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Park House were beaten by 7 wickets in last night's league encounter with top of the table Sparta. Batting first in glorious conditions on what looked a very good track all of the batsmen struggled to impose themselves against tight bowling from the opposition. Low scores and slow scoring were the order of the day as Park House closed on 56 all out.
Napoleon Bonaparte said "Effort only releases its reward after a person refuses to quit". Step forward Mick Gurkin who having been a victim of the skipper's calling when batting (in addition to having a catch dropped off him and suffering two bad injuries) battled on to claim two wickets. He was ably supported by Tony Gilchrist who may one day lead the bowling attack if he listens to and learns from those around him. In the end it was all in vain as Sparta reached their target within 7 overs. Take heart and remember the words of Micel de Montaigne "There are some defeats more triumphant than victories" - never truer than when describing PHCC who after 25 years continue to play their cricket competitively and with enjoyment regardless of results.
TEAM: Dawson J (c), Hearne, Pearce, Jackson, Pollard, Cawthra, Gardiner, Gurkin, Bandeen, Dawson K., Gilchrist
NEXT GAME: Belmont (h)
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