Britain loses to Germany, but feeling no pain

British teams claim drinking too much beer made them lose in the 72nd World Marbles Championships against Germany for the second year in a row. . .

Several hundred people watched the action as it unfolded in the 6ft diameter rings set up in the car park of The Greyhound pub.

However, as the effects of alcohol set in among some of the British entries, reigning champions Saxonia Globe Snippers held their nerve to retain the World Marbles Cup after winning it for Germany for the first time last year. . .

Championship spokeswoman Julia McCarthy-Fox said: "The British players have lost their marbles altogether. It was too much alcohol and not enough practise.
"They have had so much to drink they are not even too bothered at the moment. They are vowing to practise and win next year."

Posted by David on April 20, 2003 3:51 PM