reply Nigel Bell made 39 and Richard Staves with 16 was the only other player to make double figures.
The first home defeat was at the hands of Harthill, a team who are becoming stony rivals.  Although Wiseton were to finish third in the league they did not win a match from the 30th of May until they defeated Welbeck Medan Vale on July the 18th at Wiseton.  12 point wins were recorded for every game from then until the end of the season with the exception of 4 points for a rained off game against G.N.C.S Worksop.
Outstanding performances that season were 86 not out by Barry Martin in only his second game for the club, he also had a 79 not out against Weston later in the season.  David Barker in his only appearance in the league taking 7 for 58 and Nigel Bell 7 for 31 being the best bowling performances.  Barry Martin topped the league averages with 344 runs at an average of 59.  Graham Bell scored 360 runs at an average of 32.73 and took 25 wickets.  Nigel Bell scored 254 runs at an average of 28.22 an took 39 wickets averaging 11.49.  Nev Carter was 5th in the league bowling averages with 27 wickets averaging 10.33.
So ended the first season, a promising start with high hopes for 1993, could they be fulfilled we shall see in Part 3 of Wiseton in the Bassetlaw League.

 CHRISTMAS DINNER
It may only be July but Christmas will soon be upon us and Wiseton will be having its Christmas Dinner on the Saturday 13th of December at the Cattle Market in Retford.  The cost of this is A313.95 which includes a disco afterwards.   See Adam for details.


 Lincoln Indoor League
By Nev Carter

Wiseton had their best ever season in the winter indoor league in Lincoln, finishing an excellent 3rd in the Premier Division.  Out of a total of 12 games, we won 8 and lost only 4.
The nucleus of the indoor team have been playing together for over 10 years and have a good understanding of the indoor game and of each other!  This is particularly important when running quick singles and knowing when to take risks.
On the batting front, Nev Carter, Graham Bell and Dennis Brown all scored over 200 runs and averaged over 20, which is very good for a 12 over game where you have to retire at 25!!
The Bowling was also consistent with none of the regular bowlers going for more than 10 an over on average. Andy Bichan and Rich Bell were particularly tight .  In  indoor cricket fielding is specially important and the Wiseton team have some renowned fielders.  George Platts stands at mid-on glaring at the batsman, daring him to get a ball past him.  He is often seen hurling his body through the air to make dramatic catches and stops, and the batsmen must think his hands are coated in glue!!  Roger Fawcett has made an art of fielding just behind square on the leg side, which in indoor cricket is very near the bat.  He pulled off some excellent catches last season, with the batsman looking in disbelief as the ball stuck in his hands.
In the cup, Wiseton lost in the 3rd round to Sleaford who went on to the final.


 WISETON WEB UPDATE
The Wiseton Web Page has had over 200 visitors to its site although the counter has now reset itself to zero.  All those visitors now know who we are and even worse have seen pictures of who we have playing for us, Pikey, Jack and Baz, what a sight!!!

 Captain Hewitt won the toss and chose to put the opposition in to bat first.  Stubbins and Kay opened the bowling, each bowling their 8 overs at an economical rate, Stubbins 2-6 and Kay 1-25.  The Trentside batsman then took control and punished some wayward bowling from R Ambler in particular as they reached a total of 167 for 7.
Wiseton in reply started badly with chairman Mather going cheaply to a caught and bowled for just 3.  The majority of  the Wiseton players reached double figures with Rashid, Pike and Fawcett all making scores in the teens.  Despite this Wiseton were always behind the required run rate and scores in the twenties from Potts, Hewitt and R. Ambler still left Wiseton requiring 40 runs from the final 4 overs.  It was just too much in the end as Wiseton lost by 22 runs. Matt Howcroft bagging another duck to lead the  Special mentions to Ryan Stubbins for his tight bowling, Richard Ambler for his quick fire 27 and the old warrior Mike Potts for his innings of 25.
M.O.M:  Mike Potts

 Wiseton v Retford
Cup Quarter Final
10 man Wiseton almost pulled off an amazing victory in this rain affected game.  The match was reduced to 10 overs a side with Wiseton batting first.  Nev Carter played some fantastic shots in his 68 which helped Wiseton reach a total of  118 for 3.
In reply Retford attacked the Wiseton bowling and lost only two wickets as they reached the Wiseton total with only 3 balls to go.
A good performance though and a good achievement in reaching this stage of the competition considering our league form.
M.O.M:  Nev Carter

 Wiseton v Lea Park

In this crucial bottom of the table clash a win was vital for Wiseton if we are to retain our second division status.  Good bowling from Nev Carter, Graham Bell, Steve  Firth with 3 for 4 and David Barker with 4 for 7 restricted Lea to 66 for 9.  In reply the Wiseton innings didn't start well with David Pike falling to the the first ball of the innings for a Golden Duck and Daran Hewitt to the sixth also for a duck.  Enter Richard Staves who steadied the ship with a solid 34no  and Adam Kay with a steady 31no to guide Wiseton to victory and surely secure their place in Division 2.
M.O.M:  Richard Staves &
            Adam Kay

 Wisetons first visit to Plumtree on one of the summers better days saw skipper Daran Hewitt win the toss and elect to bat.  Nev Carter negotiated the first over comfortably but the first ball of the next over saw Ian Mather returning to the pavilion with a Golden Duck to his name and his pocket 20 pence lighter.  Graham Bell joined Carter at the wicket and between them put on 48 for the second wicket before Carter was bowled for 30.
Wickets fell regularly during the next 7 overs with Daran Hewitt joining Ian Mather by collecting a Golden Duck.  Wiseton found themselves at 66 for 7 after 23 overs when Bell was caught for 27.
A partnership of 27 between Adam Kay and Richard Bell took Wiseton to 98 before Bell was out for 16.  Richard Ambler joined Kay and was not out 15 at the close, but Kay was stumped on 24 with an over  to go.  Wiseton finished their innings on 121 for 9.
Plumtree started their innings confidently and had scored 26 before Ryan Stubbins broke through.  A further wicket fell with the score on 31, again off the bowling of Stubbins who finished with figures of 8-1-12-2.
Richard Ambler and Graham Bell took up the bowling and wickets fell regularly by the time Plumtree reached the 70's.  Bell finishing with figures of 8-2-16-3 which earned him the man of the match award.
By the time the last over was to be bowled by Kay, Plumtree had only one wicket in hand and required 7 runs to win.  A dropped catch mid way through the over by Richard Bell gave them a run and left Plumtree requiring 3 runs off the final ball to win, but a shocking final ball was smacked to the boundary thus giving Plumtree the match by one wicket.
M.O.M: Graham Bell

 Wiseton v Pilsley
By Arthur Staves
The captain Graham Bell was forced to bat first on a very soft and wet wicket because of players arriving late due to work commitments.  Nobody though expected Wiseton to set a new record for their lowest ever score in the Bassetlaw League and quite possibly one of  the lowest in the history of the club, certainly in recent times, as they were bowled out with just 20 runs on the board.
No player was able to reach double figures, Graham Bell top scoring with 7!!  Barry Martin made his long awaited return to the side but only managed one run.  This was obviously a bowlers pitch, but the Wiseton bowlers did not trouble the Pilsley openers as they knocked off the runs without losing a wicket.  The ground was in a poor condition after three weeks of torrential rain which probably contributed to Wiseton's downfall.  Hopefully things can only get better.  I Hope!!!
M.O.M:  Arthur Staves (Club Scorer) for having to watch and record the display!!!

 Wiseton v Marshalls Cavaliers

Another poor turnout for this evening league match meant Wiseton fielded an 8 man side for the second time in as many games.
Wiseton batted first and a steady start was made by Henton and Mather.  Henton top scored with 33 and some handy contributions from Greenhalgh and Carter meant Wiseton reached a total of 86-6.
In reply Marshalls opening partnership soon reached the Wiseton total with a few lofty blows off the bowling of Barker, who was unlucky in that he had a very good shout for LBW turned down and also a refusal in the field from Steve Firth at long off, not that it would have made much difference to the eventual outcome.
M.O.M:  Bill Henton

 Bassetlaw Fixtures
Aug 9th v Edwinstowe, Away
Aug 16th v Cuckney, Away
Aug 23rd v Marshalls, Home
Aug 30th v Ollerton, Home
Sept 6th v Marshalls, Away
Sept 13th v Everton, Away

 Sunday Fixtures
Aug 10th v Bayfield, Home
Aug 17th v Brocklesby Park, Away
Aug 24th v Rotherham Locusts, Away
Aug 31st-Sept 2nd Whitley Bay Tour
Sept 7th v Baslow, Away
Sept 14th v Rotherham Locusts, Away

 My first input into Inside Edge comes by way of a big thank you to all concerned with the production a very fine club mag.  I have shown it to several friends and cricketers alike who also rate it very highly.  Well done boys!!!!!
As we are perched at the foot of the table halfway through the season I must tell you that in over thirty years of playing league cricket I have never been in a relegated team - we know there is always a first time but I believe that we are good enough to escape relegation - so keep going. apply yourselves and we will survive.
I am very much looking forward to the two BBQ and Discos - a first for Wiseton and they should be good nights (book the taxis).
Love, The Pan Man
 

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