Simon Langley 2.0

Cricket retrospect - taken from the Worksopian July 1936
Undoubtedly the outstanding feature of the season has been the weather; never has the rain been so persistent, and we have unfortunately had many matches scratched as a result. Starting with only one colour from last year, it was natural to expect the XI to show inexperience in their opening matches, and throughout the season the batting has been uneven - at times good, at other times definitely uncertain; too many of the side play slightly across the line of flight and this invariably leads to disaster. Some of the performances have been excellent, however notably against M.C.C., Sheffield Collegiate and the Craven Gentlemen - and there is no reason to suppose that with approximately seven of the XI again available next year the batting should not be as consistent and sound throughout the sides it has been spasmodically good this season. For P.N. Harvey, W.P.J. Walker, D.E.C. Coleman, W.D. McConnell, K. Hall and captain, G. Martyn have all played excellent innings at times.

The bowling, while lacking in variety, has proved very steady - the brunt of the attack having fallen on G. Martyn, P.E.F. Rhodes and F.E. Warburton, who have all done well, as at the moment each has taken 23 wickets at a cost of just over 12 runs a-piece. They have been fortunate in having the assistance of the best fielding seen for many years at the School. The standard in all the matches has been exceptionally high and has done much to make up for deficiencies elsewhere.

J.B.C. Teale, W.S.P. Ward, K. Farnes Esq., K. Hall, W.D. McConnell
P.E.F. Rhodes, D.E.C. Coleman, G. Martyn (captain), P.N. Harvey, F.E. Warburton
W.J.P. Walker, J.G. Dudley

Interestingly at the 1936 College Sports, K. Hall broke the College cricket ball throwing record with 105yds 1ft 9in (96.32m) - which I personally think is rather impressive. I would not mind betting that no Worksop College student has thrown as far since.