Newport A shocked Premier League Castlefields as another high profile Premier League side crashed out. They beat them by 5 overall, holding them to a 2 chalk win at home with John Breeze’s 3 win invaluable, and then a 24 shot loss away, Wayne Lawrence’s 19 win crucial. Highley’s Premier team avoided an upset as… Continue reading Harris Cup Prelims Report & 1st Round Draw
Author: Rob Burroughs
New Mid Shropshire Thursday Night Merit
A new Thursday Night Merit is to be launched for bowlers who have played 4 games in the Thursday Night League this season. It will be held on Sir John Bayley bottom green on Sunday 20th August at 10 a.m. There needs to be a minimum of 16 for it to run, and it is… Continue reading New Mid Shropshire Thursday Night Merit
Ashton Shield Draw
The Ashton Shield Draw has now been completed. There is one prelim with Donnington Wood B taking on Allscott Heath C on Wednesday 19th July. The winners of that game will play in the Quarter Finals with 7 other teams on Wednesday 2nd August. Preliminary Round on Wednesday 19th July 1 Donn Wood B … Continue reading Ashton Shield Draw
Under 15 and 18 Merits Report
Two Sinclair bowlers won the Under 15 and 18 Merits at St Georges Bottom Green. Jordan Millman retained the Under 15 Merit after beating Rowan Fuller in the final 6, while Daniel Corbett beat Akeel Duncan 15 in the final, running out from 15-14 down an edge. The Semi Finals of the Under 15 were… Continue reading Under 15 and 18 Merits Report
Ashton Cup 1st Round Preview
The 1st round of the Ashton Cup takes place tonight with a place in the Quarter Finals at place. The two winners in the Prelims meet as Division 4 Champions and current leaders Newport D play Sinclair C. Second placed St Georges take on Much Wenlock B, who are going well in Division 5. 3rd… Continue reading Ashton Cup 1st Round Preview
Harris Cup Preliminary Round Preview
There are 8 ties in the Preliminary Round of the Harris Cup, but one has already potentially provided the story of the round. Shifnal A managed to defeat Premier League Champions Wrockwardine Wood by 6 chalks in a big shock. They won by 10 at home with 4 winners, Tom Killen the best of them… Continue reading Harris Cup Preliminary Round Preview
Junior Day Date
The Junior Day for Mid Shropshire takes place on Saturday 24th June at 11 a.m. on St Georges Bottom Green. This will involve running the Under 15 and Under 18 Merits, as well as the Junior Doubles. There is no entry fee, or dress code.
Ashton Cup Prelim Results & Draw Update
Newport D and Sinclair C came through the Ashton Cup prelims to book their place in the 1st round. Newport beat Allscott Heath C by 21 overall, winning by 29 away, led by Kevin Edwards winning 6, but losing by 6 at home, Gary Cartwright the best for the away side 11. Sinclair won by… Continue reading Ashton Cup Prelim Results & Draw Update
Under 25 Merit Pictures
Under 25 Merit Report
Tom Killen won the Under 25 Merit for the first time as he came out of 4 entries on a very wet Sir John Bayley green. After a 20 minute delay due to a thunderstorm hitting the green just before 6, the four entrants braved the rain. Tom defeated Georgia Rawlins 13 after going 9-3… Continue reading Under 25 Merit Report