sentences:  His hopes of further first-class cricket were dashed by the onset of World War II and the loss of the tip of a finger on his bowling hand.He played as a professional in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League for many years after the war.In all first-class games, Smurthwaite scored 29 runs, with a best of 20 not out against Worcestershire, and took 12 wickets at 19.75.