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Please Note: The Nelson are now playing their home games at The Rising Sun and Kings Arms (Horsham) are now playing out of The Star in Roffey.
Knockout & Consolation Cup Review (7th May 2008) by Dave Miles
 This
week at the Star in Roffey, and the Southwater Club, the League
staged its two Cup semi-final competitions. At the Star, it was the
Knockout Cup competition featuring the reigning holders from
Billingshurst, the Kings Arms. They drew fellow A Division opponents
the Gate from Rusper, while their arch rivals the Nelson took on the
sole B Division side left in the competition the Sussex Barn. Fresh
from winning the A Division a few weeks ago, the Billingshurst side
still have their sights set on a League & Cup double, and in the
opening game against a strong Gate side suffered a minor setback
when losing the opening double to Ty Coward & Keith Harlow, but with
PDC star Tony Ayres (pictured) as backup, they
quickly drew level and then took a 2-1 lead through Ayres & Matt
Hoyte, and Nigel Wakefield & Ady Dudman. The six single games all
went to the Kings Arms, with the Gate failing to win a single leg.
Ayres shot a fine 134 checkout in celebration of his side reaching
their second successive final. The Nelson had to chase down a
spirited effort from the Sussex Barn, before their skipper Dave
Miles struck the winning double in a 5-4 victory. The previous Cup
winners could only field four players in the doubles, therefore
conceding one double before play started, and things got worse as
the Barn took the opening double through Merv Taylor & Paul Zewoi
for a 2-0 lead, Miles & Andy Gurr pulled one back by winning the
final double. Nelson had a fifth player for the singles, but still
had to give one away, so went 3-1 down. Graeme Cargan, then Gurr won
their games to level the scores 3-3, Rob Metcalf put them ahead for
the first time in the match, before Miles struck the winner. Zewoi
won the final game for the Sussex Barn, but by then it was too
late. So an exciting final is in prospect at The Star on 14th May.
At the Southwater Club, both semi-finals of the Consolation Cup went
the full distance. In the first semi, Southwater Club from the B
Division took on the Windmill of the A Division, and in the second
semi another A versus B Division encounter pitted Springbok B
against the Dog & Bacon. Both ties swung both ways before the
Southwater Club took the ninth game in a great 5-4 win over their
higher division opponents, and the Dog & Bacon did likewise to the
Springbok B to create an all B Division final to be played at the
Southwater Club on 14th May. |
| 180s To Date | High Check-outs To Date | |
| 5 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms B'hurst) | 161 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 3 Ashley Hammond (Southwater Club) | 156 Rob Metcalfe (Nelson) | |
| 3 Andy Mason (Rising Sun) | 152 Mark Taggart (Kings Arms B'hurst) | |
| 2 Ron Clarke (Rising Sun) | 149 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 2 Rob Metcalfe (Nelson) | 140 Rick Anderson (Dog & Duck) | |
| 1 Derek Adams (Windmill) | 140 Bryan Light (Fountain) | |
| 1 Graeme Brooker (Norfolk Arms) | 134 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 1 Robin Burgess (Springbok Club) | 131 Ben Millman (Roffey SSC) | |
| 1 Rick Buckley (Sussex Barn) | 130 Percy Gotcher (Dog & Bacon) | |
| 1 Graeme Cargan (Nelson) | 128 Andy Mason (Rising Sun) | |
| 1 Alex Clark (Sussex Barn) | 127 Steve Weekes (The Gate) | |
| 1 Mick Curren (Nelson) | 124 Rob Metcalfe (Nelson) | |
| 1 Barry Dumbrill (Windmill) | 123 Paul Adams | |
| 1 Adrian Dudman (Kings Arms B'hurst) | 121 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 1 Dave Goddard (Dog & Bacon) | 120 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 1 Mark Greet (Fountain B) | 120 Graeme Brooker (Norfolk Arms) | |
| 1 Andy Gurr (Nelson) | 120 Danny King (Rising Sun) | |
| 1 John Hindle (Southwater Club) | 120 Matt Smith (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 1 Keith Hodges (Three Compasses) | 119 Will Burgess (Kings Arms Horsham) | |
| 1 Paul Hopkins (Kings Arms Billingshst) | 119 Andy Gurr (Nelson) | |
| 1 Matt Hoyte (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | 119 Graham Jarrett (Three Compasses) | |
| 1 Mark Knight (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | 118 Graeme Cargan (Nelson) | |
| 1 Dave Miles (Nelson) | 116 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 1 Nigel Panton (Rising Sun) | 116 Alan Wyatt (Rising Sun) | |
| 1 Mervyn Taylor (Sussex Barn) | 115 Tony Ayres (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | |
| 1 Simon Tunmore (Plough) | 115 Graeme Brooker (Norfolk Arms) | |
| 115 Adrian Dudman (Kings Arms B'Hurst) | ||
| 114 Matt Smith (Kings Arms Billingshurst) | ||
| 114 Alan Wyatt (Rising Sun) | ||
| 113 John Dawes (Rising Sun) | ||
| 113 Ashley Hammond (Southwater Club) | ||
| 111 Percy Gotcher (Dog & Bacon) | ||
| 110 Dave Miles (Nelson) | ||
| 109 Stuart Cole | ||
| 109 Nigel Panton (Rising Sun) | ||
| 107 Nick Burgess (Kings Arms Horsham) | ||
| 107 Paul Moulding (Malt Shovell) | ||
| 106 Dave Miles (Nelson) | ||
| 106 James Wright (Gate) | ||
| 105 Nigel Wakefield (Kings Arms B'hurst) | ||
| 104 Adrian Dudman (Kings Arms B'hurst) | ||
| 104 Dave Miles (Nelson) | ||
| 104 Graham Jarrett (Three Compasses) | ||
| 103 John Dawes (Rising Sun) | ||
| 102 Gary Strong (Roffey SSC) | ||
| 100 Kez Botting (Nelson) | ||
| 100 Dave Miles (Nelson) |
Week 22 Round-up (24th April 2008) by Dave Miles
 This
week the league fixtures were concluded with the final B Division
games. Alfold's Three Compasses had
already clinched the B Division championship last week and in their
final game had to play the Fountain B who were currently lying in
second place. It proved to be a tight match with the Compasses
finally edging it 5-4, the result cements the Alfold sides
Championship and automatic promotion back to the A Division, while
Fountains B's four points gained means they retained second spot,
just one point ahead of Sussex Barn who finished with a 6-3 win over
Fountain A to claim the third promotion place. The much improved
Kings Arms pipped Southwater Club to a 5-4 win, despite John Hindle
hitting a 180 for the Southwater side, leaving both sides in a safe
mid table position. Roffey's Dog & Bacon beat lowly Springbok Club
7-2, while the best win of the week came at the Dog & Duck, when the
hosts crashed 8-1 to the George & Dragon from Shipley. The Dog &
Duck's defeat condems the Warnham side to pick up the coveted Wooden
Spoon for finishing bottom of the League. The outstanding
fixture between the Springbok Club & the Fountain A, was awarded a
4-4 draw, due to both sides unable to fix a date to play the game. |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Duck | 1-8 | George & Dragon |
| Fountain | 3-6 | Sussex Barn |
| Southwater Club | 4-5 | Kings Arms |
| Springbok Club | 2-7 | Dog & Bacon |
| Springbok Club | 4-4 | Fountain |
| Three Compasses | 5-4 | Fountain B |
| B Division Final League Table | ||||||||
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Pos |
Team | Pld | W | L | F | A | 180s | Pts |
| 1 | Three Compasses | 20 | 17 | 3 | 123 | 55 | 1 | 123 |
| 2 | Fountain B | 20 | 15 | 5 | 108 | 72 | 1 | 108 |
| 3 | Sussex Barn | 20 | 13 | 7 | 107 | 73 | 3 | 107 |
| 4 | Dog & Bacon | 20 | 14 | 6 | 102 | 76 | 1 | 102 |
| 5 | Malt Shovell | 20 | 12 | 8 | 102 | 78 | 0 | 102 |
| 6 | Southwater Club | 20 | 9 | 11 | 97 | 83 | 4 | 97 |
| 7 | George & Dragon | 20 | 10 | 10 | 94 | 86 | 0 | 94 |
| 8 | Kings Arms (Horsham) | 20 | 11 | 9 | 85 | 91 | 0 | 80 |
| 9 | Fountain | 20 | 3 | 16 | 70 | 109 | 0 | 70 |
| 10 | Springbok Club | 20 | 3 | 16 | 54 | 125 | 1 | 54 |
| 11 | Dog & Duck | 20 | 2 | 18 | 50 | 130 | 0 | 50 |
* 5 points deducted for not turning up
Weeks 20 & 21 Round-up (10th / 17th April 2008) by Dave Miles
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Over
the last two weeks of fixtures, both the A Division & B Division
have new Champions crowned. The A Division have finished their
fixtures, and Billingshurst's Kings Arms have emerged from third
place to take the Championship in style winning their final two
games 9-0. Both the Windmill & The Crown couldn’t test the new
Champions. The Rising Sun finished second, beating the previous
Champions Nelson 6-3 in the final fixture and Roffey SSC 9-0 the
previous week, while the Nelson's sole victory came at the Plough by
8-1, but it was enough for them to finish third. The Gate put two
back to back 5-4 victories together, beating the Norfolk Arms and
the Windmill. Springbok B & the Crown were relegated, the
Springbok lost both their two games 5-4 to the Crown and Roffey SSC,
while the Crown finished bottom. The Plough avoided relegation by
picking up useful points in their 5-4 defeat by the Norfolk Arms.
Three Compasses bounced straight back to the A
Division after being relegated last season, the Alfold side clinched
the B Division Championship with two 6-3 victories, beating Kings
Arms (Horsham) & promotion rivals Malt Shovell. The Shovell have
completed their fixtures, so will have to wait for the final weeks
results to see if they have done enough to stay in the top three and
gain promotion. Fountain B will be promoted with the Compasses
following two 5-4 wins over the Malt Shovell and the Southwater
Club, while Sussex Barn could snatch third place after posting 8-1 &
7-2 victories over the Springbok Club & the Dog & Duck respectably,
leaving the two defeated sides battling it out for the coveted
Wooden Spoon. The Fountain suffered two defeats, losing narrowly 5-4
at the George & Dragon, and then heavily 8-1 at the Dog & Bacon, the
Dog & Bacon also beat Southwater Club 5-4 to give them an outside
chance of making the top three.
Over the two weeks, 180s were recorded by Windmill's
Derek Adams, Dave Goddard of the Dog & Bacon and young Ashley
Hammond who not only hit his third of the season for Southwater
Club, but also struck to rarely hit 170 start [ Bull, T20,T20 ]
against the Dog & Bacon.
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Week 21 (17th April 2008)
| A Division Results | ||
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 9-0 | Crown |
| Plough | 4-5 | Norfolk Arms |
| Rising Sun | 6-3 | Nelson |
| Springbok B | 4-5 | Roffey SSC |
| Windmill | 4-5 | The Gate |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 8-1 | Fountain |
| Fountain B | 5-4 | Southwater Club |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 8-1 | Springbok Club |
| Malt Shovell | 3-6 | Three Compasses |
| Sussex Barn | 7-2 | Dog & Duck |
| A Division Final League Table | ||||||||
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Pos |
Team | Pld | W | L | F | A | 180s | Pts |
| 1 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 18 | 17 | 1 | 130 | 33 | 9 | 130 |
| 2 | Rising Sun | 18 | 16 | 2 | 128 | 35 | 6 | 128 |
| 3 | Nelson | 18 | 15 | 3 | 123 | 40 | 6 | 123 |
| 4 | Roffey SSC | 18 | 10 | 8 | 79 | 83 | 0 | 79 |
| 5 | The Gate | 18 | 9 | 9 | 77 | 85 | 0 | 77 |
| 6 | Norfolk Arms | 18 | 7 | 11 | 69 | 93 | 0 | 69 |
| 7 | Windmill | 18 | 6 | 12 | 65 | 97 | 2 | 65 |
| 8 | Plough | 18 | 3 | 15 | 50 | 112 | 1 | 50 |
| 9 | Springbok B | 18 | 3 | 15 | 48 | 114 | 0 | 48 |
| 10 | Crown | 18 | 4 | 13 | 42 | 120 | 0 | 42 |
Week 20 (10th April 2008)
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 5-4 | Springbok B |
| Norfolk Arms | 4-5 | The Gate |
| Plough | 1-8 | Nelson |
| Rising Sun | 9-0 | Roffey SSC |
| Windmill | 0-9 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 5-4 | Southwater Club |
| Fountain B | 5-4 | Malt Shovell |
| George & Dragon | 5-4 | Fountain |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 3-6 | Three Compasses |
| Sussex Barn | 8-1 | Springbok Club |
Week 19 (3rd April 2008)
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 3-6 | Roffey SSC |
| Nelson | 7-2 | The Gate |
| Norfolk Arms | 1-8 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Plough | 1-8 | Rising Sun |
| Springbok B | 4-5 | Windmill |
| B Division Results | ||
| Fountain | 6-3 | Dog & Duck |
| Malt Shovell | 4-5 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
| Southwater Club | 4-5 | Sussex Barn |
| Springbok Club | 2-7 | George & Dragon |
| Three Compasses | 3-6 | Dog & Bacon |
Week 18 (27th March 2008)
| A Division Result | ||
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 9-0 | Plough |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 6-3 | Malt Shovell |
| Dog & Duck | 4-5 | Springbok Club |
| George & Dragon | 4-5 | Southwater Club |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 5-4 | Fountain B |
| Sussex Barn | 3-6 | Three Compasses |
Week 17 Round-up (20th March 2008) by Dave Miles
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This
week's games saw the Rising Sun go joint top of the A Division with
the Nelson, the Nelson's better 180 record just keeps them top. Both
the Nelson and the Kings Arms from Billingshurst had byes due to
them playing each other earlier in a re-arranged fixture. The Rising
Sun took full advantage by beating bottom side Crown 9-0. Roffey SSC
defeated the Windmill 5-4 to remain in the top four, while fifth
placed Gate overcame the Plough 6-3. Norfolk Arms skipper Graeme
Brooker was in superb form against Springbok B, he struck a maximum,
then followed that up with a 115 checkout that helped them gain a
5-4 win. Springbok skipper Stuart Cole responded well with a 109
finish of his own.
In the B Division, the Three Compasses of Alfold are moving away
from the chasing pack following their 9-0 whitewash of the George &
Dragon, they now lead the Division by seven points and have a game
in hand on their nearest rival the Fountain B. The Fountain B did
record a fine 6-3 victory over the inconsistent Dog & Bacon, but win
of the week must go to the Dog & Duck from Warnham, after suffering
some heavy defeats during the season, they managed to beat the
Southwater Club 5-4, a win that temporary lifts them off bottom
spot. The Sussex Barn's poor form continues with a 6-3 defeat at the
hands of the Malt Shovell who remain in a strong third
position. Springbok Club's match with the Fountain was postponed.
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| A Division Results | ||
| The Gate | 6-3 | Plough |
| Rising Sun | 9-0 | Crown |
| Roffey SSC | 5-4 | Windmill |
| Springbok B | 4-5 | Norfolk Arms |
| B Division Results | ||
| Fountain B | 6-3 | Dog & Bacon |
| Malt Shovell | 6-3 | Sussex Barn |
| Southwater Club | 4-5 | Dog & Duck |
| Three Compasses | 9-0 | George & Dragon |
Week 16 Round-up (13th March 2008) by Dave Miles
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This
week's games in the A Division saw the Nelson increase their lead at the
top to nine points, following their 9-0 success over Springbok B. The
Rising Sun visited the Gate in Rusper and came away with a fine 8-1
victory, a win that moves them up into second place, above Billingshurst's
Kings Arms who postponed their game with the Plough to a later date.
Roffey SSC hold a strong fourth spot after a narrow 5-4 victory at the
Norfolk Arms, while at the foot of the table, the Crown move off the
bottom, following a rare win, they beat the Windmill 5-4.
There are new leaders of the B Division, the
Three Compasses top the table for the first time after their 9-0 thumping
of the Dog & Duck, who remain firmly rooted to the foot of the table.
Previous leaders Fountain B drop down to second after being beaten 5-4 at
the Sussex Barn, and also winning 5-4 were the Malt Shovell who stay third
following their win over the George & Dragon. The Southwater Club move up
into the top half of the table after registering a 5-4 win over the
Fountain, while the game between the Dog & Bacon & the Kings Arms
(Horsham) ended 4-3 in favour of the Kings Arms.
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| A Division Results | ||
| The Gate | 1-8 | Rising Sun |
| Nelson | 9-0 | Springbok B |
| Norfolk Arms | 4-5 | Roffey SSC |
| Windmill | 4-5 | Crown |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 3-4 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
| Dog & Duck | 0-9 | Three Compasses |
| Fountain | 4-5 | Southwater Club |
| George & Dragon | 4-5 | Malt Shovell |
| Sussex Barn | 5-4 | Fountain B |
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Singles Competition (6th March 2008) by Dave Miles
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The
League Singles Competitions were held at Roffey Social & Sports Club.
Reining A Champion Gary Strong went out to the Rising Sun's Jason Trott in
the last 16, Trott then was beaten by the eventual winner Tony Ayres
(pictured) in the quarter-finals. Ayres playing for the Kings Arms in
Billingshurst dominated the competition hitting no fewer than three 180s
on his way to the title. In the semis he beat Nelson's Mick Curren, and
then in the Final took another Nelson's scalp when beating Kez Botting
2-0. Botting had earlier won through to face Ayres by seeing off the
challenges of Nigel Panton, James Wright & Matt Hoyte. Best out-shot on
the night was from Ayres team mate Adrian Dudman, who checked out on 104.
In the B section, Tony Lamport made it a unique
double, the Star marksman took the Singles crown to go with the Doubles
won the previous week, In the Final, he overpowered Three Compasses Keith
Hodges 2-1, both players had tough draws on the way to the final, Hodges
having to beat Ashley Hammond and John Hindle, while Lamport overcame Luke
Gray and team mate Phil Mosbey.
A new Ladies Champion was crowned. From the top
half of the draw, Susie Marsh from the Star came through to face Jane
Trott of the Rising Sun, Susie earlier beat Sue Mason & Audrey Bowman,
while Jane overcame Sandy Williams & Lynn Hindle. The final saw a tight
fought game with the less experienced Marsh finally winning through to
claim her first darting solo title.
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Doubles Competition (28th February 2008) by Dave Miles
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While in the B competition (B Division players) Phil Mosbey & Tony Lamport of the Star, Roffey overcame brothers Ashley & Chris Hammond, Kirsty Plummer & Louise Worsfold and in the Final Jason Duncton & Chris Spicer from the Three Compasses. On the night only one 180 was hit with young Ashley Hammond being the marksman, while Nigel Panton hit a modest 109 checkout. |
The
League Doubles Competitions were held at Roffey Social & Sports Club. In the
A competition (open to A Division players), the Nelson pairing of Kez
Botting & Andy Gurr (pictured) were crowned the new Champions, beating
Andy Mason & Jason Trott. Graeme Cargan & Rob Metcalfe, Doug Mason & Nigel
Panton, and in the Final the Kings Arms Billingshurst duo of Mark Taggart &
Matt Hoyte. Knockout & Consolation Cup Review (21st February 2008) by Dave Miles
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The
reigning Knockout Cup holders, the Kings Arms from Billingshurst, remain
on course to retain the Cup following a comfortable 8-1 home win over the
Norfolk Arms, while the Gate from Rusper earned a place in the last four
when edging their tie with Roffey SSC 5-4. Sussex Barn from the B Division
beat A Division Plough from Lower Beeding 6-3 in the only surprise of the
round, they will be joined by the Nelson who had earlier in the month won
their re-arranged quarter-final tie with the Crown 9-0...
A Division side, the Windmill from Partridge
Green, made it through to the last four in the Consolation Cup following a
comprehensive 8-1 victory over B Division strugglers Springbok Club 8-1.
The Springbok B made up for their A sides defeat, by beating the Fountain
7-2, also through with them are the Southwater Club who overcame the Dog &
Duck 7-2 and the Dog & Bacon who saw off the challenge from the Star 5-4.
Three previously postponed league games were
also played. In the A Division, the Nelson regained their top spot after
briefly losing it the previous week to the Kings Arms, with a 9-0
whitewash of the bottom side Crown from Alfold. Two games were played in
the B Division, the Three Compasses also from Alfold, hit the Malt Shovell
for seven, winning 7-2, a win that’s moves the Compasses above the
Shovell into second place, just 1 point behind the leaders Fountain B, who
played the George & Dragon and won 7-2.
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| Knockout Cup Quarter-Finals Results | ||
| Sussex Barn | 6-3 | Plough |
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 8-1 | Norfolk Arms |
| Roffey SSC | 4-5 | The Gate |
| Consolation Cup Quarter-Finals Results | ||
| Springbok B | 7-2 | Fountain A |
| Dog & Duck | 2-7 | Southwater Club |
| Springbok Club | 1-8 | Windmill |
| Dog & Bacon | 5-4 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
| A Division Results | ||
| Nelson | 9-0 | Crown |
| B Division Results | ||
| Three Compasses | 7-2 | Malt Shovell |
| Fountain B | 7-2 | George & Dragon |
Week 15 Round-up (14th February 2008) by Dave Miles
 The Kings Arms from
Billingshurst increased their lead over the chasing pack to 6 points after
beating The Gate from Rusper 6-1 in a rather one-sided affair from the A
Division. The Rising Sun move up one place to second following a 7-2 home
win over the Windmill, while the Nelson drop down to third after a narrow
win against their hosts Roffey SSC, Ben Millman struck a fine 131 finish
for the Roffey Club, the weeks best, while Nelson's skipper Dave Miles
(pictured) hit back with a 106 checkout of his own. Norfolk Arms came
away from the Crown in Alfold with a 6-3 victory, while the Springbok B
posted a rare win when defeating The Plough 5-4.
Despite their game against the George & Dragon
being postponed, B Division leaders the Fountain B remain top, joining
them on equal points are The Malt Shovell. The Shovell registered the best
win of the week when whitewashing the Dog & Duck of Warnham 9-0, while a
bad 6-3 away defeat at the Star, drops the Sussex Barn out of the top
three.. Replacing them are the improving Three Compasses, the Alfold side
have a game in hand over the two front runners and in their latest match
they comfortably overcame the Fountain 8-1. Finally in Southwater, the
Southwater Club beat the Springbok Club also by an 8-1 scoreline.
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| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 3-6 | Norfolk Arms |
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 8-1 | The Gate |
| Rising Sun | 7-2 | Crown |
| Roffey SSC | 4-5 | Nelson |
| Springbok B | 5-4 | Plough |
| B Division Results | ||
| Malt Shovell | 9-0 | Dog & Duck |
| Southwater Club | 8-1 | Springbok Club |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 6-3 | Sussex Barn |
| Three Compasses | 8-1 | Fountain |
Week 14 Round-up (7th February 2008) by Dave Miles
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Its tight at the top of the B Division. The Fountain B lead after beating Dog & Duck from Warnham 7-2, while second placed Sussex Barn crashed 6-3 at the Barn to the Dog & Bacon, leaving the Barn 7 points adrift, although they have a game in hand of the leaders. The Three Compasses hammered Springbok Club 8-1 with Keith Hodges hitting a maximum to move into third place 9 points away from the top, and with games in hand on the two front runners, must considerer themselves favourites for the B Division crown. Three other sides share the same points as the Three Compasses, the Malt Shovell, who beat the Fountain 7-2, George & Dragon 5-4 winners over the Star and the Dog & Bacon who surprised the Sussex Barn. The Malt Shovell recently played their postponed game with the Springbok Club, which resulted in a 7-2 win for the Shovell. In a re-arranged Cup tie, the Nelson made up for the disappointment of losing their top spot in the league by progressing into the Semi-Finals of the Knockout Cup to be held later in May, by beating the Crown, Alfold 9-0. Highlight of the evening was a maximum from Nelson's Graeme Cargan (pictured). |
| A Division Results | ||
| The Gate | 7-2 | Springbok B |
| Norfolk Arms | 4-5 | Windmill |
| Rising Sun | 4-5 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Roffey SSC | 6-3 | Plough |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Duck | 2-7 | Fountain B |
| Fountain | 2-7 | Malt Shovell |
| George & Dragon | 5-4 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
| Malt Shovell | 7-2 | Springbok Club |
| Springbok Club | 1-8 | Three Compasses |
| Sussex Barn | 3-6 | Dog & Bacon |
| Knockout Cup Quarter-Finals Result | ||
| Crown | 0-9 | Nelson |
Catch up week (31st January 2008) by Dave Miles
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With
the cancellation of the Dennis Priestley exhibition night (due to illness)
there was just the one outstanding match played in the A Division, Roffey
SSC beat Springbok B 6-3. |
| A Division Result | ||
| Roffey SSC | 6-3 | Springbok B |
Trebles Competition (24th January 2008) by Dave Miles
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Over
80 players took part in the Hall & Woodhouse League 2008 Trebles
Competition at a packed Roffey Sports & Social Club. Amongst the entries
were PDC players Tony Ayres, Danny King & Andy Mason who were playing in
Gibraltar only last weekend. King representing the Rising Sun, teamed up
with Doug Mason & Nigel Panton to beat Ayres, Nigel Wakefield & Matt Hoyte
from the Kings Arms in the first round proper, the Rising Sun trio went on
to reach the Semi-finals before crashing out to the eventual winners
Adrian Dudman, Mark Taggart & Matt Gavaghan of the Kings Arms
Billingshurst. The Billingshurst trio had early beaten Andy Mason, Ron
Clarke & Alan Wyatt from the Rising Sun, and Rachel Rooke, Dave Jenkins &
Matt Goldsworthy on reaching the Final.
In the final the Billingshurst trio were
victorious over a trio from Roffey Club Gerry Mulley, James Rouke & Tony
Holland. Mulley, Rouke & Holland had earlier surprised everyone by coming
through a tough field to claim a final place, with a great victory over
one of the favourites Andy Gurr, Matt Smith & Graeme Cargan of the Nelson
in the semis. Despite being the underdogs the Roffey trio put in a solid
performance, before eventually going down narrowly 2-1 to the Kings Arms
treble who claimed the first title of the new year.
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Week 13 Round-up (17th January 2008) by Dave Miles
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The
top three teams in the A Division, again inflicted heavy defeats on their
opponents during last Thursdays games. Leaders Nelson hit the Windmill for
seven, winning 7-2, while a great 149 checkout from PDC star Tony Ayres
(pictured) helped the Kings Arms of Billingshurst to an 8-1 victory
over bottom side Springbok B. The Rising Sun also won 8-1, they beat local
rivals Norfolk Arms. Roffey Club made the trip to Rusper worthwhile, after
beating the Gate 6-3, meanwhile the Crown posted their second success of
the season when beating the Plough from Lower Beeding 5-4, a win that
moves them off the bottom.
With the leaders of the B Division Sussex Barn
having a bye, the Fountain B took over at the top when beating their A
side 5-4, the George & Dragon move up to third after beating the Dog &
Bacon also by 5-4. Southwater Club put in a good performance in Alfold
when inflicting the hosts Three Compasses to their second defeat of the
season, winning 6-3, Congratulations go to the bottom side Dog & Duck as
they finally recorded their first ever win in the League when defeating
the Star formally Kings Arms (Horsham), this great win moves the Warnham
side off bottom place. Malt Shovell's game with the Springbok Club was
postponed due to illness.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| The Gate | 3-6 | Roffey SSC |
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 8-1 | Springbok B |
| Plough | 4-5 | Crown |
| Rising Sun | 8-1 | Norfolk Arms |
| Windmill | 2-7 | Nelson |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 4-5 | George & Dragon |
| Fountain B | 5-4 | Fountain |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 3-6 | Dog & Duck |
| Three Compasses | 3-6 | Southwater Club |
Week 12 Round-up (10th January 2008) by Dave Miles
 The
top three sides in the A Division have opened up a massive 22 point gap as
the second half of the season got under way this week. Nelson stay top
following a 7-2 win over the Norfolk Arms, Rob Metcalfe (pictured)
struck a 124 finish for the leaders. Billingshurst's Kings Arms had to
fight hard in their 6-3 win at Roffey SSC to keep in touch with the
Nelson, Skipper Adrian Dudman & doubles partner Tony Ayres produced a
great 10 dart leg of 401 [double start] hitting 100, 137, 140 with Dudman
finishing it with double 12. The Arms win keeps them within 2 points of
the Nelson. The Rising Sun are a further four points back in third after
beating Springbok B 8-1, with Andy Mason's maximum being the
highlight. The Gate secured a fine 8-1 win over the bottom side the Crown
to go fourth, while the Windmill won 6-3 against the Plough and 6-3 at The
crown in a re-arranged fixture to go fifth.
As in the A Division, the B Division has a big
gap opening up between the top two and the chasing pack. Sussex Barn
continue to lead after a fine 7-2 win at the Barn over the George &
Dragon, and just 3 points away in second spot are the Fountain B, who
thumped the Springbok Club 8-1. The Dog & Bacon made the short trip to the
Dog & Duck worthwhile by winning 7-2 and moving themselves up to
third. The mid table clash between Southwater Club & the Malt Shovell went
in the favour of the Shovell 6-3, and the Star [formally Kings Arms] moved
out of the bottom two when beating local rivals the Fountain 5-4.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 3-6 | Windmill |
| The Gate | 8-1 | Crown |
| Nelson | 7-2 | Norfolk Arms |
| Plough | 3-6 | Windmill |
| Roffey SSC | 3-6 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Springbok B | 1-8 | Rising Sun |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Duck | 2-7 | Dog & Bacon |
| Fountain | 4-5 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
| Southwater Club | 3-6 | Malt Shovell |
| Springbok Club | 1-8 | Fountain B |
| Sussex Barn | 7-2 | George & Dragon |
Week 11 Round-up (3rd January 2008) by Dave Miles
|
Both
Divisions were back in action after the holiday break. Reigning Champions
and current A Division leaders Nelson started the new year with a defeat,
local rivals Rising Sun beat them 5-4, although the Nelson stay top, hot
on their heels are the King Arms, the Billingshurst side lie just a point
adrift following their 8-1 win over the Crown in Alfold, Tony Ayres
(pictured) and Mark Taggart were in great form for the Arms, Ayres
struck a 180, while Taggart notched a great 152 checkout. Rusper's Gate
took the sails out of the Windmill by winning 6-3, while the Norfolk Arms
move up the table after beating the Plough comfortably 7-2. Roffey SSC's
game with the Springbok B was postponed.
Mervyn Taylor hit a maximum for the Sussex Barn,
as the B Division leaders beat the Fountain 5-4, while the Three Compasses
also grabbed a 5-4 win over Fountain B to stay 2nd. Shipley's George &
Dragon overcame the Dog & Duck 6-3 to move up to 4th, and Southwater
Club won 6-3 at the Star [ formally Kings Arms ] to also move up the
table. Dog & Bacon hosted the Springbok Club, and eventually ran out
narrow 5-4 victors.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 1-8 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| The Gate | 6-3 | Windmill |
| Nelson | 4-5 | Rising Sun |
| Norfolk Arms | 7-2 | Plough |
| Springbok B | P-P | Roffey SSC |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 5-4 | Springbok Club |
| Fountain B | 4-5 | Three Compasses |
| George & Dragon | 6-3 | Dog & Duck |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 3-6 | Southwater Club |
| Sussex Barn | 5-4 | Fountain |
Week 10 Round-up (27th December 2007) by Dave Miles
 The
final action of 2007 saw a full programme for the B Division while the
Nelson took on Billingshurst's King Arms in a pre-arranged top of the
table clash in the A Division.
The Sussex Barn go into the new year clear
leaders of the B Division following a 9-0 trouncing of the Dog & Duck
who drop to the bottom of the Division. Three points adrift of the Barn
are Fountain B, they came away from the Southwater Club with a narrow 5-4
victory to move above the Three Compasses whose match with previous
leaders Malt Shovell was postponed. Fountain A suffered a 5-4 defeat in a
local derby match against the Dog & Bacon, while the Kings Arms Horsham
moved off the bottom after their 5-4 win over the Springbok Club.
Nelson, the reigning League Champions, cemented
their top spot in the A Division with a hard fought 5-4 win in
Billingshurst against the Kings Arms, thus ending the only unbeaten record
throughout both A & B Divisions. Tony Ayres put the hosts ahead, Graeme
Cargan (pictured) levelled, helped by a 118 checkout, further wins by
Adrian Dudman & Matt Hoyte put the Arms 3-1 up, before the Champions again
levelled through Rob Metcalfe & Andy Gurr, the Nelson then went on to take
two of the three doubles to clinch victory.
|
| A Division Result | ||
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 4-5 | Nelson |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Duck | 0-9 | Sussex Barn |
| Fountain | 4-5 | Dog & Bacon |
| Southwater Club | 4-5 | Fountain B |
| Springbok Club | 4-5 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
Mixed Pairs Round-up by Dave Miles
 The
Rising Sun's players dominated this years Mixed Pairs Competition, and due
to the late withdrawal of Reigning Champions Ron Clarke & Paula Lamb, new
Champions were sure to be crowned.
From the top half of the draw, the husband and
wife duo of Andy & Sue Mason progressed through to the final, beating
Roffey's Terry Thornton / Pippa Harman & Graham Millman / Sharon Smith
again representing Roffey, and in the semis Alec Clark / Kelly Parmenter
from the Sussex Barn. Their opponents in the Final were their team-mates
from the Rising Sun, Jason & Jane Trott, after receiving a 1st round bye,
the Trott;s beat off the challenges from Roffey's Sue & Geoff Keating and
in their semi Gary Strong / Gemma Strevens also from the Roffey Club. The
Final was a tight fought affair, with Andy & Sue finally emerging
victorious, to be crowned the new 2007 Champions. Finalists Andy & Sue
Mason and Jason & Jane Trott are pictured above.
A handicap Singles competition was also held,
with the Rising Sun's Doug Mason beating Dave Miles of the Nelson in the
Final. Miles along with Roffey's Pete Wickersham both posted 180s on the
night.
One rearranged League game was played last
week. The result saw the Kings Arms in Horsham move off the foot of the
table following a 5-4 win over the Springbok Club.
|
| B Division Result | ||
| Springbok Club | 4-5 | Kings Arms |
Knockout Cup Review by Dave Miles
 In
the Knockout Cup there were three Second Round matches with the tie of the
round played out at the Kings Arms in Billingshurst, where the Cup holders
played hosts to the Rising Sun, as expected a close game was had, with the
holders finally going through 5-4, highlight of the match was a 120
checkout from the Sun's Danny King (pictured). B Division leaders
Three Compasses found A Division opponents the Plough too strong
eventually losing 5-4, while Roffey SSC comfortably eased through 8-1
against the Malt Shovell of the B Division.
In the Consolation Cup, both Fountain sides
suffered mixed fortunes, the A side beat the George & Dragon 5-4, while
the B's crashed out 7-2 at the Dog & Bacon. All other teams received
byes...
One outstanding League fixture was also played
last week, the Dog & Duck were beaten 8-1 by Southwater Club, but that
solidarity point was enough to move the Warnham side out of bottom place,
that honour now goes to Horsham's Kings Arms.
|
| Knockout Cup Second Round Results | ||
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 5-4 | Rising Sun |
| Roffey SSC | 8-1 | Malt Shovell |
| Plough | 5-4 | Three Compasses |
| Consolation Cup First Round Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 7-2 | Fountain B |
| Fountain | 5-4 | George & Dragon |
| B Division Result | ||
| Dog & Duck | 1-8 | Southwater Club |
Week 9 Round-up (6th December 2007) by Dave Miles
 Last
Thursday saw the final League action of the year take place. In the A
Division, reigning Champions the Nelson have a three point cushion over
the Rising Sun at the top of the table. Both teams recorded 9-0 victories
in their final games of the year, beating The Gate and the Plough
respectably, the Sun's Andy Mason (pictured) shot out on 128, the
weeks best. Close on the heels of the two leaders come the unbeaten
Billingshurst side King Arms, they also won comfortably, beating the
Norfolk Arms 8-1, with Paul Hopkins on target with a 180. Barry Dumbrill
also grabbed a maximum for the Windmill, but all to no avail, as the
Partridge Green side crashed 5-4 to the Springbok B. Roffey SSC move into
the top half following their 7-2 win over the Crown from Alfold.
Last weeks leaders of the B Division George &
Dragon, surprisingly were beaten by the Fountain 5-4, after their victory,
Rachel Rooke's side move out of the bottom three. Replacing the George &
Dragon at the top are the Three Compasses, the Alfold side received a 7-0
walkover when the Kings Arms of Horsham failed to show for their match,
the Arms were deducted 5 pts as a penalty. The Malt Shovell ended the
Fountain B's 100% record, beating them 5-4, while Percy Goacher struck a
fine 111 checkout for the Dog & Bacon, in helping them to a 5-4 win over
the Southwater Club. Sussex Barn's good form continues with a 6-3 victory
over the Springbok Club, a win that moves them to within 1 point of a top
three place.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| The Gate | 0-9 | Nelson |
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 8-1 | Norfolk Arms |
| Rising Sun | 9-0 | Plough |
| Roffey SSC | 7-2 | Crown |
| Windmill | 4-5 | Springbok B |
| B Division Results | ||
| Fountain | 5-4 | George & Dragon |
| Malt Shovell | 5-4 | Fountain B |
| Southwater Club | 4-5 | Dog & Bacon |
| Springbok Club | 3-6 | Sussex Barn |
| Three Compasses | 7-0 w/o | Kings Arms |
Week 8 Round-up (29th November 2007) by Dave Miles
 The
top two sides in the A Division clashed this week, both the Nelson &
Billingshurst's Kings Arms went into the match proudly boasting 100%
records after six games, but something had to give, with the match tied at
4-4, it was the Doubles pairing of skipper Adrian Dudman & Mark Knight
that finally got the Kings Arms over the winning line, highlights of the
evenings play was the 180 from Nelson's Mick Curren (pictured), with
115 & 114 finishes from Tony Ayes & Matt Smith respectably. Gaining ground
on the top two are the Rising Sun, they travelled to the Crown in Alfold,
and came away with a 8-1 victory, top performances in this game came from
Alan Wyatt's 116 & John Dawes 112 checkouts. The Gates poor run of form
continues, as they crashed 6-3 at the Plough in Lower Beeding, while at
the Windmill, the hosts beat Roffey SSC 5-4. Despite losing 7-2 at the
Norfolk Arms, the Springbok B moved of the foot of the table.
New leaders of the B Division, are the George &
Dragon, the Shipley side ended the recent good run of victories by the
Springbok Club, winning 8-1. The Three Compasses unbeaten record was
shattered at the Dog & Bacon, as the hosts triumphed 6-3, leaving the
Fountain B as the sole unbeaten side in the Division. As Sussex Barn's
good run continues with a sound 8-1 thumping of the Southwater Club, the
Malt Shovell's season gets worse after their 7-2 beating by Horsham's
Kings Arms. Finally the Dog & Duck are still looking for their first win,
after a narrow 5-4 defeat by the Fountain.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 1-8 | Rising Sun |
| Nelson | 4-5 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Norfolk Arms | 7-2 | Springbok B |
| Plough | 6-3 | The Gate |
| Windmill | 5-4 | Roffey SSC |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 6-3 | Three Compasses |
| Dog & Duck | 4-5 | Fountain |
| George & Dragon | 8-1 | Springbok Club |
| Kings Arms | 7-2 | Malt Shovell |
| Sussex Barn | 8-1 | Southwater Club |
Week 7 Round-up (22nd November 2007) by Dave Miles
|
The
top three sides in the A Division all completed comfortable victories in
this weeks matches. Leaders Nelson went to Alfold and beat Springbok B
8-1, with Sussex youth player Rob Metcalfe striking a fine 156 checkout
and Andy Gurr hitting a maximum, while in Billingshurst second placed Kings Arms triumphed 9-0 over their
visitors the Plough from Lower Beeding. The Rising Sun stay in third spot
after they beat 4th placed The Gate 8-1, the highlight being a 127
checkout
from Steve Weekes as some consolation for the Rusper side. Roffey SSC beat
local rivals the Norfolk Arms 7-2 to move into the top half of the table,
while the Crown's game with the Windmill was postponed.
The Springbok Club are in shock this week after
a second successive win, they beat the Dog & Duck from Warnham 6-3 to move
to the heady heights of eighth place in the B Division. Leading the
Division and still unbeaten are the Fountain B, the Roffey side beat
Horsham's Kings Arms 6-3 to hold a two point lead over the Three Compasses
who beat Sussex Barn 7-2, Rick Buckley shot a 180, but all to no avail for
the Barn. The Malt Shovell's good start to the season is crumbling after a
second successive defeat when going down 5-4 at home to the Dog &
Bacon. Southwater Club also grabbed a 5-4 win when defeating the George
& Dragon.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | P-P | Windmill |
| Plough | 0-9 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Rising Sun | 8-1 | The Gate |
| Roffey SSC | 7-2 | Norfolk Arms |
| Springbok B | 1-8 | Nelson |
| B Division Results | ||
| Fountain B | 6-3 | Kings Arms |
| Malt Shovell | 4-5 | Dog & Bacon |
| Southwater Club | 5-4 | George & Dragon |
| Springbok Club | 6-3 | Dog & Duck |
| Three Compasses | 7-2 | Sussex Barn |
Week 6 Round-up (15th November 2007) by Dave Miles
 A maximum and a 104
checkout by Nelson's skipper Dave Miles (pictured) helped the
reigning A Division Champions Nelson to their third straight 9-0
victory, their defeat of last season's B Division Champions the Plough
leaves them 5 points clear of Billingshurst's Kings Arms. The Arms
posted a 7-2 win at the Windmill in Partridge Green, helped by Mark
Knight's 180 and a 115 finish from Adrian Dudman, while at Roffey SSC
the hosts crashed 8-1 to the Rising Sun, with Gary Strong's 102 checkout
being the highlight. The Norfolk Arms fought back from being 4-0 down,
to surprise high flying Gate, by winning the remaining games for a 5-4
victory, and in the local derby in Alfold, the Springbok B recorded
their first win of the season when beating bitter rivals Crown 5-4.
The B Division is now headed by the Fountain B, they take over from the
Malt Shovell who lost their unbeaten record when going down to the
Sussex Barn 5-4, leaving the Fountain B boasting a 100% record after
beating the Dog & Bacon 6-3. The Three Compasses also remain unbeaten,
they made the long trip to Shipley to play the George & Dragon
worthwhile by winning 5-4. Springbok Club move off the bottom following
a rare win, the Alfold side overcame the Fountain 5-4 in a nail biting
finish. Dog & Duck's match with Southwater Club was postponed.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| The Gate | 4-5 | Norfolk Arms |
| Nelson | 9-0 | Plough |
| Roffey SSC | 1-8 | Rising Sun |
| Springbok B | 5-4 | Crown |
| Windmill | 2-7 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 3-6 | Fountain B |
| Dog & Duck | P-P | Southwater Club |
| Fountain | 4-5 | Springbok Club |
| George & Dragon | 4-5 | Three Compasses |
| Sussex Barn | 5-4 | Malt Shovell |
Knockout Cup First Round Review by Dave Miles
 Only
two sides in the A Division failed to make it to the Second Round of the
Knockout Cup, all A v B Division clashes went in favour of the A Divisions
sides, except one, at the Three Compasses the hosts edged out the Windmill
5-4 to produce the only shock of the round, while Springbok B also crashed
out 9-0 in an all A Division match at the Nelson. The reigning Cup holders
Billingshurst's Kings Arms helped by a 105 checkout from Nigel 'Geordie'
Wakefield (pictured) comfortably went through beating the Dog & Duck
from Warnham also 9-0, while both the Crown & the Gate struggled to beat
lower division opposition in the Fountain & Dog & Bacon respectably by a
narrow 5-4 scoreline. The Plough & Norfolk Arms both won 6-3 against
Southwater Club and the George & Dragon. Roffey SSC made the long trip to
the Springbok Club worthwhile, beating the hosts 8-1. There were two all B
Division clashes, leaders the Malt Shovell eased through by beating
Horsham's Kings Arms 6-3, and Sussex Barn helped by a 99 checkout from Matt
Goldsworthy [ 19, double 20, double 20] to dispose of the high flying
Fountain B 5-4. Joining the winning teams in the next round will be the
Rising Sun who had received a bye |
| First Round Results | ||
| Dog & Duck | 0-9 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Fountain | 4-5 | Crown |
| The Gate | 5-4 | Dog & Bacon |
| George & Dragon | 3-6 | Norfolk Arms |
| Kings Arms | 3-6 | Malt Shovell |
| Nelson | 9-0 | Springbok B |
| Southwater Club | 3-6 | Plough |
| Springbok | 1-8 | Roffey SSC |
| Sussex Barn | 5-4 | Fountain B |
| Three Compasses | 5-4 | Windmill |
Week 5 Round-up (1st November 2007) by Dave Miles
|
Billingshurst's Kings Arms threw down the
gauntlet to all the other teams in the A Division as they showed that they
are determined to bring the Championship to Billingshurst this
season. This week led by the superb Tony Ayres they trounced leaders
Rising Sun 7-2, with Ayres notching a 180, and then hitting the seasons
highest checkout a 161, the Sun's Andy Mason hit a consolation maximum. Replacing the Rising Sun at the top are the reigning
champions Nelson,
they completed a 9-0 whitewash over their hosts the Crown in Alfold. Rusper's Gate are continuing their good start to the season with a 7-2
victory at the Springbok Club against Springbok B, while at the Windmill
in Partridge Green the home side edged out the Norfolk Arms 5-4. After
three consecutive defeats Roffey SSC finally found a winning formula when
beating the Plough 6-3..
The Malt Shovell are the new leaders of the B
Division following their fine 6-3 victory against former early season
leaders George & Dragon, highlight being a 107 checkout by Paul Moulding
leaving the Shovell one of three sides proudly boasting a 100% record. The
previous weeks leaders Fountain B drop down to 2nd despite a 5-4 win over
the Sussex Barn, they also keep a 100% record, but both the top two sides
must be looking over their shoulders, because in third place are the
unbeaten Three Compasses, the Alfold side are 2 pts adrift but do have a
game in hand after last weeks 7-2 beating of the Dog & Duck. The Dog &
Bacon inflicted a third consecutive defeat on Horsham's Kings Arms,
beating them 6-3, while the Fountain also suffered a 6-3 reverse when
losing to the improving Southwater Club.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 0-9 | Nelson |
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) | 7-2 | Rising Sun |
| Plough | 3-6 | Roffey SSC |
| Springbok B | 2-7 | The Gate |
| Windmill | 5-4 | Norfolk Arms |
| B Division Results | ||
| Fountain B | 5-4 | Sussex Barn |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 3-6 | Dog & Bacon |
| Malt Shovell | 6-3 | George & Dragon |
| Southwater Club | 6-3 | Fountain |
| Three Compasses | 7-2 | Dog & Duck |
Week 4 Round-up (25th October 2007) by Dave Miles
|
Rob
Metcalfe (pictured) was in great form for the Nelson during his
sides 6-3 victory over Roffey SSC last Thursday in the A Division, the
Crawley based player hit a brace of 180s for the reigning champions. New
leaders of the Division are the Rising Sun after they beat the Windmill
7-2, helped by a maximum from former Nelson player Nigel Panton. Both the
Kings Arms from Billingshurst and the Gate from Rusper went into their
clash in Rusper unbeaten, so something had to give, and it was the Arms
who eventually emerged with a narrow 5-4 win. Newly promoted Plough of
Lower Beeding are still going strong, winning their latest match against
bottom side Springbok B 7-2, while the Norfolk Arms registered their first
win of the season when beating the Crown 5-4 at the Norfolk.
The top two in the B Division met at the George
& Dragon and a tight fought game was eventually won 5-4 by the Fountain B,
a win that moves the Roffey based side to the top of the Division. Close
on their heels are the unbeaten Malt Shovell, they beat new team Dog &
Duck 6-3 to preserve their 100% record. The Three Compasses are a close
fourth after their third successive win when beating the Fountain 6-3,
while the Sussex Barn recorded the weeks best victory when whitewashing
the Kings Arms 9-0 to move into the top half of the table. Southwater,
after last weeks bye returned to winning ways by soundly beating the
Springbok Club 7-2.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| The Gate | 4-5 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Nelson | 6-3 | Roffey SSC |
| Norfolk Arms | 5-4 | Crown |
| Plough | 7-2 | Springbok B |
| Windmill | 2-7 | Rising Sun |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Duck | 3-6 | Malt Shovell |
| Fountain | 3-6 | Three Compasses |
| George & Dragon | 4-5 | Fountain B |
| Springbok | 2-7 | Southwater Club |
| Sussex Barn | 9-0 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
Knock-Out Cup First Round Draw
|
Hall
& Woodhouse League chairman Dave Jenkins has made the draw for the opening
round of the Hall & Woodhouse League Knock-Out Cup. Holders Kings Arms
Billingshurst start their defence of their crown with a trip to new team Dog
& Duck. Rising Sun received a bye. Ties will be played on Thursday 8th
November. The playing format is Three blind pairs 401 best of three legs,
followed by six drawn singles 401 best of three legs. (all games double in
start). The full draw is: |
| Dog & Duck | vs | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| Springbok | vs | Roffey SSC |
| Southwater Club | vs | Plough |
| Three Compasses | vs | Windmill |
| George & Dragon | vs | Norfolk Arms |
| Nelson | vs | Springbok B |
| Sussex Barn | vs | Fountain B |
| Fountain | vs | Crown |
| The Gate | vs | Dog & Bacon |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | vs | Malt Shovell |
Week 3 Round-up (18th October 2007) by Dave Miles
|
Its
tight at the top of the A Division with no fewer than four sides jointly
sharing top spot with fourteen points. Matt Hoyte's maximum hit in week
one just puts Billingshurst's Kings Arms on top, last week they beat
Springbok B 6-3, helped by the seasons top checkout, a 121 from Tony
Ayres (pictured). The reigning Champions the Nelson played hosts to
the Windmill and won 7-2, two 100+ finishes were posted, 119 & 110 from
Andy Gurr & Dave Miles for the Champions. Rising Sun scraped a 5-4 win at
the Norfolk Arms, while the Gate also notched a 5-4 victory at Roffey
SSC. This seasons two promoted teams clashed at the Crown in Alfold, with
the hosts beating the Plough narrowly 5-4.
As in the A Division, things are tight in the B
Division. The George & Dragon top the table by one point from the Fountain
B after both sides posted good wins last week. The Dragon ended the Kings
Arms unbeaten start winning comfortably 7-2, while a 180 from Mark Greet
helped the Fountain B to a 7-2 victory over the Dog & Duck. The Malt
Shovell made it three successive wins when beating the Fountain
6-3 leaving them two points adrift from the top, while the Three Compasses
also grabbed a 6-3 victory after defeating local rivals Springbok Club to
move into the top four with a game in hand of their three rivals at the
top. Another 6-3 win came for the Sussex Barn, who beat the Dog & Bacon.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown | 5-4 | Plough |
| Nelson | 7-2 | Windmill |
| Norfolk Arms | 4-5 | Rising Sun |
| Roffey SSC | 4-5 | The Gate |
| Springbok B | 3-6 | Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 3-6 | Sussex Barn |
| Fountain B | 7-2 | Dog & Duck |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 2-7 | George & Dragon |
| Malt Shovell | 6-3 | Fountain |
| Three Compasses | 7-2 | Springbok |
Week 2 Round-up (11th October 2007) by Dave Miles
|
The
A Division joined the action in week two of the new
season. Billingshurst's Matt Hoyte struck the only 180 for the Kings Arms
during their clash with Roffey SSC in Billingshurst, helping them get off
to a great start winning 8-1. But starting even better were the Gate from
Rusper and the Rising Sun, they beat the Crown and Springbok B respectably
9-0. Reigning Champions the Nelson, faced a tricky away game at the
Norfolk Arms, but eventually came away with a 7-2 victory. Last seasons B
Division Champions the Plough from Lower Beeding got off to a winning
start by beating the Windmill 5-4.
The 2nd week of games in the B Division again
produced some close results. Four teams have identical points, so jointly
share the lead, Fountain B, George & Dragon, Kings Arms & the Malt Shovell
have all won their opening two matches. Last week the Fountain B beat
their A team 5-4, Kings Arms beat Dog & Duck also 5-4, George & Dragon won
5-4 against Dog & Bacon, while the Malt Shovell beat the Springbok Club
6-3. After week one's bye, the Three Compasses of Alfold started their
campaign with victory at Southwater Club, winning 6-3.
|
| A Division Results | ||
| Crown |
0-9 |
The Gate |
| Kings Arms (Billingshurst) |
8-1 |
Roffey SSC |
| Norfolk Arms |
2-7 |
Nelson |
| Rising Sun |
9-0 |
Springbok B |
| Windmill |
4-5 |
Plough |
| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Duck | 4-5 | Kings Arms (Horsham) |
| Fountain | 4-5 | Fountain B |
| George & Dragon | 6-3 | Dog & Bacon |
| Southwater Club | 3-6 | Three Compasses |
| Springbok | 3-6 | Malt Shovell |
Week 1 Round-up (4th October 2007) by Dave Miles
|
Last
Thursday, saw the opening rounds of fixtures for the new season. Only the
B Division, minus the Three Compasses who had a bye were in action. All
results were in on time, even the post strike couldn't delay the results.
So a big thanks to you for your efforts!!.
Of the five fixtures played, four of them ended
with a 6-3 scoreline. The Dog & Bacon put their relegation from last
season behind them as they welcomed new team Dog & Duck to the League by
beating them 6-3, also victorious 6-3 were the Kings Arms, Fountain B &
the George & Dragon, they beat the Fountain, Springbok Club and Sussex
Barn respectably. The Malt Shovell players moved across town from the
Rising Sun and started their campaign with a win, they overcame Southwater
Club 5-4.
In summing up the start of the B Division, I
think the scores in the opening games suggest that a close season lies
ahead.
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| B Division Results | ||
| Dog & Bacon | 6-3 | Dog & Duck |
| Fountain B | 6-3 | Springbok |
| George & Dragon | 6-3 | Sussex Barn |
| Kings Arms (Horsham) | 6-3 | Fountain |
| Malt Shovell | 5-4 | Southwater Club |