The Second Spring Senior Bowling League standings were thrown into chaos at Warwick Lanes as a night of dramatic upsets saw two of the top three teams suffer significant setbacks. While the league leaders maintained their composure, the chasing pack found the going much tougher against lower-ranked opposition.
The Blue Angels solidified their position at the summit with a professional display against Star Lited. The league leaders proved too strong for their fifth-place opponents, securing a 3–1 victory to keep their title charge firmly on track. However, the real drama was unfolding elsewhere on the lanes as the mid-table teams began to find their rhythm.
The most stunning result of the evening came from the Drifters, who produced a masterclass to shut out the third-placed Islanders. Currently sitting in sixth place, the Drifters defied the form book to claim a comprehensive 4–0 win, leaving the title-chasing Islanders reeling. It was a night to forget for the higher-ranked sides, as the second-placed Pinsplitters also tasted defeat. They went down 3–1 to the New Comers, who occupied seventh place before the start of the round.
With the fourth-place Last Pin sitting out the session on a bye, the evening's results have significantly tightened the gap in the upper echelons of the league table. The New Comers and Drifters have proven that ranking means little in the Second Spring Senior League, setting up a fascinating run-in as the season reaches its climax.
Men
Scratch Game
224 Michael Vassell
179 Llewellyn Jones
178 Willoughby Tucker
Scratch Series
638 Michael Vassell
492 Willoughby Tucker
445 Llewellyn Jones
Handicap Game
251 Michael Vassell
244 Llewellyn Jones
233 Willoughby Tucker
Handicap Series
719 Michael Vassell
657 Willoughby Tucker
640 Llewellyn Jones
Women
Scratch Game
228 Bobbie Jones
189 Jolene Bean
181 Susie Bradshaw
Scratch Series
536 Bobbie Jones
511 Susie Bradshaw
464 Mary Gaye Dean
464 Jolene Bean
Handicap Game
265 Bobbie Jones
246 Jolene Bean
239 Mary Gaye Dean
Handicap Series
674 Mary Gaye Dean
652 Susie Bradshaw
650 June Bean
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