Ladies League 24 April
After the glorious weather earlier in the week conditions returned to normal to give a miserable night for the matches played in the C Tarleton Hodgson sponsored league on Friday 24 April. Their was an interesting match at Noble’s where, despite winning only three of the nine games, the home side ended with a one point advantage. Although Kath Kinley won to single figures for the visitors the rest of the home players all scored over 15 points, the game of the match being the 21-20 win by Hannah Kermode against Sylvia Kennaugh. There was also a win to single figures by Julie Macleod for the home side. Mooragh Park entertained Port St Mary taking four games with Lilian Slinger winning to single figures. In reply Ann Maddrell and Alison Keggen also won to single figures while Tricia Bull just lost out 20-21 to Kim Hargraves. South Ramsey had the top score of the night against Peel Sunset who seemed unable to get to grips with the conditions. Jenny and Elaine Moore both won to single figures while Joyce Kelly was the lone winner for the visitors. Mary Moffatt came from behind to reach 20 against Shelley Kennish while Philippa Taylor scored 19 against Fiona Kennish. Ballaugh had a 6-3 win against Onchan , Jo Smith winning to single figures for the home side as did Peggy Griffin for the visitors, while Purt le Moirrey won on chalks, despite losing 4-5 on games, with three of their players winning to single figures as did Paula Garrett for the visitors. Marown had the better of Port Erin 5-4 on games with Mary Alderson and Pat Withers winning to single figures as did Sylvia Shelbourne for the Port Erin.