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Match Reports 2003
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Click here for a full CA report on the Selectors
Mills plays part in England win
England beat South Africa 10-5 in an exciting weekend match at Edgbaston. The England side were British number 1 Robert Fulford, Stephen Mulliner, Mark Avery, Daniel Mills (pictured) and Gabrielle Higgins.
The South African side were World number 1 Reg Bamford, Mark Suter, Andrew Hobbs, Meshack Mazibuko and Victor Dladla.
Mills played his part, beating Mazibuko and Dladla and helping Avery to a +13 win in a doubles match against Suter and Dladla.
The big game between Bamford and Fulford was played infront of a large crowd with Fulford coming out victorious. The win was enough to enable him to regain the World number 1 position.
The event was very special as it is the 1st time that 2 black players have represented South Africa internationally. The event was a great success and a wonderful sporting occasion.
August 2003
Bradforth's win boost in CA Selectors
Bath Croquet Club’s leading player Louise Bradforth scored a magnificent victory in the Selectors’ Championship played at Surbiton Croquet Club in London. She won 7 games out 8, beating Paul Castell +7 in the final. Bradforth has moved up to 53rd in the UK rankings, her highest ever position and is also the 2nd highest ranked female player.
September 2003
Hutt represents England against Scotland
David Hutt represented England in an international match played against Scotland in Edinburgh on the last weekend of August 2003. The contest was closely fought with Hutt more than playing his part. Scotland eventually came out on top winning by 6 matches to 3.
Full details can be found at http://www.scottishcroquet.org.uk/CA2003.htm
August 2003
Audrey Whitaker in Goblet Victory
Bath’s Audrey Whitaker played superbly at Budleigh Salterton to win the prestigious Gilbey Goblet, which was 1st presented in 1900. She won through 5 knockout rounds and then defeated Doug Taylor in the final. Her handicap was reduced from 9 to 8.
September 2003
Magaw in Salver Victory
Bath Croquet Club held a successful National weekend singles tournament at the beginning of September. Sixteen players competed for the Autumn Salver presented by Robert Whitaker, and it was deservedly won by Ian Magaw of Swindon Croquet Club.
September 2003
Bradforth in County win
Louise Bradforth represented winning team Gloucestershire in the Croquet County Championships. The event was played near Brighton, over the May Bank Holiday weekend, and attracted a strong field. Club colleague Daniel Mills played for Avon who finished 4th.
The Gloucestershire team of 6 also included players from Bristol and Cheltenham. All the matches in the event are doubles and Gloucestshire defeated Avon 2-1 in an exciting final match.
June 2003
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