Victoria v KTBC July 30

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Having won here last season, Town travelled to Victoria, Torquay with high hopes but these were soon dashed as the home side ran up a 19-52 half time lead. After the break Town fought back but the damage had been done, losing the match by 47-87. On Town’s only winning rink, skipped by Eric Fitch, Town was 8-12 down after … Read More

Yealmpton v KTBC July 24

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town travelled to Yealmpton for a Friendly Triples match.  Town had a poor start as the home side built up a 15 shot lead, 22-37, by the half time break. Although the visitors shaded the 2nd half, they could not pull back the deficit and the home side won by 61-72. Town welcomed Nick and Dee White for their 1st … Read More

KTBC v Kingsbridge Park July 19

Keith BastonSouth Devon Mixed Bowling League

Kingsbridge Town hosted Kingsbridge Park and finally managed to win a home match at the 4th attempt – but only just!  The match was played with 3 rinks contributing to the South Devon Bowling League and a further rink was played in the Cup Competition between the clubs. In the league match, Town was 9 shots down at 34-43 after … Read More

KTBC v Buckfastleigh July 10

Keith BastonSouth Devon Mixed Bowling League

Kingsbridge Town welcomed Buckfastleigh on Sunday in the South Devon Mixed Bowling League.  Due to various reasons, Town were without several key players and had to field a pair instead of a triple on 1 rink. In recent matches Town have fallen away in the 2nd half of matches but this time they bucked the trend. The score at the … Read More

Paignton v KTBC July 3

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town’s woes continued when they travelled to Paignton for a Mixed Friendly. Their cause was not helped when 2 players reported sick on the day of the match and Town was grateful that the home side provided a player to equalise the sides. Town’s only successful rink, skipped by Keith Brayne, was 10-3 ahead after 10 ends but 5 shots … Read More

KTBC v Marldon June 26

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town entertained Marldon for a Friendly Match and were again pipped at the post, losing by 53 shots to 62. On Keith Brayne’s rink a very close match was played but 5 shots in the last 2 ends gave the home side the edge as they won by 4 shots. In a seesaw match on John Yeabsley’s rink a 2-9 … Read More

Totnes v KTBC Summers Trophy June 25

Keith BastonFriendly Match

Town played at Totnes in the 1st leg of the Summers Trophy. This was a very close contest with the home side winning by 2 shots on the final end, 58-60. So Town have a great chance of winning the trophy in the return leg in August. Keith Baston’s rink was always in control as they took an 8 shot … Read More