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The bonus points in the pairs were shared due to the shots being 50-50 7
The bonus points in the pairs were shared due to the shots being 50-50
but Honours were no longer even, as Hampshire were 11 points to 17
but Honours were no longer even, as Hampshire were 11 points to 17
down, and with a big hill to climb in the final session.
down, and with a big hill to climb in the final session.
David White’s triple kept their heads against some difficult opponents to
David White’s triple kept their heads against some difficult opponents to
stay in the lead from the start, but dropping 5 shots in the last two ends made
stay in the lead from the start, but dropping 5 shots in the last two ends made
it a closer affair than maybe it should have been, 9-8 to Hampshire. Wood’s
it a closer affair than maybe it should have been, 9-8 to Hampshire. Wood’s
triple kept up the pressure only dropping 4 singles in the game, running out 9-
triple kept up the pressure only dropping 4 singles in the game, running out 9-
4 winners. This sealed the triples bonus point by 2 shots.
4 winners. This sealed the triples bonus point by 2 shots.
Bucknall’s foursome won all but three ends in a 13-8 scoreline – despite
Bucknall’s foursome won all but three ends in a 13-8 scoreline – despite
dropping a 5 on the second end. Dubb’s rink was closely under scrutiny now,
dropping a 5 on the second end. Dubb’s rink was closely under scrutiny now,
having been defeated by so many in their first game, but they came through
having been defeated by so many in their first game, but they came through
with a 7-5 victory scoring on fewer ends but keeping their opponents to sin-
with a 7-5 victory scoring on fewer ends but keeping their opponents to sin-
gles, although the bonus points were lost by 3 shots!
gles, although the bonus points were lost by 3 shots!
Despite the negative shot tally (164-184), Hampshire won the match by 21
Despite the negative shot tally (164-184), Hampshire won the match by 21
points to 19. It is the first time Hampshire has won this prestigious competi-
points to 19. It is the first time Hampshire has won this prestigious competi-
tion, and hopefully it will not be the last. Even the Cheshire captain agreed
tion, and hopefully it will not be the last. Even the Cheshire captain agreed
it was a well-played match and that Hampshire deserved their victory. The
it was a well-played match and that Hampshire deserved their victory. The
Hampshire team will now be playing the Top Team competition in Ireland later
Hampshire team will now be playing the Top Team competition in Ireland later
in the year.
in the year.
Barbara Sparling
ESSEX UNDER 18’s SUPPORT YOUR ADERTISERS AS
ESSEX UNDER 18’s
SUPPORT YOUR ADERTISERS AS
THEY SUPPORT YOUR MAGAZINE.
Essex Under 18’s invited Hertford- THEY SUPPORT YOUR MAGAZINE.
shire Juniors to a friendly game at
Gloucester Park B.C. in Basildon.
10 end games were played before
stopping for refreshments, with a
lovely spread by Peggy May and her
helpers.
After tea there were further 10
end games and Hertfordshire were
winners by a short margin. Essex
were magnanimous in defeat but
champing at the bit for a return
match. All in all a very good day was
had by everybody.
Essex Under 18’s play on Sat-
urday morning from 9am until noon.
The club is situated next to Basildon
Sports Village in the Gloucester
Parks Bowls Club. Any Under 18’
teams who would like to play a
friendly should contact Peggy May
on 01268 - 413019.
(Ed - my apologies but this re-
port was “lost” and therefore not pre-
viously included. It should have
been printed last year but I only re-
found it recently.)