Division 1 :- In the top of the table clash Newburgh Lions, thanks to an outstanding 26 points from Darren Martin, prevailed over rivals Delph Tavern, for whom Paul McAteer scored 16 and Sue Perks 12. As a result Newburgh Lions go 4 points clear at the top; Delph Tavern won on handicap however. In a very close game, Rugby Hounds, for whom Eric Lupton scored 17, beat Colly Wobblers, Mike Unsworth scoring 20 for the losers. Despite 20 points from Peter Duffy, Turks Head Sinners lost to Greyhound, for whom Brian Farrimond scored 14 and Ritchie Venner 12. In these two games the handicap result remained the same.
Division 2:- Turks Head Saints remain top after their victory over Ormskirk Theatre Company thanks to 18 points from Charles Johnson, while Gordon Richards scored 14 for the losers. Scarecrows won comfortably against Benchwarmers; top scorers for the winners were Janet Crompton (18), Barry Marshall (16) and Magnus Brass (14). Scarecrows also won on handicap. In the scheduled game Helenians narrowly defeated Hayfield Gang, with Alf Westwell scoring 12 for the winners and Rob Jones doing likewise for Hayfield Gang. The handicap result was reversed. In the postponed game Helenians won again narrowly and losing on handicap; Bob Foster scored 14 for the winners and Ann Frank 12 for the losers.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
25/02/2025