News Archive-2009

Yorkshire Cup

Runners-up by only 8 points

Encouraged by a coach load of our supporters, this was a great effort by our first team who came tantalisingly close to lifting the cup, losing by such a small margin.....only 8 pts. A special well done to Peter Clark and Neil Hargreaves, both with good wins, keeping us in a position to take the victory. However, even with three winners from the last four games, the win proved to be just a small step too far.

So, this was a worthy team performance, congratulations go to Alverthorpe, and commiserations to all our players, particularly James Tyler who unselfishly stepped down following a late decision by our captain.

It has long been Mick Walsh's ambition to captain Crossroads to victory in the Yorkshire Cup. We've reached the semi-finals previously, and now we're runners-up. I believe Mick will achieve his ambition, so come on lads, lets get on the greens and practice, we've only got 9pts to improve and we'll win it next year!!!

Hebden Bridge Mixed Pairs

On a beautiful sunny day at Crossroads bowling green (we do have them now and again) last sunday (5th July), a lovely day was had by all, if not on the green, then with the company and great catering. Last years winners did not have it all their own way this year, well nothing their own way actually, so commiserations to them and well done to this years winners, Kenny and Murial Baker, who beat Brian and Pam Potts 15-12. (it seems that married couples do have more fun after all).

J H Sutcliffe Cup

Phil (Moose) Anderson chalked another one up for the old gits when he lifted the silverware after a long but worthwhile day on the wonderful Luddendenfoot green and received this Hebden Royd trophy from league president Margaret Gunnill. Five other Crossroads bowlers were also in the top half of the draw and several ended up playing each other, with Craig Wilkins reaching the quarter finals and David (Siddie) Siddle reaching the semi's before losing by the narrowest margin to Phil. Maybe there's still life in the old Moose yet, I'm sure he's hoping this re-vitalisation will continue, having suffered two difficult years on the greens.

Yorkshire Parks Merit

Low Moor Harold was the venue for this competition and I think our prolific young (ish) player Richard (Duck) Hargreaves must have liked it as he made his way to the final and played one of the games top bowlers Chris Mordue. After a tough battle Richard finished as runner-up, losing by only one point, and shaking hands with the winner Chris Mordue. Given Richard's recent form I feel sure that he is going to go on to a very successful future winning many more trophies.

Sunday Morning Knock Out

Will Neil get the chance to pick up another winners cheque in the Sunday Morning KO this year? Well, we'll find out on Sunday 5th April at Oxenhope at 10.30 am, when the A team once again play the C team in a repeat of last years final, to give either team a chance of progressing this year. The B team have a bye through the prelims and play Hebden Royd Park on the 26th at a venue to be announced.

Result

Well, after a very close game, Neil and the A team are still in the running, which, unfortunately, means the C Team are out of the competition. They put up a great fight, only losing by 12 points with a great game from Liam Carter, coming back from 18-5 down to win 21-20.

Next Round

Played on Sunday 26th April: A Team v's Ripponden at Heptonstall; B Team v's Hebden Royd Park at Luddenden Foot.

Results

Unfortunately, both the A and B Teams lost their games, which means, sadly, that the Crossroads Sunday Morning KO campaign is over for this year without any of the glory following last years efforts.