Sir John Bayley survived a scare against Sinclair of the Mid Shropshire League to reach the final of the Harris Cup. They only won by 8 overall, winning by 15 at home, best winner Reece Farr 5, and by 23 away, Jackie Rutter best winner 9. They will meet St Georges in the final after… Continue reading Harris Cup & Shield Semi Final Review
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Ashton Cup & Shield Review
Newport D and Highley won their Ashton Cup and Shield comfortably on a cool night at Wrockwardine Wood. Newport defeated Allscott Heath by 36 chalks with 8 of the 10 winners to win the competition for a third year running. Mick Jones led the way winning 14 at number one, but Laura White’s fine 13… Continue reading Ashton Cup & Shield Review
Ashton Cup & Shield Draw & Preview
The two Ashton competitions come to a climax tonight with the finals taking place against at Wrockwardine Wood. The Ashton Cup final on the old green at 6.30 p.m. sees Newport D go for a hattrick of titles as they take on Allscott Heath C. Allscott have been enjoying a good season and are currently… Continue reading Ashton Cup & Shield Draw & Preview
Ashton Cup & Shield Semi Final Review
Newport D are through to their third consecutive Ashton Cup Final after beating Shifnal C by 36 overall. They won by 28 at home, best winner Alan Gould 10, and by 19 away, Patrick Evans (Jnr) best winner 6. They will play Allscott Heath C, who beat their E team by 16 overall. They won… Continue reading Ashton Cup & Shield Semi Final Review
Thursday Night Merit Goes Ahead
The Thursday Night Merit will be going ahead on Sunday at Donnington Wood at 10 a.m. I am happy to still take entries till 10 on the day. Currently I have 15 so would like to get at least one more. Entry is £10. You must have played 4 games in the Thursday League to… Continue reading Thursday Night Merit Goes Ahead
Harris Cup & Shield Semi Finals Preview
The Harris Cup & Shield have reached the Semi Finals stage. The Harris Cup sees just one Division One side left from the Coors Mid Shropshire League in Sinclair A, who take on the Taylor Support Shropshire Premier Bowling League leaders Sir John Bayley. The other tie is an all Premier League match with St… Continue reading Harris Cup & Shield Semi Finals Preview
Ashton Cup & Shield Venue
The final of the Ashton Cup and Shield is at Wrockwardine Wood on Saturday 31st August. The Ashton Cup final between Allscott Heath C and Newport D will be on the old green at 6.30. The Ashton Shield final between Much Wenlock B and Highley/Donnington Wood C will be on the new green at 7.… Continue reading Ashton Cup & Shield Venue
Harris Shield Quarter Finals Review
Sir John Bayley A edged past Wrockwardine Wood A by just 5 chalks in the closest game in the Quarter Finals of the Harris Shield. They won by 39 at home with 5 winners, Del McKenzie and Pat Minton best winners 8, and by 36 away with no winners. Newport A beat Hadley USC A… Continue reading Harris Shield Quarter Finals Review
Harris Cup Quarter Final Review
Sinclair shocked Premier League Adderley to remain the only team from the Mid Shropshire League in the competition. They narrowly lost both legs but progressed with the handicap. They lost by 2 at home, Jordan Millman best winner 13, and lost by 5 away, Dan Williams best winner 6. Sir John Bayley defeated Madeley CC… Continue reading Harris Cup Quarter Final Review
Thursday Night Merit Entries Needed
The Thursday Night Merit will take place on Sunday 1st September at Donnington Wood Bowling Club at 10 a.m. There will be no dress code. Entry is £10. There will be £100 sponsorship added to the prize money. Players must have played at least four Thursday Night games this season to be eligible at the… Continue reading Thursday Night Merit Entries Needed