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SUPREME CHAMPIONS
Blessed with a fine day, the Supreme Championship was played at the Marine Gardens Fleetwood. This event turned out to be a tremendous success and has set a precedent for the coming years. After close games throughout the day, the Final was won by Nuneaton beating Bury 128-127. Many thanks to Dennis Mowers who sponsored this competition.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
After the July rounds Div 1 looks to be between Sth Derby and Fylde with only three points separating them and one game to play. Div 2 is even tighter and could go to either Furness Bolton or Leeds. Div 3 Mid Cheshire have won this Div Preston need 21pts to overtake Ormskirk.. Div 4 Cannock lead having played all their games and now await the outcome of the games between Bury and Swadlincote ,LeedsA and Doncaster A. Div 5 Bolton A need 13pts against U K Police to win this section. Div 6 is between Fylde A Worth Valley and Sth Lakes.
OVER 60's
Event Rules for Over Sixties League and Merit. There is no date for qulification of age, ie. a player can play in any League or Merit once they have reached the age of sixty.
The Midlands over Sixties League was played as a Round Robin on the 4th June at Atherton between Sth Derbyshire, Cannock and Swadlincote. Sth Derbyshire came out on top with 14 pts. Cannock were second with 10 pts and Swadlincte 3rd 6 pts. Entries for the Sixty + Individual Merit to be played at Halifax Bowling Club on 15th Aug are now being taken please asap.
JUNIOR / YOUTH LEAGUES
After another successful season Leeds won the 16 and under League with 65 Pts Warrington runners up with 62 Pts. In the 17-20 Group Heavy Woollen with 57 Pts pipped Leeds 56 Pts to win the title.
TEAM KNOCKOUT
To be played in Mid Cheshire on 14th Sept. Please let me have your entries as soon as possible as the Competition is open to the first sixteen teams to apply.
The sixteen teams are Leeds, Leeds A, Bury, Bolton A, Middleton, Middleton A, Rossendale, Mid Cheshire, Mid Cheshire A, Calderdale, Doncaster, Doncaster A, Doncaster B, Nuneaton, Warrington, Mon Menai. Draw will be made later in the season.
Ormskirk have taken a reserve place.
OVER 60'S SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP
This will take place at Empire Services Club Hartington Road Preston PR1 8PN and will be between the winners of the Yorkhire League, Midlands League, Fox Lane Friday and Sunday Leagues.
LADIES MERIT
A fantastic turnout of 63 Ladies took part in the Ladies Merit at Harehill Park Littleborough Rochdale. Kindly Sponsored by Hotter Comfort Concept. The semi final saw Cathy Ness from Calderdale beat Ruth Hughes from Rochdale 21-17. Cynthia Tonge from Doncaster beat Joyce Jones from Rochdale 21-11. In a thrilling Final Cathy beat Cynthia 21-20. Many thanks to our Sponsors Hotters and to Pat Hull and her team of ladies who organised the competition. (photo left to right Cynthia Tonge Pat Hull Cathy Ness).
OVER 60's MERIT
Entries are now being taken for this event to be played at Halifax Bowling Club on 15th Aug. Entry fee £5.00.
JUNIOR / YOUTH MERIT
Played at Roe Lee Park Blackburn in glorious weather and in front of 200 people, once again this event proved to be a tremendous success .. Seventy nine bowlers in three age groups took part and played on three greens , a format to note for next season.. Our thanks go to officials and ladies of Roe Lee and to Jim Cunningham who presented the prizes.
INDIVIDUAL MERIT
Entries are now being taken for this event to be played at Fulwood Consevative Club Blackpool Road Preston PR1 8PN on 21st September. Entry fee £25.00.
FEDERATION v CIVIL SERVICE
This match was played at Fox Lane on the 27th June. As in previous years we had a brilliant day. Many thanks to Alan Eddie and his team for their hospitality.
FEDERATION LADIES v CIVIL SERVICE LADIES
Despite rather inclement weather the Ladies enjoyed the second match played at Walmersley Conservative Club an event which will become an annual event due to its popularity.. At one point play had to be suspended a factor that changed the course of the match..Many thanks to the officials for their hospitality . Next year the Civil Service will host the event.
CONTACTS
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David Kay |
