A Look Back In Time 14.06.2006
For the second consecutive week Robbie Earl has suffered a setback to his title aspirations in the Brook Meadow Individual League. Last week Robbie went down 2-1 to Ian McFarlane, this week by the same margin he lost out to Simon Winters after he had beaten Roy Parry 3-0. Robbie still holds on to pole position despite his nearest challenger, Mark Birch recording 2-1 wins over Carl Winters, Simon Winters and Ian McFarlane. However, Earl’s advantage has been reduced to just one point, but he has a game in hand.
The game between Birch and McFarlane was a cracker, Birch hitting two maximums, 140 and 4x100, to McFarlane’s 2x140,136,121 and 5x100, both players had a fifteen darts leg. Fastest leg of the week went to Birch in his win over Carl Winters where he checked out in thirteen darts.
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A 6-3 win at the Cock Inn maintained a 100% record for Midland Red in division one of the Harborne and District 401 Summer League. It was a close affair at the George where they defeated Smethwick Labour Club by the narrowest of margins 5-4. Biggest win of the division went to Old Mill who handed out an 8-1 thrashing to Quinton Members Club Flights.
It was 160 breaks all round as they were chalked up by S.Power (Cock Inn), K.Bambrick (George) and G.Smith from Bartley Green F.C. Division two also provided a couple of 160 breaks from J.Best (Quinborne) and B.Sproson (Hillyfields).
Bartley Green F.C just got the 5-4 verdict over Pheasant in the second division while Harborne Stores and Quinborne both had 6-3 wins over respective opponents Hillyfields and Stonehouse.
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All top three teams in division one of the Pip Club League recorded wins this week. Leaders White Lion accounted for fourth in the table Three Horse Shoes with a 6-2 result. Second placed Globe beat Dolphin 5-3 and Queens Head went down at home 6-2 to third placed Red Lion ‘A’. At the other end of the table bottom team Two Gates Club doubled their points tally with a 4-4 draw with Royal Oak (Kingsbury) who are on the same two points as Two Gates.
In division two early pacesetters Hopwas Club were held to a 4-4 draw by their nearest rivals Tamworth Sports Bar whoare two points adrift of Hopwas with a game in hand. Mercian Club, who are currently third were unable to take advantage and close the gap on the leading duo as they also finished all square in their home tie with Red Lion ‘B’.
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This coming Sunday the Sheldon and District Winter League will be holding their AGM at the league headquarters Lea Hall RBL. All teams, old and new should be represented at this meeting which will get underway at 10.30am.
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On Sunday 25th June there will be a knockout staged at the Tipton Sports and Social Club, Sedgley Road East, Tipton which will carry a guaranteed £500 for the winner, plus other prize money. Entry is £5 if booked in advance or £7 on the day. For further information ring 0121-557-4136 or John Jones on 0121-557-8051.
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The Four Oaks and District League are accepting entries for their forthcoming season the AGM will be held at Good Hope Social Club, Sutton Coldfield on the 25th June at 10.30am, anyone interested in joining the league should contact league secretary Mr A.T.Lewis on 0121-240-4719.
