2004-02-25

Warwickshire lost valuable ground in the premier division title race in the BDO Inter Counties Championships, when they made the short journey to take on local rivals Staffordshire and finished on the wrong side of a 24-15 result, which leaves them twelve points adrift of Yorkshire, who currently lead the field.
Highlight of the weekend was the 8-4 win by the men’s ’A’ side with Kevin Dowling taking the match award with a 29.06 average. However, the ’B’ team was trounced 10-2, their man of the match being Colin Laffar (25.28).
There was bad news for the ladies as the ’A’ team lost there 100% record. After five consecutive wins, they went down 4-2, Trina Gulliver chalking up Warwickshire’s best average of the weekend, a great 30.67. The ’B’ side did a little better, after leading 2-1, were losing 3-2, then finished all square at 3-3. Betty Sinnett (19.01) was their top lady.