NEW BALLS PLEASE

Craig Newell came along to watch Mick Stevens make his debut for the Dudley League B’ team and as a joke said that if we were short of players he would play, within 2 weeks he was captaining the side.
A fully committed “Bomber” bought himself a set of woods but it wasn’t until he returned them to the shop to exchange them, that his first win came along.

WILL THE REAL MICK STEVENS PLEASE STAND UP

“There’s only TWO Micky Stevens” was the cry from the sidelines as the ‘Governer’ claimed his first club win.
The ‘Governer’ has become one of the club’s most important members playing over 60 games in his first season.
With him practising so often, he may become as good as his namesake by this time next year.. But don’t BET on it !!!!!

Chris Swindells found it tough in the competitive Oldbury League during 2004, though after match quiz competitions were a breeze and the Hilly House pub pop pickers raised £40 for charity and forced the gaffer to switch to sport.

Home & H'way

The laws of Bowling were broken this year as Mike ‘Geordie’ Stobbs answered his mobile phone just 4 ends into his debut.
Leading 5-2 against Ladies County star Jenny Geary, the Glasscutters decided to claim the game. Much argument followed and finally Glasscutters backed down to allow the game to continue. Stobbsy eventually went down 5-21.
Glasscutters were also unhappy about the young Geordie’s choice of language during the contest, to which Stobbsy said “I’m a f$£%£n’ Geordie, what do you f£$%$£n’ expect”

CHELSKI FOR SHORT

Newboy, John Herron (above) caused a stir in the Dudley League due to his insistence to play in shorts.
Having been left out of the side due to league rules for the Baggeridge match. Chelsea fan John came along to watch the team and stood on the side wearing full length trousers.

Ah Canna play I’m in jail

Geordie Mike failed to show for a South Staffs league match due to an altercation with the authorities. Rumours of what actually happened spread like wild fire but House On The Hill can reveal the truth….

Stobbsy and fellow Hilly House newboy, Paul Lundy went to London and went for a drink or two, After finding that ‘Newcastle Brown Ale’ was unavailable, he was offered a pint of ‘Whitbred’

Stobbsy went to the Gents leaving Paul to “watch me pint”

A large black lady standing near to where the bowlers were sitting let go an almighty
bottom burp and upon arriving back to his pint, Mike could taste the after shock.

Geordie, Stobbs was understandably upset and confronted the woman, “H’way lass, you fart in ma Whitbred ?”

“No, I’m Tessa Sanderson” came the reply.

EKKER'S SECRET WEAPON

The senior citizen’s side for 2004 boasted a new secret weapon as Eric Clarke signed on to become another new addition to the Hilly House family. “Ekker” has quickly become a favourite with the House’s supporters due to his unorthodox bowling style.