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Seniors fail to halt holders’ long run of success
Seniors fail to halt holders’ long run of success
Stamford’s bid to end Lincoln’s domination of the county seniors league ended in disappointment at Boston IBC.
It is more than two decades since the holders have been beaten to the title but upto the halfway stage of the 21-end Lincs IBA Over 60s final between the respective north and south regional winners, Stamford looked to be heading for an upset.
Kevin Vinter presents the trophy to Lincoln captain Alistair Weir.
They led by ten shots overall and were adapting better to the unfamiliar surface, which is due to be ripped up and a replacement laid over the summer months.
Then on the tenth end the picture changed. Lincoln fought back with counts of six, three and two singles to bring them level and gain the initiative.
Though Stamford briefly snatched a 51-50 lead by the 18th end, momentum was with the holders in the tense, closing stages. Captain Kevin Vinter’s rink of Neil Crees, Peter Burt and Martin Hewitt took a consolation three shots on the final end to win 19-15 but it was not enough and Lincoln were eventually good value to win the match overall by 12 shots.
The teams are guaranteed to lock horns again next season in the re-formatted Over 60s League when the highest and lowest finishers from the respective north and south sections will form first and second divisions.
Lincs IBA Over 60s final (at Boston IBC): Lincoln A 82 Stamford 70. Stamford names only. Neil Crees, Peter Burt, Martin Hewitt, Kevin Vinter won 19-15; Tony Barwell, Don Bruce, Bob Warters, Jeff Pitt lost 15-25; Jeff Bourne, Mick Owens, Mick Linnell, Roger Martin drew 17-17; Dave Heffernan, Pete Smith, Tony Scarr, Trevor Collins lost 19-25.
Tony Barwell
Pete Smith
COME AND TRY IT FOR YOURSELF ON 4 MAY
COME AND TRY IT FOR YOURSELF ON 4 MAY
For those considering a new sport, Stamford Indoor Bowls Club in Exeter Gardens hosts an open day on Sunday May 4 from 10 am to 4pm.
It is a sport for all ages - from eight to 80 and beyond - for all abilities and disabilities. Experienced players and coaches will be available to encourage newcomers with all equipment provided free of charge.
The club is one of the most successful in the region with more than 540 playing members competing in domestic leagues and roll-ups seven days a week at its six-rink stadium.
For further information visit www.stamfordindoorbowls.co.uk
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