ALCESTER A found home side Woodbourne in fine form as they suffered a 60-shot defeat in Division One of the Yardley Wood Bowls League.

The visitors could only muster a single winning card, with Dave Hovell producing a 21-15 success to give Alcester a single point against nine for the home side.

In the Heart of England Over-60s League, Alcester A enjoyed a 40-shot success in Division One at the expense of visitors Green Man A.

Superb victories from captain John Slater (21-8) and Ken Harvey (21-9) lead the way, with solid support from Margaret D’Elia and Carole Slater (both 21-14) and Jean Bannister (21-15).

Alcester accrued 15 league points against one for the visitors.

With one player short, Alcester B travelled to Central Edgbaston B with little hope of winning in Division Five.

The hosts were in control and won by 43 shots. Eric Allport saved Alcester’s blushes with an excellent 21-12 card on a green which he had never even seen before.