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Mr. Downey presenting the Amateur League championship cup to Brian Taylor, captain of the Clarion CC. Also in the group are league officials and captains of winning teams with their trophies.
Cricketers of two Burnley Leagues had a joint presentation at the Clarion Club on Wednesday evening. The Mid-week League which has just concluded its first season, combined for the event with the Burnley Amateur League whose chairman Mr. Jim Tattersall, presided.
The Mid-week champions Burnley United were recipients of the H. D. Cocker Memorial Shield from Mr. Albert Cocker, who presented the trophy in memory of his father. The Amateur League trophies were presented by Mr. Jack Downey, chairman of Belvedere - Calder Vale Sports Club, the awards being as follows:-
League championship Clarion (runners-up, Miners); Clarion Knock-out Cup, Michelin (Edward Wood Shield for defeated finalists, Belvedere); Cookson Cup, Clarion (beaten finalists, Keighley Green); 18 overs competition, Bank Hall (runners-up, Miners). Batting prize - R. Atherton; bowling prize - J. Sagar. The Jasmit award for sportsmanship went to Burnley Lane amateurs for the third year in succession.
Mr. Don Smith, president of the Amateur League, congratulated Mr Frank Brogan on the success of the Mid-week competition and thanked amateur league officials for their work during the season and the Clarion Club for their hospitality.