Penrith Cricket Club
Sydney, Australia
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Season 1978/79 witnessed Nepean change it's grade cricket name to Penrith. A direct result tied into sponsorship with the local Leagues club. That sponsorship and strong financial support from Sinclair Ford put the club on a more professional footing and allowed it to attract experienced players from the much stronger Bankstown club to bolster our weakness. Along with council support, the appointment of Peter Leroy, later the Sydney Cricket Grounds curator to a full time role at Howell Oval and the considerable improvement in the pitch played a role in the First Grades success for the season.
Season 1978/79 witnessed Nepean change it's grade cricket name to Penrith. A direct result tied into sponsorship with the local Leagues club. That sponsorship and strong financial support from Sinclair Ford put the club on a more professional footing and allowed it to attract experienced players from the much stronger Bankstown club to bolster our weakness. Along with council support, the appointment of Peter Leroy, later the Sydney Cricket Grounds curator to a full time role at Howell Oval and the considerable improvement in the pitch played a role in the First Grades success for the season.
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3088/from-our-clubs-history-a-name-change-and-first-grade-premiers-penrith-cricket-club
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