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Clifton
played a Lancashire touring side in 1925.
Thanks to Peter Stafford, who's mother took these (and other) photos, we
have a permanant record of the day. Others are on display in the clubhouse.
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The
first photographed professional, F.C. Watson (1882)
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1st
XI in 1968 Click on image for a
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2nd XI in 1966
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2nd XI Double Winners 2003
Hardcastle Shield & Isherwood Cup
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"Batsman's Drive" as it looked in
the 1980s |
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1st XI 1914 - centre front is Bill
Barrick who's career is detailed via the professional's page. |
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1977
Cross Cup Winning Side
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Back
Row. Howard Tonge, Tom Boardman, Gary Garner, Jeff Griffiths (snr),
Trevor Dempster, Graham Massey.
Front
Row. Paul Garner, Darren Paul, Brian Armstrong, Graham Robins, Neil
Page, Alan Sydall. |
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Second oldest photo in the club.
2nd XI May 26th 1906 ....... see below |
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..... and, as near as possible to
the original pose, 2nd XI May 27th 2006, 100 years and one day forward in
the club's history. |
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1971 2nd XI champions of
the Bolton Association
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Sportsman's
dinners have been a feature of club life since the early eighties. Organised
by Trevor Dempster and Neil and then Gordon Midgley, they have raised
thousands for the club.
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The
last wooden pavilion - before and during demolition 1986
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Dick
Naylor - professional 1941-1943
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A Lancashire Team visited in
1983 celebrating Jack Bond's testimonial.
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.....and some years earlier
in 1974, Harry Pilling had a testimonial game on the ground. Like all top
sportsmen of the day, Harry enjoyed a fag or two !! |
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