A LOOK BACK IN TIME - ALAN TOWE 14.05.2003

Old Oscott WMC were this week’s biggest winners in the Aston League, chalking up a 7-2 scoreline against Tennis Courts with the help of a 160 break from J.Morris. R.Earl (Heartlands) hit a maximum in his side’s 5-4 home success over Kings Ex Service. K.C.A, King Edward and Yew Tree were also 5-4 winners in their respective games against Hardy Spicers, Aston Social and Highcroft. Brookvale Sinners beat Mitre 6-3.

Anyone wishing to enter a team in the Aston Summer League should contact Bill Morris on either 0121-680-8218 or mobile 17791-769913 before this coming Sunday as that is the day the league will be holding their final meeting before the season gets underway. The meeting, which will be held at the King Edward, Lichfield Road, Aston at 11-00am.

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With only three fixtures remaining in the Forest of Arden Winter league, Highwood Arrows effectively made the title theirs this week when they beat second in the table Red Arrows 6-3 to give them an eight points advantage. Bob Nixon chalked up a maximum 170 break for Highwood Arrows. Third placed Highwood were also in top form in their 6-3 win over Three Horse Shoes, none throwing any better than Nigel Green who recorded a superb seven darts leg for Highwood, a 120 break then a score of 171 and double five.

Fourth placed Hobs Meadow won 7-2 at home to Farringdon Social while fifth in the league Glades returned to winning ways, beating Stechford Social 6-3 after losing by a massive 8-1 to Red Arrows last week.

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The second round of the Bob Price Memorial Trophy was on the agenda for the South West Birmingham Clubs Summer League. First division Greenland s Arrows were made to fight all the way for their 4-3 win by third division side Longbridge 26ers, Terry Cuff saving Arrows blushes by winning the decider. A Harvey (Kings Norton RBL) notched a maximum in his team’s 6-1 win against Shenley Lane.

Other teams winning through to the next round are, Greenlands, Bournbrook Arrows and Tascos Social who handed out a 9-0 whitewash to Northfield Ladies.

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The Small Heath league completed their season when Custard House and Gunmakers played a rearranged fixture. Heartlands had already won the title and the runners up spot guaranteed by Custard House irrespective of the outcome of the final game. The result was a 7-2 win for Custard House.

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Gate Inn hold pole position in division one of the Longwood league following their 5-3 home win over Queens ‘A’. Second placed White Lion could only manage a 4-4 draw with Queens ‘B’. Both of the top two teams are now on 8 points.

In division two leaders Two Gates Club suffered a shock 5-3 defeat at Three Horse Shoes. However, they hold on to the top spot on average over Mercian, who won 5-3 at the Plough and Harrow giving them a similar nine points to Two Gates Club.

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A final reminder that the Canley Sports and Social Darts Open will be staged this coming Saturday, 17th May at the club in Marler Road, Canley, Coventry, CV4 8BU. For an entry fee of £5 (£7 on the day) there is a guaranteed first prize of £500 and runner’s up of £200. Cheques should be made payable to Canley Sports and Social Club and posted to the club. Closing date for postal entries is May 10th. 

Anyone requiring any further information should ring either 07879-655093 or 07956-690959.

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