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Alton Cricket Club - Formed 1869
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Potted history
Alton Cricket Club was formed in about 1869. Not a lot is known about the early history of the club. The club have played at three ground in the town; initially at what is now the Bass Sports Ground, then at Anstey Park and since 1985 at Jubilee Playing Fields.Alton won the Hampshire Cricket League Division 1 in 1978 and finished as Runners-up in 1979. Alton were invited to the Southern League in 1980 and although never to set the Southern League alight remained in the league until relegation in 1991.
A period of rebuilding followed and after finishing fourth in 1997 managed to win promotion back to the Southern League this season by finishing as Runners-up in 1998. Gary Chalkley will again be captain supported by vice-captain Matt Ireson. Chris (Tossa) Torrisi, fresh from successive County Division 1 batting awards will relish the challenge as will veteran Paddy Heffernan.