Silksworth complete yet another clean sweep
In 2019, Silksworth completed another Grindon League and Tommy Thompson double fours clean sweep.
ListofSunderlandWomens BowlingAssociationscompetition winners:
Association Cup (Rinks) - G.Thompson, D.Tulip, J.Petrucci, B.Campbell (Sunderland)
Sarah Mayhew Trophy (Triples) - J.Graham, J.Sykes, S.Almond (Sunderland)
Miss Moore Shield (Pairs) C.Bayliss, L.Breheny (Sunderland)
Mrs. Ernest Vaux Trophy (Singles) - F.Rodenby (Roker Park)
Champion of Champions - V.Bambrough (Barnes Park)
Marjorie Marshall Memorial Plate - M.Hall, K.Sinclair, N.Stephenson (Silksworth)
Round Robin Triples - M.Hall, K.Sinclair, N.Stephenson (Silksworth)
Round Robin Pairs A.Brown, P.Whittaker (Roker Marine)
Ann Hall 3-2-1 Triples - M.Hall, K.Sinclair, N.Stephenson (Silksworth)
Silksworth won the women’s league by half a point from Sunderland.
In 2019, the local outdoor bowlsscenelostUsworth’ssecretary John Skillcorn (69) and Seaham Town’s Billy Holmes.
There was, however, some good news for the sport as Bowls England chief Tony Allcock was awarded an OBE for services to Lawn Bowls in the Queen’s birthday honours.
As Sunderland council has agreed to unlock the gates, several council-owned clubs have opened up. Clubs must follow Bowls England guidelines. Unfortunately for Roker Marine, it will remain closed for at least another month due toessentialworkbeingcarried out to the green, as it was in an unfit state to use.