BIRMINGHAM MAIL - A WEST MIDLAND ROUND-UP BY ALAN TOWE - 13.03.24
Playing in their sixth fixture of the season in the UKDA National League Cosmo Darts Premier Division Warwickshire made it three wins in a row when in their home tie with Glamorgan they won 25-11 to lift them up three places in the table to fourth on 122 points, fifteen behind third placed Cornwall but with a game in hand.
Saturday’s games got the local county off to a good start with the ladies ‘B’ winning 5-1 and men’s ‘B’ winning 9-3. For the ladies Angela Jones, Wendy Adams, Nina Bolt, Melanie Jones and Marian Conway put the ‘B’ team 5-0 up before Glamorgan’s Sue Hall got the visitors one and only win in the final game. Picking up the lady of the match award was Marian Conway for her 3-1 win over Sarah Teesdale and 18.04 average.
The men’s ‘B’ opened up a 3-0 lead thanks to Karl Reynolds, Adam Hancock and Dave Hill and although Liam Wigley pulled one back for the visitors in the fourth Warwickshire were 5-1 up by the break with further wins from man of the match William Naylor who beat Steven Inkpen 4-1 with a superb 31.37 average and Samuel Whittaker. With further wins from Mark Carter, Martin Tonks, Scott Hope and Noah Rose in the second half the hosts finished as 9-3 winners to give them a huge 14-4 lead to carry over to Sunday’s games.
The ladies ‘A’ finished all-square at 3-3 after going one down in the opening game. Supplying the wins were Hannah Meek, lady of the match Kirsty Hinchcliffe who won 3-2 against Sandy Quinn with a 19.78 average and Donna Pinch.
The men’s ‘A’ had a fine first half winning five of the six games thanks to wins from Wayne Mynard, Steve Hine, Jack Wareing, Noel Grant and Nigel Heydon and with further wins from Gareth Braham, Jamie Atkins and Jenson Walker in the second session they achieved an 8-4 victory. Man of the match for the men’s ‘A’ was Noel Grant who had a fine 30.51 average in his 4-2 win over James Richards.
Full Results:Warwickshire 25 Glamorgan 11:Warwickshire MA 8-4 Glamorgan MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Wayne Mynard 4 Dan Beynon 2, Steve Hine 4 Keirion Carter 0, Chris Wickenden 0 Sean Fisher 4, Jack Wareing 4 Tim Jones 3, Noel Grant 4 James Richards 2, Nigel Heydon 4 John Cook 1, Samuel Whittaker 3 Dai Caller 4, Gareth Braham 4 Dan Thompson 3, Matty Washbrooke 1 Dale Hughes 4, Kevin Dowling 3 Mark Challenger 4, Jamie Atkins 4 Adam Serpell 0, Jenson Walker 4 Hywel Manuel 3, Warwickshire MB 9-3 Glamorgan MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Karl Reynolds 4 Liam Meek 2, Adam Hancock 4 Colin Powell 2, Dave Hill 4 Gavin Sterio 2, Mark Strong 0 Liam Wigley 4, William Naylor 4 Steven Inkpen 1, Samuel Whittaker 4 Richie Edwards 0, Mark Carter 4 Lee O'Neill 1, Samuel Price 3 Keatan Fowler 4, Martin Tonks 4 Gareth Partridge 2, Scott Hope 4 Dai Powell 3, Noah Rose 4 Neil Parry 1, Mark Martin 1 Richard Shanklyn 4, Warwickshire WA 3-3 Glamorgan WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Natalie Gilbert 0 Alannah Waters-Evans 3, Hannah Meek 3 Nicky Biddick 1, Kirsty Hinchliffe 3 Sandra Quinn 2, Caroline Pike 0 Eve Watson 3, Donna Pinch 3 Donna Thomas 0, Courtney Hine 2 Michelle Jones 3, Warwickshire WB 5-1 Glamorgan WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Angela Jones 3 Joanne Pugh 2, Wendy Adams 3 Tammy Thomas 0, Nina Bolt 3 Donna Buckley 0, Melanie Jones 3 Sophie Price 2, Marian Conway 3 Sarah Teesdale 1, Chloe McKivett-Saunders 2 Sue Hall 3.
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In the Andy Wheeler Fisheries Championship Division of the UKDA National League West Midlands were hoping for a win in their home game against Sussex to help lift them away from the relegation zone and a win is what they achieved. The ladies ‘B’ after leading 2-0 with wins from Kelly Dolman and Shellbie Simmons, had to be satisfied with a 3-3 draw at the end of the day, lady of the match Gemma Barrett salvaging the draw in the penultimate encounter when she beat Jill Russell 3-1 with an 18.51 average.
The men’s ‘B’ were in top form making it a clean sweep in the first half opening up a 6-0 lead all begun by man of the match Kevin Bambrick who won 4-2 against Dan Bradford and averaged 27.68. Adding to Bambrick’s win were Ian Stanton, Karl Hughes, Mark Craddock, Scott Baker and Daniel Hands. Chalking up the winning seventh game was Kieran O’Mahoney before Glamorgan got their first stripe on the board, Kevin Fishwick beating Paul Price 4-2. With wins from Ryan Locker, Glen McGrandle and Adam Teasdale the final score was 10-2 to the hosts.
Like their ‘B’ side the ladies ‘A’ shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw with all six games going in favour of the first throw advantage. Jacqueline Maiden lifted the lady of the match award for her straight 3-0 win over Ellie Williams and 17.68 average. Other winners for the West Midlands were Jodie Rowlands and Jacqueline Trott.
The men’s ‘A’ took the final overall score to 24-12 to the home side with their 8-4 win and chalking up those wins were Richard Platt, Dean Simmons-Fullwood, Ryan O’Connor, Rob Thompson, Michael Baker, Ash Khayat, Shaun Carroll and Gavin Baker, opener Richard Platt their top man with a 28.88 average and 4-1 win against Rod Hawkins.
Full Results:West Midlands 24 Sussex 12:West Midlands MA 8-4 Sussex MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Richard Platt 4 Rod Hawkins 1, Dean Simmons-Fullwood 4 Dan Bradford 1, Ben Johnson 1 Lee Bryant 4, Ryan O'Connor 4 Darren Barton 3, Rob Thompson 4 Paul Robinson 1, Michael Baker 4 Ben Payne 2, Jack Aldridge 2 Tavis Dudeney 4, Ash Khayat 4 Cavan Phillips 1, Shaun Carroll 4 Paul Eves 1, Gavin Baker 4 Jim Withers 2, Darren Williams 1 Tim Pierce 4, Ian Jones 3 Connor Levett 4, West Midlands MB 10-2 Sussex MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Kevin Bambrick 4 Dan Bradford 2, Ian Stanton 4 Harry Jackson 3, Karl Hughes 4 Lee O'Donovan 1, Mark Craddock 4 Graham Harris 1, Scott Baker 4 Char Hymers 0, Daniel Hands 4 Dean Leaver 1, Kieran O'Mahoney 4 Lee Ashton 3, Paul Price 2 Kevin Fishwick 4, Ryan Locker 4 Jim Lovelidge 2, Neil Pointon 1 Harvey Tazewell 4, Glen McGrandle 4 Darren Chapman 2, Adam Teasdale 4 Matt Patterson 1, West Midlands WA 3-3 Sussex WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Katherine Jenkins 2 Kelly Ryan 3, Jodie Rowlands 3 Lisa Withers 2, Tara Simmons-Fullwood 1 Donna Rainsley 3, Jacqueline Maiden 3 Ellie Williams 0, Sarah Maybury 0 Emma Wapshott 3, Jacqueline Trott 3 Julia Saldanha 2, West Midlands WB 3-3 Sussex WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Kelly Doleman 3 Teresa O'Riordan 2, Shellbie Simmons 3 Ashleigh Turner 2, Crysta Wilcox 0 Denise Peake 3, Julie Emery 1 Disney Dunbar 3, Gemma Barrett 3 Jill Russell 1, Claire Hobbs 0 Claire King 3.
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Black Country began their weekend in the L-Style Division One table placed sixth, thirty-six points short of leaders Suffolk and despite their 21-15 win away to Gwynedd finished the weekend still sixth in the division but forty-two points short of Suffolk who held on to pole position with a 25-11 win at Tyne and Wear.
The ladies ‘B’, after trailing 2-0 earned a 3-3 draw with wins from Doreen Hunt who collected the match award for her 3-2 win against Shereen Downs and 18.05 average, Grace Angel and Lacey Hughes. The men’s ‘B’ took four of the opening six games thanks to Mark Rollinson, Ian Townsend, Mark Jones and Al Smith. The second half saw them go one better by winning five of the six games with man of the match Cayden Smith rounding off the 9-3 win in the final game beating Barry Jones 3-0 with a 30.06 average. Other winners were John Green, Sam Bissell, Ryan Green and Ali Hickinbottom.
It was not a great start to Sunday’s games as the ladies ‘A’ slumped to a 5-1 defeat with Maxine Prosser their sole winner beating Jacky Blanks 3-2 and averaging 15.55.
With a 13-11 lead the men’s ‘A’ could lose 7-5 and Black Country would still have an overall draw for the weekend and those five games were achieved in the first half when Jamie Rollinson kicked off the proceedings with his 4-0 man of the match win over Stuart Butler and 30.83 average. Adding to Rollinson’s win were Martin Price, Tom Bissell, Trev Brennan and Jamie Barrowman. Now a win was definitely on the cards and with further second half wins from Gareth Johnston, Paul Wells and Alex Howells the final score was 8-4 to the away side giving them an overall 21-15 win for the weekend.
Full Results:Gwynedd MA 4-8 The Black Country MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Stuart Butler 0 Jamie Rollinson 4, Dylan Williams 1 Martin Price 4, James Dorenbos 3 Tom Bissell 4, Gwyn AP Tomos 3 Trev Brennan 4, Eirig Rowlands 4 George Willetts 2, Baz Tym 2 Jamie Barrowman 4, Sion Wright 1 Gareth Johnston 4, David Davies 4 Cayden Smith 2, Dafydd Williams 1 Paul Wells 4, Deian Roberts 4 Mark Jones 1, Phil Beach 0 Alex Howells 4, Alex Williams 4 Rich Bowen 1, Gwynedd MB 3-9 The Black Country MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Mike Simpson 0 Mark Rollinson 3, Rhys Edwards 2 Ian Townsend 3, Dylan Hughes Jones 3 Wayne Hobday 1, Danny Butler 0 Mark Jones 3, Noel Coward 3 Connor Whitehouse 0, Carwyn Williams 2 Al Smith 3, Scott Bannerman 1 John Green 3, Adrian Jones 1 Sam Bissell 3, Alwyn Thomas 3 Ian Mathers 0, Sion Ap Tegid Tomos 1 Ryan Green 3, Aled Jones 0 Ali Hickinbottom 3, Barry Jones 0 Cayden Smith 3, Gwynedd WA 5-1 The Black Country WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Susan Davies 3 Tammy Chance 0, Jacky Blanks 2 Maxine Prosser 3, Emily Mitchell 3 Heather Wright 1, Gaynor Williams 3 Abbey Hunt 1, Jac Leggatt 3 Doreen Hunt 2, Lisa Hughes 3 Amy-Leigh Tolley 1, Gwynedd WB 3-3 The Black Country WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Jane Jenkins 3 Stella Sims 1, Lynda Roberts 3 Paige Robbins 1, Shereen Downs 2 Doreen Hunt 3, Tamzin Parr 0 Grace Angel 3, Mandy Williams 3 Natalie Hulson 1, Emma Pearce 0 Lacey Hughes 3.
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Northfield Conservative Club took their unbeaten run to six games in the Harborne and District League with a convincing 7-2 win in a very high-scoring game over local rivals and fourth in the league Northfield Town. Second placed Copper Fox ‘R’ remain two points behind the leaders after they won 5-4 at Smethwick Cricket Club. After the top two teams comes Copper Fox ‘M’, Northfield Town and Cock Inn all on eight points from their six games, Copper Fox ‘M’ winning 8-1 at home against Lion Bar while Cock Inn had a 6-3 home win over Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club. Biggest win of the week went to Avenue Social who handed their hosts Windsor a 9-0 whitewash.
This week produced a feast of maximum scores, no fewer than ten with M.Perkins (Smethwick Cricket Club) and R.Hosey (Northfield Conservative Club both recording two. There was one each for A.Bomber (Smethwick Cricket Club), J.Hykin (Copper Fox ‘R’), D.Kent (Copper Fox ‘M’), D.McConomy (Lion Bar), T.Garfield (Northfield Conservative Club) and J.Needham ( Northfield Town).
Full Results:Game 6:- Smethwick Cricket Club 4 (F.Johnson 100, A.Bomber 2x100,138,140,180,14 darts game, M.Collins 100, P.Brookes 3x100, V.Gould 100,140, M.Perkins 4x100, M.Smith 100,131, M.Perkins 2x180, A.Johnson 2x100,125) Copper Fox ‘R’ 5 (E.Simpson 122,140, J.Hykin 100,104,121,2x125,140,180, A.Hykin 2x100,134,2x140, T.Hamilton 121,125,138, N.Porter 2x100,140, R.Mann 2x100,140, T.Hykin 140, J.Good 100), Copper Fox ‘M’ 8 (K.Jukes 2x100, D.Kent 100,180, J.Downer 100,140, G.Dews 2x100,100f, K.Bedder 2x100,2x140, M.Davies 2x100, J.Loughran 100) Lion Bar 1 (D.Windsor 100, D.McConomy 2x100,140, D.McConomy 180), Cock Inn 6 (N.Hurst 2x100,140, L.Fox 2x100,120, Joe Fox 115,135, A.Vaughan 140, S.Denton 3x100,116, R.Allcott 100,128) Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club 3 (A.Reynolds 140, N.Reynolds 100, A.Fenton 3x100), Northfield Conservative Club 7 (R.Hosey 2x100,140,2x180, T.Garfield 100,134,2x140,180, D.Hill 3x100,135,140, M.Lloyd 123,140, T.Shipley 100, S.Cartwright 100,125,140, W.Marshall 100,115, T.Garfield 102f) Northfield Town 2 (L.Allen 100,125,134, L.Fowler 100,118,118f,136,15 darts game, N.Steventon 2x100,140, A.Faulkner 2x140, R.Needham 100,123, J.Evetts 100,120, J.Needham 100,2x134,180, N.Proctor 100), Windsor 0 (S.Hopkins 101) Avenue Social 9 (A.Girling 125, M.Gilliland 100,110, E.Spencer 140, V.Gilliland 100,125, J.Taylor 100, S.Gilliland 100,119f, C.Morgan 100, P.Gilliland 112), The Mill 6 (D.Davy 100,120, A.Beagrie 100,125,135,140,18 darts game, T.Goulding 140, J.Goulding 2x100,120) Weoley Castle WMC 3 (S.Joyce 100,121, M.Warr 2x100,140, A.Heath 120, M.Bolton 3x100,140, D.Cornwell 100,101).
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With eight of the scheduled twenty-six fixtures played in the Kings Norton League only average separates the top two teams, a 7-0 home win over Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club keeps Northfield top of the table with a four legs of average lead over second placed Copper Fox who had a 5-2 win away to Rubery Social Club. Third in the league Thurlestone are only two points behind the leading pair, they had a 6-1 win at Dingle to keep them two points to the good on Bournebrook, Coppice, Rubery Social Club, Stirchley and Cock Inn.
Top individual performances this week were supplied by M.Welsh (Stirchley) and J.Hykin (Copper Fox) who both hit a maximum while A.Busby (Northfield) hit two. Northfield’s N.Steventon had a 160 break.
Full Results:Game 7:- Copper Fox 7 (E.Simpson 125,140,8 darts game, N.Porter 100, G.Dews 122, D.McConomy 101b, K.Bedder 100b,115b) Longbridge 0 (C.Evans 125, N.Mellors 100, A.Burbridge 120), Perfection 2 (N.Smith 100, S.Campbell 114) Rubery Social Club 5 (J.Higgins 100, A.Faulkner 100, J.Grainger 100), Bourneville 6 (M.Collins 2x100, A.Deeley 3x100, P.Garvey 2x100, D.Murray 100,146f) Kings Norton Flights 1 (R.Fisher 100b, A.Fenton 100, R.Foxhall 100, D.Willis 117, J.Senior 128, J.Fisher 125, M.Hanley 113), Cock Inn 3 (P.Hughes 100,105b, L.Fox 2x100,11 darts game, S.Cartwright 117, Joe Fox 2x100, N.Hurst 120, R.Allcott 100) Bournebrook 4 (T.Cullen 100,102f, C.Ryan 100, M.Bathurst 125, T.Bathurst 133, J.Stringer 100), Coppice 4 (A.Ward 100, B.Heath 100, M.Mooney 100, J.Garghan 100b) Northfield 3 (L.Allen 100,117f,2x140,9 darts game, M.Lloyd 121, A.Busby 133, R.Hitchmough 100, M.Hopkins 100, N.Steventon 130, P.Draper 100, N.Proctor 101), Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club 2 (D.Witcombe 125,135, C.Davenport 140, T.Shaw 102,140, S.Corbett 100,140, M.Bandy 105, M.Cushing 100) Stirchley 5 (L.Rooney 103b,121, M.Welsh 100b,120b,123,180, T.Moore 100, L.Little 100, K.Underhill 100), Dingle 1 (A.Poolton 112, M.Poolton 132, T.Walton 101, S.Poolton 100, C.Richards 118b) Thurlestone 6 (T.Garfield 105, N.Watts 105b, R.Waldron 109f, A.Savage 125,156b, C.Taylor 100), Game 8:- Kings Norton Flights 2 (R.Fisher 105b, A.Fenton 100,121, R.Foxhall 100, S.Tonks 100) Coppice 5 (A.Aindow 116, A.Ward 105b, M.Mooney 100,105f, A.Cotter 100), Longbridge 5 (R.Stacey 121, R.Broadhurst 100,116, J.Taylor 118, C.Evans 140, J.Wood 100, N.Mellors 100) Dingle 2 (A.O'Sullivan 100, A.Poolton 140, O.Fallon 140), Northfield 7 (L.Allen 120, A.Busby 100b,134,2x180, R.Hitchmough 117, N.Steventon 160b,9 darts game) Kings Norton Ex Serviceman’s Club 0 (T.Shaw 121), Thurlestone 4 (T.Garfield 2x100, J.Downer 100, R.Waldron 108b, B. Andrews 113,118) Bournebrook 3 (C.Smith 100, D.Collins 109b,122,125, T.Cullen 140, K.Mason 100b,135, C.Ryan 108f, M.Bathurst 121, T.Bathurst 140), Stirchley 6 (L.Rooney 100, M.Welsh 3x100, T.Moore 100, T.Atkins 100b,106f, S.Lilley 100, L.Little 100, M.Welsh 180) Cock Inn 1 (P.Hughes 100,100b, 120b,140, S.Cartwright 101b, Joe Fox 100, R.Allcott 2x100), Perfection 0 (N.Smith 100, P.Smith 100b) Bourneville 7 (G.Carver 118f,10 darts game, P.Smith 100f,142b,177,9 darts game, D.Murray 121, G.Bailles 118,10 darts game, P.Garvey 106b, A.Bailles 109f, J.Garvey 140, A.Deeley 100), Rubery Social Club 2 (J.Higgins 100, R.Higgins 2x100,100b,125, J.O'Neill 100,106f, A.Faulkner 100, J.Grainger 100) Copper Fox 5 (E.Simpson 2x100,100b, D.Marsh 2x100, A.Harvey 100, D.McConomy 100, J.Hykin 100,140, D.Marsh 104f, J.Hykin 180).
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With fixtures now running out in the Sheldon and District Winter League Langley Arrows have what appears to be a possible title clinching lead of four points in the premier league over their nearest rivals Sheldon Marlborough Arrows. In the latest round of fixtures Langley Arrows won 5-4 against Langley Flights while Sheldon Marlborough Arrows were 6-3 winners at Sheldon Dukes. Dingle’s John Smyth hit a 180 in his team’s 5-4 win at Highwood.
Currently in division one the top two teams Brian’s Flights and Willclare Sports and Social are both on twenty-two points, however Brian’s Flights have two games in hand. Third placed Trident Spears won 7-2 against Iron Horse Rebels to leave them just two points short of Willclare with a game in hand.
There iis a similar situation at the top of division two with leaders Sheldon Marlborough Ridge and second placed Hornet both on sixteen points with Hornet having played one game more than Ridge.
Full Results:Week 14:Premier League:- Sheldon Dukes 3 Sheldon Marlborough Arrows 6 (Neil Parsonage 128f), Highwood 4 The Dingle 5 (John Smyth 180), Langley Arrows 5 Langley Flights 4 (Darren Tudor 9 darts game), The Banbury Club 5 Yardley Ex Colts 4, Raven Arrows had a bye, Division One:- Hollywood Social Club 5 Kingshurst Labour Club 4 (Stephen Shepherd 116f,9 darts game), Willclare Sports and Social Club 5 Shirley Misfits 4, Trident Spears 7 (Preston Cuplovic 116f) Iron Horse Rebels 2, Smithswood Social Club 8 The Bell Inn 1, Maggies v Brian’s Flights a late result, Division Two:- Moseley Rugby Club 6 (Danny Smith 10 darts game) The Raven 3 (Alan Eden 126f), Lyndon Old Boys 4 Sheldon Marlborough Flights 5, Castle Bromwich WMC v The College Arms Flights postpones, The Hornet and Sheldon Marlborough Ridge had a bye.
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In the South West Birmingham Clubs League there were no fewer than seventeen scores of 100 or more in the game between leaders Longbridge United and Quarry Club with T.Shipley recoridng an eight darts game for the former and A.Vaughan having top scores of 140,125,100 plus a 120 break for the latter. The 5-3 result went to Longbridge. Second placed West Heath CEM came from 4-0 down to snatch a 4-4 draw at Bournbrook K.Webb hitting 2x140 and checking out on 100 in a nine darts game to even it up at 4-4 in the final leg.
Full Results:Game 13:- Longbridge United 5 (T.Shipley 8 darts game) Quarry Club 3 (A.Vaughan 140,125,100,120b), Perfection 7 Moseley All Servies Club 1, E57 3 Stirchley United 5, Northfield Conservative Club ‘B’ 4 Northfield Conservative Club ‘A’ 4, Bartley Green FC 4 Northfield Town 4 (J.Cutler 180), Bournbrook 4 West heath CEM 4 (K.Webb 2x140,100f, 9 darts game).
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Bishop Vesey kept their title hopes on course in division one of the Four Oaks and District League and extended their undefeated run to five games with a 6-3 home win over Old Oscott Arrows. Second placed The Beehive won 5-4 at Beggars Bush to keep within two points of the leaders.
A 6-3 home defeat by Walmley CSC Flights has seen Heartlands lose top spot in division two and drop to third place on six points two short of the top two teams, new leaders leaders Red Lion who won 5-4 at home against Drakes Drum and their victors in second place Walmley CSC Flights.
Pint Pot Flights are going strong in division three taking their unbeaten run to five games with a 7-2 home win over Rosey Mac’s Bar to keep them two points ahead of second placed St Thomas Arrows who were convincing 8-1 winners at St Tom Cats.
Full Results:Game 5:Division One:- Beggars Bush 4 (Ryan Comiskey 140, Des Shannon 100b, Alan Whitehouse 100, Gary Bushell 115b) The Beehive 5 (Ben Lobbett 125, Zac Prince 108b,100, Dean Grainger 133, Neil Clarke 120b,100, Keith Deeley 100,116, Dave Mortiboys 100, Jason Prince 112b,121), Old Horns Lions 4 (Jason Greaves 137, Andy Kimberley 135, Barrie Linnecor 112b) The Nomads 5 (J.Statham 100, Tony Colley 120b,100b, D.Chisnell 118, Sam Robinson 100,140, John Green 2x100), Bishop Vesey 6 (S.Abbott 100,132, C.Sammons 118,180, N.Sammons 109,120b, M.Wild 125b) Old Oscott Arrows 3 (M.Maher 2x100, M.Page 102b, P.Locke 100b,2x100, B.Trayhearn 121, D.Page 100), Division Two:- The Rise Club 3 (Luke Parry 2x100, Ollie Day 100, Mark Felkin 120b, Warren Jones 100b, Jamie Sabin 174,100) Charley’s Flights 6 (Adam Gough 109b,100, Dean Bond 137b, Kevin Hewings 100b,100, William CAdby 124,100,120,10 darts game, John Burdett 140), Red Lion 5 (D.Vickers 140,109b,110f, L.Vickers 100,111, Ian Matthews 149b,100, J.Collins 121,116,132, G.Oldfield 100) Drakes Drum 4 (Alan Lilley 100b, James Calrke 156b,100, Callum Crocket 100, Marc Pearce 140), Heartlands 3 (Matthew Cain 140, John Frost 140,100, Gerry McCormack 100, Martin Cooper 140, Steven Cain 120b,125, George Drennan 100) Walmley CSC Flights 6 (Gary Fleetwood 100,107b,10 darts game, Kris Green 110, Brian Hughes 100, Greg Gaughan 100), Plough and Arrows 3 (Nigel Robbins 100b,120b,100,140, Kieran Gow 118, Danny Hughes 101b, Ricky Niner 140) Erdington Arrows 6 (Mark Phillips 100, Harry Sadler 101b), Division Three:- Pint Pot Flights 7 (Martin Phillips 100, Neil Napier 121, Michael Bagnall 100, Pete Smith 106b,100) Rosey Mac’s Bar 2 (Brendan Nolan 100,100b,126,121, Eddie Groves 100b), Deer’s Leap 4 (Tom Ross 100, Tom Whyley 137, Luke Sinclair 2x100,115b,10 darts game, Anthony Kimberley 100, Darren Stenson 123) Sutton Sharks 5 (Michael Taylor 121, Ally Jarvis 134, Chris Gardener 100,118), Rosey Mac’s 7 (Stephen Wright 180,100, Jack Cox 128, Neil Bradley 100, John Cox 100) Sutton Sports 2 (Andy Houlton 140, Keaton Lacy 107), St Tom Cats 1 (D.Smith 100, B.Bradbury 120) St Thomas Arrows 8 (Mick Avery 100, Dean Wakelam 134, Garry Stait 2x100).
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The Stourbridge and District Monday Night League played their singles knockout down to the last sixteen players and booking their place in finals night were C.Plant, A.Nicholls (Five Ways), B.Stevens (Seven Stars), L.Beatrup (Rose and Crown ‘A’), K.Safe, J.Gaskin, S.Johnson, L.Marson (Netherton Conservative Club ‘B’), G.Jones, C.R.Simpson (Raven ‘A’), D.Edwards, S.Blewitt, S.Ainkens (Princess), S.Hall (Old Liberal Club), I.Kelly (Bird in Hand), C.J.Smith (Glascutters).
Full Results:Singles Knockout:Last Sixteen:- C.Plant, A.Nicholls (Five Ways), B.Stevens (Seven Stars), L.Beatrup (Rose and Crown ‘A’), K.Safe, J.Gaskin, S.Johnson, L.Marson (Netherton Conservative Club ‘B’), G.Jones, C.R.Simpson (Raven ‘A’), D.Edwards, S.Blewitt, S.Ainkens (Princess), S.Hall (Old Liberal Club), I.Kelly (Bird in Hand), C.J.Smith (Glascutters).
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It was not a good week for reigning champions of the Netherton Thursday Night League Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’ as despite a 180 from their P.Tonks they lost 6-3 at Bulls Head who are second in the league two points ahead of them but from one extra game. Old Liberal Club top the table their 8-1 win at Plough and Harrow (J.Southall 180) giving them a two points advantage over Bulls Head.
Full Results:Game 14:- Olde Queens Head 1 Hill and Cakemore Ex Serviceman’s Club 8, Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘B’ 2 Spring Meadow Pub 7, Plough and Harrow 1 (J.Southall 180) Old Liberal Club 8, Townsend Social Club 7 (A.Galeb 180, W.Cairns 180) Netherton Sports and Social Club 2, Bulls Head 6 Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club ‘A’ 3 (P.Tonks 180), Hare and Hounds 6 Old Glasshouse 3.
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After the first seven games in the Rowley Monday Night League three teams are on 12 points at the top of the table. Romsley Cricket Club have the superior average after a 6-3 win against Hawthorns ‘B’ with second placed Bell adding a 7-2 win over White Swan to put them one leg of average ahead of Whiteheath Tavern despite an 8-1 home win over Huntingtree.
Full Results:Game 7:- Loyal Lodge 5 Rowley Bar and Grill 4, Whiteheath Tavern 8 (M.Crumpton 160b) Huntingtree 1 M.Baker 160b), Hawthorns ‘B’ 3 Romsley Cricket Club 6, Snooks 5 Spring Meadow 4, Bell 7 (S.Price 9 darts game, B.Gillies 160b) White Swan 2, Wonder 1 Tividale FC 8, Gate Hangs Well 0 Plough and Harrow 9, Rowley Labour 4 Hawthorns 5.
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Tenth Lock and Dudley Sports ‘A’ are the only two teams in the Silver End Sunday Morning League able to boast a 100% win record after only five games. Tenth Lock have a slender one leg of average lead over Dudley Sports ‘A’ after they won 6-2 at home against High Acres ‘A’ and their rivals won 5-3 at home against Three Crowns ‘A’. Third placed Church Tavern are two points behind the leading duo.
Full Results:Game 5:- Tenth Lock 6 High Acres ‘A’ 2, Dudley Sports ‘A’ 5 Three Crowns ‘A’ 3, Church Tavern 5 Rose and Crown 3, Old Star 8 Old Cat Inn 0, Dudley Ex Serviceman’s Club 3 Old Liberal Club 5, Brickmakers Arms 5 Brier Rose 3, Pensnett Liberal Club 6 Dudley Sports ‘B’ 2, Three Crowns ‘B’ 4 Raven 4, High Acres ‘B’ 4 Mount Pleasant 4, High Acres ‘C’ had a bye.
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It was singles knockout week in the Stourbridge and District Wednesday Night League with the league playing the event down to the last sixteen players and lining up on finals night will be Steve Hall 3 C.Slater 1, S.Tipper 0 I.Jones 3, A.Nicholls 3 J.Churchill 2, B.Capewell 3 W.Green 1, C.Snellus 3 T.Russell 0, S.Hillman 3.C.Powell 1, K.James 3 A.Floyd 2, K.Bambrick 3 S.G.Skidmore 1, Quarter Finals:- I.Jones 3 K.Bambrick 1, K.James 3 B.Capewell 0, S.Hillman 3 S.Hall 2, A.Nicholls 2 C.Snellus 3, Semi-Finals:- K.James 4 I.Jones 1, C.Snellus 3 S.Hillman 4, Final:- K.James 5 S.Hillman 1, Spring Meadow Social had a bye.
Full Results:Singles Knockout:Last Sixteen:- Steve Hall 3 C.Slater 1, S.Tipper 0 I.Jones 3, A.Nicholls 3 J.Churchill 2, B.Capewell 3 W.Green 1, C.Snellus 3 T.Russell 0, S.Hillman 3.C.Powell 1, K.James 3 A.Floyd 2, K.Bambrick 3 S.G.Skidmore 1, Quarter Finals:- I.Jones 3 K.Bambrick 1, K.James 3 B.Capewell 0, S.Hillman 3 S.Hall 2, A.Nicholls 2 C.Snellus 3, Semi-Finals:- K.James 4 I.Jones 1, C.Snellus 3 S.Hillman 4, Final:- K.James 5 S.Hillman 1, Spring Meadow Social had a bye.
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A 6-1 home win over Waggon and Horses takes Vine ‘A’ to an undefeated five games in the Hilltop Friendly Tuesday Night League and gives them a two points buffer over Allen’s Bar, Ivy Bush and Tamebridge, Allen’s Bar beating formerly placed second in the league Cottage Spring 5-2, Ivy Bush winning 6-1 at home against Horseley Tavern ‘B’ and Tamebridge having a closer 4-3 win at Horse and Jockey.
Full Results:Game 5:- Vine ‘A’ 6 Waggon and Horses 1, King Arthur 1 Sow and Pigs 6, Allen’s Bar 5 Cottage Spring 2, Three Horseshoes 7 Albion 0, Ivy Bush 6 Horseley Tavern ‘B’ 1, Horse and Jockey 3 Tamebridge 4, Horseley Tavern ‘A’ 6 Vine ‘B’ 1.
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Cradley Tuesay Night League:Full Results:Game 4:- Quarry Bank Liberal Club ‘A’ 5 Liberal Club, Blackheath 2, Plough 4 Bulls Head 3, Quarry Bank Social Club ‘A’ 3 (Rick Clarke 180) Quarry Bank Liberal Club ‘B’ 4 (Dave Edwards 2x180,129f), Tenth Lock 5 Quarry Bank Social Club ‘B’ 2, Brickmakers Arms had a bye.
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With Pensnett Liberal Club already proclaimed champions of the Black Country Men’s Super League there was just one rearranged fixture played this week which saw Ashwood win 3-2 at home against Allen’s Bar ‘B’.
Full Results:Rearranged Fixture:- The Ashwood 3 Allen’s Bar ‘B’ 2.
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Nick Fullwell has taken his points tally to 155 from 29 games in the Amblecote RBL Premier League after adding 7-0 wins over Jon Underhill and Nick Wyer. Being as Dan Nicholls didn’t play this week he drops to third in the table on 141 points from 25 games and is replaced in the number two spot by Reece Colley who won 7-0 against Josh Hodgkins and 5-2 against Shane Passey to give him a total of 145 points from 26 games.
Full Results:Week 15:- Reece Colley 7 Josh Hodgkins 0, Jake Shipley 5 Shane Sheridan 2, Reece Colley 5 Jack Pritchard 2, Sam Page 4 Matt Halliday 3, John Green 7 Jayden Harper 0, Nick Wyer 4 Carl Hipkiss 3, Jamie Barrowman 6 Rob Pierce 1, Craig Lowin 7 Stephen Cartwright 0, Tom Bissell 7 Wozza Pritchard 0, Nick Fullwell 7 Jon Underhill 0, Matt Davies 6 Matt Halliday 1, Dave Simpson 6 Mitch Pickett 1, Martyn Harper 4 Steve Gillam 3, Howard Pritchard 5 Josh Hodgkins 2, Jake Robinson 4 Carl Hipkiss 3, Ian Townsend 5 Aaron Colley 3, Chris Williams 4 Ryan Green 3, Cayden Smith 4 Andy Vellender 3, Michael Harding 6 Jayden Harper 1, Jamie Barrowman 6 Stephen Cartwright 1, Jake Shipley 4 Jack Pritchard 3, Shane Sheridan 4 Matt Davies 3, Shane Passey 4 Sam Page 3, Rob Pierce 4 Joe Poole 3, Cayden Smith 5 Craig Lowin 2, Martyn Harper 4 Jake Robinson 3, Nick Fullwell 7 Nick Wyer 0, Reece Colley 5 Shane Passey 2, Aaron Colley 7 Wozza Pritchard 0, Tom Bissell 5 Howard Pritchard 2, Andy Vellender 5 Chris Williams 2, Ian Townsend 5 Dave Simpson 2, Steve Gillam 4 Josh Hodgkins 3, Mitch Pickett 5 Ryan Green 2, John Green 7 Joe Poole 0, Michael Harding 7 Jon Underhill 0, Cayden Smith 7 Jake Robinson 0, Aaron Colley 7 Jayden Harper 0.
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Surprisingly Wayne Jones, leader of division one in the Gilbert’s bar Monday Night Singles League was held to a 4-4 draw by Steve Lynch was is currently eleventh in the division, however Jones still has an eight points cushion over second place Ian Stanton who won his game against Jamie Webb 6-2.
In division two Alan Melling won 5-3 against Robert Harris to keep him four points ahead of second placed Allan Davies who won by the same 5-3 margin against Keith Hollowood.
Although he didn’t play this week Dave Thackeray continues to lead division three with 81 points, he not only has a three points lead over his nearest rival Thomas Hollowood but also has a game in hand. Hollowood had a 6-2 win over Lauren Kempson.
Full Results:Game 12:- Scott Baker 6 Tony Singh 2, Conor Whitehouse 5 Stewart Pryce 3, Wayne Jones 4 Steve Lynch 4, Clark Cook 7 Clayton Edge 1, Jamie Webb 2 Ian Stanton 6, Jon Blakemore 7 Paul Price 1, Clayton Edge 1 Steve Lynch 7, Jimmy Stackhouse 3 Jamie Webb 5, Game 11:- Bradley Martin 3 Neville Quinton 5, Malcolm Pugh 3 Artur Lubkowski 5, Jamie Aplin 3 Jack Rollinson 5, Robert Harris 3 Alan Melling 5, Allan Davies 5 Keith Hollowood 3, Jon Williams 2 Kevin Bate 6, Michael Franks 4 Alex Simmons 4, Gareth Walsh 4 Warren Bower 4, Lauren Kempson 2 Thomas Hollowood 6, Eddie Gripton 2 Jacqui Simmons 6, Robert Bradley 4 Jenni Seedhouse 4, Andy Poole 5 Anthony Bradley 3, Michele Pritchard 8 Eddie Gripton 0.
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I received sad news this week of the passing of Scottish International Steve Parkes. Steve was a member of my Mitchells and Butlers Highgate Best (later Tennents Lager) exhibition team and we also played together in doubles knockouts. Steve was a member of the successful Tipton Super League team, winning numerous competitions on the way to his Scottish selection.
Steve Parkes a true gentleman on and off the board who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
I offer my sincere condolences to Steve’s family.
Rest in Peace my dear friend, many thanks for all the great times and happy hours we spent on the dartboard together.
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