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Mexborough 151 Swinton 153 for 2 – Bright Afternoon between Showers

June 1948
South Yorkshire Times, June 26th A Bright Afternoon between Showers Council cricket clubs did not allow last weekend’s shower to dampen their spirits. If there were...

Mexborough Jig for Victory

June 1948
South Yorkshire Times, June 12th Mexborough Jig for Victory After their incisiveness a week ago, Yorkshire Council bowlers lost none of their zest on Saturday's wicket...

Whitsun’s Magnificent Cricket Festival.

June 1948
South Yorkshire Times, May 22nd 1948 Whitsun’s Magnificent Cricket Festival. Whitsun has given us one of the most magnificent Cricket Festival in years (marked by a...

Wedding – Turner & Russell

July 1948
South Yorkshire Times July 10 1948 Miss E.R.Turner and Mr R Russell, both of Swinton at Saint Margaret's Church

Better News for Residents – Wath & Local Firm

July 1948
South Yorkshire Times July 31st 1948 Better News for Swinton Residents Wath to Rescue In Water Crisis 20,000 Gallons a Day Local Firm's Public Spirited Gesture Swinton residents, many...

Bentley 148 for 7  Swinton 178 for 8 – Held to a Draw.

July 1948
South Yorkshire Times, July 10 ,1948 Re-Shuffles in the South Riding League Shiregreen, relentlessly pursuing their course at the head of the South Riding League’s “B”...

Shiregreen 126 for 3  Swinton 123 – Shiregreen say Sporting Swinton “Tops”

July 1948
South Yorkshire Times, July 24. Shiregreen say Sporting Swinton "Tops" The Shire green – Swinton South Riding League match at Hatfield house Lane produced one of...

Swinton 100 for 1  Sheffield City Police  98 – Swinton on Top

July 1948
South Yorkshire Times, July 31, 1948 Captains wise Advice gave Mexborough Victory. Mexborough 78 for 4                  Shiregreen  77 Before David Brown, Mexborough's experience captain, went on holiday....

Swinton 118 for 5 Brodsworth 117 – Swinton Romped Home

July 1948
South Yorkshire Times, July 3rd, 1948 Swinton Romped Home Swinton 118 for 5 Brodsworth 117 Swinton romped home to an easy victory in their Council game with...