In Newcastle District Cricket, Belmont took care of Wests, while Jeff Goninan belted 189 for Stockton – the highest individual score in local 50 over cricket history.
Uni beat Toronto, City easily accounted for Charlestown.
Waratah’s season is off to a great start with back-to-back wins, while Hamwicks downed Merewether.
The Lions tail was doing it’s best to wag, but Hamwicks were keen on getting back in the pavillion.
Sam Palmer lobbed one to Abe Gibson off the bowling of Sam Webber for the ninth wicket.
Merewether’s innings were nearly over a short time later, but Matt Webber’s appeal for LBW was turned down.
Andy Maher returned to the attack and ended Dan Morton’s short tenure at the crease.
Hamwicks were batting before lunch, and Matt Jones and Mark Dries were getting on with the job.
The visitors easily accounting for the defending premiers.
