TENBY 97 (10 pts)
WHITLAND 76 (4)
On rink one, Simon Evans was drawn against Chris Court. The Tenby four found their form straightaway and with Peter Day and Bert Barnikel continually putting woods in the head, it was left to Dave King Thomas and Simon to just draw in for counts - which they did brilliantly - as they ran up a huge lead and eventually won by a convincing 33-11.
Next door, Ian Badham, Peter Hooper, John Baggot and Paul Diment took on Peter Wills. This was nip and tuck for a while, before Paul pulled away. With Peter Hooper and John Baggot both playing well, Paul guided his rink to a 24-16 win.
Pat Currie was drawn against Glyndwr Thomas, and despite trailing for the early part of the match, Paul Mearns, John Webb, Sparky and Pat kept in touch and drew level after 15 ends. The Whitland four then scored eight shots without reply and, despite a five on the 20th end, Pat and the boys eventually lost 18-23.
Dai Spencer, Ben Owens, Andrew Muskett and Dave Morgan played Steve Rees and after an even start the boys lost their way for a while and were soon trailing 20-11 after 14 ends.
A magnificent fightback, with Dai and Ben both bowling well, then saw them lead by one going into the 20th end, only for that to turn into a single shot deficit by the last and with the jack in the ditch there was nothing Dave Morgan could do as they lost by a creditable 23-26.
So a good 10 points for the team, which puts us in good stead for another tricky away fixture with Pendine midweek.
Rink scores were as follows:
P. Day, B. Barnikel, D. King Thomas, S. Evans won 33-11.
I. Badham, P. Hooper, J. Baggot, P. Diment won 24-16.
P. Mearns, J. Webb, M. Williams, P. Currie lost 18-23.
D. Spencer, B. Owens, A. Muskett, D. Morgan lost 23-26.
STENA FIVE ARCHES 88 (12 pts)
NEYLAND 73 (2)
In front of a sizeable crowd of spectators, including a number of the Tenby and Goscar players, the Stena Five Arches responded to the support to win by 15 shots over the boys from Brunel Quay.
We are a big club, with three teams all operating under the umbrella of Tenby Bowling Club, and support of whichever team is playing means a great deal to the players on the green.
It was a 'bad day at the office' for the Roy Powling quartet as Dave Sutton and his rink piled up counts of six and five in his overall 16-shot victory.
Going into the last end all-square, it was a great last bowl from Keith that ensured a one shot victory over the experienced Gordon Robson.
With a solid platform created by Phil Watkins and Ron Hurlow, who completely overwhelmed their opponents, it greatly assisted the 'back men' in Sam McNeilly's rink.
Doug Silcox again outbowled his opponents in Mike's crew, and with John Tyler having a better second half, Lee and Mike just had the edge on the Neyland boys to come home by four shots.
With captain Ray Holly indisposed, and resigned to a watching brief, he was well pleased with the result on a fabulous afternoon for playing.
That makes it three victories for the Arches team this year, and certainly gives them a boost for the remaining fixtures.
Everyone who has played for the Arches team this year is invited to a squad photograph with our sponsors Stena Line, which will take place on Thursday, July 5, at 5.45 pm. Stena Line have kindly sponsored us for three seasons, so please show your appreciation by turning up.
The match was sponsored by the Begelly Arms.
Rink scores (Five Arches first, Neyland skips only):
D. Silcox, J. Tyler, L. Richards, M. Crockford 21; B. Barrett 17.
W. Russell, T. Powling, G. Beynon, R. Powling 11; D. Sutton 27.
P. Watkins, R. Hurlow, J. Best, S. McNeilly 37; R. Evans 11.
N. Dickinson, M. Donoghue, G. Crawford, K. Hubbard 19; G. Robson 18.
TENBY LADIES 35
FIVE ARCHES LADIES 42
Tuesday of last week saw the return match between the Tenby Ladies and the Five Arches Ladies.
Once again, it was the Five Arches who came out on top, winning overall by seven shots in a game played in a very friendly and sporting spirit.
Joan Dorling and Vera Williams's rinks were all-square on the 11th end, but Vera and her ladies pulled away to an eventual seven-shot win.
Chris Morgan's rink took one shot on the last end to tie with Mair Marquiss's rink at 18-all.
Rink scores (Tenby first):
M. Skyrme, P. Jones, P. Barnikel, J. Dorling 17; A. Redman, G. Gray, R. Silcox; V. Williams 24.
W. Lamb, L. Evans, M. Morris, M. Marquiss 18; P. Stubbs, M. Cooke, V. James, C. Morgan 18.
TENBY LADIES 34
MILFORD HAVEN 37
Tenby Ladies lost at home to Milford Haven Ladies on Wednesday of last week.
Tenby won on one rink, but lost the match overall by three shots.
Rink scores (Tenby Ladies first, Milford Haven Ladies skips only):
K. Bliss, P. Jones, M. Morris, M. Marquiss 23; M. Carter 13.
M. Draper, P. Best, L. Evans, J. Dorling 11; J. Banner 24.
TENBY LADIES 51
WHITLAND LADIES 35
In glorious sunshine, Tenby Ladies played away to Whitland Ladies last Sunday afternoon, and came away with maximum points.
Mair Marquiss's foursome combined well to achieve a fine 14-shot victory.
On Joan Dorling's rink it was a much tighter game, and despite Whitland Ladies picking up a four on the last end, the Tenby rink managed to hold on to a two-shot win.
Rink scores (Tenby first, Whitland skips only):
P. Jones, L. Evans, M. Morris, M. Marquiss 28; D. Scourfield 14.
M. Skyrme, P. Best, P. Barnikel, J. Dorling 23; E. Pratt 21.
GOSCAR 73 ST. BRIDES 86
At home to St. Brides on Tuesday, we were unlucky to be without two of our regular skips and number three on one rink.
The two rinks did, however, give good performances to keep the scores fairly close.
On Lewis Hilling's rink they won by five shots, as did Bill Bailey's rink, but we just could not get those other shots to win the match.
Well played lads and I'm sure we will get a lot more points during the season.
Rink scores (Goscar first, St. Brides skips only):
T. Kelly, A. Rootes, E. Dorling, S. Diment 11; J. Lawrence 24.
A. Vincent, J. King, G. Stubbs, J. Hubbard 19; J. Davies 29.
A. Ormond, J. Lester, K. Delabertouche, L. Hilling 21; R. Brabon 16.
B. Hooper, A. Fursse, R. Thake, B. Bailey 22; G. Davies 17.
This match was kindly sponsored by Discount Sports, of Nelson's Walk, Tenby.
GOSCAR 105
ST. BRIDES 66
Away to St. Brides on a very sunny evening last Wednesday, Goscar were in splendid form.
Eric Dorling had a very good game to help Lewis Hilling's rink to a fine win.
Graham Hill's rink also had a fine win and Bill Best's rink only just lost by a single shot.
On Bill Bailey's rink it was a close game, but Bill's firing shots were well on target and we won by a single shot.
We are now halfway through the league fixtures and I hope the quality of the bowling stays with us.
Rink scores (Goscar first, St. Brides skips only):
T. Kelly, G. Stubbs, J. Taylor, J. Best 21; G. Davies 22.
B. Hooper, J. King, R. Thake, B. Bailey 16; R. Brabon 15.
D. Watkins, S. Diment, J. Hubbard, G. Hill 26; T. Bullock 13.
H. Meades, E. Dorling, K. Delabertouche, L. Hilling 42; J. Tombs 16.
FIVE ARCHES LADIES 45
CLEDDAU 34
The Five Arches enjoyed an 11-shot victory when they played the Cleddau ladies from Haverfordwest last Thursday.
Chris Morgan skipped her rink to a 22-16 win over Diane Jones, while Audrey Owens and her girls made sure the team picked up maximum points as they won by five against Lil Pilgrim.
Rink scores - (Arches first, Cleddau skips only):
J. Bancroft, P. Stubbs, V. James, C. Morgan 22; D. Jones 16.
B. Russell, A. Redman, H. Baggott, A. Owens 23; L. Pilgrim 18.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Pauline and Bert Barnikel who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
All members are indebted to chairman Pauline and secretary Bert for a their hard work at the club and wish them many more years of happiness together.
WHIST
Winners of the weekly whist drive last week were: Top score - R. Irvine; 1st lady - B. Griffiths; 2nd lady - G. Irvine; 1st gent - R. Jones; 2nd gent - L. McCartney; 1st half - M. Marquiss; 2nd half - J. Dorling; longest sitter - H. Buckley; raffles - P. Mears, C. James.