Run-spree at Betley lifts Whitmore to record score

By Dan Barnes

Record breakers: Whitmore made history as they racked up 384-5 against Betley

THE KEEN eye of an opposition supporter helped Whitmore realise that they were on their way to something special last weekend.
The villagers, who are based near Newcastle-under-Lyme, are celebrating a piece of North Staffordshire and South Cheshire League history after setting a new record team score in the Premier Division.
Joe Bridgwater’s side scored a whopping 384-5 declared from 44 overs at Betley’s Marl Pit ground, beating the previous top-flight record of 380-7 scored by four-ti...

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