Reigning holders Newport D safely moved into the 2nd Round with a 73 win over Madeley CC C, winning by 65 at home and 25 away. The closest game was between Allscott Heath C and Sir John Bayley C, with Allscott winning by 13. They won by 20 at home and lost by 5 away. Their E team also got through after defeating Bowring D by 51, winning by 12 at home and 29 away. Wrockwardine Wood C beat Horsehay C by 33 chalks, winning by 70 at home and losing by 19 away. Last year’s Ashton Shield runners up Much Wenlock will be in the main competition this year after getting past Bylet C by 55, winning by 31 at home and away. Donnington Wood C overcame Sinclair C by 46, winning by 37 at home and 19 away. Trench C won by 58 at home and 18 away to beat Edgmond C by 51. But Edgmond’s B side won by 15 against Horsehay B, winning by 11 at home and losing by 8 away.
