Elephant fly out of the blocks in District League
A bowling club that now exists in name only is off to a flying start in Shropshire’s main winter league.
Elephant & Castle powered to an 8-2 (116-100 on aggregate) victory in the opening week of the District Invitation Winter League in Whitchurch, the Shawbury-based club have closed its green and folded during the pandemic.
Matt Ealey was their 21-9 star in the success over District B on Friday night in the four singles-two doubles league, reigning champions Malpas Sports having started their defence with a 7-3 (112-97) win over Shropshire Mix. Adderley and Bridgewater both recorded 6-4 successes over Archibald Worthington (119-107) and District A (123-94) respectively, Dave Gourlay winning 21-3 for the Water Boys, while Wem USC and Woore finished locked 94 apiece on aggregate.
Week two’s fixtures continue tonight with AWC against District A before E&C face Woore tomorrow, Bridgewater tackle Adderley on Thursday and District B take on Shropshire Mix on Friday – all on the Whitchurch club’s front green.
Meanwhile, Wem USC – who faced Malpas last night – head for Wrexham tonight to play Bersham in the Bradley Winter League knowing a big win could lift them to second place behind Ifton.
