Haslam confident Southport can win the title

THERE was a hard fought victory against Pendle at Victoria Park on Saturday for Southport’s Handicap Croquet Team, keeping them at the top of the North West Federation League.

The morning brought sunshine and the players responded well, with John Haslam and Gail Moors winning their doubles match +8.

John Maudsley won a closely fought battle +2 and Barbara Haslam won her match +5 giving them a 3-0 lead at lunch.

The afternoon brought rain and dampened Southport’s domination.

Losing three games Pendle brought it back to 3 - 3, and it was all down to the last game.

Gail Moors showed grit and determination to ensure the victory winning +5 and winning the match for Southport.

Captain John Haslam was pleased with his players, they have not lost a match, and he believes they have the character to go on to win the title.

There was a midweek win for Southport’s Level Play Golf team, in another closely fought battle with Chester Chariots at Victoria Park.

The team responded well to a strong Chester team, and Captain Don Williamson was very pleased with the performance of newcomer Peter Williams, playing his first match in the Southport team.

Peter won 2 of his games, with Don Williamson and Terry Dunbar winning 4 each.

They went on to win the match 10 – 8, which is a great result for the team.