About WDF World Cup Men Teams 1983

Champion
WDF World Cup Men Teams Photographer: MasterCaller.com Eric Bristow Keith Deller-MBE John Lowe Dave Whitcombe

The English dominate WDF World Cup IV, which was held in Edinburgh on 21 and 22 October. At the WDF General meeting, Peter McMenamin of Australia is elected as the new chairman to replace Bill Turner of New Zealand. For the first time there is also a separate WDF World Cup for women.

The ladies play with two per country. In addition to the Overall WDF World Cup, they also compete for medals in the singles and pairs. 21 countries compete in Scotland, including the debutants Norway and Germany. For the ladies, 19 countries participate in their first WDF World Cup

In the team event, this year the British countries lead the way. England, Wales and Scotland reach the semi-finals together with the strong Swedish team. The Dutch foursome Leo de Oude, Rick Daniels, Ellis Elsevijf & Pieter Kessels put up a great fight in the quarterfinals against Sweden, but have to bow their heads to Bjørn Enqvist, Stefan Lord, Peter Hamberg & John Marcusson in the end, 9-7.

In the semi-finals, Danny Cunningham, Peter Masson, Harry Patterson & Jocky Wilson on behalf of Scotland then win big against the Swedes 9-1. In the other semi-final, defending champions Eric Bristow, Keith Deller, John Lowe & Dave Whitcombe compete on behalf of England against Alan Evans, Peter Locke, Ceri Morgan & Leighton Rees from Wales. England wins the uneven battle against Wales with 9-3.

The final was a real thriller. Wales and England balance each other perfectly and it takes a seventeenth and decisive leg. Both captains take their responsibility and John Lowe wins the deciding leg against Jocky Wilson. England wins 9-8 against the Scots and takes the gold in the team tournament for the third time in a row.

Callers Of WDF World Cup Men Teams 1983

WDF World Cup Men Teams 1983

Ingliston Hall in
Edinburgh, SCO
Organizer:
World Darts Federation
Sponsor:
Silk Cut
Participants:
84
Start Date:
21 Oct 1983
End Date:
22 Oct 1983