Division 1 :- Newburgh Lions remain top after their narrow victory over Greyhound; leading scorers were Darren Martin 22 (and a full house) and Jim Maloney (15) for Newburgh, while Ritchie Venner (16), and Brian Farrimond and Peter Gateley each scored 13 for Greyhound. Greyhound won on handicap however. Colly Wobblers assume second place after the narrowest of wins over Delph Tavern, all of whose players registered double figure scores led by Paul McAteer’s 17 points; Andy McGowan (12), Roy Atherton (14) and Mike Unsworth (17) scored well for the winners. The Delph won on handicap however and remain unbeaten and top of the handicap table. Despite an impressive 22 points from Bill Gerrard, Turks Head Sinners lost to Rugby Hounds, all of whose players scored in double figures, led by Eric Lupton and David Hodgson who each scored 14 and Tony Robinson (12); Rugby Hounds also won on handicap.
Division 2:- Turks Head Saints remain top after their victory over Hayfield Gang; Charles Johnson (17) and Barbara Flaherty (15) scored well for the winners, while Rob Jones (16) and Matt Cochrane (12) did likewise for Hayfield. An excellent 22 points from Alan Thompson and 13 from Lynne Hawkes enabled Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Benchwarmers, for whom Rob Green scored 16. Helenians assume second place after their victory over Scarecrows; top scorers were Mike Flaherty (19),Alf Westwell (14) and Bob Foster (13) for Helenians while Magnus Brass and Barry Marshall both scored 16 for Scarecrows. In these matches the result remained unchanged after handicaps were applied.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
04/03/2025