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The Rushden Argus 2nd June 1922, transcribed by Susan Manton
A Bowler’s Paradise
Brilliant Opening of Rushden’s Superb Green and Pavilion
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Upper picture: Mr. Owen Parker bowling the silver jack.
In the foreground (left to right): Messrs. R.R. Brown (treasurer,) A. Allebone, W. Warner, H. Underwood (captain), W.L. Beetenson (secretary), Owen Parker C.B.E., (president),
T. Swindall (vice-president), and A. Wilmott.
Lower picture: The Green and Club House. Taken a few minutes after the opening ceremony. Our picture shows some of the first games in progress.
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Rushden Echo, 1st June 1923, transcribed by Kay Collins
Bowls - Rushden Spencer Park v Wellingborough “Swanspool”
At Rushden on Saturday the home team won by 75 – 73. Scores:-
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C Clarke, A A Parker, E Mobbs, and F Fensome (Rushden
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J Peck, G Oram, E W Chapman, and A C Mould (“Swanspool”)
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J A Buckby, L Hart, C O James, and H Wykes
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P Nicholls, H Walker, W E Bailey, and T Dalley
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W Goosey, H Tye, W James, and W, Fuller
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A E Wallington, A N Other, H Summerfield, and H C Wykes
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R K Page, A Gibson, R Twelvetree, and G Rodwell
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E H Barron, A Lattaway, T West, and A H Cashmore
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Rushden Echo, 8th June 1923, transcribed by Kay Collins
The presentation pair of woods kindly offered by Mr. J. J. Clark to his colleagues, members of the Spencer Park Bowls Club, for competition have been won by Mr. A. Thompson, who beat Mr. B. Crick by 21 – 16 in the final of the competition, played on Monday.
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Rushden Echo, 1st August 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins
Bowls Competition—Last evening, on the Rushden Spencer Park bowling green, the final for the pair of "woods" presented by Mr. J. J. Clark was played, between Mr. F. Reynolds and Mr. A. Tompson. Mr. Reynolds was the winner, the scores being 21-11. The donor of the woods was the efficient referee. The presentation of the Thurston Cup and the bowls will be made at the annual smoking concert next month.
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Rushden Echo & Argus, 28th July 1933, transcribed by Kay Collins
Beaten but Still Smiling
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Spencer Park Ladies’ Bowling Club, Rushden, it is evident from this
picture, were undismayed by their opponents, Northampton Ladies,
who beat them at Rushden by 136 points to 43.
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Bowlers in a Factory Tournament held at Spencer Park - undated
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Outside the pavilion
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1930s - R Vine is back row 3rd from right
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1930s - R Vine is back row 2nd from right
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| This photo dates from 1934, and is the presentation of the cups for the season's competitions.
Florence Brooks (seated left) was a committee member for the bowls club, and also won several cups herself. Her daughter Pauline, then aged 11, presented flowers at the end of the presentations.
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Clearly in 1949 but what is the event? and where?
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Rushden Echo & Argus 15th August 1952
Spencer Park Tourneys
Members of Rushden Spencer Park Bowling Club have passed the season's half-way mark and are nearing the completion of three annual competitions.
In the Horrell Cup Mr. T. Bailey has won his way through to the final but does not yet know his opponent, Mr. Eddie Spencer and Mr. R. Sanders meet in a semi-final of the President's Prize, and the winner will meet Mr W. Skinner in the final.
Messrs. R. Sanders, H. Clipstone and F. Horsford are possibles for the final of the Thurston Cup, to which Mr R. Fuller has already won his way.
Both Thursday and Saturday sections of the club have had full match programmes. The Thursday team, with five wins out of seven games, have the better record so far. Three wins out of nine matches have been recorded by the Saturday section.
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