BOWLS: Double delight for Central

8:00am Thursday 13th September 2007

Banbury Central A completed the Oxford & District League and cup double for the third time in four years under the floodlights at Hanborough.

With the league title already in the bag, Central triumphed 82-59 over Oxford City & County A in the final of the cup, sponsored by S&J Timms Cleaning Services and Frances Baker, of the Kennington Laundrette.

City & County found themselves chasing the game from an early stage as Mark Sykes's four raced into a 15-3 lead at nine ends, although there was only two shots between the other three rinks.

Sykes kept up the pressure to win 27-7, while Les Campion's rink also pulled away to win 26-12 and secure a comfortable victory for Central.

Captain Mark Sykes commented: "It's been another great season for the bowlers at Banbury Central.

"Hopefully we can retain the trophy again next year and match Summertown's record of winning eight league titles."

Banbury Central A 82, Oxford City & County A 59 (Banbury Central A skips first): J Tee 11, M Petersen 24; M Sykes 27, A Ley 7; L Campion 26, R Gaskins 12; M Andrew 18, R Hewson 16.