MARY ROSE TEAM WIN THROUGH TO SEMI-FINAL

Bowdon met Colchester on the neutral territory of Wrest Park on Wednesday 4th July.
Despite the recent rains the lawns were not overly damp but were on the slow side of medium paced. Ominous dark clouds passed by occasionally, the out players seeking shelter under some of the fine mature oak trees during brief but heavy downpours, whilst debating whether the chicks in a nearby nest were kestrels or sparrowhawks.

Andrew Winn (0.5) & David Walters (1.5) beat Terry Mahoney (2) & Ken Pickett (2.5) +12
Sylvia Steer (4.5) lost to Colin Hemming (3.5) -24
Mike Sandler (3) lost to George Woodhouse (4) -6
Andrew beat Terry +9
David beat Ken +16
Mike beat Colin +13
Sylvia lost to George -18

Bowdon win 4-3, Mike Sandler sealing the victory with a final turn from hoop 2 with forward ball already on peg. They must now await the outcome of the Nottingham/Pendle & Craven match to see who they play in the semi-final.