1961

From Toft Cricket Club

1961 Season

Officials and Committee
President David Cowburn
Chairman Leo Bent
Secretary Dave Ashton
Treasurer Albert Warburton
1st XI Captain Bill Burgess
2nd XI Captain

Kenny Valentine - died in his sleep June 1961 - age 15yrs

Club News

John Holland first season at Toft

Other Press reports

Toft 1st Team v. Old Altrinchamians Standing (L-R) Les Leach, Dave Yarwood, Tom Chadwick, Rod Morley, Graham Taylor, Ian Hardy Seated (L-R) John Holland, Dave Prosser, Piffy Allen, Bill Burgess, Mike Brookes, York Walker


Toft Lose Tourney by Two Runs

Toft Cricket Team pictured on Wednesday evening after a narrow defeat in the first round of the new Cheshire Cricket Conference Tournament to Old Altrinchamians.

Toft were out for 114 – just two short of their opponents total.


34th AGM of Toft CC held on 12th December 1961 at the Liberal Club

AGM – Summery

Only the chairman and 18 members were present

Awarded the Cheshire game v. the CCA on Sun 17 June 1962

Toft CC resigned from the Committee of the Cheshire Cricket Association

A Social committee is to be formed to further the activities of the club

Groundsman - H Curbishley resigns and is replaced by D Curbishley

Club broken into and it was estimated that over £10 had been stolen

Buffet dance held at Cottons

1st Team


Compiler Jeff Tenner