A washout at Dean Park means that Hampshire's title is lost, Bournemouth September 3, 1974© ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Richard Gilliatt gives a rueful smile as John Hampshire explains the state of the pitch as rain washed out the match, therefore robbing Hampshire (the county) of a chance of retaining their Championship crown, Bournemouth September 3, 1974© ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Norman Gifford gets a champagne shampoo after Worcestershire are confirmed as 1974 County Champions. From left to right Glenn Turner, John Inchmore, Ron Headley, Jim Yardley, Brian Brain, Vanburn Holder (behind Gifford) and Alan Ormrod, Chelmsford, September 3, 1974© ESPNcricinfo Ltd