A TOTAL of 168 players from 26 different clubs as far away as Gloucester and Essex came to Launceston to compete for the ever popular Duchy Shield last week. Play started at 7.20am and concluded at 6.30pm, with the top eight all separated by one point. Launceston pair Dave Bundy and Chris James topped the scores — leaving the former speechless — whilst M Gee and N Wreford, also of Launceston, came fifth.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.