45 years ago: In the Darlington and District League Gainford beat Whessoe Reserves 10-2 with Alf Watson (4), Denis Tallentire (2) and Ron Rogerson (2) among the scorers. Doug Clark and Ray Hill both notched hat-tricks as Bishopton beat the College of Education 6-3.

40 years ago: Bryan Mackay, 19, of St Aidans Church Lads Brigade, Framwellgate Moor, wins the North-East Regional cross-country championship before going on to win the National senior championship in Wigan.

35 years ago: Wearhead beat Crook Social 2-0 in the Crook and District League Cup final with Malcolm Richardson and Maurice Brown the scorers.

A great solo run and try by John Crowther plus some fine kicking by Dave Smith helps Darlington GSOB to a 18-0 win over Gateshead GSOB at Abbey Road.

10 years ago: Northallerton Rugby Club have a Saturday of mixed fortunes in their fixture with Wetherby. The first XV lost 5-3, the Thirds lost 62-0, while the Seconds had a convincing 72-0 home win.

Brothers Andrew and Nicky Beaumont both score to help Aislaby United beat Duncombe Park and lift the Persimmons Homes Beckett Football League championship.