A Look Back In Time - Alan Towe - 16.1.2001
Peter Allen suffered a setback to his title hopes in the Minworth Social Individual League when despite hitting a maximum he went down to a straight 3-0 win to Gary Mills who is currently eleventh in the table. Although losing Allen remains in pole position with 73 points, his nearest rival now being Tony Randell who on 63 points is ten adrift but has two games in hand. Mark Hollyoake has slipped to third in the league and is fourteen points behind Allen, Hollyoake having played four games fewer than Allen.
Congratulations to Dawn Barnes who chalked up her first win of the campaign when she beat John Ainsworth 2-1. Top scorers with a 180 this week are Tony Randell, Richie Baker, Peter Allen, Gordon Clinton and Barry Stephens.
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In the first draw of 2002 for the Small Heath League’s Dartt’o Game the winners are, 1st £25.00 number 381 (serial number RA2FSS4S), 2nd £15.00 number 123 (serial number AG3932520), 3rd £11.00 number 922 (serial number RSW000034).
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A reminder that the Cherry Tree Darts Open 2002 is being staged at the Cherry Tree, Lythalls Lane, Coventry on Saturday 26th January, on offer for the winner is £400, runner up £100 and £50 for the losing semi-finalists. The prize money could increase dependant on the number of entries.
Entry for the event is £5 in advance and £6 on the day. Entries plus the fee should be sent to Steve Crowther, Cherry Tree Club, Lythalls Lane, Coventry, CV6 6FT.
The competition is being run in an effort to raise funds for the Warwickshire Youth Darts.
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Congratulations to West Midlands player Wayne Jones on reaching the quarter finals of the Embassy World Championship. Jones finally made his exit when he went down 5-1 to England captain Martin Adams. Although bitterly disappointed not to make the final his £5500 will hopefully ease some of the pain.
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