Tonge forced to share third spot

TONGE have finished joint third in the Manchester Premier League following two away defeats this week.

They completed their campaign in crown green bowling’s most competitive league with a 9-6 reverse at Sale XL on Wednesday.

Gary Ellis (21-6), Andrew Cairns (21-14), Mark Dwayre (21-14) and Colin Lane (21-19) were the winners for the local side.

Tonge lost 11-3 at top Wigan outfit Garswood Hall in their penultimate match of the season.

Laurence Hallett (21-12) and Thomas Dobson (21-13) were the only winners for Tonge.

West Yorkshire side Lower Hopton won the title, fending off a late charge from Garswood Hall.

South Manchester RBL were joint third with Tonge.

n THIS weekend’s matches in the Inbev Winter Bowling League at Chadderton Cot are:

TOMORROW (B Division): Lees/Springhead v Dogwood at 9.45am; Prestwich v Failsworth at noon; Vixens v North Chadderton at 2.15pm.

SUNDAY (A Division): Springbank v Tonge at 9.45am; Nimble Nook v New Street at 2.15pm.

The match between Royle and Hopwood has been cancelled as Hopwood are representing Greater Manchester in the British Team Championship at Todmorden (Sunday 10am).

n RESULTS from the Oldham Indoor League:

Tuesday night men’s fours – Ladybarn 1, Coppice 17; Werneth Ckt 8, Uppermill 11; The Nomads 16, Fairfield 12; Wrigley Mill, The Borough 10; Churchgold 21, Oldham Owls Deaf 3; Blackley Golf 13, James North 10; Copster Park 17, Droylsden 3.

Wednesday triples – Royton Ckt A 13, The Oddfellows 5; The Tops 12, Star Inn 17; North Chad 26, Droylsden 5; Chad Cott 22, No Hopers 8; Graduates 11, The Borough 11; Bamford 7, Royton Ckt B 14.

Thursday night men’s fours – Yardies 18, North Chad; Hopwood Recs, Coalshaw A 13; Dunwood 11, Hollinwood Inst; Havelock 7, Royton Ckt 20; Waterloo 14, Glossop 20; Star Inn 12, Coalshaw B 10; The Woods 10, GBU 13.