SE Bowls Heifer Cup Match Report, 05/08/26
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Our annual ‘Heifer Cup’ match took place on a warm afternoon, perfect for bowls. The Heifer Cup was donated by local farmer, Eric Chase, to become an annual competitive match between members living in Sherfield and members in Whiteparish and the wider locality. Eric, as a young farmer, won the Cup in 1946 and it was inscribed “Winner: The Silver Cup” and now also “Winners of the Inter-Village Competition.”
Eric, passed away three years ago, and was represented by his daughter, Hillary, who presented the Cup to the winning team.…..
4 triples matches were played, making a total of 24 members. Whiteparish were welcomed and given the jack as the away team. During the early stage of the match, two rinks were evenly matched. Both Sherfield and Whiteparish had a commanding lead in one match each and at the halfway stage the score was 2 rinks each.
The match continued with the same pattern until the latter stages, when Sherfield took hold, winning 3 rinks to 1.
A match played in good spirit throughout, though elation and disappointment were evident.
Final Result: Sherfield English 72 - 54 Whiteparish
Rink 1: Sherfield 16 - 15 A close game right to the end when the final wood, after a measure, ensured victory for the home team.
Rink 2: Sherfield 19 - 12 A final flourish by Sherfield in the final ends of the match, scoring 12 points without answer, won the match.
Rink 3: Sherfield. 27 - 7 An emphatic victory, excellent team play
Rink 4: Whiteparish 20 - 11. 9 points on the last four ends made a respectable score for the home team. Excellent win for Whiteparish.
Presentation of The Heifer Cup to Captain, Roy by Eric’s daughter, Hillary.
Left to Right: Terry, Jenny, Glenn, Roy, Bill, Hillary, David G, Sandra, Maurice, Shirley, Krys, Ted, Bernie.