Simply unbelievable – Team Clothier excelled itself this week in our first home game of the season. Playing a team from the wilds of Ridgehill, we romped to a 90-pin victory. 90 pins! That is a thrashing only a sado-masochist would enjoy.
There were strong performances from all the boys, with Wyatt Earp being the star with a well-earned 50. I came in at 47, and everyone else scored well, taking money off the Chair in most cases (see previous blog for definition!).
The first controversial moment of the season reared its head though – the old chestnut of the no-ball line. Now, in C Division last year it was never really called, and we’re not too bothered about it, thinking that the further back you are, the better angle you have on the pins. However, there were a few comments from our opposition when Wyatt Earp and Hurricane Hellard threw a few which went just beyond the line. We promptly stood back and made sure it did not happen again, but is it really that much to worry about?
What do you think? Get commenting and we’ll see what the consensus is. I personally reckon is a load of fuss about nothing…
By the way, John’s nickname is now officially the Fat Controller!
It was nice being back at the Poacher’s Pocket for our home games, the new owners (well, they’ve been there months now) are really bringing it back up to popularity and it was nice to see so many there. Next week, we play on Thursday at East Harptree Club, with its concrete alley, rubber balls, and TV screen to watch the game by. Bizarre… Anyway, until then…
Go for wood!
Tim
Definition of the Week: Loose – The sort of shot which disappears down the gutter when you were aiming for the front pin. The word comes from the calls of: "That was as loose as your…" I’ll let you work out the rest.
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