Colly Wobblers are champions of the pre-Christmas league after their victory over Benchwarmers, for whom Rob Green scored 12; Steve Feller (17), Roy Atherton (13) and Mike Unsworth (19) scored well for the winners. 20 points from Eric Lupton and 16 from Colin MacDonald earned Rugby Hounds a win over Ormskirk Theatre Company, for whom Alan Thompson scored 18. Despite 19 points from Rob Jones, Hayfield Gang lost to Scarecrows; Janet Crompton (17) and Barry Marshall (18) top scored for the winners. In the Turks Head derby the Sinners emerged victorious over the Saints, for whom Charles Johnson scored 18; Bill Gerrard (15), Peter Duffy (17) and Francis Williams (13) led the scoring for the Sinners. The results of these games were unchanged when handicaps were applied. Greyhound, for whom Ritchie Venner scored 17 and John Wilson 13, won the day over Helenians; Bob Foster (17) and Alf Westwell (13) led the scoring for Helenians. The handicap result was a draw. 18 points each from Jim Maloney and Darren Martin assured Newburgh Lions’ win over Delph Tavern, for whom Paul McAteer and Mike Preston both scored 13. The result was reversed on handicap. Scarecrows finish top of the pre-Christmas Handicap League even with a game yet to play.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
25/11/2025