WELSH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The Welsh Club Championships were held at Hawkesbury Bowling Club on Sunday 15^th September. The four teams competing were Esclusham, Broughton, Llanrwst and Rhos Park – each winners of their area’s County Cups. Three of the four clubs have won this contest previously. In the first round groups Llanrwst played Esclusham, with Esclusham taking 6 winners from the eight to be played. The best of those wins was Nick Jones 21-7 over Mike Pritchard. The closing scores were Esclusham 152, Llanrwst 114.

Rhos Park and Broughton were the second group. Broughton lead with five winners over Rhos Park’s three. The games in this group were much tighter with only a few points to separate the teams. AJ Russell’s game with Ivor Jones was to seal Broughton’s place in the final.

In the final reckoning, Esclusham showed what a strong team they are, once again taking 6 out of the eight games. Owen Jackson and Nick Jones had the best, and single figures wins both at 21-9. Final scores were Esclusham 159, Broughton 127. Both of these teams qualify for the World Club Championship later in the year.

SUCCESS FOR JESS LACEY.

Mention must be made of the outstanding performance by Jess Lacey at the British Junior Ladies Final at Heswell recently. Not only did she retain the title – in this her last year as a Junior player – but she did it in style. Her toughest game was with fellow Welsh girl player, Lois Jones where Jess won 21-18. She now qualifies for the BCGBA Ladies Champion of Champions to be held at Owley Wood on Sunday 29^th September.