Scoring 30, 30 and 34 for a total of 94 points, Eddie "Bully" Daniels, 41, ensured the Canasta Cup returned to Blackpool. In a surprising result the tournament was won by just one point and snatched from arch-rival Terry Large. This years tournament, as ever, courted controversy when Eddie, in a bewildering tantrum (presumably suspecting he had lost by one point) accused Mr Large of being a "Cheating Bastard", words that had echoed throughout the whole tournament. | It seems this year the handicaps were, after all, about right and accusations of impropriety were clearly unjustified. Even when it was pointed out to him by fellow golfers that he had a good chance of winning when the points were added up he threatened to throw the CIOMI trophy in the sea. Calm was restored shortly after and fellow players were relieved when the results were announced. "I'm REALLY pleased you won" quipped Terry Large, 55. |
