The annual contest for the Pennine Cup was played today at Middlesbrough in mostly pleasant conditions.
The morning doubles were won by the North West 2 – 0, and the afternoon singles by croquet North 3 – 1 meaning the match was a 3 – 3 draw. North West therefore retain the trophy.
Match Scores (Croquet North first)
Andrew Killick and Julian Gibson lost to Peter & Liz Wilson 23 – 26
Anthony Miller and Nigel Durie lost to Stephen Skelton & Chris Williamson 12 – 26
Andrew Killick beat Peter Wilson 26 – 15
Anthony Miller beat Liz Wilson 26 – 15
Julian Gibson beat Stephen Skelton 21 – 19 (t)
Nigel Durie lost to Chris Williamson 10 – 15 (t)