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SPCL 3 - Kenway heroics not enough to save Hambledon Mike Vimpany (as published in Daily Echo) - 21 July 2002
Discarded Hampshire opener Derek Kenway cracked an undefeated 135 for Hambledon against New Milton at Ridge Meadow. But his century heroics failed to save Hambledon from a five-wicket defeat by the Southern Electric Premier League, Division 3 promotion contenders. Kenway and John Burdekin (48) rescued the Dons from a worrying 80-5 to 243-7 - but it didn't stop New Milton. The Hampshire cricketer bowled seven unsuccessful overs for 45 runs as New Milton stormed home with time to spare - Ryan Beck (65) and Dean Miller (49) leading the run chase. Top dogs St Cross Symondians thrashed Leckford by 166 runs with Mark Parker hitting a century and Richard Boote taking four wickets. Second-placed Alton lost by four wickets to Hursley Park, while Flamingo appear to be fading after losing by 76 runs to Purbrook. Bashley II all-rounder Jo Hall was detailed in a Portsmouth hospital overnight after being struck on the head in the 67-run defeat at Havant. Luke Wordley celebrated his Redlynch & Hale debut with a career-best 107, but was unable to stave off a 117-run defeat at Gosport, who piled up 322-5. Paultons, Ventnor and Waterlooville were also Premier 3 winners. © SPCL / Daily Echo / Mike Vimpany
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