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Jolly's Drinks ECB Cornwall Premier League Reports 2009
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ST JUST duly won their sixth successive Jolly’s Drinks ECB Cornwall Premier League title at CALLINGTON . Mark George hit a six to see the hundred up and in doing so gained the bonus point that effectively sealed the title. The game didn’t reach a conclusion however with drizzle seeing play abandoned after tea with Callington on 54 for three after 23 overs in reply to St Just’s 232 for eight declared. After David Roberts (28) and Neil Curnow (38) put on 74 Chris Bennett (4-31) initiated a collapse as five wickets fell for 23 runs. Nick George (20) and brother Mark (52) added 74 before Terry Williams hit out to make 41. Runners up WERRINGTON finished strongly taking a maximum twenty points at NEWQUAY to end just eleven points adrift of the champions, and ruing three cancelled games. They made a solid 208 for five with Ben Smeeth hitting 43 before Matt Robins (50) and Alex Smeeth (64) put on 100 for the third wicket. Neil Ivamy and Martin Pearce both took two wickets. Newquay got to 121 for three before collapsing to 156 all out. Jim Newnham made 47 and Rob Harrison 36. Alex Smeeth took four for 43 and Ben Smeeth three for 15 from seven overs. Third place TRURO ended with a win at FALMOUTH by 54 runs. Tom Sharp hit 43, Barry Purchase 39, Chris Martin 27 and James Walton and Karl Van Rooyen 23 apiece in a good team batting effort. Jon Udy took three for 60 with two apiece for Jeff Carvelly, Duncan Ayres and Greg Stephens. After losing half the side for 42 Ayres (34) and Matt Wiley (23) put on 58 for the sixth wicket. The innings ended at 130 with Alex Taylor taking five for 23 and Sharp three for 40. ST AUSTELL made sure of finishing a creditable fourth with a seven wicket win at PAUL. Gary Bone took the first four wickets at a personal cost of 31 runs. Andrew Libby wrapped the innings up at 119 all out, taking four for eight from 10.2 overs with seven maidens in a remarkable spell. Justin Stephens made 23 with Ryan Edwards and Murray Westren making 17 apiece. Matt Rowe (31) and Taylor Williams (41) added 84 for the second wicket, after the early loss of Jason Bragg. The winning runs came with over 34 overs to spare.
Callington – St Just 232-8 dec (M George 52, T Williams 41, N Curnow 38, D Roberts 28, N George 20; C Bennett 4-31, D Davis 2-50, J Boundy 2-25),
Callington 54-3 (J Libby 15).
Match abandoned – rain. St Just (12points), Callington (10 points).
Falmouth – Truro 184 (T Sharp 43, B Purchase 39, C Martin 27, J Walton 23, K Van Rooyen 23; J Udy 3-60, D Ayres 2-25, J Carvelly 2-28, G Stephens 2-44),
Falmouth 130 (D Ayres 34, M Wiley 23; A Taylor 5-23, T Sharp 3-40).
Truro (19 points) beat Falmouth (seven) by 54 runs.
Newquay – Werrington 208-6 (A Smeeth 64, M Robins 50, B Smeeth 43, M Hodgson 31; M Pearce 2-17, N Ivamy 2-51),
Newquay 156 (J Newnham 47, R Harrison 36; A Smeeth 4-43, B Smeeth 3-15, I Worsnip 2-43).
Werrington (20 points) beat Newquay (six) by 52 runs.
Paul – Paul 119 (J Stephens 23; A Libby 4-8, G Bone 4-31),
St Austell 122-3 (T Williams 41, M Rowe 31 (J Stephens 2-32).
St Austell (19 points) beat Paul (two) by seven wickets.
Three of the four games failed to finish as rain swept across the county after tea. With St Just and Werrington both taking 11 points the title will be decided on the final day with St Just needing 2 points. Callington's revival continues with a draw and two holiday weekend wins having lost all their previous completed games..
Newquay – Newquay 215-7 (J Crane 57, M Pearce 50, A Cocking 35, G Furse 25; D Roberts 3-29, G Thomas 2-48),
St Just 141-3 (33 overs) D Roberts 59, N Curnow 36; N Ivamy 2-46)
Match abandoned – rain. Newquay (12pts), St Just (11pts).
Paul – Paul 159 (J Stephens 52, K Snell 33; D Ayres 5-21, J Carvelly 2-22, G Stephens 2-38),
Falmouth 21-0 (A Angove 16no).
Match abandoned – rain. Paul (9pts), Falmouth (11pts)
St Austell – Callington 135 (D Lee 60, L Davis 18; A Libby 6-47, D Neville 3-34),
St Austell 105 (D Jarman 24, C Richards 24; A Libby 5-27, J Shorten 2-20, C Bennett 2-43).
Callington (17 points) beat St Austell (six) by 30 runs.
Truro – Truro 155 (T Sharp 80, R Thomas 26; S Hockin 4-32, D Johns 2-12, A Smeeth 2-55),
Werrington 97 -1 (32.2 overs) (B Smeeth 51no, M Robins 33no).
Match abandoned – rain. Truro (9pts), Werrington (11pts)
With two games remaining ST JUST’S lead was cut to 19 points after they could only manage a losing draw against visiting TRURO. They ended 23 runs short of victory with one wicket remaining. Truro’s Chris Hunkin made 83 before being seventh out, shortly before the end of the innings. Chris Martin made 30 and Tom Sharp, Barry Purchase and Kyle van Rooyen all passed the 20 mark in the 230-8. After Nick George pulled up after two balls with a recurring thigh injury Gary Thomas took four for 57. Thomas then made 58 after openers Dave Roberts made 28 and Neil Curnow 23. When Gareth May went for 45, a further 52 were required off seven overs. The ninth wicket fell to Hunkin off the last ball. He ended with four for 49 and Van Rooyen three for 36. WERRINGTON beat ST AUSTELL with seven balls to spare to take maximum points after making 256 for five. Ben Smeeth opened with 72 and shared stands of 92 with Matt Robins (42) and 56 with brother Alex (38). Paul Smith was undefeated on 45. Scott Barrott took three for 58. In reply Mike Bone made 50 and brother Gary 45 in the 188 all out. Sam Hockin and Matt Robins both took three wickets. Earliest finish of the day was at FALMOUTH where the game with NEWQUAY was completed in less than 48 overs. Rob Harrison took five for 37 and Neil Ivamy three for eight to bowl Falmouth out for 81. Antony Angove top scored with 13 while Mark Burley and Jeff Carvelly added what proved to be a valuable 22 for the last wicket. Adam Cocking made 21 as Newquay reached 46 for two before collapsing, losing their last eight wickets for just ten runs. Duncan Ayres took six for 15 from ten overs with Carvelly and Jon Udy taking two each. CALLINGTON’S improved form continued as they finally got their first win with a 141 run success at home to PAUL. Callington’s 235 for nine was built on a century from Dan Davis who hit 104 off 123 balls. He got good support from his brother Luke (22), Jamie Hatch (20) and Joe White (23). Richard Hall took four for 50. Paul, lacking regulars Andrew Snell, Justin Stephens and Neil Pengelly, were dismissed for 94 inside 38 overs. Cas James made 23 and Kelvin Snell 21. James Boundy did most of the damage taking six for 34.
Callington - Callington 235-9 (D Davis 104, J White 23, L Davis 22, J Hatch 20; R Hall 4-50, K Snell 2-44),
Paul 94 (C James 23, K Snell 21; J Boundy 6-34, J Shorten 2-15).
Callington (20 points) beat Paul (four) by 141 runs.
Falmouth - Falmouth 81 (A Angove 13; R Harrison 5-37, N Ivamy 3-8),
Newquay 56 (A Cocking 21; D Ayres 6-15, J Udy 2-9, J Carvelly 2-21).
Falmouth (15 points) beat Newquay (five) by 25 runs.
St Just - Truro 230-8 (C Hunkin 83, C Martin 30, B Purchase 28, K Van Rooyen 24, T Sharp 21; G Thomas 4-57, G May 2-49),
St Just 208-9 (G Thomas 58, G May 45, D Roberts 28, N Curnow 23; C Hunkin 4-49, K Van Rooyen 3-36, T Sharp 2-42).
Truro (15 points) drew with St Just (eleven).
Werrington - Werrington 256-5 (B Smeeth 72, P Smith 45no, M Robins 42, A Smeeth 38; S Barrott 3-58),
St Austell 188 (M Bone 50, G Bone 45, M Robins 3-22, S Hockin 3-45, I Worsnip 2-40).
Werrington (20 points) beat St Austell (six) by 68 runs.
The title race looks all but over after two dramatic finishes at either end of the county. St Just had a last gasp home win over Falmouth, taking the final wicket with just three balls to spare. Meanwhile Werrington could only draw with Callington when Werrington’s last pair had needed three off the final over. It means St Just’s advantage has been increased to 28 points, with just three games remaining. Had Werrington won and Falmouth drew the gap would have been only 15 points.
ST JUST gave an impressive batting performance at home to FALMOUTH making 255-6. Neil Curnow (55) and David Roberts (28) got them off to a flying start with 50 coming in five overs. The pair put on 81 and were backed up by Gary Thomas (45), Gavin Edwards (29) and Gareth May’s 59 with Nick George making 22. Jon Udy took three for 25. A routine win looked likely as Falmouth slipped to 77 for six before Antony Angove made 74. He was dismissed in the 47th over but the last pair of Mark Burley (17no) and George Popperwell (20) almost survived eight overs for the draw before Thomas had Popperwell caught at slip. CALLINGTON were 50 for seven at WERRINGTON before being rescued by Aiden Libby (67) and Jamie Hatch (44) who added 88 for the eighth wicket as the visitors posted 166. Darren Johns took four for 25 after Ian Worsnip removed the top order, taking three for 24 from 14 overs. After losing four wickets for 60 Matt Robins (62) and Adam Hodgson (18) added 55. Libby took five for 35 including Robins caught behind. The last pair of Darren Johns and Worsnip came together needing fifteen. This was reduced to three off the last over but Luke Davis bowled a maiden to give Callington their first positive result of the season. ST AUSTELL gained revenge for last Sunday’s Hawkey Cup Final defeat with a 43 run win at Wheal Eliza over NEWQUAY. In a game reduced to 100 overs St Austell were wobbling at 40 for five before Sean Hooper made 53 with Andrew Libby and Gary Bone both making 36 in the 181 for seven. After losing openers Martin Pearce and Joe Crane without scoring Rob Harrison made 38 and Jim Newnham 23 in the 138 all out. Gary Bone took three for 21 with spinners Libby and David Neville taking four for 53 between them in 25 overs. In the other game PAUL travelled to TRURO but the game was cancelled with the ground too wet.
St Austell - St Austell 181-7 (S Hooper 53, A Libby 36, G Bone 36no; R Spall 4-39, R Harrison 3-65),
Newquay 138 (R Harrison 38, J Newnham 23; G Bone 3-21, D Neville 2-23, A Libby 2-30).
St Austell (19 points) beat Newquay (four) by 43 runs. Match reduced to 100 overs. Newquay deducted 1 point due to slow over rate.
St Just - St Just 255-6 (G May 59, N Curnow 55, G Thomas 45, G Edwards 29, D Roberts 28, N George 22; J Udy 3-55, A Angove 2-56),
Falmouth 184 (A Angove 74, S Williams 22, G Popperwell 20; G Thomas 5-30, N George 2-14, G Trenwith 2-43).
St Just (20 points) beat Falmouth (seven) by 71 runs.
Truro - Truro (6 points), Paul (six) match cancelled
Werrington - Callington 166 (A Libby 67, J Hatch 44; D Johns 4-25, I Worsnip 3-24, S Street 2-2),
Werrington 164-9 (M Robins 62; A Libby 5-35, J Shorten 2-47).
Callington (13 points) drew with Werrington (ten)
St Just extend lead to 18 points over Werrington
Paul 89 (N Pengelly 23no, S Richards 21; N George 4-33, G Thomas 2-6, M George 2-20),
St Just 90-5 (G May 33; N Pengelly 2-19, J Stephens 2-27)
St Just (17 points) beat Paul (two) by five wickets
St Just's chances of retaining their title strengthened despite them being inactive. Paul agreed to delay their clash at Hutchens Park by 24 hours due to the wedding of all rounder Mark George. The celebrations were helped along by the news that both their title rivals dropped points with Werrington dropping seven and Truro thirteen. There was an amazing game at Falmouth where the home team's last pair, Mark Burley and Jeff Carvelly hung on for two overs to draw. Matt Robins and Ben Smeeth both made 20's for the visitors but they were struggling at 91 for eight after 32 overs. Adam Hodgson (33) and Sam Hockin (35no) rescued the innings to get to 155 for nine. Carvelly took four for 42. Falmouth looked to be cruising at 114 for 1 with eleven overs to go. Jon Udy made 52, Larry Martin 27 and Antony Angove 21. Then, dramatically, eight wickets fell for 13 runs. Alex Smeeth, back from injury, took four for 21 off 14 overs. Truro's chances must have gone after losing by eight runs, off the last ball, at St Austell in a thriller. St Austell amassed 268 for seven thanks to Dan Jarman's 103, Mike Bone's run a ball 54 and Sean Hooper's 33. Chris Hunkin took three for 69. Truro, without skipper Tom Sharp, were kept in the game thanks to Chris Martin's 81 and Chris Hunkin, who made 93 before being out in the penultimate over at 252-9. Gary Bone trapped Joe Dale off the last ball of the match to snatch victory. To add to Truro's misery a slow over rate cost them a point. Callington's disappointing season continued with a 107 run defeat at Newquay. Requiring 167 they crashed to 60 all out a fourteenth successive defeat. Newquay skipper Joe Crane made 33 and Jim Newnham 20 but at 98 for seven the home team were struggling. Dan Stephens (33) and Tom Eggins (12) added 38 for the eighth wicket before Stephens and Danny Brooks (12) put on 31 for the ninth. Dan Davis took six for 30 from 16 overs. Callington's openers Danny Lee (20) and Jake Libby put on 24 before the innings collapsed with all ten wickets falling for just 36 runs. Bowling unchanged Rob Harrison took six for 32 from 17 overs and spinner Neil Ivamy four for 27 from 16.4 overs.
Falmouth - Werrington 155-9 (S Hockin 35no, A Hodgson 33, B Smeeth 25, M Robins 21; J Carvelly 4-42, D Ayres 2-33, G Popperwell 2-34),
Falmouth 129-9 (J Udy 52, L Martin 27, A Ayres 21; A Smeeth 4-21).
Werrington (13 points) drew with Falmouth (eight)
Newquay - Newquay 167 (J Crane 33, D Stephens 33, J Newnham 20; D Davis 6-30, J Shorten 2-44, L Davis 2-47),
Callington 60 (D Lee 20; R Harrison 6-32, N Ivamy 4-27).
Newquay (18 points) beat Callington (five) by 107 runs.
St Austell - St Austell 268-7 (D Jarman 103, M Bone 54, S Hooper 33, T Williams 23; C Hunkin 3-69),
Truro 260 (C Hunkin 93, C Martin 81; M Bone 4-18, A Libby 3-71, D Neville 2-69).
St Austell (20 points) beat Truro (seven) by eight runs. Truro deducted 1 pt - slow over rate.
Paul - Paul v St Just put back 24 hours.
St Just remain clear leaders after taking maximum points at home to St Austell. After electing to bat St Austell reached 45 before both openers Dan Jarman (13) and Matt Rowe (10) were dismissed within five runs. Sean Hooper (54) held the rest of the innings together before being eighth out. Mike Bone chipped in with 15 but was one of two run outs. The 171 all out included 43 extras, of which 25 were wides. Robert Clackworthy, Gary Thomas and Mark George all took two wickets after Nick George pulled up after three overs. Gary Bone struck twice as St Just slipped to 70 for four before the in form Neil Curnow made 70 not out and Gareth May 59 not out to add an unbroken 104. David Neville conceded 26 runs from eleven overs, following the Cornwall Cricket Board’s decision during the week to uphold his appeal to be allowed to transfer from Falmouth during the season due to ‘exceptional circumstances’. The League had previously blocked the move. Werrington are now fourteen points behind after their 118 run home success against Paul. With half the side dismissed for 64 Werrington were saved thanks to an excellent 78 from Alex Smeeth. He added 84 for the sixth wicket with Adam Hodgson (33). Justin Stephens returned to get them both out and end with six for 42. Paul collapsed from 28 without loss to 79 all out with Ian Worsnip taking seven for 24 and Darren Johns three for 21. Opener Ryan Edwards made 26. Truro defeated Newquay at Boscawen Park by nine wickets, shortly after 4pm. Only Godfrey Furse with 20 and Rob Harrison (11) got double figures as the visitors were routed for 63. Chris Hunkin took five for ten from twelve overs and Tom Sharp three for 14. Ross Chadwick then made 32 not out as the runs were knocked off in 9.3 overs. Falmouth won the bottom of the table clash at Callington by 136 runs after making 203 for nine. Stefan Churcher made 55 with Jon Udy, Antony Angove and Duncan Ayres all passing the 20 mark. Jim Shorten took four for 34 and Chris Bennett three for 53. Callington were never in the hunt and only got to 67 all out thanks to Jim Shorten’s 24 batting at number nine. Ayres took five for 29 from sixteen overs and spinner Udy four for 12 from ten overs.
Callington - Falmouth 203-9 (S Churcher 55, A Angove 24, D Ayres 24, J Udy 22; J Shorten 4-34, C Bennett 3-53),
Callington 67 (J Shorten 24; D Ayres 5-29, J Udy 4-12).
Falmouth (20 points) beat Callington (four) by 136 runs.
St Just - St Austell 171 (S Hooper 54, extras 43; R Clackworthy 2-23, G Thomas 2-33, M George 2-36),
St Just 174-4 (N Curnow 70no, G May 59no; G Bone 2-37).
St Just (20 points) beat St Austell (five) by six wickets.
Truro - Newquay 63 (G Furse 20; C Hunkin 5-10, T Sharp 3-14),
Truro 65-1 (R Chadwick 32no).
Truro (19 points) beat Newquay (nil) by nine wickets.
Werrington - Werrington 197-9 (A Smeeth 78, A Hodgson 33; J Stephens 6-42, K Shafi 2-26),
Paul 79 (R Edwards 26; I Worsnip 7-24, D Johns 3-21).
Werrington (19 points) beat Paul (four) by 118 runs.
Heavy overnight rain cleared from the west with play possible in three of the four games.
It’s advantage St Just as they extended their lead over Werrington to thirteen points after winning by 46 runs in their big clash at Cape Road. After being put in St Just got to 44 before losing David Roberts for 19. Gary Thomas (6) followed to Darren Johns who also trapped Gavin Edwards lbw for 18. The rest of the innings was held together by opener Neil Curnow who went on to make 87 before being bowled near the end. Sam Hockin took one for 33 runs in his 15 overs while Darren Johns and Ian Worsnip took two wickets. Matt Robins claimed three for 21 from eight overs at the end without conceding a boundary. Werrington reached 28 before Mark Hodgson fell to Nick George, who followed up with the wicket of Matt Robins. Mark Horwell made a patient 13 and when Adam Hodgson disappeared Werrington were wobbling at 36 for four. Alex Smeeth made 24 before Ben Smeeth (43) and Sam Hockin looked capable of holding out for a draw. However with less than eight overs to go both fell in successive balls to Mark George who took five for 38. Nick George bowled tightly to take two for 13 from 16 overs that included nine maidens. There was a dramatic last over finish at Truro who defeated Callington by two runs with two balls to go. Callington looked destined for their first win after Truro were bowled out for 108 in a game reduced to 94 overs. That was a recovery from 34 for five thanks to Chris Hunkin’s 43. Dan Davis took three for 18 and Jim Shorten and Chris Bennett took two each. With Danny Lee making 20, Dan Davis 29 and Luke Davis 21 Callington made 81 for two before collapsing. Hunkin took five for 19 and Tom Sharp three for 32. There was a good contest at St Austell where the home team got the better of a draw with Falmouth. After a delayed start St Austell made 158 for five in their 38 overs. Dan Jarman got 53, Matt Rowe 36 and Mike Bone 40 not out. Liam Hoban and Jon Udy both took two wickets. Udy then made 44 and Antony Angove 50 to see Falmouth to 101 for two but Gary Bone, returning after injury, took three for 23 to turn the game in St Austell’s favour as Falmouth ended 14 short of victory. Paul’s visit to Newquay was called off mid morning due to a wet ground at the Sports Centre.
Newquay – Newquay (6 points), Paul (six) match cancelled.
St Austell – St Austell 158-5 (D Jarman 53, M Bone 40no, M Rowe 36; J Udy 2-41, L Hoban 2-50),
Falmouth 145-7 (A Angove 50, J Udy 44; G Bone 3-23, M Bone 2-57).
St Austell (12points) drew with Falmouth (six). Match reduced to 76 overs.
St Just – St Just 171-9 (N Curnow 87; M Robins 3-21, D Johns 2-31, I Worsnip 2-47),
Werrington 125 (B Smeeth 43, A Smeeth 23; M George 5-38, N George 2-13, P Houghton 2-36).
St Just (18 points) beat Werrington (six) by 46 runs.
Truro – Truro 108 (C Hunkin 43; D Davis 3-18, C Bennett 2-15, J Shorten 2-21),
Callington 106 (D Davis 29, L Davis 21, D Lee 20; C Hunkin 5-19, T Sharp 3-32).
Truro (16 points) beat Callington (six) by 2 runs. Match reduced to 94 overs.
The leaders St Just dropped six points in a thrilling game at Falmouth where the home team ended four runs short of victory, with the last pair at the crease. Needing 195 Falmouth reached 66 without loss before losing three quick wickets to Gary Thomas. Adrian Noott went on to make 66, having to bat with a runner. Antony Angove hit 26 but with Steve Williams and Liam Hoban needing eight off the last over Falmouth just fell short. Thomas took four for 49. St Just struggled early in their innings on a damp track with Duncan Ayres and George Popperwell bowling well. After losing both openers with only 33 on the board, in 18 overs, Gary Thomas (48) and Gavin Edwards (36) added 73 for the third wicket. Robert Jose with 24 and Gareth May (32) got the total to 194 for seven. Ayres took three for 56 while Popperwell took two for 18 from 16 overs. Werrington are now within a point at the top after a 100 run win at Callington. Matt Robins made an excellent 130 not out that included 4 sixes and 14 fours. Ben Smeeth hit 56 in the total of 263 for six. Dan Davis top scored with 39 in the Callington reply of 163. Sam Hockin wrapped up the innings to take five for 49. Truro's title hopes suffered a blow at Paul where they had to settle for a draw, also just four runs short of victory. They only took eleven points from the game to lose further ground. Stephen Richards made 49 not out and Justin Stephens 46 as the home team made 204 for eight. Tom Sharp took three for 54. Truro ended on 201 for seven with Chris Hunkin 87 not out after Sharp made 53. Stephens took three for 43. Newquay ended their recent poor run with the best of a drawn game at home to St Austell. Newquay made 199 for eight. Opener Martin Pearce made 51 before Adam Cocking held the rest of the innings together with 61. Michael Bone returned figures of three for 32 while Liam Watson and Andrew Libby took two wickets apiece. St Austell reached 91 before losing their third wicket with Matt Rowe making 25 and Sean Hooper 21. Dan Jarman went on to make 54 but the visitors had to thank Jeremy Grigg with 28 not out as they held out for the draw, 41 runs short of victory with two wickets remaining. Rob Harrison, Neil Ivamy and Godfrey Furse all took a couple of wickets.
Callington - Werrington 263-6 (M Robins 130no, B Smeeth 56, P Smith 26; J Boundy 2-41),
Callington 163 (D Davis 39, P Tancock 30no, D Lee 22, A Shorten 20; S Hockin 5-49).
Werrington (20 points) beat Callington (six) by 100 runs
Falmouth - St Just 194-7 (G Thomas 48, G Edwards 36, G May 32, R Jose 24; D Ayres 3- 56, G Popperwell 2-18),
Falmouth 191-9 (A Noott 66, A Angove 28, J Udy 24; G Thomas 4-49, N George 2-39).
St Just (14 pts) drew with Falmouth (nine)
Newquay - Newquay 199-8 (A Cocking 61, M Pearce 51; M Bone 3-32, L Watson 2-31, A Libby 2-50),
St Austell 159-8 (D Jarman 54, J Grigg 28no, M Rowe 25, S Hooper 21; G Furse 2-26, R Harrison 2-34, N Ivamy 2-38).
Newquay (14 points) drew with St Austell (nine).
Paul - Paul 204-8 (S Richards 49no, J Stephens 46, R Edwards 33; T Sharp 3-54, C Hunkin 2-41, A Taylor 2-47),
Truro 201-7 (C Hunkin 87no, T Sharp 53; J Stephens 3-43, K Shafi 2-60).
Paul (14 points) drew with Truro (eleven)
Werrington’s third cancellation of the season has cost them the leadership, held since May 9th. Ben Smeeth won the toss and put Truro in at Ladycross but five minutes before the scheduled start the rain stated falling. The cancellation followed some three hours later without a ball bowled. St Just took advantage to return to the top after an abandoned game at Cape Road, which was called off around 9pm due to bad light with Newquay requiring 53 off six overs with four wickets remaining. In a game reduced to 78 overs St Just made 207 for 4 declared off 36 overs when an early tea was taken due to rain. With David Roberts not playing Nick George opened the batting and made his first century for St Just hitting 5 sixes and 8 fours in his 101 off 106 balls. Neil Curnow made 62 in an opening stand of 122. Dan Stephens took two for 31. Rob Harrison made 53, Jim Newnham 31, Martin Pearce 25 and Adam Cocking 21 in Newquay’s reply before the weather had the final say. Patrick Houghton took three for 41. There was also a very late finish at Falmouth, who were beaten by Paul by six wickets. The game was reduced to 72 overs following a delayed start and suffered interruptions after tea. Adrian Noott made 53 and Jon Udy (60) to put on 93 for Falmouth’s first wicket. The visitors fought back as Kashif Shafi and Justin Stephens took three wickets apiece to restrict the innings to 167 for eight. Andrew Snell made 75 in Paul’s reply before Kelvin Snell secured victory with 52 not out, the winning runs coming with seven balls to spare. Callington are still looking for their first win following an eight wicket home defeat against St Austell. Rain interruptions saw the game reduced to 98 overs. After Callington were put new recruit from Menheniot Danny Lee made 22 and Dan Davis 21 taking the total to 48 for 1. Liam Watson got rid of them both and went on to take five for 26 from 15 overs. Andy Shorten made the top score of 25 but Andrew Libby took three for 20 to wrap up the innings at 125 all out in the 44th over. After Dan Jarman (23) and Taylor Williams (17) put on 40 for St Austell’s first wicket Jim Shorten struck twice. Matt Rowe (44 no) and Sean Hooper (31no) put on an unbroken 68 to seal victory with 23 overs to spare. ends
Callington – Callington 125 (A Shorten 25, D Lee 22, D Davis 21; L Watson 5-26, A Libby 3-20),
St Austell 126-2 (M Rowe 44no, S Hooper 31no, D Jarman 23; J Shorten 2-18).
St Austell (20 points) beat Callington (three) by eight wickets. Match reduced to 98 overs.
Falmouth – Falmouth 167-8 (J Udy 60, A Noott 53, A Angove 24; J Stephens 3-32, K Shafi 3-48),
Paul 168-4 (A Snell 75, K Snell 52no).
Paul (19 points) beat Falmouth (five) by six wickets. Match reduced to 72 overs after a delayed start
St Just – St Just 207-4dec (36 overs) N George 101, N Curnow 62; D Stephens 2-31),
Newquay 155-6 (36 overs) RSP (R Harrison 53, J Newnham 31, M Pearce 25, A Cocking 21; P Houghton 3-41).
Match Abandoned due to bad light. St Just (14 points), Newquay (11 points). Match reduced to 78 overs.
Werrington -Werrington (6 points), Truro (six) – match cancelled
Rain overnight and an increasingly wet Saturday saw an inevitable washout with games called off before lunchtime. The first complete washout of the season.
Newquay-Newquay (6 points) v Falmouth (six) match cancelled.
Paul -Paul (6 points) v Callington (six) match cancelled.
St Austell -St Austell (6 points) v Werrington (six) match cancelled.
Truro -Truro (6 points) v St Just (six) match cancelled.
In the top of the table clash at Werrington the champions St Just scored an important win to join Werrington at the top. Having been put in St Just lost Neil Curnow (18) and Liam Devine to Alex Smeeth with the score at 39. David Roberts made 48 before Gary Thomas (83) and Gavin Edwards (56) added 106 for the fourth wicket. Alex Smeeth came back to take five for 52. After losing Mark Hodgson and Mark Horwell cheaply Matt Robins made 23 and Ben Smeeth 24 to get the total to 54-2 but from thereon wickets fell steadily with only Sam Hockin (30) offering resistance. Nick George took four for 31 with two apiece for Mark George, Thomas and Terry Williams. The end came at 143 in the 45th over. Truro’s good run continued with an emphatic win at luckless Callington by six wickets. The home side, after being put in, were shot out for 98 in 35.4 overs. Chris Hunkin did the damage taking seven for 37 from sixteen overs. It included a hat trick as he got rid of Luke Davis (21), Peter Tancock and Joe White as the home team slid to 57 for six in the 22nd over. Aiden Libby hit a valiant 36 to see the total to 98. Chris Martin (31) and Barry Purchase (32no) put on 65 for Truro’s first wicket. The winning runs came after just 17 overs. Luke Davis took three for 21. Falmouth and St Austell drew at Trescobeas as the visitors ended up 13 runs short of victory with two wickets remaining. Jon Udy carried his bat for Falmouth to make 103, sharing partnerships with Adrian Noott (24), Steve Williams (37) and Matt Wiley (22). Steve Raven took three for 29 as Falmouth reached 222 for 5 in their reduced 49 overs. Duncan Ayres (3-46) and Antony Angove (2-43) then reduced St Austell to 72 for six before Sean Hooper (61), Simon Ellison (35) and Andrew Libby (42 not out) rallied the innings. Earlier Matt Rowe had made 41. Paul’s revival continued with a 119 run home win over Newquay. After opener Ryan Edwards made 37, Kashif Shafi hit 25 and Neil Pengelly 43 in Paul’s 166 all out. Having missed the first half of the season through injury Neil Ivamy took five for 43 on his return. Newquay were shot out for 47 with Justin Stephens taking five for 25 and Kelvin Snell three for 20.
Callington - Callington 98 (A Libby 36, L Davis 21; C Hunkin 7-37, A Taylor 2-47),
Truro 104-4 (B Purchase 32no, C Martin 31; L Davis 3-21).
Truro (19 points) beat Callington (two) by six wickets.
Falmouth - Falmouth 222-5 (J Udy 103no, S Williams 37, A Noott 24, M Wiley 22, extras 28; S Raven 3-29),
St Austell 210-8 (S Hooper 61, A Libby 42no, M Rowe 41, S Ellison 35; D Ayres 3-46, A Angove 2-43).
Falmouth (15 points) drew with St Austell (nine). Match reduced to 98 overs due to rain.
Paul - Paul 166 (N Pengelly 43, R Edwards 37, K Shafi 25; N Ivamy 5-43, D Stephens 3-51),
Newquay 47 (T Brooks 23; J Stephens 5-25, K Snell 3-20).
Paul (18 points) beat Newquay (five) by 119 runs.
Werrington - St Just 245-8 (G Thomas 83, G Edwards 56, D Roberts 48; A Smeeth 5-52, S Hockin 2-47),
Werrington 143 (S Hockin 30, B Smeeth 24, M Robins 23; N George 4-31, M George 2-9, G Thomas 2-11, T Williams 2-57).
St Just (20 points) beat Werrington (six) by 102 runs. St Just deducted 1 point for slow over rate
There were comfortable wins for the leading three teams with the leaders Werrington making short work of visiting Newquay. They were bowled out for 108 inside 31 overs at Ladycross. Darren Johns with four for 24 and Alex Smeeth with four for 45 did the damage as Newquay were reduced 30 for five. Rob Harrison offered the only resistance to made a valiant 76 that included 5 sixes and 9 fours, before being last out. Jim Newnham with 15 was the only other in double figures. Mark Hodgson, promoted up the order, made 48 and Mark Horwell 42 not out as victory came in the 34th over by nine wickets. St Just made 261 for nine declared after 51 overs at home to Callington. After David Roberts (34) and Neil Curnow (31) put on 77 Gavin Edwards hit 50, Gareth May 47, Gary Thomas 22 and Mark George 21. Dan Davis picked up three late wickets for 55 runs after Jim Shorten had taken two for 68. After the early loss of Jamie Hatch Dan Davis (48) and Andrew Jones (41) took the total to 108 before being parted. With 12 overs to go, and four wickets remaining, Callington had hopes of a draw but Mark George (4-31) and Terry Williams (3-49) wrapped up the innings. Gary Thomas also took three wickets. Third placed Truro eased passed visiting Falmouth by eight wickets to complete a double. After being 115 for six Duncan Ayres made 37 and Steve Williams 25 to get the total to 197 for seven. Earlier Antony Angove made 43 and Jon Udy and Stefan Churcher both passed 20. Tom Sharp took four for 42. Jon Kent made 22 and Barry Purchase 49 before both were dismissed with the score at 73. Sharp (75 not out) and Chris Hunkin (50 not out) put on an unbroken 128 to win with sixteen overs to spare. Paul ended a four match losing run with a three wicket win at St Austell. Pakistani off spinner Kashif Shafi, making his Paul debut, took three for 62 and Justin Stephens three for 20 to restrict the home team to 182 for nine. Mike Bone made 44 and Jeremy Grigg 38. Opener Martin Oats led the Paul reply with 50. A collapse from 100-2 to 141-7 put the game in the balance before Tom Edwards hit 33 not out and Cas James 14 not out to secure victory with five balls remaining. Andrew Libby took five for 40 from sixteen overs. ends
St Austell - St Austell 182-9 (M Bone 44, J Grigg 38, M Rowe 26, D Jarman 23; J Stephens 3-20, K Shafi 3-62, K Snell 2-22),
Paul 185-7 (M Oats 51, T Edwards 33no, R Edwards 29); A Libby 5-40).
Paul (19 points) beat St Austell (seven) by three wickets.
St Just - St Just 261-9 dec (51 overs) (G Edwards 50, G May 47, D Roberts 34, N Curnow 31, G Thomas 22, M George 21; D Davis 3-55, J Shorten 2-68),
Callington 189 (D Davis 48, A Jones 41, J Shorten 23; M George 4-31, T Williams 3-49, G Thomas 3-57).
St Just (20 points) beat Callington (eight) by 72 runs. Callington deducted 1 point for slow over rate
Truro - Falmouth 197-9 (A Angove 43, D Ayres 37, S Churcher 25, S Williams 25, J Udy 21; T Sharp 4-42, A Taylor 2-37, C Hunkin 2-63),
Truro 201-2 (T Sharp 75no, C Hunkin 50no, B Purchase 49, J Kent 22).
Truro (19 points) beat Falmouth (five) by eight wickets.
Werrington - Newquay 108 (R Harrison 76; D Johns 4-24, A Smeeth 4-45, S Hockin 2-19),
Werrington 111-1 (M Hodgson 48, M Horwell 42no).
Werrington (20 points) beat Newquay (one) by nine wickets.
Werrington extended their lead taking maximum points with a late win at Paul by 100 runs. Sam Hockin picked up three late wickets to secure victory with just three overs to spare.This after Neil Pengelly (39) and Craig Osborne had looked to be holding out, adding 48 for the eighth wicket. Ian Worsnip took three early wickets at a cost of 28 runs. Werrington gave a solid batting display after being 25 for 2. Matt Robins (57) and Ben Smeeth (59) added 127 before Adam Hodgson made 32 and Alex Smeeth 48. Justin Stephens, Kelvin Snell and Ryan Edwards all took a couple of wickets. St Just had to settle for a draw at St Austell having looked in a good position to force a win. Needing 219 Dave Roberts (61) and Neil Curnow (83) put on 148 for the first wicket with 16 overs remaining. Matt Rowe then took five for 33 from 11 overs as the visitors ended eight runs short with two wickets remaining. Rowe had earlier made 53 and shared a fifth wicket stand of 91 with Sean Hooper, who ended on 71 not out. Terry Williams and Gary Thomas both took three wickets while Nick George pulled up after only five balls with a thigh strain. Newquay’s good run was halted when Truro won at the Sports Centre by 87 runs. James Walton continued his good form to make 59 for the city club and added 83 for the fifth wicket with Chris Martin (26), after Truro had slipped to 52 for 4. Rob Harrison warmed up for Cornwall’s Minor Counties game taking seven for 73 from 16 overs. Newquay lost three wickets for 16 as Chris Phillips (3-42) and Chris Hunkin (2-39) did the early damage. Harrison made 33 down the order but was one of three victims for Ross Chadwick, at a cost of 10 runs, as Newquay were dismissed for 98. Callington made a respectable 200 for 8 at Falmouth but the home team cruised home by seven wickets with 19 overs to spare. Matt Wiley made 110 and Stefan Churcher 90 not out for the home team sharing a match winning stand of 177 for the third wicket after being 16 for 2. Luke Davis took two wickets and had earlier made 69 with Jim Shorten hitting 30. George Popperwell took four for 35.
Falmouth - Callington 200-8 (L Davis 69, J Shorten 30, D Davis 25; G Popperwell 4-35, D Neville 2-42),
Falmouth 204-3 (M Wiley 110, S Churcher 90no; L Davis 2-38).
Falmouth (19 points) beat Callington (six) by seven wickets.
Newquay - Truro 185 (J Walton 59, C Martin 26, T Sharp 23; R Harrison 7-73, D Stephens 2-42),
Newquay 98 (R Harrison 33; R Chadwick 3-10, C Phillips 3-42, C Hunkin 2-39).
Truro (19 points) beat Newquay (five) by 87 runs. Newquay deducted 1 point for slow over rate
Paul - Werrington 261-7 (B Smeeth 59, M Robins 57, A Smeeth 48, A Hodgson 32; R Edwards 2-42, J Stephens 2-43, K Snell 2-65),
Paul 161 (N Pengelly 39, A Snell 24; S Hockin 4-18, I Worsnip 3-28, A Smeeth 2-50).
Werrington (20 points) beat Paul (six) by 100 runs . Werrington deducted 1 point for slow over rate
St Austell - St Austell 218 (S Hooper 71, M Rowe 53, extras 40; T Williams 3-22, G Thomas 3-53, M George 2-51),
St Just 211-8 (N Curnow 83, D Roberts 61; M Rowe 5-33, M Bone 2-69).
St Austell (15 points) drew with St Just (12 points).
Werrington remain top of the table but they had to settle for a closely contested draw, and fifteen points, in their home game with Falmouth. Having won the toss for the first time this season Werrington batted first and got off to a lively start with Matt Robins making 22 and Mark Horwell 23. Falmouth bowled and fielded well however to restrict the home team to 214 for 7 in their 55 overs. Adam Hodgson made 64, Mark Hodgson 23 and Alex Smeeth 19. Dave Neville took two for 42 from his 16 overs and Duncan Ayres 2 for 70. Adrian Noott held the top of the Falmouth innings together with 52 but at 96 for 6 they were in trouble, Ayres hit three sixes in his 64 however and with Rob Eccleston making 29 they had an outside chance needing around nine an over. Alex Smeeth (3-38) removed them both and when Jon Udy was run out George Popperwell survived the last four balls for the draw. Second placed St Just gained ground with a comprehensive 140 run home win over Penwith neighbours Paul. David Roberts carried his bat making 137 off 145 balls with 4 sixes and 16 fours. Gavin Edwards was undefeated on 60 in a 135 run third wicket stand in just 21 overs. It enabled the home team to declare on 262 for 2 after 53 overs. Neil Curnow made 20 and Liam Devine 21. Paul slumped to 62 for 7 before former skipper Paul Osborne hit 39 to boost them to 122 all out in the 34th over. With Gary Thomas missing Terry Williams was promoted and on his debut took three for 47. There were two apiece for Nick George and Patrick Houghton. Newquay remain third after winning at bottom club Callington by eight wickets, in a game that only lasted 55 overs. The home team were dismissed for 96 with Rob Harrison taking five for 53 and Godfrey Furse four for 22. Newcomer Jake Libby made 25 and Peter Tancock 21. Martin Pearce continued his good form to make 53 not out. Jim Newnham had to retire hurt after falling and injuring a wrist. Jim Shorten took the two wickets to fall. Truro beat St Austell at home by four wickets but only after a struggle. Needing 127 they slipped to 62 for six before James Walton (33no) and Kyle Van Rooyen (46no) added an unbeaten 67 for the seventh wicket. Simon Ellison took three for 53. Chris Phillips had earlier destroyed the St Austell innings taking seven for 38 from 15 overs. Only opener Dan Jarman offered any resistance batting three hours for his 76. Chris Hunkin took two for 39.
Callington - Callington 96 (J Libby 25, P Tancock 21; R Harrison 5-53, G Furse 4-22),
Newquay 98-2 (M Pearce 53; J Shorten 2-40).
Newquay (20 points) beat Callington (one) by eight wickets.
St Just - St Just 262-2 dec (D Roberts 137no, G Edwards 60no, L Devine 21, N Curnow 20, extras 24),
Paul 122 (P Osborne 39, extras 28; T Williams 3-47, P Houghton 2-23, N George 2-31).
St Just (20 points) beat Paul (two) by 140 runs.
Truro - St Austell 126 (D Jarman 76; C Phillips 7-38, C Hunkin 2-39),
Truro 129-6 (K Van Rooyen 46no, J Walton 33no; S Ellison 3-53, A Libby 2-13).
Truro (19 points) beat St Austell (five) by four wickets.
Werrington - Werrington 214-7 (A Hodgson 64, M Horwell 23, M Hodgson 23, M Robins 22; D Neville 2-42, D Ayres 2-70),
Falmouth 205-9 (D Ayres 64, A Noott 52, R Eccleston 29; A Smeeth 3-38, I Worsnip 2-11, S Hockin 2-55).
Werrington (15 points) drew with Falmouth (ten).
Falmouth recorded a rare recent win at St Just, with a 42 run success to see the champions lose a second game of the season. Falmouth’s innings was held together by Antony Angove. He came in at first wicket down in the seventh over when Adrian Noott was caught behind off Nick George for 12. By the time he departed in the 45th over, for 78, Falmouth had 185 on the board. Stefan Churcher gave good support making 37 and added 82 for the third wicket. Larry Martin hit 31 off 20 balls and with Jon Udy (22no) and Dave Neville (16 no) the visitors reached 225 for 8. St Just got off to a flying start as David Roberts (56) and Neil Curnow (47) put on 107 in just 19 overs before Curnow was dismissed by George Popperwell. It was the start of a dramatic collapse as the home team lost all ten wickets for 76 runs. The wickets were shared with Angove and Popperwell taking two apiece. St Just were dismissed for 183 with almost five overs remaining. Newquay won an exciting game at Truro by two wickets off the penultimate ball, in a game reduced to 40 overs. Truro’s innings was dominated by former Newquay player Barry Purchase who opened the batting and carried his bat for 110. James Walton made 30 and Tom Sharp 20 as the home team made 186 for 5. Rob Harrison took two wickets. The Newquay top seven batsmen all got double figures with Adam Cocking leading the way with 58. Godfrey Furse made 23, Dan Stephens 21 and Joe Crane 20. Four were needed off the last over to win, bowled by Kyle van Rooyen. He bowled Furse then after the scores were levelled had Mark O’Mahoney stumped. Tom Eggins then hit the winning boundary off the fifth ball. Hunkin, Ruddy and van Rooyen all took a couple of wickets. St Austell made a fine comeback to defeat Paul by 112 runs at Wheal Eliza. Kelvin Snell ran riot early on at St Austell slumped to 43 for 5 before Taylor Williams made 92 and Mike Bone 46 putting on 113. The innings ended at 225 all out with Snell taking six for 42. Only Andrew Snell with 42 offered much for Paul as they slipped from 87 for 3 to 113 all out. Andrew Libby wrecked the lower order taking five for 21. The Werrington versus Callington game was cancelled when heavy rain made conditions unplayable.
St Austell – St Austell 225 (T Williams 92, M Bone 46; K Snell 6-42, J Stephens 2-27),
Paul 113 (A Snell 42; A Libby 5-21, G Bone 2-25).
St Austell (20 points) beat Paul (six) by 112 runs.
St Just – Falmouth 225-8 (A Angove 78, S Churcher 37, L Martin 31, J Udy 22; G Thomas 4-49),
St Just 183 (D Roberts 56, N Curnow 47; A Angove 2-29, G Popperwell 2-43).
Falmouth (20 points) beat St Just (eight) by 42 runs. Falmouth deducted 1 point for slow over rate
Truro – Truro 186-5 (B Purchase 110no, J Walton 30, C Hunkin 20; R Harrison 2-29),
Newquay 190-8 (A Cocking 58, G Furse 23, D Stephens 21, J Crane 20, K Van Rooyen 2-12, C Hunkin 2-33, C Ruddy 2-41).
Newquay (17 points) beat Truro (eight) by two wickets. Match reduced to 40 overs.
Werrington – Werrington (6 points), Callington (6 points). Match cancelled.
For the second successive week Falmouth’s Trescobeas ground witnessed a dramatic last ball finish with leaders Werrington scraping home by just one wicket. Needing 224 the visitors lost half their side with only 57 on the board before they were saved by a skipper’s innings from Ben Smeeth. aided by Paul Smith’s 40. Smeeth hit 85 before being run out leaving the last pair of Ian Worsnip and Rob Dymond with ten to get. Six were needed off Antony Angove’s last over but Worsnip (32no) was the hero, scrambling a two off the last ball. Duncan Ayres made the early inroads to take four for 31. Falmouth had recovered from 29 for 3 thanks to a 154 run partnership between Stefan Churcher (99) and Mat Wiley (68). Alex Smeeth was again amongst the wickets taking four for 47. Second placed St Just won their local derby at Paul by 20 runs. St Just opened with Dave Roberts (49) and Neil Curnow (70) adding 93. Gary Thomas then made 51 and Gavin Edwards was 43 not out in the 237 for 4. Richard Hall took two wickets. Paul lost three wickets for 52 before Kelvin Snell made 45. Neil Pengelly hit 77 not out and Tom Edwards 37 not out in an unfinished stand of 70. Patrick Houghton took two for 23 from ten overs. There was a run spree at the Newquay Sports Centre where the home team chased down St Austell’s 247 to win by six wickets with an over to spare. James Newnham made 113 and Rob Harrison 52 after Martin Pearce had opened with 43. Adam Cocking (14no) and Dan Stephens (10 no) saw them over the line after 40 had been needed off the last six overs. For St Austell Dan Jarman (59) and Matt Rowe (84) put on 126 for the first wicket. Mike Bone made 32 not out and Taylor Williams 27. Callington showed some improved form to only lose to Truro by 20 runs at New Road. James Walton (67) and Tom Sharp (55) added 107 for the fourth wicket after opener Jon Kent had made 36. Luke Davis took three wickets for 39. Callington were going well at 157 for 2 in reply but the dismissals of Luke Davis for 41 and brother Dan for 88 initiated a collapse as seven wickets fell for 45 runs. Sharp and Chris Hunkin took two apiece.
Callington - Truro 222-8 (J Walton 67, T Sharp 55, J Kent 36, extras 38; L Davis 3-39, J Shorten 2-42),
Callington 202-9 (D Davis 88, L Davis 41; T Sharp 2-34, C Hunkin 2-57).
Truro (19 points) beat Callington (nine) by 20 runs.
Falmouth - Falmouth 223-9 (S Churcher 99, M Wiley 68, extras 25; A Smeeth 4-47, M Robins 2-30),
Werrington 224-9 (B Smeeth 85, P Smith 40, I Worsnip 32no; D Ayres 4-31, S Churcher 2-44).
Werrington (19 points) beat Falmouth (nine) by one wicket off the last ball.
Newquay - St Austell 247-4 (M Rowe 84, D Jarman 59, M Bone 32no, T Williams 27),
Newquay 249-4 (J Newnham 113, R Harrison 52, M Pearce 43; M Bone 2-39).
Newquay (17 points) beat St Austell (seven) by six wickets.
Paul - St Just 237-4 (N Curnow 70, G Thomas 51, D Roberts 49, G Edwards 43no),
Paul 210-5 (N Pengelly 77no, K Snell 45, T Edwards 37no; P Houghton 2-23).
St Just (17 points) beat Paul (seven) by 27 runs.
A sensational spell of bowling from Alex Smeeth saw Werrington maintain top spot with a comfortable 87 run win at home to Truro. Needing 172 Truro's top order were blown away by Smeeth. He clean bowled Jon Kent, Tom Sharp and Chris Hunkin to leave the visitors reeling at 3 for 3 in the third over. Smeeth went on to claim the first seven wickets to fall at a personal cost of just 16 runs, six of which were clean bowled. Truro subsided to 25 for 7 but James Walton with 34 added some respectability in the 84 all out. Earlier Werrington openers Matt Robins (50) and Mark Horwell (18) put on fifty. Five middle order wickets fell for 14 runs to make it 113 for 7 before Mark Hodgson (20) and Sam Hockin (38) added some useful late runs. Hunkin took four for 25 with three apiece for Chris Phillips and Sharp. St Just warmed up for today's National Club Championship game at Werrington by beating Newquay by 145runs at Cape Road. After David Roberts made 29 a third wicket stand of 105 in 25 overs set up the St Just innings. Gary Thomas made 72 and Liam Devine 54 before both were dismissed by Dan Stephens. Gavin Edwards ended with 28 not out in the 226 for 6. Stephens took three for 52. Newquay lost half their side for 49 in reply with Patrick Houghton taking four for 26. Godfrey Furse top scored with 23 in the 81 all out. Stephens took three for 52. Paul wasted no time at Callington wrapping up a seven wicket win in a game that only lasted less than 46 overs. Kelvin Snell and Justin Stephens demolished the Callington top order as they were at one stage, incredibly, 2 for 5 in the sixth over. Luke Davis made 21 to get them to 44 all out. Snell took five for 11 and Stephens three for 7. James Boundy took two wickets as Paul knocked off the runs for the loss of three wickets. Closest game of the day was at Falmouth where the home team recorded their first win in beating St Austell by just two runs. Falmouth made a respectable 204 for 7 with Stefan Churcher making 53, Adrian Noott 37 and Antony Angove 30. Andrew Libby took three for 45. St Austell reached 100 for 1 with Matt Rowe making 28 and Dan Jarman going on to make 79. Sean Hooper hit 28 but was one of the last four wickets to fall for only 9 runs. Seven were needed of Angove's last over but Gary Bone was run out and Scott Barrott bowled off the last ball. Earlier Duncan Ayres took three for 44.
Callington - Callington 44 (L Davis 21; K Snell 5-11, J Stephens 3-7, R Hall 2-7),
Paul 48-3 (J Boundy 2-21).
Paul (18 points) beat Callington (one) by seven wickets.
Falmouth - Falmouth 204-7 (S Churcher 53, A Noott 37, A Angove 30; A Libby 3-45),
St Austell 202 (D Jarman 79, M Rowe 28, S Hooper 28; D Ayres 3-44, J Udy 2-28).
Falmouth (20 points) beat St Austell (eight) by two runs.
St Just - St Just 226-6 (G Thomas 72, L Devine 54, D Roberts 29 G Edwards 28no; D Stephens 3-52, M Pearce 2-37),
Newquay 81 (G Furse 23; P Houghton 4-26, M George 2-8, Thomas 2-9).
St Just (20 points) beat Newquay (three) by 145 runs.
Werrington - Werrington 171 (M Robins 50, S Hockin 38, M Hodgson 20; C Hunkin 4-25, T Sharp 3-20, C Phillips 3-44),
Truro 84 (J Walton 34; A Smeeth 7-16).
Werrington (18 points) beat Truro (five) by 87 runs.
The leaders Werrington remain unbeaten after winning at Newquay by 79 runs. Werrington's innings was reduced to 43 overs due to three rain interruptions. Matt Robins (24) and Mark Horwell put on 58 for the first wicket before Robins was bowled by Richard Spall who also picked up the wicket of Alex Smeeth cheaply. Ben Smeeth made 26 to take the score to 115 for 3. Horwell went on to make 63. Spall took two for 18 with Dan Stephens and Rob Harrison recording identical figures of two for 35 from nine overs. Sam Hockin and Alex Smeeth destroyed the top of the Newquay order to reduce the home team to 35 for 7. Stephens with 20 and Godfrey Furse with 18 added a little respectability before the end came after 29 overs at 92 all out. Hockin took four for 25 and Alex Smeeth three for 19 with Ian Worsnip wrapping up proceedings with two for 15. The champions St Just returned to winning ways with a 35 run win at Truro. St Just made 162 for 7 in a game reduced to 49 overs. Neil Curnow and Gary Thomas both made 38 adding 59 for the second wicket. Gavin Edwards made 32 towards the end. Chad Ruddy took two for 21. Nick George wrecked Truro's reply getting rid of Tom Sharp, Chris Hunkin, Tim Marrion and Barry Purchase in quick succession as the home team slumped to 39 for 6. Ruddy (27) and Chris Phillips (26) put on fifty for the eighth wicket but the end came in the 44th over. George took four for 21 from his ten over spell with two wickets each for Patrick Houghton and Gary Thomas. There was a close finish at St Austell where the home team beat Callington by just two wickets. In a 44 over game, after openers Andy Shorten (20) and Jon Parsons (17) add 40, seven wickets fell for 30. Jamie Hatch with 33 got the 100 up. Liam Watson took four for 11 and Andrew Libby 3-14. Dan Jarman opened with 47 to be looking to see st Austell home at 81-3 before five wickets fell for 11. Simon Ellison's 11not out secured the win. Jim Shorten took five for 35. A 126 run partnership for the fifth wicket was the highlight of Paul's first win of the season as they defeated Falmouth by 84 runs at Hutchens Park. Justin Stephens made 53 and Kelvin Snell cracked 87 off 76 balls. Duncan Ayres, George Popperwell and Jon Udy took two wickets apiece at Paul totalled 178-8 in the 47 over game. Falmouth never threatened after Snell reduced then to 4 for 3. Stefan Churcher made 30 and Antony Angove 19. Snell took three for 12 and Stephen Richards three for 16.
Newquay - Werrington 171-6 (M Horwell 63, B Smeeth 26, M Robins 24; R Spall 2-18, D Stephens 2-35, R Harrison 2-35),
Newquay 92 (D Stephens 20; S Hockin 4-25, A Smeeth 3-19, I Worsnip 2-15).
Werrington (18 points) beat Newquay (three) by 79 runs. Match reduced to 43 overs.
Paul - Paul 178-8 (K Snell 87, J Stephens 53; D Ayres 2-8, G Popperwell 2-22, J Udy 2-36),
Falmouth 94 (S Churcher 30, A Angove 19; K Snell 3-12, S Richards 3-16, J Stephens 2-7, N Pengelly 2-16).
Paul (19 points) beat Falmouth (four) by 84 runs. Match reduced to 47 overs.
St Austell - Callington 102 (J Hatch 33, A Shorten 20; L Watson 4-11, A Libby 3-14, M Bone 2-12),
St Austell 105 -8 (D Jarman 47; J Shorten 5-35.
St Austell (17 points) beat Callington (five) by two wickets. Match reduced to 44 overs.
Truro - St Just 162-7 (N Curnow 38, G Thomas 38, G Edwards 32),
Truro 127 (C Ruddy 27, C Phillips 26; N George 4-21, G Thomas 2-21, P Houghton 2-18).
St Just (18 points) beat Truro (five) by Truro by 35 runs. Match reduced to 49 overs.
St Austell produced the result of the day beating the champions St Just in their own backyard by 55 runs. After being put in the St Austell openers Dan Jarman and Matt Rowe laid a solid base adding 115 before Rowe was dismissed for 46 in the 31st over. Jarman went on to hit ten boundaries in his 78. St Austell reached 203-7 with Nick George, Robert Clackworthy, Patrick Houghton and Gary Thomas taking a wicket apiece on top of three run outs. St Just lost David Roberts for 13. Neil Curnow made 41 but a dramatic collapse swung the game. Six wickets fell for 16 runs in the space of six overs to leave the home team struggling at 84 for 7 in the 28th over. Patrick Houghton rallied with 34 not out in the 148-9. Andrew Libby took three for 21 and Scott Barrott and Simon Ellison two apiece. Werrington are the new leaders after an emphatic 145 win over Paul at Ladycross. After being inserted the home batsman prospered after Matt Robins (28) and Mark Horwell (53) put on 68 for the first wicket. Alex Smeeth made 50, Ben Smeeth 23 and Paul Smith 40 in the 232 for 6. Stephen Richards took three for 42. Andrew Smeeth (23) and Ryan Edwards (12) added 40 but a collapse saw all ten wickets fell for the addition of only 47 more runs. Kelvin Snell made 21. Sam Hockin took three for 9 from seven overs and Ian Worsnip and Matt Robins two apiece. Newquay's good start continued with an eight wicket win at Callington. Andy Shorten with 27, Dan Davis 77 and Luke Davis with 35 saw the home team reach 131 for 2 after losing Jon Parsons early. The innings fell away however to 166-9. Godfrey Furse took four for 44 and Rob Harrison three for 21. Newquay made light work of their task with opener Martin Pearce making 92 not out and Harrison 39. Victory came with over 12 overs to spare. Truro won in style at Falmouth by 95 runs after making 249-5. Jon Kent (71) and Tom Sharp added 142 for the second wicket. Sharp ended on 112 not out. George Popperwell got rid of Kent and fellow opener Chris Martin to take 2 for 56. Matt Wiley (49) and Stefan Churcher (36) saw the hundred up but Sharp completed a fine game to take four for 22 with two apiece for Chris Phillips and Chris Hunkin.
Callington - Callington 166-9 (D Davis 77, L Davis 35, A Shorten 27; G Furse 4-48, R Harrison 3-21, D Stephens 2-20),
Newquay 169-2 (M Pearce 92no, R Harrison 39, J Newnham 20; A Libby 1-23).
Newquay (19 points) beat Callington (four) by eight wickets.
Falmouth - Truro 249-5 (T Sharp 112no, J Kent 71; G Popperwell 2-56),
Falmouth 154 (M Wiley 49, S Churcher 36; T Sharp 4-22, C Hunkin 2-27, C Phillips 2-35).
Truro (20 points) beat Falmouth (five) by 95 runs.
St Just - St Austell 203-7 (D Jarman 78, M Rowe 46; P Houghton 1-29, G Thomas 1-29, R Clackworthy 1-36, N George 1-40),
St Just 148-9 (N Curnow 41, P Houghton 34no; A Libby 3-21, S Ellison 2-37, S Barrott 2-38).
St Austell (19 points) beat St Just (five) by 55 runs.
Werrington - Werrington 232-6 (M Horwell 53, A Smeeth 50, P Smith 40, M Robins 28; S Richards 3-42, K Snell 2-40),
Paul 87 (A Snell 23, K Snell 21; S Hockin 3-9, M Robins 2-1, I Worsnip 2-16).
Werrington (20 points) beat Paul (three) by 145 runs.
St Just beat Callington at home by 67 runs to take maximum points with three balls to spare. Having been put in they lost Neil Curnow with the score at 22. Davis Roberts (27) and Liam Devine (20) added 44 before three wickets fell in quick succession including Gary Thomas without scoring. Gavin Edwards rescued the innings to make 65 not out and skipper Gareth May made 45 in the total of 209 for 9. Dan Davis took three for 37. Davis then made 52 but the Callington innings fell away from a promising 55 for 2. Joe White hit 30 before becoming one of two victims for Roberts. Mark George took three for 10 off his 10 overs. Newquay’s got off to a winning start with a 26 run home win over Falmouth. Newcomer James Newnham (34) and Rob Harrison (37) added 69 for the second wicket after the early loss of Martin Pearce. Adam Cocking made 19 as the home team mustered 132 for 9. Falmouth’s attack shared the wickets with two apiece for Duncan Ayres, Stefan Churcher, Jon Udy and Chris Johnson on his debut. Adrian Noott (22) and Churcher (25) got the total to 39 for 1 after Steve Williams had gone cheaply. From thereon Newquay’s bowlers took control. Godfrey Furse sent down ten miserly overs to take three for 8. Newnham took three for 34 while Harrison and Pearce were economic in taking two apiece. Truro overcame Paul at Boscawen Park by 31 runs. After losing Jon Kent and Chris Martin for 10 Tom Sharp made 44. Kyle van Rooyen with 27 and Alex Taylor (22) added useful runs down the order in the total of 161-9. Justin Stephens, opening the bowling, took four for 16 from ten overs. Andrew Snell (15) and Ryan Edwards, who top scored with 18, added 34 for the first wicket. Seven batsmen got double figures but Truro got home comfortably by 31 runs with ten balls remaining. Chris Phillips took three for 16 and Chad Ruddy, on debut, three for 21. Werrington recovered from 19 for 2 and 76 for 4 to post 182 for 4 in a 42 over game at St Austell, after a delayed start. Alex Smeeth made 76 not out sharing an unbroken fifth wicket stand of 106 with Sam Hockin (42no). Andrew Libby took two for 27. St Austell ended 22 runs short. From 101-7 Simon Ellison made a valiant 35 and Libby 34 after Taylor Williams made 23. Ian Worsnip had wrecked the top order taking five for 39 from nine overs.
Newquay - Newquay 132-9 (R Harrison 37, J Newnham 34; J Udy 2-14, D Ayres 2-24, C Johnson 2-32, S Churcher 2-33),
Falmouth 106 (S Churcher 25, A Noott 22; G Furse 3-8, J Newnham 3-34, R Harrison 2-13, M Pearce 2-17).
Newquay (17 points) beat Falmouth (five) by 26 runs.
St Austell - Werrington 182-4 (A Smeeth 79no, S Hockin 42no, B Smeeth 23, extras 23; A Libby 2-27),
St Austell 160 (S Ellison 35, A Libby 34, T Williams 23; I Worsnip 5-39, A Smeeth 2-5, M Robins 2-17).
Werrington (19 points) beat St Austell (five) by 22 runs. Match reduced to 42 overs.
St Just - St Just 209-9 (G Edwards 65, G May 45, extras 39, D Roberts 27, L Devine 20; D Davis 3-37, J Boundy 2-31),
Callington 142 (D Davis 52, J White 30; M George 3-10).
St Just (20 points) beat Callington (six) by 67 runs.
Truro - Truro 161-9 (T Sharp 44, K Van-Rooyen 27, C Phillips 22; J Stephens 4-16),
Paul 130 (R Edwards 18; C Phillips 3-16, C Ruddy 3-21).
Truro (18 points) beat Paul (six) by 31 runs.
The 2009 Jolly’s Drinks Cornwall Cricket League season started where last year’s left off with the weather dominating the opening day. Torrential overnight downpours followed by frequent blustery showers saw a wash out in the west of the County. Further east play was possible before the weather set in during the afternoon. The Premier games at Werrington and Callington were able to get away on time. Nick George took the first wicket of the season when he trapped Werrington’s Oliver Bailey lbw. He followed up by dismissing Mark Horwell for 4. The Smeeth brothers came to the home team’s rescue to add 90 for the third wicket. They saw the hundred up before Alex was run out for 35. Ben was caught off the bowling of Gary Thomas for 61 shortly before a third interruption for rain drove the players off for the day. The game had already been reduced to 39 overs. Werrington reached 125 for 4 with five overs remaining. Nick George took two for 7 from six overs. Callington made a good start at home to Falmouth reaching 77 for 2. However a collapse saw then all out for 116 in 34.2 overs in a game reduced to 36 overs following interruptions. Dan Davis made 41 with support from Jon Parsons with 15 and Andy Shorten (12). Joe White made 16 down the order. Duncan Ayres took three for 12 and Jon Udy three for 16. Mark Burley claimed four victims behind the stumps. Falmouth were unable to start their reply before the weather set in. The heavy rain in West Cornwall overnight saw Paul’s home game with Newquay a morning cancellation. Likewise St Austell’s visit to Truro was also called off with no hope of play at a soggy Boscawen Park.
Callington – Callington 116 (34.2 overs) (D Davis 41; D Ayres 3-12, J Udy 3-16, G Popperwell 2-36) v Falmouth. RSP Match abandoned. Callington (7 points), Falmouth (eleven). Match reduced to 36 overs.
Werrington – Werrington 125-4 (34 overs) (B Smeeth 61, A Smeeth 35; N George 2-7) v St Just. RSP Match abandoned. Werrington (8 points), St Just (eight). Match reduced to 39 overs.
Paul – Paul (6 points) v Newquay (six) match cancelled.
Truro – Truro (6 points) v St Austell (six) match cancelled.