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GOSPORT BOROUGH PLAN RON CROSS MBE MEMORIAL DAY

20/5/2021

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The late Ron Cross sitting in his very special seat at Privett Park
Gosport Borough are to honour town cricket stalwart and decorated D-Day veteran Ron Cross MBE at a ‘special day’ at Privett Park on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, May 31.
There will be a t20 match involving past and present Gosport players, after the lunchtime unveiling by Hon Alderman and club president Peter Edgar of a memorial trophy cabinet.
Ron passed away peacefully in January, eight months after celebrating his 100th birthday in June 2020.  
He served club cricket with distinction for over half a century, initially as a decent opening batsman with Gosport CC, his home town club, and, after retiring with a back injury, as one of the best known umpires on the circuit. He officiated for over 40 years.
His contribution to the game is marked by a commemorative seat alongside the pavilion at Privett Park, where he spent so many happy days with the game he loved.
He officiated hundreds of matches, including Hampshire 2nd XI, the Inter-Services Championships, national club championship cup ties, and the Southern Premier League – in addition to treading the hallowed turf of Lord’s on several occasions.
He did 40 years or more on the circuit, during which time he became an umpiring instructor and helped form the South Coast Panel,” he recalled.
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