Staithes seal success at Staxton
Simon Bowes’ 62 helped Staithes to an opening day win at rivals Staxton in the Premier Division of the Readers Scarborough Beckett League.
Staxton took first knock and amassed 212-7, Chris Dove’s 69 their top score with Adam Hargreaves (39) and Andy Dove (25no) supporting, while Chris Morrison took 3-46 for Staithes.
In reply, Bowes’ led his side’s charge with help from Brad Lewis, who hit 50, and Richard Ward, who added 33 not out to help his side to 215-4.
Promoted Thornton Dale were put to the sword by Cayton, who were boosted by a superb 94 not out from Tom Sixsmith.
Sixsmith’s 94 helped his side post a commanding 231-5, James Small (57) and Michael Dennis (25) also chipping in, Iain Farrow claiming 4-89.
Dale managed to stand firm in their reply, but were never really in the hunt for the win as they finished up on 110-8, Tom Sigsworth hitting an unbeaten 29 while Harry Holden took 5-20.
Another side who struggled with the bat on the first day of the new campaign were
Ebberston, who were skittled for just 56 in their defeat by 113 runs at Nawton Grange.
Hosts Grange posted 169-9, Charlie Allott leading the way with 69 with support from Shaun Smith’s 51, Eddie Swiers’ 4-27 helping to restrict the hosts.
Their total proved to be more than enough for the win though, as former Yorkshire pace man Nick Thornicroft took 6-28 as the visitors were all out for just 56.
Filey and Seamer collected comfortable opening day wins against Heslerton and Scalby respectively. Filey bowled out Heslerton for just 112, Josh Dawson taking 3-34 as only Simon Oxendale got going with the bat as he made 30.
Aussie all-rounder Tom Fitzgerald (38) and skipper Dave Brannan (26no) helped Filey home, albeit for the loss of six wickets as Paul Kinghorn took 3-13.
Seamer eased to victory by seven wickets against Scalby at Carr Lane.
The hosts posted 143 all out, mainly thanks to a stylish 53 from Jon Barton, Adam Morris taking 5-31.
That total proved to be short of the mark as Seamer made it to 148-3, Gregg Chadwick leading the charge with 54 not out, veteran Dave Graham adding 42. Forge Valley v Mulgrave was rescheduled for later in the season.