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On 23rd September 1949 an article was entered in the Nottingham Evening Post entitled “Cricket thrives in Thrumpton”

The end of season report reads

Cricket thrives in Thrumpton, a trentside village with a population of 128.

The local team which was formed 70 years ago have just completed the most successful season in their history. Of 30 matches played, 22 were won, 7 were lost and 1 drawn.

A total of 2630 runs were scored by the team, compared with 1747 made by opposing batsmen.

C Towers topped the batting list. He scored a total of 375 runs for an average of 22.6.

The team were particularly strong in its bowling, E Chettle, A Butler, E Stone and R Stone all having averages under 6.

The best figures were returned by E Chettle who took 64 wickets for an average of 4.78, although E Stone claimed the greater number of wickets – 71.

President: Rev. Lord Byron

Acting President: Hon George Seymour Esq

Vice Presidents: Mr Anthony, Mr R Cursham, Mr S Jones, Mr F Priestley, Mr J Shaw, Mr T Stapleton, Mr A Small, Mr G Towers, Mr CW Towers, Mr FW Towers, Mrs FW Towers, Mr HC Williams

Captain: Mr R Stone

Vice Captain: Mr E Chettle

Secretary: Mr E Chettle

Treasurer: Mr S Shaw

Committee: Mr D Chettle, Mr E Chettle, Mr Harper, Mr W Pepper, Mr S Shaw, Mr J Smith, Mr R Stone

Groundsmen: Mr D Chettle, Mr E Chettle

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