World Builders stumped in Tobago

The Trinidad and Tobago Scrabble Association recently hosted a two-day tournament in Tobago at Bishop’s High School between Trincity Word Builders and Tobago Pioneers. On the first day the visitors beat Pioneers 18-7 but the home team was in better form on the second winning 20-5. Crompton Welch was the main force behind Trincity’s success, winning all ten of his matches and being adjudged “Most Outstanding Player”. Among the women Sardia Rampersad recorded the highest play of 122 on the day. Leslie Charles was the closest to Welch with nine wins out of 10 followed by Sylvia Bellerand with eight out of 10.

Trincity was in action this weekend at home to Arima United but the invaders edged them out 13-12. Welch was again the “Most Outstanding Player” winning four out of five games. Next was Marguerida de Souza followed by Pearl Manswell who also recorded four out of five wins. Rampersad also kept her highest play accolade with 158 points. Arima travel next to Tobago to play Pioneers at Bishop’s on June 14 and 15. For more information call association Public Relations Officer Kathleen Stephens 759-9614.