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SPCL 2 & 3 - 100% record tag must go for Easton or Services
Mike Vimpany - 24 May 2002
The tag of undisputed Southern Electric Premier League Division 2 leaders is up for grabs when Easton & Martyr Worthy face United Services at the David Roth Memorial Ground, Cockets Mead, 1pm.
After three successive wins, the pair boast the only unblemished Division 2 records, with high-scoring United Services currently five points clear of Steve Green's side.
Both leadership contenders expect to be at full strength, although Damien Carson's hamstring injury has caused US to put seamer Guy Lewis on stand by.
The Hampshire Academy, whose unbeaten start was shattered by Rowledge's thrilling three-run Rose Bowl victory last weekend, should return to winning ways at enigmatic Lymington, who have lost two of their first three games.
Tony Middleton's selection will hinge on how a number of players come through four Hampshire's 2nd XI one-day matches this week.
For the first time this season Trojans should be at full strength, with key all-rounders Pat Douglas and Chris Mitchell set to make their first appearances of the season.
"We've had a lot of injuries and unavailabilities so far, so it will be nice to put out our best available side," said in-form skipper Simon Williams.
That's bad news for Winchester KS, who are anchored to the foot of Division 2 after collecting only 11 points from three successive defeats.
Jimmy Taylor's return from soccer duties will boost Winchester, who have been shot out for scores of 112, 115 and 83 so far.
Sparsholt, who inflicted Winchester's latest defeat, face a testing visit to Rowledge, who are bubbling after last week's Academy victory.
Division 3 leaders Purbrook visit Gosport Borough, while Paultons go to second-placed Hambledon, who are unable to field their overseas player, Australian Lee Burns, who is ineligible in the absence of a stipulated coaching qualification.
St Cross Symondians, surprisingly beaten at Portsmouth II last week, are without Steve Shaw against Redlynch & Hale. John Boniface comes in.
Alton and Waterlooville aim for a third successive win against newly promoted pair Hartley Wintney and Ventnor, while Tim Richman returns after a two season absence to play for Flamingo against Bashley (Rydal) II.
Undefeated New Milton include Dean Miller in an otherwise unchanged squad at Havant II.
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| Players/Umpires | Tony Middleton, James Taylor. |
| Tournaments | Southern Electric Premier League |
| Season | English Domestic Season |