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Five-A-Side holders start their defence of trophy against League newcomers.

“The Vics” 5-A-side “A” team start their challenge to retain the trophy against league newcomers Greasby at Magazine tonight in the preliminary round. Our “C” team travel to Burton’s to take on Sacred Heart “B” in another preliminary round match. “The Vics” “B” team have a bye through to the first round where they will meet Marine Park “B” at Arrowe Park No.2 green (Grange).

Nine winners give “B” team an impressive 61 shot home victory against Cammell Laird.

Skipper, Don Ibbotson was delighted with his “B” team today as they opened the season with an impressive 61 shot victory over Cammell Laird at home. Paul Lomax made a welcome return to the club with an excellent 21-08 victory. Ian Cameron started the season off in fine style with an equally impressive 21-09 win. Club Chairman, Dave Bosworth and team captain Don Ibbotson, both had good 21-13 wins to start off the season in good form. Harry Preston (21-14) and Laurie Blackburn (21-15) piled on the pressure with steady victories and Keith Etches, making his debut, ran out a 21-16 winner once he managed to get the jack back after falling 07-12 behind. Derek Thomas also won 21-16 and with Ernie Peers having a much closer 21-19 victory “The Vics” eventually completed an excellent 61 shot win. Reg Armitage on his debut, only went down 18-21 and there will be plenty of victories for him once he gets used to our green. All in all a great start for Don and his team.

Star performance by Eddie Clayburn sees Vics “A” team to commanding away win.

New captain, Billy Atkinson, could not have wished for a better start to the season as his Afternoon “A” side stormed to a 33 shot away victory at Higher Tranmere this afternoon. Leading the way, with a magnificent start to his campaign, was Eddie Clayburn, whose long game proved too much for his opponent in a tremendous 21-01 victory. Skipper Atkinson also won to single figures with a resounding 21-07 result. Robbie Franklin continued the good work with a good 21-10 win and Andrew Stratton impressed on debut with a competent 21-14 victory. Possibly the best win of the day belonged to Elwyn Williams, who beat the formidable Roy Lussey 21-17. Completing the winners on the day was Mally Johnson with a welcome 21-20 away victory, hopefully the forerunner to an improved season for him. Bernie Owen, George Morgan, Dick Peake and Peter Walker, also making his debut today, all managed double figures in an excellent start for the “A” team.

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