Mexborough and Swinton Times June 24, 1892

Another Exciting Match

Mexborough  66                                               Swinton 62

Malpass 13; Wilson 5 wkts                            Thompson  30; Beckett 7-22, Smith 3-22

These old neighbourly rivals met on Tuesday on the same ground, and occasioned no little excitement and surprise towards the finish.

The home team were thought to be one of the best they could find, while Swinton suffered through the absence of Athey and Belk. There was a large number of spectators, and the game was watched very keenly all the way through.

Swinton batted first, and sent in Currier and Kemp to the bowling of Smith and Beckett. Kemp was soon dismissed by a catch by Crossley, and Curry soon followed. A good stand was made by Thompson and Nesbitt, and the score was raised to 48 when Nesbitt was out leg before to Beckett. The three succeeding batsmen were all credited with a cipher, and then Dickinson joined Thompson. The latter at length fell a victim to go catch in the slips by Smith off Beckett, after carefully compiling 30. He was heartily cheered upon his retirement.

The last three comers were unable to score, and the innings closed for the not very formidable total of 62.

The majority of the spectators were of the opinion that the home team would easily accomplish the task which was set them, but the contrary proved the case. Nicholson and Ellis left when they had scored three and four respectively. Smith lost the partnership of Beckett and Bennett and left himself soon after he was joined by Malpass. The outgoing had taken some time in totalling 11. Mountford, Twigg and Crossley were able to increase the score by eight. Malpass leaving with 13 to his credit. He was smartly stumped by Currier. Crossley and J Lyle brought the score to 56, when the first named was out leg before to Wilson.

Nine for 56.

With the advent of the last man, the excitement was at fever heat, and when the number had been reached speculation was on tiptoe. Lisle then placed the issue beyond all doubt by making the winning hit but only three more were registered before Dickinson upset Lyle’s wicket with a bailer, and closed the match.

Beckett took seven Swinton wickets for 22 runs, and Smith three for the same number. Wilson was the most successful bowler for Swinton.