Greyhound, thanks to 20 points and a full house from Ritchie Venner and 16 points from Lynne Ashcroft finish, top after their win over Scarecrows, for whom Eric Ray scored 15 and Janet Crompton 13. 13 points each from Darren Martin and Jim Maloney assured Newburgh Lions’ victory over Helenians, for whom Bob Foster scored 12; Helenians won on handicap however. As a result Newburgh Lions finish second on points difference. Despite an impressive 22 points from Charles Johnson, Turks Head Saints lost to Turks Head Sinners, for whom Bill Gerrard scored 17; the Saints won on handicap scores however. In a game where all eight players registered double figure scores, Delph Tavern beat Colly Wobblers and finish third in the table; Paul McAteer (15), Mike Preston (14) and Sue Perks (13) scored well for the winners, while Steve Feller (13), Roy Atherton and Andy McGowan 12 each, did likewise for the losers. The Delph also won on handicap. Despite 15 points from Rob Jones, Hayfield Gang lost to Rugby Hounds, for whom Eric Lupton scored 13 and David Hodgson 18.
Newburgh Lions win the Handicap League. Three teams, Delph Tavern, Hayfield Gang and Scarecrows tied for second place.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
29/11/2023