Posted by Mike Unsworth
04/11/2025
Colly Wobblers re-assumed top of the table spot after their win over Greyhound, thanks mainly to an impressive 23 points from Pat Gibson and 13 from Andy McGowan; Ritchie Venner (14) and Brian Farrimond top scored for Greyhound. Delph Tavern, for whom Sue Perks scored 17 and Paul McAteer 12, lost their first game of the season to Rugby Hounds; Colin MacDonald (14), Eric Lupton (14) and David Hodgson (17) scored well for the winners. Despite 21 points and a full house from Darren Martin and 16 from John Purslow, Newburgh Lions lost by the narrowest of margins to Turks Head Saints, for whom Charles Johnson scored 18 and Kevin Walton 12. The results of these games remained the same after handicaps were applied. Despite a very impressive 23 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to Ormskirk Theatre Company, for whom Carol Thompson scored 12; the Theatre Company picked up their first win of the season. 16 points each from Bill Gerrard and Francis Williams and 15 from Arthur Heyes earned Turks Head Sinners a victory over Hayfield Gang, for whom Martin Burke scored 15 and Rob Jones 12. The results of these games were reversed on handicap. Scarecrows drew with Helenians but lost on handicap; Janet Crompton scored 17 for Scarecrows and Mike Flaherty 14 for Helenians.