
AOGS v Tidworth GGC
The annual match against Tidworth Garrison GC (the 11th of its kind) took place yesterday, with the teams again led by Ian Holmes (AOGS) and General Sir Peter Beale (Tidworth). Several “new caps” appeared in both teams, including General Sir “Jack” Deverell for the AOGS. This match proved to be closer than many before with four of the five games going to, at least, the 17th. The results are shown below :
TIDWORTH Result AOGS
Peter Beale and Robert Thayer Half Half Ian Holmes and Jack Deverell
Martin Shaw and Peter McNicol 0 1 Roger Antolik and Edward Vale
Alan Butterworth and Carel Bouwens 1 0 Ian Griffiths and John Maclean
Frank Ham and Brian Hutchins 1 0 Tony Moorby and Paddy Hartigan
Brian Rollinson and Simon Pethick 1 0 Richard Kemmis Betty and Tim Merritt
Overall 3 1/2 1 1/2
After an excellent supper, the two captains that the bond between the two teams was so strong that the fixture must continue. The date will be confirmed with the 2019 Fixture List.