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2004 – Tracy Park, Bristol, England (Saxons 13½ Celts 1½)

Tracy Park Torrential rain spoilt the IV Newton Cup in the grand settings of Tracy Park near Bristol. The Saxons led by captain Matt Freeman took an emphatic victory with a 4 to 1 win in the morning pairs and an even greater walk-over in the afternoon singles by 9½ to 1½. To make matters worse for the Celts team, captain Gordon Wallace fell and broke his ankle in the muddy conditions and his presentation speech was handled by stand-in skipper Richard Rees. Despite all the tribulations, a good day was had by all (except Gordon), and after an excellent meal and presentation, the Celtic team will be looking forward to 2005 to regain the trophy on home soil.

Saxons: Matt Freeman (Captain), John Hick, Rob Eadsforth, Peter Horlock, Nicholas Gay, Tony Bourne, Nadeem Sarwar, Tony Harris, Mark Graham, Terry Wilson.

Celts: Gordon Wallace (Captain), Richard Bradshaw, Andrew Gardiner, Dave Oakes, Richard Rees, Ian Thomas, Michael Griffiths, Tony Griffiths, John Thomas, Stephen Morgan.

Greensomes (Saxons names first)

1 – Matt Freeman & Rob Eadsforth beat Gordon Wallace & Andrew Gardiner 5+4

2 – Peter Horlock & John Hick beat Richard Rees & Richard Bradshaw 4+3

3 – Nick Gay & Tony Bourne lost to Ian Thomas & John Thomas 2+1

4 – Mark Graham & Terry Wilson beat Stephen Morgan & Dave Oakes 5+3

5 – Nadeem Sarwar & Tony Harris beat Tony Griffiths & Michael Griffiths 4+3

Saxons 4 Celts 1

Singles

1 – Peter Horlock beat Richard Bradshaw 5+4

2 – John Hick beat Andrew Gardiner 1up

3 – Rob Eadsforth beat Gordon Wallace retired injured

4 – Matt Freeman halved with Dave Oakes

5 – Nick Gay beat Richard Rees 1up

6 – Tony Bourne beat Ian Thomas 8+7

7 – Nadeem Sarwar beat Michael Griffiths retired

8 – Tony Harris beat Tony Griffiths retired

9 – Mark Graham beat John Thomas 5+4

10 – Terry Wilson beat Stephen Morgan 5+3

Saxons 9½ Celts ½

Match Score – Saxons 13½ Celts ½