KENT COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
Affiliated to English Short Mat Bowling Association
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Date of
last Update: May 2007
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DATE |
VENUE |
OPPOSITION |
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Sunday 26 March 06 |
Southampton |
England
U18's v Hampshire |
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Sunday 7 May 06 |
Brackley
Indoor Bowls Club Northampton |
Woodbridge
Trophy |
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Saturday 14 October 06 |
Strood |
KENT
"B" Lost. 4 - 36 |
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Saturday 4 November 06 |
Strood |
St.
Mary's Platt & Ryarsh SMBC's Won. 27 - 11 (227 shots - 147 shots) |
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Saturday 18 November 06 |
Strood |
County
& Club Select Lost. 10 - 28 (148 shots - 211 shots) |
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Sunday 26 November 06 |
Burwash
Village Hall East Sussex |
Burwash
U18's Open Singles |
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Saturday 2 December 06 |
East Farleigh |
County Clubs |
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Saturday 16 December 06 |
East Farleigh |
County Clubs |
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Saturday 13 January 07 |
Hawkinge |
Bert
Allard Memorial Trophy |
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Saturday 10 February 07 |
East Farleigh |
County Clubs |
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Sunday 4 March 07 |
East Farleigh |
County Clubs |
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Sunday 25 March 07 |
Milton Keynes |
National U18's Singles Final |
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Sunday 1 April 07 |
East Farleigh |
County Clubs |
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Sunday 22 April 07 |
Hawkinge |
Woodbridge Selection Day |
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Sunday 6 May 07 |
Northampton |
U18's
Woodbridge Trophy |
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Saturday 19 May 07 |
Hawkinge |
End of Season Fun Day |
All
games commence at 10am.
This years under 18’s Woodbridge Trophy competition was held at Brackley Indoor Bowls Club in Northampton on Sunday 7 May 2006. 22 teams from 12 Counties participated for first and second place, which, for the last few years has continuously been won by Essex.
The first session got of to a bad start with only one of three Kent teams, Kent 2, winning which was the same for the second session. The third session saw Kent 2 winning a huge 15 – 2, to make it three wins in a row. Kent 3 also picked up a well deserved win against West Sussex 2 to get on the right track. Kent 1 were still unable to take a victory losing yet again, heavily to West Sussex 1.
The forth session yet again saw the Kent 2 pick up another big win to put them in the top 5 and looking for certain success. Kent 3 only managed a draw and Kent 1 still stuck in the starting blocks with zero points.
The fifth and final session was drawing close with Kent 2 losing 4 – 7 going into the last end and needing to win to be sure of victory and bringing the trophy home to Kent. Unfortunately they were unable to muster any more shots, dropping another and losing 8 – 4 overall. This was there first defeat of the day and it put them out the running for either first or second shout. Kent 3 managed to grab another good victory with Kent 1 snatching there first win of the day, winning narrowly 11 – 10, having dropped 7 on the last end!!!
The overall winners of the day were 4 young lads from Warwickshire with East Sussex coming in 2nd place, Cambridgeshire in 3rd and Kent 2 in 4th place.
All the players, parents and the Kent youth management team had a good day. The whole team eagerly awaits the nice summer break to fully recharge for another exciting season of bowling ahead.
Gary Best
Kent Youth Team Administrator
The Kent teams and results are below.
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Kent 1 |
Kent 2 |
Kent 3 |
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Skip |
Michael Best |
Michael Dooray |
Christopher Philpott |
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3 |
Ashley Sayer |
Peter Foster |
Melanie Cooper |
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2 |
Wayne Wellard |
Coral Lucas |
Melissa Cooper |
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Lead |
Catherine Foster |
Dean Lucas |
Debbie Tomlinson |
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Kent 1 |
v |
West Sussex 3 |
Lost 3 - 5 |
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Kent 1 |
v |
West Sussex 2 |
Lost 2 - 8 |
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Kent 1 |
v |
West Sussex 1 |
Lost 2 - 9 |
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Kent 1 |
v |
Devon |
Lost 3 - 8 |
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Kent 1 |
v |
Cambridgeshire |
Won 11 - 10 |
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Total of 2 points (-21 shots) 18th place out of 22 teams |
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Kent 2 |
v |
West Midlands 1 |
Won 9 - 3 |
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Kent 2 |
v |
West Midlands 2 |
Won 7 - 4 |
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Kent 2 |
v |
West Sussex 2 |
Won 15 - 2 |
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Kent 2 |
v |
West Sussex 1 |
Won 11 - 4 |
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Kent 2 |
v |
Lancashire |
Lost 4 - 8 |
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Total of 8 points (+ 25 shots) 4th place out of 22 teams |
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Kent 3 |
v |
West Midlands 2 |
Lost 4 - 10 |
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Kent 3 |
v |
West Sussex 3 |
Lost 3 - 8 |
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Kent 3 |
v |
West Sussex 2 |
Won 11 - 5 |
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Kent 3 |
v |
West Sussex 1 |
Drew 5- 5 |
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Kent 3 |
v |
Devon |
Won 11- 8 |
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Total of 5 points (-2 shots) 14th place out of 22 teams |
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Match Report - England
U18's v Hampshire
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On the 26th March 2006, four Kent County Juniors had call ups for the England under 18 Squad to play in a match against Hampshire in Southampton. The four played as a rink with Michael Best as skip, Wayne Wellard at three, Melissa Cooper at two and Debbie Tomlinson leading.
The rink lost their first game 10-9 after coming back from 7-0 down and won there second by a massive 15-7. The England juniors beat Hampshire overall on the day. Promising feedback was received from the England Youth Manager and this will hopefully lead to many more call-ups for the Kent four. So watch this space.....
Kent Juniors in Burwash
Under 18's Singles Success
On Sunday 26th November Christopher Philpott and
Christopher Wood entered the Burwash under 18's Open singles competition. This
competition is played on a Round Robin League basis with 5 qualifying games,
with the winner of the group going through to play in the Knock Out stages.
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Unfortunately for Kent the two Chris’s were drawn in the same group and would have to play against each other at some stage through the day.
Both opening games for the Kent duo started with losses, Chris Philpott losing 3-8 and Christopher Wood losing 3-9, but, following the early game nerves, both boys won their next three games well. This left both boys on 6 points with only one qualifying game to play, the winner of which would go through to the semi-final. The battle of the Chris’s took place with both boys playing exceptionally well, but with only one to go through, Chris Philpott went on to win the game 10 -4.
In the semi-final Chris Philpott's opponent was last year's competition winner. Chris played a solid game and came out a 6 – 3 winner, earning a place in the Final.
The final saw Chris Philpott, face a very good, older opponent from Plumpton SMBC. Despite Chris’s valiant effort he lost 2 -9.
Well done to both boys, who played some excellent bowls, and well done to the Burwash Open Runner–Up Christopher Philpott.
Here are the match scores for your info:
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Chris Philpott |
Chris Wood |
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1st game |
Lost |
3 - 8 |
Lost |
3 - 9 |
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2nd game |
Won |
8 - 5 |
Won |
7 - 2 |
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3rd game |
Won |
8 - 3 |
Won |
9 - 2 |
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4th game |
Won |
12 - 3 |
Won |
10 - 3 |
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5th game Chris v Chris |
Won |
10 - 4 |
Lost |
4 - 10 |
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Chris Philpott won his round robin league and progressed to the semi-finals. |
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Semi-final |
Won |
6 - 3 |
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Final |
Lost |
2 - 9 |
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Bert Allard Memorial Trophy
Results
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Under 25's |
Winner: Runner - Up: |
Gary Best. Robert Berry. |
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Under 18's |
Winner: Runner - Up: |
Michael Best. Rosina Hall. |
Mark Wiedeholz, Tunbury SMBC, won the County Singles title for 2006/07 season at Strood Leisure Centre on Sunday 14 January 2007.
In his semi-final match Mark Wiedeholz was drawn against Gary Best, Downswood SMBC, and came out winning 11-4.
The second semi-final was between Tim Rycraft, Langley SMBC and Mick Spurgeon, Hamstreet SMBC. After 5 ends M Spurgeon was 3-2 up and the close game continued up to the 8th end when T Rycraft was 5-6 down. M Spurgeon was able to maintain his lead by taking 3 shots on the last end to win 9-5.
In the final M Spurgeon took 3 shots on the first end, but was unable to score again and M Wiedeholz won the game 15-3.
Rita and Tony Horn, Culverstone SMBC, won the County Pairs title for 2006/07 season at Strood Leisure Centre on Sunday 17 December 2006.
In their semi-final Rita and Tony Horn were up against Thomas Coles, Langley SMBC and Chris England, Tovil SMBC. At the end of the 8th end the game was tied 6-6 after the Culverstone pair had been 6-2 in the lead after five ends. The final end resulted in one shot being won by the Culverstone pair, who won 7-6 overall.
The second semi-final was between Alan Ellis and Ray Ryder, Tunbury SMBC and Jeff and Clare Vanns, Downswood SMBC. The first half of this match was also close with the two teams being tied at 5-5 after the 5th end. The Tunbury pair then pulled ahead to win 11-7.
In the final the Culverstone pair were 3-4 down after five ends but pulled away to win 11-6.
The triple of Peter Blackman and Jan and Jim Davey, Burham SMBC, won the County Triples title at Strood Leisure Centre on Sunday 11 February 2007.
In their semi-final match the Burham triple were playing Judith Eccles, Jim Hallett and Keith Austin, Hamstreet SMBC. After 5 ends the score was 6 shots each and the close game continued with the final end starting with a winner guaranteed without the need of an extra end. The score after 8 ends was 8 shots all with the Burham triple taking 2 shots in the final end to win 10 shots - 8.
The second semi-final was between Michael Best, Martin Bull and Gary Best, Downswood SMBC and Alan Clark, Frank Davis and Ann Lester, Chalk Village SMBC. The Downswood triple were well on top throughout the game and eventually run out winners 11 shots - 1.
In the final the Burham triple lead after 5 ends 5 shots to 4. From that stage onwards the Downswood triple were unable to win another end with the final score being 12 shots - 4 in favour of the Burham triple.
The four of Sonia Watson, Michael Doorey, Colin Watson and Irene Benton won the County fours title at Strood Leisure Centre on Sunday 15 April 07.
In their semi-final match the Burham SMBC four played Cliff Henry, Steve Barratt, Philip Ramsden and Nicola Ramsden. In a very close match the Burham four were 5-2 up after 4 ends and then dropped 6 shots on the fifth end. After eight ends they had regained the lead by 10 shots - 9 with the final end having to be replayed following the jack being knocked off the mat. In the replayed end the Burham four picked up one shot to win the game 11-9.
The second semi-final was between Chris England, Danny Cosgree, Bob Smith and Tim Rycraft playing the Hawkinge SMBC four of Jody Frampton, Gary Allard, Gary Best and Ted Messer. In another tight game the Hawkinge four were 4-6 down after 5 ends, but had pulled back to 7-7 after 8 ends. In the final end one shot for the Hawkinge four carried them through to the final.
The final also produced a close match. The Hawkinge four went into a 4-0 lead after 2 ends but after the fifth end the Burham four had pulled them back to lead 5 shots - 4. After 7 ends the score was 7-7 and a replayed eighth end, following a jack of the mat, found the Burham four with a three shot lead at 9-6. The Hawkinge four were able to regain that loss during the final end to tie the 9 ends at 9 shots each. With the extra end being played the Hawkinge lead put the jack into the ditch, but his toucher ended up on the opposite side of the ditch. Following a tense end of drawing to the ditch line the Burham four came out winners with two shots to win 11-9.
KCSMBA Club
Championships. Match Report - Sunday 18 March 2007.
Winners: Warden Bay SMBC. Bob
Cracknell, Henry Payne and Norma Mackness.
Runners - Up: Burham SMBC. Pam and Bill Frost
and Shirley Boozer.
Warden Bay won the Kent County Club Championships for 2006/07 held at Strood Leisure Centre on Sunday 18 March 07 by winning all their games. It was also Warden Bay's first time of entry into the competition.
A total of 20 clubs entered 30 teams into the competition. In a change of format, this year's competition allowed all competitors to play at the same time with rest periods between the six games.
Borden SMBC, represented by June and Peter Gardiner and Joanne Begent, took third place.
Details of top positions are below:
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1st |
Warden Bay SMBC |
R Cracknell |
12Pts |
+22 shots |
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2nd |
Burham SMBC |
B Frost |
10Pts |
+26 shots |
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3rd |
Borden SMBC |
P Gardiner |
10Pts |
+17 shots |
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4th |
Tunstall SMBC |
B Cull |
9Pts |
+16 shots |
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5th |
Whiteoak SMBC |
B Francis |
8Pts |
+25 shots |
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6th |
Harrietsham SMBC |
T Uren |
8Pts |
+16 shots |
ESMBA National
Qualifiers - April 2007
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DISCIPLINE |
NAME |
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Under 18's |
P Foster, Hawkinge SMBC; J Smith, Chiddingstone SMBC. |
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Singles |
G Best. |
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Pairs |
G Allard, G Best. |
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Triples |
J Frampton, G Allard, T Messer. (Losing semi-finalists at the National finals) |
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Fours |
J Frampton, G Allard, T Messer, G Best. (Losing semi-finalists at the National finals) |
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Mixed Fours |
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The Under 18's Woodbridge Trophy took place on the 6th May 07 at the Caroline Chisholm School, Northampton. A total of sixteen teams entered from twelve different counties. Kent entered two teams this year. Team 1 consisted of: Rosina Hall, Wayne Wellard, Christopher Wood and Christopher Philpott. Team 2 where: Stacey Carmichael, Peter Foster and two participants from the West Midlands. Both teams played six games of seven ends each, throughout the day. The results are as follows:
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Kent 1 |
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Kent 2 |
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Game 1 |
Drew 6 - 6 |
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Lost 2 - 13 |
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Game 2 |
Lost 3 - 8 |
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Lost 2 - 14 |
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Game 3 |
Won 17 - 3 |
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Lost 3 - 17 |
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Game 4 |
Won 9 - 2 |
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Won 11 - 3 |
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Game 5 |
Lost 4 - 11 |
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Lost 4 - 7 |
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Game 6 |
Lost 5 - 16 |
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Won 5 - 3 |
The event was very enjoyable and both teams played very well.
The runners-up this year were Devon and the winning team consisted of four players from different counties.
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Kent Juniors with Mark Wiedeholz, Samantha Murphy, Chris England. |
Malling Short Mat Triples League won the
Inplay Inter-League competition held at Ditton Community Centre on Saturday 23
September 2006. The Malling League hosted the day's competition.
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Malling League with the trophy. |
It was a very close fought competition all day and it was not until the
last couple of games that a winner appeared. Maidstone were the front runners
up until these last few games and unfortunately one of their teams dropped
their last game letting others go in front. The day was enjoyed by everyone
taking part and there was some really magnificent bowling produced by the
players.
Teams from the following clubs represented their Leagues:
Maidstone & District Triples League:
Boughton Monchelsea: D Holt, P Finnis and W
Ball. Shorne: D Coppock, R Bardoe and R Baker. Tovil: C England, T Jones and A
Connors.
Malling League:
Aylesford: T Drew, A Tucker and L Lionet.
Burham: I Benson, M Simmons and S Watson. Ditton: J Day, B Crittenden and D
Ford.
South East League:
Dymchurch: G Crew, M Mattock and M Thurgood.
Hawkinge: S Foster, P Foster and R Berry. Stone in Oxney: M Burt, L Burt and L
Freeman.
Swale League:
Borden: R Anns, S Prime and J Prime.
Newington "A": T Desmond, J Desmond and P Carlow. Newington
"B": J Faulkner, J Faulkner and A Faulkner.
West Kent League:
Apples: K Iveson, D Iveson and G Clark.
Kemsing: J Basset, R Wynn and D Burgin. St Marys Platt: J Rider, C Groom and D
Groom.
The results table is as
below.
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Played |
Won |
Drawn |
Lost |
Shots |
Pts |
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MALLING |
12 |
7 |
0 |
5 |
+35 |
14 |
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SOUTH EAST KENT |
12 |
7 |
0 |
5 |
+5 |
14 |
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MAIDSTONE |
12 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
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13 |
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SWALE |
12 |
5 |
1 |
6 |
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11 |
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WEST KENT |
12 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
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