The Kestrels added to their success in winning Division 3 of the Aughton league by beating Promenade in the final of the Aughton Mini League cup at Aughton Institute on Wednesday 10th October.
The final is decided on the number of wins unless it finishes “five across” and then the aggregate comes into play. Starting with a strong first four yielded three winners and an aggregate lead of forty five. Two winners in the second four put the game beyond the reach of Promenade giving five winners and an unassailable aggregate lead of thirty five with only two games to play.The final two games saw one win and one narrow defeat leave the Kestrels overall winners with six wins and an aggregate margin of plus forty one.
We have added a “Roll of Honour” to the web site in respect of the clubs’ four singles handicap competitions.
We have a number of gaps in the lists and it would be of great assistance if any member can help us to fill in the blanks.
You can do this by email to:- secretary@hesketharmsbowlingclub.co.ukor hesketharms21@yahoo.co.uk
Or by fax to 01704220044 or by letting any member of the committee know.
Sunday 12th August saw 26 members compete in the last Club competition of the season, The Championship Cup. Despite a shower at the starting time of 1.00pm, play got underway promptly and there were some close games in the preliminary round, the most notable of these being a narrow 21-20 win for Richard Rawcliffe against new member Steve Mann.
The top half of the draw saw Eagles player Mark Rowlinson producing the form that won him The Rose Bowl in 2010, reaching the quarter-finals with wins against team-mates Keith Jones (21-7) and captain Chris Harding (21-17). This was followed by a titanic struggle against last year’s winner Jim Finnimore, who was determined to retain the title. However, following a high quality game, it was Mark who progressed to the semi-finals, winning 21-20. In the semis Mark overcame a strong challenge from Richard Rawcliffe to win through to the final, the score being 21-18.
In the bottom half of the draw, Joe Parker was in fine form, easily overcoming Barry Coates in his first game, followed by a 21-18 success against Jayne Eustace. These wins put Joe through to the semi-final where he was to face Mike Dunlop, who had reached this stage with wins against Len Mann (21-10) and Sue Davies (21-6). Despite these comfortable wins for Mike, it was Joe Parker who was able to maintain his form to reach the final with a 21-15 victory.
In the final, Mark was having to concede a handicap of +4 to Joe and although he won five out of the first 8 ends he found it difficult to claw the 4 chalks back, trailing 13-7 after 12 ends. At this stage, Joe looked to be the favourite but Mark suddenly hit top form to win 8 successive ends, makng a break of 12 to lead 19-13. Although Joe scored a single to make it 14-19, Mark was able to score the two he needed at the next end to win the final 21-14.
Many thanks to all those members who have taken part in the Club’s competitions during 2012, all of which have been well-supported.
The final event of the season will be a Round Robin on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August, starting at 2.00pm.
Chairmans Shiels Winners 2012 John McGurk Margaret Eustace
A good turnout of 34 members and guests competed on Sunday for The Chairman’s Shield. This is a doubles competition, with the pairings being drawn out randomly. It was pleasing to see that all the Club’s teams were represented at this event.
There were some close games in the early rounds, most notably a 21-19 win for Phil Kitchen and John Stennett over Norman Parry and Ray Sutton and a 21-20 defeat for George Hitchmough and Chris James against Bill Nowell and Rita Stanley. After winning these tight games, both the winning pairs were to fall at the quarter-final stage. John and Phil were defeated 21-16 by Steve Mann and John Unsworth, while Bill and Rita lost 21-18 to Sue Andersen and Pat Miller, having looked likely winners at one stage.
The first semi-final saw Steve Mann and John Unsworth face Jim Huyton and Eileen Rawcliffe, who had enjoyed impressive wins against Richard Rawcliffe and Mavis Thompson (21-7) and Eileen Curtis and Mark Rowlinson (21-10). Despite losing two out of the first three ends, it was Steve and John who established a crucial lead of 16-10 by winning 7 consecutive ends. Although Jim and Eileen fought back with five singles it was Steve and John who went through to the final, winning 21-15. This was an impressive performance as Steve only joined the Club this week, having played in the Conservative Club’s President’s Trophy last Sunday.
The second semi-final saw Margaret Eustace and John McGurk get off to a flying start, scoring four at the first end but it was Sue Andersen and Pat Miller who were able to establish a lead of 16-13 with three successive 2s. At this stage, however, John and Margaret regained their earlier form and were able to score eight chalks in four ends to win through to the final 21-16.
The final was expected to be a close battle but the experienced pair of Margaret Eustace and John McGurk were able to continue in the form they had been displaying all afternoon, scoring five 2s and two 3s to take The Chairman’s Shield by a margin of 21-7. The Club Chairman, Chris Harding, was on hand to make the presentations and congratulated all those involved in another successful competition at The Hesketh Arms.
FURTHER PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAYS EVENT CAN BE FOUND IN THE “GALLERY”
Jon Roberts Ray Lowe Winners Churchtown Conservative Club Presidents Bowls Competition
Congratulations to Ray Lowe and Jon Roberts, both members of our Club, who won the Churchtown Conservative Club’s B.J.P.O’Malley President’s Trophy on Sunday, beating Tony Livesey and Dave White 21-11 in the final.
15 pairs took part in the event, which was held at The Hesketh Arms. The Consolation competition for 1st Round losers was won by Chris Harding and Steve Mann, who beat Fran Stillwell and John Unsworth in the final
