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Mid Cheshire Crown Green Bowling League

Premier table toppers Castle Sports A hosted fifth place Rudheath Bowls A and a commanding 203-109 victory almost handed Castle the title, standing almost 100 points in front of second place Frodsham Red Lion A, who did everything they could to close the gap on Castle with a maximum 210-112 win at home to Shavington.

Frodsham are ahead of third place Wharton Cons A by nine points but with their last game away at Wharton it would take something special by Frodsham to keep second spot.

Wharton visited Crewe PO in a third-v-fourth clash and came home with a 170-173 success.

Sixth place Comberbach A travelled to Owley Wood A, and it was the home side that took the victory winning 181-161.

Castle Sports B, in seventh, played at Helsby A, the home team winning 178-166.

Victoria B had another rough night at home to Owley Wood B but managed to claim their fifth win of the season, winning 161-155. With only one game to go, the top three in the premier averages are: First Tom Vickers, second Rob Winnington, third David O’Brien.

In Section One, first place Victoria A triumphed 201-149 at Castle Sports C.

This, and the fact Victoria were given away their game in hand at Rudheath Bowls B 0-210, secured them the title.

I am looking forward to Victoria getting in among the top teams in the Premier next season.

In second place, Barnton CC A increased their gap over Kingswood in third by beating Frodsham Red Lion B 199-124.

Kingswood A beat Rudheath B 198-114 at home.

Fourth place Meadowbank played at Tarporley A and won 149-187.

Sixth place Crosstown A had a 187-178 win at Comberbach B.

Wharton Cons B had a convincing home win against Middlewich RBL A 202-119.

Averages: First place Nick Walker, second Stuart Sutton and third Robert Eaton.

In Section Two, Castle Sports D held on to first place despite losing at Winsford Cons B 185-164.

Second place Moulton RBL A edged a low scoring game at Sandbach Park 149-151.

Barnton CC B, in third, made the journey to Lk Graylams, winning 141-182.

Fourth place Winsford Cons A lost at bottom club Shavington B, the home side winning their seventh game of the year 182-154.

Davenham A did all they could to move up the table, winning their home game against Helsby B 210-97.

Middlewich RBL B hosted Kelsall with the home team winning 196-146. Averages: First place Dave Spruce, second Steve Blackburn and third Dave Colligan.

In Section Three, Comberbach C hosted Tarporley B and the home side all but sealed the title by winning 197-149.

Second place Owley Wood D won a close home match against Winnington A 177-172.

Third place Davenham B lost 199-153 at Barnton CC C.

Fourth place Crowton had a home game against Sandbach Park B, winning 189-142.

Wharton Rec A lost at home to Owley Wood C 134-177.

Averages: First place Graham Bell, second Graham Carter and third Chris Hulme.

In Section Four, first place Cuddington won at bottom placed Davenham D 130-189.

With a lead over second place of over 150 and one game to go, Cuddington should end the season on top.

Second place Winnington B hosted Comberbach D and won 197-130.

Third place Rudheath Bowls C beat Owley Wood E at home, 174-132.

Fourth place Castle Sports E won their home match against Davenham C 176-130.

Barnton CC D made the journey to Moulton RBL B, the home side taking the spoils 188-168.

Norley A lost their home match against Hartford B 173-180.

Averages: First place Charlie Linegar, second Helen Peake and third George Evans.

Whitby Cup

The Whitby Cup has reached tonight’s quarter-finals stage. The draw is as follows: Owley Wood C v Castle S&SC A, Sandbach Park A v Owley Wood B, Rudheath Bowls v Victoria A, Castle S&SC D v Middlewich RBL A (venues not confirmed at the time of writing.

This competition has become more popular since it became a team pairs competition.

Mid Cheshire Ladies

In Division One, first place Red Lion went to second place Castle hoping to complete back-to-back unbeaten league seasons.

It was a very strange game, looking at the results, ending 113-120 to the Frodsham side.

Results (Red Lion players second): Viv Raddy 21-2 Mandy Maxwell, Jean Starkey 7-21 Tamsin Birkett, Wendy Allen 21-4 Dawn Nield, Emma Earlam 21-9 Cindie Mclean, Audrey Haspell 12-21 Rose Walker, Jackie Ollier4-21 Carly Williams, Dot Barker 11-21 Nicola Boulton, Helen Brewin 16-21 Hazel Williams.

Third placed Winnington beat Davenham 155-125 at home, while fourth place Barnton A won their home game against Norley 154-144.

Lady Owls hosted Bunbury and it was the home team which won 151-122.

Barnton B had a great result at Rudheath SSC, winning 108-163.

Averages: Winner Sue Worrall, Second Carly Williams and third Debbie Williams.

Mid Cheshire Ladies Team Knockout

The semi-finals and final were played at Bunbury BC.

The four teams involved were favourites Red Lion (handicap zero), Norley (+20), Barrow (+45), and Crowton (+40).

Semi-final, Crowton v Norley: Sylvia Martin 10-21 Sandra Gilfedder, Beverley Barton 21-19 Pat Newhouse, Barbara Tench 21-12 Mavis Hodgetts, Paula Whelan 21-16 Lynette Marshall, Anne Palmer 14-21 Joan Nicholas, Alison Bestwick 21-14 Anne Price, Viv Everitt 21-14 Anne Littler, Gill Dale 21-20 Paula Gamo. Final score: Crowton Ladies 190-157 Norley.

It was a great result for second division Crowton overcoming first division Norley.

Crowton would have won the match without the handicap.

Semi-final: Barrow v Red Lion: Angela Howard 17-21 Nicola Boulton, Lynne Smith 10-21 Tamsin Birkett, Lynne Spencer 15-21 Rose Walker, Jane Christain 13-21 Dawn Nield, Sally Garratt 8-21 Cindie Mclean, Jane Woodward 21-7 Carly Williams, Mary Tavener 5-21 Hazel Williams, Liz Ruscoe 21-11 Alisha Marshall. Final score: Barrow 155-144 Red Lion.

Second division Barrow inflicted Red Lion’s first defeat of the year and although they needed the handicap just looking at the scores shows how well they played.

The final looked like a tough job for Crowton as they finished third in division two and Barrow won division two.

Final: Angela Howard 21-13 Beverley Barton, Lynne Smith 21-15 Sylvia Martin, Lynne Spencer 15-21 Paula Whelan, Jane Christain 21-16 Barbara Tench, Sally Garratt 6-21 Alison Bestwick, Jane Woodward 21-3 Anne Palmer, Mary Tavener 21-4 Gill Dale, Liz Ruscoe 19-21 Viv Everitt. Final score: Barrow 190-154 Crowton.

A comprehensive win for Barrow who look like they might be a good addition to Division one next year.

President’s Cup

Janet Newton won the President’s Cup on Saturday.

Last 16: Janet Cross 21-12 Beryl Ryder, Hazel Williams 21-15 Sandra Gilfedder, Lynne Smith 21-13 Margaret Buckley, Janet Newton 21-9 Wendy Allen, Sylvia Martin 21-19 Pamela Thompson, Debbie Williams 21-12 Hayley Woodward, Vicky Freeborough 21-16 Jennifer Oultram, Carolyn Stiff, bye.

Last eight: Janet Cross 21-7 Hazel Williams, Janet Newton 21-8 Lynne Smith, Debbie Williams 21-10 Sylvia Martin, Vicky Freeborough 21-16 Carolyn Stiff.

Semi-finals: Janet Newton 21-4 Janet Cross, Debbie Williams 21-12 Vicky Freeborough.

Final: Janet Newton 21-11 Debbie Williams.