Played at Victoria Park

- Season debut for Philip Barrass (and his 300mm camera lens)
- James Clossick back from cheek repair after blow suffered on same pitch v Victoria Park Juniors (now has helmet)
- Hackney Downs another strong opposition
- Lose only one wicket, two players reach half-centuries, on way to 163 total
- Only Mat Asquith's bowling penetrates
- Our batting crumbles, only Asquith, Steve Hamilton and John Shaw make double figures
- But we bat out our overs for 78 runs
- Spectator Peter Frisby loses bike (and running shoes) outside pub afterwards

Golden Age: John Shaw crafts the last-wicket stand                                         Photo: Philip Barrass

Eyes front: Philip Barrass lifts off                                                                          Photo: Tim Castle

Many more pictures from the game here...