Clubs want £200,000
(N.Z. Press Assn.—Copyright) LONDON. County cricket clubs are asking the British Government for £200,000 compensation for the cancellation of the 1970 South African tour. The tour was expected to net between £200,000 - £250,000. When the tour was cancelled, the then Home Secretary (Mr James Callaghan) said consideration would be given to a claim from cric- ; ket authorities. Mr Dennis Silk, of the cricket council, said: “A lot of ; clubs will be in dire financial • trouble if the money is not i forthcoming. Some may not ; be able to meet their winter i wage bills."
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32406, 19 September 1970, Page 48
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