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Tailpiece – August 11th, 1951 – Mark Twain

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 11th 1951 Tailpiece Whenever “Mark Twain” became angry he would utter a torrent of profanity that would cause his horrified wife to...

Tailpiece – August 18th, 1951 – The Great Blondin

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 18th, 1951 Tailpiece - The Great Blondin, The Great Blondin, before making his first attempt to walk the tight-rope over Niagara Falls,...

Tailpiece – August 25th, 1951 – The American General

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 25th, 1951 Tailpiece One of the colonels told us some of the stories the British soldiers told about American discipline.  The best...

Swinton 106 for 3  Darfield 105 – Too Strong for Darfield

4 August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 4th 1951 Six for 21 Carr, In Council too Strong for Darfield Swinton 106 for 3  Darfield 105 Bowler Athel Carr (picture), playing...

“All Square”

11 August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 11th, 1951 “All Square” Novel experience for veteran cricket supporters at Swinton on Monday was to see the wicket “going under” beneath...

Hydes For Notts ?

11 August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 11th, 1951 Hydes For Notts ? Former Swinton and Mexborough bowler, Bob Hydes, who is now in his second season with Rotherham...

One Up To Swinton

4 August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 4th, 1951 One Up To Swinton A tight finish…but the best man was there first.  Harold Trickett (left), Swinton, just breasts the...

Three Killed In Crash – Builder’s Lorry Turns Over

September 1951
South Yorkshire Times, September 1st, 1951 Three Killed In Crash Builder’s Lorry Turns Over At Conisbrough A man who called ambulances to Low Road, Conisbrough, on Tuesday...

Back From Persia – Will Return to Oilfields “If and When”

September 1951
South Yorkshire Times, September 8th, 1951 Back From Persia Mexbro' Man Will Return to Oilfields "If and When" Mr. S. Sharratt, of 59, Ingleborough Drive, Sprotborough, and...

Doncaster Divisional Post for Swinton Man

September 1951
South Yorkshire Times, September 1st, 1951 Doncaster Divisional Post for Swinton Man Mr. Donald Leese, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leese, 79, Brookfield...