Jermaine Lannaman, Star Writer

Manchester High gain their first hold on the All-island ISSA Spalding Cup after coming out on top via first innings over Wolmer's at Melbourne Oval on Wednesday.

The boys from central Jamaica, who earlier in the season captured the rural area Headley Cup, made 230 and 186, while Wolmer's replied with 92 and 117 for nine.

"It's an overwhelming feeling to be crowned all-island champions," said Manchester coach Barry Barnes.

"The youngsters really played well and hard throughout the season and in the end deserved it."

Resuming yesterday's third and final day on 158 for four, for an overall lead of 296, Manchester lost their final six wickets for 28 runs.

Leading the way for Wolmer's, who entered the contest as urban area Grace Shield champions, were captain Delbert Gayle and left-arm spinner Denneil Griffith.

Gayle claimed five for 50 and Griffith, four for 44.

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Manchester captain Oshane Walters 42, opener Chris Powell, 36, Caude Witter, 19, and Brad Barnes, 18, made most runs.

Set a daunting 325 to win off 76 overs, half an hour before the lunch interval, Wolmer's were then silenced by off-spinner Raghni Francis before rain brought a premature end to the game 30 minutes before lunch.

Francis took 5-41 and Nicholas Walters, 2-25.

"Manchester wanted it (the title) more and came all out for it," said Wolmer's coach, Wayne Cuff.

"I don't think we performed to the best of our ability. It was in fact the worst game we played all season given the catches we dropped and so on."

Manchester earlier lost in the semi-final of the rural area limited overs competition, while Wolmer's were eyeing the treble after winning the urban area limited overs treble.