Yorkshire Gentlemen

SHOCK!HORROR!SENSATION!!
In a move that is entirely unpresidented since the formation of the YGs in 1863 a senior member of the committee has had the affrontery to resign without actually being dead! Old Lord Hawke will be spinning in his grave.
On a more serious note we would like to thank John most sincerely for all the work he has put in to ensure our fixture list remains full and to the highest possible standard.John(pictured,right) has cited both personal and work pressures for not being able to continue. The YG Committee has begun the difficult task of recruiting a replacement Fixture Secretary. If anyone feels they could fill this position please contact David O'Kelly or any member of the committee.

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NOVEMBER 12th at The Parsonage 7:15 for 7:45
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The Annual YG Sixes competition was won on Sunday by the Ali Rigby VI. It all came down to the final ball of the final over of the final game between Sir Geoffrey Thornburn and Rigby's sides. Luckily Matt Westwood managed to guide the third full toss of the over for four back over Sir Geoffreys head and secure a win by the narrowest of margins.In his presentation speech President Malcolm Watson gave thanks to the groundsman, caterers, and particularly Paul White, for the unstinting efforts they all give to facilitate the smooth running of the club.He also thanked Sir Geoffrey for bowling the last over in such a sporting fashion.

Chris Gilman caught during The President's Sixes presentation. Sorry Mate!

We now have a phone in the clubhouse. Thanks to the generosity of one of our members,who will be named when I can confirm that the handset is not too hot,a mobile phone will be kept in the clubhouse. The number will be given to all our members and also to all of our opposition match managers so they have no excuse not to reach us on match days.
The number is 07964 048732

Who in the last 20 years of YGS is the ONLY player to top the most wickets in a season AND the most runs in a season. To give you a clue, it was not the same season. Answers in an envelope please with a modest cheque made out to Hon.Sec.The winner of this prestigous competition will win a night out with the player concerned.(At your own expence)Second prize is two nights out with the aforemenioned player! ANSWER - DAVID REID ( Now there's a surprise) Unfortunately no-one claimed the prize so Reidy is going to have to take himself out.

On Thursday of Festival Week several members of the Cricket Club were invited by President Malcolm Watson to a Golf Day at his home club of Easingwold Golf Club. In baking weather, a very good day was enjoyed by all, with the main prize of a magnum of Champagne being won by the President Malcolm Watson. I think next year we will book Pike Hills,Driffield anywhere but Wattys' Patch

In the recent two match series against the touring Aussies,The Yorkshire Gents managed to retain the Ashes which were won so convincingly in 2005 when The Centurions of Melbourne were our guests. Colloroy Plateau were beaten during the very successful Festival week and despite a narrow defeat to The Cricketers Club of New South Wales the series was a draw so the Fictional Trophy remains safe at Fort Escrick. The Aussies were so desperate for a win that they even brought along their own supporters club to cheer every boundry, but the dancing damsels (or should I say Waltzing Matildas) were no match for the Chairmans Lunchtime Port. Two cracking matches against two worthy opponents, good time had by all, hopfully to be repeated before too long

In a brief presentation at the pavilion on Sunday the YGs bid a fond farewell to Dr. Geoffrey Chapman who is retiring after 16 years as Headmaster of St.Margarets School. President Malcolm Watson thanked Dr. Chapman for the close relationship which has existed between the School and the Club and for the use of the school for our various meetings.The club were assured by Geoffrey that the new headmaster has had strict instructions to continue the very cordial arrangments between the two establishments.Geoffrey who was accompanied by his wife was presented with a print of the ground and a 'White Rose' to plant in his retirement garden

Following the non arrival of The Stragglers of Asia and during a rather 'relaxed' lunch, some bright spark on the temperate table suddenly decided that it would be a jolly good wheeze to challenge the septegenarian port swillers in the social corner to a 5-a-side thrash. The 'SPS' side immediately conceded, realising very quickly that such an event would only be embarassing for the 'TT' five as not only did we have all the batsmen but the Umpire as well.And of course there was still a case and a half of Taylors best in the cellar. But youth will have it's fling and the match duly got under way. Having faced only three balls the Chairman lobbed a simple catch to point and hurried back to the comfort of his Ruby friend. After such a suicidal start the 'TT'five collapsed to 127-1 from the allotted 10 overs. Despite numerous methods to determine a batting order the 'SPS' five finally agreed that 'spoof' was probably the fairest way and so the chase commenced. But not for long. To save the'TT'five's blushes we felt that the proper result was a draw and so at 90-1 stumps were drawn and with very close analysis of the Wuckforth Useless scoring method for Limited Capability Cricket the scores were agreed level.
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