The outcome of most sea battles is usually clearcut, but not so Shipwrecks' encounter with Dumfries Colts at Nunholm last night.
The game finished tied after Nunholm made 99 -7 in answer to 99 - 9 by the Shipwrecks, most of whom thought the game tied. According to League Rules however, tied games are won by the team losing less wickets, so a victory to the young horses seemed the right result.
But this morning an urgent semaphore from Colts' Skipper Sam Thornely was received forfeiting the game as the youngster who came in in the last over was not eligible to take part.
Tributes are due to Colts' Capt. Thornely for conceding the fixture as all those hands on watch duty had their eyes fixed firmly on The Riverside and did not notice anything untoward.
A full report will follow over the weekend as the Ship's writer is out dancing the hornpipe tonight.
Excellent news and commendable sportsmanship!
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