BOWLS

BUCKHURST HILL earned a creditable draw, six points each, against Essex County.

Winning three out of the five rinks, but losing out on the total overall shots, Buckhurst Hill's winners were;

Doug Smith, Ray Manners, David Powell and Bert Merralls 28-15; John Burdikin, Arthur Freeman, Bob Monksfield and Dennis Cook 26-18; Peggy Fox, Tony Moore, Barry Northcote and Ken Fox 22-20.