Taylor Support Shropshire Premier Bowls League
Wednesday 13th July
St Georges won the Alan Mayhew trophy for the third time tonight. They were never behind after Man of the Match Andrew Jones won 21-5 in the first four and after leading the first four by 19, Number 5, Chris Ball was 17-5 up the match was nearly over but Donnington Rallied strongly and Alan Meredith fought back well and at 19-20 was one on for 20 across but Chris struck and removed his own bowl to leave Alan with 2 and a 21-20 winner. With Paul Reeves 14-8 up and captain Dave Rhodes creating a big lead against Dave King the fight back was well and truly on. Dave Rhodes won 21-9 but Ian Gaut recovered to win 21-16 and that left St Georges well in front by 24 after 8, after Tony Rhodes recovering some of his old form to win 21-8.
St Georges captain Mick Jones, found his length straight away and was a comfortable 21-5 winner and with all winners in the back for St Georges the final score was 235-179 but it could have been a different story. League Chairman John Nash thanked the Bowring for their facilities and a very quick green and also praised referee Mike Potter and his measurers. Alan Mayhew was then on hand to present the winning captain Mick Jones with his trophy.
The full match result is as follows:-
| ST GEORGES | DONNINGTON WOOD | |||
| 1 | Andrew Jones | 21 | 5 | Chris Worthington |
| 2 | Peter Farmer | 21 | 18 | Jim Fletcher |
| 3 | Keith Pessall | 21 | 17 | Simon Gerrard |
| 4 | Jim Kellett | 17 | 21 | Mark Selley |
| 5 | Chris Ball | 20 | 21 | Alan Meredith |
| 6 | Ian Gaut | 21 | 16 | Paul Reeves |
| 7 | Tony Rhodes | 21 | 8 | Chris Lodge |
| 8 | Dave King | 9 | 21 | Dave Rhodes (capt) |
| 9 | Alan Palin | 21 | 15 | Martin Boyd |
| 10 | Keith Carter | 21 | 15 | Mark Williams |
| 11 | Mick Jones (capt) | 21 | 5 | John Lawrence |
| 12 | Mark Burroughs | 21 | 17 | Roy Bradburn |
| Total | 235 | 179 |
Mick Jones, St Georges captain, collects the Trophy from the Donor Alan Mayhew.
The Man of the Match award, adjudicated this evening by John Nash, was presented to Andrew Jones, who won 21-5 against Chris Worthington
Winners St Georges
Back (From left), Tony Rhodes. Peter Farmer, Andrew Jones, Dave King. Mick Jones (capt), Keith Pessall.
Front Mark Burroughs, Ian Gaut, Jim Kellett, Alan Palin, Chris Ball.
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Runners-up Donnington Wood
Back (from Left) Roy Bradburn, John Lovett, Dave Rhodes (captain), Simon Gerrard, Martin Boyd, Alan Meredith, Chris Lodge, Jim Fletcher.
Front Chris Worthington, Paul Reeves, Mark Selley, John Lawrence, Mark Williams.
Wednesday 29th June
A torrential thunderstorm has forced the postponement of tonight’s Alan Mayhew Trophy Final. As both teams arrived the rain started and whilst it abated an hour later, the decision was made to try again on Wednesday 13th July. Pictured below is a lonely jack!!!!
No game tonight!!
Webbed feet required to retrieve a drowned jack!
The two captains, Mick Jones (left) and Dave Rhodes are pictured with the Alan Mayhew Trophy.
The final of the Alan Mayhew Trophy between St Georges and local rivals Donnington Wood will be held on Wednesday 29th June at The Bowring, Wellington (Old green) commencing at 7.00 pm. The referee will be Mike Potter.
The full match draw is as follows:-
| ST GEORGES | DONNINGTON WOOD | |||
| 1 | Andrew Jones | 21 | 5 | Chris Worthington |
| 2 | Peter Farmer | 21 | 18 | Jim Fletcher |
| 3 | Keith Pessall | 21 | 17 | Simon Gerrard |
| 4 | Jim Kellett | 17 | 21 | Mark Selley |
| 5 | Chris Ball | 20 | 21 | Alan Meredith |
| 6 | Ian Gaut | 21 | 16 | Paul Reeves |
| 7 | Tony Rhodes | 21 | 8 | Chris Lodge |
| 8 | Dave King | 9 | 21 | Dave Rhodes (capt) |
| 9 | Alan Palin | 21 | 15 | Martin Boyd |
| 10 | Keith Carter | 21 | 15 | Mark Williams |
| 11 | Mick Jones (capt) | 21 | 5 | John Lawrence |
| 12 | Mark Burroughs | 21 | 17 | Roy Bradburn |
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| Reserves | Reserves | |||
| Keith Pessall | Steve Downes | |||
| Glyn Picknell | John Lovett | |||
St Georges, entered the competition at the preliminary round stage and beat Ifton comfortably. In the quarter final, they defeated Sir John Bayley by 47 shots overall. In the semi final they defeated Newport by 49 shots, with all six winners at home giving them the edge.
Donnington Wood , entered the competition at the quarter final stage and beat Craven Arms by 59 chalks. In the semi final, they defeated current league pacesetters Chester Road by the narrow margin of 1 shot.
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