Houghton double, Glebe celebrate anniversary
Also in 2016, Washington Glebe celebrated their 60th anniversary whilst competing in the Sunderland & District Bowls League.
In the Men’s leagues, Houghton Dairy Lane completedaleaguedoubleen-route to the Earl Cup title after they went through the whole season unbeaten as they dashed Silksworth’s hopes of a record breakingfifthconsecutivetitle.
Houghton then broke the 100 points barrier to land a third consecutive Swan Cup title.
In the Vets Harold Howey, Barnes West End ended a 22 year wait for a second title, whileHettonWorkmen’smade it three Storey Bowls in a row.
It was a case of déjà vue in the final of the 3-2-1 Knockout Triples as Barnes West End repeatedtheir2015finalwinover RokerMarine,albeitbyasmaller margin.
The Burkett Shield final was an all Seaham Town affair as Matty Henderson, Alistair Meek and David Wright took onBryanHenderson(Jnr),Mal Baker and Brian Henderson (Snr), the latter ran out 15-12 winners.
In the main Champion of Champions’ Singles final, Silksworth’s David Bolt defeated HoughtonTown’sPaulWallace 21-12, this was Bolt’s fourth career win with his first back in 1994.
IntheSeniors’final,Barnes West End’s Richie Jobling defeated Thompson Park’s Dennis Hulley 21-9 to secure his first success and West End’s second in total.
The women’s champion of champions final saw Sunderland’s Jean Graham beat BarnesPark’sMargaretEggleston 21-17 win. Houghton Dairy Lane secured the Grindon League title while Silksworth lifted the Tommy Thompson double fours.