Sheffield Daily Telegraph – Tuesday 22 April 1930

Midland League.

Scarborough almost safe For the Title.

Heavy Scoring Games

Two of the leading Midland League teams had runaway wins yesterday, Bradford Reserves beating Scunthorpe 9 —0, and Scarborough piling on eight goals against Rotherham United Reserves’ one. Barnsley Reserves won at Mansfield, and the leading positions remained unaltered, Scarborough practically ensuring themselves of the championship.

Before a crowd of 4,000 Scarborough were the more aggressive side from the start and were leading 3—l at half-time. They took complete command of the game in the second half and added five more goals. Scorers for Scarborough were Clayson (three), Nelson (two), Hill (two, one from penalty), and Stoddart, who put through his own goal. Parker scored for Rotherham United Reserves.

Had Wath shown more steadiness in front of goal they would have done more than draw I—l against Lincoln City Reserves. As it was they had far the best of the game, but they could not finish effectively. Wath gave trials to Chapman and Hopwood, both of whom did well. Chapman being Wath’s best forwards. Begg was the most dangerous raider for Lincoln. The scorers were Begg for Lincoln and Walsh for Wath.

There was little difference between Mexborough and Gainsborough on the Mexborough ground. The visitors had the better of matters in the first half, and secured the lead through Mills, but Wroe put Mexborough on level terms before the interval. In the second half Mexborough played in persevering style, but for Gainsborough missed a penalty kick. Fifteen minutes from the end Mexborough secured the victory, Vollens converting a spot kick. The Mexborough defence prior to the interval was good, and Tavlor was stout defender all through. Wright and Rutter were the_ best forwards of the home attack, and for Gainsborough, Burridge was a clever goalkeeper, well covered by stout backs. Smith, their inside right, was the best forward on the field.

Fine Defensive Play.

Loughborough Corinthians beat Frickley Colliery 2—1 at Loughborough, yesterday, Frickley played a dashing game against a better side and were unlucky not to draw. Hackett played splendidly in goal and was supported two clever backs, Hamilton and Chipperfield. Jarrett, at centre-half, was another outstanding player. White (2) scored for Loughborough and Jarrett for Frickley.

Doncaster Rovers Reserves had no difficulty in beating Denaby United 3—1. The goal scorers were McConnell (2) and Paterson for Doncaster and Green (L.) for Denaby. With better judgment the Rovers might have increased their score, for many delightful openings were worked by McConnell, Patterson, and Robinson. Doncaster’s defence was too good for the Denaby attack, in spite of plucky work by L. and A. Green. Shenton and Woodhead were strong defenders for Denaby.

Although Barnsley showed the better ball control they were somewhat fortunate get away from Field Mill, yesterday, with two points. They beat Mansfield Town 5—2. Mansfield led at the interval 2—l. hut the visitors drew level and scored (he winning goal ten minutes from the end. The Mansfield scorers were Murphy and Whilde. and (2) and Ridyard scored for the winners.

Finishing, the Vital Factor.

Chesterfield, who left both points at. Grantham, were beaten 2—l in the return game. Chesterfield had sufficient chances in the first half to have made their position safe, but Taylor (S. J.) was the only one to score. Although the home team had most of the play their work in front of goal was weak. After the interval Grantham enjoyed more of the game, and Watson and Keeton each got the ball into an empty goal. A feature was the clever goalkeeping of Robertson.

Wombwell played a better game against Hull City than their defeat 4—o would signify. They did not, however possess the polish and finishing skill of the Hull forwards, whose toll of goals would have been greater but for the security of Hopkinson and Blake and the fine goalkeeping of Best. Hull’s goals were scored by Williams (2), Surrey and Turner, the last from penalty kick. Both teams missed chances in the goalless second half.

As a rule, the game at Worksop, where Shirebrook were the visitors, was dull and uninteresting Worksop’s 3—0 win was not unexpected, but nevertheless it was the first time Rhirebvook had been defeated at Central Avenue since their return to the Midland League. It was an even game in the first half, but afterwards Worksop bombarded the Shirebrook goal. The home team gave a trial to A. Buxton, back from the district, and he placed well. In the first half Parden headed a goal from Gledwin’s free kick and later Frith and Stanniland scored further goals for Worksop.

Lincolnshire ‘‘Derby.”

Grimsby Reserves gave poor account of themselves the return holiday match with Boston yesterday, losing 2 -0. Boston deserved the points, for the forwards were better combination than the home attack, who were badly served on the flanks, and Glover, the centre, was completely starved. Both Boston’s goals were scored before the interval, by Craven and Rawlings. Poskett was verv unreliable in the Grimsby goal, while Streets, at the opposite end, had the lightest task of all.

A large holiday crowd saw Newark and Notts County Reserves draw at Newark. The home team got one half an hour, through Hoddinott, and would have got more but for wasted opportunities. In the last Quarter of hour County Reserves had a burst of scoring. Matthews equalised from penalty. Smith gave them the lead with a grand drive, and Matthews added a third. After half-time it was a dingdong struggle between the visiting defence and the home forwards. Eventually Sharpe got one for Newark, and, with five minutes to go, Hoddinott headed a beauty past Hamson. The County gave trial several new players, including Marshall, from Billinghay (Lincs.), who showed well at centre half.