A Look Back in Time - Alan Towe 2001-02-14
The Harborne and District Winter League have been engaged in the second round of their Wadsworth Cup. Two George players in top form were V.Gould and E.Simpson. Gould hit a 180 and checked out in nine darts, while Simpson had a tremendous 161 finish and he also won in nine darts. Nevertheless, in a tension packed game the close 5-4 verdict went in favour of league leaders Lickey Banker. Bartley Green Social Flights handed out a shock 9-0 whitewash to the Stonehouse, Avenus Social and Hobsons Choice also won by a similar margin in their fixtures with Stonehouse Ladies and Highlander Ladies. A 160 break by C.Steadman (Midland Red) and S.Riddick (Bartley Green Social Club) helped their respective teams to wins over Stores ‘A’ and Hillyfields.
In the “Round Robin” Consolation CupNew Inns had a comfortable 8-1 success over Stonehouse Flights while Village Stump had to work a little harder for their 6-3 win against the Coronation Club.
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Dave Shorthouse, leader of the Bass Breweries sponsored Minworth Individual League did not have a game this week. This gave second placed Tony Randell, with a game in hand, an opportunity to reduce the six point’s deficit. Unfortunately, despite hitting a 180, Randell went down 2-1 to Ian Humphries and was only able to pull back one point.
Trevor Frost hit a maximum and chalked up the league’s fastet leg as he went out in eleven darts in his 2-1 win over Ian Humphries. Paul Burnham and Steve Davis also recorded maximums.
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In the semi finals of the Presidents Cup in the Forest of Arden Winter League both games finished with 5-4 scorelines. After beating second placed Silver Wings 5-4 in the league last week, red Arrows repeated the result in the cup. Highwood booked their place in the final by accounting for the Harvester.
The Consolation Cup has reached the quarter finals. The two Hobs Meadow teams were in superb form as they both won 8-1. Mixes beat Cock and Hens, while Hobs Meadow took out Poachers Pocket. In the other two games Old Bill and Bull lost 6-3 to Stechford Social and Mackadown Social defeated Warwick Aero.
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Boldmere Settlers were in fine form in division one of the Four Oaks and District League as they romped to a 9-0 success against Electric Arrows. In the second division J.Burke (S.S.Mary and Johns) won his game in just eight darts as his team went on to win 6-3 against the Mile Oak.
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The Ace of Clubs Ladies Charity Darts Team are in action on Saturday (17-02-01) when they will be taking on the Harborne League at the Hillyfields, Quinton Road, Harborne. The match will get underway at 8-30pm, entrance to the exhibition is free. All proceeds will go to a charity of the league’s choice.
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No change at the top ofdivision one of the Longwood Winter League as the two top teams Dolphin and White Lion ‘A’ recorded 6-2 wins over respective opponents Pip Club and Mercian. In the second division leaders Wilnecote Club had a 5-3 win at the Two Gates Club, while second placed Railway went one better with a 7-1 home success against the R.A.F.Club.
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Congratulations to S.Searle and S.Hunt (Sheldon Heath Flights) who with a final victory over D.Bourne and J.Bourne (Red Hill) have lifted the Small Heath Winter League Doubles title. Losing semi finalists were T.Randell / K.Maloney (Custard House) and N.Cook / J.Young (Red Hill).
Winning numbers in the league’s latest draw for their “Dartt’o” game are, Ist 201 (serial No AH864256) for £38, 2nd 105 (serial No AH732625) for £22, 3rd 152 (serial No AG213157) for £16.
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