THE RUDHEATH CLUB CUP
Played each year by members of Rudheath BC
1913
The Cup is inscribed:
The Rudheath Bowling Club
Challenge Cup 1913
Northwich Guardian, Friday 3rd October.
The Rudheath bowling club can claim to be a happy band of bowlers, possessing many little advantages over most clubs, but previous to this season were not in possession of a championship cup to be played for annually under the style of a club championship. Assisted by a few friends, Mr H Kirkham the honourable secretary was successful in obtaining the necessary trophy this season and great interest has been centred around the games from the first to the final rounds.
The trophy seems to have placed a cast on the leading lights of the Heathen team, for one by one they fell at the hands of the second team players, who by the way were given a three start, which was a good handicap. When the 5th round was reached only Tom Hancock and Harry Garner had survived. This however proved their last, Hancock losing to the eventual winner and Garner losing to L. Wilson.
The semi finals and final were played on Saturday, and although the league team were away at Over Rec, a good number visited the green. In the semi final T.Pratt defeated W. Cragg 21-10 and W. Heald won from L. Wilson after a very keen game 21-18.
Pratt and Heald were equally fancied for the final, with a slight lean towards Pratt who seemed to be more at home. Pratt led 8-3 and was never caught going away 15-10, 16-11 to win in an easy fashion 21-12.
1913 : T. Pratt
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1914 : Edgar Peover
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1915 : Bill Barlow
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1916 : Edgar Peover
In connection with the final days play of the Rudheathclub, Edgar Peover achieved the honour he has so often let slip through his fingers.
In the Semi Final Peover had a stiff nut to crack in J.Dutton to whom he conceded two points in a game of 26 up, but catching his man at 3, he went away with a break of 8, 11-3 and after 13-10 slipped away again at 18-10, and 19-11 to win the game by 7 points.
The second pair were Harry Garner and J. Coglan, the latter also receiving 2 points, Garner winning 26-14.
In the final Peover scored 6 doubles in the first 17 ends to Garners 8 singles, Peover pulling away to win 26-20.
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1917 : Bill Naylor
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1918 : No Competition (Green closed)
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1919: Bill Naylor
There was a large crowd at the Farmers Arms, Rudheath on Wednesday evening to witness the semi finals and final, in connection with the challenge cup competition.
Some excellent bowling was witnessed, practically in the final, when Tom Robinson and Billy Naylor clung to each other up to 15-15, from this point Naylor made no mistakes with splendid leads, winning in fine fashion 21-17.
Mr E. Griffiths presented the cup and prizes at the finish of the games and congratulated the club on their large membership. A collection was taken round the green on behalf of the Victoria Infirmary at Northwich and realised thirty shilling.
Semi Finals
W. Naylor 21 v 13 J. Harper T. Robinson 21 v 14 H. Price
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1920 : Bill Barlow
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1921 : Sid Blackhurst
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1922 : Jim Harper
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1923 : Jim Harper
The final days play in cojunction with the Rudheath club championship is always looked forward to with great interest by bowlers in the Rudheath district, and Saturday's event was no exception, for a good crowd lined the green long before 5 O'clock, the appointed hour to start.
Semi Finals
J. Harper 21 v 12 J. Bickerton E. Peover 21 v 12 T. Robinson
FINAL
JIM HARPER 21 v 19 EDGAR PEOVER
Prizes and the club cup were presented by Farmers Arms landlord Mr John Brain.
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1924 : Edgar Peover
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1925 : Harry Garner
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1926 : Harry Garner
Played Friday 24th September.
The semi finals and final of this club championship were decided on Friday evening last. The first game between Harry Garner and W. Lilley resulted in a very easy win for Garner 21-11, and after some very good bowling Billy Naylor beat Jack Hale 21-17.
the final between Billy Naylor and Harry Garner stood at 19 all, when Garner played two good woods to make the game 21-19.
Mr S.I Griffiths, the club president presented the cup. He said he had witnessed some very good bowling and said it gave him great pleasure to hand the cup to Mr Harry Garner for the second year in succession.
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1927 : Clem Kirkham
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1928 : Bill Naylor
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1929 : Clem Kirkham
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1930 : Tom Cowley
Played Friday 5th September.
Semi Finals
E. Moore 21 v 10 J. Atherton T.W. Cowley 21 v 13 J. Blackhurst
FINAL
T.W. Cowley 21 v 13 E. Moore
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1931 : No record available
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1932 : Jack Harper
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1933 : Jim Harper
Played Saturday 2nd September.
Semi Finals
J.K Harper 21 v 7 S. Dunn T. Rimmer 21 v 12 T. Robinson
FINAL
J. K. Harper 21 v 14 T. Rimmer
Mr H.C. Birtwistle presented the cup to the winner and congratulated both finalists on their excellent display.
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1934 : Harry Blackhurst
By Thumb Bias.
There was an excellent attendance at the Farmers Arms, Rudheath on Saturdat evening, when play commenced in the semi final round of the club handicap, which had gradually worked down in rounds from 64 during the last few weeks.
Two of the competitors Harry Garner and Clem Kirkham had previously won the trophy, and figured from scratch, while Jim Hancock and Harry Blackhurst had two points start.
Semi Finals
Blackhurst 21 v 14 Hancock Garner 14 v 21 Kirkham
Final
Blackhurst 21 v 20 Kirkham
Commenting on the final, President Mr T. Cowley said some people thought it was only a minor feat to win a club cup, but his own experience had taught him that every round was a difficult one, every player striving under equal conditions to be club champion.
Mrs Alice Cowley presented the cup to Mr Blackhurst, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Alex Ellis, the referee and to measurers Rimmer and Lightfoot. A collection was made for the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich.
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1935 : Jim Harper
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1936 : E. Moore
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1937 : F. Wilkinson
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1938 A. Moore
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1939 : Charlie Wrench
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1940 - 1944 : No Competition (2nd World War)
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1945 : J. Inglesfield
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1946 : Jim Rotherham
Played Saturday 24th August.
Jim Rotherham beat Tommy Harris 21-16 in the semi final of the Rudheath bowling club cup on Saturday and then defeated A. Wilkinson in the final.
Councillor Harry Mather presented the cup to the winner. Councillor Mather was introduced by Mr Harry Garner, who referred to the lack of interest shown by some members of the Rudheath bowling club this season, and expressed his hope that more interest would be shown next year when the club becomes the Farmers Arms bowling club.
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1947 : Walter Daniels
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1948 : Tommy Atkinson
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1949 : John Goolding
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1950 : Bob Ferguson
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1951 : Bob Ferguson
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1952 : Bob Ferguson
Bob Ferguson won the Farmers Arms club cup championship on Saturday for the third successive year, defeating the favourite Bob Duncan in the final. In the semi final Ferguson won easily from Herbert Buckley 21-8 and Duncan defeated F. Greatbanks 21-18, the popular Owley Wood bowler much below form.
the final was a thriller and Duncan actually led the block at 20 all but lost the end and game having been down 12-19 at one time.
The club cup was presented to Mr ferguson by Farmers Arms secretary Mr Sam Dunn.
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1953 : W B Lees
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1954-55-56 : No record
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1957 : Tommy Atkinson
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1958 : No Record
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1959 : Bill Crank
Northwich Guardian, 10th September.
Former Lostock Gralam footballer Bill Crank (2) beat Harry Woodall (Scr), in the final of the Farmers Arms bowls club cup handicap at Rudheath on Thursday.
In the semi final Crank beat Jack Kennerley 21-17 and Woodall knocked out Bert Gandy 21-13. In an exciting final, Crank trailing 4-6 and 12-15, before coming into his own and winning 21-19.
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1960 : Harry Woodall
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1961 : F. R. Rhead
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1962 : Fred Leigh
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1963 : Jack Kennerley
Prize money was £7, the winner receiving £3, £2 for the runner up and £1 for the semi finalists. There were 30 taking part and they paid 2/6 to take part in the competition.
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1964 : Jack Kennerley
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1965 : Ian Forster
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1966 : Peter Hayes
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1967 : Jack Kennerley
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1968 : Stan Frith
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1969 : Keith Birkett
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1970 : Stan Frith
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1971 : Stan Frith
Played Sunday 20th June at 2pm. All matches were 15up with the semi finals and final 21up. 1st prize was £5, runner up £2.50 and semi finalists £1.25.
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1972 : J. Driver
Played Sunday 11th June at 2pm, there were 48 entries.
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1973 : Cyril Garnett
Played Sunday 1st july, winner £4, runner up £3, semifinalists groceries to the value of £1.50 each. C. Garnett beat D. Hunter in the final.
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1974 : Brian Yeadon
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1975 : Bill Crank
Played Sunday 10th august at 2pm.
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1976 : Andy Stelfox
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1977 : Sam Stelfox
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1978 : Wilmot Hopley
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1979 : Mark Winnington
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1980 : L. Weedall
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1981 : Tim Hulme
Played Sunday 16th August at 2pm.
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1982 : Tom Davies
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1983 : Ron Hitchen
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1984 : Alan Fray
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1985 : Peter Warburton
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1986 : Alan Summerfield
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1987 : Alan Lowe
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1988 : Alan Summerfield
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1989 : John Taylor
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1990 ; Ron Hitchen
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1991 : Barry Barnes
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1992 : Bob Wrench
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1993 : Tom Davies
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1994 : Barry Barnes
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1995 : Ray Martin
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1996 : Gary Warren
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1997 : Brian Southern
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1998 : Kevin Edwards
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1999 : Ray Martin
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2000 : Ron Hitchen
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2001 : John Gurney
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2002 : Tom Lowe
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2003 : Ron Hitchen
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2004 : David Hulme
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2005 : Alan Thompson
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2006 : Jon Gurney
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2007 : Dave Freeborough
Final : Dave freeborough 21 v 20 Dennis leather
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2008 : Jon Gurney
Final : Jon Gurney 21 v 20 Mike Butterley
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2009 : Joe Illidge
Final : Joe Illidge 21 v 20 Dave Hulme
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2010 : Dave Hulme
Final : Dave Hulme 21 v 18 Allan Dean
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2011 : Dennis Leather
Final : Dennis Leather 21 v 10 Dave Hulme
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2012 : Dennis Leather
Final : Dennis Leather 21 v 12 Jack Hardman
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2013 : Allan Dean
Final : Allan Dean 21 v 15 Gary Taylor
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2014 :
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2015
Final: Gary Brady 21 v 18 Tommy Davies
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