7th May 1926 - Football Buntingford & District League

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Football

Buntingford & District League

Champions v. The Rest

Presentation of the Cup and Medals by Mr H.C. Marshall

Odsey, the champions of the Buntingford & District League, met a team drawn from "The Rest," on the town ground on Saturday last.

There was a crowd of about 200 present, when the teams lined up under Mr F.J. Camp. The Odsey players soon showed aggressive tactics, and from a run on the right wing a goal resulted.

At times play was very interesting, but the champions, who showed good combination throughout, were always the better team, and deserved to win.

Final score - Odsey 8, The Rest 4.

PRESENTATION OF CUP & MEDALS

In presenting the handsome cup to the Odsey captain, Mr H.C. Marshall said he congratulated the team on their success. He noted that the Cup had not been won for two years in succession by any team, and while he congratulated the winners on their success, he could not express the wish that they would win the trophy again next year.

The Odsey captain replied, and said the team were proud to have won the Cup; he was sure they would do their best to win it next year.

Mr E.E. Dennis, on behalf of the teams and the League, thanked Mr Marshall for making the presentation, the Football Club for the use of the ground, Mr Nichols and Mr H. Clarke for acting as stewards, and Mr F. Camp and the linesmen.

Cheers were then given, after which the two teams and the officials were entertained to tea.

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.

7th May 1926 - Situations Vacant

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Situations Vacant

Wanted, a Day Girl. Apply, Mrs Crane, High Street, Buntingford.