South Yorkshire Times August 12, 1950
Ellis’s 79
Mexborough 177 Denaby & Cadeby 178 for 3
Mexborough lost their return match with Denaby on Monday for one reason only – bad fielding and inability to return the ball accurately.
Mexborough were all out for 177 and Denaby replied with 178 for 3. The spectators, including a strong contingent from Denaby, were entertained to some delightful cricket. Denaby opening bat Arthur Ellis scored 79 not out. After a cautious opening, he brightened up considerably and drove Barron hard through the covers for four, followed by a two and another four. His partner then was J Richards. After Richard had scored 30 in 80 minutes, Ellis was joined by R Cory (picture) and together they took the score to 176 before Cory was out trying to make the winning hit. Top scorer for Mexborough was J Wightman (54) and E Cadman and H Vickers had 33 each. R Cory took three for 37.
Richards had scored 30 in 18 minutes, Ellis was Joined by R. Cory and together they took the score to 176 before Cory was out trying to make the winning hit. Tag_ scorer for Mexborough was J. Wig_htm , (54) and E Cadman and H. Vickers had 33 each. R. Cory took 3 for 37.