BUCKHURST HILL slipped to a 2 - 6 defeat by Connaught in the Simon Shield, despite a good 23-14 win by Harry Everid, Peter Dainton, Bradley Rood & Frank Dodsley.

In the opening match of the Clarke White they lost 2 -4 to Larsen, although Roy Davies, Phil Joiner, Ken Fox & Frank Dodsley recorded a 20-18 win.

In the Thursday Fours the B team lost 21-30 to Griffin, the C team lost 16-19 to Wanstead Central, the D team lost 15-16 to Wadham, and the E team of Ray Manners, David Isaacs, John Burdikin & Ken Fox won 17-13 against Woodford.

The first Club Competition of the season saw Richard Morris, Joan Davies & Ray Ascott win the House Cup, with Arthur Freeman, Thelma Ramsden & John Roper Runners-Up.

In the Essex Double Fours Harlow knocked out Buckhurst Hill, although Mac Magudia, Ken Fox, Frank Dodsley & Roger Pike drew their rink 18-18. In a Friendly Epping were beaten 5 - 3 with Roy Davies, Peter Tuff & Frank Dodsley winning 22-14, and Bob Monksfield, Henry Clayton & Ray Ascott drawing 22-22.