The Mid Devon Bowling League was founded at Dawlish on 29th January 1914.

The following clubs were represented: Bovey Tracey, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Shaldon and Teignmouth (The Den).

The advisability of forming a league for Mid Devon was unanimously adopted.

Each Club agreed to pay an equal share towards providing a shield as a Perpetual Trophy to be played for on a League principle.

The Shield is now displayed at Newton Abbot BC.

The league is open to all Bowls Devon registered clubs within a twenty (20) mile radius of Newton Abbot Bowling Club.