The League’s minutes secretary Rob Burroughs is going to be even busier on the bowls scene next year. Already a driving force of the Premier League, as well as many other things, he has now taken on the running of the Shropshire’s sole Champion of Champions qualifying competition – the Meole Brace Open. Not content… Continue reading Roving Rob!
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Competition news
Hosts Praised
It’s now 3-1 to the League’s gents after their latest victory over the ladies in the challenge match for the Dave Ellis Memorial Shield. They won the 15-a-side fun match at Bridgnorth on Friday 30th September that brought the curtain down on the 2022 season. The host club worked tirelessly to get the game on… Continue reading Hosts Praised
Hot Hadnall
The celebrations went on into the early hours as Hadnall marked their first-time entry in the Harris Cup by winning the trophy. Based in the village near Shrewsbury, the club made the most of a 42 shot handicap advantage to edge out St Georges in a thrilling final on Newport’s No.1 green on Saturday 10th… Continue reading Hot Hadnall
Junior Joy!
The camaraderie of the League’s young bowlers shone through as they contested the 2022 running of the three Mid Shropshire junior titles. A triple header on Sunday 4th September at Wellington’s Bayley Club saw Tom Killen win the under-18 Merit, Jordan Millman the Under-15 crown and Akeel Khan & Will Thompson the Fletcher Junior Doubles.… Continue reading Junior Joy!
Aaron’s Ace
He’s won League and county titles aplenty and now Aaron King has added a new one to his collection to complete a history-making double. Having already won the first Shropshire 18-25 Merit in July at Wem BC, the Newport bowler added the League’s Under-25 Merit on Saturday 20th August. But this time it took just… Continue reading Aaron’s Ace
Merits Roll!
There’s not long to wait now before the League’s next competition of the 2022 season. It’s the Under-25 Merit, which will be played on Saturday 20th August at Horsehay with an 11 am start. Organiser Phil King will take entries on the day and Horsehay club secretary Steve Reeves has advised everyone attending: “The village… Continue reading Merits Roll!
Super Stuart
A Sinclair bowler’s dedication to the League has reaped the richest individual reward possible. Stuart Church has played his way to the top of tree for Sinclair in the MSBL over more than a decade – and now he’s king of the League too. He won the 2022 Mid Shropshire Senior Merit on Saturday 30th… Continue reading Super Stuart
Golden stars
Three MSBL bowlers struck gold in the competitions run as part of the 2022 Wenlock Olympian Games. Husband and wife, Chris and Ann Grocott, won the doubles knockout at Broseley, while Sinclair stalwart and League veterans team captain Peter Sprsagg won the singles at Much Wenlock. The Grocotts – PICTURED – were runners-up in this season’s… Continue reading Golden stars
Merit Double
Maddocks will have the honour of hosting the League’s Senior Merit finals on Saturday 30th July, starting at 11am. Despite the prize fund being boosted by £125 thanks to sponsorship from Shropshire Vertidrain & Turf Services Ltd, there were not enough entries to justify qualifying sessions so this competition is being played in a one-day… Continue reading Merit Double
Olympics call
Two chances to win Olympic medals in the space of seven days come the way of Mid Shropshire bowlers next month. The singles knockout that is part of the 2022 Wenlock Olympian Games is at Much Wenlock on Sunday, July 3, and the doubles KO a week later at Broseley, when the start time depends… Continue reading Olympics call