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Bowls: Deganwy side have huge title intentions

May 21 2009 by Our Correspondent, North Wales Weekly News

DEGANWY Jones Roofing served notice of their Welsh Counties League title intentions by whitewashing Esclusham 10-0 in last Tuesday’s fixtures.

Colin Jones 21-9, Daniel Jones 21-10, Christian Pattinson 21-11, Darren Williams 21-13, Carl Lewis 21-14, Geraint Jones 21-15, Jane Bowler 21-18 and Peter Jones 21-20 were all victorious for the unstoppable host side.

Llanrwst edged a 6-4 verdict over Colwyn Bay RBL, the match finishing 4-4 in games but the Rwsters taking the aggregate by just seven points.

Kevin Williams 21-11, Anthony Bailey 21-12, John Bailey 21-14 and Joseph Pritchard 21-20 were the home success stories, the Bay replying through Steve Jones 21-14, John Crowl and Chris D Slater, both 21-16, and Alan Evans 21-18.

Rhos Park went down 8-2 at home to leaders Gresford, only Mark Whiteley 21-15 and Glyn Jones 21-18 coming out on top.

St Asaph pushed tough opponents Llay hard before falling 6-4, losing the tight aggregate 149-154, after finishing level 4-4 on individual matches.

Steve Dace and Gareth Wilson both won 21-17 with Ian Gibson and Rob Pierce settling for 21-18 margins.

Other scores: Sunny Rhyl 8 Beaumaris 2, Cunliffe 9 Llanfair PG 1

Latest points and placings (May 12): Gresford 37, Esclusham 30, Deganwy Roofing 30, Sunny Rhyl 30, Llay 27, Llanrwst 26, Beaumaris 25, Cunliffe 25, Colwyn Bay RBL 23, St Asaph 20, Llanfairpwll 16, Rhos Park 11.