Procter’s solid show for Lancs

CRICKET: ROYTON CC professional Luke Procter scored 45 from 77 balls as Lancashire made 313 in their first innings on the opening day of their LV= County Championship match in Durham.

Opener Paul Horton was the mainstay of the Lancashire innings with 94.

WOODHOUSES remain top of the Lees Brewery Lancashire County League Division One table following two weekend victories.
A Nick Hardman hat-trick helped them to dismiss visitors Stand for 96 yesterday.

Mike Cassidy’s men passed that total for the loss of a single wicket.

Victory came 24 hours after a convincing triumph at Woodbank.

Josh Tolley produced an undefeated 109 as the visitors raced to 206 for four, and Luke Swards took five for 43 as the hosts were bowled out for 159.