CCSMBA News Release - 23rd November 2008

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLS ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE – 23rd November 2008

COUNTY 4 WOOD MIXED PAIRS

59 pairings contested the County 4 Wood Pairs Qualification competition over the weekend at Bodmin’s Dragon Leisure Centre.

On Saturday 32 pairs competed in the round robin stage to earn a place the knock out round to play for one of the 4 places available in the competition’s finals in February. In the most closely fought of the knock out games Camilla Cawrse & Phil Hicks (Luxulyan) needed an extra end to defeat David Griffin (Lostwithiel) & Norman Ward 9-8. Miriam Barbery & Barbara James (Dobwalls) defeated Linda Martin & Gerald Fisher (Troon) 16-8. Melba Kitt & Darren Woolner (Saltash) were 19-6 winners against Peter Morrish & John Menhenick (Wadebridge) and Patsy Wakeley & Chris Roberts (Ladock) took the last spot on the finals line up defeating Dave Abbis & Robert Peareth (Lostwithiel) 12-6.

Sunday’s play saw 27 pairs compete in the round robin stage to earn the knock out round places. The knock out matches saw Roy Christophers & Percy Tripp (Helston) claim a 12-6 win over Val & Geoff Risdon (Lanteglos) having already claimed a 10-9 win in the group stages. The closest fought game saw Joe Coups & Dave Studden (Troon) take a single shot win from Frances Walther & Judy Ramsey (Mabe) 10-9. Brenda Sleep & Jean Roper (Dobwalls) were 13-10 winners against Carol & Graham Ford (St Newlyn East) and in the final game Margaret Jenkin & Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) were 14-3 winners against Peter Spargo & Derek Newton (Liskeard).

NEXT WEEKEND

Another busy weekend ahead with 44 bowlers entered in the County 2 Wood Singles on Saturday and Dorset are the latest opponents for the county teams on Sunday. Both days action takes place at Bodmin’s Dragon Leisure Centre.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott
Press and Promotions Officer
CCSMBA