If you’re into bowls you’ll be interested in this further report from Alec Soars of Isle of Wight Bowls. Ed
Colin Ridett Trophy
The Colin Ridett Trophy played in memory of Colin Ridett a past County President, was this year played between Shanklin and Cowes Medina. The overall result was a win for Shanklin who won two for the four disciplines and scored 81 shots, against Cowes Medina who also won two disciplines but scored only 79 points.
Individual results
Singles: John Marsh (Shanklin) 13 Adam Clark (Cowes Medina) 21 Pairs Travis Meller & Richard Jeffrey (Shanklin) 28 Ben Mackett & Paul Dickinson 16 Triples Robbi Hayes, Alan Bell & Keith Beckett (Shanklin) 13 Andrew Nightingale, Fred Rylands & Peter Furmidge (Cowes Medina) 23 Fours John Wilkins, Jack Berry, Phil Brooks & Bruce Marks (Shanklin) 27 Tony Partridge, Barry Croad, Dave Gustar & Darren Griffith (Cowes Medina) 19
Bembridge Bowling Club
The Finals of the Harris 100 up Competition took place on Sunday 19th September and saw the Club President and Vice President emerge as Champions. In the Men’s Finals, Jack Liddiard, President, came from behind in the final ends to beat Ron Gleaves 104-94 shots. In the semi-finals, Jack beat Paul Green 100-70 shots and Ron had beaten Keith Watford by 108-82 shots
The Ladies Final also provided a close match, with Gay Allen, Vice President, winning over Daphne Lacy by 101 – 93 shots. In the semi-finals, Gay had beat Yvonne Baxter by 100-77 shots and, although the score finished 100-all in the other semi, Daphne ran out winner over Sue Green on the first to the 100 shots basis.
Images : 1. Jack Liddiard, winner of Men’s 100 up Championship receives his medal from Ernest Smith.
2. Gay Allen winner of Ladies 100 up Championship receives her medal from Ernest Smith.
