Townsend's mixed fortunes in Potters Bar and Clarence Park

Townsend bowlers <i>(Image: Pixabay)</i>
Townsend bowlers (Image: Pixabay)
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Townsend bowlers narrowly missed an overall win in a league match at Potters Bar.

Three rinks took part, with two securing wins for Townsend.

The first rink, consisting of Ian Forster, Robbie Ransted, Roger Potter, and Alan Charran, won their match 22-17.

The second rink, featuring Peter Hawkyard, Andy Scarborough, Peter Thomson, and club debutant David Kirkpatrick, also claimed victory by 14-13.

These two wins secured 40 points for the visitors.

However, the third rink was defeated, resulting in an overall points draw.

At Clarence Park, five triples played on a challenging green, and the hosts won 102-75.

Despite the overall loss, Townsend’s top rink of Robbie Ransted, Alan Quested, and Alan Charran claimed a convincing 27-6 victory.

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