The afternoon “C” team duly completed their expected home victory against Capenhurst “C” to claim the extra point but it was not as easy as some expected. In winning by 25 shots it was a comfortable enough victory but Capenhurst put up some fine performances to keep the Vics on their toes. Stan Evans and Bill Spragget produced wonderful 21-11 wins, with both displaying good skills on a difficult green at West Kirby. Skipper Eric Neal, fully rested after a good holiday in Italy, gave a fine performance in a 21-13 victory. Reg Armitage completed a double victory over these opponents when winning 21-16 and there was a welcome 21-17 win for the returning Brian Buck. It is good to see Brian back at the club after his wanderings in Yorkshire but he still hasn’t changed his views and remains an Everton supporter. Tony Ryding having been praised for his ability last week, struggled through his game before coming out on top with a very close 21-20 win. It is good to see Chris Williams finally overcoming an illness dogged season and he completed another victory with a fine 21-16 win. The “C” team can be proud of their efforts in a higher league this season, with the constant changing of the team with players required for the “B” team on a regular basis disrupting selection. Next up Thingwall “B” at home this Friday.
The afternoon “C” team produced another battling away performance, to only lose by 9 shots at Capenhurst “C” last Tuesday. With 6 winners on the day the Vics will surely be expecting to win the return fixture for the extra point. Bill Powell again played brilliantly to record a 21-11 win and Bernie Davies, in winning 21-13, showed us that we are missing a good addition to the club because of his work commitments keeping him from playing regularly. Eddie Dodd resumed winning ways with a fine 21-17 win and there were two hard games for Bill Spraggett and Chris Williams before they both came out on top 21-19. Reg Armitage had to go the full distance in his game and eventually triumphed 21-20. Another fine away performance from the “C” team and surely it won’t be too long before one of these close matches produces an away win.
The afternoon “C” team put up a fine performance against Albany “C” away, to only lose by 2 shots but this was sufficient to easily claim the vital extra point. Chris Williams again showed his class in a fine 21-10 victory followed closely by Bill Powell coming in with a 21-12 win. Bill continues to prove his skill well into his eighties and still amazes everyone with his enthusiasm for the game. Alan Flaxon, in winning 21-14, left everyone wondering why he doesn’t want to play more league games. The Vics final winner of the afternoon, Tony Ryding a 21-16 victor this time, proved that he is a loss to the “A” and “B” teams this year, with his unavailability due to work commitments. Reg Armitage 16-21, Andy Fergus 18-21 and stand in skipper Bill Spraggett 20-21 all ensured that the Vics would take the aggregate point. Special mention must go to Club President Sid Dutton, well into his nineties, who came off extremely annoyed he could do no more than 14-21. Sid’s amazing competitive hunger is something to behold. A good day for the Vics despite the 2 shot loss.