Chester v FYLDE

One Ball League

Next Match 13th June

Bowdon 4 FYLDE 1

Bowdon: Adrian Apps 4, Alan Dix 4, Paul Harris 4.5
Fylde: Peter Wilson 3, Phil Snowden 5, Nathan Baker 5.

Phil took the wheel, and with the Boss coming along for the ride we arrived to a warm welcome on lawns 1 & 2, complete with new sets of Invictus balls.

We are grateful to Bowdon, who gave us hard and uncompromising games, warm hospitality, and a wonderful day on their beautiful lawns, full of sportsmanship and craic.

Adrian and Paul, playing alternate‑shot doubles, fitted together as one and dominated the opening two hours against Peter and Nathan's own ball game. Then Paul called a fault on himself, and Nathan took his ball from 1 to peg with a fine contact leave that put real pressure on the home side and got Peter the innings, although Bowdon steadied themselves and closed it out on time.

Alan was in excellent form, beating Phil and Nathan in the singles. Peter narrowly beat Adrian +2 after dubiously initiating a one ball session.

Posted by Peter, 24th May