Bradford League: Torment for Townville's top bat Booth at leaders New Farnley
JONATHAN BOOTH'S stellar century ultimately proved in vain for Townville as New Farnley strengthened their lead at the top of the Bradford League Premier Division with a gusty four-wicket victory.
Booth blasted three sixes and 13 fours as part of a superb knock of 130 with the opener sharing a third-wicket stand of 132 with Harry Clewett (64) as eighth-placed Townville set a target of 265-6.
New Farnley hit back strongly as former Yorkshire and England seamer Ajmal Shahzad took 3-58 with Alex Baldwin (75) and Yorkshire wicketkeeper Andrew Hodd (79) having the leaders racing towards their target.
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