A LOOK BACK IN TIME - ALAN TOWE 09.07.2003
Gordon Clinton inflicted what could be a costly 2-1 defeat on Belgrave Social Individual League early pacesetter Steve Dwyer. Prior to this week’s games, Dwyer was leading the field with only one reversal to his name in eleven outings. Clinton’s win now means that second placed Scott Mitton, who is only three points adrift of the number one spot with a game in hand would take over the leadership if he should win his spare fixture.
Finding the three treble twenties this week were Stuart Williams, Steve Hine, Mick Chater, Jim Williams, John Turner, Derek Mountjoy, Steve Hawkes and Colin Farrington.
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T.Healy (Lea Hall Sports and Social) was in a top scoring mood as he rattled off two maximums in his team’s away game at British Telecom Club in group three of the Sheldon and District Summer League. However, apart from personal pride it was immaterial as the hosts chalked up a 5-3 victory. In the same group P.Stevens hit a 180 for the Dovecote who had better fortunes as they won 7-1 at Shard End RBL Flights.
It was honours even in the group one contest between Saltley Amateur Gardeners and the divisional leaders Three Horse Shoes. The match finished all square at four each and their was also a 180 each, K.Moloney for Saltley and D.Young for the visitors. Similarly in group four, the top shot was recorded by C.Bates (Glades) and for the opposition, Horseshoes, A.Spencer. Glades got the 5-3 verdict.
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Congratulations to Saltley Amateur Gardeners ’B’ who have lifted the Sheldon and District League’s Denis Houlders Trophy title. The semi finals saw Saltley represented by both their ’A’ and ’B’ teams. The ’A’ side went out 3-2 to Castle Vale Residents Association, while the ’B’ team progressed to the final with a 3-2 success against Three Horse Shoes ’B’. The final was another 3-2 affair with Saltley claiming the top prize.
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The draw for round two of the Sheldon League’s Mrs F.Richman Trophy is, Old Bill and Bull v Glebe Community Centre, Shannons v Shard End RBL Flights, Raven v Yardley Ex Service Club, Banbury Club v Lea Hall Sports and Social Club, Sheldon Dukes v Malt Shovel, Pavilions v Saltley Amateur Gardeners, Sheldon and Marlboro v RAFA, Glades v Three Horse Shoes.
All matches are to be played on Thursday 10th July.
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The two top teams in the Small Heath Summer League, Custard House and Victoria 301 Club stretched their opening unbeaten run to three games, when Custard House won 6-3 against bottom of the table Black Horse and Victoria had a close 5-4 home win over Ward End Ex Service Club.
Brewer and Baker chalked up their first win of the campaign, a 5-4 success at the Antelope.
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