WHITTLESEY Manor retained the John Dickenson Memorial Shield in the annual fixture against a Northants Bowling Federation representative side.
The match remembers the major contribution John Dickenson made to the English Bowling Federation at both county and national level. He was a former treasurer and president of the county and went on to become national president and then chairman.
His widow Mary was on hand to present the Shield to Manor captain Tom Fielding following a 110-94 victory.
On this occasion the NBF used the match as a trial for the Newton Trophy squad which enabled team captain Brian Bassam to run the rule over both existing players and some potential newcomers ahead of the opening fixture at home to Hunts on May 31.
A similar situation will apply on May 24 when the NBF face Hunts at Whittlesey Manor in a match played in memory of Federation stalwarts Dick Noble and Malcolm Squires.
On this occasion the NBF team will be represented by the Adams Trophy squad and will provide new captain Dave Corney with his first opportunity to link up with the players.
BELOW: Mary Dickenson presents the John Dickenson Memorial Shield to Whittlesey Manor captain Tom Fielding watched by Newton Trophy captain Brian Bassam.
