Identity area
Reference code
SJCR/SJCS/35
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Date(s)
- 1949 - 1970 (Creation)
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1 item, fabric
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Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Finding aids
Short summary of Willows Cricket Club history in Finding Aids Folder 11
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Note
The Willows [Cricket] Club existed to serve the needs of College members who did not aspire to a College team, or who were too committed to other sports, but would enjoy an occasional game of cricket. The idea was that the Secretary or Captain pinned an appropriate team-sheet on the College notice board, and the first 11 Johnians to sign it comprised the team for the following Saturday; others could volunteer to be scorers or umpires. The Club's opponents were nearby village teams, particularly those with attractive pitches on village greens, and which were flanked by village inns. According to one village the club was referred to as The Willows because the teams would play for a bit of broken cricket bat - that was the trophy. The club is known to have been in existence 1949-1970.