Cup:- Rugby Hounds clawed back the two point advantage on Newburgh Lions to finish level; Darren Martin scored 20 for Newburgh while Eric Lupton (13) and David Hodgson (12) scored well for Rugby Hounds. Turks Head Saints overcame the 3 point advantage on Ormskirk Theatre Company to win by 9, thanks to 17 points from Kevin Walton and 18 from Charles Johnson. Despite 18 points from Paul McAteer, the Delph Tavern couldn’t hold on to their one point handicap lead over Colly Wobblers who won by three; Ian Barlow (15), Andy McGowan (12) and Mike Unsworth (19) scored well for the winners.
Plate:- Despite 18 points and a full house from Brian Farrimond and 15 from Ritchie Venner, Greyhound just fell short of catching Hayfield Gang’s 26 point start losing by two points in the end; Matt Cochrane scored 13 for the winners. Helenians began with a seven point advantage over Scarecrows but stretched that to a 16 point win; Dave Boyd scored 14 for the winners and Janet Crompton 13 for the losers.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
06/12/2023