MONTHLY ROUND-UP: MAY 1865
The end of May brings the Metropolitan League season to the one-third mark with the Old Westminsters now leading the way, despite beginning the month with a defeat to The Regent’s Park. The Westminsters won their remaining three games in May, including a 6-1 victory over previous pacesetters Clapham which moved them into first place. Clapham remain just a fraction behind, as both they and the Westminsters have seven wins to their name, Clapham having lost one more.
Angel Islington looked to be mounting a strong challenge after victory over Clapham to begin their May schedule, but they were beaten both by the Westminsters and a resurgent Regents team. Strongly fancied at the start of the year, The Regent’s Park entered May with just one win from six games but were victorious in all four of their contests this month, as pitcher Mark Howe finally found his form with two complete game shutouts.
The season is shaping up to be one of struggle for both Kensington and the City of London Club, as the only game won by either this month was Kensington’s success when the two met one another. Indeed, the City Club have now been defeated in their last six games and sit alone in last place, with only two wins to their name from ten games.
