Central Division players start well at SW Open (California)
Anna Witt (CEN) and Janice Bell (NW) finished day 1 of the women's pairs at 3-1, moving them into the championship flight for day two. Witt (skip) and Bell defeated a couple of quality opponents, defeating Webster and Hyland as well also Banares and Masterson. 22 women's teams are entered in the pairs competition of the SW Open Lawn Bowls tournament. Play continues.
One the men's side, Central Division is represented by Steve Nelson and Max Cavender who are joined by Jim Hempe (SW) in the triples' competition. Nelson and co. finished day 1 at 2-1, but beat two strong teams - Adams, Bird and Nelson, all of Canada, and Courtney, Dunn and Nunes, all of SW division. 32 men's triples teams are entered. Play continues.