NORTHANTS B pushed defending champions Lincolnshire all the way to the finishing line in their latest English Bowling Federation Derbyshire Trophy indoor inter-county clash at Peterborough & District.
They took four points off the holders and were only 11 shots adrift at the end – 78-89.
Their rink wins came from Kevin Vinter (24-13) and Paul Bailey (23-17) and the result may assist their A team in their quest for the southern section title as they still have Lincs to play in the New Year.
RESULT
Northants B 78 (4), Lincs 89 (10) – (Northants B rinks only):
Terry Corney, John Holroyd, Kevin Vinter won 24-13; Jeff Clipston, Cliff Watson, Phil Afford lost 15-29; Richard Allam, Martin & Paul Bailey won 23-17; Michael Humphreys, Tom Newman, Ray Keating lost 16-30.
The A team hope to make it three wins out of three when they host Hunts at Stamford on Sunday (December 4th).
Northants A: Trevor Collins, Michael Jeapes, Adam Warrington; Brian Martin, John Earl, Martyn Dolby; Stuart & Graham Agger, Peter Brown; Paul Dalliday, Mike Robertson, Simon Law.
