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Argus Junior LEAVES OF MY NOTEBOOK BLUES AMONG FOOTBALLS BLUES are becoming ranked among Soccer biggest spenders. With the outlay of £20.000 on Bobby Brennan they have, since last November, poured out nearly £90.000 on new player, I. all began with the arrival Harold Roberts from Chesterfield on 26 November. Since then. Bill Robertson.

Len Boyd. Jim Dailey. Ray Ferris, Johnny Jordan. Tom Capel, and now Bobby Brennan. have added to the quickly growing total.

Blues have even outspent Villa, who since last September have paid out between £60,000 and £70.000 on new players. Fortunately for them. Blues are not all that much on the debit side fur the departure of such notables from St. Andrew's as Frank Mitchell. Harold Bodle.

George Edwards and Neil Dougall, and of reserves Jack Wheeler, Archie Garrett, Jack Goodwin and Wally Quinton have brought back close on £70,000. From Villa Park there have been no important departures on a monetary basis, only outgoing transfers being those of Harry Chapman and Billy Evans to Notts County. Duncan Harrigan to Chester. and Jacky Graham to at moderate fees. Accent on youth lIIGH prices are bringing a growing realisation that the only way to combat them is by developing young players.

Wolves, who have long adopted this policy, have only five players on their staff who cost a Ntfilliams. Jacky Hancocks. Jesse Pye, Willie Forbes and Sammy Smythe. Their total cost was probably not much above L2U.000. IA (Ayes next season will have six professional and amateur.

Mast Bromwich Albion will run eight, including two junior and two nursery sides: Aston professional and one amateur: Birmingham three two professional, one amateur, and also a nurser' club for teen-agers in Shirk; Juniors. Coventry City and Vi alsal will both put nut three professional sides each week. The practice would seem to be becoming first team. second team, third team composed of young professionals and promising amateurs on trial, a Colts team of young amateurs. and a boys team in a local youth organisation.

By this system every stage of a player's career from when he leaves school is covered. As every manager expects. there will be more failures than successes, but even if a small minority develops into top class, the system will have proved its worth. Willi takes the prise seen all the old of them anyway -this week, and until we got a glance of Willi Havenga's copper coloured torso, it was a toss up as to who took the prize for the best picture of health. Willi ha: it.

But you wouldn't say any of those who frolicked about the training quarters this week were likely to be on the medicine and light duty routine. Odd that Blues call-up should have been on trainer Dave Fairhurst's birthday. Scottish wit Jackie Stewart saes Dave dinna look a day over seventy." Looking at the former Newcastle star this week it was hard to realise that its some 17 years since he earned a Cupwinners' medal when Newcastle United beat Arsenal at Wembley as a result of that memorable "over-the-line" goal that caused no end of controversy. Manager Brocklebank's signing of International Bobby Brennan from Luton this week received an approving nod from the customers. and although Mr.

Brocklebank had to dip deeply down into the coffers, generol feeling is that Bobby, a reasonable break. will be well worth the cheque. No doubt about it Brennan is the type of forward Blues were needing last season. if he can't pop 'em in, then nobody can that York City are interested in Jack Boyd. the ex-Sunderland full-back, who went to The Hawthorns during the last close season.

He is on the Albion transfer list, so don't be surprised if you shortly hear of his departure. With many anticipations Albion can never be accused of lack of courtesy to those who write for tiials, no matter what part of the v.orld they may be in. A West African wrote from the Gold Coast Lnd was invited to forward particulars about himself. This was his reply. received this week, Yours of the 21 ultimo has been duelly received with many anticipations.

My tlie is 20. height 5-b. 8 stone 7 and my position is right inside. I am in the Civil Service under the influence of the Gold Coast government but it is amicably to resign at any moment if only this my arrangement can be sLccessful. sir.

If really you need my talents or ability in soccer I hope my chiof accountant can be able to give more details about me. I hope this will be a record on in the Gold Coast and West Africa at large as an English soccer club can be able to emply an African to be trained as an amateur or a professional. I have grEat and Godful 'trust in your club writing for your favourable consideration and approval for engagement in your club. And please, sir. if through the will of the Heavenly Father permits come and proof unsuccessful I'll return to my motherland with disgraceful.

And never will enter football field until I give up my Time wiN tell WHAT did we see at Villa Park? A huge vacant arena with, a stretch of the greenest velvet that made us ashamed to stride across it. If you've never stood in the centre of Villa's ground with only a couple of sparrows for companions you can hate no idea of its real mag- BIGGEST SPENDERS its loneliness. However, the present picture is a silent tribute to a hard working ground staff. Take a bow Bert Bond and "Mush Callaghan. And the men who will be carrying the old claret and blue into action are in great shape.

Don't take that too literally because trainer Hubert Bourne knows exactly who should be carrying what when it comes to the beef ration. No need to emphasise the fact that everybody rards the scheme to train on the H.P. Sauce Company's ground at Erdington. which, incidentally, will house Villa's fourth team, as a useful stroke of business. This Grange-road ground is a remarkably fix: enclosure with a good level playing area and plenty of room for throwing the chest out.

Manager Massie naturally. the potential of this nursery team. He also knows that Rome wasn't built in a day. but any of those YOURS') WANTED If could trot blindfold round 'I. Andrew's perimeter? If Ted C.l::an Is mighty these da3b? If Genrge Ldnards has had any lock? If Geo: ge Commlogs feels as sprlght ly he looks If Eddie Lowe thought his WI4 111111 When his big end on his spoils ear on his Welsh trip? If he thought it was hen he fixed up wait an Aust.o 16 to the journey stye? If hate encountered anY belter loon I ilig Mau of H.

kardar and If Hafeer and are in( perfect If It Ic trot. that 11oodhouse non to his If Torn was quite satisfied with his benefit, If he is establishing a reputation as a mighty hitter! If Worcestershire had no regrets about Roy Jenkins being omitted from the Test learn) If Wright Ix further cos- Wielding the teg-giht altuatlon? If are happy now they have got their man? youngsters who 'how reasonable ability in the club's Birmingham Amateur League side will obviously have every chance in the world of eventually making the grade in soccer's top class. As Alex says, time will tell. Major problem solved LBION supporters are breathing more freely again. They no doubt heaved a big sigh of relief at the announcement that negotiations had been completed for the transfer of York-born, 27-yearold.

George Lee, the Nottingham Forest outside-left. Terms were agreed upon between the two club. nearly a month previously, and is not likely to be very wide of the mark, but George deferred signing until he and his wife had had an opportunity to see the house where they were to Incidentally, it is the one which Harry Kinsell, now with Bolton Wardlerers, has been occupying. It was as far back as last January that manager Jack Smith opened up talks involving Lee. without, however, being able to make any satisfactory headway.

Subsequently he made an offer for both Lee and his partner. Jack Edwards. who, however, shortly afterwards moved to Southampton. Lee should solve what has long been regarded as Albion's major team He is a goahead type of winger, and a good siiot, and will certainly give increased power and balance to the attack. Mr.

Smith has not lost sight of the need for duplicating certain first team positions. and clubs are being "sounded" to that end. And. by the way. I believe Rena your Radio RENTALS REDUCE every six months FREE VALVES FREE REPLACEMENTS FREE SERVICE, etc COUPON RADIO RENTALS LTD i PICCADILLY ARCADE NEW STREET BIRMINGHAM I HIGH STREET KING'S HEATH BIRMINGHAM 10 CAPS HILL.

SMETHWICK at Coventry. Wolverhampton and Polk Please send me FREE 16 page coloured book giving full from to per week reducing ultimately to 10d per week Name Address F.A. Cup MR. STANLEY CULLIS was modestly, but proud of his first season as manager, at the Wolves annual meeting and was warmly congratuated on his achievements by the chairman, Mr. J.

S. Baker. When he was appointed 12 months ago. Mr. Cullis promised nothing except that he felt confident he could do the job.

There was tangible prow Of his success in the F.A. Cup decked-out with black and gold ribbons un the Board table at the annual meeting, and also in the film of the Cup final, which shareholders saw after the business had been finished. Mr. Cullis said he knew some doubts had been expressed about his ability to get on with the players, but they had been able to show that there was 100 per cent co-operation. A Buckley Babe" himself, he emphasised once more that the club's policy would be the same as it was in the days of "The Major" young talent and developing it.

Next season the Wolves will run six elevens, including one fur youngsters up to 18 years of age in the Walsall Minor League. Apart from the Wolves success on the playing pitch the best news of the meeting was the announcement that plans had been prepared for a double decker stand to hold 14,000 spectators on the North Bank, but the chairman was unable to give any details of when the work on the stand would begin. Bantams teen agen TO read of George Mason's grand record of service to Coventry City the is in his 18th season' and that Alf Wood, Harry Barratt and Jack Snape are in their 14th year would give those not in the know the idea that the Bantams" are a team of veterans. Nothing of the sort. While there are some well tried stalwarts at Highfield-road.

few clubs probably possess such a large proportion of teen agers on their playing staff. Of the Bantams' 30 professionals. seven are 17-year-olds who have progressed from Coventry's now famous fourth team. Modern Machine Tools, nicknamed the Ovalteenies." Latest newcomer from the nursery is Albert Sneddon, a full back, a position in which the Bantams have been rather short. Best known of these Coventry starlets are the two and, Jimmy.

Derbyshire born. Peter. an inside-left, has already appeared in the first team. Jimmy. a Scots lad from Glasgow.

has makings of a good outside-left. letter hock, Albert HEN Walsall report for duty on Monday there will be only one prominent absentee unless there are some surprise developments during the week-end, which. however, are not expected. I refer, of course, to Albert Mullard, who signed for Crewe Alexandra about six weeks ago at what was then reported as a four figure fee. Albert has not had a happy time at Fellows Park from the playing point of view.

In fact, it would not be any exaggeration to call him a real hard luck player." Luck does play a part in football and at Walsall Mullard has certainly not had that extra bit of something to get him far up the goal scoring list. Nevertheless. he did some valuable work and many constructive moves which have yielded goals were due in no small measure to his scheming and hard work. Better luck at Crewe we hope. Walsall's search WHILE on the topic of Fellows Park it might be ss well to r.ssure those supporters who want to know what's happening." that placid as the atmosphere seems on the surface at Walsall there is plenty going on behind tht scenes.

It was expected that negotiations would be successfully completed by this week-end in one or two directrins but nothing denuite has so far So far there have been only three new signings Whitehouse from West Bromwich Albion and Betts from Nuneaton. both forwards. and Medd, an inside forward from Worcester City. But the search goes on and Harry Hibbs is not spending much time at home with his family these days. Stourbridge fans have right ideas I nat.

al the mutual meet me nt I I I tills 1111 oeek that -tint of tei had to the looiltall during the lattt three anti that the per.ent sit the r.opporters' tub at ghost Imo. Last seagull a prom of Jr. 200 made on the sale of provammes at home matches and proceeds of entettamments brought In CIC7 The club made a contribution of nearly 350 towards the cost of the new Members' Room and £BO towards the rust of terracing the stands at the far end of the ground. wh.le a further £9 was provided fur repairing and painting the old stand and dressing rooms The chairman, Mr A Gwiiliam who was re-elected. stated that the aim of the Supporters' Club was to do everyth.ng possible for the benefit of the football club and their immediate aim was to help in making still further mprosementa In tne ground Mr Gentge Jones v.no has been treasurer cnce the folmation ht veers ago and Mr Hampage secretary.

stete also re-elected An appeal made for a largei membership. FOUR PROS PER CLUB IN ALLIANCE AT a special meeting 'of the Mrmingham and West Midland on 'Thursday it was agreed to allow up to four professionals to play for any club. Whilst the COMpetition has always allowed permit players there has been for some time a strong desire some clubs that a limited number of professionals should he permitted. The resolution came from Saitistord doter. and sitratford do not eyen Include permit players.

It was felt that this would add considerable interest and status to the Alliance. This regulation will only apply to clubs forming the West Midland set-thin. rALE- SPORTS ARGUS, SATURDAY. 23 JULY, 1949 Take it from me by Norman Edwards Midlands busiest spot in the transfer market GOSSIP from DESPITE Birmingham City's plunge into the transfer market to sign Bob Brennan and Tom Capri, Villa's capture of Jim Harrison and Albion's success with George Lee, this has been one of the quietest close season ever. Apart trom the Midlands.

there have been few transfers of note. Most First and Second Division clubs will start off next season as they left off. Chelsea have signed Fred Jenkins. right. of Queen of the South.

and Stan Williams. left back. of Brighton; Ronnie Burke, anchester United reserve leader, has gone to Huddersfield; Peter McKennan from to Middlesbrough: Southampton have signed Jack Edwards from Nottingham Forest and exchanged Ramsey for left winger Eddie Jones of Spurs After that there's nothing startling although Bradford have launched out in signing centre half Charlie Currie from Belfast Celtic and centre forward Crosble from Bury the SOCCER CAMPS George Willis, former Wolves' inside toiward vvho assisted Brighton last season: has fixed up with Pt, mouth Argyle Notts. County have reaped the reward of gredt patience by their capture of 23-year-old Arthur Hughes, lett-half of Ashfleld. the Glasgow junior club.

A policeman in everyday life. Hughes has given it up for the precarious life of a professional footballer. Regarded as Everton's team right-winger until last season when he made six appearances. Johnny Mcllhatton, has been transferred to Dundee. Johnny arrived at Goodison four years ago from Albion Rovers Manchenier United may bring off a Mg Settltish signing in the near future.

prominent forward is likely to end up at Old Trafford. Middlesbrough wing forwards Spuhler and Geoff have not vet re-signed. Wolves have added Norman Clifton. a 17-year-old goalkeeper, to their professional staff. Norman.

who has been on the ground staff since 1945 7 46. has appeared frequently in THE £20,000 SIGNATURE There are however. ominous rumblings. Will a new "high" In transfers be set up for Stoke City's Franklin for whom Hull have made a record bid, or will the Potters smooth things over with their international centre half? Next big burst of activity among the big noises is likely to come towards the end of September. Let one or two notable clubs make a bad start and then await the rush of panic buying.

Moor Green nisi) report a profit of 1:351 on last noriting. plan to extend their preen( to the It' present The annual general meeting Ix on IS Augmt 17 p.m.) at the Grand lintel. Birmingham. Blackllurn's new manager. M.

Jackie Restait. is not rushing into the transfer market He intends to have a good look of his present Playing staff before making any moves. Only newcomer at Ewood is R. Toot 111. a reserve inside forward from Burnley A number of English clubs.

Preston Marti End among them. were dirappointed this week when Neil Mochan. Morton's goal-scoring centre forward. re.signed for the club. Relegated reason.

Morton mean to regain Division "A at the firs: attempt. Sheffield football supporters. particularly those of the United. are expressing a Jew doubts about favourites' prospects. Neither the Blades nor the Owls have a single new signing to report so tar.

The Wednesday did build up last season. hut United. relegated to Division have dispensed with some of their older players. signing for Birmingham 1 fur Luton it'. recurd Iraie4ler ler of 1:10.0011 i.

Iri.ls international I n.lde -fora ard Huh Brennan. Hatching tr the lefl are manager. Bob Brucklehank and Vhairman. Mr. II and Luton 'linkman.

Mr. Will the Fulham side be good enough to retain their newly-won place in D.v...:ion Their management evidently think so. for the only newcomer io far is E. Vigar. a wing halt from and formerly with Portsmouth.

Anybrl, want a good goalkeeller or a centre lornard? If so. ersalde Pat tattesplr. Ihincaster resertr leader. nho oacces.fully took the pst(' of goalkeeper In the closing games of last seastm. has a free transfer.

Grimsby Town are one of the team.z. who should he on the upgrade. Considerable reorganisation has taken place with the result that the average age of the side has been much reduced. Towards the end of last season two new half-backs in Duncan McMillan front Glasgow Celtic. and Paddy Johnston were secured who stiffened the middle line, while Geordie Hair Newcastle) added I.fe to the lett am; So far Tom Galley.

former Wolves' halt-hack. is on Grimsbu's opento-transfer list, has not yet been n.red up. Tom's too good a man to be out of a berth long. Looks as if Luton Town. having lost Bobby Brennan to Birmingham City.

will have to spend some of that 20.000 in recrulting departure has let a hole in the forward even though Luton have mace an Xlt; ono profit Ilene' lan expected (rum I whAr rra iills 11.1 I nnthleted the Frill g.tht-ation the Ing he thr chill aster 11 The hr km led 1.4. 111.11 expected to mike .1 Them been more departures than newcomers at I v.hete the Cup finalists have had a quiet close reason 1) right half from the Junior club. Mar- Ainch, is one of the few arrivals An exchange of players always envi a good way of doing bus.neo. ilrentnad avid Lesion Orient have completed a deal by which Alai, Smith. tizentford and former Arsenal left winger.

goes to Orient in exchange forcoalkeeper Reg Newton Mr Arth.ir Turner Crewe 'c manager. is i.uietl% building up the cluh's strength latest arrival is Donald CamDheil a 23- vear-old outside right from Queen's Park Rangers Swindon appear to hale made a good capture to Alt Wheeler. Blackburn Rovers outside riahr. Wheeler was on retained Itst. but had declined to re-sign.

Centre-hail of Manchester sueressfu' side. Chinon has been paced on the transfer list at his ov.n request Hs wife's health to hi sale reason. PEEPS INTO THE PAST WHEN VILLA WON BEST-EVER FINAL TN the space at my disposal it was quite impossible for me to deal last week with some of the high-spot happenings in the brilliant career of Fred Wheldon Diamond as he was known among comrades, the Langley Green star," who, half a century and more ago, played a distinguished role in the colours of Small Heath (now Birmingham City) and Aston Villa in building up the national football reputation of the Midlands and, later, helped to put Worcestershire on the map as a first-class cricket force. READERS will, I feel sure, pardon another Wheldon ration this week, because there is something which not only for the sake of posterity but fur the player's reputation deserves attention. It concerns a famous match 1897 Cup Final between Aston Villa and Everton on 1 9 April.

1897, at Crystal Palace. match that is still claimed by many experts to have been the best ever Most of the record books and the stories of thisgreat bout declare that Campbell, Wheltten and John Cowan scored Villa's three goals (they won by three to two). Now according to Wheldon himself, the public have been misinformed. He claims to have scored two of Villa's three goals. He does not.

however, indicate which of the goals should be credited to him. Thanks to Wheldon's eldest son. I have in my possession. temporarily. Fred's self-compiled record book, showing his appearances for Small Heath and in seasons 1893-4, 1894-5.

1895-6. 1896-7. 1897-8. 1898-9 and 1899-1900. It is an intensly interesting book because it nut only shows the games in which he played iincluding internationals, Cup and other contests), but alsa the goals he scored.

In this he clearly credits himself with two against Everton at Crystal Palace the end of last season, I find Wheldon credited with two goals against Everton. but in this there is no mention of Cowan's goal. So between one thing and another I have no hesitation in advising the acceptance of Fred's two goals. I believe I am right In saying that there is now only one man ante who helped Villa to win the tumble Event." It is Albert Evans. iv ho.

I understand. still resides at Cot entrs. According to my records. Albert pal tnered Howard Spencer at back in 21 games. Atter ihelford and Crabtree had shared the back positions with Spencer in the first 13 games.

the Barnard Castle man stepped into the hreacti and was absent only once through froury. As you all know. Evans became manager of Coventry City. Doable Event EXPECT that readers will want to Lnow my opinion as to the two versions and which I consider he sccepted as Inc true record while fully alive to the possibility of a mistake on the pa -t of Fred. frankly prefer his story.

(.1 the first place hook of his ha: t.eri methodically. carefully and neatly kept. and. secondly. knowing Fred as I did, he was certalnl.

not the man to claim any honours to which he wins not entitled As 1 write. I also have by me another record. compiled by myself site- hours and hours of research showing Villa's games in the 1896.7 season which of course ..1 known as the "Double Event" campaign, ote F.nest Hour Thla rerewd that In that 'League and tlsrluding lit is with Pre-don North 1 nil in the thirst round. 1l hrldun Aid not mi. A maid to and credited billh It goal.

From my records 1 am able to tell you that during that wonderful campaign Villa only men in the forward John Dewey. Campbell. Wheldon. Smith. John Cowan, with Jamet Crabtree deputising at inside-right and centre-forward twice probably through to Devev and Surviving member IN another hook containing the records of the Cup ties front the bectintng of till up to Worcester feats daughter (who Is the licencee of the Farriers Arms at Worcester) showed me a brass plate which was originally attached some form of present made to Fted by his working colleagues at the conclusion of his term of apprenticeship in the engtneering works of Albright and Wilson's.

Langley. Fred was 21 years of age at the time and it is said that when he finished his seven years apprenticeship he vowed he Would never do any more enginereing. But he the First World war. When he enlisted he described himself as an engineer, and was then to go on munitions. But this did not divert his attehtion from football and cricket.

Glancing through Fred's record of cricket scores. I find that hr played for Worcestershiresagainst Warwickshire and Staffordshire as far hack as 1893, scoring 15 runs against Staffs and four against Warwickshire helped Dudley regularly In seasons 1890. 1894 and 189.5, and Langley in 1888. and made occasional appearances for Worcestershire in these years. His first century 'exactly 1001 for Worcestershire was against Hampshire in 1900.

his next (1121 against Somerset ir. 1903 and the third and last against Leicestershire in 1904 In 1903 he had the unusual experience of scoring 71 in the first and second innings against Yorkshire at Worcester. treftkno to S. ce 1909. born 24 July.

1816. Joe Carter, W.B Albion and England burn 27 July. 1899. Billy Meredith Manchester City. Manchester United and Wales born 28 July, 1876 Niutab4e In the course of the Worcestershire and Hants match at Worcester nn 27.

28 and 29 July. 1899. the brothers W. I. and Foster scored two separate centuries in each innings for the home counts L.

made 140 and 172 not out. and E. 134 and 101 not out. Mr. Fred Hinder resigned chairmanship of Aston Villa directorate on 27 July.

1925 birthmarks: Anthony Diamond. the Birmingham boxer. died 29 July. 1922. Percy Jeeves, Warwick CC C.

died 22 July. 1916. Caesar Jenkyns, Heath Arsenal. Walsall and Wales. died 23 July.

1941: Andy Ducat, Aston Vila. Surrey and England. d.ed 23 July. 1943. CRICKET COMMENTARY The Warwicks are By COVER POINT MIDLAND interest this week-end will be as much eun cer with the County Championship as with the third Test 7 the bx! at Old Trafford.

Worcestershire. at home to Middlesex have great chance of consolidating their position at the top of and at the same time hand out a lethal set-back to one 401 closest challengers. "let Their prospects are improved by the absence from the London side of Compton and Edrich and their inclusion of Bromsgrove schoolmaster Charles Palmer, who will strengthen the batting. Worcester began the match wi'h 116 points, Middlesex with 104. A win for Worcester will put them way out in front.

A win rJr Middlesex will bring the two teams together on points. The match is of vital concern to both sides. and is the most important of the day. Yorkshire, the other challengers 1104 points) play Surrey at thr! Oval. The result here affects both Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

If minus Hutton and Close. pull it off they will stay on Worcester's tail. If Surrey win they will jcin the six likely aspirants for honours, of which Warwickshire is one. The Warwickshire players go to Kent after their success at Gloucester with 100 points to their credit. If they can repeat the dose at Maidstone.

they will run right into the hunt, and it is well within the hounds of possibility that the two Midland clubs will occupy the first two places the table nest Tuesday earning. Victory for both would give Worce.stershlre 128 points Warwickshire 112. with Yorkshire and Middlesex 104 or 108 (if they 'obtained first innings lead). doubt the accuracy of Watching Kardar for in a County match Warwickshire, they were by the speed a ith Y.h..r. through his overs.

He doesn't waste a 4 soon as the ball is returrec, he walks briskly back mark, turns without five paces before delve: Not a moment wth.l,,d di the whole operation. and bowlers were like him twice or three limes a bowled to a day. Times taken to come vary. A fast bowler thing Lite four minutes TOM'S TOTAL is £3,700 NOT OUT I l. Limit Is.

3d. In gate nionr i his benent up to 47 4 at 1:3.700. I met Point on the Iw re 4 14 was 13.378. some tr11 anticipated. die raj weather on the saltirths Atom, on the first up.

4.1130 on the second. and the third I understand that Ifini receive a fairl) mile.t.tiol.ll a tra ti ii Ir Fra the because no before Isnot on s.altott% This Is not Included of the Lvit total to date. Itee4trd lif rip 1141)111es last 'ear -I jti.t oof t. 1.0011. This man Dolkry success over Gloucestershire was due largeiy to Tom iJoilery's briiiiant pouuic hignest his in tne second innings.

He was at the wicket three hours ha minutes collecting 200. and got 112 or his runs in sixes and 22 tours. His second lOU came in al minutes of champagne batting. and created a neo Harty ickshire record. Tom's fastest hundred previously was obtained against burley Edgbaston in 193 b.

when he scored 140 in 100 minutes. Peter Cranmei. whose greatest joy is "thraping" bowlers, seined 101 in 90 minutes against South Africa in 11147 and ill 114 minutes against Worcester at Dudley the same season. If 'tom lathery made Warwick's victory possible, Eric Hollies clincned it with brilliant bowling, his match analysis being 11-180. In Gloucester's second innings.

Mollies became the tirst bowler to take 1119 wickets this season and the third In the country. Long Tom" Goddard, that remarkable Gloucestershire veteran, who will be 49 00 1 October. just pipped him by a few hours for the distinction of being second. Roly Jenkins won the race by just over a week. In taking six Gloucestershire wickets in the second innings.

Hoilles equalled Sydney santall's record aggregate of 1.81.1 wickets for the county. six balls. even when oft them. Jack Zealand pace man. and is the bane of tors who have to kee he strolls lesurely baL bowling mark.

Manisad's understud Kardar is 25 ears u. of Pakistan. He place 1946. but. here is a stra not called on to study to the great Mai his place in the side batting.

This season he has his form with the ba gave glimpses of I scoring 57 in the first Middlesex. But he wonderful form witt His presence in the team makes easier Tom Dote as captain. Against NI during the last three Gloucester. Tom kept Hollies on for very lot could do it with co batsmen will ever real of such a consistently a hostile attack. Eten thr terrible and kept quiet hi right arm ieft arm leg First innings lead which the team earned against the had particular significance up Worcestershire's do lengers and maintained shine's sped position in The Worcester boys are great guns.

The four I obtained from Glouceste the gap in their favour the championship race. Bu which meant the loss of a they might have won the matt HOW THEY STAND NOW Bad luck, Alan But for an untortunate fun-out, the Gloucester match might have brought Alan his first century. He was on 72 and batting extraordinary well. having hit his customary couple of sixes, when a foolish call for a second run brought curtains for him It was the third time Man had got into the seventies this season and to get the hundred is exhausting his patience particularly since his pal Bert Wolton did the trick. BOUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE Fred Gardner still waits for the runs which will give him his thousand for the season.

He has been a week on the brink but has not been able to get them. Instead, a duck. a single and an eight have came his way in successise innings At one stage he looked like being first passed the mark for Warwick. but Dollery pipped him and is now well ahead. Fred needed nine when the match at Maidstone started today.

P. W. L. 11 Wastes no time Hafeez Kardar, Warwickshire's most important acquisition from amateur ranks in recent years, is tne quickest bowler of an over in the country. He has been know.

to complete a maiden to SS On that was timed trom the Press batsman played every ball back to him, not from choice or to help Kardar create a record, but from necessity. He could do nothing else with goodlength leg breaks. Warwickshire the 7.000 staunch Dollery fans who ignored the weather to attend at Edgbaston last not Pts. arded Worcester 111 4 4 I 4 I 4 Middlesex lb 7 41 i Yorkshire lb 7 1 8 Wartslckshlre 18 7 1 41.arnot gan 17 8 2 1 Sutrev 14 6 3 5 0 0 4 Essex Northants. Gloucester Derbyshire Kent Notts.

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