Full Steam Ahead for Shipwrecks

Following last week's unexpected scrapping of the SS Annandale Insurance by the Nunholm Line, the Shipwrecks returned from a fortnight's shore leave to engage a skiff manned by the Burgh Boys.  Or at least most of them did, as it was only thanks to the Robinson Bros., who press ganged their friends Stefan and Ms. Elgin to strengthen the legside field, that the 'Wrecks sailed with a full compliment.

Hoping for easy pickings and an early return to The Ship Inn, Taylor inserted the opposition to bat on winning the toss and the gamble paid off nicely.  After another first over breakthrough by fit again Andy Cameron, Cap'n Taylor greedily hogged most of the spoils for himself with a personal best of 5 - 4 to demolish the opposition middle and late order for only 49.  Sandy McNay (2) and Gregory Robinson (1) also chimed in with key wickets as the fielding side achieved an unprecedented 100% success in the catching department, repeatedly clinging on to the ball as if it was a lifeline.

A fine day at the Kingholm as Able Seaman Worthington strokes the ball through the covers

The Winning Partnership

In a minor batting reshuffle, swashbuckiling Sid Oates opened the innings with watchful Jim Worthington on guard at the other end.  Oates was soon in the metaphorical Pavilion but Mike "Senior" Service was yet again in form with a hard hitting maximum at number three.  Geoff Dean hit a couple of nice shots before edging to 'keeper Moorehead as he attempted the spectacular finish, leaving Mathew Robinson and Worthington to scamper the winning run off a bye.

This was another enthusiastic allround performance by all hands and suprisingly takes Shipwrecks to their best start to a season for many years in spite of the absence of several seasoned sailors.

"Can it possibly continue?" we ask ourselves.

Scores: Burgh Boys 49 all out (Taylor 5 - 4, McNay  2 -14) ; Shpwrx 50 -2 (Service 25 not out).

Shipwrecks won by eight wickets.