Five winners not good enough at home, in “A” Team loss.
The Vics afternoon “A” Team started off their home campaign with a disappointing 8 shot loss against Harrison Park “A” last Wednesday. With only 5 winners on an excellent, if slowish green, the Vics could not turn round the 38 shot loss from the previous week. Mally Andrews, running out from 09-10 down had an excellent 21-10 win and Elwyn Williams displayed fine form in a really good 21-13 victory over danger man, Dennis Robinson. Tony Ryding gained his 1st win of the season with a 21-15 winning card and Robby Franklin completed his second 21-16 win of the season to remain unbeaten so far this term. Special mention must go to Andrew Stratton who recovered from his shock demise last week to post a fine 21-16 winning card. There were disapponting displays by Eddie Clayburn, Peter Dodd and Skipper, Billy Atkinson, with all 3 bowlers seemingly unable to come to grips with either the pace of the green or the fine displays of Ernie Gartland, Peter McEneany and Brian Pinder respectively. Next up for the Vics is a Shield match against Gladstone Tigers at Bromborough Pool on 22nd April.