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as5680 · 12-05-2021, 11:49 AM

MONTHLY ROUND-UP: JULY 1874

LONDON AND SOUTH-EAST

There is no change in the position at the top of the Metropolitan League after a month in which Clapham and the Old Westminsters both won three and lost three of their six games. The Westminsters edged ahead when they won the meeting of the two by a score of 5-1, but they faltered against Greenwich a week later, allowing Clapham to edge ahead again with a victory over Kensington. They lead by a fraction, with Angel edging closer in third place having won four of their six in July to sit just a game behind the Westminsters. Hackney, Greenwich and the City of London Club all won four of six as well and all are within three games of first place.

With Ealing losing their last three games, champions Isleworth have moved further ahead in the Middlesex County League after winning four times in five games in July. It is now Tottenham leading the chase, having ended the month by winning two in a day against Ealing, but their loss to Isleworth a week earlier has left them with a long way to go to catch up as games begin to run out. Former leaders Gravesend have dropped into fourth place in the Kent County League after losing all four of their games this month. The Royal Engineers, Rochester, and champions Bexley Heath all defeated Gravesend and now sit effectively in a three-way tie in first place, although the Engineers have played fewer games and have slightly the better winning percentage. Bexley Heath could have ended the month alone in first but lost 3-0 to improving Bromley. In Surrey, Norwood opened up a lead at the top when they won their first three games in July, but a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Richmond in their last game allowed neighbours Croydon to catch them again, having won three in succession. Reigate have lost ground after losing to both the leaders this month.

LANCASHIRE AND NORTH-WEST

After sharing two games with Irwell and then seeing their rivals lose twice the following week, Miles Platting opened up a five-game lead in the Manchester and District League by mid-July but have since faltered to give the chasers hope. They were beaten by both Bury and Oldham, while Irwell recorded two wins to close the gap. Salford are fractionally further back in third place, after an astonishing loss against last-placed Moss Grove where they allowed ten runs in the fifteenth inning to fall 11-1.

After a postponement to end the month, Liverpool are fractionally further ahead of Wigan in the Liverpool and District League. They won four of six this month while Wigan took four of seven, being left frustrated by two defeats against Great Float which combined took fully twenty-nine innings. Great Float themselves are the form team, just fractionally behind Wigan in third place. The Lancashire County League’s inaugural season is seeing the small town clubs leave those from the bigger towns behind, as Accrington continue to lead the way. They are only one game ahead of Over Darwen however, after Darwen’s undefeated month which included a 2-1 victory over Accrington. Ribble, who started the year so well, have now lost their last eight to fall out of contention.

YORKSHIRE

Having lost their first game of the month, Hunslet won their remaining five in the Leeds and Bradford League to take a clear lead as both champions Bradford and newcomers Batley faltered. Hunslet defeated Bradford twice in a day in opening up a two game advantage, while Batley lost four out of five including a demoralising 11-0 defeat at Leeds. Bowling, who won the inaugural title three years ago, won three of four in July to move up the standings and they have several games to catch up on the other following postponements. Five successive wins in the month, including two over chasers Barnsley and another over champions Doncaster, have given Sanderson’s Weir a significant lead in the Sheffield and District League. Barnsley remain second after recovering to win their last two.

MIDLANDS

Four teams are split by a single game in the Birmingham and District League, with Birmingham Main Line now leading the way after they won all seven of their games in July. Former leaders Dudley have dropped four in succession, including games against Aston and West Bromwich who are both very much in championship contention. They sit just one game back, while Walsall in fifth are just a fraction further behind having defeated Dudley twice in a day without allowing a single run. The three teams from the Nottingham area are tied for first in the Derby and Nottingham League, with Trent Bridge losing sole possession of first place having fallen 4-2 at Sherwood to end the month. That result left those teams level, while Old Basford have joined them at the top having completed an undefeated month. The other three teams are also tied with one another, but five games off the pace. Encouraged by the first league in the East Midlands, clubs in the Leicester area are believed to be considering forming a competition for next year if they are able to find enough to make up the numbers.

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SCOTLAND

Despite a 3-0 loss to Tollcross earlier in the month, Burgh of Partick end July two games clear in the Glasgow and District League. Having won all three of their games in the month, it is Tollcross who now lead the chase while Govan moved up to a winning record having taken their last two. Dundashill are falling out of contention after ending the month with three heavy defeats. In the East of Scotland League, Dunfermline took their last three to move a game ahead of Arthur’s Seat. Those two meet in the first game of August, with Arthur’s Seat looking to move level again in first place. Champions The Grange are one of three teams just two games back on even records, as another close race looks inevitable in a league which required a tiebreaker a year ago.

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as5680 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Didcot, England Posts: 1,426	MONTHLY ROUND-UP: JULY 1874 LONDON AND SOUTH-EAST There is no change in the position at the top of the Metropolitan League after a month in which Clapham and the Old Westminsters both won three and lost three of their six games. The Westminsters edged ahead when they won the meeting of the two by a score of 5-1, but they faltered against Greenwich a week later, allowing Clapham to edge ahead again with a victory over Kensington. They lead by a fraction, with Angel edging closer in third place having won four of their six in July to sit just a game behind the Westminsters. Hackney, Greenwich and the City of London Club all won four of six as well and all are within three games of first place. With Ealing losing their last three games, champions Isleworth have moved further ahead in the Middlesex County League after winning four times in five games in July. It is now Tottenham leading the chase, having ended the month by winning two in a day against Ealing, but their loss to Isleworth a week earlier has left them with a long way to go to catch up as games begin to run out. Former leaders Gravesend have dropped into fourth place in the Kent County League after losing all four of their games this month. The Royal Engineers, Rochester, and champions Bexley Heath all defeated Gravesend and now sit effectively in a three-way tie in first place, although the Engineers have played fewer games and have slightly the better winning percentage. Bexley Heath could have ended the month alone in first but lost 3-0 to improving Bromley. In Surrey, Norwood opened up a lead at the top when they won their first three games in July, but a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Richmond in their last game allowed neighbours Croydon to catch them again, having won three in succession. Reigate have lost ground after losing to both the leaders this month. LANCASHIRE AND NORTH-WEST After sharing two games with Irwell and then seeing their rivals lose twice the following week, Miles Platting opened up a five-game lead in the Manchester and District League by mid-July but have since faltered to give the chasers hope. They were beaten by both Bury and Oldham, while Irwell recorded two wins to close the gap. Salford are fractionally further back in third place, after an astonishing loss against last-placed Moss Grove where they allowed ten runs in the fifteenth inning to fall 11-1. After a postponement to end the month, Liverpool are fractionally further ahead of Wigan in the Liverpool and District League. They won four of six this month while Wigan took four of seven, being left frustrated by two defeats against Great Float which combined took fully twenty-nine innings. Great Float themselves are the form team, just fractionally behind Wigan in third place. The Lancashire County League’s inaugural season is seeing the small town clubs leave those from the bigger towns behind, as Accrington continue to lead the way. They are only one game ahead of Over Darwen however, after Darwen’s undefeated month which included a 2-1 victory over Accrington. Ribble, who started the year so well, have now lost their last eight to fall out of contention. YORKSHIRE Having lost their first game of the month, Hunslet won their remaining five in the Leeds and Bradford League to take a clear lead as both champions Bradford and newcomers Batley faltered. Hunslet defeated Bradford twice in a day in opening up a two game advantage, while Batley lost four out of five including a demoralising 11-0 defeat at Leeds. Bowling, who won the inaugural title three years ago, won three of four in July to move up the standings and they have several games to catch up on the other following postponements. Five successive wins in the month, including two over chasers Barnsley and another over champions Doncaster, have given Sanderson’s Weir a significant lead in the Sheffield and District League. Barnsley remain second after recovering to win their last two. MIDLANDS Four teams are split by a single game in the Birmingham and District League, with Birmingham Main Line now leading the way after they won all seven of their games in July. Former leaders Dudley have dropped four in succession, including games against Aston and West Bromwich who are both very much in championship contention. They sit just one game back, while Walsall in fifth are just a fraction further behind having defeated Dudley twice in a day without allowing a single run. The three teams from the Nottingham area are tied for first in the Derby and Nottingham League, with Trent Bridge losing sole possession of first place having fallen 4-2 at Sherwood to end the month. That result left those teams level, while Old Basford have joined them at the top having completed an undefeated month. The other three teams are also tied with one another, but five games off the pace. Encouraged by the first league in the East Midlands, clubs in the Leicester area are believed to be considering forming a competition for next year if they are able to find enough to make up the numbers. ` SCOTLAND Despite a 3-0 loss to Tollcross earlier in the month, Burgh of Partick end July two games clear in the Glasgow and District League. Having won all three of their games in the month, it is Tollcross who now lead the chase while Govan moved up to a winning record having taken their last two. Dundashill are falling out of contention after ending the month with three heavy defeats. In the East of Scotland League, Dunfermline took their last three to move a game ahead of Arthur’s Seat. Those two meet in the first game of August, with Arthur’s Seat looking to move level again in first place. Champions The Grange are one of three teams just two games back on even records, as another close race looks inevitable in a league which required a tiebreaker a year ago. Last edited by as5680; 12-05-2021 at 11:53 AM.