25th June 1926 - Bowls

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Bowls

On Thursday, June 24th, the Buntingford Bowls Club and some of the members' wives journeyed to Luton to play a friendly match, when a most enjoyable time was spent. The green was of Cumberland turf, which was in splendid condition, therefore play was excellent.

Although the Buntingford team were strange to the green they were only two points down at the tea interval.

On re-starting after tea, the Luton team scored 6 and 4 on rink one, and 6 and 6 on the other, which made the score look different. The final score was: Luton 49, Buntingford 34.

After this match had been played, Buntingford joined in a spoon competition, and honours were divided; one spoon was won by Mr J. Pateman, and the other by one of the Luton players.

Although rather cold, the motor ride was very much enjoyed.

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The Buntingford Bowls Club journeyed to Cheshunt on June 19th to play Rosedale Bowls Club. This match resulted in a win for Buntingford by 18 points.

21st May 1926 - Bowls

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The Buntingford Bowls Club journeyed to Sawbridgeworth on Thursday, May 13th, for the first match of the season, when a good game resulted in a victory for the home team.

The game was stopped twice owing to hailstorms.

The following were the scores:

Rink 2

Buntingford

E.R. Brett, J.Pateman, H.E. Birkett, F.W. Butler - 13

Sawbridgeworth

A. Fish, A. Hart, J. Fish, F. Barnes - 20

Ring 3

Buntingford

J. Lawrence, F.B. Sharp, E.J. Totman, W.J. May - 20.

Sawbridgeworth

A. Morris, W.A. Hardie, S.W. Parfett, S.R. Garnett - 22.

Buntingford - 33, Sawbridgeworth - 42.

7th May 1926 - Buntingford Bowls Club

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Buntingford Bowls Club

Opening Match

Mr and Mrs W.J. May's Generosity

The Buntingford Bowls Club opened its 1926 season at Layston Cottage on Saturday.

Although rain fell during the morning, weather conditions improved by the afternoon, and a party of about 30, consisting of members, their wives, and friends, spent a very enjoyable time. To prevent damage on the soft turf of the bowling green, which is now in excellent condition, Mrs Ashford kindly placed her tennis lawn at the disposal of the club, and this was marked out into two rinks.

The match, which was between teams captained by Mr W.J. May and Mr F.W. Butler, was more of a practice game than anything, everyone being invited to take part. The result was a win for the Vice-Captain's team by 30 points to 12.

During the afternoon an excellent tea was provided in the summer house by Mr and Mrs W.J. May.

Mr F.W. Butler, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs May for their kindless, said the Club was fortunate in having such an excellent captain. He (Mr Butler) was glad to see such a good number present at their opening match.

Mr May, in returning thanks, said Mrs May and himself were delighted to have the pleasure of entertaining such a good company. He was glad to see so many of the members' wives present, and he hoped they realised how near the Club came to winning the Cup last year. It was necessary for the members to be away from home for some matches, and he hoped the ladies would be patient while their husbands were away. (Laughter). The Club would always welcome them on its green. (Applause).

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Several new members joined on Saturday, and League forms were signed by all the old members of the Club.

30th April 1926 - Bowls

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The Buntingford Bowls Club commences its 1926 season tomorrow. Although the Club has secured a new and larger site for a bowling green, this year's play will take place at Layston Cottage through the kindness of Mrs H. Ashford.

Tomorrow's match will be between the Captain's and Vice-Captain's teams, and should prove very interesting. A number of friends have been invited and tea will be provided to all present.

Mr J. Lawrence is the new secretary and intending members should send their names to him as early as possible.