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18th APRIL 2019
Always a fabulous fixture, always great competitive
fun and this year was no exception.
4 singles and 2 doubles all matches PARS to 15.
Singles first: Alan Boulden at No.3,
after a shaky start just winning the first 17/15, then
settled down to a convincing 3/0 win. Graham
Jolly at No.4 had an easier time and won easily
3/0.
New member Matt Farrar (who plays at
the same Club as Dave Smith) is an
excellent addition to the GB Vets. A high quality match
with Matt showing his strength and in the end also his
fitness winning 3/1.
Neil Davies at No.2 looked to be in control at 2/1 up
but his opponent had other ideas and he gradually ground
out a 3/2 win, a superb match.
Doubles: The everlasting duo of John Woodliffe
and Lance Kinder having won the first
then succumbed to their more consistent opponents and
lost 1/3.
There then followed the final match of the evening, a
match of high quality and drama. With Dave Smith
and his partner, England O75 captain Nigel Belle,
they battled hard and then battled some more but
eventually lost a thoroughly enjoyable battle 1/3.
So a very honourable draw 3/3 but most
importantly a 12/10 win in games for the GB Vets!
Our thanks to Karl Newland of Ashtead for arranging
another most enjoyable evening. Roll on next year!
Dave Smith,
Match Manager
Full results were as follows:
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Ashtead |
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GB Vets |
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| 1 |
Nick Burret |
lost to |
Matt Farrar |
1-3 |
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| 2 |
Ian Pickup |
beat |
Neil Davies |
3-2 |
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| 3 |
Gary Fealey |
lost to |
Alan Boulden |
0-3 |
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| 4 |
Paul Skinner |
lost to |
Graham Jolly |
0-3 |
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| 5 |
Graham Smith & Alan
Rutland |
beat |
Lance KInder & John
Woodliffe |
3-1 |
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| 5 |
Karl Newland & Mike
Standring |
beat |
Dave Smith & Nigel Belle |
3-1 |
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GB Vets team: Nigel Belle, Neil Davies, Lance
Kinder, Dave Smith, John Woodliffe, Matt Farrar,
Alan Boulden. |
Both teams |
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