DEANERY became Town & Country Southern League champions for a then record fifth time in 1981, finishing eight points clear of runners-up Trojans.
The title race changed dramatically in August when Havant, having won ten games on the spin, lost three matches in succession, opening the door for Deanery to seize the silverware. John Harris's 726-run aggregate was a SL record high at the time. Chris Allen (27) and Robin Wintle (24) were the leading Deanery bowlers.
The title race changed dramatically in August when Havant, having won ten games on the spin, lost three matches in succession, opening the door for Deanery to seize the silverware. John Harris's 726-run aggregate was a SL record high at the time. Chris Allen (27) and Robin Wintle (24) were the leading Deanery bowlers.
