Around the greens

RADCLIFFE PARKS BOWLS LEAGUE

PREMIER DIVISION

AVERAGE WINNER

Paul Dudley, Hollinhurst, played 15, won 15. Closely followed by Graham Lamb, Whitefield BC, played 15 won 14.

RADCLIFFE WORKSHOPS BOWLING LEAGUE

Results

Week 21 :- Allens B 3, Co-op B 7; Co-op A 8, St Marys 2; Globe 7, Allens A 3; Elpm 4, Coronation 6; Dobbies 4, Thermite 6;

In the semi finals of the Team pairs cup, St Marys just edged past Globe in a close match and Thermite overcame Co-op A.

The most wins prize goes to Ken Bowles of Thermite with 17 wins out of 18 games.

The end of season pairs competition at Allens Green on Sunday, was won by Colin Newey and Peter Sheridan, who defeated Ken Alderson and Jim Coleman in a closely contested match.

Many thanks to Allens Green members who provided an excellent tea and made it a very pleasant afternoons bowling for all who took part.

The presentation evening will be held at Dobbies in conjunction with the Parks League on Friday October 14.

Tickets will be available later this month at £3 each and will feature a solo artist and a comedian.

Food will be available but is not inclusive in the ticket price.

Please support this event, even if you have no prize to collect.

It is a friendly and sociable evening with good entertainment and cheap drinks.

TABLE

P W D L Pts

Thermite 18 16

2 0 144

Globe 18 11 1 6 112

St Marys 17 8 1 8 97

Co-op B 18 12 0 6 98

Dobbies 17 11 0 6 90

Elpm 18 7 2 9 82

Allens A 17 7 0 10 76

Co-op A 17 6 0 11 80

Coronation 18 6 2 10 70

Allens B 18 0 0 18 34

OPENSHAW PARK BOWLS

EVANS CUP

IN this 83rd year of the competition for the Evans Cup first presented in 1922 by Councillor Evans it looked as though it was going to be an all-Nuttall final. However, one man, Brian Hay of Allens Green, gave a good account of himself and proved a worthy winner by defeating Derek Eatock 21-14 in the grand final.

BURY & DISTRICT

ASSOCIATION

The final random merit mixed pairs competition will be floodlit and held at Nuttall Park on Friday, September 16, 6.30pm start. Good attendance is anticipated so bring the family.

BURY, TOTTINGTON WORKSHOPS LEAGUE

RESULTS

PREMIER DIVISION

Elton Lib E 135(8), Phoenix of Cass 131(3); Stanley YD 155(7), Grant Arms 148(4).

THIRD DIVISION

ELPM A 153(8), Ainsworth Rd B 113(3).

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

S. Middleton 21-4; V. Brandwood, G. Rostron 21-8.

CHARLES SWARIES ROSE BOWL

At Tottington Conservative Club on Saturday, September 17.

10am: I. Morris & O. Ashworth v B. Hay & M. Gill; W. Mitchell & M. Morris v P. Floyd & J. Jones; T. Ashworth & B. Green v S. Waterhouse & H. Stott; J. Berry & Y. Floyd v J. Allen & P. Lamb.

11am: D. Hall & K. French v B. Hunter & D. Gibbons; A. Meleleu & G. Hay v R. Adams & D. Flint; P. French & J. Grindrod v B. Wolstenholme & R. Hunter; P. Atherden & C. Garner v K. Highton & J. Rigby.

12pm: E. Pearson & M. Mitchell v K. Garner & S. Bebbington; F. Heselwood & D. Eccles v B. Morris & B. Dudley.

TABLES

PREMIER DIVISION

P W L W L IW Pt

Phoenix/Cass 16 8 0 6 2 87 135

Hargreaves A 16 8 0 4 4 76 112

Elton Lib E 16 7 1 2 6 67 96

Tott Con C 16 7 1 2 6 64 93

Grant Arms 16 6 2 2 6 66 92

Walms Con A 16 5 3 2 6 60 84

Stanley YD 16 6 2 1 7 56 78

Meadowcroft B 16 3 5 1 7 54 67

Seedfield A 16 1 7 1 7 46 54

FIRST DIVISION

P W L W L IW Pt

Elton Lib A 14 6 1 5 2 70 109

Huntley A 14 5 2 5 2 60 93

Allens Green 14 4 3 3 4 60 84

Stanley C 14 6 1 2 5 58 84

Tott Con D 14 4 3 2 5 58 78

Ainsworth Rd A 14 4 3 3 4 51 75

Nuttall Park 14 6 1 1 6 51 73

Elton Lib C 14 0 7 0 7 40 40

SECOND DIVISION

P W L W L IW Pt

Stanley A 14 7 0 4 3 74 111

Huntley B 14 7 0 3 4 69 102

Seedfield B 14 6 1 2 5 53 79

Seedfield Lds A 14 7 0 1 6 46 71

Hargreaves C 14 3 4 2 5 55 70

Hargreaves B 14 4 3 1 6 51 67

St Marys 14 4 3 1 6 51 67

Jacks Wanderers 14 1 6 3 4 49 65

THIRD DIVISION

P W L W L IW Pt

ELPM A 14 6 1 6 1 78 120

Stanley D 14 3 4 6 1 70 103

Ainsworth Rd B 14 5 2 4 3 67 100

Walms Con B 14 6 1 3 4 61 91

ELPM B 14 5 2 2 5 58 81

Seedfield C 14 4 3 3 4 56 80

Seedfield Lds B 14 2 5 1 6 37 45

Scouter 14 0 7 0 7 21 21

RADCLIFFE PARKS BOWLS LEAGUE

BOWLER OF THE YEAR

COMPETITION will be held at Dobbies BC on Sunday, September 18.

Start and strike out 12.30pm. All bowlers must attend for 12.15pm.

Will captains please let Ken Barrington know who will be representing their club, and any cry-offs.

Tommy Taylor will be defending the title.

All premier bowlers will be scratch, First Division bowlers will be on three-start, all games 21-up.

PREMIER DIVISION

Black Lane B are champions and this has been one of the closest finishes for many seasons.

Black Lanes last match was against one of their nearest rivals, Hollinhurst A, who are a good side, especially on their tricky home green.

Hollinhurst brought in previous Waterloo winner, Gary Ellis, and with Paul Dudley in their side it looked a hard task for the Black Lane boys, but stirling performances from father and son, Peter and Stephen Holden, and Dave Wrights win 21-9 over Gary Ellis, paved the way for victory.

Young Beverley Harper of Hollinhurst led John Sandiford 14-3, only for the heavens to open and the green become waterlogged.

John, using his vast knowledge, stretched Beverley and she was unable to add to her score.

Well done to the Black Lane team who deserved their league win and for keeping the same squad all season and not signing star players.

Good luck to Matt ONeill and Gary Sandiford who have reached the last 64 of The Waterloo, playing on September 17 at Blackpool. Support will be welcome.

TOP THREE

P Pt

Black La B 16 143

Tott Con 16 139

Hhurst 16 137

League positions will be published when all the match cards are in.

Bolton Road and Dobbies will be relegated this season.

Tottington Park look favourites for the First Division title, and the runners-up position is close between East Lancs, Mytham Park and Coronation.

MATCH RESULTS

HOLLINHURST 179(7)

BLACK LANE B 165(5)

B. Harper 14, J. Sandiford 21; M. ONeill 21, G. Sandiford 9; P. Dudley 21, T. Guite 10; S. Edgar 10, P. Holden 21; K. Bowles 21, N. Spencer 5; G. Ellis 19, D. Wright 21; J. Blades 21, N. Brookfield 16; E. Redford 17, J. Downes 21; C. Wyatt 14, S. Holden 21; P. Gardner 21, J. Derby 20.

BURY PARKS VETERANS LEAGUE

FIXTURES

JIM VERITY CUP FINAL

Whitehead v Clarence at Dobbies on Wednesday, September 21.

LIONS CUP

Monday, September 26; Wednesday, September 28; Monday, October 3; Wednesday, October 5.

P W L D Pt

Whitehead 27 23 4 0 210

Tottington A 28 20 7 1 192

Dobbies 28 18 9 1 185

Nuttall Park 28 22 6 0 177

Openshaw 27 17 10 0 172

Black Lane A 28 13 15 0 168

Black Lane B 28 18 9 1 155

Clarence 27 17 9 1 146

Buchanan SS 28 12 15 1 141

Ainsworth 28 12 16 0 141

Hoyles 27 10 17 0 120

Seedfield 28 7 20 1 117

Hopwood 27 11 16 0 116

Mchester Rd 28 8 20 0 115

Tottington B 28 6 22 0 89

Close Park 27 3 24 0 64

PRESTWICH &

WHITEFIELD LADIES LEAGUE

FINAL RESULTS

FIRST DIVISION

Bay Horse 213

Eagle&Child A 183

Hibro 175

Pwich BC A 167

Rhodes 149

Bailey St 135

Pwich Con A 118

St Margarets 102

Crumpsall Con B 70

Pwich Lib A 65

SECOND DIVISION

Crumpsall Con A 181

Eagle&Child B 149

Church Inst 145

Wfield Park 143

Pwich BC B 135

Cheetham Hill 107

Alkrington 94

Pwich Con B 87

Pwich Lib B 58

A DIVISION

EAGLE & CHILD A 165(9)

PRESTWICH CON A 139(6)

J. Smith 14, S. Neary 21; F. Broadbent 12, S. Burns 21; P. Caudwell 21, D. Bailey 8; J. Norman 15, T. Davidson 21; P. Royds 8, L. Avery 21; A. Thornton 21, B. Taylor 11; D. Bowker 21, M. Steenson 16; J. Lynham 21, H. James 1; M. Yardley 21, J. Feeley 9; B. Hannibal 21, A. Mansfield 10.

PRESTWICH LIB A 174(7)

ST MARGARETS 173(9)

W. Hodgson 21, S. Dunne 12; M. Picken 21, J. Knott 12; E. Nolan 14, M. Reed 21; P. Whittaker 19, B. Pugh 21; S. McMillan 18, D. Rylance 21; C. Auston 12, A. Tomkow 21; C. Sullivan 21, I. Rook 18; D. Badcock 18, S. Johnson 21; D. Airey 9, J. Eastham 21; G. Fenton 21, I. Joynson 5.

BAILEY STREET 143(3)

BAY HORSE 182(13)

M. Heaton 15, E. Brown 21; J. Beaumont 21, J. Howarth 18; P. Eves 4, P. McGuirk 21; M. Doyle 14, J. Sidebottom 21; M. Thompson 10, C. Bleakley 21; A. Milne 9, M. Manchester 21; A. Gandy 19, K. Sculthorpe 21; I. Lynas 21, J. Brooks 19; M. Turley 9, V. Ashcroft 21; L. Mack 21, V. Brandwood 18.

RHODES 172(5)

PRESTWICH BC A 180(7)

S. Kitson 21, M. Hoggard 11; J. Cunliffe 21, J. Perkins 8; C. Hall 19, M. Davenport 21; W. Lee 12, S. McMahon 21; B. Brooks 8, A. Bellis 21; R. Hallett 12, L. Lorenzini 21; C. Wroe 16, I. Burwin 21; J. Ashworth 21, H. Blake 20; C. Riding 21, G. Friend 18; C. Taylor 21, M. McGurren 18.

HIBRO 187(11)

CRUMPSALL CON B 138(3)

J. Rayner 21, V. Cutler 11; P. Norton 21, S. Henshaw 9; I. Holt 6, N. Myrtle 21; D. Freeman 21, B. Hinchy 8; W. Taylor 21, M. Warburton 19; L. Rowbottom 21, B. Waring 7; M. Moore 21, J. Mansfield 12; J. Houghton 21, A. Phillips 18; L. Orriss 21, M. Joy 12; M. Stocks 13, S. Pearson 21.

WHITEFIELD PARK 190(11)

PRESTWICH LIB B 136(3)

S. Bennett 21, I. Norton 10; L. Greenway 21, R. Scholes 13; M. Willison 21, I. Davis 18; K. McGreevy 21, A. Davidson 11; J. Goodwin 21, P. Connaughton 10; E. Seymour 7, C. Graffy 21; C. Cootes 21, M. Shackley 3; L. Robinson 15, J. Birtles 21; B. Robinson 21, D. Ball 10; M. Pickles 21, R. Rollason 19.

CHEETHAM HILL 160(5)

CHURCH INSTITUTE 171(10)

M. Weir 21, L. Bishop 13; M. Williamson 21, A. Forshaw 16; S. McGarry 21, A. Tress 17; J. Wilson 15, D. Chivers 21; B. Hannah 4, T. Day 21; M. Edwards 15, R. Johnson 21; R. Hurst 7, J. Crump 21; B. Lee 21, J. Armitage 19; P. Jacobs 21, L. Ward 1; M. Shaw 14, J. Fitzgerald 21.

CRUMPSALL CON A 198(11)

ALKRINGTON 124(3)

J. Hart 21, A. Froggatt 11; K. Cooper 21, B. Beaumont 6; J. Randall 11, A. Watson 21; M. Greenwood 19, J. Lucas 21; C. Yarwood 21, J. Johnson 11; V. Blake 21, A. Stewart 16; L. Burns 21, I. Jones 4; M. Brown 21, B. Coles 5; J. Charnock 21, J. Ruscoe 13; R. Tomlins 21, A. Fletcher 16.

PRESTWICH CON B 166(4)

EAGLE & CHILD B 189(12)

S. Pearson 21, R. Berry 20; J. Sherwood 16, B. Downs 21; M. Yeomans 21, S. Brady 18; E. Thompson 21, S. Middleton 8; J. Kelly 21, A. Smith 17; J. Rigby 20, S. Lever 21; K. Armour 10, M. Walton 21; M. Jones 8, A. Richardson 21; J. Salisbury 18, J. Muskett 21; P. Higham 10, A. Brady 21.

BURY DISTRICT PARKS LADIES AMATEUR LEAGUE

AFTERNOON LEAGUE

AINSWORTH 150(12)

WHITEFIELD PARK B 75(0)

E. Brown 21, B. Robinson 10; D. Flint 21, E. Seymour 9; M. Gill 21, B. Cadge 8; A. Lees 21, V. Grey 10; E. Heap 21, J. Goodwin 20; A. Williams 21, M. Hargreaves 4; A. Cummings 21, C. Sullivan 10; R. Hunter 21, W. Moran 4.

ALLENS GREEN 90(1)

CLARENCE PARK 148(11)

F. Kitchen 14, P. McGuirk 21; K. Batchelor 9, M. Manchester 21; K. Murray 13, J. Brooks 21; M. Booth 6, C. Bleakley 21; E. Warren 13, M. Nally 21; J. Holbrook 1, S. Salmon 21; B. Arrowsmith 13, V. Ashcroft 21; F. Allington 21, E. Nicholls 19.

CLOSE PARK 158(11)

BOLTON ROAD 107(1)

J. Stockton 21, A. Harlick 18; P. Turner 21, R. Shepherd 8; J. Makinson 21, K. Morris 12; P. Yates 21, A. Mitchell 9; M. Bushby 21, J. Muskett 17; J. Humphreys 21, E. Cuddy 13; J. Howard 11, J. Linacre 21; E. Murray 21, G. Riley 9.

NUTTALL PARK A 158(11)

NUTTALL PARK B 80(1)

B. Butters 11, B. Gregory 21; S. Illsley 21, J. Mirfin 9; J. Ashworth 21, E. Berry 10; A. Eatock 21, I. Buckby 1; E. Jackson 21, D. Bardsley 15; M. Mitchell 21, M. Farrington 7; E. Smith 21, B. Hall 11; J. Roebuck 21, R. Hunt 6.

WHITEFIELD PARK A 159(9)

WHITEHEAD PARK 133(3)

T. Davidson 19, B. Chadwick 21; J. Lynham 21, D. Radcliffe 18; D. Bailey 21, D. Hamilton 5; S. Neary 21, B. Sodeau 17; D. Rylance 21, M. Morris 15; S. Bennett 15, M. Bailey 21; C. Cootes 20, A. Butterworth 21; P. Highton 21, J. Swain 15.

GEORGE HAMER

MEMORIAL CUP

THIS competition was held at Manchester Road Park on Sunday, September 11, 2005.

Celebrating their ruby wedding day on that date, Hughie and Linda Blenkharn, were among a good showing of local bowlers.

Unfortunately Hughie took an early bath, but Linda, partnered by that renowned Tottington bowler Roy Connell kept going strong.

In the other half of the draw Brian Hunter and Christine Robinson progressed steadily.

Meeting in the final, Roy led well with Linda contributing with some telling woods where necessary leading to a 21-12 victory.

RESULTS

Semi-finals: Brian Hunter & Christine Robinson beat Keith Gibbons and Vera Ashcroft; Roy Connell & Linda Blenkharn beat Albert Salmon & Dora Gibbons.

Final: Roy Connell & Linda Blenkharn 21-12 Brian Hunter & Christine Robinson.

The committee and members of Manchester Road Park would like to thank the Friends of NU West Co-op for their sponsorship along with those who helped to raise £195 for Bury Hospice.

BRaTs

(Sponsored by Queen Anne Glass Ltd)

Last week I reported on Barrie Robinson singing 3 wheels on my waggon. This week its another Barry who is thinking three is definitely NOT the magic number. Barry Hardman was unfortunately at the receiving end of a 21-3 trashing when playing against Division One leaders Calderdale in the Federation Team KO last Sunday.

The number three was also prominent in the overall outcome of the match, as the BRaTs side managed just three winners from ten.

Bury initially looked like running their opponents to a close result when the first six games were all shared, Barry Robinson slightly improved his previous game score of three, I say slightly, as he suffered another single figure defeat(6), but this was quickly offset by a superb win of 21-7 from Mick Howard.

The other games were less destructive in score, Paul Atherdens win to 14 came after a 1-1/2 hour marathon game of singles and Deborah Flint showed why she is flying high in the ladies circuit, she ended her opponents four week unbeaten run, with an equally good 21-18 victory, and with Alec Birtwistle and Tommy Taylor just losing to 18 & 15, the BRaTs side were level withfour to play.

Then came Barrys three, it might have been painful but it was quick, he was off the green that fast that some of the first session games were still in progress!

The remaining players fought on and appeared undeterred by this setback, but it soon became clear that it would not be a day for the BRaT Pack as Kevin Newbury, John Birtwistle and Ian Turrell all lost to 14, 15 & 20, thus giving the Calderdale side a comfortable 32 point winning margin and a place in the Semi-finals.

The BRaTs now look to this Sunday, They need a good result against Worth Valley and a little help from last months opponents Furness if they are to avoid relegation (Furness play third placed South Lancs. who go into the last match 10 points clear of Bury).

The home leg for Bury is on Sunnybank Social Club, Helmshore, whilst the away leg is at the Devonshire Bowling Club in the centre of Skipton, Yorkshire (behind Woolworths if youre interested). As always, any players that become unavailable should contact either Paul or Deborah on 01204 88 4635.

Home Leg - Venue Sunnybank Social Club, Helmshore.

Carole Bleakley; Jim McDonald; David Howells; John Davis; Janet Howarth; David Bretherton; Chris Livesey; Charlie Howarth; Tony Knipe; Mick Howard; Joan Sidebottom; Les Toth; Mick Middleton.

Away Leg - Malcolm Stretch; Jim Seeley; Geoff Barrett; Deborah Flint; Barry Robinson; John Bly; John Blades; Paul Atherden; Alec Birtwistle; Harry Hargreaves; John Birtwistle; Brian Parton.

l Tottington Conservative Club hold their Mixed Doubles finals tomorrow night (Friday) 6:30pm start, there are also limited places available for this evenings final qualifying session.

Further details from Paul or Deborah on 01204 88 4635.

BURY AND DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE

(Sponsored by Queen Anne Glass Ltd)

GEORGE WARD HANDICAP

T

he competition reached the quarter-final stage last Monday.

Before the

first wood had been delivered there were three first division teams, one from the second, one from the third and three from the fourth.

When thelast wood had been sent, there were still three teams from the first division, the only other surviver being from the fourth.

Black Lane, playing at Elton Liberal Club, had a convincing win over Hare & Hounds.

Similarly, Clarence Park overturned a 60 point handicap deficit to beat Huntley A on Tottington Park.

In the bottom half, Tottington Cons B had an easy win over Seedfield on Stanley's collection of hills and hollows, whilst fourth division Prestwich Hospital overcame third division Eagle & Child at Walmersley.

The semi-finals will take place on Monday, September 19, under floodlights, and will begin at 7pm.

The draw, with venues and handicaps, is as follows:

Black Lane (12) v Clarence Park (Scr) at Dobbie's.

Tottington Cons B (4) v Prestwich Hospital (60) at Nuttall Park.

The final will take place the following Monday, September 26, again commencing at 7pm, at Prestwich Bowling Club.