On Friday 12th April the North West Federation Short League programme began with our 2 Short teams, Bowdon Blanks and Bowdon Bullets playing head to head. The day was great for croquet. There was no rain, it was warm and the lawns were in great condition. The presence of spectators showed the importance of this fixture, and they saw some good quality play from both teams. All players had ample opportunity to enjoy themselves regardless of the result. The Bowdon Blanks won by a good margin of 11-5, which augurs well for their season. Bowdon Bullets will no doubt be determined to win their next match, and Cas will certainly want to keep their best performer, Ed, in the team.
Bowdon Blanks team, with handicaps, was:
Bowdon Bullets team, with handicaps, was:
Results were as follows (Blanks score first):
Alan Mayne beat Pauline 14-4, CAS 14-7 and Brian 14-12, but lost to Ed 0-14
Charles beat Pauline 14-7, Ed 14-8 and CAS 14-6, but lost to Brian 10-14
Kay beat Brian 10-6, CAS 14-7 and Pauline 14-4, but lost to Ed 6-14
Carol beat Brian 14-4, and Pauline 11-8, but lost to CAS 6-14 and Ed 5-14