Action in the Second Spring Senior Bowling League at Warwick Lanes delivered a significant upset this week, as seventh-placed contenders delivered a surprise defeat to a top-three rival.
The result of the week saw seventh-placed Last Pins stun third-placed Star Lite, defeating them with a score of 3–1. The unexpected victory throws a wrench into the top three standings and provides a major confidence boost for the Last Pins as they climb out of the bottom half of the table.
League leaders Blue Angels continued their solid form, securing a narrow 2½ – 1½ victory over fourth-placed Pinsplitters. The win ensures the Blue Angels maintain their firm grip on the top spot despite the strong challenge from the Pinsplitters.
Second-placed Drifters kept pace with the leaders by delivering a dominant performance against sixth-placed New Comers. The Drifters secured a decisive 4–0 shutout victory, ensuring they claimed maximum points for the week and remain hot on the heels of the Blue Angels.
Meanwhile, fifth-placed Islanders had a bye week and will return to the lanes next week.
Men
Scratch Game
208 Willoughby Tucker 178 Alpheus Santucci 178 Kelvin Burt
Scratch Series
549 Willoughby Tucker 513 Alpheus Santucci 453 Teddy Swainson
Handicap Game
257 Willoughby Tucker 238 Kelvin Burt 229 Teddy Swainson
Handicap Series
696 Willoughby Tucker 661 Eugene Smith 645 Teddy Swainson
Women
Scratch Game
185 Joan Clarke 180 Malikah Symonds 170 C. Lynne Cann
Scratch Series
473 Malikah Symonds 459 Joan Clarke 454 Bobbie Jones
Handicap Game
259 Joan Clarke 253 C. Lynne Cann 234 Malikah Symonds
Handicap Series
681 Joan Clarke 635 Malikah Symonds 630 C. Lynne Cann
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