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Bowling Reports to 13th July 2022

Vilamoura Mixed League
Epsom played against Sutton on Wednesday 13th July 2022 and won away, lost at home & won overall 34 – 31 (4 – 2).
Details: Home: Liz Hind Brian Collis Phil Sims lost 9 – 23 After 9 ends Epsom were 4 – 12 down & 8 – 14 behind after 14 ends.  They lost by 14 shots. Away: Penny Payne David Fearn Fred Read won 25 – 8 Epsom led all afternoon.  They were 17 – 7 ahead after 14 ends & won by 17 shots. Final Score:  Epsom 34  Sutton 31  Epsom 4 points  Sutton 2 points
 
East Surrey League – Midweek Triples League
Epsom played away against Croydon MO’s on Tuesday 12th July 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 52 – 57 (2 – 8).
Details: Rink 3:  Paul Maskell Mick Cooper Wayne Thornton lost 13 – 27 The scores were level 11 – 11 on the 10th end, but Epsom were outscored 2 – 16 over the remaining ends to lose by 14 shots. Rink 4:  David Fearn Stefan Tomm Fred Read won 27 – 10 Epsom led 17 – 7 after 10 ends & outscored Croydon MO’s 10 – 3 over the remaining ends to win by 17 shots. Rink 6: Tony Green Frank Thompson Ted Ray lost 12 – 20 The scores were level 8 – 8 after 9 ends, but were outscored 4 – 12 over the remaining ends to lose by 8 shots. Final Score:  Epsom 52  Croydon MO’s 57   Epsom 2 points  Croydon MO’s 8 points. Paul Maskell & Tony Green played in their very first competitive match for Epsom Bowling Club in this game.
 
Chrystie League
Epsom played at home against Leatherhead on Monday 11th July 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 34 – 36 (1 – 3).
Details: Rink:  David Bragg John Savill Mick Cooper Fred Read won 20 – 15 After 9 ends Epsom were 5 – 10 down.  The scores were level on end 13, but Epsom went behind 10 – 14 on end 15.  However, Epsom picked up 2 5’s & won by 5 shots. Rink: John Lystor Brian Collis Bob Blaker Wayne Thornton lost 14 – 21Epsom were 4 – 12 down after 9 ends, but were level 13 – 13 on end 15.  Going into the last end the scores were again level, but Epsom dropped 7 shots to lose by 7. Final Score:  Epsom 34  Leatherhead 36  Epsom 1 point  Leatherhead 3 points.
Did you know? Epsom have played Leatherhead 39 times in this league and won 19, lost 20 & there have been 3 games cancelled. Since the league began this was Epsom’s 195th game.  They have won 114, lost 76.  There have been 5 draws & 11 cancellations.
 
East Surrey League – Men
Epsom played at home against Purley Bury on Sunday 10th July 2022 and won on rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 47 – 51 (2 – 8).
Details: Rink 4  David Fearn Bob Blaker Ted Ray Wayne Thornton  won 23 – 10
The scores were level 8 – 8 after 11 ends, but Epsom led 15 – 9 on end 15.  They finished strongly & won by 13 shots. Rink 5  Stefan Tomm Terry Hoye Les Owen Peter Miller  lost 14 – 20 Epsom were 2- 10 down after 10 ends, but came within 2 shots of Purley Bury on the 20th end (14 – 16).  They lost by 6 shots. Rink 6  Derek Martin Brian Collis John Warren Jim Scott  lost 10 – 21 Epsom were 3 – 12 down after 10 ends & 8 – 13 behind after 15 ends.  They lost by 11 shots. Final Score:  Epsom 47  Purley Bury 51   Epsom 2 points  Purley Bury 8 points



Bowling Reports to 8th July 2022

Tony Bourne, Martin Harbottle, Les Owen, Joe Cable and Bill Ayling.

Ladies’ Friendly Epsom played away at Cheam on Thursday 7th July 2022 & won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 27 – 33. Details:Rink 4  Penny Payne Christine Summerfield Ruth Baker  won 19 – 13Epsom were 0 – 6 down after 4 ends, but won the next 4 ends to go 9 – 6 ahead.  Cheam drew level on the next end, but Epsom won the next 5 ends to ahead again 16 – 9.  They won by 6 shots.Rink 5  Sandy Cooper Sandie Harvey Mary Green  lost 8 – 20 Epsom led 7 – 6 after 10 ends, but lost the next 6 ends to go 7 – 17 down.  They lost by 12 shots.Final Score:  Epsom 27  Cheam 33
 
   
 
Surrey President v Surrey Past President Bowling AssociationEpsom hosted this match on Wednesday 6th July 2022. The President, Martin Harbottle had invited 10 Epsom men to play in this game.Details:Surrey County Bowling AssociationResult of Surrey President match v SCMPPBA played at Epsom Bowling Club on Wednesday 6th July 2022The Surrey President’s team won on 3 rinks, lost on 3 rinks & lost overall 112 – 118.  After 10 ends across the 6 rinks the President led 66 – 57, but were behind by 4 shots (100 – 104) after 18 ends.  They lost by 6 shots. NB The Surrey President’s team is listed first in each rink.RinkTeamScore1Vic Hemmett Brian Collis David Botting Peter Hamilton vDennis Knight John Hort Alan Harding Bill Ayling16 – 31 The Surrey President’s team was 14 – 15 down after 10 ends & further behind 14 – 22 on end 15.  They lost the last 4 ends & lost by 15 shots. 2Alan Endersby Stephen Danderson/Bob Blaker John Warren Norman Mann * vRobin Taylor Butch Manning Mick Gray David Candeland26 – 6 The Surrey President’s team led 13 – 2 after 10 ends & 21 – 6 after 18 ends.  They won by 19 shots 3Richard Greenfield Edward Dear Keith Roberts Martin Harbottle v Mark Medhurst Allen Kellaway Steve Parnham Joe Cable6 – 29 The President skipping this rink found themselves 0 – 12 down after 7 ends.  They were 3 – 25 down after 16 ends & lost by 23 shots. 4Allen Banks Phil Sims Les Owen Robin Fudge vColin Clarke Ray Uwins George Hope Trevor Pocock29 – 18 The Surrey President’s team were 19 – 4 ahead after 10 ends & 27 – 14 in the lead on end 18.  They won by 11 shots. 5Stefan Tomm Carl Chadbond Colin Gray Jim Scott vRoger Rashleigh George Watson Colin Homes Graham Dawber25 – 11 The Surrey President’s team led 19 – 4 on end 13 & won by 14 shots. 6David Tucker Neil Dimmock Graeme Cupit Andrew Turnbull vTerry Franklin John Southwell John Cocoracchio James Mason11 – 23 The Surrey President’s team were 5 – 15 down after 10 ends & 8 – 22 behind on end 18.  They lost by 12 shots.  * Highest winning RinkLost 112 – 118 A huge thanks goes to all the Epsom members who helped make the day successful. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon which concluded with an excellent meal.
 
Vilamoura Mixed LeagueEpsom played Chipstead in their second Vilamoura game on Tuesday 5th July 2022 & won on both rinks & the match 35 – 29 (6 – 0).Details:Home: Liz Hind Phil Sims Brian Collis won 15 – 12After 9 ends Epsom led 8 – 4 & were further ahead 14 – 7 after 14 ends.  They won by 3 shots.Away: Penny Payne John Lystor Fred Read  won 20 – 17Epsom were 4 – 14 down after 8 ends, but won the next 4 ends to go 13 – 14 down.  They won the last 4 ends to win by 3 shots.Final Score:  Epsom 35  Chipstead 29  Epsom 6 points  Chipstead 0 points.
Did you know
Epsom have played Chipstead 5 times in this league and won 4 & lost 1.
 
East Surrey League – Mid Week TriplesEpsom played their second game in this new league at home against Caterham on Tuesday 5th July 2022.They won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 50 – 33 (8 – 2).Details:Rink 2 Richard Senior Bob Blaker Wayne Thornton  lost 14 – 15Epsom were 4 – 14 down after 12 ends, but won 5 of the remaining ends & lost by just 1 shot.Rink 4 Derek Martin John Hart Jim Scott  won 17 – 7Epsom led 10 – 3 after 10 ends & 13 – 6 after 15 ends.  They won by 10 shots.Rink 5 Mick Cooper Frank Thompson Ted Ray  won 19 – 11Epsom led 12 – 4 after 11 ends & 16 – 10 after 15 ends.  They won by 8 shots.Final Result:  Epsom 50  Caterham 33   Epsom 8 points  Caterham 2 pointsBob Blaker, Mick Cooper & Ted Ray played in their first game in this Competition.
 
Surrey Area 3 Top 4 – Epsom ‘B’After getting a walk over against Horley Epsom ‘B’ made the short distance to Epsom Park to play in the second round on Tuesday 5th July 2022. They lost 24 – 25.lost 24 – 25David Fearn David Bragg Keith Roberts Andrew Turnbull  lost 24 – 25David Fearn played in his first game in this Competition.
Did you know
This Competition only allows 1 Surrey County Badged player to be in the rink.Epsom have won the area final twice:-2006 Winners – Martin Harbottle, Ted Ray, Pat Buckley & Peter Miller2014 Winners – Brian Kenyon, Andrew Turnbull, John Warren & John Huxford.
 
Chrystie LeagueEpsom played at home against Bookham on Monday 4th July 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 41 – 24 (3 – 1).Details:Rink 4 Derek Martin John Savill John Lystor Fred Read  won 29 – 9Epsom led 12 – 7 after 10 ends & won the next 7 ends to go ahead 29 – 7.  They won by 20 shots.Rink 5 Mick Cooper Hayden Thornton Frank Thompson Wayne Thornton  lost 12 – 15Epsom led 4 – 1 after 4 ends, but lost he next 4 ends to go 4 – 7 down.  They were 9 – 13 down on end 14 & lost by 3 shots.Final Score:  Epsom 41  Bookham 24   Epsom 3 points Bookham 1 point.

Did you know
Epsom have played Bookham 39 times in this league and won 23, lost 15 & drawn 1.This was Epsom’s 5th game in the Chrystie League this season.  They have won 4 & lost 1.Epsom have won 8 of the last 10 games against Bookham.

 
Men – East Surrey LeagueEpsom Men played away against Old Coulsdon on Saturday 2nd July 2022 and lost on all 3 rinks & the match 42 – 63 (0 – 10).Details:Rink 1  Derek Martin Keith Roberts John Warren Jim Scott  lost 13 – 22Epsom were 8 – 12 down after 10 ends & 10 – 19 behind after 18 ends.  They lost by 9 shots.Rink 2  David Fearn Ted Ray Andrew Turnbull Wayne Thornton  lost 16 – 17Epsom took the lead 10 – 9 on end 11 & led 15 – 12 on end 16.  They lost the next 4 ends to go behind 15 – 17.  They scored 1 shot on the final end to lose by 1 shot.Rink 3  David Bragg Bob Blaker Les Owen Peter Miller  lost 13 – 24Epsom were 9 – 13 down on end 13 & lost by 11 shots.Final Score:  Epsom 42  Old Coulsdon 63   Epsom 0 points  Old Coulsdon 10 points.
Did you know
Epsom have played Old Coulsdon 41 times in this League & won 14, lost 26 and there has been 1 drawn match.In 2021 Epsom beat Old Coulsdon at home 10 – 0 which was the first time that Epsom had taken all points in a game against Old Coulsdon.Epsom played their very first ESL match in 1987 against Old Coulsdon.  Epsom lost 70 – 82 (1 – 5). Of our current members Graham Pilbrow played in this game.
 
Ladies – East Surrey LeagueEpsom Ladies played away against Old Coulsdon on Saturday 2nd July 2022 and drew on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 36 – 41 (½ – 3½)Details:Rink 4   Janet Newman Sue Skinner Frances Suttonwood Mary Green  lost 17 – 22Epsom were 5 – 17 down after 10 ends, but outscored Old Coulsdon  12 – 5 over the remaining ends.  They lost by 5 shots.Rink 5  Sandy Cooper Liz Hind Trish Southgate Sandie Harvey  drew 19 – 19Epsom led 17 – 10 on end 16, but were outscored 2 – 9 over the remaining ends to allow Old Coulsdon to tie the rink.Final Score:  Epsom 36  Old Coulsdon 41  Epsom ½ point  Old Coulsdon 3½ points
Did you know
Epsom first played Old Coulsdon in 1998 and have played 24 times, won 9, lost 15.This season Epsom Ladies have played 4 League matches, won 2 & lost 2.Epsom Ladies have won the League 3 times – 2005/2006 & 2019.
Surrey President’s Team v SCMPPBA



Bowling reports

Men – East Surrey League – Division 1 League Match

Epsom Men played against Chipstead on Saturday 25th June 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 59 – 68 (2 – 8).

Details:

Rink 3 David Fearn Bob Blaker Andrew Turnbull Wayne Thornton lost18 – 25

Epsom were 8 – 15 down after 10 ends & 12 – 20 behind after 15 ends. They lost by 7 shots.

Rink 4 John Wellard Keith Roberts John Warren Peter Miller lost 19 – 23

Epsom were 10 – 13 down after 10 ends & 16 – 22 behind after 18 ends. They lost by 4 shots.

Rink 5 David Bragg Terry Hoye Les Owen Jim Scott won 22 – 20

The scores were level 12 – 12 after 14 ends, but Epsom went behind 17 – 20 on end 18. They won the last 3 ends picking up 5 shots to win by 2.

Final Score: Epsom 59 Chipstead 68 Epsom 2 points Chipstead 8 points

Did you know?

Epsom have played Chipstead 29 times, won 11, lost 16 & drawn 2. Epsom have won 6 of the last 8 games.

East Surrey League – Top Club

Epsom played Croydon MO’s in the ESL Top Club on Wednesday 22nd June 2022 & won both singles, Pairs & lost the Triples & Fours. They won 3 – 2.

Details:

Singles: Ted Ray won 21 – 14

The scores were level 9 – 9 after 10 ends, but Ted led 15 – 12 after 15 ends. He scored 2 3’s on ends 17 & 18 to win by 7 shots.

Two Wood: Bob Blaker won 14 – 9

Bob led 7 – 4 after 10 ends & 11 – 7 after 15 ends. He scored 2 singles on ends 19 & 20 to win by 5 shots.

Pairs: John Wellard Peter Miller won 18 – 16

John & Peter led 9 – 5 after 10 ends, but the scores were level 12 – 12 on end 15. They won by 2 shots.

Triples: Mick Cooper Stefan Tomm Les Owen lost 16 – 21

The scores were level 13 – 13 after 11 ends, but Epsom lost by 5 shots.

Fours: David Fearn Phil Sims Andrew Turnbull Jim Scott lost 21 – 23

Epsom were 4 – 17 down after 11 ends, but came back well to go ahead 21 – 20 on the penultimate ends. They dropped 3 shots on the final end to lose by 2 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 3 Croydon MO’Ss 2.

John Wellard, Mick Cooper & David Fearn played in their very first ESL Top 11 match,

Did you know?

In 1997 the East Surrey League started a Top 10 Competition. This was changed to a Top 11 Competition in 2018 bringing this in line with the BE Competition.

Epsom have played 47 matches since 1997, won 28 & lost 19 in the Top 10 & in the Top 11 have played 6 games, won 3 & lost 3.

Epsom have lost in 3 Top 10 Finals – 2000/2003/2006 all to Shirley Park. They won the Competition in 2008 beating Warlingham Park 71 – 70 after winning the pairs & triples & losing the singles & fours.

Of our current playing members the following played in that final – Ted Ray, Stefan Tomm, John Hart, Graham Pilbrow, Les Owen, Martin Harbottle, Terry Hoye, & Peter Miller.

Peter Miller holds the record of 43 appearances in this Competition (Top 10 & Top 11).

Surrey Area 3 Top 4

Epsom ‘B’ Men played at home against Cheam on Sunday 26th June 2022 and lost 15 – 22.

Details

Rink 4 John Wellard Mick Cooper Bob Blaker Wayne Thornton lost 15 – 22

The scores were level 6 – 6 after 9 ends, but Epsom led 10 – 8 on end 12. They lost the next 5 ends to go behind 10 – 19. They lost by 7 shots.

John Wellard & Wayne Thornton played in their first game in this Competition.

Chrystie League

Epsom played away against Brockham on Monday 20th June 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 35 – 27 (3 – 1).

Details:

Rink 2 David Fearn John Savill Mick Cooper Bob Blaker lost 15 – 16

Epsom led 8 – 4 after 9 ends & going into the last end they led 15 – 14, but dropped 2 shots to lose by 1.

Rink 4 Derek Martin John Lystor Phil Sims Fred Read won 20 – 11

Epsom led 9 – 3 after 9 ends & 14 – 11 after 14 ends. They won the last 4 ends to win by 9 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 35 Brockham 27 Epsom 3 points Brockham 1 point

Did you know?

Epsom have played Brockham 39 times, won 24, lost 14, drawn 1 & 2 games have been cancelled.

In 2021 Epsom won both games home & away.

Past Times

Epsom played Sutton in the Past Times Competition on Friday 24th June 2022. They lost at home & away losing overall 30 – 39.

Details:

Home: Derek Martin Ted Ray Keith Roberts Andrew Turnbull lost 17 – 20

Epsom were 5 – 8 down after 9 ends & 14 – 16 behind after 16 ends. They lost by 3 shots.

Away: David Bragg Bob Blaker Les Owen Jim Scott lost 13 – 19

Epsom went behind 4 – 14 after 10 ends & 12 – 15 behind on end 15. They lost by 6 shot.

Final Score: Epsom 30 Sutton ‘A’ 39

Did you know?

This Competition started as the Times Herald Competition which ran from 1966 to 2001.

In 2002 it was replaced with the Past Times Competition. Epsom won the Times Herald Competition in 1975 (they beat Mellows Park 35 – 34) & lost in 3 finals (1980, 1987 & 1990). Epsom were finalists in the Past Times Competition in 2010. Graham Pilbrow holds the record for number of appearances – 62.

Sutton & District Bowling Association – St Raphael Pairs

Epsom played at home against Cheam Fields on Sunday 26th June 2022 and lost 17 – 22.

Details:

Rink 3 Penny Payne David Fearn lost 17 – 22

Despite losing this game this was an excellent performance against last years champions. With 2 ends to go Penny & David were 10 – 22 down, but finished with 5 shots on end 20 & 2 shots on the last end to lose by 5 shots. Well done both.

Sutton & District Bowling Association – Carol Shannon Triples

Epsom played Carshalton at home on Thursday 23rd June 2022 & won 26 – 2.

Details: Trish Southgate Ruth Baker Mary Green won 26 – 2

Our finalists in this Competition in 2021 got off to an excellent start in the 2022 Competition. They dominated the game winning 14 of the 16 ends played.

Final Score: Epsom 26 Carshalton 2

On Wednesday 6th July Epsom Bowling Club are hosting a match between Surrey County President and Surrey County Past Presidents Association. This is a 6 rink game starting at 2pm. Bar facilities will be available and bacon rolls for players, guests and visitors. Come along and see what bowls is all about and savour some good competition. Lets hope the weather is kind. All are welcome.




Arthur Upwood’s final bow

It is with sadness that Epsom Bowling Club have reported the death of a longstanding member, player and dedicated servant Arthur Upwood. The following is taken from an  obituary that has been posted on the the club website epsombowlingclub.co.uk

Sadly Arthur Upwood passed away on Tuesday 21st June 2022.

Arthur was Club Treasurer for 14 years & finally stood down in 2012. He had been a Club Vice President also. Arthur subsequently volunteered to look after the Membership Details in 2016. He transferred to Social Membership in 2020.

During his playing career he won Pairs 2001, Triples 1990/2016, Windeler Cup 2010, and was runner up in Triples 1994/2008, Fours 1999/2006/2012/2013, Mixed Pairs 1999/2005, The Windeler Cup 1999/2006/13.

Arthur also was a member of the squad which won the Chrystie League in 2004, appearing 44 times in total in this competition and played in 1 East Surrey League match.

He will be sorely missed.

Our sympathies go out to his family and friends.




Bowling Match reports

Men – East Surrey League
Epsom Men played their second home match in the ESL against Ashtead on Saturday 18th June 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & won overall 64 – 54 (6 – 4).
Details:
Rink 1 David Fearn Bob Blaker Andrew Turnbull Wayne Thornton lost 14 – 19
Epsom led 11 – 8 after 14 ends, but lost the next 3 ends to go 11 – 17 down. They lost by 5 shots.
Rink 2 David Bragg Terry Hoye Les Owen Jim Scott won 33 – 16
Epsom led 18 – 7 after 10 ends & 26 – 15 after 15 ends. They won by 17 shots.
Rink 3 John Wellard Ted Ray Keith Roberts Peter Miller lost 17 – 19
Epsom were 6 – 17 down after 14 ends, but won 6 of the remaining ends to lose by 2 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 64 Ashtead 54 Epsom 6 points Ashtead 4 points.

Did you know?
Epsom have played Ashtead 30 times in the ESL, won 24, lost 5 & drawn 1. The best win came in 2015 when Epsom won 116 – 55 (4 rinks).

Men’s Friendly
Epsom played at home against Wallington on Thursday 16th June 2022 & won on all 3 rinks & the match 57 – 35. Wallington turned up with one player short so the game was 2 Triples & 1 pair. All rinks played 18 ends.
Details:
Rink 1 Richard Senior Ted Ray John Hart won 17 – 14
Epsom led 8 – 6 after 9 ends & 15 – 12 after 14 ends. They won by 3 shots.
Rink 2 Mick Cooper Wayne Thornton won 24 – 10
Epsom led 13 – 6 after 9 ends & won 6 of the remaining ends to win by 14 shots.
Rink 3 Les Owen Bob Blaker Fred Read won 16 – 11
The scores were level 9 – 9 after 12 ends and Epsom went on to win by 5 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 57 Wallington 35
Did you know?
This friendly fixture was introduced in 2017. Since then there have been 4 matches with Epsom winning all 4.
The game in 2019 was cancelled.

Men’s Friendly
Epsom played at home against Chessington on Wednesday 15th June 2022 & won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 44 – 38.
Details:
Rink 1 Derek Martin Geoff Purrott Fred Read won 21 – 14
Epsom started slowly finding themselves 1 – 7 down after 7 ends. They won the next 2 ends to go ahead 11 – 7. They went on to win by 7 shots.
Rink 2 John Lystor Richard Senior John Hart lost 10 – 12
The scores were level 7 – 7 after 12 ends, but were leading 3 ends later 10 – 7. They lost the last 4 ends to lose by 2 shots.
Rink 3 Brian Kenyon Mick Cooper Frank Thompson won 13 – 12
Epsom led 9 – 3 after 10 ends, but the scores were level 9 – 9 on end 13. Going into the last end the scores were level again, but Epsom scored 1 shot to win the rink by 1.
Final Score: Epsom 44 Chessington 38
Did you know?
Epsom first played Chessington in 1993. Since then the Clubs have met 30 times with Epsom winning 25, losing 5 & 1 game has been cancelled. Epsom last lost against Chessington in 2007.

Ladies’ Friendly
Epsom played at home against Purley on Tuesday 14th June 2022 & drew on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink and lost overall 19 – 25. Rink 1 played a triples & rink 2 played a rink (with Purley 1 player short).
Details:
Rink 1 Liz Hind Sandy Cooper Sandie Harvey drew 10 – 10
After 8 ends Epsom led 9 – 2. Purley came back well to draw the rink (15 ends played).
Rink 3 Sue Needham Janet Newman Christine Summerfield Ruth Baker lost 9 – 15
Epsom were 4 – 13 down after 11 ends, won the remaining ends, but lost by 6 shots. (15 ends played).
Final Score: Epsom 19 Purley 25.
Did you know?
The first recorded Ladies’ friendly match against Purley was in 2008. Since then there have been 9 matches with Epsom winning 3 & losing 6. 4 matches have been cancelled in this period.

Chrystie League
Epsom played their second game this season in the Chrystie League at home against Pippbrook on Monday 13th June 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 35 – 21 (3 – 1).
Details:
Rink 2: Brian Kenyon John Savill Phil Sims Fred Read lost 11 – 13
Epsom were level 6 – 6 after 10 ends & still level 2 ends later. However, they then went behind & lost by 2 shots.
Rink 3: John Lystor David Bragg John Wellard Peter Miller won 24 – 8
Epsom led 10 – 4 after 9 ends & 20 – 6 ahead after 14 ends. They won by 16 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 35 Pippbrook 21 Epsom 3 points Pippbrook 1 point
Peter Miller played in his first Chrystie league match.
Did you know?
Epsom have played Pippbrook 39 times in this league, won 23, lost 15, drawn 1 & 2 games have been cancelled.