Darts News – A West Midlands Round Up By Alan Towe
The latest results for the Sheldon and District Winter League provided a shock for premier division reigning champions Saltley Amateur Gardeners as they lost 6-3 to current leaders Crown at Shard End. Crown at Shard End are now the only unbeaten team in the premier division and have a two points lead over both Saltley and Mackadown Social, plus a further advantage with their superior average.
Yardley Ex Colts dropped from second to fourth in division one after a 5-4 defeat away to Baldwin Bears, who move up one place to second. Baldwin, Holy Souls and Ex Colts are all two points adrift of leaders Banbury Club, who still boast a 100% win record.
Division two could not be any closer as the top two teams Crown-Forget-Me-Not and Sheldon Marlborough Flights have both won all four of their games and in turn defeated Meadway Sports and Social and Langley Hall Sports and Social Flights 7-2 to keep them also level on average.
Full Results:Week 5:Premier Division:- George V 2 (J.Savage 100, G.King 100,108b, C.Grimes 123, A.Savage 100, J.Hinson 121, D.Sutton 119b) Old Bill and Bull 7 (R.Lucas 137, A.Daly 2x100, S.Darby 100b,106f,100, J.Harris 100,125, P.Henderson 100), Sheldon Dukes 3 (M.Hicks 100, M O’Donnell 100, S.O’Donnell 100, M.Riley 125, P.Curry 140) Willclare Sports and Social 6 (B.Dixon 2x100,107f, M.Holt 100, R.Allen 100, D.Reid 3x100, F.Dixon 139), Crown at Shard End 6 (S.Hazlett 107b, M.McFall 112b,100,107, N.Parsonage 112b,121,100, A.Hoey 112b, P.Shipley 100, M.Cooper 2x112b, K.Reynolds 100) Saltley Amateur Gardeners 3 (N.Clarke 100, I.McClean 2x100,140, A.Caddick 140, T.White 100,140,120b, P.Sinnett 2x135,112b,100, T.Webster 125), The Pirates 5 (K.Green 115b,100,11 darts game, T.Booth 100, A.Cooksey 3x100, M.Tuner 100,120b,105b) Langley Sports and Social Arrows 4 (P.Nevin 100,110b, S.Bromley 112, D.Heath 100, C Round 100,180,120b, M.Barber 2x100, J.Carter 100, B.Carter 127), Mackadown Social 5 (D.Young 100, A.Kavanagh 140, G.James 116b,2x100, J.Cabana 122b, M.Noonan 120b,104,100b,100, B.Allen 120b, T.McCrave 120b,106f) The Raven 4 (A.Stainfield 126,140, J.Whitehouse 2x100, D.Keatley 100, A.Whitehouse 100, R.Earl 100,140,119, D.Mortiboys 2x100), Division One:- Marston Green Tavern 9 RAFA Club 0 (walkover), Holy Souls 6 (C.Stokes 100,125, T.Evans 119, D.Smith 119, D.Heighway 125, R.McConnell 140) Iron Horse Flights 3 (J.Evans 112b,125,112, F.Ensell 118f), Baldwin Bears 5 (C.Johnson 100b,100,137, M.Cater 100, J.Phillips 100) Yardley Ex Colts 4 (P.Hill 100, R.Mason 100b), Castle Vale Stadium 9 (L.Barberan 100, J.Frost 125, J.Burdett 140, D.Savage 121, G.Taylor 102f, B.Charlton 116b,110) Sheldon Heath Social 0 (C.Roberts 100, D.Sudbury 105, C.Cotter 100), Division Two:- Langley Sports and Social Flights 2 (K.Nixon 100, S.Spencer 100, S.Wasley 140) Sheldon Marlborough Flights 7 (A.Eden 105b,00b,2x100, G.Holloway 100, R.Turner 121, D.Humphries 105, P.Brown 100,10 darts game,116b, N.Rughani 100, M.Murrin 100), Crown-Forget-Me-Not 7 (W.Griffiths 100, C.Kettlewell jnr 100,113,116f, Barry Steptoe 136f,121, S.Gardiner 100) Meadway Sports and Social 2 (S.Bennett 110, M.Shellis 102f), Emerald Flights 5 (P.Webster 100) Shirley RBL Misits 4 (F.Cotsford 121,140, C.De Silva 107, J.Boyce 100, K.Bygrave 100, D.Rutter 128), Ridgemere Social 4 (D.Jones 2x100,112f, C.Matthews 110b, D.Davies 2x100) Small Heath Amatuer Gardeners 5 (C.Hughes 100, D.Hykin 105b, A.Sleath 100), Maggies 4 (W.Swaine 100, E.Molloy 100, B.Swaine 133,100) Highwood Exiles ‘A’ 5 (P.Roscoe 100,100b, A.Payne 110b, J.Sharpe 114, D.Carey 140, S.Payne 100), Late Results:Week 3:- Greville Arms 5 (L.Powell 100, P.Thorley 136b,139, G.Render 100, H.McGladdory 180,100, K.Hull 100, J.Gilfoyle 100) Langley Hall Sports and Social Flights 4, Shirley RBL Misfits 5 (F.Cotsford 105b,101b,140, C.De Silva 140, C.Deery 2x100, R.Randle 100, G.Brown 125, A.McCracken 2x100) Ridgemere Social 4 (D.Hipkiss 102f, D.Jones 2x100, S.Sharpin 2x100, D.Davies 103f,100, A.Phipps 100,100b), Week 4:Division Two:- Highwood Exiles ‘A’ 6 (A.Payne 140, M.Mitchell 100) Shirley RBL Misfits 3 (C.De Silva 105, R.Randle 140, C.Derry 100, M.Hodgson 100).
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It was cup week in the Four Oaks and District League as they staged the preliminary round of their Challenge Cup. The local derby between division two’s Golden Hind and division one’s Golden Hind Arrows saw the former race to an unassailable 5-1 lead before running out 6-3 winners, Golden Hind’s D.Keatley capping a fine night of darts with two maximums and narrowly missing out on a third.
The Beehive were too strong for third division leaders Anvil Nomads, as the division one side roared to a 7-2 victory. Two other first division teams beat third division opponents by the same 7-2 margin, Brookvale Social and Red Lion accounting in turn for Erdington Arrows and Bishop Vesey. Third division The Fox won 7-2 against Erdington Stars, who are currently bottom of division two, while Old Oscott Arrows (div 1) beat Plough and Arrows (div 2) by the same scoreline.
Boldmere Oak, bottom of division three had a monumental task playing away to division one leaders Sutton Sports, who won the opening eight games, C.Hagans and P.Bromley winning the final doubles game 2-1 for Boldmere to put the final score at 8-1.
Full Results:Challenge Cup:Preliminary Round:- Golden Hind Arrows 3 (K.Lumby 2x100, C.Turnbull 120,2x100, J.Clarke 142b,2x100,140, J.Mahon 101,100) Golden Hind 6 (A.Stainfield 100,105,100f, T.Kelly 100, J.Morris jnr 100, D.Keatley 123,2x180,100, A.O’Kereke 100, G.Kimberley 105,100), Anvil Nomads 2 (K.Taylor 100, S.Alexander 100, M.Norton 125) The Beehive 7 (W.Mynard 125,100, M.Partridge 2x100,140,180, N.Clarke 125,3x100,140, K.Reynolds 100b,140,125,2x100, K.Deeley 2x100, T.Reynolds 119,2x100, J.Prince 2x100), Plough and Arrows 2 (N.Robbins 140, A.Humphriss 100b, I.Taylor 112b,140,3x100,109f) Old Oscott Arrows 7 (M.Maher 2x100, A.Mountford 112b,2x100,140,109f, E.Atkins 100, M.Compton 115b,125, L.Jones 100, M.Page 100, D.Page 100), Erdington Arrows 2 (J.Armstrong jnr 100, R.Bazeley 112b,2x100, M.Edwards 3x100,116. J.Cox 100) Brookvale Social 7 (S.Lysaght 125, J.Collins 108b, J.Yates 140,100,139, R.Kelly 3x100,140, W.Naylor 105b,100), The Fox 7 (R.Stanton 120b,2x100, P.Bradley 100b,105, M.Willetts 125, M.Corfield 2x100,140, K.Smith 2x100,125,103f, D.Perry 100b) Erdington Stars 2 (D.A.Jarvis jnr 100, K.Shorthouse 100, L.Shorthouse 122, D.Murray 120b,160b, R. Liggins 100,2x140), Red Lion 7 (M.E.Gaughan 100, B.Hughes 100, D.Vickers 2x100,126, T.Colley 180,123, S.Cain 102b, D.Watkins 100, T.Vickers 121, D.Rawlings 100, D.G.Bond 100, D.Bond 101) Bishop Vesey 2 (C.Sammons 100,101,137, M.Hall 4x100, D.Sammons 100, A.France 125,117, M.Downer 105b), Boldmere Sports 6 (L.Cooksey 121, J.Frost 4x100, I,Lloyd 100, C.Packer 120b,2x100,125, P.A.Seadon 100, C.Morgan 100) Old Oscott WMC 3 (G.Cornbill 100, C.Hawkley 2x100, J.Higgins 100,135), Sutton Sports 8 (N.Smallwood 120b,123, S.Paling 120b, J.Kavanagh 120b, M.Ashton 120b,140, B.Linnecor 100, M.Wild 100,140,132, R.Kavanagh 100, A.T.Lewis 100) Boldmere Oak 1 (P.Hawkeswood 140, P.Bromley 102b, D.Byrne 100, C.Hagans 108b, A.Small 100), Pint Pot Flights had a bye.
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Back in June I wrote about a charity night at Riley’s, Castle Vale in aid of Vinnie Whitehead, who requires sensory lighting as he suffers from Menkes Disease. Vinnie has no funding whatsoever and the cash raised from that evening all went towards his cause.
This coming Friday another evening is planned to raise further money for Vinnie’s cause at St John’s Club, Smiths Wood at around 7.00 to 8.00pm. This is a no ticket event however there will be a donation box with a minimum £2 donation for entry. There will also be loom bands on sale, various raffles including a signed Wayne Rooney boot.
Steve Whatmore will be looking for donations as he will be having his blue hair cut off by Sue Kingdon, plus in addition to this the winners from the June competition will be taking on the professionals.
Why not turn up and support a very worthy cause.
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The Andy Bastable Trophy quarter finals were the order of the day for the Netherton Thursday Night League. There were no shocks from the round and making their way into the last four were Rose and Crown, Bulls Head, Riddins Tavern and Springfield Social Club.
Full Results:Andy Bastable Trophy:Quarter Finals:- Rose and Crown 6 Fairfield 3, Chainmakers 1 Bulls Head 8, White Swan 2 Riddens Tavern 7, Brickmakers 4 Springfield Social Club 5.
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Wagon and Horses took their unbeaten run to four games in the Small Heath League when they won 6-3 away to league newcomers Warwick Arms. Gulp Tribe are the only other team to remain unbeaten, they won 7-2 away to Emerald Flights to leave them two points behind the leaders with a game in hand. All of the other games finished with a 7-2 margin, Emerald Club, Cobs Bar and Sheldon Marlborough Flights beating respective counterparts Clock Inn, The Lions and Mitre.
Full Results:- Clock Inn 2 (D.Wareing 153,100) Emerald Club 7 (P.Yardley 140,121,120, N.Parsonage 100, C.Rigby 2x140,120b), The Lions 2 (P.Wilding 100, R.Cridge 100, A.Radbourne 123, A.Williams 100,125, R.Hogan 100, E.Bullock 100) Cobs Bar 7 (D.Shakespeare 100, A.Lattimer 112b,100, W.Johnson 100, R.Pike 101b,139, G.Haveron 100, M.Turner 101, L.Stanton 110b), Emerald Flights 2 Gulp Tribe 7, Mitre 7 (I.Jones 3x100, P.Brown 100,116b, N.Ricketts 2x100, A.Downes 100, S.Tierney 100, S.Hughes 125,100), Sheldon Marlborough Flights 2 (A.Eden 100,140, K.Salisbury 100, R.Turner 101b, N.Rughani 122), Warwick Arms 3 (M.Treacy 110b,100) Wagon and Horses 6 (A.Bailey 100, M.Looby 134, G.Daly 101b, B.Bailey 107, M.Tilley 100b).
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An emphatic 8-1 win by Blue Brick ‘C’ over Dog and Lamppost took their points tally in the Brierley Hill Monday Night League to 72 from 38 games. Dog and Lamppost were the only losers in the top eight teams as seventh placed Roebuck had a bye. Second placed Dudley Sports ‘B’ hold on to second place with a 6-3 win against Ivy House (Dudley), but are only ahead of Bulls Head (Netherton) on average as they also have 58 points after a 5-4 home win over The Griffin.
Full Results:- Dog and Lamppost 1 Blue Brick ‘C’ 8, Black Horse 7 Laurel 2, Tenth Lock 6 The Swan 3, Portway 4 Rose and Crown (Wordsley) 5, Old Star ‘B’ 2 Bridge ‘A’ 7, Dudley Sports ‘B’ 6 Ivy House (Dudley) 3, Blue Brick ‘B’ 5 Dudley Sports ‘A’ 4, Bridge ‘B’ 7 Old Star ‘A’ 2, Rose and Crown (Brierley Hill) 7 Liberal Club 2, High Acres 8 Brickmakers 1, Bulls Head (Netherton) 5 Griffin 4.
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It was cup week for the Brierley Hill Friday Night League, the semi finals of their League Cup. In the first leg of the home and away competition Miners (Wollescote) chalked up a useful 7-2 lead to take into the return away game at Pensnett Welfare Club, while Bridge ‘A’ face a tough return game at Dudley Sports ‘B’ as they take into it a very narrow 5-4 lead.
Full Results:- League Cup:Semi Finals:- Miners (Wollescote) 7 Pensnett Welfare Club 2, Bridge ‘A’ 5 Dudley Sports ‘B’ 4.
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Ashwood handed out the first defeat of the season to Britannia when they beat them 6-3 and at the same time replaced them at the top of the table in the Stourbridge and District Monday Night League. Ashwood are now, after eleven games the only team in the league with a 100% win record and are followed by both Britannia and Ten Arches, who have both lost one, Ten Arches latest result being a 7-2 home win over Kingswinford Conservative Club.
Full Results:- Brickmakers 3 (R.Tipper 160b) Church Tavern 6, Bird (Wordsley) 6 Shrubbery Cottage 3, Stourbridge RBL 7 Gigmill 2, The Fox (Lye) 3 Bird ‘B’ (Stourbridge) 6, Bird ‘A’ (Stourbridge) 5 Corn Exchange 4 (C.Fox 150f), Quarry Bank Conservative Club 7 Plough 2, Ashwood 6 Britannia 3, Ten Arches 7 Kingswinford Conservative Club 2, New Inns 6 Crestwood 3.
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Ten Arches ‘A’ lost for the first time in sixteen games in the Stourbridge and District Wednesday Night League going down 4-3 at Ashwood ‘B’, who are third in the table and four points off the top. Ashwood ‘A’ are second their 6-1 win away to fourth placed Wombourne Cricket Club keeping them just ahead of the ‘B’ team on average.
Full Results:Week 16:- Wombourne Cricket Club 1 Ashwood ‘A’ 6, Dudley Sports 7 The Leopard 0, The Bell 6 The Swan 1 (M.Haffner 9 darts game), Ashwood ‘B’ 4 Ten Arches ‘A’ 3, Gigmill 5 Bridge 2, Netherton Cricket Club 2 Rose and Crown 5, Ten Arches ‘B’ 7 The Fox 0.
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The Black Country Premier league played the preliminary round of their Mr X Shield. In the two games played The Gate beat The Devil Drivers 5-3 and Britannia ‘A’ won 5-0 against Team Bathams.
Just one rearranged league fixture was played which saw leaders Hasbury Monks take on third in the table Black Country Belters. In a real nail biter of a match the Monks ran out the close 9-7 winners despite 180’s for the Belters from Alf Turley and Thomas Stockton and a 120 break also for Stockton.
Full Results:Mr X Shield:Preliminary Round:- The Gate 5 The Devil Drivers 3, Britannia ‘A’ 5 Team Bathams 0, Rearranged Fixture:- Hasbury Monks 9 Black Country Belters 7 (Alf Turley 180, Thomas Stockton 180,120b).
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With only two fixtures remaining in the Cradley Tuesday Night League the title is still up for grabs for the top two teams. Maybe nerves are getting to long time leaders Crown ‘A’ as they lost for only the third time in 34 games when fifth placed Gate (Darby End) beat them 5-4 on their own board. Nevertheless Crown ‘A remain two points ahead of Chainmakers ‘B’ and have the better average despite an 8-1 win by Chainmakers ‘B’ at Netherton Sports and Social ‘B’.
Full Results:- Netherton Sports and Social ‘B’ 1 Chainmakers ‘B’ 8, Members Club 3 Crown ‘B’ 6, Hawne Lane Tavern 5 Riddins Tavern 4, Jay’s Bar 3 Hasbury Inn 6, Wheatsheaf 6 Bulls Head 3, Gate (Colley Gate) 3 Yeltz Bar 6, Crown ‘A’ 4 Gate (Darby End) 5, Roost ‘A’ 3 Netherton Sports and Social ‘A’ 6, Chainmakers ‘A’ 5 Brickmakers 4.
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The Aston League staged round one of their Nine-a-Side Cup and winning through to the next round were, Castle Vale Club, Kingstanding Ex Serviceman’s Club and Aston Flights.
Full Results:9-Side Cup:Round One:- Castle Vale Club 8 (S.Wilson 2x100, G.Taylor 100, M.Birch 145, C.Millward jnr 3x100, M.Archer 100b,2x100, C.Millward snr 100b, R.Liggins 117) Heartlands 1 (W.Naylor 107f,100, G.McCormack 100b,2x100, S.Cain 140, J.Frost 115b,100, G.Drennan 100, S.Frost 106bk,100, R.Barritt 120), Kingstanding Ex Serviceman’s Club 7 (J.Morris jnr 120bk,100, C.Turnbull jnr 100b,2x100, J.Burdett 140, T.O’Kereke 100,140, B.Lysaght 100b,117, C.Turnbull snr 100,120) New Oscott Social 2 (P.Graham 100, D.Haskins 100, P.Willis 105b, D.Shannon 100), Safe Harbour 4 P.Donovan 100, P.Morris 133, T.Carroll 100, K.Brush 180, J.Clarke 142b,125,100, M.Pearce 118,100) Aston Flights 5 (G.Lynch 100, M.Andrews 140, R.Nelson 106bk, M.Price 112bk).
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The Roy Parry Cup was on the fixture card for the South Birmingham League and going into the hat for the draw for the next round will be St John’s, Kingfisher, The Crown, Toby Jug, Crown-Forget-Me-Not, Mackadown Social, The Raven and The Dog, who had a bye.
Full Results:Roy Parry Cup:- Coleshill Social 3 (S.Sweetman 100,101, S.Harvey 121, B.Jones 100, G.Jones 180) St John’s 6 (B.Harris 100, T.Lewis 100, D.Clinton 100,100b, D.Kingdon 120b, S.Kingdon 2x100,140), Poachers Pocket 3 (C.Anderton 100) Kingfisher 6 (G.Hewitt 100,111, R.Mills 100), Smithswood Social 1 (L.Hughes 125,108b, N.Hughes 100, P.Cobley 100) The Crown 8 (A.Mayell 100,107b, N.Parsonage 112b,100, A.Hoey 100, S.Hazlett 112b, P.Shipley 2x100, T.Evans 100,120b, J.Prince 140), Toby Jug 7 (S.Hunt 100, R.Lawrence 100,140, I.Beatie 3x100, D.Revitt 100, B.Blair 105, B.Weir 3x100, L.Tyrell 100) The Trident 2 (S.Hughes 100,140, K.Green 125, S.Hipkiss 129, M.Naylor 140,102f, N.Groves 105b), Crown-Forget-Me-Not 9 Banbury Flights 0 *walkover), Mackadown Social 9 The Gate 0 (walkover), Punch Bowl 2 R.Evans 100, K.White 100, D.White 100, M.Turner 100,125) The Raven 7 (J.Whitehouse 100,123, K.Hollis 122, J.Green 105b,100, R.Earl 100, A.Whitehouse 100, T.Whitehouse 122, T.Blakemore 140), The Dog had a bye.
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In division one of the Forest of Arden Winter League Olton Crown made it three straight wins when they won their home tie with Harvester 5-4 to move into pole position and see their opponents drop two places to fourth.
Highwood ‘C’ are the only unbeaten team in division two, their latest success being a 7-2 home win over Greville Arms.
Full Results:Division One:- Olton Crown 5 (J.Sidwell 2x100,105f, B.Nixon 100b,125,133,111b, P.Nunn 100) Harvester 4 (S.Green 100, I.Evans 121, P.Vasey 100, R.Palmer 100), Greville Arrows 3 Riley’s Red Arrows 6 (L.Hodges 156b), Chelmsley Town 2 (J.MacDonald 100, I.Robinson 108,100) Journeys End 7 (D.Kingdon 2x100, J.Savage 123, J.Jennings 100b, S.Whatmore 100, A.Savage 100, S.Edwards 116b, A.Edwards 100), Division Two:- Crown Arrows 3 (R.Vann 120b, P.Carter 105) Iron Horse 6 (R.Roser 112b, J.Green 100,125, F.Ensell 112, R.Parry 2x100), Highwood ‘C’ 7 (P.Roscoe 112b, T.Comerford 100, T.Arrowsmith 3x100, J.King 100,140,117,137, D.Cooper 100) Greville Arms 2 (P.Thorley 2x100, D.Hudson 100, T.Anderton 140, B.Anderton 140,131,100, K.Hull 100).
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The Open Cup was this week’s fixture for the Pip Club League, Two Gates Club after defeating Globe ‘B’ in the preliminary round went out to Birchmoor Club in round one. Other winners from round one were, Bulls Head ‘A’ (Polesworth), Tamworth Motor Spares, Sports Bar ‘180’, J W Belgrave, Bull (Two Gates), Wigginton and Old Liberal.
Full Results:Open Cup Knockout:Preliminary Round:- Globe ‘B’ lost to Two Gates Club, Round One:- Bulls Head ‘A’ (Polesworth) beat Bulls Head ‘B’ (Polesworth), Gate (Amington) lost to Tamworth Motor Spares, Sports Bar ‘180’ beat Wilnecote Club, Birchmoor Club beat Two Gates Club, Progressive Club lost to J W Belgrave, Globe ‘A’ lost to Bull (Two Gates), Pip Club lost to Wigginton, Old Liberal beat Royal Oak.
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The Tamworth League have played the first two rounds of their League Cup, winners from round one were, Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley), Belgrave Club, Dolphin ‘A’, Globe Inn and Dolphin ‘B’. Winning through round two were, Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley), Sports Bar ‘180’, Fox and Dogs and Globe Inn.
Full Results: Week 1:- Dolphin ‘B’ 2 Belgrave Club 5, Longwood 0 Dolphin ‘A’ 7, Mile Oak Rovers 3 Sports Bar ‘180’ 4, Fox and Dogs 6 Globe Inn 1, Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley) 3 Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley) 4, Wigginton 3 Old Liberal House 4, Week 2:- Dolphin ‘A’ 6 Dolphin ‘B’ 1, Sports Bar ‘180’ 0 Belgrave Club 7, Globe Inn 4 Longwood 3, Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley) 5 Mile Oak Rovers 2, Old Liberal House 6 Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley) 1, Wigginton 4 Sports Bar 3, Players League:Week 1:- Adam Williams (Belgrave Club) beat John Lewin (Dolphin ‘B’), Ian Turner (Dolphin ‘A’) beat Mark DeLeon (Longwood), Terry Molineux (Sports Bar ‘180’) beat Debbie Tallis (Mile Oak Rovers), Martin Edwards (Fox and Dogs) beat Ian Grylls (Globe Inn), Susie Leek (Three Tuns ‘A’, Fazeley) beat Lin Hardwick (Three Tuns ‘B’, Fazeley), Jonathon Bagley (Old Liberal House) beat Andy Brennan (Wigginton), Week 2:- Ian Turner (Dolphin ‘A’) beat John Lewin (Dolphin ‘B’), Adam Williams (Belgrave Club) beat Terry Molineux (Sports Bar ’180’), Mark DeLeon (Longwood) beat Ian Grylls (Globe Inn), Susie Leek (Three Tuns ‘A’, Fazeley) beat Debbie Tallis (Mile Oak Rovers), Jonathon Bagley (Old Liberal House) beat Lyn Hardwick (Three Tuns ‘B’, Fazeley), Rob Taft (Sports Bar) beat Andy Brennan (Wigginton), League Cup:Round One:- Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley) 0 Wigginton 4, Belgrave Club 4 Old Liberal House 0, Dolphin ‘A’ 4 Mile Oak Rovers 2, Globe Inn 4 Sports Bar 0, Longwood 0 Dolphin ‘B’ 4, Round Two:- Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley) 4 Wigginton 0, Sports Bar ‘180’ 4 Belgrave Club 3, Fox and Dogs 4 Dolphin ‘A’ 0, Globe Inn 4 Dolphin ‘B’ 1.
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The Rowley Monday Night League fixtures brought together the top two teams, second placed Springfield Social Club hosting leaders Crown. Crown, undefeated in 28 games made it 29 with a close 5-4 result to put them six points ahead of Springfield.
There were rare wins for Plough and Harrow, Victoria Inn and Hunting Tree, Plough and Harrow winning 6-3 at Haden Cross, who are bottom of the table, while the other two teams both won 5-4, Victoria Inn at home to sixth in the table Allens Sports Bar and Hunting Tree winning at Whiteheath Tavern.
Full Results:- The Bell 9 Gate Hangs Well 0, Crown ‘B’ 5 White Swan 4, Haden Cross 3 Plough and Harrow 6, Ivy Bush ‘Z’ 4 Ex Serviceman’s Club 5, Leones 4 Ivy Bush ‘A’ 5, Little Beech 4 Britannia Inn 5, Riddins Tavern 4 Fairfield 5, Springfield Social Club 4 Crown 5, Victoria Inn 5 Allens Sports Bar 4, Whiteheath Tavern 4 Hunting Tree 5.
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With one fixture remaining in the Wolverhampton Tuesday Night League both divisional titles are still yet to be decided. In division one Otter and Vixen are top with 44 points and have a final game at home to Village ‘B’, who are seventh in the table. Riley’s ‘C’ are second also on 44 points and they have a much tougher fixture to bring down their curtain, again a home fixture but against third placed Victoria.
In division two Wednesfield Legion ‘A’ are top with 50 points, the same number as their nearest rivals Chillington Club. Both teams will play away in their final games, Wednesfield will travel to ninth in the table Riley’s ‘B’, while Chillington will play against Boat ‘A’, who are fifth, should be a nail biting finish for both divisions.
Full Results:Division One:- Bird in Hand 0 Merry Boys 7, Bradmore 1 Riley’s ‘C’ 6, Bull 2 Ashmore Inn 5, Railway 2 Victoria 5, Riley’s ‘A’ 3 Pheasant 4, Village ‘B’ 5 Penn Bowling 2, Division Two:- Boat ‘B’ 2 Dog and Partridge 5, Chillington Club 6 Castle 1, Emerald 0 Wednesfield Legion ‘A’ 7, King Charles 3 Wolverhampton Sports Arena 4, Roebuck 3 Boat ‘A’ 4, Ukrainian Club 1 Yale Club 6, Wednesfield Conservative Club 5 Riley’s ‘B’ 2, Wednesfield Legion ‘B’ 3 Harrowby 4.
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Yardley Ex Colts dropped from second to fourth in division one after a 5-4 defeat away to Baldwin Bears, who move up one place to second. Baldwin, Holy Souls and Ex Colts are all two points adrift of leaders Banbury Club, who still boast a 100% win record.
Division two could not be any closer as the top two teams Crown-Forget-Me-Not and Sheldon Marlborough Flights have both won all four of their games and in turn defeated Meadway Sports and Social and Langley Hall Sports and Social Flights 7-2 to keep them also level on average.
Full Results:Week 5:Premier Division:- George V 2 (J.Savage 100, G.King 100,108b, C.Grimes 123, A.Savage 100, J.Hinson 121, D.Sutton 119b) Old Bill and Bull 7 (R.Lucas 137, A.Daly 2x100, S.Darby 100b,106f,100, J.Harris 100,125, P.Henderson 100), Sheldon Dukes 3 (M.Hicks 100, M O’Donnell 100, S.O’Donnell 100, M.Riley 125, P.Curry 140) Willclare Sports and Social 6 (B.Dixon 2x100,107f, M.Holt 100, R.Allen 100, D.Reid 3x100, F.Dixon 139), Crown at Shard End 6 (S.Hazlett 107b, M.McFall 112b,100,107, N.Parsonage 112b,121,100, A.Hoey 112b, P.Shipley 100, M.Cooper 2x112b, K.Reynolds 100) Saltley Amateur Gardeners 3 (N.Clarke 100, I.McClean 2x100,140, A.Caddick 140, T.White 100,140,120b, P.Sinnett 2x135,112b,100, T.Webster 125), The Pirates 5 (K.Green 115b,100,11 darts game, T.Booth 100, A.Cooksey 3x100, M.Tuner 100,120b,105b) Langley Sports and Social Arrows 4 (P.Nevin 100,110b, S.Bromley 112, D.Heath 100, C Round 100,180,120b, M.Barber 2x100, J.Carter 100, B.Carter 127), Mackadown Social 5 (D.Young 100, A.Kavanagh 140, G.James 116b,2x100, J.Cabana 122b, M.Noonan 120b,104,100b,100, B.Allen 120b, T.McCrave 120b,106f) The Raven 4 (A.Stainfield 126,140, J.Whitehouse 2x100, D.Keatley 100, A.Whitehouse 100, R.Earl 100,140,119, D.Mortiboys 2x100), Division One:- Marston Green Tavern 9 RAFA Club 0 (walkover), Holy Souls 6 (C.Stokes 100,125, T.Evans 119, D.Smith 119, D.Heighway 125, R.McConnell 140) Iron Horse Flights 3 (J.Evans 112b,125,112, F.Ensell 118f), Baldwin Bears 5 (C.Johnson 100b,100,137, M.Cater 100, J.Phillips 100) Yardley Ex Colts 4 (P.Hill 100, R.Mason 100b), Castle Vale Stadium 9 (L.Barberan 100, J.Frost 125, J.Burdett 140, D.Savage 121, G.Taylor 102f, B.Charlton 116b,110) Sheldon Heath Social 0 (C.Roberts 100, D.Sudbury 105, C.Cotter 100), Division Two:- Langley Sports and Social Flights 2 (K.Nixon 100, S.Spencer 100, S.Wasley 140) Sheldon Marlborough Flights 7 (A.Eden 105b,00b,2x100, G.Holloway 100, R.Turner 121, D.Humphries 105, P.Brown 100,10 darts game,116b, N.Rughani 100, M.Murrin 100), Crown-Forget-Me-Not 7 (W.Griffiths 100, C.Kettlewell jnr 100,113,116f, Barry Steptoe 136f,121, S.Gardiner 100) Meadway Sports and Social 2 (S.Bennett 110, M.Shellis 102f), Emerald Flights 5 (P.Webster 100) Shirley RBL Misits 4 (F.Cotsford 121,140, C.De Silva 107, J.Boyce 100, K.Bygrave 100, D.Rutter 128), Ridgemere Social 4 (D.Jones 2x100,112f, C.Matthews 110b, D.Davies 2x100) Small Heath Amatuer Gardeners 5 (C.Hughes 100, D.Hykin 105b, A.Sleath 100), Maggies 4 (W.Swaine 100, E.Molloy 100, B.Swaine 133,100) Highwood Exiles ‘A’ 5 (P.Roscoe 100,100b, A.Payne 110b, J.Sharpe 114, D.Carey 140, S.Payne 100), Late Results:Week 3:- Greville Arms 5 (L.Powell 100, P.Thorley 136b,139, G.Render 100, H.McGladdory 180,100, K.Hull 100, J.Gilfoyle 100) Langley Hall Sports and Social Flights 4, Shirley RBL Misfits 5 (F.Cotsford 105b,101b,140, C.De Silva 140, C.Deery 2x100, R.Randle 100, G.Brown 125, A.McCracken 2x100) Ridgemere Social 4 (D.Hipkiss 102f, D.Jones 2x100, S.Sharpin 2x100, D.Davies 103f,100, A.Phipps 100,100b), Week 4:Division Two:- Highwood Exiles ‘A’ 6 (A.Payne 140, M.Mitchell 100) Shirley RBL Misfits 3 (C.De Silva 105, R.Randle 140, C.Derry 100, M.Hodgson 100).
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It was cup week in the Four Oaks and District League as they staged the preliminary round of their Challenge Cup. The local derby between division two’s Golden Hind and division one’s Golden Hind Arrows saw the former race to an unassailable 5-1 lead before running out 6-3 winners, Golden Hind’s D.Keatley capping a fine night of darts with two maximums and narrowly missing out on a third.
The Beehive were too strong for third division leaders Anvil Nomads, as the division one side roared to a 7-2 victory. Two other first division teams beat third division opponents by the same 7-2 margin, Brookvale Social and Red Lion accounting in turn for Erdington Arrows and Bishop Vesey. Third division The Fox won 7-2 against Erdington Stars, who are currently bottom of division two, while Old Oscott Arrows (div 1) beat Plough and Arrows (div 2) by the same scoreline.
Boldmere Oak, bottom of division three had a monumental task playing away to division one leaders Sutton Sports, who won the opening eight games, C.Hagans and P.Bromley winning the final doubles game 2-1 for Boldmere to put the final score at 8-1.
Full Results:Challenge Cup:Preliminary Round:- Golden Hind Arrows 3 (K.Lumby 2x100, C.Turnbull 120,2x100, J.Clarke 142b,2x100,140, J.Mahon 101,100) Golden Hind 6 (A.Stainfield 100,105,100f, T.Kelly 100, J.Morris jnr 100, D.Keatley 123,2x180,100, A.O’Kereke 100, G.Kimberley 105,100), Anvil Nomads 2 (K.Taylor 100, S.Alexander 100, M.Norton 125) The Beehive 7 (W.Mynard 125,100, M.Partridge 2x100,140,180, N.Clarke 125,3x100,140, K.Reynolds 100b,140,125,2x100, K.Deeley 2x100, T.Reynolds 119,2x100, J.Prince 2x100), Plough and Arrows 2 (N.Robbins 140, A.Humphriss 100b, I.Taylor 112b,140,3x100,109f) Old Oscott Arrows 7 (M.Maher 2x100, A.Mountford 112b,2x100,140,109f, E.Atkins 100, M.Compton 115b,125, L.Jones 100, M.Page 100, D.Page 100), Erdington Arrows 2 (J.Armstrong jnr 100, R.Bazeley 112b,2x100, M.Edwards 3x100,116. J.Cox 100) Brookvale Social 7 (S.Lysaght 125, J.Collins 108b, J.Yates 140,100,139, R.Kelly 3x100,140, W.Naylor 105b,100), The Fox 7 (R.Stanton 120b,2x100, P.Bradley 100b,105, M.Willetts 125, M.Corfield 2x100,140, K.Smith 2x100,125,103f, D.Perry 100b) Erdington Stars 2 (D.A.Jarvis jnr 100, K.Shorthouse 100, L.Shorthouse 122, D.Murray 120b,160b, R. Liggins 100,2x140), Red Lion 7 (M.E.Gaughan 100, B.Hughes 100, D.Vickers 2x100,126, T.Colley 180,123, S.Cain 102b, D.Watkins 100, T.Vickers 121, D.Rawlings 100, D.G.Bond 100, D.Bond 101) Bishop Vesey 2 (C.Sammons 100,101,137, M.Hall 4x100, D.Sammons 100, A.France 125,117, M.Downer 105b), Boldmere Sports 6 (L.Cooksey 121, J.Frost 4x100, I,Lloyd 100, C.Packer 120b,2x100,125, P.A.Seadon 100, C.Morgan 100) Old Oscott WMC 3 (G.Cornbill 100, C.Hawkley 2x100, J.Higgins 100,135), Sutton Sports 8 (N.Smallwood 120b,123, S.Paling 120b, J.Kavanagh 120b, M.Ashton 120b,140, B.Linnecor 100, M.Wild 100,140,132, R.Kavanagh 100, A.T.Lewis 100) Boldmere Oak 1 (P.Hawkeswood 140, P.Bromley 102b, D.Byrne 100, C.Hagans 108b, A.Small 100), Pint Pot Flights had a bye.
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Back in June I wrote about a charity night at Riley’s, Castle Vale in aid of Vinnie Whitehead, who requires sensory lighting as he suffers from Menkes Disease. Vinnie has no funding whatsoever and the cash raised from that evening all went towards his cause.
This coming Friday another evening is planned to raise further money for Vinnie’s cause at St John’s Club, Smiths Wood at around 7.00 to 8.00pm. This is a no ticket event however there will be a donation box with a minimum £2 donation for entry. There will also be loom bands on sale, various raffles including a signed Wayne Rooney boot.
Steve Whatmore will be looking for donations as he will be having his blue hair cut off by Sue Kingdon, plus in addition to this the winners from the June competition will be taking on the professionals.
Why not turn up and support a very worthy cause.
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The Andy Bastable Trophy quarter finals were the order of the day for the Netherton Thursday Night League. There were no shocks from the round and making their way into the last four were Rose and Crown, Bulls Head, Riddins Tavern and Springfield Social Club.
Full Results:Andy Bastable Trophy:Quarter Finals:- Rose and Crown 6 Fairfield 3, Chainmakers 1 Bulls Head 8, White Swan 2 Riddens Tavern 7, Brickmakers 4 Springfield Social Club 5.
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Wagon and Horses took their unbeaten run to four games in the Small Heath League when they won 6-3 away to league newcomers Warwick Arms. Gulp Tribe are the only other team to remain unbeaten, they won 7-2 away to Emerald Flights to leave them two points behind the leaders with a game in hand. All of the other games finished with a 7-2 margin, Emerald Club, Cobs Bar and Sheldon Marlborough Flights beating respective counterparts Clock Inn, The Lions and Mitre.
Full Results:- Clock Inn 2 (D.Wareing 153,100) Emerald Club 7 (P.Yardley 140,121,120, N.Parsonage 100, C.Rigby 2x140,120b), The Lions 2 (P.Wilding 100, R.Cridge 100, A.Radbourne 123, A.Williams 100,125, R.Hogan 100, E.Bullock 100) Cobs Bar 7 (D.Shakespeare 100, A.Lattimer 112b,100, W.Johnson 100, R.Pike 101b,139, G.Haveron 100, M.Turner 101, L.Stanton 110b), Emerald Flights 2 Gulp Tribe 7, Mitre 7 (I.Jones 3x100, P.Brown 100,116b, N.Ricketts 2x100, A.Downes 100, S.Tierney 100, S.Hughes 125,100), Sheldon Marlborough Flights 2 (A.Eden 100,140, K.Salisbury 100, R.Turner 101b, N.Rughani 122), Warwick Arms 3 (M.Treacy 110b,100) Wagon and Horses 6 (A.Bailey 100, M.Looby 134, G.Daly 101b, B.Bailey 107, M.Tilley 100b).
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An emphatic 8-1 win by Blue Brick ‘C’ over Dog and Lamppost took their points tally in the Brierley Hill Monday Night League to 72 from 38 games. Dog and Lamppost were the only losers in the top eight teams as seventh placed Roebuck had a bye. Second placed Dudley Sports ‘B’ hold on to second place with a 6-3 win against Ivy House (Dudley), but are only ahead of Bulls Head (Netherton) on average as they also have 58 points after a 5-4 home win over The Griffin.
Full Results:- Dog and Lamppost 1 Blue Brick ‘C’ 8, Black Horse 7 Laurel 2, Tenth Lock 6 The Swan 3, Portway 4 Rose and Crown (Wordsley) 5, Old Star ‘B’ 2 Bridge ‘A’ 7, Dudley Sports ‘B’ 6 Ivy House (Dudley) 3, Blue Brick ‘B’ 5 Dudley Sports ‘A’ 4, Bridge ‘B’ 7 Old Star ‘A’ 2, Rose and Crown (Brierley Hill) 7 Liberal Club 2, High Acres 8 Brickmakers 1, Bulls Head (Netherton) 5 Griffin 4.
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It was cup week for the Brierley Hill Friday Night League, the semi finals of their League Cup. In the first leg of the home and away competition Miners (Wollescote) chalked up a useful 7-2 lead to take into the return away game at Pensnett Welfare Club, while Bridge ‘A’ face a tough return game at Dudley Sports ‘B’ as they take into it a very narrow 5-4 lead.
Full Results:- League Cup:Semi Finals:- Miners (Wollescote) 7 Pensnett Welfare Club 2, Bridge ‘A’ 5 Dudley Sports ‘B’ 4.
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Ashwood handed out the first defeat of the season to Britannia when they beat them 6-3 and at the same time replaced them at the top of the table in the Stourbridge and District Monday Night League. Ashwood are now, after eleven games the only team in the league with a 100% win record and are followed by both Britannia and Ten Arches, who have both lost one, Ten Arches latest result being a 7-2 home win over Kingswinford Conservative Club.
Full Results:- Brickmakers 3 (R.Tipper 160b) Church Tavern 6, Bird (Wordsley) 6 Shrubbery Cottage 3, Stourbridge RBL 7 Gigmill 2, The Fox (Lye) 3 Bird ‘B’ (Stourbridge) 6, Bird ‘A’ (Stourbridge) 5 Corn Exchange 4 (C.Fox 150f), Quarry Bank Conservative Club 7 Plough 2, Ashwood 6 Britannia 3, Ten Arches 7 Kingswinford Conservative Club 2, New Inns 6 Crestwood 3.
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Ten Arches ‘A’ lost for the first time in sixteen games in the Stourbridge and District Wednesday Night League going down 4-3 at Ashwood ‘B’, who are third in the table and four points off the top. Ashwood ‘A’ are second their 6-1 win away to fourth placed Wombourne Cricket Club keeping them just ahead of the ‘B’ team on average.
Full Results:Week 16:- Wombourne Cricket Club 1 Ashwood ‘A’ 6, Dudley Sports 7 The Leopard 0, The Bell 6 The Swan 1 (M.Haffner 9 darts game), Ashwood ‘B’ 4 Ten Arches ‘A’ 3, Gigmill 5 Bridge 2, Netherton Cricket Club 2 Rose and Crown 5, Ten Arches ‘B’ 7 The Fox 0.
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The Black Country Premier league played the preliminary round of their Mr X Shield. In the two games played The Gate beat The Devil Drivers 5-3 and Britannia ‘A’ won 5-0 against Team Bathams.
Just one rearranged league fixture was played which saw leaders Hasbury Monks take on third in the table Black Country Belters. In a real nail biter of a match the Monks ran out the close 9-7 winners despite 180’s for the Belters from Alf Turley and Thomas Stockton and a 120 break also for Stockton.
Full Results:Mr X Shield:Preliminary Round:- The Gate 5 The Devil Drivers 3, Britannia ‘A’ 5 Team Bathams 0, Rearranged Fixture:- Hasbury Monks 9 Black Country Belters 7 (Alf Turley 180, Thomas Stockton 180,120b).
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With only two fixtures remaining in the Cradley Tuesday Night League the title is still up for grabs for the top two teams. Maybe nerves are getting to long time leaders Crown ‘A’ as they lost for only the third time in 34 games when fifth placed Gate (Darby End) beat them 5-4 on their own board. Nevertheless Crown ‘A remain two points ahead of Chainmakers ‘B’ and have the better average despite an 8-1 win by Chainmakers ‘B’ at Netherton Sports and Social ‘B’.
Full Results:- Netherton Sports and Social ‘B’ 1 Chainmakers ‘B’ 8, Members Club 3 Crown ‘B’ 6, Hawne Lane Tavern 5 Riddins Tavern 4, Jay’s Bar 3 Hasbury Inn 6, Wheatsheaf 6 Bulls Head 3, Gate (Colley Gate) 3 Yeltz Bar 6, Crown ‘A’ 4 Gate (Darby End) 5, Roost ‘A’ 3 Netherton Sports and Social ‘A’ 6, Chainmakers ‘A’ 5 Brickmakers 4.
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The Aston League staged round one of their Nine-a-Side Cup and winning through to the next round were, Castle Vale Club, Kingstanding Ex Serviceman’s Club and Aston Flights.
Full Results:9-Side Cup:Round One:- Castle Vale Club 8 (S.Wilson 2x100, G.Taylor 100, M.Birch 145, C.Millward jnr 3x100, M.Archer 100b,2x100, C.Millward snr 100b, R.Liggins 117) Heartlands 1 (W.Naylor 107f,100, G.McCormack 100b,2x100, S.Cain 140, J.Frost 115b,100, G.Drennan 100, S.Frost 106bk,100, R.Barritt 120), Kingstanding Ex Serviceman’s Club 7 (J.Morris jnr 120bk,100, C.Turnbull jnr 100b,2x100, J.Burdett 140, T.O’Kereke 100,140, B.Lysaght 100b,117, C.Turnbull snr 100,120) New Oscott Social 2 (P.Graham 100, D.Haskins 100, P.Willis 105b, D.Shannon 100), Safe Harbour 4 P.Donovan 100, P.Morris 133, T.Carroll 100, K.Brush 180, J.Clarke 142b,125,100, M.Pearce 118,100) Aston Flights 5 (G.Lynch 100, M.Andrews 140, R.Nelson 106bk, M.Price 112bk).
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The Roy Parry Cup was on the fixture card for the South Birmingham League and going into the hat for the draw for the next round will be St John’s, Kingfisher, The Crown, Toby Jug, Crown-Forget-Me-Not, Mackadown Social, The Raven and The Dog, who had a bye.
Full Results:Roy Parry Cup:- Coleshill Social 3 (S.Sweetman 100,101, S.Harvey 121, B.Jones 100, G.Jones 180) St John’s 6 (B.Harris 100, T.Lewis 100, D.Clinton 100,100b, D.Kingdon 120b, S.Kingdon 2x100,140), Poachers Pocket 3 (C.Anderton 100) Kingfisher 6 (G.Hewitt 100,111, R.Mills 100), Smithswood Social 1 (L.Hughes 125,108b, N.Hughes 100, P.Cobley 100) The Crown 8 (A.Mayell 100,107b, N.Parsonage 112b,100, A.Hoey 100, S.Hazlett 112b, P.Shipley 2x100, T.Evans 100,120b, J.Prince 140), Toby Jug 7 (S.Hunt 100, R.Lawrence 100,140, I.Beatie 3x100, D.Revitt 100, B.Blair 105, B.Weir 3x100, L.Tyrell 100) The Trident 2 (S.Hughes 100,140, K.Green 125, S.Hipkiss 129, M.Naylor 140,102f, N.Groves 105b), Crown-Forget-Me-Not 9 Banbury Flights 0 *walkover), Mackadown Social 9 The Gate 0 (walkover), Punch Bowl 2 R.Evans 100, K.White 100, D.White 100, M.Turner 100,125) The Raven 7 (J.Whitehouse 100,123, K.Hollis 122, J.Green 105b,100, R.Earl 100, A.Whitehouse 100, T.Whitehouse 122, T.Blakemore 140), The Dog had a bye.
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In division one of the Forest of Arden Winter League Olton Crown made it three straight wins when they won their home tie with Harvester 5-4 to move into pole position and see their opponents drop two places to fourth.
Highwood ‘C’ are the only unbeaten team in division two, their latest success being a 7-2 home win over Greville Arms.
Full Results:Division One:- Olton Crown 5 (J.Sidwell 2x100,105f, B.Nixon 100b,125,133,111b, P.Nunn 100) Harvester 4 (S.Green 100, I.Evans 121, P.Vasey 100, R.Palmer 100), Greville Arrows 3 Riley’s Red Arrows 6 (L.Hodges 156b), Chelmsley Town 2 (J.MacDonald 100, I.Robinson 108,100) Journeys End 7 (D.Kingdon 2x100, J.Savage 123, J.Jennings 100b, S.Whatmore 100, A.Savage 100, S.Edwards 116b, A.Edwards 100), Division Two:- Crown Arrows 3 (R.Vann 120b, P.Carter 105) Iron Horse 6 (R.Roser 112b, J.Green 100,125, F.Ensell 112, R.Parry 2x100), Highwood ‘C’ 7 (P.Roscoe 112b, T.Comerford 100, T.Arrowsmith 3x100, J.King 100,140,117,137, D.Cooper 100) Greville Arms 2 (P.Thorley 2x100, D.Hudson 100, T.Anderton 140, B.Anderton 140,131,100, K.Hull 100).
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The Open Cup was this week’s fixture for the Pip Club League, Two Gates Club after defeating Globe ‘B’ in the preliminary round went out to Birchmoor Club in round one. Other winners from round one were, Bulls Head ‘A’ (Polesworth), Tamworth Motor Spares, Sports Bar ‘180’, J W Belgrave, Bull (Two Gates), Wigginton and Old Liberal.
Full Results:Open Cup Knockout:Preliminary Round:- Globe ‘B’ lost to Two Gates Club, Round One:- Bulls Head ‘A’ (Polesworth) beat Bulls Head ‘B’ (Polesworth), Gate (Amington) lost to Tamworth Motor Spares, Sports Bar ‘180’ beat Wilnecote Club, Birchmoor Club beat Two Gates Club, Progressive Club lost to J W Belgrave, Globe ‘A’ lost to Bull (Two Gates), Pip Club lost to Wigginton, Old Liberal beat Royal Oak.
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The Tamworth League have played the first two rounds of their League Cup, winners from round one were, Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley), Belgrave Club, Dolphin ‘A’, Globe Inn and Dolphin ‘B’. Winning through round two were, Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley), Sports Bar ‘180’, Fox and Dogs and Globe Inn.
Full Results: Week 1:- Dolphin ‘B’ 2 Belgrave Club 5, Longwood 0 Dolphin ‘A’ 7, Mile Oak Rovers 3 Sports Bar ‘180’ 4, Fox and Dogs 6 Globe Inn 1, Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley) 3 Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley) 4, Wigginton 3 Old Liberal House 4, Week 2:- Dolphin ‘A’ 6 Dolphin ‘B’ 1, Sports Bar ‘180’ 0 Belgrave Club 7, Globe Inn 4 Longwood 3, Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley) 5 Mile Oak Rovers 2, Old Liberal House 6 Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley) 1, Wigginton 4 Sports Bar 3, Players League:Week 1:- Adam Williams (Belgrave Club) beat John Lewin (Dolphin ‘B’), Ian Turner (Dolphin ‘A’) beat Mark DeLeon (Longwood), Terry Molineux (Sports Bar ‘180’) beat Debbie Tallis (Mile Oak Rovers), Martin Edwards (Fox and Dogs) beat Ian Grylls (Globe Inn), Susie Leek (Three Tuns ‘A’, Fazeley) beat Lin Hardwick (Three Tuns ‘B’, Fazeley), Jonathon Bagley (Old Liberal House) beat Andy Brennan (Wigginton), Week 2:- Ian Turner (Dolphin ‘A’) beat John Lewin (Dolphin ‘B’), Adam Williams (Belgrave Club) beat Terry Molineux (Sports Bar ’180’), Mark DeLeon (Longwood) beat Ian Grylls (Globe Inn), Susie Leek (Three Tuns ‘A’, Fazeley) beat Debbie Tallis (Mile Oak Rovers), Jonathon Bagley (Old Liberal House) beat Lyn Hardwick (Three Tuns ‘B’, Fazeley), Rob Taft (Sports Bar) beat Andy Brennan (Wigginton), League Cup:Round One:- Three Tuns ‘B’ (Fazeley) 0 Wigginton 4, Belgrave Club 4 Old Liberal House 0, Dolphin ‘A’ 4 Mile Oak Rovers 2, Globe Inn 4 Sports Bar 0, Longwood 0 Dolphin ‘B’ 4, Round Two:- Three Tuns ‘A’ (Fazeley) 4 Wigginton 0, Sports Bar ‘180’ 4 Belgrave Club 3, Fox and Dogs 4 Dolphin ‘A’ 0, Globe Inn 4 Dolphin ‘B’ 1.
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The Rowley Monday Night League fixtures brought together the top two teams, second placed Springfield Social Club hosting leaders Crown. Crown, undefeated in 28 games made it 29 with a close 5-4 result to put them six points ahead of Springfield.
There were rare wins for Plough and Harrow, Victoria Inn and Hunting Tree, Plough and Harrow winning 6-3 at Haden Cross, who are bottom of the table, while the other two teams both won 5-4, Victoria Inn at home to sixth in the table Allens Sports Bar and Hunting Tree winning at Whiteheath Tavern.
Full Results:- The Bell 9 Gate Hangs Well 0, Crown ‘B’ 5 White Swan 4, Haden Cross 3 Plough and Harrow 6, Ivy Bush ‘Z’ 4 Ex Serviceman’s Club 5, Leones 4 Ivy Bush ‘A’ 5, Little Beech 4 Britannia Inn 5, Riddins Tavern 4 Fairfield 5, Springfield Social Club 4 Crown 5, Victoria Inn 5 Allens Sports Bar 4, Whiteheath Tavern 4 Hunting Tree 5.
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With one fixture remaining in the Wolverhampton Tuesday Night League both divisional titles are still yet to be decided. In division one Otter and Vixen are top with 44 points and have a final game at home to Village ‘B’, who are seventh in the table. Riley’s ‘C’ are second also on 44 points and they have a much tougher fixture to bring down their curtain, again a home fixture but against third placed Victoria.
In division two Wednesfield Legion ‘A’ are top with 50 points, the same number as their nearest rivals Chillington Club. Both teams will play away in their final games, Wednesfield will travel to ninth in the table Riley’s ‘B’, while Chillington will play against Boat ‘A’, who are fifth, should be a nail biting finish for both divisions.
Full Results:Division One:- Bird in Hand 0 Merry Boys 7, Bradmore 1 Riley’s ‘C’ 6, Bull 2 Ashmore Inn 5, Railway 2 Victoria 5, Riley’s ‘A’ 3 Pheasant 4, Village ‘B’ 5 Penn Bowling 2, Division Two:- Boat ‘B’ 2 Dog and Partridge 5, Chillington Club 6 Castle 1, Emerald 0 Wednesfield Legion ‘A’ 7, King Charles 3 Wolverhampton Sports Arena 4, Roebuck 3 Boat ‘A’ 4, Ukrainian Club 1 Yale Club 6, Wednesfield Conservative Club 5 Riley’s ‘B’ 2, Wednesfield Legion ‘B’ 3 Harrowby 4.
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