Newcastle Sport
HAMWICKS CLAIM THE LOCKER CUP IN NEWCASTLE DISTRICT CRICKET
Hamilton-Wickham have won Newcastle cricket’s One Day competition, overcoming Merewether in today’s final.
Hamwicks batted first and after a tough start, Rhys Hanlon provided stability.
Matt Webber added a quick fire 21 before surrendering his wicket to Tim O’Neill .. his side eventually scoring 187.
In reply, the Lions also started slow, before Pat Darwen tried to up the run rate.
A few balls later, Mark Dries sent him back to the pavilion with a controversial LBW.
Simon Moore anchored the innings but when he went for 62, Merewether fell short on 148.
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