sentences:  In 1875, he was engaged by Cliffe End C.C., Longwood, near Huddersfield and, in 1876 and 1877, at Bacup C.C.Yorkshire gave him a chance during 1876 and 1877, but he found little success.He moved to the Littleborough C.C., in Lancashire, in 1878 where he stayed until 1885, qualifying to play for Lancashire County Cricket Club by residence.