A Look Back In Time - Alan Towe 21.11.2001
In their first season in the Forest of Arden Winter League the Farringdon are not having what could be called an impressive start. However, one team that is definitely not having a good time against the Farringdon is the Highwood. With a 6-3 result Farringdon were the first team to defeat Highwood in the league this season and now they have completed a double as they have taken them out of the Presidents Cup, in the preliminary round, again with a 6-3 margin.
League leaders Hobs Meadow took a 2-0 lead at home to the Harvester, only to find themselves trailing 3-2. Nevertheless, Hobs stuck to their task and went on to win 6-3. Also through to the next round are Red Arrows who beat Solihull Borough Flights 5-4.
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The newcomers are setting the pace in the Minworth Social Individual League as Mark Hollyoak, following his 2-1 win over Barry Stephens and 3-0 success against Chris Forsyth. leads the field with 38 points. Just four points adrift of Hollyoak is Peter Allen, another player in his first season. Peter, who has played one fixture less than Hollyoak, also recorded 2-1 and 3-0 wins against respective opponents Gordon Clinton and Terry Clinton.
No less than thirteen 180’s were hit this week with Dave Shorthouse, Pat Koyce, Carl Betteridge and Peter Allen each notching two. John Ainsworth, Mick Smith, Mick Bagley, Steve Cain and Trevor Frost all hit one.
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An 8-1 win at Ward End Ex Service Club as taken Saltley Flights into pole position in the Small Heath Winter League, clear leaders on six points. Second placed Sheldon Heath Flights lost for the first time this season when they went down 7-2 at home to the Red Devils. The two teams, plus Custard House ‘A’ are all on four points.
Custard House ‘B’ remain the only team without a win so far.
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With leaders Three Horse Shoes having a bye this week in division one of the Longwood Winter League, second in the table White Lion took full advantage and reduced the deficit to just one point with their 6-2 home win over the Dolphin.
In division two Railway steamed on with a 6-2 success against their nearest rivals Royal Oak (Kingsbury) to open up a four points lead at the top of the table. Following the leading pair comes four teams on seven points, Plough and Harrow, Mercian, Progressive Club and Cue Sports.
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In the West Midlands Super League, reigning champions Tipton will be playing their first home match of the campaign this weekend and the first at their new home venue Tipton Sports and Social Club. Taking on the champions will be Smethwick ‘B’.
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