Failsworth falter in face of tall order

YOUR CALL: Ben Ingham (left), captain of Hulme Grammar School, and MCC select X1 skipper Nigel Heap toss up before their annual challenge at Werneth Cricket Club. The MCC declared on 242 for two, with Hulme dismissed for 125 in reply.

CRICKET: FAILSWORTH Macedonia had it all to do after they conceded 384 runs against East Lancs PM in division one of the Site Electrical North Manchester League.

And the tough task was beyond Failsworth, who were bowled out for 148.

Springhead experienced mixed fortunes over the weekend.

They suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Littleborough Lakeside, but hit back to beat Blackley by 101 runs.

Greenfield thirds also enjoyed victory in division three, dismissing Elton Vale thirds for 107 in reply to 150 all out.

Scores —

Saturday, division one: Springhead 159, Littleborough Lakeside 163-4; Failsworth Macedonia v Tottington St Johns — no result.

Division two: Roytonians v Elton Vale IIs — no result.

Division four: Springhead IIs 162, Darcy Lever IIIs 164-6.

Sunday, division one: East Lancs PM 384-6 dec, Failsworth Macedonia 148; Springhead 223, Blackley 122.

Division two: Saddleworth IIIs 198-6, Littleborough IIIs

202-8.

Division three: Greenfield IIIs 150, Elton Vale IIIs 107.