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Magnificent Fisher Ton Sets Beverley Town On Road To Victory

April 24, 2011

Beverley Town Cricket Club’s 1st XI took full points from their opening league game of the York and District Senior League season with a 174-run demolition of Goole Town at the Norwood Recreation Ground. There were no shortage of fine performances for Beverley, but there was no real doubt that the day belonged to Jon Fisher. He brought up a magnificent century, looking particularly powerful behind square on both sides…

Morrell: Teamwork Will Be Key To Beverley Town CC Success

April 13, 2011

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Beverley Town CC pace ace Alex Morrell believes his side can enjoy a season to remember – if the entire team pulls together. Morrell enjoyed a successful season in the top flight of the York and District Senior League last year, picking up 26 wickets at an average of just under 30, playing mostly on the flat, batsman-friendly Norwood Recreation Ground. This included two five wicket hauls, his best return…

Groves:Beverley Town Should Challenge For Honours

April 7, 2011

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Returning Beverley Cricket Club all-rounder Peter Groves expects his side to put in a major challenge for honours this season. Groves was put through his paces in the first outdoor nets of the season this week by skipper Alan Acklam at the Norwood Recreation Ground, along with fellow paceman Alex Morell. Omens look good for the season as the first two balls he delivered at a single stump knocked it…

Ben Fish: A Hot Prospect

July 17, 2010

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Beverley Town CC teenager Ben Fish has certainly done that. The 17-year-old hit a fantastic 95 on his first team debut last week to repay the faith shown in him by captain Alan Acklam. Told just three days beforehand that he was to be thrown in at the deepest of ends, Ben opened the batting against Sessay, last year’s York and District Senior League Premier Division runners up, and showed…

Beverley Town CC 1st XI Vs Stamford Bridge

June 20, 2010

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Beverley Town CC 1st XI suffered a heart-breaking one-run defeat at home to Stamford Bridge. A superb spell by Alex Morrell (5-40) restricted the visitors to just 169. The chase proved to be a tough one for the home side. Anthony Spence hit 30 and it looked like he and captain Alan Acklam (43) had done enough to earn Beverley victory. But they just didn’t have enough in the tank…

Beverley Town CC Vs Clifton Alliance

May 24, 2010

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Beverley Town Cricket Club slumped to a heavy defeat against Clifton Alliance at the Norwood Recreation Ground on Saturday in the York and District Senior League Premier Division. Clifton consolidated second spot as they chased down Beverley’s insubstanial 187-7 for the loss of just five wickets. On a stifling hot day perfect for batting, the home side failed to really capitalise on good batting conditions. Andrew Burton made 59 and…

Beverley Town CC Draw at Dunnington

May 17, 2010

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Beverley Town CC 1st XI gained their second draw of the season at Dunnington on Saturday. The York side, thanks in the main to an unbeaten 90 from J Bolam, reached 210-9 from their overs. Pick of the Beverley bowling was Alex Morrell, who picked up 4-36. With such a big total to chase it was always going to be tough for Beverley, but they stuck to their task well….