Phyllis Court hosted their annual 'Smokey's Cup' tournament last weekend, which is part of the National B-Level Series. Former club president R.S.'Smokey' Eades, now 97, was able to attend once again.
'Smokey', who joined Phyllis Court Croquet Club in 1957, presented his cup to High Wycombe's Keith Pound who tied on 11 game wins (out of 13) with two times winner Andrew Carpenter of Durham. However Keith won by virtue of a better net hoops score. Richard Peperell was disappointed to finish one win behind in third, after letting a joint lead slip at the start of day two.
With 2 B-Level wins, Keith will participate in the National Finals in October. Richard is still hoping to qualify with him.
'Smokey', who joined Phyllis Court Croquet Club in 1957, presented his cup to High Wycombe's Keith Pound who tied on 11 game wins (out of 13) with two times winner Andrew Carpenter of Durham. However Keith won by virtue of a better net hoops score. Richard Peperell was disappointed to finish one win behind in third, after letting a joint lead slip at the start of day two.
With 2 B-Level wins, Keith will participate in the National Finals in October. Richard is still hoping to qualify with him.