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Welcome to the September 2016 Newsletter. This Newsletter will
contain all information from 7th August 2016.
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Epsom win Curling Medals at Potters
Lesley Flint, Dave Sowdon, Sandra Huxford & Martine Ellis
win medals at Potters |
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Sutton & District Bowling
Association - Yonwin Cup
Epsom lose yet another Final against Cheam in the Yonwin
Cup. They lost heavily on one rink, lost another & won
1 rink. They lost overall 51 - 80. This loss was
particularly disappointing considering how well Epsom played
against Sutton in the Semi Final.
Details:
Rink 2 Howard Ellis Pat Buckley Andrew Turnbull
David Sowdon lost 12 - 36
This was a poor performance by Epsom on this rink.
They were 3 - 19 adrift after 10 ends, 5 - 27 behind after
15 ends & finally lost by 24 shots.
Rink 3 Brian Kenyon John Meningen Terry Berry
Graham Naish lost 19 - 26
After 8 ends the scores were level 10 - 10, but Cheam
were ahead 15 - 16 on the 15th end. On the 18th end Epsom
scored 4 shots to be just 1 shot behind 19 - 20.
However, they lost the last 2 ends to lose by 7 shots.
Rink 4 Keith Roberts Bob Blaker Martin Harbottle
Jim Scott won 20 - 18
After 10 ends Epsom trailed 10 - 16, but drew level 17 - 17
on end 15. They went on to win by 2 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 51 Cheam 80
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Yonwin Facts
Epsom have played Cheam 8 times over the years.
They have won on 4 occasions (once in the Final in 1995) and
lost to them in 4 Finals.
Epsom have won the Yonwin Cup on 7 occasions - 1980
(Sutton Common), 1985 (Cheam Village), 1986 ( Auriol), 1987
(Ewell), 1990 (Wallington), 1995 (Cheam) & 2003 (Malden &
Coombe).
Epsom have lost 5 Finals - 1982 (Chipstead & Cheam in
2010, 2011, 2012 & 2016).
Epsom got to the 2016 Final without losing a rink -
Cuddington 69 - 40, Carshalton 63 - 42 &
Sutton 59 - 36.
The significant appearances in this Competition are:-
Les Owen 55, Martin Harbottle 45, Graham Naish 39 & Jim
Scott 31.
Since 1976 Epsom have won 79 games, lost 34 and scored
6318 shots for & 5744 against.
Cuddington & Chipstead have won the Trophy 8 times. |
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Sutton & District Bowling
Association - St Raphael Pairs
Sandra & John Huxford played in the Final at
Wallington Bowling Club on Saturday 24th September 2016.
They played Margaret Webb & Dave Pease (Sutton). They
won 21 - 12. This was the second time that Sandra has
won this Competition (won with David Sowdon in 2011).
Details:
Sandra & John were 6 - 8 behind after 10 ends, but drew
level 9 - 9 after 12 ends. The scores were still
level, 11 - 11 after 14 ends, but Epsom won the next 5 ends
to go ahead 16 - 11. Going into the 20th end Sandra & John
led 16 - 12 & when John went to play the last bowl of the
end he was 1 shot down. He played a superb bowl to
take out the shot bowl & scored 5 shots. Sutton
conceded on this end leaving Epsom winners by 9 shots.
Congratulations to you both from
Epsom Bowling Club. |
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Sutton & District Bowling
Association - St Raphael Pairs
Sandra & John Huxford played their delayed Semi Final at
Chipstead Bowling Club on Thursday 22nd September 2016. They
played Lynn Donovan (Purley) & Kevin Donovan (Sutton).
They won 16 - 10.
Details:
Sandra & John were in control right from end 3 after
scoring 5 shots. They led 11 - 4 after 10 ends and 16
- 5 after 15 ends. The Epsom pair then became stuck on 16
shots, but restricted their opponents to just 1 shot an end.
Their opponents conceded on the 20th end.
Congratulations Sandra & John from
everyone at Epsom Bowling Club. |
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Summary 2016 All matches
2016 |
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Played |
Won |
Lost |
Drawn |
Cancelled |
Shots For |
Shots Against |
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Men's Friendly |
14 |
13 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
920 |
730 |
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Men's League |
16 |
10 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
1333 |
1187 |
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Men's
Chrystie |
9
1 conceded |
5 |
5 |
0 |
Conceded
1 |
246 |
262 |
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Ladies'
Friendly |
10 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
7 |
336 |
319 |
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Ladies'
League |
7
1 conceded |
3 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
253 |
257 |
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Mixed
Friendly |
13 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
1054 |
735 |
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Totals |
71 |
49 |
21 |
0 |
15 |
4142 |
3490 |
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Men Friendly Summary 2016
(2015 figures in brackets )
Of the 15 (11) matches
scheduled 14 (11) were played. Epsom won 14 (6), lost 1
(4).
47 (44) rinks were played and
of these 28 (18) were won, 18 (20) lost and 1 (0) drawn.
The best win came against
Oxshott on the 14th September, 86 - 33 (+54).
The best rink win was the 34
10 against Oxshott in the same match.
In all 38 (42) members
represented the Club in Friendly matches in 2016.
Significant appearances:
Bob Blaker 12, Bill Lawrence (11), John Warren, Mike James,
Frank Thompson 8. |
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Ladies' Friendly - Survey 2016
(2015 figures in brackets)
Of the 17
(17) scheduled games 10 (14) were played. Epsom won 5 (6),
lost 5 (8), drew 0 (0) and 6 (3) were cancelled. In total
336 (497) shots were scored for and 319 (458) against.
In all 14
(18) Ladies represented Epsom in the Friendly matches in
2016.
The number
of rinks won were 10 (15), lost 12 (14) and drawn 1 (1).
The best
match win came against Malden Manor 42 23 (+19) and the
best rink win was also against Malden Manor on 12th May 29
4.
These are
the most significant appearances in the Friendly matches by
the Ladies:
Sylvia Smart, Ruth Baker & Anne Hoffmann 8, Gill Sperring 7
& Audrey Jones 6. |
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Men's Friendly
Epsom played at home against Leatherhead in a friendly
Triples match on Tuesday
20th September 2016 and won on 2 rinks, lost on the third
and won overall 45 - 34.
Details:
Rink 2 Bob Lister Pat
Buckley John Meningen won 18 - 7
This rink started well & led
8 - 1 after just 5 ends. They had a good lead, 13 - 2
after 10 ends, 16 - 6 after 15 ends and won by 11 shots.
Rink 3 David Ganney
Frank Thompson John Warren won 17 - 9
This was quite a close game
for 10 ends when Epsom led 9 - 5. However, they had 8
good ends finally winning by 8 shots.
Rink 4 Bill Lawrence Mike James Bob Blaker
lost 10 - 18
This rink was behind all afternoon. They were 6 - 8
behind after 10 ends, but closed the gap to just 1 shot, 10
- 11 after 15 ends. They finished losing the last 3
ends & lost by 8 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 45 Leatherhead 34 |
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Mixed Friendly - Survey 2016
(2015 figures in brackets)
There were 21 (13) games
scheduled and 13 (9) played. Of these 13 (7) were won, 0
(1) lost & 0 (1) drawn. 8 games were cancelled. 1054 (864)
shots were scored for and 735 (660) against.
The highest winning match score
difference was +63 against Box B C on 20th July when Epsom
won 138 - 75. The highest rink win was 33 13 against
Insurance B A on 15th May.
Of the 51 (42) rinks played 39
(31) were won, 12 (10) lost & 0 (1) drawn.
12 (16) Ladies and 32 (32) Men
represented the Club in these Mixed Matches and the
following are some of the most appearances made this
season:-
Ladies: Sylvia Smart 8, Audrey
Jones 7, Anne Hoffmann 6 & Sandra Huxford 6.
Men: Bill Lawrence 11, Mike
James 11, Bob Blaker 8, Frank Thompson 9,
Derek Hoffmann 8, David Ganney 8. |
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Mixed Friendly
Epsom played at home against Merton Park in a mixed friendly
on Saturday
17th September 2016 and lost on 1 rink, won on 3 rinks
& won the match 81 - 54. Epsom finish the 2016 season
having won all 13 matches.
Details:
Rink 1 Bill Lawrence
Sylvia Smart Ron Snow John Huxford won 18 - 14
This rink was in control all
afternoon. They led 10 - 2 after 10 ends, 16 - 12
after 18 ends & won by 4 shots.
Rink 2 Vic Phillips
Brian Collis Bob Lister Pat Buckley lost 9 - 17
Epsom was always playing
catch up on this rink. They were 4 - 7 behind after 10
ends, 7 - 16 adrift after 18 ends & lost by 8 shots.
Rink 3 Audrey Jones
Jim Martin Geoff Purrott Bob Blaker won 26
- 11
After 10 ends Epsom led 12 -
4 and continued to play well. They stretched their
lead to 20 - 8 after 15 ends & went on to win by 14 shots.
Rink 4 Mike James Frank Thompson Phil Sims Sandra
Huxford won 28 - 12
Epsom dominated play on this rink all afternoon. They
had a good lead, 13 - 4 after 10 ends and went further ahead
25 - 6 after 15 ends. They went on to win by 16 shots.
Final Score Epsom 81 Merton Park 54 |
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Men's Friendly
Epsom played at home against Oxshott in a friendly
match on Wednesday
14th September 2016 and won on all 3 rinks
& won the match 86 -
33.
Details:
Rink 2 Phil Sims Ron
Snow Geoff Purrott John Meningen won 25 - 12
Epsom had a healthy lead 15 -
3 after 10 ends & won 6 of the remaining ends to win by 13
shots.
Rink 3 Mike James
Frank Thompson Pat Buckley John Warren won 27 - 11
After 4 ends Epsom was behind
1 - 3, but then scored a total of 17 shots over the next 8
ends to lead
18 - 3. They went on to
dominate the rest of the game leading 21 - 8 after 15 ends &
going on to win by 16 shots.
Rink 4 Ken Lacey Bill Lawrence John Hart Peter
Miller won 34 - 10
Oxshott only scored on 6 ends in this game. Epsom led
15 - 2 after 10 ends & 22 - 8 after 15 ends. They
scored a total of 12 shots over the last5 ends to win by 24
shots.
Final Score: Epsom 86 Oxshott 33 |
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Ladies' Friendly
The Ladies played at home against the Insurance BA on
Tuesday 13th August 2016 to play a 3 rink Triples match.
They lost on 2 rinks, won on 1 rink & lost the match 33 - 38.
The Ladies only played 15 ends because of the intense heat.
Details:
Rink 3 Audrey Jones
Pauline Devereux Eileen Mills won 14 - 11
Epsom levelled the scores 12
- 12 after 12 ends & went on to win by 3 shots.
Rink 4 Sue Needham
Sandra Huxford Sylvia Smart lost 9 - 14
Epsom was behind all
afternoon. They trailed 5 - 10 after 10 ends, 7 - 13
after 13 ends & lost by 5 shots.
Rink 5 Frances Suttonwood Heather Pigden Anne
Hoffmann lost 10 - 13
After 10 ends Epsom found themselves 3 - 12 behind, but
fought back well getting back to 10 - 12 on the 14th end.
They dropped 1 shot on the last end to lose by 3 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 33 Insurance BA 38 |
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East Surrey League Summary
for 2016 (2015 figures in brackets)
16 (16) games were scheduled.
Of these 10 (14) were won, 6 (1) lost and 0 (1) drawn.
1333 (1376) shots were scored
for and 1187 (1029) against. Epsom gained 109 (155) points
and ended up ? in the League.
The best win was the 100 - 59
(+41) result against Purley Bury on 8th May , and the same
shot difference against Shirley Park on 20th August (96
55). The best rink win was in the 37 15 (+22) victory in
the match against Chipstead on 30th August.
Of the 60 rinks played 34 (48)
were won and 27 (15) lost. 3 (1) rinks were drawn. In all
25 (26) members played in the League this year. The highest
match score was 105 74 against Chipstead on 30th August.
Significant Appearances:-
Keith Roberts (16), Graham
Naish (16), Bob Blaker (16), Terry Berry (15), Brian Kenyon
(15),
Martin Harbottle (15), Geoff
Purrott (14), John Warren (14), John Meningen (14),
Final details:
Played 16, Won 10 Lost 6, Drawn 0, Shots For 1333, Shots
against 1187, Points 109. |
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East Surrey League - Men
Epsom travelled to Old Coulsdon on Sunday 11th September
2016 to play the last game in the League this season and
lost on 3
rinks, won on 1 rink & lost overall 85 - 86 (2 - 10).
This was an extremely disappointing result considering how
Epsom were placed at 15 ends (66 - 50), 18 ends (80 - 65) &
20 ends (83 - 78) across the 4 rinks. So it was a case
of a last end defeat.
Details:
Rink 1 Frank Thompson Pat Buckley John Huxford
David Sowdon lost 20 - 23
Epsom led 9 - 8 after 10 ends & 15 - 12 after 15 ends.
They dropped 5 shots on end 18 & lost the last 2 ends to
lose by 3 shots.
Rink 2 Howard Ellis Geoff Purrott Martin
Harbottle Peter Miller lost 18 - 25
This rink got off to an excellent start finding
themselves 10 - 1 after just 5 ends. Old Coulsdon came
back well & took the lead 12 - 14 after 12 ends. Old
Coulsdon won 3 of the last 4 ends leaving Epsom losing by 7
shots.
Rink 4 Keith Roberts Bob Blaker John Warren Jim
Scott lost 20 - 26
Epsom led 13 - 10 after 10 ends and 17 - 13 after 15
ends. Epsom were outplayed over the last 3 ends
dropping a total of 11 shots to lose the rink by 6 shots.
Rink 5 John Hart John Meningen Terry Berry Graham
Naish won 27 - 12
This was an excellent performance. They went into a 11
- 1 lead after 8 ends and dominated the rest of the game.
They led 20 - 10 after 15 ends and went on to win by 15
shots.
Final Score: Epsom 85 Old Coulsdon 86
Epsom 2 points Old Coulsdon 10 points
Frank Thompson played in
his very first East Surrey League match becoming the 153rd
member to play in this League. |
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Mixed Friendly
Epsom played at home against Esher in a mixed friendly
Triples on Saturday 10th September 2016 and lost on 1 rinks
& won on 3 rinks & won the match 73 - 68. This was the
12th win out of 12 this season.
Details:
Rink 1 Mike James
Heather Pigden Frank Thompson lost 15 - 22
After 10 ends the scores were
level 10 - 10 & Epsom went ahead 15 - 14 after 15 ends.
Epsom was outplayed over the last 3 ends and lost by 7
shots.
Rink 2 Audrey Jones
Brian Collis Bob Blaker won 18 - 16
Epsom was outplayed for most
of the afternoon on this rink. After 10 ends they were
7 - 12 down & 11 - 16 behind on the 15th end. However,
they won the last 3 ends going on to win by 2 shots.
Rink 3 Ruth Baker
Sylvia Smart Pat Buckley won 19 - 18
Epsom was 10 - 11 behind on
this rink after 10 ends, but went ahead 17 - 12 on the 15th
end. The last few ends were very close, but Epsom won
by 1 shot.
Rink 4 Vic Phillips Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann
won 21 - 12
This was a comfortable win for Epsom. They led 16 - 8
after 15 ends & despite dropping 4 shots on the last end
they won by 9 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 73 Esher 68 |
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Ladies' Pairs Final
The postponed
Ladies' Pairs Final was played on Friday 9th September 2016
between Ruth Baker/Sandra Huxford (12) & Frances Suttonwood/Sylvia
Smart (9).
Details:
After 10 ends
Ruth & Sandra had a very good lead 19 - 8 and went further
ahead 24 - 14 after 15 ends.
Frances &
Sylvia then came back into the game strongly closing the gap
to 25 - 20 on the 18th end. On the 20th end they were
just 2 shots behind, 25 - 23, but were beaten 26 - 23 after
nearly 4 hours on the green. |
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Mixed Friendly
Epsom played at home against Horley in a mixed friendly on Wednesday
7th September 2016 and lost on 2 rinks & won on 2 rinks
& won the match 76 -
67. This was a case of 'it's not over till it's over'
match. With 1 end to play on all 4 triples Epsom was
losing the match by 9 shots. Rink 1 picked up 2 shots,
rink 2 5 shots, rink 3, 5 shots & rink 4, 6 shots.
Epsom remain undefeated this season in mixed friendly
matches.
Details:
Rink 1 Audrey Jones
Phil Sims Bob Blaker lost 12 - 14
This rink started badly being
0 - 7 down after just 5 ends. They came back well and
were 2 shots adrift, 9 - 11 after 15 ends, but despite
getting 2 shots on the last end they lost by 2 shots.
Rink 2 Sue Needham
Mike James John Warren lost 14 - 31
Epsom struggled all afternoon
on this rink. They were 7 - 17 down after 10 ends and
lost by 17 shots.
Rink 3 Jim Martin
Arthur Upward Bill Lawrence won 23 - 11
This was a good performance
by Epsom on this rink. They led 13 - 5 after 10 ends,
17 - 10 after 15 ends & won by 12 shots.
Rink 4 David Ganney Sylvia Smart Frank Thompson
won 27 - 11
Another very good performance by the Epsom triple.
They started slowly being 8 - 9 behind after 10 ends.
However, they dominated the rest of the game & led 20 - 10
after 15 ends & won by 16 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 76 Horley 67 |
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Finals Day Results - Sunday (handicaps
in brackets)
Men's Handicap Fours
Jim Martin
Derek Cash George Sperring Andrew Turnbull (23)
v Peter Miller
Ken Lacey Keith Roberts Terry Berry (34)
There was a 11
shot handicap in favour of Andrew's team which in the end
proved too much for Terry's team. After 10 ends
Andrew's team led 18 - 11 & 26 - 17 after 18 ends.
They finally won 31 - 17.
This was the
first time Jim has won a trophy at Epsom Bowling Club.
Ladies' Handicap Triples
Ruth Baker
Sylvia Smart Gill Sperring (19) v Audrey Jones
Sandra Huxford Eileen Mills (20)
This was an
epic battle throughout the morning. The scores were
level 11 - 11 after 12 ends, but Eileen's team went ahead,
14 - 13 on the 15th end and maintained the lead from then on
finally winning 17 - 15.
Men's Lower Handicap Singles -
Derek Martin (5) v Brian Collis (3)
Derek
dominated this game from the start. He led 17 - 7 on
the 15th end and completed the win, 23 - 7 on the 18th end.
This win for Derek was after losing twice in this
competition - 2010 & 2012.
Ladies' Two Wood Plate - No
Competition
100 Up Cup - John Hart v John
Warren
After being
runner up in 2010, 2011, 2013 & 2015 John Hart was
determined to win this trophy for the second time. He
was given a tough game with John Warren leading 81 - 79
after 16 ends. However, John Hart came back to snatch
the win on the 20th end 105 - 95.
Men's Championship Singles -
David Sowdon v Terry Berry
This was the
second year in a row that Terry had reached the Final (he
won it last year). Terry took the lead 10 - 8 on the
12th end and extended this to 16 - 11 after 17 ends.
David fought back well to narrow the gap to 17 - 18 down on
the 23rd end, but Terry finished strongly to win the title
for the second time 21 - 17.
Ladies' Championship Singles -
Sandra Huxford v Eileen Mills
Appearing in
her first Final Sandra was playing a 4 times winner. Sandra
led 11 - 8 on the 12th end & went further ahead 18 - 8 on
the 17th end. Eileen came back strongly to narrow the
gap to 2 shots, 18 - 16 on the 21st end. However,
Sandra went on to win 21 - 16.
Mixed Handicap Pairs - Frances
Suttonwood Howard Ellis (10) v Janet Newman
Martin Harbottle (14)
This turned
out to be a very close contest. Janet & Martin were
defending the title won last year. The scores were level 12
- 12 after 12 ends and 16 - 16 after 18 ends. On the
20th end Frances & Howard picked up 4 shots & this proved to
be the turning point leaving Janet & Martin to get 6 shots
to tie on the last end. They managed 3 shots leaving
Frances & Howard winners 22 - 19.
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huge thanks to everyone for making the days successful |
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Finals Day Results - Saturday (handicaps
in brackets)
Two Wood Singles - Martin
Harbottle v David Sowdon
Martin Harbottle becomes the Men's Two Wood Champion by
defeating David Sowdon 16 - 5 (16 ends). This is the
first time Martin has won this trophy (runner up in 2009).
David won the trophy in 2010 & 2012.
Details:
After 8 ends David led 5 - 4, but did not score again
leaving Martin winning 16 - 5 after 16 ends.
Men's Triples
David Hutchison, Ken Lacey & George Sperring (20) v James
Smart, Arthur Upward & Terry Berry (13)
Details:
George's team had to give Terry's team a 7 shot start.
This proved to be a big hurdle as Terry's team dominated the
game winning 26 - 10. James Smart wins his first
Trophy at Epsom Bowling Club. & this was the first Triples
win for Terry.
Men's Handicap Pairs - Geoff
Benfield & Keith Roberts (11) v Brian Collis & Brian Kenyon
(13)
After 10 ends Geoff & Keith were 12 - 6 ahead & still in
front 13 - 12 on the 15th end. The scores were level
on the next end and the 2 Brian's went on to win 20 - 16.
Brian Collis wins his first Trophy at Epsom Bowling Club.
Ladies' Handicap Pairs -
delayed until next week
Ladies' Two Wood Singles -
Sylvia Smart v Sandra Huxford
Sandra was ahead all afternoon. She led 14 - 8
after 17 ends and won on the 20th end 16 - 11.
Ladies' Junior Singles -
Frances Suttonwood v Pat Walmsley
After 8 ends Pat led 10 - 5 and kept a grip on the game
to lead throughout. She led 16 - 11 after 15 ends and
won 21 - 11.
Ladies' Handicap Singles -
Gill Sperring (8) v Eileen Mills (8)
Eileen went on to win this Trophy for the 4th time. In a
very good, close match the scores were level 11 - 11 after
15 ends. Gill then took the lead, but Eileen came back
strongly to go on to win 21 - 14.
Men's Handicap Singles -
Bill Lawrence (6) v Bob Blaker (7)
This was a keenly contested game. The scores were
level 10 - 10 after 14 ends, but Bill took the lead
immediately and stayed ahead throughout the rest of the
afternoon going on to win 21 - 15.
Ward Cup (Mixed Singles) -
Keith Roberts v Terry Berry
This turned out to be the game of the day. It took
30 ends to split these two players. After 15 ends
Keith had a good lead 13 - 7, and still ahead 16 - 10 on the
21st end. The scores were tied, 17 - 17 on the 26th
end and still level 19 - 19 on end 29. Terry scored 2
on the 30th end to win the Trophy for the first time.
Big thanks to all the Markers, Board Turners & Umpires.
A huge thanks to everyone who laid on the food & drinks
throughout the day. |
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Men's Friendly
Epsom played at home against Cheam Fields on Wednesday
31st August 2016 and lost on all 3 rinks & the match 50 -
68. This was the first defeat this season.
Details:
Rink 1 Frank Thompson
Derek Martin Bob Blaker John Hart lost 19 - 21
Epsom was 10 - 13 down after
10 ends, but immediately took the lead. Cheam Fields
drew level, 16 - 16 on the 15th end & led from then on
leaving Epsom losing by 2 shots.
Rink 2 Arthur Upward
Mike James Ken Lacey John Meningen lost 15 - 23
Epsom was 6 - 10 down after
10 ends & further behind 7 - 20 after 15 ends. Epsom
then outscored Cheam Fields 8 - 3 over the last 6 ends, but
still lost by 8 shots.
Rink 3 Stefan Tomm Jim Martin Phil Sims Fred Read
lost 16 - 24
Epsom had a poor start on this rink finding themselves 1 -
12 down after 8 ends. They came back well into the
game to be just 2 shots adrift, 16 - 18 on the 19th end.
Unfortunately they dropped two 3's to lose by 8 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 50 Cheam Fields 68 |
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East Surrey League - Men
Epsom travelled to Chipstead on Tuesday 30th August 2016
to play the rearranged ESL match. They won on 3 rinks,
lost on 1 rink & won the match 105 - 74 (10 - 2).
Details:
Rink 2 Stefan Tomm
John Hart John Meningen Peter Miller lost 18 - 22
Epsom led 10 - 9 after 10
ends, but the scores were level 14 - 14 after 15 ends.
The scores were still level 18 - 18 after 18 ends, but Epsom
lost the last 3 ends & the rink by 4 shots.
Rink 3 Brian Kenyon
Bob Blaker Terry Berry Graham Naish won 37 - 15
Epsom had a commanding lead,
20 - 8 after 10 ends & continued to outplay Chipstead.
They led 28 - 15 after 18 ends & won the last 3 ends to go
on to win by 22 shots.
Rink 4 Howard Ellis
Geoff Purrott Andrew Turnbull David Sowdon won 27 - 17
Epsom started on a high going
into a 16 - 1 lead after 9 ends. They still had a good
lead, 21 - 10 after 15 ends & went on to win by 10 shots.
Rink 5 Keith Roberts Martin Harbottle John Warren
Jim Scott won 23 - 20
Epsom also started well on this rink & led 16 - 4 after 10
ends. They still led 21 - 8 after 15 ends, but allowed
Chipstead back into the game over the last 6 ends.
Epsom were outscored 2 - 12, but still held on to win by 3
shots.
Final Score: Epsom 105 Chipstead 74
Epsom 10 points Chipstead 2 points |
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President's Team v Secretary's Team
This Annual match took place on Sunday 28th August 2016.
24 members turned up to take part & the match ended in a
draw 45 - 45. The match consisted of 3 lots of 6 ends.
The whole afternoon was organised by David Ganney.
Details:
P Robert York
Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann John Warren v
S Ruth Baker Ken
Lacey Gill Sperring Pat Buckley
6 - 3
P Robert York
Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann John Warren v
S Frank Thompson
Janet Newman David Ganney Brian Kenyon
6 - 4
P Robert York
Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann John Warren
S Ron Snow Sue
Needham Audrey Jones Bob Blaker
7 - 4
P Stefan Tomm
Frances Suttonwood Phil Sims Cyril Newman v
S Ron Snow Sue
Needham Audrey Jones Bob Blaker
6 - 5
P Stefan Tomm
Frances Suttonwood Phil Sims Cyril Newman v
S Ruth Baker Ken
Lacey Gill Sperring Pat Buckley
7 - 4
P Stefan Tomm
Frances Suttonwood Phil Sims Cyril Newman v
S Frank Thompson
Janet Newman David Ganney Brian Kenyon 7 - 2
P Geoff Benfield
Mike James Eileen Mills George Sperring v
S Frank Thompson
Janet Newman David Ganney Brian Kenyon
7 - 6
P Geoff
Benfield Mike James Eileen Mills George Sperring v
S Ron Snow
Sue Needham Audrey Jones Bob Blaker
5- 4
P Geoff Benfield
Mike James Eileen Mills George Sperring v
S Frank Thompson Janet Newman David Ganney Brian Kenyon
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Sutton & District Bowling
Association - Yonwin Cup
Epsom Men played at Purley on Sunday 28th August 2016
against Sutton in the Semi Final of the Yonwin Cup.
They won on all 3 rinks winning 59 - 36. This is the
12th time that Epsom have reached the Final of this
Competition (Epsom have won the Cup on 7 occasions).
Epsom have reached the final without dropping a rink in all
three matches leading to the Final. This Semi Final was a
comprehensive win against a very strong Sutton side.
Details:
Rink 2 Stefan Tomm Pat
Buckley Martin Harbottle Peter Miller won 19 - 14
v Neil Asten Colin Wilkins Tony Wood Steve
Shanley
Epsom started well & went
into a 10 - 3 lead after 7 ends. However, they
immediately dropped a count of 6, but they did not let this
affect the rest of the game. Epsom had a 1 shot lead,
14 - 13 after 15 ends & Sutton conceded on the 20th end
leaving Epsom winners by 5 shots.
Rink 3 Keith Roberts
Andrew Turnbull Terry Berry Graham Naish won 21 - 11
v Mike Coombs George Hope Keith Adams Joe
Smith
Epsom struggled for the first
half of this game finding themselves 6 - 8 behind after 10
ends. They then won the next 5 ends scoring a total of
11 shots to go ahead 17 - 8. Sutton conceded on the
19th end leaving Epsom winners by 10 shots.
Rink 4 Brian Kenyon Bob Blaker John Warren David
Sowdon won 19 - 11
v Terry Buckland Geoff Taylor John Cocoracchio
Roger Graves
Epsom took the lead on the 6th end, 6 - 4 & dominated the
game from then on. They led 8 - 6 after 10 ends, 15 -
9 after 15 ends and with Sutton conceding on the 19th end
Epsom won by 8 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 59 Sutton 36
The Final will be played at Wallington Bowling Club on 24th
September 2016. (details of this will be posted on the
Website as soon as they become available). |
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East Surrey League - Men
Epsom Men played away at Croydon on Saturday 27th August 2016 and
lost
on 3 rinks, drew on 1 rink & lost overall 77 - 87 (1 -
11). This was a particularly disappointing defeat
considering 2 rinks lost by just 1 shot & a 3rd drawing.
Details:
Rink 2 Brian Kenyon
Pat Buckley Andrew Turnbull David Sowdon lost 21 -
22
Epsom led 8 - 4 after 9 ends,
but then dropped 9 shots over the next 2 ends to go behind.
They came back well to lead 18 - 14 after 17 ends.
Going into the last end Epsom led 21 - 18, but dropped 4
shots to lose by 1 shot.
Rink 3 Stefan Tomm
John Meningen Martin Harbottle Peter Miller lost 17
- 25
Epsom had a disastrous start
finding themselves 0 - 11 down after just 3 ends. They
were still way behind, 9 - 19 after 15 ends. They
finished with a 2 & 5 to lose by 8 shots.
Rink 4 Keith Roberts
Bob Blaker John Warren Jim Scott lost 18 - 19
The scores were level 8 - 8
after 9 ends, but Epsom went behind 10 - 16 on the 15th end.
Going into the last end Epsom needed 2 shots to draw, but
only got 1 shot to lose by 1 shot.
Rink 5 Howard Ellis John Hart Terry Berry Graham
Naish drew 21 - 21
Epsom led 11 - 8 after 10 ends, but Croydon drew level 14 -
14 after 15 ends. On the next end Epsom scored 5
shots, but Croydon drew level once again 19 - 19 on the 18th
end. Going into the last end Epsom led 21 - 20, but
dropped a single to tie the rink.
Final Score: Epsom 77 Croydon 87
Epsom 1 point Croydon 11 points |
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Sutton & District Bowling
Association - Delegates Cup
Martin Harbottle loses to Peter Gammage in the Semi Final
of the above Competition.
Martin started well going into a 7 - 2 lead after 5 ends.
However, he got stuck on 7 for 9 ends & found himself 7 - 17
down. He made a slight recovery, but eventually lost
12 - 21. Congratulations Martin for reaching the Semi
Final. |
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Ladies' Friendly
The Ladies travelled the short distance to Epsom Court on
Thursday 25th August 2016 to play a 2 rink Triples match.
They lost on both rinks & the match 23 - 36. It was
agreed to play 15 ends only.
Details:
Rink 2 Pat Walmsley
Heather Pigden Gill Sperring lost 12 - 18
Epsom was ahead 10 - 7 after
10 ends, but had 3 bad ends straight away dropping a total
of 11 shots. They did not recover from this set back
finally losing by 6 shots.
Rink 3 Sue Needham Ruth Baker Sylvia Smart
lost 11 - 18
Epsom was behind all afternoon on this rink. They were
4 - 15 down after 9 ends & lost by 7 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 23 Epsom Court 36 |
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100 Club Winners
First Prize - Diana Taylor - £30 Second
Prize - Eileen Mills - £15 |
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East Surrey League - Men
Epsom Men played at home against Wallington in the
rearranged ESL match on Wednesday 24th August 2016 and won
on 2 rinks, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 65 - 80 (4 - 8).
This is a big set back for the Men in this League.
Details:
Rink 1 Keith Roberts
Martin Harbottle John Warren Jim Scott won 18 - 14
After 10 ends the scores were
level 8 - 8, but then Epsom went ahead winning the next 4
ends to lead 13 - 8. They continued to be in front and
won by 4 shots.
Rink 2 Brian Kenyon
Bob Blaker Terry Berry Graham Naish won 20 - 18
This was a story of two
halves. Epsom struggled for 11 ends finding themselves
5 - 15 down. However, they outscored Wallington 15 - 3
over the remaining ends to secure an excellent result
winning by 2 shots.
Rink 3 Stefan Tomm
Geoff Purrott John Meningen Peter Miller lost 12 -
23
The scores were level 7 - 7
after 9 ends and then Epsom went ahead by 2 shots on the
next end. However, they lost the next 5 ends dropping
a total of 9 shots to go behind 9 - 16 on the 15th end.
They were well beaten by 11 shots.
Rink 4 Howard Ellis
Pat Buckley John Huxford* David Sowdon lost 15 - 25
Although Epsom led 7 - 6 on
the 6th end thinks got worse for the rest of the evening.
After 15 ends they were 11 - 22 adrift finally losing by 10
shots.
*Andrew Turnbull played last 3 ends on rink 4 John Huxford
taken to hospital.
Final Score: Epsom 65 Wallington 80
Epsom 4 points Wallington 8 points |
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Ladies' Friendly
Epsom Ladies played at home against Ashtead in a 2 rink
Triples match on Tuesday 23rd August 2016 and
won on one rink, lost on the other but won overall 27 - 24.
The match was played over 15 ends.
Details:
Rink 1 Sue Needham
Heather Pigden Gill Sperring won 15 - 9
Epsom had a slow start
finding themselves 2 - 4 down after 5 ends & 4 - 8 behind
after 10 ends. They won the last 5 ends outscoring
Ashtead 11 - 1 to go on to win by 6 shots.
Rink 2 Audrey Jones Ruth Baker Sylvia Smart
lost 12 - 15
After a slow start Epsom drew level 8 - 8 on the 10th end.
Ashtead had the better of the remaining 5 ends leaving Epsom
losing by 3 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 27 Ashtead 24 |
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East Surrey League - Men
Epsom Men
played at home against Shirley Park in the ESL on Saturday
20th August 2016 and won on all 4 rinks and the match 96 -
55 (12 - 0). This was the 5th win in a row against
Shirley Park.
Details:
Rink
1 Keith Roberts Pat Buckley Bob Blaker John Huxford
won 26 - 14
This
rink led all afternoon. They were 11 - 9 up after 10
ends, 16 - 11 ahead after 15 ends & dominated the rest of
the game to win by 12 shots.
Rink
2 Stefan Tomm John Meningen Martin Harbottle Peter
Miller won 25 - 12
This
was a similar story to rink 1. Epsom was 7 - 4 ahead
after 10 ends, 14 - 7 in front after 15 ends & won by 13
shots.
Rink
4 Brian Kenyon John Hart Terry Berry Graham Naish
won 20 - 15
Epsom got off to a great start & led 10 - 1 after just 5
ends. However, Shirley Park came back into the game
and kept the game very close. Epsom went on to lead 18
- 14 after 18 ends and despite a few scary moments over the
last 3 ends they went on to win by 5 shots.
Rink 6 Howard Ellis Geoff Purrott Andrew Turnbull
David Sowdon won 25 - 14
This was a good performance by this Epsom 4. They led
14 - 3 after 10 ends, 19 - 8 after 15 ends and finished
strongly to win by 11 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 96 Shirley Park 55
Epsom 12 points Shirley Park 0 points. |
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East Surrey League - Ladies
Epsom Ladies played at home against Shirley Park in the ESL
Saturday 20th August 2016 and
won on both rinks & the match 46 - 28 (4 - 0).
This completed the fixtures for the 2016 season.
Details:
Rink 3 Ruth Baker Ruth
Nixon Sylvia Smart Eileen Mills won 22 - 14
This was a very close game
for 15 ends when the scores were level 12 - 12. Epsom
then dominated the last 6 ends outscoring Shirley Park 10 -
2 to win by 8 shots.
Rink 5 Sandra Huxford Audrey Jones Anne Hoffmann
Gill Sperring won 24 - 14
Epsom Ladies led all afternoon on this rink. They led
12 - 4 after 10 ends, 17 - 10 after 15 ends and won by 10
shots.
Final Score: Epsom 46 Shirley Park 28
Epsom 4 points Shirley Park 0 points
A full report on the season will appear here shortly.
Summary for 2016 (2015 figures
in brackets)
There were 8 (8) games scheduled and 7 (8) played. Of
these 3 (2) were won and 4 (6) lost. 253 (361) shots were
scored for and 257 (230) against. One game against Old
Coulsdon was conceded. The Ladies gained 11 (10½ ) points.
Of the 14 (16) rinks played 5 (6) were won, 9 (9) lost.
The best win was 46 28 v Shirley Park on 20th August & the
best rink win was 22 6 against Cheam Fields on the 25th
June.
11 (15) Ladies played this year in the League.
Anne Hoffmann, Gill Sperring, Sylvia Smart & Eileen Mills
played in all 7 matches. Ruth Baker played in 6 games,
Sandra Huxford & Audrey Jones in 5. |
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East Surrey League - Ladies
Epsom Ladies played away against Caterham in the ESL Thursday 18th August 2016 and
won on 1 rink, lost on the second & lost overall 33 - 38
(1 - 3).
Details:
Rink 5 Audrey Jones
Sue Needham Sandra Huxford Gill Sperring lost 14 -
22
The
scores were level 3 - 3 after 3 ends, but Epsom then lost
the next 7 ends to go behind 3 - 15. They were still
behind 8 - 17 after 15 ends & eventually lost by 8 shots.
Rink 6 Ruth Baker Anne Hoffmann Sylvia Smart Eileen
Mills won 19 - 16
Epsom was 3 - 6 down after 6 ends, but won the next 3 ends
to go ahead 9 - 6. After 15 ends Epsom still led by 7
shots (16 - 9), but Caterham came back to be just 1 shot
adrift, 16 - 15 after 18 ends. Epsom had the better of
the final ends to win by 3 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 33 Caterham 38
Epsom 1 point Caterham 3 points |
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Mole Valley Cup - Final
Epsom played against Bookham in the Final of the Mole
Valley Cup at Ashtead on Thursday 18th August 2016 and drew
on 1 rink, lost on the second & lost overall 29 - 31.
Details:
Rink 3 Howard Ellis Andrew Turnbull John Huxford
drew 17 - 17
After 7 ends Epsom drew level 7 - 7 and then went ahead
12 - 9 on the 10th end. Going into the penultimate end
Epsom was 16 - 14 ahead, but had a disastrous 14th end
dropping 5 shots to go 1 behind 16 - 17. Epsom managed
to draw the rink on the last end.
Rink 4 Brian Kenyon John Warren Terry Berry
lost 12 - 14
Epsom struggled on this rink throughout the evening.
They were 4 - 13 down after 9 ends, but won the next 5 ends
to go just 1 shot behind going into the last end. The
last end proved to be very tense, but Bookham secured 1 shot
to win the match.
Final Score: Epsom 29 Bookham 31 |
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Men's Friendly
Epsom played against Ashtead in a Friendly Triples match on
Tuesday 16th August 2016 & won on 2 rinks, lost on 2 rinks
& won overall 61 - 56. This makes it 11 wins out
of 11 for Epsom Men.
Details:
Rink 3 Geoff Benfield
Ken Lacey Peter Miller won 17 - 7
Epsom led throughout the
afternoon. They led 10 - 5 after 10 ends, 14 - 7 after
15 ends & went on to win by 10 shots.
Rink 4 Arthur Upward
Derek Hoffmann John Warren lost 11 - 17
The scores were level, 8 - 8
after 10 ends & still level, 11 - 11 after 13 ends.
Epsom failed to score after this and lost by 7 shots.
Rink 5 Bill Lawrence
Geoff Purrott Bob Blaker won 21 - 17
Epsom was in full control on
this rink for 15 ends when they led 19 - 9. However,
they dropped 6 shots on end 16, but held on to win by 4
shots.
Rink 6 David Ganney Phil Sims Fred Read lost
12 - 14
Epsom was behind 6 - 8 after 10 ends, 10 - 13 adrift after
15 ends and lost by 2 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 61 Ashtead 56 |
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Men's Friendly
Epsom played against the Surrey Patrons in a Friendly match on
Sunday 14th August 2016 & won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink
& won overall 79 - 71. This win maintained Epsom's
100% record in Friendly matches being the 10th win this
season.
Details:
Rink 1 Brian
Collis Derek Hoffmann Keith Roberts John Huxford won
17 - 15
Epsom took the lead for the
first time on end 10 going 8 - 6 ahead. They kept the
lead until the 17th end when the Patrons drew level 12 - 12.
Epsom went on to win by 2 shots.
Rink 2 David Ganney
Tony Jackman Pat Buckley John Warren won 18 - 15
Epsom led all afternoon.
They held a 1 shot advantage, 7 - 6 after 10 ends & 14 - 9
after 15 ends. They had a healthy lead 18 - 9 after 17
ends, lost the remaining 4 ends, but held on to win by 3
shots.
Rink 3 Geoff Purrott
George Sperring Terry Berry Bob Blaker lost 21 - 22
This was a very close game
throughout the afternoon despite Epsom dropping a count of 7
on the 10th end to still be ahead 13 - 12. After 15
ends Epsom was 3 shots adrift 15 - 18 and going into the
last end they needed 4 to draw, but only managed 3 shots.
Rink 4 Bill Lawrence Derek Martin Brian Kenyon
Peter Miller won 23 - 19
Epsom stormed into a 11 - 0 start after just 5 ends, but
lost the next 5 ends to be 11 - 7 ahead. The second
half was fairly evenly matched, but Epsom went on to win by
4 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 79 Surrey Patrons 71 |
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Men's East Surrey League
Epsom played at home against Cheam in the ESL on Saturday 13th August 2016 & won on
one rink, lost
on two rinks and drew on the 4th rink. They lost
overall 76 - 78 (3 -9). This was the 3rd defeat of the
season for Epsom men.
Details:
Rink 2 Geoff Benfield
Andrew Turnbull Terry Berry Graham Naish drew 18 -
18
Epsomled 11 - 8 after 10 ends, but lost the lead on the 15th
end. They were still 3 shots adrift on the 18th end &
going into the last end they needed 3 shots to snatch a win,
but could only manage the 2 shots for the draw.
Rink
3 Brian Kenyon Bob Blaker Martin Harbottle Jim
Scott lost 16 - 18
This
was a close game with the scores level on ends 11 (8 - 8),
15 (11 - 11). Epsom was behind 14 - 18 going into the
last end, but only scored 2 shots to lose by 2.
Rink
4 John Hart Phil Sims John Meningen John Warren
lost 18 - 27
Epsom struggled in the first half of this game finding
themselves 5 - 10 down after 10 ends. They were
further behind, 6 - 17 after 13 ends, but then scored a
total of 9 shots over the next 4 ends to narrow the gap to
just 2 shots. However, Cheam rallied again and Epsom
lost by 9 shots.
Rink 5 Keith Roberts Cyril Newman Geoff Purrott
Peter Miller won 24 - 15
Epsom led all afternoon on this rink. They led 13 - 6
after 10 ends, 19 - 12 after 15 ends & went on to win by 9
shots.
Final Score: Epsom 76 Cheam 78
Epsom 3 points Cheam 9 points
Geoff Benfield played in his very first League match
becoming the 152nd member to play in the ESL. |
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Men's Friendly
Epsom played against Carshalton in a Friendly Triples
match on Wednesday 10th August 2016 & won on two rinks, lost
on two rinks and won overall 68 - 61. This retains an
unbeaten record in Men's matches this season - 9 wins out of
9.
Details:
Rink 1 Frank Thompson
Bob Blaker Cyril Newman lost 15 - 16
Epsom led all evening on this
rink until the very last end. They led 8 - 5 after 10
ends, 15 - 12 after 15 ends & led by 1 shot going into the
last end. Carshalton scored 2 shots to win by 1 shot.
Rink 2 Bill Lawrence
Arthur Upward John Huxford lost 9 - 28
Not a good evening for Epsom
on rink 2. They were 6 - 10 behind after 10 ends, 9 -
14 adrift after 15 ends & were outplayed over the last 3
ends finally losing by 19 shots.
Rink 3 Derek Martin
Andrew Turnbull Fred Read won 18 - 10
Epsom led all evening on this
rink. They were 7 - 5 up after 10 ends, 16 - 9 ahead
after 15 ends & won by 8 shots.
Rink 4 Keith Roberts Pat Buckley Terry Berry
won 26 - 7
Epsom started strongly going into a 10 - 1 lead after just 5
ends. They continued to outplay Carshalton and led 14
- 2 after 10 ends, 24 - 4 after 15 ends & won by 19 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 68 Carshalton 61 |
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Friendly Match v Kingston
Association for the Blind
On Tuesday 9th August Epsom BC offered an invitation to
Kingston Association for the Blind (KAB) to a match.
In the sunshine Epsom won on both rinks.
Details:
Rink 1 Bill Lawrence Derek Hoffmann, Keith Roberts Phil Sims
won 19 - 7
Epsom played well and were 8-1 up after 5 ends. They were 14
4 up after 10 ends and finished up after 14 ends winning
by 12 shots.
Rink 3 Brian Kenyon Anne Hoffmann, Sandra Huxford Martin
Harbottle won 18 - 7
Epsom played well and were 8 3 after 5 ends. They were 14
5 up after 10 ends and finished up after 14 ends winning
by 11 shots.
Kerry for the Blind let the Epsom players try on some
specially adjusted glasses so that they could see what it
was like to be partially sighted. They all had great
difficulty in seeing clearly and bowling.
Everybody said that they enjoyed the day and Epsom have
invited KAB next year.
Thanks to David Ganney for organising this fixture. |
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Chrystie League - 2016 Report
Last years figures in brackets.
This year Epsom won 5 (5), lost 5 (5) & drew 0 (0).
Epsom ended up gaining 20½ (20) points and came 3rd (4th) in
the League.
In all 15 (20) members represented Epsom in the Chrystie
League in 2016. The following are some significant
appearances:-
Ron Snow 9, Ken Lacey 9, Bob Lister 7, Phil Sims 7 & Mike
James 7.
Here are some facts that you may find interesting:-
(2015 data in brackets)
Number of rinks won - 8 (10) Number of rinks lost - 9
(10) Number of rinks drawn - 1 (0). Epsom won 3 (2) of the
games 4 - 0 and lost 2 (3) games 4 - 0.
The best match win was 37 - 21 (+16) against Esher on the
27th June and the worst defeat came against Pippbrook 16
46 (-28) on the 18th July.
The best rink win was a 23 - 9 victory against Esher on
27th June & the worst defeat on a rink was the 10 22 (-12)
loss against Leatherhead on 6th June.
The highest total shots scored in a match was on 8th
August against Bookham when the combined score was 70 shots
(41 - 29).
The lowest combined total of shots scored was 35, (14 -
21), in the match against Esher on 1st August (rain
affected).
To date since 2001 Ken Lacey has played in 93 matches,
Ron Snow 77, Fred Read 76,
Bob Lister 57 & Bill Lawrence 49.
The number of members who have played in the Chrystie
League since 2001 is 49.
Andrew McLean made his debut in 2016.
A little bit of history:-
Since the Chrystie League began in 2001 Epsom have played
148 matches. Of these 82 have been won, 64 lost, 5 drawn
and 9 cancelled. On match was conceded in 2016. 4757 shots
have been scored for and 4549 shots against.
The highest number of shots scored in a season was in
2004 (386) when Epsom were the Champions. The most shots
scored against in a year was in 2010 - 327.
Since 2001 Epsom have a very good record in this league,
winning in 2004, and 2nd in 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2013.
All the facts on the Chrystie League can be viewed on our
Website. These include all the teams for each game played
since 2001. It also includes the number of appearances made
by each member over this time. |
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Chrystie League
Epsom end the Chrystie League Season with an excellent
win at Bookham on Monday 8th August 2016. They won on
both rinks & the match 41 - 29 (4 - 0).
Details:
Rink 1 Arthur Upward
David Ganney Ken Lacey Fred Read won 18 - 16
Epsom started slowly, but
went into a 12 - 10 lead after 10 ends. Bookham drew
level 15 - 15 on the 15th end, but Epsom went on to win by 2
shots.
Rink 2 Mike James Frank Thompson Bob Lister Ron Snow won 23 -
13
Epsom led 12 - 8 after 10 ends & went further ahead 20 - 9
after 15 ends. They won by 10 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 41 Bookham 29
Epsom 4 points Bookham 0 points
A full report on the season will appear here shortly. |
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Mixed Friendly
Epsom played Bletchingley away a Mixed Triples match
on Sunday 7th August 2016 and won on 3 rinks lost on 1 rink
& won overall 69 - 62. Epsom maintain a 100% record in
Mixed matches. This was the 9th win.
Details:
Rink 2 Audrey Jones Bob
Lister Brian Kenyon won 20 - 16
Epsom started well going into
a 9 - 0 lead after just 5 ends. However, Bletchingley
won the next 5 ends scoring a total of 13 shots to go ahead
13 - 9. Epsom was still down 12 - 16 on the 14th end, but
won the next 4 ends to win by 4 shots.
Rink 3 Sue Needham
Mike James Ron Snow won 15 - 14
After 9 ends Epsom was 11 - 5
down, but had a better second half to the game. They
outscored Bletchingley 10 - 3 and snatched a close win by 1
shot.
Rink 4 Brian Collis
Derek Martin Eileen Mills won 19 - 16
Epsom started strongly going
into a 13 - 5 lead after 9 ends. Epsom still led 19 -
12 on the 15th ends & despite losing the last 3 ends Epsom
won by 3 shots.
Rink 5 David Ganney James Smart Frank Thompson
lost 15 - 16
After 10 ends the scores were level 11 - 11 & still level 14
- 14 after 15 ends. Going into the last end Epsom was 2
shots adrift, but only managed to score 1 shot to lose by
just 1 shot.
Final Score: Epsom 69 Bletchingley 62
James Smart played in his very first match for Epsom Bowling
Club. |