Taylor Support Shropshire Premier Bowls League
Saturday 25th September
Craven Arms beat Hanmer tonight at The Bowring in a match where both side had six winners. The difference between the two sides were three single figure wins for Craven Arms which led them to being 26 shots up after nine blocks and finished up by 19 shots overall.
Number one for Craven Arms, Nicky Beard won 21-7 and they never looked back although they only by two shots after the first four blocks. This was extended to 16 after 8 with captain Phil Baker taking the coppers with a 21-5 success. Colin Blent virtually made the match safe when he won 21-9 but Hanmer kept battling and will be pleased with their six winners. Craven Arms will now play South Shropshire rivals Burway at Bylet on Tuesday night (7.00 pm start).
Tonight’s winners, Craven Arms Back (from left) Adam Ray Tony Cowdale, Clive Harrington Nicky Beard, Bert Morris, Phil Baker (captain) Ian Bishop
Front: Colin Blent Terry Lucas, Ben James, Lee Wilding, Russell Pugh.
Hanmer , first time play off contenders pictured Back (from left) Dave Ellison (captain), Eddie Broad, John Scott , Matthew Scott, Simon Evans, Graham Jones, Rob Adams, Lee Peate. Seated Alan Faulkner, Mike Townsend, Josh Bailey.