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SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT BOWLS LEAGUEA Brief History of the LeagueThe first league meeting was held at the Crosby Hotel on May 7th 1925 with W. T. Langford President, W. Woolsey Chairman, F. Brumby Secretary. Committee, one representative from each of the following clubs:
Each member club paid 5/- to league funds. The first dinner was held at the Crosby Hotel on October 31st. 1925 at 3/6 per head. A deficit of 8/2 was recorded on the first years working so the levy on each club was raised to 10/6. The team numbers was increased to 12 in 1926 and only Bias 3 woods was allowed. A Mr. Ellis was informed that his woods was not the stipulated bias and was banned from using these in league matches. 10 players formed a team, until 1947 when matches were played in 4 rinks of three. A second division was formed in 1948 being made up with App-Frod 2nd, North Lindsey 2nd, Lysaghts 2nd, Messingham, Barton Brigg Road and Police. In 1952 the Ladies was permitted to play in the men's team and a Ladies League was formed in 1960 to be administered by the men. There have been many changes over the years with new clubs being formed and with the closure of many of the heavy industries in the area, a number of clubs have disappeared or changed their names, the only club that remains today from the original six with the original name is North Lindsey. The number of divisions steadily increased with the fifth division being formed in 1986. Four trophies were played for in the knock-out competitions in 1975, which was the Hospital Cup, Hunter Cup, star Shield and Eland Trophy. The Jubilee Cup for the ladies was introduced in 78 and the Lysaghts Cup in 84.
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