--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00001 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:07pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Association Football Results. Hi All, The English Premier League Results. 2-0 Arsenal V Chelsea 2-2 Barnsley v Everton 0-3 Blackburn Rovers v Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Crystal Palace v Wimbledon 0-1 Derby County v Aston Villa 1-0 Leicester City v Leeds United 2-3 Liverpool v Southampton 1-1 Manchester United v Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Newcastle United v West Ham United. Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... Bury Football Club supporters. --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00002 Date: 02/08/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 09:24pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Ice Hockey Superleague Result. Salutations All, Ayr Scottish Eagles 1 Manchester Storm 2. Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... ... Deep peace of the running wave to you. Gaelic blessing --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00003 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:31am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: C.B.FRY. Hi All, C.B.Fry - Thumbnail Sketch. --------------------------- Charles Burgess Fry. Amateur b. 25.4.1872, West Croydon, Surrey. d. 7.9.1956, Hampstead, London. Father of Stephen (Hants), grandfather of C.A. (Hants and Northants), cousin of K.R.B. (Sussex). Brilliant opening or middle order right-hand batsman, right-arm fast medium bowler, good field, Sch Repton. Teams Oxford U (1892-95, blue all four years); Sussex (1894-1908, 236 matches); London County (1900-02); Hampshire (1909-21), 44 matches); europeans (1921/2). tour Hawke to South Africa 1895/6. Tests England (1895/6 to 1912, 26 matches). Career batting 394-658-4330886-258*-50.22-94-ct 240 Bowling 4872-166-29.34-9-2-6/78 Test batting 26-41-3 1223-144-32.18-ct 17 Bowling 3-0 Perhaps the most talented of all English athletes, C.B.Fry was a triple blue at Oxford - cricket, soccer and athletics - and would have been awarded his rugby blue , but for injury just before the University match. He played soccer for England (v Ireland in 1901) and for Southampton in the 1902 FA Cup Final, and held the world long jump record in addition to his career in English Test cricket. Although he made his Test debut in 1895/6, he did not really come to the forefront of English batsmen until 1898, when he averaged 54.18 with the bat. The following year he completed 2,000 runs for the first of six times and in 1901 reached 3,147 (av 78.67). In this season he hit six centuries in successive innings and had a total of 13 hundreds to his name. In all he completed 1,000 runs in a season 12 times. His appearances in Test cricket were restricted by the fact that he never toured Australia, although invited to do so at least twice. He captained England during the 1912 Triangular Series and did not lose a match; he also led Sussex from 1904 to 1908 (jointly in 1906 with C.L.A.Smith). Of his 16 double centuries, 13 were for Sussex, two for Hampshire and one for the Gentlemen v Players at the M.C.C. His highest first-class innings was 258* for Hampshire v Gloucester at Southampton in 1911. He stood for Parliament several times but not elected and after the war acted as India's representative at the League of Nations. He was offered the Kingship of Albania, but declined. A noted writer on cricket and other games he published his own magazine for some years as well as his autobiography in 1939. Extract from "Who's Who Of Cricketers". Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... From the Long Room in the cricket pavilion ..... --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00004 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:31am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Ranji. Hi All, Ranjitsinhji Kumar Shri. (later H. H. Shri Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Jam Sahib of Nawanagar) Amateur. b: 10.9.1872, Sarodar, India. d. 2.4.1933, Jamnagar, India. Brother K.S. Digvijaysinhji (Western India), uncle of K.S. Duleepsinhji (Cambrige U and Sussex), K.S. Himmatsinhji (Rajputana) and M.S. Samarsinhji (Nawanagar). Fine middle order right-hand batsman, slow right-arm bowler. Teams Cambridge U (1893-94, blue 1893); Sussex(1895-1920, 211 matches); London County (1901-04). Tours Stoddart to Australia 1897/8; Ranjitsinhji to North America 1899. Test England (1896-1902, 15 matches). Career batting 307-500-62-24692-285*-56.37-72-ct 233 Bowling 4601-133-34.59-4-0-6/53 Test batting 15-26-4-989-175-44.95-2-ct 13 Bowling 39-1-39.00-0-0-1/23 After a modest career at Cambridge, Ranjitsinhji developed quickly into one of the foremost batsmen in Ennland - in terms of statistics he was the best from 1899 to 1904. He hit 3,159 runs, av 63.18 in 1899 and the following year 3,065, av 87.57. These were his most prolific years, but he exceeded 2,000 runs in three other seasons and over 1,000 runs on six other occasions, also once in Australia. Fourteen times he compiled double centuries, all of which were for Sussex, the highest being 285* v Somerset at taunton in 1901. He appeared in four Test series against Australia and was successful in all but the 1902 Tests. He captained Sussex from 1899 to 1903 and left England in 1904 to return to India. Thereafter his appearances in County cricket were limited. He played in the summer of 1908 and again in 1912, in both years exceeding 1,000 run. A shooting accident resulted in his losing one eye and this virtually ended his first-class career, though he played a little in 1920. In 1907 he became the Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar and was increasingly involved in the administration of his State. He was also a delegate to the League of Nations after the First World War. Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... Acre Bottom, home of Ramsbottom Cricket Club. --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00005 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:50am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Repton. ======================================================================== Copied from CRICKET_ECHO by Mark Butterworth (2:250/183.22) ======================================================================== Hi All, From the Wisden Guide to Cricket Grounds by William Powell with Peter Powell and Alex Bannister. Ground: Repton Home of: Derbyshire Status: First Class The only entrance to the Repton ground is from Willington Road through he main gates near to St Wystan's Church. Limited car parking is available ithin the ground but only for players and officials. A large car park is available at the rear of the chapel and main school buildings, a short walk from the cricket pitch. In the ground itself, the only permanent buildings are the pavilion with its thatched roof and the scoreboard on the east side of the ground.The members' area and refreshment tents are located on the steep bank close to he school buildings as is the Derbyshire C C C S C caravan. the remainder of the ground is open for the public. All spctators should bring their own collapsible seats as no seats are provided whatsoever, except adjoining the front of the pavilion for the ress. There is no space for seating at the Brook End as the playing area is tight against the perimeter wall. The north and east sides of the ground are lined with trees which, with the school buildings, provide a fine scene for cricket. the playing area is 115 metres by 120 metres and is defined only by advertisement boards. Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... The Sports' Delicatessen. --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00006 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:50am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Duleep. ======================================================================== Copied from CRICKET_ECHO by Mark Butterworth (2:250/183.22) ======================================================================== Hi All, Duleepsinhji, Kumar Shri. (known in India as Jawansinhji Jadeja Dullepsinhji) Amateur, b: 13.6.1905, Sarodar, India d: 15.12.1959, Bombay India. Nephew of K.S. Ranjitsinhji. Middle order right-hand batsman,good slip field, leg break bowler. Sch Cheltenham. Teams Cambridge U (1925-28, blue 1925-26 and 1928); Sussex(1924-32, 119 matches); Hindus (1928/9). Tour MCC to Australia and New Zealand 1929/30. Tests England (1929-31, 12 matches). Career batting 205-333-23-15485-333-49.95-50-ct 256 Bowling 1345-28-48.03-0-0-4/49 Test batting 12-19-2-995-173-58.52-3-ct 10 Bowling 7-0 He hit 1,000 runs in a season 7 times, going on to 2,000 three times (best 2,684, av 54.77, in 1931). His highest innings was 333 for Sussex v Northants at Hove in 1930 and he made three other scores over 200. He captained sussex in 1931-32. Ill-health forced him to retire from first-class cricket in 1932. In the 1950's he was Indian High Commissioner in Australia and New Zealand. From the "Who's Who Of Cricketers". Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... The Lancashire League, amateur cricket at it's best. --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00007 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:51am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Monkey. ======================================================================== Copied from CRICKET_ECHO by Mark Butterworth (2:250/183.22) ======================================================================== Hi All, Albert, Neilson, "Monkey" Hornby. Amateur. b:10.2.1847, Blackburn, Lancashire.d:17.12.1895, Nantwich, heshire. Father A.H. (Lancs). Opening right-hand batsman, bowled both right and left arm, brilliant cover point. Sch Harrow. Team Lancashire (1867-99, 292 matches). Tours Fitzgerald to North America 1872 (non first-class); Harris to Australia 1878/9. Test England (1878/9 to 1884, 3 matches). Career batting 437-710-41-16109-188-24.07-16 c t 313-s t 3 Bowling 258-11-23.45-0-0-4/40 Test batting 3-6-0-21-9-3.50-0-ct 0 Bowling 0-1-0.00-0-0-1/0 He hit 1, 000 runs in a season twice ( best 1, 534, av 40.36,in 1881). He captained Lancashire from 1880 to 1893 and 1897 and 1898. His final first-class much was for an England XI in 19 06. A noted rugby footballer, he was capped nine times for England. From " Who' s Who Of Cricketers". Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... ... Deep peace of the running wave to you. Gaelic blessing --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00008 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:51am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Burlton. ======================================================================== Copied from CRICKET_ECHO by Mark Butterworth (2:250/183.22) ======================================================================== Hi All, From "Test Match Grounds Of The World" Jullundur Burlton Park Burlton Park staged its only Test match during the same 1983-84 series against Pakistan which provided Test outings for Nagpur and Bangalore. It made sense to have a Test there as Jullundur is in the Punjab, the land is that divided between India and Pakistan. However, given the weather, early morning mist and a very early dusk it is doubtful whether Jullundur can often provide a full day's play. In looks it is like most Indian stadia: a large expanse of playing surface surrounded by concrete stands. For the Test against Pakistan the stands had not been finished. A day was lost due to rain and this almost inevitably condemned the match to a draw. Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... The Lancashire League, amateur cricket at it's best. --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 114 SPORTS Ref: F2N00009 Date: 02/09/98 From: MARK BUTTERWORTH Time: 10:52am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Kandy. ======================================================================== Copied from CRICKET_ECHO by Mark Butterworth (2:250/183.22) ======================================================================== Hi All, From "Test Match Grounds Of The World". Kandy - Sri Lanka. The redeveloped and relandscaped playing fields of Trinity College, Kandy, became the 54th Test ground in April 1983 when it hosted the inaugral Test between Australia and Sri Lanka. The original playing fields were the inspiration of the principal of the school, Reverend A.G. Fraser, and were created by practically "disembowelling" a hill. The first match took place on 15 January 1915, and over the years the ground and modest pavilion were to be graced by such legendary figures as Jack Hobbs, Learie Constantine, Vijay Merchant and Lindsay Hassett. That this compact, historic school ground should be turned into a Test venue is in no small part due to Hon. Gamini Dissayanake, president during much of the 1980s of the Board of Control and, importantly, an old boy of Trinity College. Over the years a dream began to materialize and neither men, money nor materials were spared in the hectic effort to transform the ground. Heavy machinery and experts toiled for some 30 days bringing down the level of the ground by 10 feet to accommodate 7 acres of playing field; the square was relaid with loving care: and the massive cantilevered pavilion, new scoreboard and sightscreens were constructed in only a few months. The ground, though relandscaped and redesigned, does not have comfortable spectator facilities for more than 10,000. But this compact, historic school playground, now converted to a Test arena has had its moments. In the second of its four Tests, the First against New Zealand in 1983-84, Arjuna Ranatunga scored 51 out of 97, the lowest completed innings total of a Test where an individual fifty was registered. In the first innings, not only did Sri Lanka register their record last-wicket partnership (60), but Jayantha Amerasinghe, batting at number 11 on his Test debut, top-scored in the innings. These may be small mercies. But the proud Kandyan always has the Asgiriya grounds next to his heart and it is a tribute to the tradition-bound Trinitian that the original pavilion built in 1915, with the first donation by English army captain Ashley Arbuthnot, of 100, and named in his honour, was not demolished during the modernization programme. Sad to think that Arbuthnot died of wounds received in France on 15 May 1915 - exactly four months after the ground was ceremonially opened. Regards, O o//,. / Mark, >;;;;;;< Internet tallis@theclan.demon.co.uk ..... '\\\' \ ... From the Long Room in the cricket pavilion ..... --- PPoint 1.96 * Origin: The Information Exchange. (2:250/183.22)