Tyneside lost to Penrith 3 – 4 in the first round at Penrith, played on Wednesday 1st May.
Results: Tyneside names first – David Millener (7) and Eric Nixon (8) beat John Henderson (4.5) and Philip Chapman (18) 26-16
Terry Vernazza (4) lost to Ian Tupling (9) 14-26
Derek Johnson (12) lost to Robin Swindells (11) 6-26
Terry beat John 26-17
David beat Ian 26-18
Eric lost to Robin 13-26
Derek lost to Philip 17-24
It was noted that Aunt Emma from Penrith made an appearance…