CROQUET has been busy getting back to normal after rain had put courts out both here and at Taree.
On 6 July Gloucester was able to travel to Taree for a rescheduled game in the Mid North Coast competition.
With Ashleigh Hickman and Bev Murray being unable to participate at the last, eight members represented our club. This was handicapped play, with ten singles and ten doubles games to be played over the day.
Gloucester started off slowly but by the end of Round 4, game 1, the games were 7 each. Gloucester then showed their strength, winning the next 3 singles and 2 of the remaining 3 doubles to be played. This brought the end of day score – a win to Gloucester 12 games to Taree 8.
Singles winners were Alec Bruce 7-6, Bev Fagan 7-2, Al Minis 7-4, Judy Hopkins 7-6 and Denise Bruce 7-5. Although being a very competent doubles player, this was Denise’s first attempt at representing the club in singles. Well done, Denise. We had every confidence in your ability. Well done to the other singles winners too.
Other singles players with very close scores were Chris Sims with a 6-7, Judy Hopkins 6-7 and Alec Bruce with 7-4.
In doubles Gloucester had dominated most of the play. Bev Fagan & Carol Newitt started the day with a strong 7-4, Al Minis & Mae Bobsien 7-3, Bev Fagan & Denise Bruce 6-5, Judy Hopkins & Carol Newitt 7-6, Judy & Chris Sims 7-4, Alec and Denise Bruce 7-2 and Chris Sims & Carol Newitt 7-5.
All agreed it had been rewarding to be back on the competition trail. The closeness of many scores made for enjoyable play, along with good sportsmanship over the day.
Our next day in the Mid North Coast Competition is scheduled for 3rd August.
On this occasion we will meet with Port Macquarie at the Taree courts.
By Bev MURRAY
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