Cambridgeshire Seniors built up a substantial lead in the first leg of the latest two leg challenge match against Norfolk Over 60’s. The first leg took place at March Indoor Bowls Club in Cambridgeshire on Thursday and the home side won on four mats in the opening session. The second session was drawn with Norfolk wins coming from Billie Barker, Richard Moore & Bob Oatway with an 18-5 result and Will Townsend, Andy George & Terry Newby with a 10-3 win. Only Nigel James, Lesley Turner & Jane James won for Norfolk in the third session as Cambs Seniors stretched their lead to 18-6 on points. The fourth session was shared, with Bob Oatway and Terry Newby’s Norfolk triples winning again, but only the triple of Peter Walker, David Aldous & Richard Broad won for Norfolk in another poor fifth session. The last session of the day produced Norfolk’s only winning session as Terry Newby’s triple won their third game of the day, Bob Oatway’s triple added a draw to follow their two previous wins and Jill Davidson, Pat Hall & Russell Davidson won 13-4. The final score was 31-17 on points to Cambs, 218-180 on shots. The second leg will be played at Hingham Sports & Social Club on Thursday 6th March.
Terry Newby skipped his Norfolk Over 60's triple to three wins
Will Townsend