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Bowdon Bounders play their opening fixture of the season at home against Southport in the Croquet North West GC Handicap League. Unfortunately they did not obtain the winning result for which they hoped, and lost 7-11. The ‘Bounders’ enjoyed a friendly match with Southport, in the sunshine on Sunday. Bowdon won both the doubles games, but Southport did much better in the singles. Monica Young had kindly stepped in at the last moment, and won three of her four games. Well done Monica. Congratulations to Garth who played his first League match, regrettably, against very tough opponents.

Our team, with their handicaps, was:

Southport’s team, with their handicaps, was, Gill Pinch 9, Bear Trotter 10, Wendy Cawley 12 and Peers Cawley 12.

The games’ results were as follows:

Fred and Monica beat Gill and Peers 7-6

Margaret and Garth beat Bear and Wendy 7-4

Margaret lost to Peers 4-7, Wendy 3-7, Gill 4-7 and Bear 5-7

Fred beat Bear7-3, and Gill 7-3, but lost to Wendy 3-7 and Peers 6-7

Garth lost to Gill 4-7, Bear 2-7, Peers 3-7 and Wendy 3-7

Monica beat Bear 7-4, Gill 7-4 and Peers 7-5, but lost to Wendy 1-7

Bowdon’s team in the Croquet North West AC Handicap League played at Southport on Sunday 12th May. Sadly, our hopes of a winning start to the season were not fulfilled, and we lost by 3 games to 4. Southport’s lawns were no more challenging than on previous occasions, so they must have worked hard to make ready for our visit. The weather was good with a fair amount of sun and no rain during play. In the morning we lost the doubles, and John’s singles against Bill (handicap 8). David won our only game against David Venables (handicap 14). In the afternoon we shared the games. Alan was overrun with Bill’s 8.5 bisques. David obtained a lead and kept it, until the later stages of his game when his more experienced opponent Peter (handicap 16) finished strongly. John won his singles against Gail (handicap 10) after struggling for most of the game yet staying in contention. When Gail’s bisques were used up John achieved a small break to go one ahead on his penultimate turn, and then add another hoop on his final turn. Ed was always ahead against David Venables (handicap 14) who was more experienced. Southport CC provided some very nice biscuits and cakes. David drove us safely and comfortably and we generally had a good day out.

The team, with handicaps, was as follows:

Southport’s team was, Bill Nicholl 8, Gail Moore 10, David Venables 14 and Peter Williamson 16.

The morning results were:

Alan and Ed lost to Gail and Peter 9-13, John lost to Bill -6 on time and David Beddy beat David Williamson +6 on time.

The afternoon singles results were:

Alan lost to Bill -24, David Beddy lost to Peter -6 on time, John beat Gail +2 on time and Ed beat David Williamson +7 on time.

Bowdon Bounders play their opening fixture of the season at home against Southport and will be hoping for a successful start to their campaign in the Croquet North West GC Handicap League. The weather forecast is good and spectators will be welcome to watch some fiercely competitive croquet.

Our confident team is:

We wish them good luck and fine weather. Lawns 1 and 2 will be occupied by this match for most of Sunday.

Bowdon’s team in the Croquet North West AC Handicap League play at Southport on Sunday 12th May. This is our first match of the season so we are hopeful of a good start. Apparently Southport has had severe lawn problems mainly due to seawater incursion, so play may be challenging. Our team will take swimming costumes and snorkels.

The team is as follows:

We wish them good luck, fine weather and a nice swim.