It was a day of mixed weather when the four finalists in the Guyson International competition met at Ilkley Bowling Club, which boasts one of the finest greens in the league.

Some extremely good bowling, in sometimes awful conditions, had brought these four together from earlier rounds, to see who would carry off this most prestigious prize.

In the semi-finals, Roman Hrabar and Mike Upton, both from Myrtle Park Bowling Club in Bingley, had convincing wins over John Thompson and John Emmerson, who struggled to find form in the very wet conditions.

The final was interrupted for a short while by a torrent of hailstones that covered the green making it impossible to

continue.

After about 15 minutes the sun came out and the final continued in summer-like conditions and although Mike had built up a lead of 19-13 on Roman it was not enough to dishearten his opponent who then won the next six ends to run out the winner 21-19.

This competition has now run for 14 years and the trophy was donated by Guyson International of Skipton who also sponsor the event on a yearly basis, thanks to the kindness of Tim Thompson.

Harry Wise, chairman of the Airedale and Wharfedale CGBA, who works tirelessly to promote bowling in the area, presented the trophy and the runners-up prizes.

The Airedale and Wharfedale CGBA would like to thank Ilkley Bowls Club for once again staging this very popular event, with thanks also to Guyson International for their continued support and sponsorship, and a big thank you goes to Mrs Janice Waite of Rufford Park Bowling Club for acting as referee for these finals.

The Dobson Challenge Shield Cup Competition saw success for Starbeck, Yeadon Park and Knaresborough in the preliminary round and they go into the draw for the first round on May 19.

In the Jennings Crackles 2001 Competition the preliminary round winners were Burley-in-Wharfedale, Pateley Bridge and Farsley who go into the first round on May 19.

Monteith Cup 2001-05-01 Yeadon Park Veterans Bowling Club are holding the Monteith Cup 2001 on Sunday May 6th at Yeadon Park Bowling Club. The competitors are Jean Long, David Warrington, Val Grace, Joyce Dixon, Harry Utley, Gary Chaffer, Lynett Hall, Ron Brown, Joyce Clarke, Jean Tillotson, Mark Cunningham, Derek Benson, Neville Bullock, Betty Sutcliffe, David Kirkbright, Debbie Kirkbright.

Airedale and Wharfedale Bowls Results:

Monday Singles Division One - Farsley A 186 (18) Guiseley Nuffield 176 (12), Rawdon A 201 (26) Woodside A 138 (4), Ilkley A 188 (21) Bramley Libs A 148 (9), Pudsey C 197 (18) Rufford A 180 (12), Rufford B 162 (12) Wharfemeadows A 181 (18).

Division Two - Burley-in-Wharfedale A 199 (24) Ilkley B 144 (6), Greenbottom A 191 (23) Rawdon B 1412 (7), Guiseley B 179 (21) Moor Allerton 144 (9), Bingley 171 (12) Grove Hill A 183 (18), Hall Park A 147 (8) Rodley 192 (22).

Division Three - Bramley Libs B 188 (22) Tarnfield A 154 (8), Woodside B 200 (28) Calverley A 108 (2), The Glen 172 (17) Farsley B 165 (13), Horsforth Cons 187 (17) Yeadon Park A 169 (13), Yeadon Park B 165 (11) Menston 188 (19).

Division Four - Guiseley C 153 (11) Pudsey Brit 181 (19), Calverley B 147 (10) Greenbottom B 185 (20), Tarnfield B 135 (8) Burley-in-Wharfe B 183 (22), Grove Hill B 150 (8) Holt Park 191 (22).

Tuesdays Pairs, Division One - Murtle Park A 76 (18) Baildon A 51(6), Shipley Club B 60 (6) Shipley Club A 81 (18), Rufford A 50 (3) Idle 84 (21), Salts 61 (12) Bingley Glen A 61 (12), West Bradford A 82 (19) Northcliffe 52 (5).

Division Two - Tarnfield 80 (17) Rufford Park B 63 (7), The Glen B 48 (2) The Glen A 84 (22), Baildon B 43 (1) Myrtle Park B 84 (23), Shipley Club C 40 (3) West Bradford B 79 (21).

Wednesday Pairs, Division One - Rufford A 108 (18) Guiseley Nuffield 86 (6), Burley-in-Wharfedale A 109 (13) Grove Hill A 99 (11), Rodley 96 (8) Rufford B 109 (16), Meanwood Park 124 (21) Greenbottom A 92 (3), Yeadon Park A 112 (19) Wharfemeadows A 85 (5).

Division Two - Hall Park A 102 (15) Calverley A 93 (9), Rawdon A 123 (22) Burley-in-Wharfedale B 82 (2), Guiseley B 107 (14) Stanningley A 106 (10), Tarnfield A 96 (15) Holt Park 84 (9), Woodside B 107 (15) Menston A 95 (9).

Division Three - Stanningley B 97 (8) Bramley Libs 115 (16), Grove Hill B 124 (24) Rawdon B 66 (0), Calverley B 120 (22) Hall Park B 79 (2), Wharfemeadows B 124 (21) Yeadon Park B 92 (3).