Title rivals on track to lock horns again

The top two teams in the South Yorkshire Senior League last season, Treeton and Whitley Hall, each got off to a fine start in their bid for the Premier Division title race.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Apr 2013, 11:49 BST

Treeton, aiming to retain their crown, whipped out guests Houghton Main for just 98, Steve Foster claiming three cheap wickets, then the Washfield Lane outfit eased to a 10-wicket victory, Gareth Davis unbeaten on 57.

Whitley Hall, the Yorkshire Council KO winners and Black Sheep Champions of Champions tournament winners, came in at 317-7 with Chris Siddall slamming 173, including 23 boundaries, way too many for hosts Coal Aston, sent packing for 129 by South African Jaco Castle, 4-24, and Jim Tasker, 3-22.

Multiple champions Elsecar, chasing their 18th top-flight title, disappointed their Armroyd Lane spectators when out for 116, following Hallam’s challenging 172-9.

Wickersley got rid of hosts Aston Hall for 110 thanks to Lesroy Weekes (5-25) and Reece Shutt, (3-11) before knocking off the runs for the loss of one wicket.

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