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as5680 · 02-22-2022, 04:57 PM

MONTHLY ROUND-UP: JUNE 1875

LONDON AND SOUTH-EAST

Champions Clapham lead the Metropolitan League by one game having won four out of six in the month of June, suffering only two narrow defeat against Hackney and Greenwich, both by a single run margin. The Regent’s Park moved well into contention as only a 3-2 loss in the first of two games against Kensington was all that separated them from a perfect month, and they now share second with Angel. The Old Westminsters are fourth, but they had a very mixed month, winning three and losing three. Tottenham have the smallest possible lead in the Middlesex County League, having held on to first place with a 1-0 win in ten innings against struggling champions Isleworth to end the month. Newcomers Strawberry Hill continued their surprise challenge by winning three from four in June, losing only to fellow debutants Brentford who have really found their form and won all four games this month. Pre-season favourites Edmonton did likewise, and they sit two games behind Tottenham in third and still well in the race.

Kent County League champions Rochester now have a two game lead in the standings as they won all four of their games in June and have now taken the last five overall. Early season pacesetters Erith have seen their form crumble, losing their last five and falling back into a tie for third with Gravesend. It is now Bexley Heath who lead the chase, as they won their first three games in June before a month-ending 3-1 loss to Dartford dropped them further behind Rochester. In Surrey, Croydon are still out in front but only by a fraction after they were beaten by Kingston and Norwood in their first two games in June. They won the next two, but Kingston completed a perfect month to move clear in second place. Wimbledon are the only other team to have as much as an even record. The new county league in Essex is led by Forest Gate, who are a game ahead of West Ham following a 2-1 thirteen-inning victory over their rivals in the final game of the month. Both teams in fact won three of four in June, leaving the position as it was at the start of the month, while the other four teams all have losing records and as the season comes towards half-way it appears to be a two-horse race for the inaugural title.

NORTH-WEST

Three-time champions Salford extended their lead in the Manchester and District League, winning five games out of six in June. Their only loss was the second of a double meeting with Belle Vue, while second-placed Stockport were beaten twice in June, sharing two with both Rochdale and third-placed Bury. Defending champions Miles Platting also won five out of six but need Salford’s form to drop if they are to catch up. In the Liverpool and District League, champions Liverpool St Patricks saw their march towards a fifth successive crown slow as their nine-game winning run ended in the second half of a double meeting with Toxteth, before losing twice at Anfield and once at struggling Linacre in the next two weeks. That allowed Sankey to move within a fraction of the champions despite losing two of six themselves this month, while Anfield are now in the race themselves having won six out of seven including those two wins over Liverpool. Lancashire County League leaders Blackburn won three out of three without allowing a run in June, but can’t shake off Over Darwen who were also undefeated this month and remain just fractionally behind in second place. Ribble lost ground, after narrow defeats to both of the top two teams.

YORKSHIRE

Dewsbury are the surprise outright leaders of the Leeds and Bradford League after they won four out of six in June and Leeds Central only won three and lost three. Dewsbury, who finished last in their debut season a year ago, face a test of their championship credentials to begin July as they face two games in a day against Leeds. Wakefield are the only other team with a winning record, but they are three games off the pace after a mixed month. Doncaster and Barnsley share the lead in the Sheffield and District League, after Doncaster won just once in three games and Barnsley won their final three to move level. Champions Sanderson’s Weir are looking very strong after a shaky start to the year, winning every game in June and six in succession overall to sit just a fraction behind the co-leaders.

MIDLANDS AND SOUTH-WEST

Dudley have moved clear in the Birmingham and District League following a perfect month in which they won six games out of six, including two against champions West Bromwich to end the month. That dropped West Bromwich into a tie for third with Small Heath, as Birmingham Main Line emerged as the closest challengers to Dudley having taken five out of six themselves. Edgbaston also have a winning record, but Dudley will be tough to catch if they maintain their current form. Everyone is struggling for form in the new Bristol and District League, with Arno’s Castle the leaders despite having won just two of four in June. Avon Gorge are a fraction behind in second having ended the month with a loss at the hands of Bristol Easton. Weston super Mare are a game behind the leaders in third, and face two games against Arno’s Castle to begin July.

Champions Old Basford have a one game lead in the Derby and Nottingham League after a mixed month of two wins and two defeats, with Ilkeston unable to take advantage as they did exactly the same. Derby Union have emerged as the form team, winning all four of their games in June including one each against the two teams ahead of them. They are now a fraction further behind Ilkeston in third place. Leicester South Fields have a narrow lead in the Leicester and Northampton League, as they won their first three games in June before seeing the last postponed. Wellingborough slipped behind following a loss at Northampton, but have a chance to move back into first place when they face South Fields in the opening game in July. No other team has a winning record currently, as the top two seem set to battle for the inaugural title.

SCOTLAND

Burgh of Partick sit comfortably at the top of the Glasgow and District League despite losing 9-1 to Tollcross in their last game of June. They won their other four, and edged a fraction further clear of newcomers Tail o’ the Bank who were beaten in eighteen innings by Dundashill to end the month. Dundashill sit third but three games off the pace, while the other new team Airdrie have slumped down the standings as they failed to win during the month of June. Champions Dunfermline have now won their last twelve games in the East of Scotland League, and lead by two after Arthur’s Seat lost once in June, an 8-7 eleven-inning loss at The Grange. Kirkcaldy fell four games off the pace after losing to both of the top two in their last two games in June.

UNIVERSITIES

The season is over in the universities and as has often been the case, one of the championships saw a very tight battle while the other was much more clear cut. It was Oxford where the title was won with ease this year, as New College were never seriously threatened despite their form dipping in the final month. Despite three losses in seven games, they sat three ahead of second placed Worcester with three to play when the two teams met for the last time, and Worcester claimed a 2-0 extra-inning win to keep the race alive for another couple of days. However, they then fell 3-1 to Balliol in their next game to leave New College’s remaining games meaningless, as they could no longer be caught. New College take the title for the first time, with their final margin being two games ahead of a Magdalen team who overhauled Worcester in their final game to finish second.

At Cambridge, as long-time contenders Pembroke faded away it was Emmanuel who emerged as the closest challengers to Gonville & Caius. They defeated the leaders 6-2 when they met in mid-June and winning six of eight to leave Caius needing to win their final game against Clare to secure the title, but a 4-0 defeat left Emmanuel with the chance to force a tiebreaker if they could win a rescheduled meeting with struggling Jesus College. They duly won that game, setting up a tiebreaker which was squeezed into the schedule to avoid delaying the Varsity Series. Emmanuel won a coin toss for home advantage and turned around an early deficit to lead 2-1, but gave up single runs in both the sixth and seventh as Caius took a 3-2 lead late on. Emmanuel could not respond, and having won the inaugural title six years ago Caius claimed the championship for the second time. Attention now moves to the Varsity Series, with Cambridge hosting the first game and Oxford the second.

In other news, both the Birmingham and District and Kent County Leagues have confirmed that they intend to expand from eight clubs to ten next year, joining the Manchester and District League in adding two new clubs. Both intend to hold a vote to decide the new members at the end of the current season. The first news of a new competition for next year has also emerged, with clubs in Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland aiming to launch the first competition in the north-east of England.

02-22-2022, 04:57 PM	#177
as5680 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Didcot, England Posts: 1,426	MONTHLY ROUND-UP: JUNE 1875 LONDON AND SOUTH-EAST Champions Clapham lead the Metropolitan League by one game having won four out of six in the month of June, suffering only two narrow defeat against Hackney and Greenwich, both by a single run margin. The Regent’s Park moved well into contention as only a 3-2 loss in the first of two games against Kensington was all that separated them from a perfect month, and they now share second with Angel. The Old Westminsters are fourth, but they had a very mixed month, winning three and losing three. Tottenham have the smallest possible lead in the Middlesex County League, having held on to first place with a 1-0 win in ten innings against struggling champions Isleworth to end the month. Newcomers Strawberry Hill continued their surprise challenge by winning three from four in June, losing only to fellow debutants Brentford who have really found their form and won all four games this month. Pre-season favourites Edmonton did likewise, and they sit two games behind Tottenham in third and still well in the race. Kent County League champions Rochester now have a two game lead in the standings as they won all four of their games in June and have now taken the last five overall. Early season pacesetters Erith have seen their form crumble, losing their last five and falling back into a tie for third with Gravesend. It is now Bexley Heath who lead the chase, as they won their first three games in June before a month-ending 3-1 loss to Dartford dropped them further behind Rochester. In Surrey, Croydon are still out in front but only by a fraction after they were beaten by Kingston and Norwood in their first two games in June. They won the next two, but Kingston completed a perfect month to move clear in second place. Wimbledon are the only other team to have as much as an even record. The new county league in Essex is led by Forest Gate, who are a game ahead of West Ham following a 2-1 thirteen-inning victory over their rivals in the final game of the month. Both teams in fact won three of four in June, leaving the position as it was at the start of the month, while the other four teams all have losing records and as the season comes towards half-way it appears to be a two-horse race for the inaugural title. NORTH-WEST Three-time champions Salford extended their lead in the Manchester and District League, winning five games out of six in June. Their only loss was the second of a double meeting with Belle Vue, while second-placed Stockport were beaten twice in June, sharing two with both Rochdale and third-placed Bury. Defending champions Miles Platting also won five out of six but need Salford’s form to drop if they are to catch up. In the Liverpool and District League, champions Liverpool St Patricks saw their march towards a fifth successive crown slow as their nine-game winning run ended in the second half of a double meeting with Toxteth, before losing twice at Anfield and once at struggling Linacre in the next two weeks. That allowed Sankey to move within a fraction of the champions despite losing two of six themselves this month, while Anfield are now in the race themselves having won six out of seven including those two wins over Liverpool. Lancashire County League leaders Blackburn won three out of three without allowing a run in June, but can’t shake off Over Darwen who were also undefeated this month and remain just fractionally behind in second place. Ribble lost ground, after narrow defeats to both of the top two teams. YORKSHIRE Dewsbury are the surprise outright leaders of the Leeds and Bradford League after they won four out of six in June and Leeds Central only won three and lost three. Dewsbury, who finished last in their debut season a year ago, face a test of their championship credentials to begin July as they face two games in a day against Leeds. Wakefield are the only other team with a winning record, but they are three games off the pace after a mixed month. Doncaster and Barnsley share the lead in the Sheffield and District League, after Doncaster won just once in three games and Barnsley won their final three to move level. Champions Sanderson’s Weir are looking very strong after a shaky start to the year, winning every game in June and six in succession overall to sit just a fraction behind the co-leaders. MIDLANDS AND SOUTH-WEST Dudley have moved clear in the Birmingham and District League following a perfect month in which they won six games out of six, including two against champions West Bromwich to end the month. That dropped West Bromwich into a tie for third with Small Heath, as Birmingham Main Line emerged as the closest challengers to Dudley having taken five out of six themselves. Edgbaston also have a winning record, but Dudley will be tough to catch if they maintain their current form. Everyone is struggling for form in the new Bristol and District League, with Arno’s Castle the leaders despite having won just two of four in June. Avon Gorge are a fraction behind in second having ended the month with a loss at the hands of Bristol Easton. Weston super Mare are a game behind the leaders in third, and face two games against Arno’s Castle to begin July. Champions Old Basford have a one game lead in the Derby and Nottingham League after a mixed month of two wins and two defeats, with Ilkeston unable to take advantage as they did exactly the same. Derby Union have emerged as the form team, winning all four of their games in June including one each against the two teams ahead of them. They are now a fraction further behind Ilkeston in third place. Leicester South Fields have a narrow lead in the Leicester and Northampton League, as they won their first three games in June before seeing the last postponed. Wellingborough slipped behind following a loss at Northampton, but have a chance to move back into first place when they face South Fields in the opening game in July. No other team has a winning record currently, as the top two seem set to battle for the inaugural title. SCOTLAND Burgh of Partick sit comfortably at the top of the Glasgow and District League despite losing 9-1 to Tollcross in their last game of June. They won their other four, and edged a fraction further clear of newcomers Tail o’ the Bank who were beaten in eighteen innings by Dundashill to end the month. Dundashill sit third but three games off the pace, while the other new team Airdrie have slumped down the standings as they failed to win during the month of June. Champions Dunfermline have now won their last twelve games in the East of Scotland League, and lead by two after Arthur’s Seat lost once in June, an 8-7 eleven-inning loss at The Grange. Kirkcaldy fell four games off the pace after losing to both of the top two in their last two games in June. UNIVERSITIES The season is over in the universities and as has often been the case, one of the championships saw a very tight battle while the other was much more clear cut. It was Oxford where the title was won with ease this year, as New College were never seriously threatened despite their form dipping in the final month. Despite three losses in seven games, they sat three ahead of second placed Worcester with three to play when the two teams met for the last time, and Worcester claimed a 2-0 extra-inning win to keep the race alive for another couple of days. However, they then fell 3-1 to Balliol in their next game to leave New College’s remaining games meaningless, as they could no longer be caught. New College take the title for the first time, with their final margin being two games ahead of a Magdalen team who overhauled Worcester in their final game to finish second. At Cambridge, as long-time contenders Pembroke faded away it was Emmanuel who emerged as the closest challengers to Gonville & Caius. They defeated the leaders 6-2 when they met in mid-June and winning six of eight to leave Caius needing to win their final game against Clare to secure the title, but a 4-0 defeat left Emmanuel with the chance to force a tiebreaker if they could win a rescheduled meeting with struggling Jesus College. They duly won that game, setting up a tiebreaker which was squeezed into the schedule to avoid delaying the Varsity Series. Emmanuel won a coin toss for home advantage and turned around an early deficit to lead 2-1, but gave up single runs in both the sixth and seventh as Caius took a 3-2 lead late on. Emmanuel could not respond, and having won the inaugural title six years ago Caius claimed the championship for the second time. Attention now moves to the Varsity Series, with Cambridge hosting the first game and Oxford the second. In other news, both the Birmingham and District and Kent County Leagues have confirmed that they intend to expand from eight clubs to ten next year, joining the Manchester and District League in adding two new clubs. Both intend to hold a vote to decide the new members at the end of the current season. The first news of a new competition for next year has also emerged, with clubs in Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland aiming to launch the first competition in the north-east of England.