Sat Jul 14th Grannies just miss out ...(if only!!)
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Match report
Not a great day for the Grannies � James Pullen�s Griffin side proved too strong this year. Having won the toss they elected to bat. Despite a fine spell of accurate bowling from Jim Robinson (eventually ending with 4 wickets) and possibly a dozing umpire denying Chris Tannous a stumping off Stan�s bowling they eventually declared at 253 for 7.
After tea (graced by Willoughby and Carrie � honour!) the Grannies looked solid enough in the opening overs until the Brigadier pulled a wide ball onto his stumps and JTLW was adjudged LBW��.16 for 2. Redemption seemed nascent in the form of Nick Watson and Frank Strachan until Frank was given LBW (�3 yds down the track, going down leg� Frank; �absolutely plumb!� Umpire) rounding off a bad day for him as he had spent 3 hours negotiating South London traffic on the way down. At 30 for 3 things got worse, saved only by a spirited knock from Harry Yeates (24 not out) getting us to a not terribly respectable 75.
After a few beers in the Griffin Garden (James Pullen�s jug for his 50 seemed to refill magically) it didn�t seem so bad and there�s always next year � as long as we can knobble Ed Hooper whose 7 overs, 4 Maidens, 6 for 3 rather did for us this time round.
Match info
A friendly match against James Pullen's pub side. Always a good game,played in the right spirit.
We normally meet up beforehand at the Griffin in Fletching to discuss the meaning of life,the Universe etc. and possibly partake in a little liquid refreshment.
Location
Cumnor House School,
Danehill,
RH17 7HT
How to get there
I am assuming you can all read a map!