Tag: Newcastle District Cricket
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HAMWICKS THUMP MERWETHER TO THE TUNE OF 280 RUNS
In Newcastle cricket and Hamwicks opening batsman, Sam Webber has annihilated the Merewether bowling attack in his side’s 280 run innings at Townson oval today. Webber hit a half century off less than 30 balls and continued to belt them, hitting 12 boundaries.
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LIONS UNABLE TO BREAK CITY RUN-FEST
In Newcastle District Cricket, City strode out after the break looking for runs and they found them. Ryan van Kemenade and Kai Appleby plodding along nicely at their own pace. Part time bowler, Pat Darwen, was searching and very nearly found the break through, but keeper Ben Egan couldn’t find the stumps with van Kemendae a…
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BELMONT BOOK A PLACE IN TOM LOCKER CUP FINAL
In Newcastle District Cricket today, Wests beat Stockton, while Toronto and University both had comfortable wins. Merewether thumped Cardiff, City beat Wallsend, and a win to Belmont sees them face University in the Tom Locker Cup final. Belmont went up when they thought they had Ben Balcombe trapped in front. He survived, but only a…
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HAMWICKS CANTER TO WIN OVER TORONTO
In Newcastle District Cricket, and at a wind blown Passmore, Hamwicks had a modest total to chase. Ben Ballcomb used the speed of the ball early, nudging this delivery from Corey Piccirillo away to the boundary for four.[ Down the other end, Mark Dries went in with a slightly different tactic, but the result was the…
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LIONS BUILD TOTAL AGAINST UNI IN NEWCASTLE DISTRICT CRICKET
In Newcastle District Cricket, and after shaky start to the season, the Lions appeared settled in the opening day of their two day clash with Uni. David Celep went on the attack sending Adam Taylor to the fence. He continued to go after the left arm spinner as the Lions kept the scoreboard ticking over.…
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SANGHA GETS CALL UP TO CA XI
Newcastle cricket prodigy Jason Sangha has been given a berth in the Cricket Australia Eleven squad ahead of the final two Matador Cup matches. The 17-year-old has been rushed into the side as an injury replacement for Victorian Bushrangers rookie, Sam Grimwade. Sangha’s selection comes on the back of a successful year captaining the under-17 New…
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NEWCASTLE DISTRICT CRICKET WRAP
To Newcastle Cricket now and The Merewether Stockton and Wests Hamwicks games were washed out today and will be played as 1 dayers next Saturday. Meanwhile at stumps on Day 1 of Round 3 Belmont declared on 6/308 against Cardiff, with Newcastle rep captain Mark Littlewood scoring a ton for Belmont. Toronto have built a…
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PREMIERSHIP DEFENCE OFF TO A LOSING START FOR LIONS
In Newcastle District Cricket, Belmont took care of Wests, while Jeff Goninan belted 189 for Stockton – the highest individual score in local 50 over cricket history. Uni beat Toronto, City easily accounted for Charlestown. Waratah’s season is off to a great start with back-to-back wins, while Hamwicks downed Merewether. The Lions tail was doing it’s best…
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MEREWETHER STILL THE TEAM TO BEAT IN NEWCASTLE CRICKET
Former Australia-A fast bowler Mark Cameron may have retired, but Merewether will still be one of the favourites in Newcastle Cricket. The Lions are looking to win an incredible sixth two-day title in a row.
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CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE FOR MEREWETHER AFTER CLAIMING CRICKET TITLE
Merewether is celebrating its fifth-straight Newcastle cricket crown following yesterday’s 24-run win over Hamwicks. Sam Webber was named Man of the Match in front of a healthy crowd.