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26th July 2010
County Competitions.

On Sunday July 25th at Kingscroft Earl Shilton the finals of the Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours took place

In the morning session it was Mel Bass, Matty Bass, Chris Rodgers and Neil Hope from Holwell against John Torrington, Don Corby, Vic Mayes and Andy Irons from Blaby. Blaby got off to a flyer and were 9-1 up at five ends 19-2 up at ten ends. The result was never in doubt after that but Holwell picked up a seven on the thirteenth end to give them a glimmer of hope but by sixteen ends with Blaby 23-10 in front Holwell conceded.

In the afternoon session it was the Singles, Pairs and Triples Finals. The Singles Final between Neil Hope of Holwell and Alistair Hollis from New Lount was an entertaining match with Hope going 9-2 up after six ends but Hollis hit back and at twelve ends it was 10-10. After sharing the next two ends with one shot each Hope then had a run of 2,1 ,2 then concede one shot before scoring another three shots over the next two ends to go 19-12 in front. Hollis then picked a two and a one to close the gap but Hope then closed out the game with two Singles.

The Pairs Final between Stephen Lakin and Ady Smedley of Measham against Harry Brown and Roy Morley of Loughborough Queens Park was a very close match with never more than two shots in the game with Morley in front after seventeen ends by 14-12. Over the last four ends they picked up another eight shots and conceded only one for a 22-13 win. This is the first County Pairs (Worthing) win for Loughborough Queens Park since 1958 and will be well celebrated in the Loughborough area.

The Triples featured Blaby with John Torrington, Steve Wade and Andy Irons against the Belgrave Triple of Mike Sheldon, Steve Wain and James Wain. Belgrave started off well with two twos to go 4-0 after two ends but Blaby hit back with a vengeance scoring 7,1,1,1,2 and 1 to go 13-4 up at eight ends. Over the next five ends both teams scored five shots for an 18-9 lead to Blaby with five ends to play, although Belgrave fought back over the next four ends and closed the gap to six shots with one end to play Blaby were not to be denied their second County win of the day with a four on the last end for a 23-13 win

Results

18th July 2010
LBA Competitions

On Sunday July 25th at Kingscroft the Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours Finals all take place, Alistair Hollis against Neil Hope in the Singles, Stephen Lakin and Ady Smedley of Measham against Harry Brown and Roy Morley of Loughborough Queens Park in the Pairs, John Torrington, Vic Mayes and Andy Irons of Blaby against Mark Sheldon, Steve Wain and James Wain of Belgrave. The Fours again features Blaby with John Torrington, Vic Mayes, Steve Wade and Andy Irons and they play Mel Bass, Matty Bass, Chris Rodgers and Neil Hope.

31st May 2010
The Leicestershire Bowling Association President and officers would like to congratulate Neil Hope and Patrick Hulbert on achieving their international cap.

Neil has been included in the Senior International side to play at Worthing during July

Patrick has been included in the Junior International side to play in Ireland during September

19th April 2010
The LBA are pleased to announce the introduction of two new competitions for 2010: Over 60's Singles and Over 60's Pairs. If you wish to enter these competitions please complete and return the entry form.
Over 60's Competition Entry Form

4th April 2010
Please note that the final of the Greenwood Cup will be played on 4th September and not 28th August as previously advertised.

2nd March 2010
Abbey Park B.C. have been unable to fill several dates in their calendar for 2010. The dates are as follows:
Saturday 1st May
Saturday 3rd July
Saturday 14th August
Saturday 28th August
Thursday 12th August
Thursday 9th September

If any Club can help, please contact Harold Palmer on 0116 269 5010 or email  harold@leics2.freeserve.co.uk

20th February 2010
The draws for the County Competitions are now available from the Competitions pages.

9th February 2010
Leicestershire Bowling Association would like congratulate Graham Gibbins of Coalville Bowling Club who has been selected to represent England as an Umpire at the Commonwealth Games in India in October 2010

 

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