A near wash out of the first day of the 2012 WCL saw play not start at many grounds as overnight rain made many outfields unplayable, so many of the tables simply reflect the status quo of depressing 4 point draws all round.
Surprisingly there was some cricket , not much admittedly, and I am sure 3 sweaters and thermals were the order of the day.
Erdington Court in Division 3 did host Corley, the visitors making a creditable 169 for 6, before dispatching newly promoted Erdington Court for 69.
At Castle Bromwich, the chairman told me they would play on Friday, and he proved correct, and in one of those strange early season affairs Castle Bromwich stand top of division 2 after a 6 run victory. The bowlers dominated this one with 4 for fers for Sturmley and Khan of Aston Unity as their hosts made a lowly 71, then also for Alsop, best in the match 4 for 19.
The was however a better bowling performance than that in the match in Division 3 reserves, were K & D 's Hughes took 6 for 27 on setting the foundation for his clubs 8 wicket victory