STOKE Prior Bowling Club made it safely through to the Big Crown Major Cup second round with a huge 109-shot victory over Tally Ho 'B'.

Last Thursday's result saw emphatic wins for club players Bob Hale, 21-2, Colin Mortiboys, 21-3, and Peter Dean, 21-4.

The success now sets up a meeting with old adversaries Selly Park in the second round scheduled for Monday, May 12.