For the first time in about 6 games Clowne won the toss and elected to put Shipley into bat. Linacre and Steers opened the bowling and made a good start having D. Cockane caught at point for 14 off the bowling of Linacre. However in the over Steers lured Mcdonough into a lofted cover drive and he was put down by Thompson for 2 how expensive would this mistake prove to be. 2 balls after this droped chance Steers had Brandrick bowled for 0. This brought the inform Rimmington to the crease and he helped put on 40 for the 3rd wicket before chasing a wide one from Ashley and was caught behind for 23. Josh Womble (making his 1st team debut) was then brought into the attack and soon settled into bowling a good line and length. He then had the Shipley skipper Abbott caught at mid on for 10. At the other end Mcdonough continued to punish anything loose from the Clowne attack and had moved on to his 50 A big fine was mounting up for Thompson. Next to go was Shaw who made 5. Next in was Kirk and he and Mcdonough added 64 and Mcdonough brought up his well made ton, however we was out soon after for 103 being bowled by Linacre but the damage was already done. Kirk (36) and Turner(12) then added a quick fire 30 off the last 4 overs to leave Shipley on 213-6. The pick of the Clowne bowlers was Linacre (14/3/67/2) However all bowlers contributed and stuck to the task in hand. It is also worthwhile mentioning a special appearance of Phil Bennett the waiter who brought out the drinks dressed in his suit for Ians wedding, and for Swanny who had started on the booze already!!