Notable Northants double as Norfolk are beaten and England call-up for Tristan
Northants men claimed a notable double when hosting Norfolk in the English Bowling Federation’s County Championship.
The Adams Trophy team made it two wins out of three with a 178-152 win at Blackstones, where they collected 16 of the 22 points on offer, while the Newton Trophy team romped to a 202-136 victory at Whittlesey Manor, claiming all but one of the 22 points.
There were wins in the Adams for the rinks of Peter Brown, Graham Agger and John Earl, while Steven Shaw's rink led the scoring spree for the Newton with a 41-12 success.
Northants results
Adams Trophy: Tom Newman-Borrett, Tom Fielding, John Earl won 36-12; Ally McNaughton, Mike Anderson, Peter Brown won 37-20; Kevin Brown, Zack Brown, Graham Agger won 29-23; Wayne Morris, Michael Humphreys, Adam Warrington lost 29-30; Craig Campbell, Dudley Smith,
Neil Wright lost 24-38; John Holroyd, Kevin Vinter, Stephen Harris lost 23-29.
Newton Trophy: Steve Lander, Roger Stevens, Phil Symonds drew 29-29; Paul Smith, Duncan Lee, Dave Corney won 30-25; Dave Franks, Andy Dyer,
Barry Lawrence won 27-25; Ian Chilvers, Dave Henson, Brian Bassam won 38-24; Jeff Clipston, Roger Strong, Mick Greaves won 37-21; Dave Roberts, Mark Feakins, Steven Shaw won 41-12.
Northants women suffered a second successive away defeat in the Donald Steward Trophy when visiting North Essex, but as with their opening match trip to Norfolk, there was little to choose between the teams.
Northants had to be content again with just four points for their efforts in a 115-99 defeat, thanks to the rinks of Elaine Upton and Tina Tinklin.
Results: Sally Albany, Joan Collishaw, Chris Ryan lost 16-27; Linda Toms, Val Du'Kett, Liz Hext lost 16-27; Rita Downs, Julie O'Neill, Viv Hempsell lost 10-24; Terri Handley, Shirley Suffling, Elaine Upton won 26-23; Jan McDougall, Miriam Hulbert, Tina Tinklin won 31-14.
Parkway’s Tristan Morton has retained his place in the England team for the British Isles international series being played in Scotland later this month.
However, Nick Brett has not been selected as he is preparing for the Commonwealth Games which is being played indoors this time.
Ollie Jeapes (Parkway) has qualified for the last 32 of the Bowls England under 17 singles after defeating Alex Brugnoli (Buckden) 21-19 in the Hunts county final, however Brugnoli gained some consolation by winning the county under 25 singles crown.