A Look Back In Time 13.12.2006
Warwickshire’s indifferent season in the premier division of the Kaliber BDO Inter Counties Championship continues as in their most recent fixture, a home tie with Hampshire they went down19-17,their third defeat in four games.
The ladies ‘B’ began the weekend’s encounter, Helen Rigg (18.75) helping them to a 3-3 draw, but still seeking their first win of the campaign. The men’s ‘B’ team also finished all square at six each, their top man being Lee Harris with a 27.37 average.
Sunday’s games saw the ladies chalk up a 4-2 victory to maintain their unbeaten record which has produced two wins and two draws. Taking the match award was Trina Gulliver, who recorded a very creditable 27.18 average. The final match saw the men’s ’A’ go down 8-4, Tom Aldridge’s 32.10average earning him the team’s award.
Not a very good end to the year, however, with five more games to play there are more than enough points to play for to ensure Warwickshire’s position in the premier division, but wins are needed sooner rather than later.
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The George, Midland Red and Smethwick Labour Club all continue to impress in their bid for honours in the Harborne and District Winter League. Both the George and Midland Red registered 8-1 wins, the former at Bartley Green F.C, while the Red’s travelled to Quinton Members Club Flights for their win. Smethwick Labour also played away and accounted for their opponents, the Cock Inn with a 7-2 scoreline.
In the other fixtures there was an 8-1 home win for Bartley Green Social Club against Hillyfields, while 7-2 was the margin by which Quinborne and Quinton Members Club beat respective opponents Stonehouse and Avenue Social. Thurlestone and Harborne Stores in turn had close 5-4 wins over Raven and Pheasant.
On the individual scene P.Brotherton (Midland Red), J.Coggins (Stonehouse) and N.Wrighton (Hillyfields) all had 160 breaks, while Raven’s J.Good checked out in ten darts.
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Division one of the Four Oaks and District League saw the top four teams play against the bottom four teams this week and all of the results went as would be expected. Leaders Midland Red won 8-1 at Hardy Spicer to give them 12 points from seven games. Level on points with Midland Red but with an inferior average is Sportsmans Rest, who beat Hill Social 6-3. Third in the table Boot Flights won 8-1 at home to Anvil Nomads and Old Oscott Arrows accounted for their local rivals Old Oscott WMC with a 6-3 result.
In the second division Red Lion Flights, Deer’s Leap and Boldmere Sports are all on eight points, but Deer’s Leap have a played one game fewer than the other two.
T.Tyrie (Hardy Spicer) and J.Morris (Sportsmans Rest) both hit a maximum.
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With only a couple of fixtures remaining in the Small Heath League Mitre are six points to the good over their nearest rivals Custard House and Victoria 301 Club. At the other end of the table the Victoria have the unenviable record of having played twelve games and are still seeking their first win of the almost completed season.
Emerald Club, with six points are top of the Shadow League, Victoria Flights and Wagon and Horse are two points adrift.
