A Look Back In Time 09.12.2009
There was a shock for newcomers Forget-Me-Not in division two of the Sheldon and District Winter League as they went down 5-4 at Yardley and District Darts Team. In addition to losing the fixture they have also lost the number one spot in the division to Custard House who had comprehensive 7-2 win at home to Maggies. Bottom of the second division Redhill Tavern Flights chalked up their first win in nine when they won 5-4 at home to Shannons.
In the premier division Saltley Amateur Gardeners made it nine wins in as many games, a convincing 8-1 victory at Red Lion, who are fifth in the table to uphold their four points advantage over Mackadown Social and Olton RBL, who in turn beat Crown ‘A‘ 5-4 and Iron Horse 6-3.
Highwood had a close 5-4 home win against Yardley Ex Colts to stay on top of division one, but only on average from Kingshurst Labour Club who won 7-2 against Willclare Sports and Social.
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With Beaufort Social Club having a bye this week in the Small Heath League, Mitre took full advantage beating Redhill Tavern 7-2 to take them back into pole position with a superior average and still a game in hand of Beaufort.
Potcheen Still moved to within two points of the leading duo with a 5-4 win over Custard House. Emerald Club beat Wagon and Horses by the same margin.
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The Four Oaks and District League produced wins for the leaders of all three divisions this week. In the first division Sutton Sports had a 6-3 home win over Cross Keys PPA stretching their unbeaten run to five games. Red Lion Flights secured their first win of the campaign against White Lion, a 7-2 home success, father and son T and D Vickers both recorded a 180 for White Lion.
Division two leaders The Fox had a comprehensive 8-1 home win over Deer’s Leap Stags making it six wins in a row and their K.Shepherd not only hit a 180 but also chalked up an eight darts game.
In the third division top team Drakes Drum had a tough away game against third in the table Royal Oak, but nevertheless returned with a 6-3 victory, C. Turnbull recording his third maximum of the season for the leaders.
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Rileys Red Arrows, march on at the top of division one of the, Forest of Arden Winter League, adding a 7-2 win over Highwood Arrows to their previous three wins to keep them in pole position on 8 points. Old Bill and Bull, after a 6-3 win at Victoria Flights stay second two points behind Rileys. At the other end of the table it was Sheldon Arrows who got the better of the 5-4 verdict against Golden Acres who remain at the foot of the table.
In division two Sheldon Flights made it four consecutive wins when they beat Greville Arms 7-2 and Harvester hang on to second place following their close 5-4 verdict at home to third placed, Rileys Flights.
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In division two of the Pip Club League leaders North Warwick Cricket Club were surprisingly held to an 8-8
draw at middle of the table Two Gates Club and now have just a one point lead over their nearest rivals Kettlebrook Club who had a massive 12-4 home win against third placed Gate Inn.
The top two teams in division one both won, Red Lion ’A’ beating Queens Head 13-3 and second placed Glascote Club winning 9-7 at the Three Horse Shoes.
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No change at the top of the Gulp League as all of the top five teams recorded wins. Leaders Tribe won 6-1 against Pickwick, Trotters had a 4-3 win at Devils, there was a 5-2 success for Lions against Roost, hile St Andrews won 4-3 at Shaftmoor and fifth placed Rebbels won 5-2 away to Beasts.
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