On Wednesday, April 3, three matches of the first round were played at Bowral Bowling Club.
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Dan Ticehurst and Don Chapman defeated John Edmonds and Gordon Lewis 27- 13 to move a step closer to the title.
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The first nine ends were of a high standard with Edmonds and Lewis leading 9-6. It was all Ticehurst and Chapman in the second half and they came away easily for a 14 shot win.
Graham Hunt and Clive Neutze defeated Peter Watson and Bob Edwards 19-11.
Hunt and Neutze were always in front, ending with an eight shot win.
Robin Staples and Mike Holmwood defeated Owen Williams and David Coltman 20-17.
The scores were locked at 10-10 after 11 ends. Staples and Holmwood then pulled to a 20-13 lead. Williams and Coltman won the last two ends but they fell three shots short.
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