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Port St Mary Ladies Complete Double

Jean Kelly Winners 2015 - Port St Mary

Port St Mary Ladies completed their first double by winning both the League and Jean Kelly in the same year. It has been a great year for the Ladies of Port St Mary who also ran out champions in the Over 60’s League with Trish Bull picking up the Over 60s League Merit.

Congratulations also to Elaine Moore who by winning tonight completed a personal double of being Manx Champion and Ladies Merit Winner in the same season.

Elaine Moore 2015 Ladies Manx Champion
Elaine Moore 2015 Ladies Manx Champion

Final League Table

Ballaugh C (2026)

Division 2 (Sponsored by Ventosus)

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PosTeamPldWDLPtsForm
4Castletown B26153833
5Ballaugh C26136732
6Peel Sunset B261421030
PosPlayerTeamPWLW/OCFCAAv. LostAv. All
5Mike SpoonerBallaugh C21201144023020.0010.00
15Jeff BlackBallaugh C25178048940216.503.48
23Phillip ClarkeBallaugh C261511050642417.363.15
33Dave BlackBallaugh C251411044940314.091.84
36Mike CowellBallaugh C21147239131713.863.52
44Eddie PhillipsBallaugh C261313143344712.31-0.54
49Peter GrahamBallaugh C251213243637014.152.64
65Simon ClarkeBallaugh C17107030827614.001.88
120Tim EyreBallaugh C1751202233329.83-6.41
148William QuirkBallaugh C321048596.00-3.67
151Edgar CowinBallaugh C110021821.0013.00
155John KeenanBallaugh C1100211221.009.00
DateMatch #HomeScoreAway
1Ballaugh B4-4(141-148)Ballaugh C
2Ballaugh C6-2(163-129)Breagle Glen C
3Castletown B5-3(137-115)Ballaugh C
4Ballaugh C8-0(168-110)Peel Sunset B
5Onchan C4-4(134-152)Ballaugh C
6Ballaugh C7-1(163-107)Douglas B
7Ballaugh C7-1(166-112)Marown B
8North Ramsey B6-2(149-102)Ballaugh C
9Ballaugh C7-1(161-108)South Ramsey C
10

Venue: Nobles 2

Nobles B3-5(135-156)Ballaugh C
11Ballaugh C7-1(160-96)North Ramsey C
12Finch Hill B4-4(148-137)Ballaugh C
13Ballaugh C6-2(154-75)Peel Sunset C
14Ballaugh C1-7(135-165)Ballaugh B
15Breagle Glen C6-2(150-129)Ballaugh C
16Ballaugh C5-3(148-118)Castletown B
17Peel Sunset B5-3(142-139)Ballaugh C
18Ballaugh C8-0(168-100)Onchan C
19Douglas B6-2(157-124)Ballaugh C
20Marown B2-6(113-144)Ballaugh C
21Ballaugh C4-4(124-137)North Ramsey B
22South Ramsey C2-6(81-163)Ballaugh C
23Ballaugh C4-4(119-136)Nobles B
24North Ramsey C5-3(146-116)Ballaugh C
25Ballaugh C4-4(159-124)Finch Hill B
26Peel Sunset C2-6(130-152)Ballaugh C

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Commissioners Cup

Onchan Commissioners Cup Winners 2015

Onchan Bowling Club hosted the any combination doubles Commissioners Cup on Sunday with 24 pairs making the most of the immaculate weather and immaculate green.

Home greeners Jordan Cain and Matthew Quirk were on the top of their game to claim the title thanks to a 21-12 final win over Andy Kennish and James Teare of South Ramsey.

Losing out in the semi-finals were Derek Allen & Mavis Franks (Port Erin) and Debbie & Paul Leece (Nobles).

Praise must go to Onchan Commissioners for the work they have done on the green over the past twelve months to restore it to its former glory, and in my mind the best playing surface on the Island this year.

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Keith and Helen Surridge Memorial Rosebowl

Youth held sway at the Mooragh Park on Saturday when 18 year old Casey Bolton and her young partner, visiting bowler Gavin Radcliffe, triumphed over a field of 24 pairs to win the Keith and Helen Surridge Memorial Rosebowl. The two of them had to do things the hard way, triumphing 21 – 13 over Janet and Robert Monk in the quarter final before edging a tight semi final 21 – 17 against Jenny Moore and James Teare.
In the final they faced Paula and Stuart Garrett who also had a fight in the semis before coming through 21 – 17 against Jayne Kneen and Andy Kennish. Bolton and Radcliffe edged ahead in the final and despite a late wobble that saw them concede a four and a two to the Douglas pair they ran out winners 21 – 19. The other losing quarter finalists were Alec and Philippa Taylor, Lyn Bolton and Trevor Quayle and Brenda Bowyer and Bobby Clayton.
A consolation competition for first game losers run alongside the main event proved popular and was won by North Ramsey pairing of Mary Kinrade and Brian Colquitt.
This competition has been kindly sponsored by the Surridge family since 1993 and at the end of a good day’s bowling in excellent weather the prizes were presented by North Ramsey competition secretary Mike Skelly. A raffle during the day raised £145 for Hospice Care.

Report by John Cannon

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Onchan A Retain League Trophy

Onchan A 2015

Matthew Quirk, Phil Kerruish, Glynn Hargraves, Kevin Quirk
David Bradford, Matthew Keggen, Jordan Cain, Peter Slinger

Onchan A have retained the Division One Title following a 10-0 home victory over North Ramsey A putting them clear of nearest rivals Marown with 2 game rounds remaining.

Ballaugh C (2026)

Division 2 (Sponsored by Ventosus)

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PosTeamPldWDLPtsForm
4Castletown B26153833
5Ballaugh C26136732
6Peel Sunset B261421030
PosPlayerTeamPWLW/OCFCAAv. LostAv. All
5Mike SpoonerBallaugh C21201144023020.0010.00
15Jeff BlackBallaugh C25178048940216.503.48
23Phillip ClarkeBallaugh C261511050642417.363.15
33Dave BlackBallaugh C251411044940314.091.84
36Mike CowellBallaugh C21147239131713.863.52
44Eddie PhillipsBallaugh C261313143344712.31-0.54
49Peter GrahamBallaugh C251213243637014.152.64
65Simon ClarkeBallaugh C17107030827614.001.88
120Tim EyreBallaugh C1751202233329.83-6.41
148William QuirkBallaugh C321048596.00-3.67
151Edgar CowinBallaugh C110021821.0013.00
155John KeenanBallaugh C1100211221.009.00
DateMatch #HomeScoreAway
1Ballaugh B4-4(141-148)Ballaugh C
2Ballaugh C6-2(163-129)Breagle Glen C
3Castletown B5-3(137-115)Ballaugh C
4Ballaugh C8-0(168-110)Peel Sunset B
5Onchan C4-4(134-152)Ballaugh C
6Ballaugh C7-1(163-107)Douglas B
7Ballaugh C7-1(166-112)Marown B
8North Ramsey B6-2(149-102)Ballaugh C
9Ballaugh C7-1(161-108)South Ramsey C
10

Venue: Nobles 2

Nobles B3-5(135-156)Ballaugh C
11Ballaugh C7-1(160-96)North Ramsey C
12Finch Hill B4-4(148-137)Ballaugh C
13Ballaugh C6-2(154-75)Peel Sunset C
14Ballaugh C1-7(135-165)Ballaugh B
15Breagle Glen C6-2(150-129)Ballaugh C
16Ballaugh C5-3(148-118)Castletown B
17Peel Sunset B5-3(142-139)Ballaugh C
18Ballaugh C8-0(168-100)Onchan C
19Douglas B6-2(157-124)Ballaugh C
20Marown B2-6(113-144)Ballaugh C
21Ballaugh C4-4(124-137)North Ramsey B
22South Ramsey C2-6(81-163)Ballaugh C
23Ballaugh C4-4(119-136)Nobles B
24North Ramsey C5-3(146-116)Ballaugh C
25Ballaugh C4-4(159-124)Finch Hill B
26Peel Sunset C2-6(130-152)Ballaugh C

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North Ramsey Win Ismay Cup

Ismay Cup Winners 2015 - North Ramsey A

North Ramsey A defeated Port St Mary A 7-2 to lift the Ismay Cup for the 2nd time following their maiden win in 2008. Following this victory North Ramsey will now turn their attention back to the league where they sit 3 points clear of Castletown and will be hoping to run out Champions and complete an impressive League-Ismay double.

Result Card

Ismay Cup Final 2015 Result Card

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Finch Hill A Win Mini Cup

Mini Cup Winners 2015 - Finch Hill A

Finch Hill A won the Mini Cup following a close 5-4 win over Peel Sunset B. The victory is their 3rd overall in the Mini Cup since winning the trophy in 1991 & 1992.

Ballaugh C (2026)

Division 2 (Sponsored by Ventosus)

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PosTeamPldWDLPtsForm
4Castletown B26153833
5Ballaugh C26136732
6Peel Sunset B261421030
PosPlayerTeamPWLW/OCFCAAv. LostAv. All
5Mike SpoonerBallaugh C21201144023020.0010.00
15Jeff BlackBallaugh C25178048940216.503.48
23Phillip ClarkeBallaugh C261511050642417.363.15
33Dave BlackBallaugh C251411044940314.091.84
36Mike CowellBallaugh C21147239131713.863.52
44Eddie PhillipsBallaugh C261313143344712.31-0.54
49Peter GrahamBallaugh C251213243637014.152.64
65Simon ClarkeBallaugh C17107030827614.001.88
120Tim EyreBallaugh C1751202233329.83-6.41
148William QuirkBallaugh C321048596.00-3.67
151Edgar CowinBallaugh C110021821.0013.00
155John KeenanBallaugh C1100211221.009.00
DateMatch #HomeScoreAway
1Ballaugh B4-4(141-148)Ballaugh C
2Ballaugh C6-2(163-129)Breagle Glen C
3Castletown B5-3(137-115)Ballaugh C
4Ballaugh C8-0(168-110)Peel Sunset B
5Onchan C4-4(134-152)Ballaugh C
6Ballaugh C7-1(163-107)Douglas B
7Ballaugh C7-1(166-112)Marown B
8North Ramsey B6-2(149-102)Ballaugh C
9Ballaugh C7-1(161-108)South Ramsey C
10

Venue: Nobles 2

Nobles B3-5(135-156)Ballaugh C
11Ballaugh C7-1(160-96)North Ramsey C
12Finch Hill B4-4(148-137)Ballaugh C
13Ballaugh C6-2(154-75)Peel Sunset C
14Ballaugh C1-7(135-165)Ballaugh B
15Breagle Glen C6-2(150-129)Ballaugh C
16Ballaugh C5-3(148-118)Castletown B
17Peel Sunset B5-3(142-139)Ballaugh C
18Ballaugh C8-0(168-100)Onchan C
19Douglas B6-2(157-124)Ballaugh C
20Marown B2-6(113-144)Ballaugh C
21Ballaugh C4-4(124-137)North Ramsey B
22South Ramsey C2-6(81-163)Ballaugh C
23Ballaugh C4-4(119-136)Nobles B
24North Ramsey C5-3(146-116)Ballaugh C
25Ballaugh C4-4(159-124)Finch Hill B
26Peel Sunset C2-6(130-152)Ballaugh C

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Heywood Gelling Trophy

Neil Withers got one over on his fellow victor from the day before as he and partner Lyn Bolton won the Marown mixed doubles with a 21-7 final victory over Jordan Cain and Paula Firth.
Withers & Bolton were on fire from the off and were going to be difficult for anyone to beat, although they were pushed close by John & Fiona Kennish in the semi-finals with the former winning 21-17. Cain and Firth were also embroiled in a battle for their final birth however after progressed with relative comfort in the end with a 21-13 win over James Teare & Jenny Moore.
Fallers at the Quarter final stage were Rona Argallon & Grahem Moore, Margaret Tasker & Ken Karran, Joyce Ogden & Mike Hargraves and Mavis Franks & Derek Allan.
A brave 31 pairs endured the weather which for most of the competition was wet and windy although everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and a tremendously well run competition.

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Kermeen Quayle 4’s

Kermeen Quayle 4s Winners 2015

Neil Withers & Jordan Cain

Neil Withers and Jordan Cain defended the title they won last year with a 21-13 final victory over Arnie Withers & Phil Kelly at Peel on Saturday.
Withers & Cain were in fine form from the off with displays almost as colourful as Jordan’s Pink ensemble as they bowled their way to victory on a tremendously well prepared surface.
Peel Bowling Club should be commended for another well ran and supported competition with 30 pairs making the pilgrimage to the West. They should also be commended for an immaculate green which was simply fantastic to play on.

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Dreswick Cup

On Thursday 16th of July a good entry of 50 made their way to Port St Mary BC for the annual Dreswick Cup competition once again generously sponsored by Pat O’Meara and family of the Albert Hotel P.S.M. The day ran well in blustery but mostly dry conditions with the heavens only deciding to open as the final got underway, the player who handled the tricky conditions best at the end of the day was Port St Mary’s own Trevor Quayle who got the better of Marowns Neil Withers 21-15 in the final. At the semi final stage Trevor overcame a resurgent Dave Faragher (Castletown) who reached his second semi final of the week, while Neil got the better of the ever dangerous Dave “Dido” Kelly (South Ramsey). Fallers at quarter final stage were a couple of old campaigners in Ian kissack (Marown) and Dave “Barney” Kelly (Douglas) along with newer faces at this stage in the form of Stefan Kelly (South Ramsey) and Chris Oates of Port St Mary.

At the conclusion of play Roy Dixon president of the club gave his thanks to the sponsors as well as everyone else who had made the day a success especially the ladies of the club who once again but on a fantastic spread and also to Sean Lillee for running the sheet and the greenkeepers for supplying a tricky playing surface before presenting the prizes on behalf of the injured sponsor.

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