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BLACKHEATH NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
Contributed by (no email address supplied) on 07/07/03 20:07:55
Blackheath CC were not good enough to beat Easton on Sun 06/07/03 in the last 32 of the VCC. With Easton on 32-7 chasing Blackheath's 74 all out, victory looked certain. Unfortunatel...(more...)
Best Oversea's Yet??????
Contributed by (no email address supplied) on 07/06/03 06:58:08
Will Brendan "Dubs" Dwyer be the best overseas player Blackheath has had? Only time will tell!!...(more...)
Come On Boys!
Contributed by (no email address supplied) on 07/06/03 06:54:27
Let's make it 4 in a row....(more...)
Great Victory Against Rowledge In The Village Knockout!
Contributed by Mike Chase ([email protected]) on 28/04/03 10:30:29
It was always going to be a thriller, but the tension in the air on Sunday 27th April was enough to frazzle the nerves of even the coolest of customers. The scene was set when Chase l...(more...)
Howzat From The African Bush
Contributed by Duanebotha ([email protected]) on 27/10/02 08:13:46
hi there fellas.how is everyone doing.i am well and just got back from the bush for 14 days.well lions killing buffalos and all this kind of things.i am on my last trip at the moment an...(more...)
Fantastic Victories Lift Spirits
Contributed by Mike Chase ([email protected]) on 03/09/02 13:37:57
Both the First and Second teams had great victories last meaning strong league run-ins for both teams. The first XI have now have a chance of finishing 3rd while the seconds may still ...(more...)
The Re-introduction Of The End Of Season Club Match
Contributed by Mike Chase ([email protected]) on 09/08/02 22:19:16
Contrary to popular rumour, this is my first visit to this amazing website, and well done to Webby for putting together such a great advert for the club, spoilt only by rude, lude and u...(more...)
Dream On Dreamer
Contributed by Isaac Hunt ([email protected]) on 08/08/02 10:11:06
Just a follow up to the Bored Spectator: 1. Only Aussie Steve would have made that diving catch. Certainly none other of the ageing, fleshy, greyheads from the Saturday team could have...(more...)
Blackheath 2s 'H' Vs Richmond
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 06/08/02 11:48:20
This one was rained off, but keep a date in your diary for Saturday 21st September. The 1st 11 have challenged us to a game. They have upped the ante of this 'Friendly' inter-club fixt...(more...)
Blackheath 2s 'H' Vs Surrey Ovallights 28th July
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 02/08/02 13:49:48
10 out of 10 for the miracle coin!! Although scheduled to play Windlesham on the fixture list, our reputation as a no nonense, hard-nosed cricketing phenomena, sent them scurrying unde...(more...)
Blackheath Sunday 2nds 'H' Vs Wimbledon United July 21st 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 24/07/02 13:51:22
9 out of 9... On an unstoppable roll. PJH elected to bat first on a very good wicket and Blackheath put on their most impressive batting display of the season, scoring 228 all out. Af...(more...)
Blackheath Sunday 2nds 'A' Vs Shere July 14th 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 17/07/02 18:08:51
I won't beat around the bush or at least not any bush, but I haven't seen so much cheating since Mr McCheat from Cheatsville took his family on Safari and got eaten by a Cheetah. Their...(more...)
Blackheath IIs Vs Waverley 'H' 7th July 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 12/07/02 14:32:01
Disaster strikes.. Blackheath IIs lose only the second game of the season. It started so promisingly with PJH winning the toss yet again to make it 7 out of 7. Having put Waverley into...(more...)
Blackheath Sunday 2nds 'H' Vs Park Hill June 23rd 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 08/07/02 18:27:39
PJH strides out to the middle, flips the coin, wins the toss, field 1st, bar to open early, job done, feet up, light cigar. Having taken the new ball, definitely Australian in its orig...(more...)
Under 13 Vs. Thames Ditton - Better And Better, But Still No Win
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 24/06/02 13:18:26
Each week the Under 13�s get better, but we�re still waiting for our first win of the season. A sunny Blackheath Sunday morning (smell the coffee and freshly mown grass) heralded a visi...(more...)
Blackheath Sunday 2nds 'H' Vs Merrow June 16th 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 20/06/02 12:42:51
There's only onnnnnne Blacheath 2nds, Onnnnnnne Blackheath 2nds, Walking along singing there song, Walking in the Blackheath wonderland. The winning start to the season gains momentum ...(more...)
Under 11 Vs. Farncombe - Probably The Best Fielders In The World
Contributed by Andrew Cox (no email address supplied) on 17/06/02 15:17:53
Denmark - pah! Bring on Brazil - and so with Blackheath U 11 Cricket Club........Farncombe - it was never in doubt! Yes I'm happy to report that the boys done well on Sunday beating ...(more...)
Under 11 Vs. Guildford - Close, But No Cigar
Contributed by Andrew Cox (no email address supplied) on 17/06/02 15:15:14
Well, I have to say that every game we play, we get another aspect of the game right. Last week against Normandy I said we needed batting practice as we lost 44 runs worth of wick...(more...)
Blackheath Sun IIs 'A' Vs Godalming 2nd June 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 11/06/02 16:47:06
A Cliff Thornburn of a match interspersed with moments of Ronnie O'Sullivan. The pitch was a dead pudding, with about as much life in it as France have in the World Cup. Oh it feels go...(more...)
Blackheath Sun IIs 'No Play' Vs Westcott 'A' 11th June 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 11/06/02 16:07:48
Rain Rain Rain...............(more...)
Is Blackheath Still Allive
Contributed by Ian Botham (botham@[email protected]) on 11/06/02 12:50:43
why do i not see any of the results in this news headlines.i have always been interested in the club from a very young age.well i think it is time the club get someone more reliable to ...(more...)
Blackheath Sun IIs 'No Play'
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 27/05/02 15:15:04
A paddling of ducks waddled serenely across the outfield as the rain lashed down.......(more...)
Blackheath Sun 2nds 'A' Vs Seven Sports CC
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 22/05/02 15:06:28
I won't dwell on the result. Suffice to say that we came a very close second. Excellent game of cricket, that was in the balance right upto the point when it was no longer in the balan...(more...)
Under 11's Off The Mark
Contributed by Andrew Cox ([email protected]) on 20/05/02 19:16:11
Following on from a somewhat lacklustre performance in their first W. Surrey Colts League match of the 2002 season, in which they lost disappointingly to a strong Cranleigh side, the Bl...(more...)
Blackheath Vs Milford 'Invisibles' - 'H' - 12th May 2002
Contributed by Pedros (no email address supplied) on 14/05/02 18:07:14
'' Its the smallprint, stupid!'', ''TBC or not TBC, that is the question.'' 11 Blackheath bulldogs arrived raring to go, including Tom 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' Jones, without an...(more...)
Hows Are We All?
Contributed by Jay Taylor ([email protected]) on 14/05/02 09:43:51
How is everyone going down at Blackheath? I am very well. I have recently been checking out this site and have found no results or fixtures for the first and second 11's. I am hoping th...(more...)
Wood Street 'H' - 5th May 2002
Contributed by Pedros ([email protected]) on 07/05/02 13:40:11
A bracing windy day greeted the ragtag fleet of the Sunday 2nd XI at Blackheath. All the usual suspects were present, bar Issie and Roger, keen to show how valuable their winter trainin...(more...)
Horsley And Send 2 - Groundhog Day
Contributed by Chief Butalesi ([email protected]) on 24/09/01 13:41:54
They only went and did it again didnt they. At least we got a kingly 91 all out this time. Pete did well (3 wkts) and hat trick opportunity - before being spanked around the ground by a...(more...)
Sun 2nd XI - Rorke's Drift
Contributed by The Facts (justthefacts@crowncourt) on 04/09/01 12:09:58
What a debacle this fixture was. The facts as that I put before the court are: Oppo bring their own van and motheaten sofa. Oppo were in trouble at 35 for 5 and started calling everyt...(more...)
VILLAGE KNOCK-OUT NEWS
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 12/07/01 10:29:41
For anyone who doesn't know, having won the Surrey and Berkshire Group for the umpteenth time 2 weeks ago, we now have a "last 32" clash against the Hampshire champions, Easton and Mart...(more...)
Youth Policy Pays Off?
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 02/07/01 11:25:21
The average age of the Blackheath 1st XI vs. Sydenhurst Ramblers (Sunday 1st July) was 21 (according to my dodgy calcs). If you then exclude Messrs Dave Robson (65) and James Reid (37 g...(more...)
Verdayne Gardens � Miles Away, Miles Apart.
Contributed by The Legend (Vice&VirtueCommittee;@Taleban.co.ag) on 02/07/01 11:20:57
Another Sunday, another win for the Sunday 2nd XI. A compass and homing pigeon would have been the most useful thing to have in your kit bag this week. These tools would have at least ...(more...)
1st XI - It's The Chase And Redpath Show, But No Win
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 02/07/01 11:14:19
Mike Chase and Andrew Redpath both scored centuries in a 200 run second wicket stand as the Firsts amassed 258-3 in 49 overs at Old Rutlishians on Saturday (30th June). They missed the ...(more...)
Rorkes Drift II
Contributed by Battle ([email protected]) on 26/06/01 14:55:10
Looks like the Saturday II's could do with some inspirations from the Sunday II's. They certainly seem to know how to overcome overwhelming numbers and conditions. (Michael Caine is 32)...(more...)
Blackheath Gents Charm Sulhampstead
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 26/06/01 11:51:40
A visit from a team of REAL sportsmen from Sulhampstead on Sunday (24th June) enabled Blackheath to show their own true sporting nature, and win comfortably, too. In a match when not a ...(more...)
Chase Is Ace (but There's Really "No Need")
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 26/06/01 11:41:58
The 1st XI cruised to victory on Saturday (23rd June) at home to Warlingham. Having won the toss we bravely opted for the long, hot fielding session, and it took 53 overs to bowl the vi...(more...)
Sunday 2nd XI - Heroics On Show
Contributed by The Jemster ([email protected]) on 26/06/01 11:24:29
Sunday 24th June. Away to Frimley Green. 82 degree heat. Nine Blackheath men. Need I say more? Yes, perhaps this....Good toss-winning and then batting put BCC 2nds on 220 (40 overs). A...(more...)
Welcome To The Pleasure Dome
Contributed by Holly Johnston ([email protected]) on 25/06/01 23:51:21
Blackheath 2nd XI vs Englefield Green 2nd XI Saturday 23rd June 2001 After conceding the toss to Englefield, Blackheath were generously ask to bat by Englefield�s skipper. Generous i...(more...)
Home Umpire In Aledged Bung Scandal
Contributed by Peter Horsting ([email protected]) on 19/06/01 13:21:16
Having dominated the game, the Sunday 2nds contrived to gain defeat from the jaws of victory. With many of the team suffering from 'The Party' at the Bassett household on Sat night. R...(more...)
P.C. McDoughnut - Geez, You ENGLISH Policemen Are Wonderful
Contributed by George (LB)W Bush ([email protected]) on 19/06/01 11:27:51
Lordy, that policeman of yours is one cool dude. In the ol' US of A if a cop doesn't like someone he just shoots him dead. In England, guys like P.C. Dallas McDoughnut go unarmed into c...(more...)
1st XI League - The Story So Far
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 19/06/01 11:00:28
The 1st XI have had a good-ish start to the 2001 season. Following an early loss to potential champions Woking and Horsell we won three in a row against Alleyne Old Boys, Cobham, and Ch...(more...)
Keep Upto Date
Contributed by Tim Seebold ([email protected]) on 12/06/01 13:13:39
Please could you keep the web site upto date with this years fixtures and results. Like many others I think the web site is a great idea only if kept upto date, I am sure more banter wi...(more...)
How Are We Doing This Season?
Contributed by Ed ([email protected]) on 10/06/01 09:55:23
Any chance of someone posting a short note to tell me how we're doing so far this season....(more...)
SHOCK HORROR - NOBODY IS CONTRIBUTING NEWS STORIES!!
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 05/06/01 10:25:23
The Blackheath CC interactive newspaper is looking a little empty this season as the hordes who contributed interesting and (occasionally) witty entries last season don't seem to have g...(more...)

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Convincing Away Win For Sunday 2nd XI
Contributed by Jem Williams ([email protected]) on 15/09/00 11:47:54
A sunny, early-September day, a smattering of spectators beyond the babbling brook, and an unpredictable track. This was the backdrop for the latest victory of Blackheath Sunday 2nd XI,...(more...)
Better Cricket, Worse Verse
Contributed by Tall Backward Square ([email protected]) on 14/09/00 09:45:05
When Farncombe were top of the table, Nobody thought Blackheath were able To give them a thrashing, But we did, it was smashing! It's a modern day cricketing fable. ...(more...)
Thank Heavens For Denchy!!
Contributed by S.Horthair ([email protected]) on 11/09/00 17:50:50
The Sun in the heavens was beaming; The Breeze bore an odour of hay, My flannels were spotless and gleaming, My heart was unclouded and gay; The ladies all gaily apparelled, Sat ro...(more...)
A Fond Fairwell
Contributed by Tim Seebold ([email protected]) on 06/09/00 16:02:05
A Fond Fairwell to Gorden Dudley and Clive Ennis, who will be hanging up thier League cricket boots at the end of the cricket season. Thank you for your commitment thoughtout the last f...(more...)
MR ELLIS THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND RESPONSE
Contributed by Ian Botham (cricketclutck.co.uk) on 20/08/00 19:56:49
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS,AND I AM GLAD THAT YOU REALISE THE MISTAKES YOU ARE MAKING.THAT IS A GOOD START.IF EVERYONE ELSE CAN DO THA SAME THING BHCC SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR...(more...)
PUT BLACKHEATH OUT OF THEIR MISSERY
Contributed by VLADIMIR VOLTCKOV (WWW.VLADPING.XU IT.) on 14/08/00 16:25:04
PEOPLE ARE ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT BLACKHEATH CRICKET CLUB.WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS HOW COME THE TEAMS ARE NOT PERFORMING AS THEY SHOULD IF YOU THINK THAT THEIR HOLE SETUP IS SORT OF RUNNI...(more...)
Sunk By The Admiral
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 14/07/00 09:28:58
The Blackheath challenge for the Admiral Dunlop trophy, which had sailed majestically through the first two rounds without a ball being bowled, struck an iceberg in the semi-final at Cr...(more...)
Sat 2nd XI, 8.7.00
Contributed by CB Card ([email protected] and [email protected]) on 13/07/00 13:28:10
Blackheth won the toss and elected to bowl first. We bowled tightly and reduced Roehampton to 47 for 5 before a customary lack of concentration meant that Roehampton had scored 132 befo...(more...)
Boys Are Back In Town - Extended Version
Contributed by Pete "Curtly" Horsting ([email protected]) on 12/07/00 14:01:56
After a slow start to the season, the 2nd XI Sunday Team is really starting to hit its straps, with some good wins over opposition that always seen better prepared than ourselves. Obvio...(more...)
Get Your Wallets Out For Race Night On 18 August
Contributed by Isabelle Duncan ([email protected]) on 12/07/00 09:36:12
Blackheath CC are hosting a Race Night on Friday 18 August at 7:30pm - Everybody is welcome:Members and non-members. It's in our pavilion and tickets are only a fiver, which includes ...(more...)
First Colts Match - A Defeat, But We Are Still Winners
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 10/07/00 12:25:35
The first match for the newly-revived Colts section, on Sunday morning 9th July, was a huge success even though we lost. We batted first and scored 237 (20 overs per side, score starts ...(more...)
1st XI Turn The Corner At Last
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 10/07/00 12:12:52
A victory in the last over against Chertsey on Saturday 8th July was a much-needed change of fortune for the 1st XI after three successive defeats, but it wasn't plain sailing. After st...(more...)
2nd XI League Win - Saturday 1st July
Contributed by Charlie Card ([email protected]) on 07/07/00 17:31:57
BCC v Englefield Green 2nd XI. BCC 238 for 3 in 42 overs. Greenslade 104*, Dench 76. EGCC 157 all out in 30.4. Card 10.3.16.4 Parker 5.4,0,45,3 Also Paul Buchan made a comeback. DNB...(more...)
Colts 2000 Campaign - First Match On Sunday 9th July
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 06/07/00 11:45:05
The rebirth of Colts this season has been a huge success. Under the coaching of Graham Webb, Dave and James Robson, Clive Ennis and Isabelle Duncan we now have a list of around sixty bo...(more...)
1st XI Cricket News Up To 1st July 2000
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 02/07/00 11:37:27
The 1st XI made a cracking start to their first season in Surrey Championship Div III. We won the first two games against Woking & Horsell and Alleyn Old Boys, failed by only two runs t...(more...)
Second XI League News
Contributed by Charlie Card ([email protected]) on 27/06/00 11:48:15
The second XI league results are posted on the web site www.scleague.co.uk. I think they are updated on Friday evening, but no individual achievements are listed. Sat 24th we played Byf...(more...)
Blackheath Village Millenium Party A Great Success
Contributed by Graham Webb ([email protected]) on 30/05/00 11:43:04
On Bank Holiday Monday (29th May) the village held a party on the cricket pitch to celebrate the Millenium. Highlights included a photograph, taken by Terry Fincher, of everybody who at...(more...)