E.L.T.C American Night 13th Dec'07

The finialists

Last Thursday night saw 20 hardy soles take to the courts in the latest American Night competition to be held at the club. There were several close contests on the night, most notably involving Hugh Maguire who won all his five matches by the same 3-2 margin, a series of results that edged him into the final. Meanwhile Jenny Humphries and Bernie Cornyn were giving it loads in their matches with a total of six, 4-1 victories between the two of them, assuring them both a place in the final as well

some of the players The last finalist was a close run thing between the ever improving Eamon “Razer” Rasdale, Donal Burns and John Griffen, playing in his first American tournament for several years. Donal just about prevailed and so the scene was set. Bernie and Donal against the current holders Jenny and Hugh. After a very entertaining and nail biting final the latter retained their title by a 3-1 scoreline.

The finalists each received a yule tide log specially designed and made by Seamus O,Connell .A big thank you to the “Griff” and Jenny Cruickshank for laying on a splendid spread of Christmas goodies and mulled wine,not forgetting the organiser Reg Bruce who kept things rolling along in his own inimitable fashion.