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CLITHEROE Football Club chairman Chris Mus- son has resigned following a seven-montli reign.


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Stonyhurst qualifier


.MKMHKKS of Slonyhur.st I'ark tJolf Club rimipelud in llio Grey- htunul Kurd ({ lu i iif ie r on Saturday. In the 0*7 handicap .section.


K. Konerson look first place (S0-7*7;T). with A. Younjt (80-U- Oli) winning: the 8-14 section and .M. Varnom (82-17-1)5). the overall winner, takin^r first prize in the 15-20 calefrory. Winners of the barbecue com­


Spare strip


.,\FTER nine years as the rnstoilian of Clitheroe’s football strips. Cyril Whi­ te s id e h a s amas s e d twelve. He has now been left


with a s])are full strip and two full sets of football shirts. .‘Utliouj'h obviously second hand, all are of flood quality. The club is offeriuft


tliem on a first come, first served basis to any youth teams in the area. If you would like any of the equipment contact Mr Whiteside (Clitheroe


live and work in London, and a short statement issued following Monday night’s committee meeting said: “Clitheroe Football Club have accepted the resignation of chairman Chris Musson and thank liim for his services to tlie elnb.


He is leaving the area to


actively seeking a replace­ ment for him, and in the


"Tile committee is now Shawbridge Topics


The Blues start their training


CLITHLROBTS players return lo pre-season ti’ain- ing tonight after the sum­


mer break. It is hoped as many local play­ ers as possible will turn up. One


of the accusations often levelled at the club i.s that there are uot enough local players in the side, 'riiis IS the ideal o|>j)ortunity for Ribble Valley players to prove their worth. New steward ami stewardess


resignation of assistant reserve team manager Peter Dohson, who is leaving Shawhridge for a similar position with (jreat Har­ wood 'I’own. Dobson formed a very suc­ cessful partnership with John


Whallev and more recently with Paul AlcGuire, as tlie reserves have won countless honours over the past sl.\ years.


Mr and Mrs Bob Clark will be re -o»ening the social club tonigiit at I n.m. All members, new and ohf, are welcome to come along. Clitheroe manager Dave Mor­


petition were: ladies— K. Bald­ win (net 74). K. Taylor (74 after aplay-ofO. Best jrross: S. Green­ wood (00). Men — M. Varnom (82-17-G5 after a play-off). A. Kowson (03-28-t)5). Best j^oss: K. Roberson (80). The competition was followed


by an evening barbecue at the Bayley Arms. Hurst Green, at which Mr Paul Haslam. ou behalf of Greyhound Ford, pre- .■ieiUed prizes for the qualifier.


Title still in sights


CbITHEROE fell running supremo Shaun Eivesey still lias the English fell running championsliip title within his sights. Shaun finished si.xth in the seven-mile Blake Fell


Race near Cockermouth on Saturday. The race was


Shaun needs good results in tile next two cliampion-


ship events at Wasdale apd Giinson Knott. .July certainly fironiises


to be a hectic month, for lie has also been selected to represent England in tile Snowdon Race.


All set for Nab run


WHALLKY ami District Lions


are stajrin^ the 14th annual Nab run tomorrow nijthl. The first race, slartiim from


C.'hurch .Sciuare in the village at d-30 p.m.. is for under 15s. The .second race, at 7 p.m.. is for


seniors. Both races are over 2.1 miles and feature both local and open caleirories. The third and longest race


residents of the parishes of Whalley and Mitton. Wiswell and Barrow and Billington and Langho. Knlry fees, payable on the


night at Whalley CL School, are 30p for juniors and £1 for seniors.


DARTS


KINGS AK.MS A have managed to forge a nine point lead In the Clilheroe Men's Invitation Sum­ mer iJarls League after only si.x matches. Royal Oak A remain unbeaten


Royal Oak A :15. While Horse 2!i. Craven 27.Horseslioe 25. CCWMC 21. Black Horse 21. .Station 20. Kings B 10. Cross Kevs 17,Roval Oak B 111. Low Moor Club 14.


in second place, but cannot match the scores that Kings are recording. League positions: Kings A 44,


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gon and Horses 4. Sun A 3; Buck Inn 4. Station A 3: Black Bull. Langho 4. Victoria A 3; Wilj)shire A 3. Kings A 4: Swan A 3. De Laev A 4. Blue — .^un B 7, Dog and


Partridge 7-0. Results: Red League — Wag­


beeins at 7-(l5 p.m. over the 5.1 miles to the top of the Nab and back and has categories for ladies and men. Local entries are restricted to


won by Rod Philboan, of Keswick. If he is to take the title,


ris suffered two blows this week for the forthcoming season. Firstly Dave Sharpies, so


often an inspiruliun in midfield last season, announced his intention to play for former Clitheroe and Accrington Stan­ ley manager Kric Whalley at


signed Sharpies and hold his Bass NWCFl.1 registration, Mi- Morris now discounts the jilayer from his plans. 'Hie second blow was the


Morecamue in the Northern Premier League, Although Clitheroe have


McGuire is now se ek in g a replacement for the position ami is adopting the policy of recruit­ ing local Ribble Valiev and Cra­ ven League players for his side with the liope that several will come through to the first team. Already he has been in contact with several Clitheroe-based


Ribble Valley League players. Former chairman l^yrll Whi­


teside has secured a lucrative sponsorship deal with Crown Paints. Once again the Durwen- baseil firm have provided 100


litres of paint for maintenance work at the Shawbridge ground.


are still being sought following the Terry-Tuft decision not to continue.'Local firms interested can contact either Mr Whiteside (Clitlieroe 201)55) or Bob Clark


League youth side triumph


THE Whitbread Ribblesdale Youth League side enjoyed a convincing win against Merseyside Competi­ tion Youth at the weekend.


prominently in lliis North West Colts Trophy match played at


Several local player.s fiKured


Sutton CC. near St Helens. Clitheroe's Marcus Sharp and


Farouk Hussain both played an


iinpoiTant part in keepinir the Merseysiders down to 90 for G from their allotted 45 overs, while Dave Bennett from Ribb­ lesdale Wanderers hit the win­ ning six far over the club’s car parK. Merseyside C ompetition Youth: 90 for G.


Perry D-4-1G-3, P. Mercer 9-4- 12-2, F. Hussain 9-4-9-0, P. Til- bury 7-1-28-0. N. Weaver 2-0-8-0. W h itb r ead U ib b lc sd a lc


Bowling: M. Sharp O-G-8-0, S.


League Youth: N. Perry I, M. Whipp 50. S, Pickles 29 n.o,, D. Ikmnett G n.o.. e.xtras 10. total (two wickets) 9G, The youth league side’s next


C herry T r e e ) . B. Mercer (Cherry Tree). N. Perrv (Bax- enden)’, S.Perry (Baxenden), N.


Pickles (Earby), D. Scothern (Settle). I. Scothern (Bnrnolds-


wick). P. Tilbury (Earby), J.


Wharton (Whalley). Twelfth- man: J. Bushell (Biaxenden). Reserves: S. Pickles (batting, Earby), M. Sharp (bowline, Clitheroe) and T. Amin (wick- etkeeping. Clitheroe).


Amin steals the show


Kibhlcsdale Wanderers Youth XI 152 for I


Clitheroe Youth XI 1(30 for I,


match will be against the Che­ shire Competition at Burnage


CC on July Kith. On Suiidav. the Whitbread


Ribblesdale League's under-25 side take on their North I,an- cashire League counterparts at Ribblesdale Wanderers, start­ ing at 2 p.m. 'Team: S. Hipgrave (captain.


Earby). P. Beech (liarnolds- wick)! D. Hayes (wicketkeejier.


Poor fielding


is the culprit Chathurn 117 all out.


Jimmy Nelson’s 148 for 8


THE loss of Joe Woodworth for Just one run proved costly for the local side in this Craven and District league match at the weekend. Chatburn won the toss and


CLITHEROE continued their undefeated run by beating Ribb­ lesdale for the second time in eight days — although this was to be much closer than the pre­ vious encounter. The Chatburn Road side


achieved their total largely due to a splendid knock of 107 from


Tahir Amin in only 17 overs. He was ably supported by Richard Hovte (18) and Marcus Sharp


( 10). Ribblesdale made a great


effort to reach the target , thanks largely to Dave Bennett (58). Nathan Peel (30) and Simon Farnsworth (37 n.o.). However, they needed 28 off the last over and managed 20 to fin­ ish eight short. This was a tremendous eve­


ning's entertainment for those watching, although the bowlers suffered, conceding a scoring rate of eight runs per over throughout the game.


elected to bat against some accurate and dangerous bowl­ ing. The batsmen battled for their runs, with Gary Meakin (35) and Malcolm Barker (23) as to{) scorers. The lail-eiulers fell in (]uick succession and Chat- burn were forced to defend a total of M7. The Nelson outfit hit out from


Clitheroe take the honours


Kibble.sdule Wanderers 1(33 for 9,


Clilheroe 225 for 5


the start and. with the help of some slack bowling and poor fielding, managed to score 58 runs from the first 12 overs. Chalburn's lop bowler was


Tommy Thompson, with fine figures of two for 3G from 17 overs. Unfortunately, the away slile were just too strong and won what should have been a Chatburn victory. Chathurn: J. Woodworth 1,


A FINE innings of 73 by Andrew Robinson laid the foundation for Clitheroe’s Birchall Cup victory at


Church Meadow. He received good support


K. Barker IG, IL Wright 20. M. Robinson 15. ILClough 22. G. Meakin 35. M. Barker 23, L. Warren 1. D. Baimbra 5. T. Thompson 1, C. Duckworth 0 n.o., extras 7. total 147. Jimmy Nelson’s: 148 for 8. Bowling: C. Duckworth 13-0-


Partridge 0; Station B 3, Dog. Whallev 4; Victoria B 4, Craven Heifer 3; Kings B 5. Wilpshire B 2: De Lacy B 3, Swan B 4. Green — Wellsiirings 3. Black


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New Inn 4: Horseshoe B 5. Brown Cow 2; Black Horse B 2. While Horse B 5; Cross Keys Bo. Royal Oak H 7.^ _ Points and jiositions: Red


Hull A 4; Higher Buck 4. Horse­ shoe A 3: White Horse A 4, Black Horse A 3; Royal Oak A 2. Cross Kevs A 5. Yellow — Black Bull B 3.


57-3: G. Meakin 3-0-25-0; T. Thompson 17-5-3G-2: J.Wood- worth 8-1.2(5-3.


Football coaching


TOP class football tuition is coming lo the Ribble Valley this surnnler.


League — Victoria A (30, Black Bull. Langho 52. Station A 44. Buck inn 40, Waggon and Horses 40. Kings A 38, Sun A 32. Swan A 31. De Lacy A 30. Wilpshire A 20. Blue — Victoria B 48. Dog.


irovd will be directing the pro­ ceed in g s. with the help of Graeme Hollinshead. at Edis- fonl County Primary School from July 18th to 22nd.


Whalley 47. Dog and Partridge 40. .Station B 4(5, Sun B 43, Kings B 42. Craven Heifer 30. Wilpshire B 34, De Lacy B 32. Swan it 28. Green — Wellsprings 4(3.


Cross Keys A 43. Royal Oak A 42. Higher Buck 38, White Horse A 3(3, I..ord Nelson A 34,


Black Bull A 30. Black Horse A 2.3. Horseshoe A 23. Yellow — White Horse B 58,


Kiiyal Oak H 'lO, Itlavk Hull H xri. New Inn :I5. Ilrown Cow III. Moraeshnu H 2'J, l.ord Nelson II k'J, Cross Keys H 2(1, Hlaek Horse II 2.'I.


emphasis on individual bull skills, which is an area the organisers claim Is frequently overlooked. Their intention Is not onlv to improve the ability of the voungsters taking part, but also lo promote enjoyment


The course will lav strong


of the game. Tile course costs £20. with u


reduction of £2 ner prson for


gi-oups who enrol eight or niore Students . A football will be given lo every student. Boys


ami girls between the ages ol eight and 15 are all welcome to lake part. For further details, contact Mr Hollinshead (070G


8.1(38r)()). Veteran couch Ken Murgu-


from Griffiths and Bolton, then Chisholm weighed in with 51 runs from 41 balls to provide a late boost to the run rate. David Howard claimed his first league wickets and w:ts the pick of the Wanderers attack. Clitheroe’s total seemed for­


However, new shirt sponsors Reserve team manager Paul


(Clilheroe 25:335). Manager Morris has several


just -19 goals. “We nave got to be looking to


irons in the fire, with his (op pri­ ority being a new striker to improve on last season’s tally of


score around 70 goals lo win the championship," he said. He is also noping to complete the signing of a full buck from a local Northern I'remier League side, plus a midfield player lo replace Sharpies.


meantime Mi- Neil McNab wi l l s e rvo as act ing chairman.” It has been a turbulent


doubts about the state in w l i i c h h e i s l e a v i n g


He certainly has no


time in the chair for Mr Musson, who replaced Cyril Whiteside la s t November. Cynics may argue that all lie achieved was to oust both Mr Whi­ teside and secretary Der- mot Cooke, but Mr Mus­ son ta k e s a r a th e r different view. “Obviously it is with


good hands and tlio com­ mittee is stro n g and organised, with every major post covered. Tliat is not to say that there is no room for new blood and the committee would be glad with any extra help. “We have now definitely


Shawbridge. “The club is currently in


deep regret that I am leaving the club. Tlic deci­ sion was out of my hands, but despite tliat it was still a liard one to make.”


commcMiL, except to say: “The ])ublic must judge for themselves, but I am on record as saying I thought that lie would make a very good chairman.”


got the floodlights, and Dave Morris has re-signed his eom|)lete team, so I liave every confidence for next season." Mr Whiteside refused to


new chaii-man would have his total su])])ort but did offei* him — or her — a woi’d of warning: “I*^or till the people interested in the Job of chairman, let me sjiy this — the club does not need a football auto­ crat in the mould of some p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d non-league outilts; it needs someone committed to c 0 m m u n i c a t i n g a n d organising.”


Mr Muss(jn said that the


on July Mth. Although Neil McNah is acting chairman, it is unlikely that he will stand for the full post.


chairman will h-j nosen at the club’s animal meeting


It looks certain that the ■ -v 'r .r ; I .,


Clillicroe Advertiser i t Times, June SOth, IDSS 2i


League is in good shape


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THE Ribble Valley Foot­ ball League annual meet­ ing was held at the Catho- 1 i c So c i a l C e n 11* e , Clitheroe, with members hearing that the league was in a good financial


CTalulated by the chairman. Mr Ralph Aspinwall, who wished all team s w ell in th e coming season. After the retirement of Mr C.


position. Winners of trophies were con-


Snape, Mr K. Crook. Mr M. Gidlow and Mr M. Edmondson from committee, four new mem­ bers were elected — .Mr A,Hil­ ton (treasurer). Mr R. Read. Mr A. Lawson ami Mrs.L Beecrofl. There have been a number of


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new chaii-man will be com­ ing from outside the exist­ ing committee or even the framework of the club itself. Two possibles for the Job are Kevin Crook and Chris Snape. The jiair have recently resigned from the Whitbread Rib­ ble Valley executive and are respected figures in both the town and foot­ balling circles.


It would seem that the Kilonla'ld 117 for'J Ucild 118 l o r !l,


READ weril Uiniugh to Uio fiiuil of the Ijiuvrenson Cii]> after beating the league’s newest side in a clilT-hangiiig finish on Sunday. Chasing 117 on a diffi-


w hen la s t ni a n .J i m Roberts joined F e te r Grainger.


tlirough tliroe overs befoi'o Grainger clinched the match, finisliing Kit not out to complete a fine captain’s performance.


Roberts stood firm


onlt wicUot, Road wore firm favourites at 100 for o with plenty of overs in hand. Hut Edonfiold fought bacdf and Read were still tlii'ee runs short


Beech turns the tide


Barnuldswick 174 for 5 Read 1(38.


A BRILLIANT innings of 93 not out off Just 59 balls by Barnoldswick’s king-sized Paul Beech took his side to an emphatic five-wicket win at Whalley Road.


offereil occasionable lift and turn, batting had never been entirely comfortable but Beech smashed twelve fours and four sixes, hitting the ball with tre­ mendous power.


gleil all afternoon against the pace of David Halliwell who bowled unchanged and finished with six wickets. He gave Ste­


phen Rushlon and Neil Brad­ shaw a torrid time with Rushton narlicularlv suffering many


bruises on tlie lively wicket. He suffcred a painful blow to the chin whereupon Bradshaw


called for a helmet winch lie promptly donned himself leav-


Booth lays the foundations


Blackburn Northern 2nd XI 1G3 for (3,


Clitheroc 2nd XI 203 for (3 CLITHEROE won (he toss and


w isely decided to face the Blackburn attack on a hot and dry day.


and added 35 runs before Roger Banks was dismissed. Mike


Thev got off lo a good st:irt


Booth came to the crease and belli the Clitheroe innings together with an outstanding 81 not out. He was well siqiported by the other batsmen, who all ailded on quick runs.


character and powered their way to an impressive total of 20:3 from their 45 overs.


poor start and lost four early wickets. Although they staged a slight recovery John Scorah and Phil Bishop soon dampened any thoughts of a revival with two vital wickets.


In reply. Blackburn made a The local side showed a lot of Read


3radsliaw Ibw b Halliwell.... .38 3. Rushton cl Grave b Hal- liweil................................ 44


L Dodgeson ct Bedford b Ahmed................................. 2.3


Batting first. Read had strug- On a dusty wicket, which


ing the exposed Rushton lo bat­ tle on.


opening pair reached 7-1 before Rushton was caught for a plucky


Despite the problems the


•14. After Bradshaw departed leg before wicket without play­ ing a shut only Tony Dodgeson looked capable of prolonged resistance and he fell to a mag­ nificent (living catch by Richard Bedford. The innings ended in


the 45th over when Halliwell bowled I’atrick Ford. The often successful Ifty Ahmed who took


three for 33 with his left arm spin.


Having struggled to 1G8,


Read promptly gave away 25 valuable runs with two verv


John Waddington while at the other end Greg Creedon was taking proper advantage of the wicket taking the first three wickets for 14 runs in nine, overs.


increasingly likely until Beech started his onslaught and soon destroyed any doubt about the


A close finish was looking


poor opening overs from Neil Bradshaw. He was replaced by


been left arm spinner Fraser Snape, who bam­ boozled the Edenfield mid­ dle order and had tlie excellent return of five


Earlier, Read’s stai' had


wickets for Hi runs from ills allotted 10 overs. Gooff Holt supported


him well witli tliroe foi- 2d, but Read bowled 11 wides and dropped three catches t o m a r a g o o d performance.


winners of tlie Earliy and HarnoldswicU tie in the final.


Read will now play the


Edenficid: 117 for 0 Howling: D. Smith 10-1- 10-0, G. Holt !l-I-2d-:i, .1.


MURRAY WALKER’S RIBBLE VALLEY SPORTS SCENE


CLITHEROE spent yet another frustrating afternoon, playing good cricket but having to return to their dressing room without anything to show for their labours.


Perry sparkles at Clitheroe


CHlheroc 199 for 4, Baxenden 200 for 3


seems to have Justified his position as opener over recent games, and he and professional Rryan Lones put on a steady 8J in BO minutes for the f irs t


Captain Neil Ashworth


wicket. Lones Is a very correct bats­


man who looks to punish the bad


ball, but lie does often appear subdued for long periods. .Just as he looked to be coming out of


his siiell, he was bowled by the promising Simon Perry, and Ashworth followed in the next


over. 'I'his brought Mick Dewhurst


and Brad Scott together, 'riiev took full advantage of an excel­ lent baiting track after a cau­ tious Sturt and were particularly severe on substitute profes­ sional Duncan Spencer. Spencer is a former Burnley amateur currently at Carnforth and he was deputising fur the injured Graham Bushell. Tiiere was much specindtion


on the boundary as to which of the two batters would reach th e ir h a l f - c e n tu r y f ir s t . Dewhurst duly obliged after striking eight 4s. but was dis­ missed with the first ball of the last over for a round 51). After a fine knock, Scott was deprived of his collection and


>1. Granger ct Bedford b Halliwel!.......................... 4


ended the innings stranded on •19 not out. The wicket continued lo play


J. Pilling ct Smith b Hal­ liwell..................................... 1


». Ford b Halliwell............... 9 L Greedon st Swithern b Ahmed................................. 15


I. Waddinglon b Halliwell... 1 *. Worsley Ibw b Cockle...... 7 I. Roberts not out.................. U Extras.......................... !G Total (all out) 1(58


3. P. Cockle 7-0-32-1, P. Beech 3-1-18-0, LAhmed 9-1-33-3


Barnoldswick


for a point and ended the day 40 runs short of the Clitheroe total.


R. Banks 8. M. Booth 81 n.o., P. Rushton 22, N. Duckworth 15, A. Rigby 2:3, P. Bishop 15, N. Bolton 7 n.o., extras 11. total 203.


(3. Blackburn Northern: 1G3 for


A. Rigbv 10-0-3G-3: P. Pishop 12-1-37-1*: J. Scorah (5-2-18-1: R. Shan) (3-0-3G-1.


Bowling: S. Bishop 9-1-41-1; Clithcruc: S. Blackburn 21, Blackburn were forced to play


A. Smith ct Worsloy b Cree­ don........................................ .32


S. Scothern ct Worsley b Creedon................................ 7


B. Grave ct Worsley b Cree­ don........................................ 17


P. Beech not out..................... 93 Halliwoll ct Worsley b Roberts................................ 5


(l-l-:3. Bradshaw 2-0-2.3-0. .1. Wad­ dington 8-0-43-0, J. Roberts 4-1- 2.3-2, G. O'Connor 2-0-5-0


Bowling:G. Creedon 1(3.4-5-


R. Bedford b Roberts........... 1 M. Whipp not out.................. 2 Extras.......................... 17 Total (five wickets) 174


Bowling: Halliwell 22.2-G-72-


3. O’Connor ct Swithern b Ahmed................................. 10


excellently in the Baxenden innings. Dewlmrsl oiiened the bowling with Rod Booth. 'I'lie latter conceded IG runs in Ins first two overs and was replaced by Kim Norkilt, who was mak­ ing his debut. Opener Hayhurst fell to Dewhurst for 10, then Norkitt accounted for Spencer. Baxenden were now 51 for 2,


then Neil Perry and overseas amatuer Paul Watkin took con­ trol. 'file Australian had hit six 4s in his innings of 41 before he too fell victim to Dewhurst. This was lo be Clitheroe’s last


their next point is cominji Irom. They have scored plenty of runs this* season, but have found dufendinj? their totals difficult.


l.lilhcroe


owling: Spencer 15-3-78-1, P. Watkin 1-I-2-1.3-0, S. I'eirv 8-.3- 18-1, S. Molloy 8-1-41-1


Baxenden


N. Ashworth c Hodst>n b N. Berry not out..................... 99 Molloy............................ ...... :32 G. Hayhursl b Dewhurst...... 1(3 13. Lones b Berry............ ....... 40 Spencer b Norkitt..................


8


M, Dewluu’st 1) Spencer. ...... 50 B. Walkin c Bowden b 13. Scott not out.............. ....... 49 Dewhursl............................. 41 K. Norkitt run out.......... ...... G N. Elahi not out..................... 27 Extras.................. ....... 22 Total (four wickets) 199


E.xtras..........................


RIBBLESDALE were once ajiiiin the authors of their own undoing when they visited the current league leaders.


A poor start costs match


Itibbicsdale Wanderers I-I7 for 8


Cherry Tree M8 for 2.


batsmen were run out, and the Church Meadow aide


Three of tlieii' first four


captain Malcolm Dennett to win the toss and put Cherry Tree in to bat. If he lost. Ri()blesdalc needed to manage a good, steady start. Unroriunalely. they (lid neither. In the first over, David Ben­ nett became the first of the run­


never recovered. The important thing was for


joined Lloyd and was looking good when he too was run out with the score on 29. After facing two bouncers


out victims, after being called for a short single by protessional Graham Lloyd. Worse was to (billow when Dennett, being over cautious with the loss of an early wicket, was bowled without playing a shot. Martin Wrigley


nate than Scott had been earlier on. He had a chance to run a comfortable third from the last ball but chose only to run two. Nevertheless, the Ribblesihde Youth I.eague cantain is a fine prospect and it only looks a mat­ ter of time before a similar opnortunity presents itself. Dewhurst was the nick of the


Clitheroc attack witn Norkitt, but both felt the wrath of the Baxenden willow in the closing stages. '1 his performance must leave Clitheroe wondering where


success, as Perry and Nadim Elalii powered Baxenden lo vic­ to ry w ith on ly one ov e r remaining. Perry was even more unfortu­


from Australian amateur Craig Howarth, Paul Seedle chose to hit the next one. It looked four all the way until captain John Swanney intercepted to make a brilliant catch.


the first team after a one-match absence at the cxn en se of injured S tep hen P roctor. appeared eomlortal)le. Hut hav- j ,


Dave Cottam. returning to • , .•• . t . I. . I


accepted reluctantly. Lloyd was still battling awav and he and Martin Greenhalgh took the score lo 90 before the latter was also caught behind.


fielding by Howarth saw Lloyd depart for (3(5. He was obviously disappointed on missing out on G. Leach not out. a century after batting responsi- bly and giving his side some


Another brilliant piece of ST JAMES PUPILS ARE THE CHAMPS


midable. but with a short bound­ ary on the nigby club side of the ground, Ribblesdale were in with a chance. After losing Parker early on,


Kenyon and Hutchins put bn 75 for the second wicket. Ribbles- dalc needed lUU from the last ten overs, but despite some


lusty blows from the Nuttall brothers, this task proved too much.


than the scoreline suggests, but Clitheroe were good value for their win. Both sides were slightly understrength, but Hibblesdale mis.sed their regular bowlers more than Clitheroe missed their absentees and this \vas to be the main difference between the two sides. Clithcroe: A. Robinson 73, A.


Majoed 17. P. Griffiths 28. N. Bolton 22, C. Chisholm 51. W.


J. Burke 8-0-3G-1, M. NuttnII 5- 1-:17-1, H. Kenyon 4-0-23-0, M. Walker 8-0-31-0, D. Howard 8-0-43-3. Rihhiesdalv Wundcrers: H.


Briggs 17 n.o., G. Woodworth 2 n .o., extras 15. total (five wickets) 225. Bowling: K. Fellows 7-0-42-0,


Kenyon 40, N. Parker 7. J. Ilnt- cliins 50, M. Walker 12, M. Nut- tali 18. J. Burke 5. I. Nuttall 14, N. Peel 0, K. Fellows 1, P. Kenyon 4 n.o., D. Howard 1


M . O . , extras 11, total (nine wickets) 1(33. Bowling: C. Chisholm 8-0-19-


1. G. Robinson 8-1-19-2, A. Majeed 4-0-42.1. D. Booth 8-1- 22-1, G. Cartledge (3-0-35-2. N. Bolton G-0-19-2.


O ' t .U ’I'lIE 1988 Rihble Valley Schools ll-a-side football


Seho<d in the final, with Iain C/.apowski scoring a goal in each half to give St .lamcs’s its well-earned victory.


championshii) final was held at Whallcy CE School. The home team was overcome by St .lames’s CE


St .lamcs’s team, from the left: hack — Peter


Nu ttull, I lobcrt Haworth, Pau l Beverley, Craig Rawsthorne, lain Czapowski, Robert Dohson; front — Neil Parkington, Paul Akeruyd, Nicholas Beer, .lason Farmer, Simon Bartlett, David Cook, Mark Hampshire.


. . ‘I 7 / The game was perhaps closer 4 ^


fall and Alan Dickinson had a partnership ot 2U before the innings closed at 147. Thus is the sort of total


troubled the openers occasion­ ally and Seedle forced Swanney to give a sharp chance. HouL


Cherry Tree have been passing with ease all season, and this one was to iirove no exception. Both Ribblesdale bowlers


ever. Cherry Tree gradually built the score and Seedle was replaced by Greenhalgh. Den­


early shocks. Ribblesdale at least sliowed some fight and worked hard in the field to defend :i score that was never enough. Le:ich and Dickinson w e r e th e p ick in t h a t department.


Rihhlcsdale \ \ .


Llovd run out............ D. Bennett run out...


^


uip .sconjd 1,(. he was K.ven out ^Vriplev ,ua out... eauplU behind, a dee Sion he ,,


I. Threlfall not out................ A. Dickinson c Swanney b Mawman..


M. Greenhalgh c D. Hayes b Mawman..............................


D. Cottam Mawman..............................


hope after the poor start. Threl- Bowling: B. Mawman 23-2-G(3- :3, B. Mercer 8-0-:32-l. C. Howarth 9-1-23-I, I*. Benson 5-0-17-0


Extras........................... lu 'Polal (eight wickets) 147


Cherr}’ Tree


J. Swanney c Threlfall b Dennett..’............................. 31


Hayes run out......................... 54


Bowling: \V. Slinger 10-1-42-0, B. Seeille 7-2-28-0. M. Green­ halgh 9-1-2G-0. M. Dennett 7-0-47-1


Five-a-side competition


THE Clitheroe FC floodlight five-a-side football knockout competition will be held at Shawbridge on Sunday. August 7lh.


i ! ! (■ ,1


team and aiiy clubs intere.sled in taking part should contact Mrs Jean Beecroft (Clitheroe 29412). All entries must be received by Mrs Beecrofl. at 87 H:iyhursl Road. Clilheroe.before Tues­ day, July 27th.


with the event run on a miiii- leiunic basis. The entry fee will be £G per


Matches start at 11-30 p.m.. SQUASH


BOTH Clilheroe Squash Club summer teams started the second half of the season in win­ ning form. Against Bendle Isis, the Isis


won 5-0. Comfortable successes were recorded by Nigel While- side and Steve Hllcnen. Rick


2nds won 4-1 with 3-1 victories from Chris Thomas, Alan War-


burton and John Seed. Baul McGuire won 3-0.


Ashton won 3-1 and Richard Bedford 3-0. Mike Heyworth won a clo.se final tie 3-1. Away to Bcndle 2nds. the


C. Howarlh nut out............... 44 W. Cooper not out................. 9 Extras.......................... 10 'Potal (two wickets) 148


Hnwarlh.. s ,vannev b I). Haves b


Kevin Hayes and the pair took the score to 105. when Hayes was run out with a direct throw from Gordon Leach. This was lo be Ribblesdale’s last success and Howarth finished the game with four Gs and two 4s in the :33rd over. Always struggling after the


nett took over from Billy Slinger and. in his second over, had Swannev well caught behind by Threlfall with the score at 88. Howarth joined professional


Total (three wickets) 200 9


Roberts 10-1-21-1, F. Sna|)e 10-1-1(1-."), N. Wil­ kinson 0-l-;l‘l-0. Read: 118 for 0 (’F. Dod­


geson 18, P. Ford 18, N. Wilkinson 22, R. Bell 15, P. Grainger 83 n.o.). Our pholograpli sliows


the Read side before the game. Back, from the left: Doug Smith, ,lim Rol)eiTs, Tom Doclgeson, Nigel Wil­ kinson. Geoff Ilolt, I*'razor S n a p e , S . G r a i n g e r (scorer). Front: Paul lloolh, I’al Ford, I’eler Grainger, Raymond Bell, David Marshall.


TINDER-DRY condition.^ in the


Dust-up for Pam


mid-Wales forests caused dust problems for Rishton rally driver Sieve Lewis and his Mil-


ton co-driver, Bam Fishlock, in the Severn Valiev stages of the BTRDA Gold* S ta r Rally Championship. Hampered by a poor start and


ill the local Silva Stages, based in Gisburn Forest, on August I3th, followed by the next round of the BTRDA championship, the Border Rally, the following week. The car will aLso be entered in


the Clitheroe 800 navigational event on August Gth. driven by


Seventh spot for Martin


LOCAL rally driver Martin Meadows recorded his best result of the year in the Severn Valley Stages held in Wales. The event, which is part of


the Aslra/Nova Challenge, did not pose any problems to the team and the few technical problems that arose wore quicklv ironeil out. Their Fiat Fork Lift Trucks/ICl Vauxhall Nova handled well and although .Martin was involved in three spins, the team managed lo gi’ab seventhjilace in the rally. This finish is worthy of merit


because their were no retire­ ments ami the car, :ilthough competitive, still needs devel­


opment to reach full race sjiecifi- cation. When it is fully deve­ loped. the team will be in the position lo challenge the leaders and compete for some top positions.


the (lust of :i slower car on one of the longest stages of the event, the IJIitheroe and District Motor Club pair eventually look their Roger A. Gi’iffilhs and Co./Clitheroe Motors backed V.'iuxlmll Astra GTE lo sixlli in the production saloon class for showroom snecification cars. Steve ami Bam next lake part


changes in the second division, with W:id(lington Reserves leaving to join the Craven League and Waterloo Rangers. Royal Oak and Hurst Green all being :iccepted into the division. 'Phe first division will consist


of 12 teams, the second division of 10. and fixtures will com­ mence on Wednesdav. August I7th. A meeting has been arranged


between Hiuble Valiev Council, league and match officials ami teams about council pilches. It will be held at 7-:i0 p.m. at the Victoria Motel. Clilherue. next Wednesday, Anyone interested is welcome to alleml.


NETBALL


IN the Clitheroe and District Netball League. Bhoenix totally overpowered and outplayed Dominoes and remain untouch­ able at the top of the Division One table. The match between second-


placed Saints and third-placed Trinity Jokers ended in a draw, leaving Saints with a lot of work to do if they are lo catch the uidiealen leaders. In the second division, top-uf-


ihe-league Rebels overcame lowly White Lion in a tough match played in b:ul conditions. Results: Division One — Trin­


ity Aces 29. Walshaw 22 (play­ ers of the match: .1, .-Mian and A. Lavin); Trinity Jokers :30. Saints 30 (j).o.m. .1, Sowerbv and B. MeTea): Bhoenix 40. Dominoes 13 (p.o.m. L, Coar and J. Brown). Division Two — Trinity Dia­


monds 2G. RBL B 24 (p.o.m. .S. Burridge and H.Seedall): Trin­ ity Hearts 9. RBL A 45 (p.o.m. C . 3’ e m p I e m a n a n d A . Howarth): Rebels 19. While IJon 5 (p.o.m. K. Fi.shlock and M. Robins).


Division One PW D 1. p P h o e n ix ........................... ... d d II II O'


S a in t s ............................... . . . . d -1 1 1 1.0 T r in i ty .I n k e r s ............. .. . . d ‘J i DiiiniiUH-s


;t ....


W a lsh aw ........................ . . . . T r in i ty .Act’s .................. . . . I . io i ih f a r ts ...................... ... .


I II 0 1)


2 II ;t II


t I I


•_* 111 ,s


7 -


K f b f l s .............................. ... . KI3L A ............................. ... T r in i ty Diamon ds........ ...


■Division Tw o i ’ W 1) L P .'> 0 0 1 1)


;3 0 2 |{ |3 L i3 ............................. . . . .’i 1 1 :3


the regular service crew of Ijin Greg.son and Bele Snowden.


I.o


I i:i n


.s


T r in i ty H e a r t s ............. . .. .5 1 1 ;i W h ite Lion..................... . . . . r> 0 (1 :> 2


KENDAL MINTED


won two events out of finir. los­ ing one :uid drawing the other. 'Phe ladies h:id a close victory 2(3-25, and the under 12s won 28.5- 24.5-


21-3:3. At Bendle on Sunday, the


home side won 3-1, The under 12s took their section :33-18. so maintaining their unbeaten


record with only two matches lo ski. The ladies also won hv :32-2I. The open was decided on the


Pmal relay, with Bendle taking the honours 27-2(3. The under His match was eipially close, but Bendle failed lo reverse their previous result, lo.-sing 25-213.


Ribblesdale round-up


CLITHEROE have signed


Kim Norkitt on amateur for 'Phis should certainly give


tle about Baxenden last Satur­ day. despite a spirited early spell of bowling, and the Chat- burn Road side still languish at the bottom of the table. 'Pile date of Clitheroe’s semi­


severe setback in their attempt to retain the league champion­ ship. .Auslalian armileur Craig Haworth, who has batted and bowled so successfully for them this season, played his last game for the club on Saturday and has returned home. He will be


Single stroke


One — 1st. 1). Goodwin (7G-9- (37): 2nd. D. Bartington (7G-7- (39); 3rd. W. G. Speak (73-4-G9) after a plav-off: 4lh, D. S. Fln- nev(8l-l2-G9).


THERE was a good turnout for the Single Stroke .Medal and the Fourball Snnningdale Saab Tro­ phy held at Clllneroe Golf Club at the weekend. Results: Single Stroke Med:d: Division


final :it Blackburn Northern has been set for .Julv 29lh and Cherry Tree play tbeir lie with Earby on the same dale. Cherry 'Pree have suffered a


them a boost in their bid to lift the RamshoUom Cup for a third successive year. Norkilt is an experienced all-rounder who has repr esented Glamorgan at county second team level. Unfortunately he could do lit­


Stonyhurst College teacher ms.


sorely missed and this will surely dent the I3lackburn side's confidence, despite the fact they


sit at the top of the table. Saturday sees the season


lor (S3-1G-G7): 2nd, J. Farns­ worth (88-20-(38): 3rd. B. Collier (S4-U5-G8) after a play-off; E.


J. HIgson and J. Sanderson (79.1 1.:3.(37.G).


3’HE Ribblesdale Masters Swimming Club has now become a privately-funded organisation so it can be affiliated lu the .•\ m a t e u r S w i m m i n g Association. 'Phis will enable the club lo


SWIMMING


enter masters competitions. 'Phese are becoming increasingly popular and cover :i wide range of ability and age. The club does not only cater


for potential comnetilive* swim­ mers. but at.io helps tu improve lechnhuie with the help of spe­


cial vuIl'os. To be a member of the club you must be 20 or over. .-\nyone interested can obtain


further information by tele- phong Clilheroe 2(3297.


bank and V. 'Collier (74-8.3- (35.G): 2nd. B. Sellers and K. Thompson (72-G-GG): 3rd. R. Bailey and L.E. Taylor (70-3- G7); 4th. J.Foster and N. B. Longbottom (GS-0.G-G7.3); oth.


Kinder (87-l8-(39). Saab Trophy: 1st. K. Wall-


bivision 'Pwo — 1st, R. Tay­


league — Cherry Tree 44. Blackburn Northern 42. Earby :37, Barnoldswick 33, Baxende’n 27. Badiham 21. Read 21. Settle 21. Gl Hanvood 21. Whalley 20, Ribblesdale Wanderers 14.


league — Badiham v Baxenden. Blackburn N. v Earby. Whalley v Clitheroe. Ribblesdale W. v Settle. I3arnoklsw!ck v Cherry 'Free, Gt Hanvood v Read. Division One — Clitheroe v


Clitheroe 9. Salurdav’s fixtures: Senior


Lucas. Edenfield v Ribblesdaie W.. Oswaldtwistle I. v Whalley.


Lower Danveji. Division Two — Read v


dale League Umler 25s v North Lancashire League Under 25s at Ribblesdale Wanderers CC. Divisitm Three — Clitheroe v


Burnley Belv.. Barnoldswick v Ribblesdale W.


LADIES’ GOLF


CLITHEIiOE Golf Club l.mlics’


LGU Extra Medal winner was Kryslyna Tavlor with UH)-28-72. She claimed the title after a play-off with Margaret Holdins, Bat Holden and Bat Brennan. The winner of the Senior Nine


Holes competition was Kathleen Aspinall with 48-lG-:32.


Sunday: Whitbread Ribbles­


for 2. Ribblesdale Wanderers (Opts) 147 for 8: Settle (Opts) D37 (S. Andrews 50. R. Walton 5-4:3). I31ackburn Northern ((3pts) B38 for 4: Clilheroe (Opts) 199 for 4. Baxenden (Opts) 200 for :3: Earby ((ipts) 193 for 5 (B. Til­ bury GO). Badiham (Opts) 189 for (3; tit Harwood (3pls) 290 foi’ 3. Whalley (Ipt) i:3G for 5. Boinis and positions: Senior


(Dpls) IGS. B:irnoldswick (Gpl.o 174 foro: (Jherry Tree (Opts) 148


sides are in opposition, while W h a l le y l:iKe on f e l low slruggle rs Clilheroe. Read travel lo Great Harwood and Ribblesdale are at home lo Settle. Saturday’s results: Read


sionals have been re-signed for next season — Ian Clarkson at Earby. Graham Bushell at Bax­ enden and Kevin Hayes at Cherry Tree. This weekend, the top four


reaching the ha!f-w:iy stage and the future does not look too bright for any of the local clubs. Read are currently joint sixth, while the others'— W’halley. Ribblesdale Wanderers and Clilheroe — occupy the bottom three spots. .Meanwhile, three profes-


B EN DLE Ski Club have triumphed twice in the last week against Kendal. In the first meeting. I‘endle


25,5. The open was drawn 24.5. but the under Ids lost


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