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Patey, Pearson and Humphreys bring home the trophy at Woodhall Spa

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!

Ian Patey, of Sandiway, a previous winner in 1946 when a member of Hayling Island, was narrowly defeated in the final.

Harold Humphreys win County Championship at Prestbury, his home club

Royal Liverpool hosts the Boys Championship

RLGC hosted the Amateur in 1953. Ian Patey lost in the second round to 1950 champion Frank Stranahan

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)

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…

Ian Patey and Michael Pearson selected to play for England against France

County matches 1952

Match reports 1953

Images from the '57 county championship