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The White Stick Trophy has been played for annually between the
NIACUS and its Leinster
equivalent, the LCUA, since 1989. It is a most vigorously contested match
which is played one year in the NCU area and the next in the Leinster
area. The most horrendous incident happened in 1999 when the LCUA were
supposedly in possession of the famous trophy - they lost it. We now hear
that it sat, much admired, behind a bar in Dublin
for some months, but all that could eventually be recovered was the duck's
head! Thankfully the trophy has now been restored to its former glory.
The Story of 'The
Stick' by Paddy O'Hara (NIACUS)
It was in 1981, when umpiring
exchanges between NICUA and LCUA were in their infancy, that the idea of a
cricket match was first mooted. Leinster's
Liam Keegan broached the subject during a Dublin
visit and the suggestion was reported back to a subsequent NICUA meeting. The
idea was received enthusiastically, of course - the chance for 'golden
oldies' to re-live their past glories was quite appealing. However, not
'striking while the iron was hot' meant that things were put on the long
finger and nothing ever happened - but the seed had been sown.
Each time we got together over a few pints the topic would
re-emerge and enthusiasm would be rekindled, only to fade away in the cold
light of the next day. Liam Keegan, however, was not to be denied and in 1989
an official challenge was issued to the then Chairman of NICUA, Dai Jones -
and was accepted. Dai asked his Vice-Chairman, Paddy O'Hara, to select a team
to travel to Clontarf CC in Dublin
on 23rd
September 1989 for this first 'Umpires International'.
The preparations were in full flow when, walking through a
shopping mall, Paddy spotted a walking stick with a gold duck's head - the
perfect trophy! He bought it there and then, took it home, painted the stick
white, mounted it on a mahogany stand and had it suitably inscribed. The
'White Stick Trophy' had been born.
A party of 17 headed south on a dry, fine morning. On arriving
at Castle Avenue,
Clontarf, we were received and fortified with the Keegan's Irish Stew and
several 'half-uns' of Irish Whiskey before
hostilities got underway. With a surplus of players, and Leinster
being one short, we generously agreed to allow one of our number,
Derek Adams, to bat for LCUA - a decision we were later to regret!
The LCUA skipper called correctly and 'invited' NICUA to have
first knock. In our allotted 35 overs we registered a reasonable 144 for 7,
with Paddy O'Hara (53) and Davy McCullough (26) being the main contributors.
In reply, NICUA steadily worked their way through the home batting until they
were staring defeat in the face at 98 for 8. Of this 'guest' Adams,
now referred to as 'Adams
the Traitor', top scored with 35. However, a magnificent unbeaten 9th wicket
partnership between Stan McCready (34) and skipper Joe Connolly (17*) steered
LCUA safely home. Billy Ross was NICUA's most
successful bowler with 5 for 53.
The match became quite a talking point in local cricketing
circles and resulted in Lisburn's Don Savage
penning a poem for the NICUA Annual Dinner.
The White Stick
Epic
The came
from all the Northern parts, from Belfast
and Bangor's
shore
Waringstown, County
Down,
Armagh and Muckamore.
They travelled south to foreign soil, to a city that's far famed
For to battle o-er a big white stick, a trophy aptly
named.
Waving
goodbyes to opticians, they left their wives on their own
And went and viewed the statues of O'Connell and Malone
But to prove they were ambassadors, they went to Grafton
Street
And laid a wreath of glasses dark, at the Unknown Umpire's feet.
Awaiting
them at Clontarf ground, was a letter from the Queen
Beside a bunch of telegrams, the biggest ever seen
The N.C.U.'s was to the point "Do well, or
face the sack"
But a well known politician wired "Either win or don't come back"!
The sky was
clear that September day, the weather was divine
With Liam Keegan's compliments they settled down to dine
John Heavey took the trophy, Paddy O'Hara's work of art
Joe Connolly won the toss and told the 'Red Hand Boys' to start.
Team
manager, Dai Jones, then mustered up his merry men
"We've got seventeen, boys, and the opposition ten -
So we'll lend them Derek Adams to even up the race"
But before the match was over, that rebounded in his face!
Jack
McCullough walked to open with 'Jock' Russell by his side
But disaster struck the Ulster lads, they got an awful ride
Alan Tuffery was too good for them, his bowling straight and true
They were soon united at the bar and the score read five for two.
Peter Lunney
was more stubborn, he played an innings plucky
But once again that famous 'thirteen' proved to be unlucky
He was aided and abetted by Stanley (Boycott) Long
Whose anchor role amazed his critics, as he did nothing wrong.
Dave
McCullough and O'Hara then paired up at the wicket
The Leinster men soon realised that they were playing cricket
Paddy's knock of fifty-three was a captain's, full of tricks
And Davy, too, got in the act by scoring twenty-six.
Lloyd McKee
and Peter White then carried on the work
And Peter Reith, that 'X' year old, his duty didn't shirk
It is very strongly rumoured, but may not be true I fear
That he is signing for the first's at Waringstown next year.
One forty-four for seven
was Ulster's
final score
Dai Jones complained - "In thirty-five they should have scored some
more"
Arthur Thompson and George Archer who added comments too
Were told on this occasion "Umpires told umpires what to do".
So after tea
we carry on this thriller of a story
Of how the boys from N.C.U. fought hard for Ulster's glory
Beattie Arlow and Jack McCullough started bowling very tight
And a couple of spins and lifters gave the enemy a fright.
Pete Reith
was wicket-keeper, Joe Vaughan with camera stood
Dai Jones and Billy Taylor were helping all they could
Their sound advice and knowledge, they bandied all about
Then promptly claimed the credit, when Sean Pender was run out.
The next two
men from Leinster
were proving hard to shift
Slowly and steadily the scores began to lift
Between them they scored thirty-four without any further loss
Then McCullough bowled out Neville; Behan fell to Billy Ross.
Enter Derek
Adams who battled with some might
The substitute from Ulster
brought victory into sight
His brilliant score of thirty-five didn't please some Ulster
men
Next season you might well see him umpire at Crossmaglen!
Tuffery bowled
by Billy Ross only put one on the board
Condon was caught by Peter White before he'd even scored
Brennan caught 'Jock' Russell could manage only four
So at ninety-eight for eight, our boys were favoured by the score.
There's no
doubt there was drama as the innings neared the end
The manager, I've heard it said, was nearly round the bend
Beattie Arlow was exhausted, sweat caked around his mouth
His replacement, that man Adams, had batted for the South!
Geraghty had
made eleven, but was already out
But Connolly and McCready, were about to stop the rout
Despite Billy Ross's efforts - he took five for fifty-three
McCready, especially, had a glorious batting spree
When that
famous match had ended, some were more dead than alive
The crowd which numbered two or three had swollen now to five
As players staggered from the pitch they honoured the occasion
By cheering and applauding in a true stand-up ovation.
That's how
history will record it; the above events are true
The 'White Stick' rests at Leinster, by the score of wickets two
But still our lads are young enough and in the years to come
They'll live to fight another day with the aid of gin and rum.
When the
doctors had revived them, they had a night of marvellous fun
Billy Taylor was 'drinks waiter' when festivities begun
But he soon got relegated, without a trophy on his shelf
When everybody realised he was waiting on himself!
Bruised and
battered they returned, but no matter what you think
Those scars were earned on the battlefield, not by falling down in drink
And so my story has to end, that's all there is to tell
There's a replay at 'the Mall' next year and one at 'the Boyne' as well.
Donald
Savage - January 1990
Thus the series was established.
Match 2 was played at The Mall, Armagh
on 22nd
September 1990. This was a real nail-biter, with a
thick edge past 2nd slip allowing Dave Brennan to scramble home for 2 runs
and a Leinster victory by
3 wickets off the last ball of the match. NICUA had made 149 for 8 with Beattie
Arlow top scorer with 43 while Billy Ross made 29. LCUA ended up 150 for 7.
LCUA President, John Heavey, wore a smile like the Cheshire
Cat. This match saw the introduction of the Man of the Match Award - now
traditionally a bottle of whiskey which never gets home! The winner was Leinster's
John Pryor, with a fine innings of 64.
Match 3 was played at Merrion CC, Dublin
on 21st
September 1991. NICUA were invited to bat first
again, and in an innings reduced to 28 overs due to rain, made 138 for 5. Heroes
were Jimmy McCall (37) and Ian Johnston (37). LCUA made 114 all out with
Derek Adams taking 5 for 26 and Billy Ross 4 for 26. Man of the Match was
Derek Adams. So, 2 to 1 in the series. What a relief!
Match 4 was back in Armagh
on 26th
September 1992. LCUA did win the toss again but
decided to bat. They were 104 all out with George Wilson taking 4 for 16.
NICUA had a comfortable victory making 105 for 4. John Boomer received the
Man of the Match Award for his 45 not out. It should be noted that one of the
umpires in this match was Ian Callender - cricket correspondent of the
Belfast Newsletter. NICUA won by 6 wickets!
This match saw the introduction of a "Champagne
Moment" presentation - more booze! It was won by Arthur Thompson (NICUA)
for his magnificent one-handed catch at mid-on.
These two successive victories, which squared the series, meant
that Leinster's new
President Louis Hogan, would leave the office empty handed. This was a fact
not lost on Paddy O'Hara, and, when asked to speak at Leinster's
Annual Dinner that year, composed and recited "Hogan's Lament":
HOGAN'S
LAMENT
John Heavey
was the man in charge
When the White Stick thing began
He won it - then retained it
A most successful man
His term of
office had to end
His energies were spent
Lou. Hogan was the members' choice
As Leinster's President
He settled
in and started work
A constitution he'd to find
And that little White Stick Trophy
Was furthest from his mind
And then it
was September
Of nineteen ninety-one
When Merrion was the venue
And Louis had some fun
The Northern
lads were on the rack
Not knowing what to think
As they watched the Leinster President
Fill their captain full of drink
But O'Hara
didn't bowl or bat
So he enjoyed the fun
And Louis was quite magnanimous
When the Northern Umpires won
Well, that
was when it started
All those little pangs of fear
'A joke's a joke' his players said
'But you'd better win next year!"
We worried
and he fretted
And he couldn't sleep at night
Contemplating the unthinkable
It was a parlous plight
It affected
his decisions
His judgement went to hell
Eight L B's - Ireland
versus Wales
And Stephen Warke as well!
And so at
last it was Armagh
A triumph was his dream
He'd appointed Stan McCready
To pick a winning team
'I daren't
slip up' he said to Stan
'This match has got to be
A win for Leinster Umpires
- I'll bat at number three'
And so he
came to Joe Vaughan's town
He was batting like a book
But things went wrong and he was felled
When he top-edged a hook
'Oh God,
it's sore, I'm badly hurt'
The stricken President cried
So out rushed Alan Tuffery
And knelt down by his side
What
happened next without a doubt
Was the downfall of big Louis
For he drank from Alan's hip flask
Filled with whisky and drambuie
He struggled
up and took his guard
Ignoring pleas to quit
And from the next delivery
A catch to cover, hit
Well after
that the Leinster
team
Collapsed before the foe
One hundred and four all our - he knew
It was an all time low
The Northern
boys, they took their chance
Six wickets was the win
Fair play to Louis Hogan
He took it on the chin
But he left Armagh
that Autumn night
And sadly home he went
Knowing he'd go down in history
As the 'stick-less' President
Paddy
O'Hara
Recited at Leinster
CUA Annual Dinner Dec. '92
Match 5 at Clontarf CC, Dublin
was played on 18th
September 1993. LCUA won the toss again - 100%
record. LCUA were 105 all out with Derek Adams taking 4 for 7 and Ian
Johnston 3 for 19. NICUA replied with 109 for 4, John Boomer making 32.
The feature of this match was the catching. Normally the first
skill to be lost in ageing cricketers, we saw Walter Fawcett hold two superb
slip catches, George Wilson a great diving gully catch and Derek Adams
nonchalantly pouch a steepling hit on the long-on boundary. For Leinster,
both Dave Brennan and Roland Bradley clung on to stinging return catches.
Derek Adams was Man of the Match for a second year and Walter
Fawcett got the champagne moment for his first catch, a brilliant ankle-high
effort.
Match 6 was again held in Armagh
on 17th
September 1994. This was due in no small way to
the wonderful sustenance provided by their Ladies' Committee and the Club's
great hospitality. NICUA won the toss - but lost the match making the series
3 - 3. LCUA made 131 for 8 but NICUA could only reply with 115 for 8,
although Jimmy McCall made 44. We batted much too slowly chasing a very
modest target - heads would roll!! Man of the Match was Brian Bergin (LCUA)
for his 5 for 25.
Match 7 was held at Rathmines, Dublin
on 23rd
September 1995. LCUA were put in and scored
102 for 8, with Richard Simpson taking 3 for 18. NICUA replied with 103 for
4, John Boomer scoring 36.
Man of the Match was Richard Simpson for his bowling, scoring
14 not out and taking 2 catches. The Champagne Moment was Paddy O'Hara
winning the toss for NICUA!
Match 8 at Lisburn CC was played on September 21st 1996.
This was a turning point in the series. Leinster
arrived with a new skipper in Roland Bradley and they played like ruthless
Aussies! For the first time, a bowler bowled unchanged throughout an innings
- Joe Connolly (deposed skipper) - turning in figures of 17-3-47-5 while
NICUA made 140 for 7.
What followed was slaughter. NICUA struck in the 2nd over. Alan
Waugh (no relation!!) took a diving gully catch which earned him the
Champagne Moment, leaving LCUA 2 for 1. Twenty overs later it was all over -
141 for 1, with Graham Guthrie 100 not out and John Forde
31 not out. Walter Fawcett had a broken finger and Richard Simpson was in
hospital with damaged knee cartilage.
Guess who was Man of the Match? The bowling figures are best
forgotten about!!
Match 9 was played at Rathmines, Dublin
on 20th
September 1997. The LCUA made 161 for 5 - the
highest score of the series. Neal Boomer took 4 for 35. NICUA gave another poor
show and only reached 125 for 7, Denis Marriott scoring 28, George Wilson 24
and Beattie Arlow 23.
Bad fielding and no urgency in the batting saw us slump to
another convincing defeat - we are starting to play like England.
Man of the Match was Jim McGeehan (LCUA)who scored
68 and kept an excellent wicket. The Champagne
moment was Paddy O'Hara's catch to dismiss opposing skipper, Roland Bradley.
Sadly the next match, scheduled for Laurelvale CC on 19th September 1998,
was cancelled due to the sudden and tragic death of Richard Simpson's elder
daughter, Jillian.
Hostilities were resumed in 1999 at
Laurelvale, with NIACUS, as we have now become, desperately in need of a
morale-boosting victory in Match 10. Prior to this match it was discovered
that the LCUA, or rather their President, Alan Tuffery, had committed a
heinous crime - he lost the famous trophy as reported at the start of this
story. This act of gross negligence cast a shadow over the series and,
although a replica was unveiled at the 1999 match, things will never be just
the same again!
The 1999 match was played in rather difficult weather
conditions on 18 September at the picturesque Laurelvale ground - a strange
sight with the outfield strewn with branches, leaves and twigs from the great
line of trees at the river end. It was decided to play a 25 over match on the
artificial pitch - the low skidding bounce made batting very difficult.
NIACUS scored 137 for 9, a very satisfactory state of affairs. Jimmy McCall
and Jack Curlett were top scorers with 34 apiece. There was no little
hilarity when Trevor Henry was given out - LBW!
The LCUA innings starting well, with Roland Bradley taking 10
off Trevor Henry's first over. Neal Boomer bowled superbly, with 6 overs for
9 runs. LCUA made just 67 for 7 in their 25 overs and NIACUS won by 70 runs,
with the champagne moment being a superb catch by the North
West's David Caldwell, guesting for the
LCUA. Man of the match was Jack Curlett. So the series was once again tied -
but the White Stick Trophy is back in its rightful place!
On to Rathmines on 23rd September 2000
for Match 11! A glorious victory by 9 wickets to take the lead in this vital
series. This invaluable away win saw NIACUS edge in front in the Annual
series. Leinster
won the toss and elected to bat on a very green track. The NIACUS opening
attack took full benefit, making early inroads into the top order. Trevor
Henry dug one in and then a mis-hook by opening bat, Morgan, was gloved into
the safe hands of debutante wicketkeeper, Bob Magee, who gave an excellent
display behind the timbers. "It's just like riding a bike" he
smiled.
Neal Boomer, who adjusted his sights after a huge first ball
wide, bowled with great pace and hostility and clean bowled Norman Adams for
8. There was then some dogged resistance from former skipper, Joe Connolly,
who made 15. Two electrifying pieces of fielding by Neal Boomer and Paddy
O'Hara dispatched McEnearney and Ward and Leinster
were in disarray. A double bowling change was the final nail in the coffin.
Alan Waugh got turn and lift and bowled the ball of
the day to dismiss Parnell for 4, while Cyril Vennard was like Scrooge,
returning the remarkable figures of 4 overs, 4 maidens, 3 for 0! It was all
out for 43!
In reply, 8.4 overs saw NIACUS cruise to 44 for 1. Jimmy F
McCall, after three excellent boundaries, flashed at a wide one and was
caught behind for 12. Jimmy E McCall
finished on 16 not out, while John Boomer was 6 not out. Due to the 9 wicket
win causing an early finish, and because of the beautiful weather and the
crowds, it was decided to continue batting. Highlights of this exhibition
were a damaged car (courtesy of Jack Curlett), a six by new cap Andy Clement
(over the Leinster pavilion), John Boomer hitting a ball off the square for
the first time since Lisburn 1996, and an outstanding one handed catch on the
boundary by Leinster's J Morgan.
Adjudicator, Peter White, named Cyril Vennard as the Tommy
Thompson Memorial Man of the Match. Leinster Captain, Stan McCready,
presented the White Stick Trophy to the victorious NIACUS Captain and then
presented his champagne/brandy moment to Jimmy McCall for his shot of the day
- a perfect cover drive that rocketed to the fence.
The umpires were David Caldwell and Connie McAllister of the
North West Cricket Umpires Association, while the Third Umpire on the TV
replays was Liam Keegan. The Scorer was Jonathan Lyttle. The Leinster
Association is to be congratulated for their organisation of an excellent day
- blessed with glorious sunshine. The catering, courtesy of Keegan and Co and
some very hardworking Leinster CC Ladies, both at lunch and in the evening,
was excellent. New skipper, Morrow McIlroy, proved to be a sporting and
charming host (a big improvement on Bradley, Connolly and McCready)!
A local sponsor provided the match balls and at the post-match
dinner Tommy Thompson's widow, Derry,
and her daughter were in attendance. Mrs Derry Thompson made the inaugural
presentation of the handsome perpetual Tommy Thompson 'Man of the Match'
Award.
The only shock was the news that there was no overnight
accommodation in Dublin!
This resulted in a few poor sober individuals having to transport a few less
than sober colleagues all the way back north in the wee small hours.
Finally, the LCUA's organisation of neutral umpires, Messrs.
Caldwell and McAllister from the NWCUA, with overnight accommodation (and
brown envelopes) was to no avail!
Well done, Leinster!
10 out of 10.
Captain's End of Term Report:
"I believe we are getting close to our best side. Since
that black day in '97, when we were so badly trounced, the selectors have
taken a strong line. Consigned to the 'dustbin of history' were some regulars
who were just not performing. Out went George Wilson, Richard Simpson, Jack
McCullough and Derek Adams. We have now resolved the wicket-keeping position
- Bob Magee has slotted in nicely. We need another strike bowler and I still
believe the top end of the batting is a bit suspect, although I can use
myself in that capacity. The fielding is much improved with specialists in
key positions. All things considered, I feel that we have the potential to
dominate the first decade of the new millennium."
The new International venue of Civil
Service hosted the 2001 tie in which Leinster
were determined to once again get on equal terms with NIACUS. Saturday 29th
September saw the sun shining brightly at Stormont, and a competitive match
was played out before an enthusiastic band of supporters from both camps,
including both Presidents - Liam Keegan (LCUA) and Arthur Thompson (NIACUS).
Winning the toss, southern skipper Morrow McIlroy invited the hosts to bat.
By the third over NIACUS was in disarray at 1 for 1, with Jimmy E McCall
retired not out after hooking a delivery from John Andrews into his own face,
and John Boomer back on the boundary as a result of a brilliant catch by
wicket-keeper Rodney Smyth, off opening bowler Sean McCann.
Jimmy F McCall staged a fight back with Andy Clement in a
second wicket stand of 53 before Clement was sensationally caught and bowled
for 28 by former U19 International Willie Dwyer - later adjudged as the
Champagne Moment. The home side was well placed at 73 for 2 when Leinster
struck back in the 19th over of this 35 over match. They captured 4 wickets
for a mere 7 runs, including Jimmy F McCall for 29. New caps Jareth McCready
and Johnny Briggs didn't last too long, McCready caught by John Andrews off
the bowling of Leinster
skipper Morrow McIlroy, while Willie Dwyer bowled Briggs. A mini-recovery by
Bob Magee and Jimmy E McCall, who had returned despite having broken his
specs, added 14 before John Andrews, skipper of the Royal
Irish Liver
Cup Winners
North County,
bowled Magee. McCall and Henry put on another 17 before the innings slumped
to 116 all out in 34.4 overs, with Trevor Henry falling to a fine diving
catch at backward square leg by David Walsh. Most successful LCUA bowlers
were Ward who had 3 for 16 and Dwyer with 3 for 36.
The Leinster
innings was put under pressure by a fine spell of bowling by Trigger Henry
who bowled his 7 overs straight through, taking 1 for 7. Vital wickets were
those of Andrews (19) who was got by Vennard, Dwyer (13), who was yorked by
Briggs and Clive Colleran (29) who was lbw to McCready. A stubborn stand by
Colleran and Ray Cutland, when several chances were missed by NIACUS, seemed
to be putting LCUA in control. Cutland then fell to a simple catch by O'Hara
off Vennard and McIlroy was out to a splendid catch at square leg by Trevor
Henry. Alan Waugh closed the innings in the next over by bowling David Walsh
for 7. LCUA were all out for 95 and NIACUS had won by 26 runs.
Match umpires were David Caldwell and Harry Henderson from the North
West, while Qualified Scorer Peter White
marked the home scorebook. Joy Muir did the first innings for the visitors
but struggled to come to terms with the box type scorebook and had to rely on
Peter's assistance. Ernie McCormick did the visitor's book in the second
innings, much to Joy's relief!
After the match the White Stick trophy was presented to a
victorious NIACUS side with Andy Clement getting the Man of the Match and
being presented with the Tommy Thompson Award. All the speeches referred to
the absence AGAIN of NIACUS Chairman Bob Kane. Liam Keegan (LCUA President)
voiced his dissatisfaction at the efforts of his side and vowed to do
"whatever it takes, both on and off the field" to ensure a Leinster
victory in Dublin in 2002!
Sure enough, despite winning the toss at Rathmines a year
later, NIACUS could only manage to score 145 all out. There was suspicion raised about the
eligibility of the 5 new Leinster
players! In answer, Leinster
scored 146 for 7, winning by 3 wickets with the last ball of the match! Cyril Vennard took 3 for 12 but not a
single Champagne moment
could be found. Tom Mooney of Leinster
was awarded Man of the Match for his 20 not out and 0-13 off 6 overs.
This was to be JE McCall’s last match for NIACUS (he played 11
times) and he celebrated in style, being out for 0, first ball! PL O’Hara also finished his playing days in
equally good style, although he managed to last 5 balls before being run out
for 0! Paddy played in all 13 White
Stick Trophy matches from 1989 to 2002.
NIACUS tried to fight back in 2003 at Comber, bringing in 7 new
caps and a new Captain – Ian Houston and a new Manager – Paddy O’Hara. There was real hope of a win with players
like Alan Neill, Noel McCarey and Keith Smith! Leinster
won the toss and batted, scoring 220 for 6 in 35 overs. Top scorer was Clive Colleran, with 81,
while Joey Mooney made 50. Alan Neill
and Keith Smith took their first wickets for NIACUS while Trevor Henry’s
stumping of captain John Andrews off Cyril Vennard was crucial in keeping the
Leinster total below 300! The NIACUS reply was nothing short of
dismal, being dismissed for 121! Top
scorer was Reggie McNally with 28, while Nigel Parnell took 3 for 40. The Champagne Moment was John Andrew’s
diving wicketkeeper’s catch to dismiss Reggie McNally. LCUA thus won by 99 runs, a disaster for
NIACUS Manager and Captain duo of O’Hara and Houston.
Fortunes were reversed at Rathmines in 2004 where NIACUS
restricted LCUA to 150 for 8, with last year’s Man of the Match, Clive
Colleran, bowled by Keith Smith for 34. New boy Ian Latham took 3 for 18
while captain Alan Neill top scored with 71 not out, NIACUS winning by 7
wickets and reclaiming the Trophy. The
Champagne Moment was shared between Louis Fourie for a catch to dismiss JF
McCall and JF McCall took a slip catch to dismiss McCann for 11.
Match 16 was at Comber and NIACUS won the toss and elected to bat,
scoring 140 for 9 in their 35 overs.
Top scorer was again Alan Neill who made 56, while Kailash
and Joey Mooney each lifted 3 wickets.
The Leinster
innings started badly, with Keith Smith dismissing captain John Andrews clean
bowled for 1. However, Colleran (44)
and Desai (54 and Man of the Match)) ensured that Leinster
came home to win by 5 wickets. The
Champagne Moment went to Willie Dwyer for a diving slip catch to dismiss JF
McCall.
NIACUS
8 - LCU&SA 8
To
be continued on 23rd September 2006
at North County!
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