YORKSHIRE League campaigns opened at a fine lick for both York and New Earswick Indoor Bowls Clubs.
York beat Redcar 83-76 picking up 14 points from three winning rinks in the first division, while, in division two, New Earswick gained 16 points from a 94-61 triumph over Saltburn.
For the home York side, Paul Humphreys’ rink surged into an 11-1 lead before a four two ends later ensured there was no way back for Redcar who crashed 27-10.
David Stroughair’s team took control with a three and a four on the 15th and 16th ends to fend off a fight-back and win 23-21.
In Redcar, Mark Clarke’s team led 10-5 only to be pegged back before countering to win 20-17. However, Paul Mooring’s rink managed to win only six ends in a comprehensive 28-13 defeat.
Both New Earswick home teams posted excellent wins.
Eking out a 10-8 lead, the rink led by Bob Edwards seized command to win 24-13, while Ralph Tiplady’s team pulled away for a 22-13 success.
Trailing by a point after six ends, power was also displayed by Paul Dawson’s away four to rattle up a 32-14 win.
The only defeat was for Barry Johnson’s men, who levelled with three ends to play only to lose them all and the game 21-16.
There was more New Earswick success in the Hebden Trophy, where they dispatched Doncaster 77-73 to amass 12 points.
Brian Birch’s team shook off a poor start to triumph 2712, though fellow away-day performers Dave Sykes’ charges fell 22-13.
At home there were 23-16 and 23-14 wins respectively for the rinks led by Dave Thompson and Phil Reeves.
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