The Wolverton Express 5 August 1949

A CASTLETHORPE

“HAT TRICK”

Although Castlethorpe lost at Old Bradwell on August Monday, one of their bowlers, R. Rock, had the distinction of performing the “hat trick.” Old Bradwell owed much of their success to a well-made 40 by G. Chapman.

Scores:
Old Bradwell: P. Shouler 8, E. Lay 0, W. Exley 11, A. Exley 3, M. Chapman 15, G. Chapman 40, N. Goodger 0, A. Bunce 1, D. Bird 0, Les Smith 0, Len Smith not out, 5 extras 5, total 88. Bowling J. Bavington two for 29, R. Rock four or 23.

Castlethorpe: J. Bavington 1, J. Cooper 6, H. Olden 0, H. Atkinson 5, H. West 5, E. Bates 2, R. Rock 0, F. Bavington not out 5, R. Belton 2, H. Bridge 1, L. Belton 5, extras 6, total 38. Bowling: P. Shouler three for 16, M. Chapman six for 16.