Lincolnshire Federation reached the final of the Adams Trophy on Saturday (July 6) by beating Hunts by 60 shots at Sawtry (18-4) to qualify for Skegness in August. In the final, they will play either Derbyshire or Notts who meet in Derby at the weekend to also secure a place at EBF Championships. In the …
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Hunts extend Adams team’s losing streak
Northants lost their third successive Adams Trophy match when they faced Hunts on a Sawtry green which tested every facet of a bowler’s game – especially their patience. The preparation of the green couldn’t be faulted but at least half the team were frustrated they were unable to produce the shots they needed to overcome …
Northants B earn first county win
Northants’ second string, in their Derbyshire Trophy debut season, cruised into second place in the Southern section with 128-69 defeat of North Cambs at Wisbech IBC. It was their first win in the competition after three defeats but not unexpected against a North Cambs side whose access to players is limited, while Northants B can …
Plucky Northants B undone by late Norfolk rally
Northants Federation fully justified its decision to include a second team in the Derbyshire Trophy by taking four points from a maximum 14 against Norfolk at Peterborough. Despite a frustrating 10-shot defeat (85-95), Northants B proved the county has more than sufficient ability at its disposal to play a key role in which among the …