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2006 Open - Preston Bowl
It is now 72 years since the first Preston Bowl
Competition. This year the Preston Bowl Competition took place on
Sunday 13th August. The weather looked very unpromising at the start
of the day, but the rain held off for the tournament. Ten pairs
entered, but one pair was unable to play because of injury. This
year, there was the extra incentive of a cash prize for the winners
from the sponsors, Tonks Brothers.
Preston Bowl WinnersKate and Ben Calnan |
Runners-up with Club Chairman (centre)Emma Tolson and Jonathan Maskens |
Semi-finalistsAli Morgan and Paul Valentine |
Semi-finalistsTom Barrett and Stephanie Prew |
Two round robins were played. Pool 1 was won by Jonathan Maskens and Emma Tolson, with close runners up being youngsters Stephanie Prew and Tom Barrett. Pool 2 was won convincingly by siblings Kate and Ben Calnan who only conceded four games in four matches.
Ali Morgan and Paul Valentine ("Ali 'n Vali") played the Pool 1 winners in the first semi final, but Jonathan and Emma proved too strong, beating them 6-3. In the other semi-final , Kate and Ben beat Stephanie and Tom 6-3.
The final was neck and neck right up to the last game. At five games all, Kate was serving for the match. It was 30-all, and the spectators were on the edge of their seats. Kate and Ben won the next two points and the match was theirs.
Tom said "The food made the day worthwhile, even though we lost out in the semis". Thanks from everyone for superb food from Helen Asbury.
Preston Bowl Results
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Semi-Final
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Final
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Winner
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| Emma Tolson Jonathan Maskens |
Emma Tolson Jonathan Maskens 6-3 |
Kate Calnan Ben Calnan 6-5 |
| Ali Morgan Paul Valentine |
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| Kate Calnan Ben Calnan |
Kate Calnan Ben Calnan 6-3 |
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| Stephanie Prew Tom Barrett |
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Player
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Wins
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| Emma Tolson Jonathan Maskens |
6-1 |
6-5 |
6-1 |
3 | |
| Gill Collier Richard Collier |
1-6 |
0-6 |
3-6 |
0 | |
| Stephanie Prew Tom Barrett |
5-6 |
6-0 |
6-5 |
2 | |
| Helen Asbury Mike Morrell |
1-6 |
6-3 |
5-6 |
1 |
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Player
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Wins
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| Kate Calnan Ben Calnan |
6-0 |
6-3 |
6-1 |
6-0 |
4 | |
| Linda Boston Craig Amison-Smith |
0-6 |
6-5 |
2-6 |
6-4 |
2 | |
| Debbie Davies Matthew Davies |
3-6 |
5-6 |
4-6 |
6-1 |
1 | |
| Ali Morgan Paul Valentine |
1-6 |
6-2 |
6-4 |
6-2 |
3 | |
| Toni Cox Paul Cox |
0-6 |
4-6 |
1-6 |
2-6 |
0 |