OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - British and Irish Baseball

as5680 · 02-22-2022, 05:05 PM

MONTHLY ROUND-UP: JULY 1875

LONDON AND SOUTH-EAST

Metropolitan League champions Clapham hold a one game lead at the end of July after suffering a 3-0 loss at the City of London Club to end the month. That defeat gave Angel the chance to draw level at the top but they were shocked 8-3 by the struggling Commercial Dock Workers on the same day. The Old Westminsters’ hopes were damaged by defeats at the hands of both Clapham and a revived Peckham team, whose challenge had been fading but who have now won their last three to join the Westminsters in a tie for third. Both Putney and The Regent’s Park are also within two games of the leaders as an exciting end to the season looks to be in store. Middlesex County League newcomers Brentford have stunned their rivals with a second successive undefeated month, extending their winning run to ten and moving a game clear in first place. They are a game clear of Edmonton, who lost narrowly to Brentford twice in July but won their other four games. Long time leaders Tottenham have lost their last four to drop down to third, while Strawberry Hill have also hit poor form having lost four of five in July to fall two games back.

Bexley Heath have a narrow lead in the Kent County League having won five out of seven games in July, including a crucial extra innings success over reigning champions Rochester. That began a run of three successive defeats for Rochester, who had been leading the way but are now one game back in third, behind a Gravesend team who also defeated them in the final game of the month. In Surrey, it was a mixed month for leaders Croydon who lost to both Wimbledon and Norwood but won their other three. They lead by a single game from Kingston, who began July with three consecutive losses to prevent them from being able to move into first place. Nobody else has a winning record, but Wimbledon and champions Norwood are just three games back with ten to play and so are not yet out of the running. West Ham have taken over at the top of the Essex County League despite a run of three successive defeats during July, as they overcame Forest Gate 5-2 to end the month. Forest Gate have now lost their last four, and the top two’s struggles have allowed Romford back into the race as they won their last three to sit just one game back in third.

NORTH-WEST

The Manchester and District League increasingly looks to be a battle between reigning champions Miles Platting and three-time winners Salford, who end July tied for first place. Salford had been clear at the top but fell 3-2 to Miles Platting when the two met and then lost their final game of the month in extra innings at Bolton, allowing the champions to draw level as they completed an undefeated month and extended their winning run to nine overall. Losing twice in a day to Salford seems to have dropped Bury out of the race, although there is still time to catch up should the two leaders falter.

Liverpool St Patrick’s have edged slightly further ahead at the top of the Liverpool and District League after a fascinating month which saw them lose first place to Sankey Brook only to win it right back when Sankey were beaten twice by St Helens. Sankey then defeated Liverpool to move within a fraction again, only to lose at Linacre the following week. A strong finish to the month keeps Great Float just about in the race, but they will need Liverpool to stumble over the coming weeks. In the Lancashire County League, Blackburn retain first place despite losing their final two games of July, including one to second placed Over Darwen. Darwen could have drawn level had they been able to follow that up with a win over Burnley, but they fell 3-1 and remain a game behind. Ribble lost three of their five games and could be starting to run out of chances to stay in the race.

YORKSHIRE

The Leeds and Bradford League this month became the second to confirm that it will allow its teams to pay players next year, although there does not at present seem any likelihood that this will mean regular midweek play. In this year’s title race, Leeds and Dewsbury end the month tied for the lead, with Leeds having moved to the top by beating Dewsbury twice at the start of the month only to then lose two against Hunslet the following week. Dewsbury took advantage to edge a game ahead again, but their loss to champions Bradford meant that Leeds were able to catch up once more. Bowling Old Lane are two games back in third but at present are not showing the consistent form they would need to make it a three-horse race. In the Sheffield and District League, Doncaster won five out of five in July to move two games clear of Barnsley, who needed a remarkable 14-10 win at Holmes Tail in their last game of the month to avoid falling further back. Hallamshire are the only other team with a winning record, as a four-game losing run during the month ended the revival of champions Sanderson’s Weir and seems to have ruled them out of the running this year.

MIDLANDS AND SOUTH-WEST

Having begun July with two wins and two defeats, Dudley Castle ended the month by winning four in succession and are looking increasingly like the next champions of the Birmingham and District League. They edged a game further ahead of Birmingham Main Line after Main Line’s 4-2 loss against Walsall in their final game of July, but Dudley and Main Line will meet twice to open August in a day which could prove pivotal. Small Heath and West Bromwich both suffered four defeats in the month to lose more ground. In the Bristol and District League, nobody has any real consistent form at present and Arno’s Castle lead the way by one game despite losing three games out of seven during July. Weston super Mare had looked strong early in the month but were kept a game behind by defeat against Swindon in their last game, while Avon Gorge are also one off the pace having lost three games out of four in mid-July. The champions look likely to be one of those three clubs, with all three hoping to be the ones who will finally find consistent form.

Helped by a 1-0 win when the teams met in mid-July, Ilkeston have caught Old Basford at the top of the Derby and Nottingham League. They won five games out of seven during the month and when Basford fell 3-2 to Derby on the final weekend, the two teams were left with identical records with ten games remaining. Derby sit third and are the only other team with a winning record but having lost three of five in July will need to find better form if they are to catch up. Leicester still lead the way in the Leicester and Northampton League’s first season, but only by a fraction after sharing two games with Northampton to end the month. Wellingborough are back in fine form, winning their last four games to close the gap, and will be able to return to first place if they can overcome Leicester in the first game of August.

SCOTLAND

Despite ending the month with defeat at the hands of Airdrie, Burgh of Partick still lead the Glasgow and District League by two games as they edge towards a third successive title. Tail o’ the Bank played only three games in July and lost two of them to fall back into third place, with Dundashill now leading the chase having won four out of five. They face Partick next, knowing that a win will move them to within a single game of the reigning champions. In the East of Scotland League, Dunfermline’s winning run reached a remarkable fifteen games before they fell to two identical 3-2 defeats in the same day at The Grange. They also lost their next game 5-1 against Fife rivals Kirkcaldy, but second placed Arthur’s Seat were not able to take full advantage. They lost three times in the month themselves and remain two games adrift of Dunfermline. Those teams are also due to meet to open the month of August, in a game which Arthur’s Seat must win to stay in close contention.

02-22-2022, 05:05 PM	#179
as5680 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Didcot, England Posts: 1,426	MONTHLY ROUND-UP: JULY 1875 LONDON AND SOUTH-EAST Metropolitan League champions Clapham hold a one game lead at the end of July after suffering a 3-0 loss at the City of London Club to end the month. That defeat gave Angel the chance to draw level at the top but they were shocked 8-3 by the struggling Commercial Dock Workers on the same day. The Old Westminsters’ hopes were damaged by defeats at the hands of both Clapham and a revived Peckham team, whose challenge had been fading but who have now won their last three to join the Westminsters in a tie for third. Both Putney and The Regent’s Park are also within two games of the leaders as an exciting end to the season looks to be in store. Middlesex County League newcomers Brentford have stunned their rivals with a second successive undefeated month, extending their winning run to ten and moving a game clear in first place. They are a game clear of Edmonton, who lost narrowly to Brentford twice in July but won their other four games. Long time leaders Tottenham have lost their last four to drop down to third, while Strawberry Hill have also hit poor form having lost four of five in July to fall two games back. Bexley Heath have a narrow lead in the Kent County League having won five out of seven games in July, including a crucial extra innings success over reigning champions Rochester. That began a run of three successive defeats for Rochester, who had been leading the way but are now one game back in third, behind a Gravesend team who also defeated them in the final game of the month. In Surrey, it was a mixed month for leaders Croydon who lost to both Wimbledon and Norwood but won their other three. They lead by a single game from Kingston, who began July with three consecutive losses to prevent them from being able to move into first place. Nobody else has a winning record, but Wimbledon and champions Norwood are just three games back with ten to play and so are not yet out of the running. West Ham have taken over at the top of the Essex County League despite a run of three successive defeats during July, as they overcame Forest Gate 5-2 to end the month. Forest Gate have now lost their last four, and the top two’s struggles have allowed Romford back into the race as they won their last three to sit just one game back in third. NORTH-WEST The Manchester and District League increasingly looks to be a battle between reigning champions Miles Platting and three-time winners Salford, who end July tied for first place. Salford had been clear at the top but fell 3-2 to Miles Platting when the two met and then lost their final game of the month in extra innings at Bolton, allowing the champions to draw level as they completed an undefeated month and extended their winning run to nine overall. Losing twice in a day to Salford seems to have dropped Bury out of the race, although there is still time to catch up should the two leaders falter. Liverpool St Patrick’s have edged slightly further ahead at the top of the Liverpool and District League after a fascinating month which saw them lose first place to Sankey Brook only to win it right back when Sankey were beaten twice by St Helens. Sankey then defeated Liverpool to move within a fraction again, only to lose at Linacre the following week. A strong finish to the month keeps Great Float just about in the race, but they will need Liverpool to stumble over the coming weeks. In the Lancashire County League, Blackburn retain first place despite losing their final two games of July, including one to second placed Over Darwen. Darwen could have drawn level had they been able to follow that up with a win over Burnley, but they fell 3-1 and remain a game behind. Ribble lost three of their five games and could be starting to run out of chances to stay in the race. YORKSHIRE The Leeds and Bradford League this month became the second to confirm that it will allow its teams to pay players next year, although there does not at present seem any likelihood that this will mean regular midweek play. In this year’s title race, Leeds and Dewsbury end the month tied for the lead, with Leeds having moved to the top by beating Dewsbury twice at the start of the month only to then lose two against Hunslet the following week. Dewsbury took advantage to edge a game ahead again, but their loss to champions Bradford meant that Leeds were able to catch up once more. Bowling Old Lane are two games back in third but at present are not showing the consistent form they would need to make it a three-horse race. In the Sheffield and District League, Doncaster won five out of five in July to move two games clear of Barnsley, who needed a remarkable 14-10 win at Holmes Tail in their last game of the month to avoid falling further back. Hallamshire are the only other team with a winning record, as a four-game losing run during the month ended the revival of champions Sanderson’s Weir and seems to have ruled them out of the running this year. MIDLANDS AND SOUTH-WEST Having begun July with two wins and two defeats, Dudley Castle ended the month by winning four in succession and are looking increasingly like the next champions of the Birmingham and District League. They edged a game further ahead of Birmingham Main Line after Main Line’s 4-2 loss against Walsall in their final game of July, but Dudley and Main Line will meet twice to open August in a day which could prove pivotal. Small Heath and West Bromwich both suffered four defeats in the month to lose more ground. In the Bristol and District League, nobody has any real consistent form at present and Arno’s Castle lead the way by one game despite losing three games out of seven during July. Weston super Mare had looked strong early in the month but were kept a game behind by defeat against Swindon in their last game, while Avon Gorge are also one off the pace having lost three games out of four in mid-July. The champions look likely to be one of those three clubs, with all three hoping to be the ones who will finally find consistent form. Helped by a 1-0 win when the teams met in mid-July, Ilkeston have caught Old Basford at the top of the Derby and Nottingham League. They won five games out of seven during the month and when Basford fell 3-2 to Derby on the final weekend, the two teams were left with identical records with ten games remaining. Derby sit third and are the only other team with a winning record but having lost three of five in July will need to find better form if they are to catch up. Leicester still lead the way in the Leicester and Northampton League’s first season, but only by a fraction after sharing two games with Northampton to end the month. Wellingborough are back in fine form, winning their last four games to close the gap, and will be able to return to first place if they can overcome Leicester in the first game of August. SCOTLAND Despite ending the month with defeat at the hands of Airdrie, Burgh of Partick still lead the Glasgow and District League by two games as they edge towards a third successive title. Tail o’ the Bank played only three games in July and lost two of them to fall back into third place, with Dundashill now leading the chase having won four out of five. They face Partick next, knowing that a win will move them to within a single game of the reigning champions. In the East of Scotland League, Dunfermline’s winning run reached a remarkable fifteen games before they fell to two identical 3-2 defeats in the same day at The Grange. They also lost their next game 5-1 against Fife rivals Kirkcaldy, but second placed Arthur’s Seat were not able to take full advantage. They lost three times in the month themselves and remain two games adrift of Dunfermline. Those teams are also due to meet to open the month of August, in a game which Arthur’s Seat must win to stay in close contention.