Date-stamped : 12 May95 - 14:25
UNIV: Oxford University v Hampshire, The Parks, 11-13 May 1995

====> Day 1, 11 May 95
Hants cheer in the cold - Ralph Dellor

First day of three: Hants 35-1 v Oxford Univ

WHEN the sun shines and the temperature soars, there are few more
idyllic  settings than The Parks.  However, in the grip of a bit-
ing north-easterly, laced with persistent drizzle, it can be  the
bleakest of venues.

In such conditions, the  Hampshire  players  raised  a  concerted
cheer when Mark Nicholas won the toss for the first time in eight
attempts this season. All bar Paul Terry and Sean  Morris   could
therefore remain in the comfort of the pavilion for the 30-minute
session before rain forced a stoppage.

On the resumption, Morris slashed a hard, high catch to the gully
off  the  left  arm opener David Mather, allowing Giles White the
doubtful privilege of batting  until  the abandonment  after   16
overs.

Source :: The Electronic Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk)
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