Proposals to reduce second-team matches to 45 overs and play matches to a conclusion in the evenings as long as bad light and weather permit were narrowly defeated during the Aire-Wharfe League’s annual meeting at Otley Rugby Union Club.
Silsden’s suggestion to shorten second-team matches from 50 overs was defeated 30-28, while Kirkstall Educational’s idea – which was backed by Menston – to not lose overs in the second innings and play matches to a natural conclusion fell 20-16.
More heavily defeated were leg-side wides in Division One first-team matches, which was seconded by Guiseley (lost 24-12), and 30-yard fielding circles (lost 27-9).
Otley’s proposal, seconded by Steeton, that all ten outfield players should bowl one ball in a bowl out, with the 11th player being the wicket-keeper, fell 26-9 for first and second teams and 12-4 for third teams.
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