Pratt stars for Hunwick

Colin Pratt returned the magnificent figures of six for six in the Hunwick attack, but his side still lost against Ushaw Moor.

Pratt sent down five overs and Ushaw Moor were restricted to 94 for eight which included 48 by Craig Usher who hit one six and three boundaries. Darren Gill gave him support scoring 23, with two fours.

In reply Hunwick were all out for 51 with Craig Wilson returning four for seven from 4.4 overs. Darren Gill had two for 11 and Scott Nattress two for 24.

A hat-trick by Curbeson, who ended with figures of four wickets without conceding a run, was the feature of Sedgefield's nine wickets victory at home to Coundon who were all out for 21.

Billy Teesdale carried his bat for 35 leading Evenwood to an eight wickets success at home to Mainsforth who batting first totalled 61 for the loss of four wicket.

Eddie Watson struck five boundaries in 30 not out as Langley Park defeated Brandon by nine wickets. David Jones with two for five from five overs was the pick of the Langley Park attack which restricted Brandon to 47 for five.

Michael Cooper with one six and four boundaries in 36 not out, top scored for Crook Town who compiled 91 for five in the local derby with Willington. It was Willington who won, however, and they lost two wickets thanks in the main to David Evans (34no) and John Askew (33).

Bainbridge, with four wickets for 14 runs and Reynolds (2-11) were the bowlers who mainly dismissed Etherley for 53, a target which Newton Aycliffe overtook for the loss of one wickets as Richards carried his bat for 20 and Palmer ended unbeaten on 19.

Esh Winning, at home to Tudhoe, conceded a total of 123 for two as Taylor compiled 41 and Curry 38 not out. Replying Esh Winning managed 83 for five which included 39, with one six and five fours by Chris Hurst. Glasper and Fox both took a couple of wickets for Tudhoe.

Foster's Northumberland and Tyneside U18 League

Sacriston tied their game with Burnopfield when both teams scored 80. Batting first the visitors finished with 80 for six which included 23 by Davey and 21 not out from Temperley while for Sacriston Craig Burke claimed three wickets for 14 runs in five overs.

Responding Sacriston made their way to 80 for five as Mark Hubber scored 28 and Gary Kirk 22. Temperley completed a good night for Burnopfield taking three wickets for 16 and Davey returned two for 16.

A good innings of 43 not out by David Bailey swept Blaydon to victory at home to Lanchester. Dixon took two wickets for 17 runs for Lanchester and when his side batted first he top scored with 39 not out. Halliday gave support making 31.

Annfield Plain posted 107 for the loss of one wicket as Saqib Khan top scored with 48 and Aaron Leathley contributed 47 not out. Whickham could make just 69 and James McDermott had a hat-trick in figures of three for 26 from five overs. Surprisingly, he conceded 20 runs in his first over.

There was a high scoring game between Shotley Bridge and Greenside. When they made first use of the wicket the Bridge ended on 110 for five of which Mark Grinter added 43 while for Greenside Edward had figures of two for 28. Although Britten made the game's top of 48, Greenside were four runs short of victory with seven wickets in tact when time was called.

Langbaurgh League

The league has been dealt a blow with the eve of season news that Great Smeaton have been forced to resign because of a lack of players. This means there will be 13 clubs in membership.

Last season the league was wiped out by foot-and-mouth disease and there was optimism that a full programme would be played this year.

The season began at the weekend and East Harlsey's batsmen were in top form, particularly David Willey who crashed a magnificent, unbeaten 143 hitting ten sixes and six boundaries. He was ably assisted by Peter Mason whose 56 had a couple of fours and three sixes. The pair added 129 runs for the second wicket and East Harlsey posted 227 for the loss of four wickets.

Replying though Kirby Sigston were not to be deterred and won a remarkable game losing just two wickets.

John Thompson opened the innings and was only four runs short of a century when he was bowled after hitting one six and seven fours. His opening partner Bernard Lowther carried his bat for 81 with one six and eight boundaries and the good work was continued by David Thompson whose 42 came from 16 deliveries. He found the boundary on five occasions and hit a couple of sixes.

Broughton and Kirby were just one run short of 200 when they batted first but the formidable total was insufficient to stave off defeat by Swainby, who won by three wickets.

James Dennis was the match winner for Swainby hitting no fewer than five sixes and 14 fours in 131 out of a total of 202 for seven.

When Broughton and Kirby batted first they ended with 195 for five and most of the runs came from a number of contributors. Cook (34), Parkin (41), Blayden (42), Robinson (30no) and Smith (33) were all in top form with the bat.

Kildale had 71 runs to spare when they entertained Ingleby Greenhow. When they made first use of the wicket Kildale finished on 209 for seven which included 60 not out by Corcoran and 30 from Sunley. Opening batsmen Pearson (24) and Hodgson (27) gave the innings a good send off and Blackett added a useful 24.

When they replied Ingleby Greenhow were restricted to 138 for seven which included 29 by Fawcett and 39 from Flintoff. Thompson was the pick of the Kildale attack with figures of three for 37.

Stafford Place made 210 for five but lost by six wickets to visitors Chopgate for whom Lane scored 96 and Holmes 79.

Openers Lawrence and Connor both made half-centuries for Stafford Place and Donoghue contributed a useful 46.

There was also a high scoring game when Hutton Rudby defeated Thimbleby by five wickets. Faced with a target of 176, Hutton Rudby were indebted to Green (25) and Swales (36no) but it was Patterson who gave the innings momentum with 61 before he was run out.

On a day when runs were plentiful, more than 300 were scored at Crathorne where Scruton won by 28 runs.

When they made first use of the wicket, Scruton reached 167 for five with runs from Plews (30), Barker (58) and Barritt (33no).

Mooney gave Crathorne's response a good send off with 42, but eventually the innings closed on 139 as Barritt completed a good game claiming seven wickets for 72 runs and Greensitt gave good support with three for 61.

Roseberry Group North East Durham League

Champions East Rainton started with an eight wickets victory at home to Coundon who were all out in 35.2 overs for 120. David Eales and Trevor Storey both contributed 30, while for East Rainton Roy Richardson returned three for 37 from 12 overs, John Roberts had three for 36 in 12.2 overs and John Ball captured three for 16 in his five overs spell.

When East Rainton replied they were quickly into their stride and Gordon Steele steered the team to victory hitting ten boundaries in an unbeaten 63.

He received good support from Neil Matthews with 21 and Colin Henderson (29) and victory was secured from 26.4 overs.

Littletown dismissed Benwell Hill in 193 overs for 46 runs and their man of the match was Jimmy Ricketts who had the outstanding figures of seven for 23 from 9.3 overs.

When Littletown batted first they found Phil Haves in even better form with the ball and he captured eight wickets for a miserly 29 runs from 10.2 overs as the home side stuttered to 95 all out in 33.2 overs. In the event, the small total was still sufficient by a margin of 49 runs.

Wearmouth reached 216 for five when they entertained Medomsley. Peter Stronach was undoubtedly man of the match and he added 113 not out sharing a second wicket partnership with Colin Davison (50).

When Medomsley responded they were sent back to the pavilion for 86 as Andrew Murphy returned three for 33 and Stronach completed a memorable day by claiming three wickets for 17 runs.

Washington ended on 144 for nine which included a top scoring 34 by John Tither while for Newton Aycliffe Williams had four for 15. When they went into bat Newton Aycliffe had three wickets to spare when they reached the winning score. Roberts, who went in at number three after an early wicket had fallen, steadied the innings with 46 and Davies added 60 while for Washington Tither took three wickets for 36 runs.

In division two North Bitchburn were all out for 90 but still defeated Whiteleas by 29 runs.

Sowden, with six for 44 in 13 over and Baxter, whose 12.2 overs produced figures of four for 43 were the bowlers who caused North Bitchburn their problems as the innings lasted 25.2 overs.

In reply, Whiteleas batted longer and in total received 30.2 overs but they could only muster 61 all out. Ian Tennick sent down 15.2 overs, five of which were maidens and had the splendid figures of six for 28, while Graham Lee took three for 27 from 15 overs.

Cleveland League

Loftus made a good start to the season defeating Ormesby Hall by nine wickets after bowling out their opponents for 78 runs in 30 overs.

Top scorer for Ormesby Hall was Matthewman with 21 but it was Robert Whitwell who stole the show.

Introduced as first change into the Loftus attack, he returned the magnificent figures of nine wickets for 13 runs in 12.2 overs, six of which were maidens.

The Loftus batsmen then made light of their meager task and won losing one wicket.

Pearson opened the innings and finished unbeaten on 25 and Ian Dixon had two sixes and one boundary in 30 not out. Sanderson was the only batsman to be dismissed after contributing 21.

Norton posted 111 all out as their batsmen were bothered particularly by the bowling of Noor who had figures of five for 16.

Ramzan and Dale both took a couple of wickets and for Norton the best performance with the bat came from Brookes with an unbeaten 22.

Dormans met the target for a loss of four wickets with runs down the order from Pattern (23), Noor (26) while Rafeed, Iqbal and Dale all made double figures.

Hinderwell overtook the Normanby Parklands total of 141 for nine losing a couple of wickets.

Spensley was their match winner with an unbeaten 79 after Swaine and Theaker had shared seven wickets reducing Normanby Parklands to 141 for nine.

Leadbitter (24) and Bradley (23) batted in mid order, top performed with the bat for Parklands.

Greatham Paragonians reached 175 and lost one wicket when they visited Boosbeck.

Melrose batted throughout for an undefeated 61 and Burton was on 86 when he was caught.

Boosbeck responded with 112 and more than half run came from opening batsman Weatherhead who contributed 63.

Hughes with four for 46 and Wallace (4 for 17) were the bowlers who in the main dismissed Boosbeck.

Hatfield Sports drew their game with Skelton Castle.

Batting first Hatfield ended on 159 for nine with useful scores of 33 from Spence and 64 not out by Homan.

Hogarth claimed three for 46 and Grant three for 42 for the home side who were 136 for nine when stumps were drawn.

Manns opened the Skelton Castle innings and scored 28 and towards the end Jones (21no) and Grant defied the Hatfield attack.

Hadfield bowled well in the visiting attack taking three for 27 and so did Dawson who had figures of three for 23.

Two games were played in division two and Blacksmiths Arms, previous known as the Gillens, were all out for 28 in 11 overs when they were at home to New Marske. Taggart took four wickets for five runs and McLean two for 16 before New Marske went on to win in five overs losing a couple of wickets.

Brotton had 78 runs in hand of Cowpen Bewley.

When they made first use of the wicket Brotton ende4d on 149 with runs from Young (20), Broughton (21) and Marshall (21), while for Cowpen Bewley Stacey took three for 21 and Lonsdale three for 56. Jenkins and Parrish shared the other two wickets.

In response Cowpen Bewley were all out for 81.

Broughton captured four wickets for 13 runs and Whitwell took four wickets for a couple of runs.