A very competitive match between 2 sides fighting near the top of Div 1 saw Howard 3 just come out ahead against hosts Cliffw Woods 3. This was only the home side's 2nd defeat of the season and it needed a 5 leg fightback Doubles victory for Howard to get the 6th and deciding point. Earlier there had been some very close games the pick of which was Derek Bartholomew's comeback to beat Peter Mortley after losing the first 2 legs. Both these players recorded doubles as did Andy Larner for Woods and Roger Morley for Howard but no player was able to remain undefeated.

Written by: Barry Roles