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Whitby Town to host Premier League Sunderland
WHITBY Town are to take on Premier League Sunderland in the pick of their pre-season friendlies announced this week.
blues host premier league sunderland
WHITBY Town are to take on Premier League Sunderland in the pick of their pre-season friendlies announced this week.
Fergus treble wins Straw Cup for Lythe
LYTHE School finally got their hands on the Straw Cup a year after the agony of finishing as runners-up.
Fishburn teens hit cup final rivals for six
FISHBURN Park under 14s won their second trophy of the season after hammering Kirkbymoorside in the final of the Schneider League Cup, 12 days after beating them in the District Cup final.
Quickfire trio denies Lealholm cup glory
LEALHOLM’S hopes of winning the League Cup on Wednesday night were dealt a blow when opponents Lingdale United scored three goals in quick succession to destroy any hopes of a comeback.
Cricket
Gritty half-ton denies firsts victory
WHITBY 1sts travelled to promotion candidates Redcar on Saturday, with the hope that they could carry on their good form after defeating Northallerton in their last outing.
John clocks up 20 years as cricket club chairman
THIS year will see John Hall achieve 20 years as the chairman of Whitby Cricket Club chairman.
A high standard in Whitby schools’ kwik cricket
FIFTEEN schools from the Whitby area took part in an under nines kwik cricket competition hosted by Mulgrave Sports Association.
Rugby
Rugby Club to hold AGM
WHITBY Rugby Club is to hold its AGM at the club house on White Leys Road on Friday 25 May.
Golf
New Zealander Scott already proving to be a major success
NOT content with making a century playing for Staithes Cricket Club, New Zealander Scott Major scored 43 points to win the Midweek Stableford at Whitby Golf Club on 9 May.
Rowing
Rowers take strain in picture of the week
WHITBY Gazette photographer Ceri Oakes chose this picture of the crew of the William Riley for her picture of the week.
Sailing
Sail away with me for free
Scaling Dam Sailing Club are hosting an open day on Sunday where families are being invited to go along and try something new, completely free of charge.
Other Sports
Presidents’ handicap
NORTH Yorkshire Moors Quoits League Presidents’ Cup handicap competition will be held at Hawsker tomorrow with a 1pm start.
A grand outcome for winning angler Mick
ALTHOUGH Whitby suffered the wettest April on record, angler Mick Gibson didn’t complain too much.
Two world titles for Sleights strongman
PAUL Wheater of Sleights has had a good start in the British Masters heavy athletics season.
Duo cross the Olympic line
A WHITBY father and his daughter had the thrill of being among the first runners to cross the official London Olympics’ track finishing line when they succeeded in gaining places in the National Lottery Olympic Park run.
Bowling Club opens with presentation
Sleights Bowling Club held its opening day of the 2012 season on Saturday 14 April, with a very good attendance.
National Sport
WBC back UK board Haye-Chisora stance
David Haye's controversial heavyweight showdown with Dereck Chisora has come under more pressure with the World Boxing Council backing the British Boxing Board of Control's hardline stance on the bout.
Lineker keeping expectations low
Gary Lineker has warned fans not to get their hopes up about England's chances at Euro 2012, saying: "I reckon we'll end up disappointed as usual."
Wane demands kicking improvement
Wigan winger Josh Charnley scored two tries to extend his lead at the top of the Stobart Super League chart but earned a rebuke from his coach for failing to kick a goal in Warriors' 32-12 win at Huddersfield.
Solskjaer opens 'informal' Villa talks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has held talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager.
Rodgers rejects Liverpool approach
Swansea have confirmed that manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected an approach from Liverpool to discuss the managerial vacancy at Anfield.
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Weather for Whitby
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North east
