Batsmen fall short in pursuit of victory

CRICKET:

SPRINGHEAD and Failsworth Macedonia remain at the wrong end of division one in the Site Electrical North Manchester League.

In a clash featuring two of the bottom three teams, Springhead would have fancied their chances after restricting Robinsons to 136 all out. However, they managed just 72 in reply.

Failsworth faced a daunting task against table-toppers Rochdale Catholic Club. Requiring 249 for victory, they were dismissed for 146.

Scores —

Saturday, division one: Robinsons 136, Springhead 72; Rochdale Catholic Club 248, Failsworth Macedonia 146. Division two: Saddleworth IIs 107, Elton Vale 110-0. Division three: Failsworth Macedonia IIs 160-9, Rochdale Catholic Club IIs 161-4.

Sunday, division three: Failsworth Macedonia IIs 137-7, Thornham IIIs 106. Division four: Ashton Ladysmith IIs 136, Springhead IIs 129.