HOBA Bowls Day/Social Gathering
Sunday 18th May 2008 at Green Royd Bowling Club, Skircoat Green

The Heath Old Boys Invitation Bowling Competition attracted fewer participants than the previous year but those attending proved to be fierce and worthy competitors. All pairs were guaranteed six matches and in the early exchanges last years winners Jon Hamer and John Hamer(senior) were looking strong, aiming to secure a newly commissioned and magnificent winners trophy.

Chris Gostridge and Mick Hynes were also looking useful along with Roger Morley and John Armitage who were accurate from the off.

As the day progressed last years beaten semi finalists John Bunch and David Bailey were growing in stature and confidence and becoming a serious threat in the competition , posting some 11-0 drubbings.

As the finals loomed the Hamer clan guaranteed themselves a place finishing unbeaten in the pool stages. The other potential finalists were locked in bowling combat with Russ Smith/Tony Knowles, John Easton/Robin Marks and Bunch/Bailey all battling hard for the other finalist spot.

In the end it was Bunch/Bailey v Hamer/Hamer in the final and what a final!

Bunch and Bailey started strongly leaving nothing for the Hamers, at one point building an 8-0 lead with some superb bowling. A brief fightback got the game to 8-4 before Bunch and Bailey secured the win at 11-4.

HOBA Chairman Mick Hynes made the presentation to the worthy winners who will be keen to defend it at next year's event.

Competitors
Russell Smith, Tony Knowles, Chris Gostridge, Mick Hynes, Jon Hamer, John Hamer, John Bunch, David Bailey, John Easton, Robin Marks, Roger Morley, John Armitage, John Davey, Michael Denton, Rod Eastwood.

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