BOWLS

Ceredigion Bowling Association reigning champions Lampeter took a giant step towards retaining their title with a nine-shot win over visitors and leaders Cardigan who were knocked off their perch as the Rookery bowlers drew six points clear at the top.

Lampeter 79 (11 points) Cardigan 70 (3 points)

Rink scores (Lampeter names first): Nick Randell 24 Brian Williams 15; Henry Jones 17 Mark James 17; Steve Entwistle 26; Paul Monders 24; Lewis Williams 12 Chris Rogers 24

The top Lampeter rink was skipped by Steve Entwistle accompanied by Phillip Thomas, Tim Butten and Peter Fleming.

Results

Division One: Lampeter 79 (11 pts) Cardigan 70 (3 pts); Tregaron 65 (5) Aberystwyth 81 (9); Aberaeron 89 (14); Queen’s Road 65 (0)

Division Two: New Quay 85 (14 pts) Llandysul 68 (0 pts); Newcastle Emlyn 107 (10) Aeron 47 (4); Aberteifi 88 (12) Llanbedr 58 (2)

Fixtures (Wednesday, July 3)

Division One: Aberystwyth v Aberaeron; Cardigan v Queen’s Road; Tregaron v Lampeter

Division Two: Llanbedr v Llandysul; Newcastle Emlyn v Aberteifi; Aeron v New Quay

Standings

Division One: Lampeter 49; Cardigan 43; Aberaeron 29; Tregaron 22; Aberystwyth 13; Queen’[s Road 12

Division Two: New Quay 42; Aeron 30; Llandysul 28; Aberteifi 25; Llanbedr 22; Newcastle Emlyn 21