South Yorkshire Times, February 7, 1959

Memory Man Leslie Welch at Wombwell Cricket lovers

Having braved the fog to travel from London, television’s famous memory man Leslie Welch had a warm reception when he arrived at the Horse Shoe Hotel Wombell, last Thursday, to fulfil an appointment with Wombwell Cricket Lovers’ Society. Despite the unpleasant conditions there was a full attendance.

Introducing Leslie, the president, Dr. L. Taylor, said the Society were honoured by having him as a member. He had shown a fine spirit in challenging the elements.

Leslie said there was no “catch” in a good member, a matter in which most people tended to become lazy. To cultivate a good memory they should give it plenty of exercise.

On The Downgrade

Touching upon present day sport, he said it was obvious from the start of information which he carried in his head that English sport was on the downgrade, and that he determine effort was required to put England back where she should be.

He delighted the company with anecdotes on experiences in a rich and full life.

At question time the company handed out many “teasers” but Leslie was in great form, scoring 42 out of 49. Moreover, he was, able to tell the company many things they did not know about the records of Wombwell’s former cricket star, the late Roy Kilner, and Barnsley and football.

Two Personalities

In the course of the evening he met and chatted with two interesting personalities, football league, referee, Arthur Holland, and Barnsley’s goalkeeper Harry Hough.

When Cornwall cricketer Philip Wrightson proposed a vote of thanks, Leslie was given a warm and well deserved ovation