Week seven of the Second Spring Seniors bowling league at Warwick Lanes delivered some crucial results, with the league leaders maintaining their winning streak and a top-of-the-table clash ending in a stalemate.
The biggest statement of the night came from the league-leading New Comers, who continued their formidable form by delivering a comprehensive 4-0 shutout victory against the fourth-placed Pinsplitters. The win ensures the New Comers retain their strong hold at the summit of the table.
In the night's most closely watched contest, the clash between the third-placed Star Lites and the second-placed Blue Angels finished in a tight 2-2 draw. The result means the points are shared, preserving the narrow margin between the two high-ranking sides as they battle for second place.
Elsewhere, the fifth-placed Islanders secured an impressive 4-0 shutout against the sixth-placed Drifters, improving their position in the middle of the pack. The seventh-placed Last Pin had a scheduled bye.
The league standings remain tight, with the New Comers proving the team to beat as the season progresses.
Men
Scratch Game
209 Willoughby Tucker 183 Elvin Thomas 172 Alpheus Santucci
Scratch Series
531 Elvin Thomas 466 Willoughby Tucker 458 Alpheus Santucci
Handicap Game
255 Willoughby Tucker 228 Elvin Thomas 222 Kelvin Burt
Handicap Series 666 Elvin Thomas 635 Kelvin Burt 604 Willoughby Tucker
Women
Scratch Game
187 Norma Smith 186 Frances Trott 175 Mary Gaye Dean 175 Beatrice Smith
Scratch Series
492 Bobbie Jones 470 Frances Trott 465 Susie Bradshaw
Handicap Game
254 June Bean 246 Frances Trott 243 Mary Gaye Dean 243 Beatrice Smith
Handicap Series
664 Beatrice Smith 651 Mary Gaye Dean 650 Frances Trott
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