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Penola favoured on home turf

November 21, 2008

This weekend’s fifth round of roster games in the XXXX Gold Barber Shield are all shaping as attractive propositions for home teams.

The ladder took on a new shape last weekend when the Northern Knights moved into the top four, while leaders Yahl were dragged back to the challengers slightly. Read more

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New major sponsor for MGDCA

November 21, 2008

The Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association has announced Gambier Earth Movers as its new major sponsor for all representative matches for the next three seasons.

MGDCA president Mr Bryon Cleaver yesterday welcomed GEM on board for the City v Country, Whitty Shield and Cross Border Cup commitments that his organisation will be involved in. Read more

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East and Mil Lel open with victories

November 18, 2008

East Gambier and Mil Lel drew first blood in the opening round of the XXXX Gold One Day Cup cricket competition at the weekend.

East held on with a wicket to spare in its home fixture against West Gambier, while Mil Lel scored a four wicket victory over a hapless North Gambier outfit, which is still searching for its first victory in the Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association’s premier Barber Shield competition as well. Read more

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Six teams compete for one-day title

November 15, 2008

The inaugural XXXX Gold One Day Cup - conducted by the Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association - will start tomorrow, weather permitting.

Originally the opening round was scheduled for November 2 until the climate intervened causing both fixtures to be postponed. Read more

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Top clash tipped at McDonald Park

November 14, 2008

One of the most anticipated fixtures on the Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association’s Barber Shield roster - East v Yahl - is the undoubted highlight of this weekend’s fourth round of roster matches.

Scheduled for McDonald Park, this match pits the reigning premier from the 2007-08 season against last year’s minor premier and current ladder leader. Read more

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Primary school student takes 4-0

November 13, 2008

Mulga Street Primary School student Ryan Hosking could be the next big cricket name to come from the Limestone Coast if his figures from last weekend are anything to go by.

Hosking (10) didn’t set the world on fire with the bat when his team, West Gambier Red took on Mil Lel, making just seven runs.

But the opening pace bowler let his actions do all the talking in the Mil Lel batting innings when he took 4-0, including a first over hat trick! Read more

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Cricket grand finalists meet again

November 7, 2008

Last season’s Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association grand finalists - East and North - will lock horns again tomorrow in Round 3 action of the Barber Shield.

East won the 2007-08 title with a comfortable eight wicket margin after bowling North out for 130 and 85. Read more

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Historic tie in cricket’s Barber Shield

November 4, 2008

Northern Knights gained its first points in an historic Mount Gambier District Cricket Association Barber Shield match when it tied with South Gambier at the weekend.

After restricting South to 8/222, the Knights — in only its second ever MGDCA A grade match - were bowled out for 222. Read more

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Mil Lel in form for Barber Shield

October 24, 2008

Mil Lel will be out to prove its giant-killing form in the opening round of the Mount Gambier District Cricket Association’s A grade Barber Shield was no fluke when it tackles reigning premiers, East Gambier on Saturday.

Mil Lel will host East Gambier at the Mount Gambier High School wicket over the next two weekends and will be looking to capitalise on its tremendous start. Read more

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Cricket carnival selection recognised

August 5, 2008

The City of Mount Gambier Junior Sports Assistance Fund has awarded $400 to Moung Gambier & District Junior Cricket for Mark Smith, 12, of Compton.

Mark was selected in the U13 State Boys SAPSASA cricket team and attended the national cricket carnival in Darwin from June 15-23.

“The fund is extremely pleased to make this donation which will assist our local sportsperson to achieve excellence and to be able to compete at a national level to gain valuable experience,” secretary Greg Muller said.

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