Scarecrows began their season with a convincing win over Hayfield Gang; Barry Marshall (22) and Janet Crompton (19) scored well for the winners, while Ann Frank’s 13 points was Hayfield’s top score. Despite 17 points from Peter Duffy and 16 from Bill Gerrard, Turks Head Sinners lost to Newburgh Lions, for whom Darren Martin scored an impressive 21 points. Both Newburgh and Scarecrows won on handicap. Rugby Hounds, all of whose players scored in double figures, with David Hodgson (16), Eric Lupton (13) and Bruce Covey (12) leading the way, overcame Turks Head Saints, for whom Charles Johnson scored 15 and Kevin Walton 13; Rugby Hounds also won on handicap. Helenians, thanks to 16 points from Dave Boyd, beat Ormskirk Theatre Company, for whom Gordon Richards scored 15 and Alan Thompson 13; Helenians also won on handicap. Greyhound had a comfortable win over Colly Wobblers and as a result assume top place; Ritchie Venner (17), John Wilson and Mal Collier 14 each and Lynn Ashcroft (13) scored well for the winners and Mike Unsworth 15 for the losers.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
20/09/2023