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Tales from The Wood and Other Grounds

Tales from The Wood and Other Grounds

James Malley4 Jun - 12:49

This Week in Our History (June 7th - June 13th)

This week a trio of games played on 'other grounds'.

Outwood vs. Nutfield – 8 June 1957

Outwood travelled to Nutfield for what turned out to be a remarkably one-sided affair. Batting first, The Wood posted 146 for 9 declared after 47 overs. The innings was anchored by number six batter L Streeter, who compiled a fluent 66 not out, including ten boundaries.

At tea, the match seemed delicately poised. But Nutfield’s reply was short-lived—just 11.2 overs and 35 minutes to be exact. They were bowled out for a mere 19, with their top scorer managing just 6 and four batters failing to score. Outwood’s bowlers were ruthless: Stanley took 3 wickets, while Young produced a devastating spell of 5.2 overs, 3 maidens, 6 for 4—a performance that will live long in club folklore.

UK Number 1 Single: “Yes Tonight Josephine” by Johnnie Ray.
UK Sporting Fact: On 7 June 1957, Mickey Stewart took seven catches in an innings for Surrey against Northamptonshire—a county cricket record at the time. (Later that summer Mickey Stewart would score 38 at The Wood playing in the “Big Match” that often included Surrey 1st XI players!)
In the News: That week, the UK was abuzz with the return of playwright Noël Coward, who arrived back in Britain to great public interest. His return was seen as a cultural moment, reflecting the country’s post-war artistic revival

Outwood vs. Blackboys – 10 June 1962

In this away fixture, Outwood struggled with the bat, losing wickets at regular intervals. The standout was D Steele, who carried his bat for a gritty 46 not out, helping the team to a total of 131.

Despite the modest score, The Wood’s bowlers made a strong start, reducing Blackboys to 23 for 3. However, a fourth-wicket partnership of 63 swung the momentum. Though Outwood picked up a few late wickets, Blackboys ultimately chased down the target, handing Outwood a 3-wicket defeat.

UK Number 1 Single: “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne featuring Wendy Richard.
UK Sporting Fact: From 9–12 June 1962, the touring Pakistan cricket team played Glamorgan at Cardiff Arms Park. Glamorgan won the match by 7 wickets, adding to Pakistan’s challenging tour of England.
In the News: On 11 June 1962, the infamous Alcatraz escape took place, capturing global headlines and inspiring decades of speculation and storytelling.
Outwood versus East Grinsted 11th June 2008
Our next historical fixture was a landmark occasion: the club’s first competitive Twenty20 match, played on neutral ground at Godstone. This early foray into the shorter format served as a precursor to the Surrey Slam competitions that would emerge around a decade later.
The match was a knockout fixture against East Grinstead, who batted first and posted a solid 143 for 6. Their innings was built on consistent contributions, with four of their batters reaching the 20s. Outwood’s fielding effort included three run outs, while John Hall, Tom Matthews, and C Cody each claimed a wicket.
In response, Outwood’s chase never quite found momentum. The batting lineup struggled to build partnerships, with the top score being just 13. Ultimately, the innings folded for 92 all out, resulting in a 51-run defeat in this historic first outing in the T20 format.

UK Number 1 Single: "Take a Bow" by Rihanna topped the charts.
UK Sporting Highlight: New Zealand won the 2008 Edinburgh Sevens, defeating England in the final and securing the overall IRB Sevens World Series title.
In the News: On 9th June, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez called on the FARC guerrilla group in Colombia to lay down their arms, a significant moment in Latin American politics.