August 26th, 1944
Yorkshire Council Semi-Finals
Hickleton’s chances rounding off their best season since the club joined the Yorkshire Council are enhanced by the draw for the Council semi-finals. The draw gives Hickleton a home match with Featherstone which they ought to win. Hemsworth on the other hand are drawn away to Hanging Heaton. There is thus the chance of a South Yorkshire final between Hickleton and Hemsworrth.
District cricket fans will hope for this, for a final at a convenient venue should attract a big crowd and prove a fitting finale to a season in which clubs in this area on the whole, given a very good account of themselves.
The semi-finals will be played on Saturday, and if not decided will be completed on the following Monday.