The Archive · 1938

Lanes Defeat Warwick By Narrow Margin

Notts Run Away with Easy Victory Over Hants

London, Aug. 31, Lancs won by a narrow margin on their first innings against Warwick at Blackpool, hitting up for seven declared against Warwick's 321, In their second innings, scored 152 for seven declared.

accounting for 120 runs dut of the Hopwood distinguished himself by first innings' total.

Worcester won two wickets against Northants at Worcester, scoring the unimpressive total of 104 in their first innings, and 287 for eight in their second, as against Northants' 200 and 140, Notts ran away with am easy victory against Hants at Böurnemouth, winning by a clear 167 runs.

Surrey defeated Middlesex on their first innings at Lords, Gregory and Squires both passing the century mark, Details:—

At Blackpool—Lanes beat Warwick on their first innings. Lancs 338/7 declared (Hopwood 120), and 152 for seven declared. Warwick 321 (Wilkinson five for 79), and 81 for two.

At Worcester—Worcester beat Northants by two wickets. Northants 200 and 140 (Howarth five for 51), Worcester 104 (Timms six for 18) and 287 for eight.

At Bournemouth—Notts beat Hants by 167 runs. Notts 203 (Boyes five for 58) and 349 (Heane 106 not aut, Heath five for 18). Hants 310 and TS, rd's—Surrey Middlesex NOW 2.30, 5, 7, 9.15 pan.

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