1950-59
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1950-59
Items in the 1950-59 Collection
1954: Cheshire crowned County Champions again
Patey, Pearson and Humphreys bring home the trophy at Woodhall Spa
1956-Formation of the Northern Counties
The Northern Counties is, somewhat belatedly, officially formed. Despite the optimism in the report on the formation of a formal league, this did not materialise until 1984!
1950-Patey loses in final of English Amateur
Ian Patey, of Sandiway, a previous winner in 1946 when a member of Hayling Island, was narrowly defeated in the final.
1951-Harold Humphreys wins County Championship
Harold Humphreys win County Championship at Prestbury, his home club
1953-Amateur Championship at Royal Liverpool
RLGC hosted the Amateur in 1953. Ian Patey lost in the second round to 1950 champion Frank Stranahan
1952-County Championship
An all-Royal Liverpool final sees D.H.L.Shone overcome Michael Pearson. In the first image Michael Perason, left, and D.H.L.Shone are with RLGC Secreatary, Guy Farrar (centre)
1959-J.T. Jones wins first of 3 consecutive county championships
Jack Jones of Upton-by-Chester wins his first county title, and in doing so secures a record win of 9&8 over his club-mate M.Wesley. He was to win again in both 1960 and '61, to secure an unprecedented treble.
In this picture he is congratulated by…
In this picture he is congratulated by…
1952-England team has two Cheshire players
Ian Patey and Michael Pearson selected to play for England against France
