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PERSONAL COMMENT Some nineteen years have passed since I took over the editorship of this magazine and much as I would have liked to have reached one further milestone to make it twenty, pressure of work in connection with my new role as Hon, Secretary of the European Union has made it impossible to continue. To do so would have meant falling between two stools and it would THE 38th WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS not have been fair to either commitment, as it has been these SAME AGAIN IN GOTHENBURG and , past twelve months, to continue by George R. Yates the mixed. building up pressures and falling But what of the exploits of down on either one or the other, Hong Kong's Lo Chuen Chung It is with reluctance therefore that I in reaching the semi-final stage quit the post of Editor having of the men's singles? Here was enjoyed my stint notwithstanding a player who, in the Isle of Man the slings and arrows that have ROLL OF HONOUR Commonwealth Champion­ crossed my desk during my period SWAYTHLING CUP MARCEL CORBILLON CUP ships, was twice beaten by in office, I have tried to keep a (Men's Team) (Women's Team) Desmond Douglas, and once by balance and have been indebted to CHINA Carl Prean, and in the team all my correspondents, those for event in Gothenburg was again and against, and, more latterly, my ST, BRIDE VASE G. GEIST PRIZE the victim of the same two decision to curb, not silence, the (Men's Singles) (Women's Singles) English players when England outpourings from a certain won 5-1! CAO YANHUA gentleman and his wife in the Isle of Such players as Tibor Klampar Wight. (China) (China) (Hungary), Fan Chang mao (China) The magazine is, after all. the and Yoshihito Miyazaki (Japan) lay official journal of the Association IRAN CUP W. J. POPE TROPHY in the wake of the Hong Kong player and although free speech is to be (Men's Doubles) (Women's Doubles) who was finally eliminated by the encouraged it is not for me, a DAI lILi and ultimate winner Jiang Jialiang member of the establishment, to let and ULF CARLSSON GENG lIJUAN whose only two games dropped criticism run out of hand to, an (Sweden) (China) were to Horatio Pintea of Canada extent which could upset, and and to Lo Chuen Chung. possibly deprive us of. sponsors Yugoslavia's Dragutin Surbek, Erik HEYDUSEK PRIZE To all those writers and photo­ Lindh and Appelgren of Sweden graphers who have contributed, (Mixed Doubles) were the only European players to freely and unstintingly, to the CAl ZHENHUA and CAO YANHUA figure in the last sixteen of the men's welfare of this publication, and to (China) singles whilst. in the counterpart those advertisers who have, women's event, Alice Pelikanova of throughout the years, supported Czechoslovakia. the magazine I would express my As in the Yoyogi Stadium, that still exists between the players of the Netherlands, Maria Alboiu of gratitude with the sincere hope that Tokyo in 1983, so it was in the of Asia and those of Europe, Never Romania. Olga Nemes of the this be the lot of my successor. Scandinavium, Gothenburg, more was this in evidence than in Federal Republic of Germany and over the period March 28 ­ the two singles events in which, at Fliura Bulatova of the Soviet Union April 7, 1985 when, in the 38th the quarter-final stage. not one progressed no further from the last ENGLISH TABLE TENNIS World Championships, players European. man or woman. sixteen. ASSOCIATION from the People's Republic of rem'ained in contention and this too What then of England's fortunes? China again captured six of the applied at the semi-final stage of the In the team events the men dropped Patron: Her Majesty The Queen, seven titles at stake, And, women's doubles, from NO.4 in Tokyo to NO.1 0 and President: M. Goldstein, 0, B, E, again, the one to escape them Having swamped the two team the women from NO.7 to No.9. Chairman: T, Blunn, was the men's doubles this time events with final wins of 5-0 over Undoubtedly our stars were Deputy Chairman: G. R. Yates, won by the host country's Sweden (men) and 3-0 over Korea Douglas, and to a lesser degree. Hon, Treasurer: A. Drapkin. Mikael Appelgren and Ulf D. P. R. (women) the Chinese Carl Prean whilst on the distaff side General Secretary: A. W. Shipley, Carlsson at the final expense of wizards further demonstrated their Lisa Bellinger had by far the better Management Committee: and Jindrich prowess in the individual events. record and figured prominently in (Vice Chairmen) Pansky of Czechoslovakia. Jiang Jialiang took the men's the final two cross-over matches P. Charters, C. J. Clemen, Otherwise the championships singles, Cao Yanhua, the against Romania and France when A. E, Ransome, N, K, Reeve, were totally dominated by the women's, Dai lili and Geng she accounted for Alboiu, Otilia D, I. Whiteside Chinese emphasizing the wide gulf lijuan, the women's doubles, and Badescu, Nadine Daviaud and 3 38th World Championships

Brigitte Thiriet. not to mention INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Bulatova in the opening match. and Sweden's Marie Lindblad of Men', Singles: Round 3: Jiang Jialrang (CHN) bt Chih Chin-Long (TPEI 13. Sweden. 11. 13; Douglas was only beaten on D. Su,bel (YUG) bt Cho Yong Ho (PRK) 16. 20. 12. 14; three .occasions in the men's HeZhiwen (CHN) btJ. Takaes(HUN) -19. 17. 16. 1B; K,m Ki Taek (KOR) bt .J-O. Waldne' (SWE) -1 B. 17. team event losing to Patrick 16.14; Renverse of France, Kiyoshi Fan Changmao (CHN) bt U. Carlsson (SWE) -18. 17. Saito of Japan and, surpris­ 16. 14; Lo Chuen Chung (HKG) bt J. Rosskopf (FRG) 13. 14. ingly, to IIija Lupulescu of Yugo­ 15; slavia, the latter before beating ICHNI bt R. Wosik (FRG) 5. 16. 9; Y. Miyazaki (JPN)btA. Mazunov(URSj 10.-18.17. Zoran Kalinic and Surbek. 13.1B; But it was a dismal showing in the Wang Huiyuan (CHN) bt Kim Wan (KORI 14. 16. 12: E. Lindh (SWE) bt Wu Wen-Chia (TPE)-l B. 15. -19. individual events with both Skylet 12. 13; Andrew and Graham Sand ley failing Chen Longcan (CHN) bt M. Costantini (ITA) 11. 17. 17: to emerge from their qualifying M. Loukov(BULlbtJ. Pansky(TCHI23. -lB. 15.13: groups although Andrew, having M. Appelg,en (SWE) bt M. O,lowski (TCH) 20. -11. 11. 17; beaten Engelbert Huging to record (CHN) bt A Podpinka (HUNI14. 10. lB; his first win in Gothenburg. must Park Ji Hyun (KORl bl Kim Song Hui (PRK) 19. 16. lB. 13; have been surprised to find such a THE SCANDINAVIUM - EXTERIOR (CHN) bt A Musa (NGRI14. -20. 1B. 19. player as Orlowski within the group! Round 4 Up against Jan-Ove Waldner and Jiang Jialiang bt Surbek 14. 20. 16: Kim Ki Taek bt He Zhiwen -12.19.16.11: Fan Chang mao in the first round. Lo Chuen Chung bt Fan Changmao 20. 20. 18: Alan Cooke and Prean could be Miyazaki bt Chen Xiahua 11. 16. 16: Wang Huiyuan bt Lindh 19. -10. -17. 13. 15: excused their defeats although the Chen Longcan bl Loukov 19. 18. 12: latter put up a terrific fight before Teng Yi bt Appelgren 15. 14, -19. 12: going down in the fifth. Des Xie Saike bl Park Ji Hyun -16, -19. 9.19.15: flattered to deceive in taking a 2­ Quarter-final: Jiang Jialiang bl Kim Ki Taek 13. 14. 11: game lead over the North Korean Lo Chuen Chung bl Miyazaki 22. -18. 19. 15: junior. Kim Song Hui. only to lose Chen Longcan bt Wang Huiyuan -17.14.17.18: the next three. Teng Yi bl Xie Saike 12, -19.12.20. In the women's singles qualifying Semi-final: Jiangliang bt Lo Chuen Chung 17. 18. -18.11: groups Jackie Bellinger lost to Chen Longcan bt Teng Yi 16, 17. 15. Sweden's Gunnel Borgstrom but sister Lisa made it through three Final: JIANG JIALIANG bt Chen Longean 14. 21. 1B. rounds and registered a first round proper victory over Vesna Ojsterzek Women's Single.: Round 3: Gao Yanhua ICHNI bt M. Lindblad (SWE) 17. 16. 17; of Yugoslavia before bowing out to Yoon Kyung Mi (KORI bt 1. Shimonaga (JPNI9. 11. Bulatova whose compatriot. Narine 10; A. Pelikanova (TCHI bl V. Popova (URSI19, 16, 19: Antonian.despatched Alison (CHNI bl Li Bun Hui (PRK) 12. 11, 10: Gordon. Karen Witt failed to make B. Vriesekoop (HOL) bl B. Wiklorsson (SWEI17. 21, THE SCANDINAVIUM - INTERIOR 11; any impression on Bulgaria's youth­ (CHN) bl G. Fazekas (HUNj 5. 7. 6: ful Daniela Guergueltcheva. Mok Ka Sha(HKG) bt B. Batinie(YUG) -11.16. -9. 12. 12; Oi Baoxiang (CHNj bt Han Hye Song (PRK) 17. 10, 14: STORMED Geng Lijuan (CHNr bt N. Antonian (URS) 20. 16. Prean and Andrew stormed their 14; M. Albo;u (ROM) bt Z. Olah (HUN) -13. 19. 16. way through three qualifying 13; rounds of the men's doubles only to J;ao Zhimin (CHN) bt ChoJong Hui (PRK) 19. 16. 12; Yang Young Ja (KORI bID. Oavidkova (TCH) 15.11. lose in the first round proper to the 9; veteran and Ralph O. Nemes (FRG) bt M. H'aehova ITCH) 17 . -14.9. ­ 18.12; Wosik of Federal Germany. Cooke Pang Chung DokIPRK) btC. Batorl;(HUN)-23.B.13. and Sandlev were taken apart by 15; F. Bulatova IURS) bt M. Hoshino (JPN)-20. 22.16. Kim Ki Taek and Kim Wan of South lB; Korea whilst Douglas, partnered by Da; Lili ICHN) bt Hui So Hung IHKG) B. -1 B. 15. 10. Andrzei Grubba of Poland had the Round 4 distinction of eliminating the Cao Yanhua bl Yoon Kyung Mi 11. -19. 9. 12: Tong Ling bt Pelikanova 12.15.12: defending champions. Kalinic and Ni Xialian bl Vriesekoop 11, 16. 20: Surbek, only to be seen off by Oi Baoxiang bt Mok Ka Sha 8. 14. 16: Geng Lijuan bl A1boiu 5. 19. 15: Appelgren and Carlsson the Jiao Zhimin bl Yang Young Ja 13. 21,14: ultimate winners. Pang Chun Ook bt Nemes 14, 18. 18: Dai Lili bt Bulatova 9. 12. 11 Karen and Lisa failed to qualify in the women's doubles whilst Alison QUllrte,..finel.: The English Umpires in Gothenburg· Stuart Sherlock, Cao Yanhua bt Tong Ling -20.16.19,15: and Jackie. the latter replacing the Oi Baoxiang bl Ni Xiallan 13. -16. 13. 18: Bill Wilson and Jack Melnick. injured Joy Grundy who did not Geng Lijuan bl Jiao Zhimin -16. -19.12,17,17: Dia Lili bt Pang Chun Dok 10.12.8. make the trip. fell in the first round to Chuang Shu-Hwa and Huang Semi·finel: Cao Yanhua bt Or Baoxiang 13, 7, -16. -19, 15: Mei-Jen of Chinese Taipei. Geng Lijuan bl D~i Lili -19.19. -20.19.17. In the mixed Carl and Jackie men's teams and 55 women's which. for me. was rounded off Finel: played splendidly to qualify going teams participating - an all-time appreciatively as a guest of the CAO YANHUA bt Geng Lijuan 12. 16. -10. 16. on to beat Park Ji Hyun and Lee Sun record. Hotel accommodation was. Swaythling Club presided over by Men'. Doubl••: Round 3: of South Korea only to lose to Chen for the most part. more than com­ the genial Joe Veselsky. Appelgren/Carlsson bt D, Dougle.(ENG}/A. Grubba Xinhua and Tong Ling of China. But fortable. but. whilst having The weather throughout was not (POLl 1B. 1B; Chen Longcan/Wang Huiyuan bl E. Huging (FRGVD. not a happy mixed for Alan and Lisa sympathy for the numbers to be conducive to walk-abouts but the Palmi lAUD 4_ 10; who. although well qualifying. fell catered for. the food left a great Scandinavium was pleasantly warm T. Klampar/Z. Kdston (HUN) bt MusaiF. 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Andrew/Prean lost to W. Liek../R. Wosik (FAGl -17. -11: Cooke/Sandley lost to Kim Ki Taek/KimWan(KOA) -8. ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL -14. RESULTS Round 2: Men's Singles: Quelifying Rounds: Douglas/Grubba bt Z. Kalinic/D. Surbek (YUG) -14. Sandleybt A. Frederik(BER) 6. 10: 105110 G. Bar(AUT) 13. 1S -1 ,. -19: Andrew bt E. Huging (FAG) 15. -11. 20: bt J-c. Round 3: POrlela (POR) 14. 13: lost to M. Orlowski (TCH) -1 2. DouglaS/Grubba lost to M. Appelgren/U. Carlsson -11: (SWE) -1S. -lS.

Round 1: (Drew order) Woman's Doubles: Qualifying Rounds: Cooke lost to J-O Waldner (SWEj -.11. -12. - 19; l. Bellinger IWitt bt J. Tepper/L Tichy (AUS) 7. -19. Prean lost to Fan Changmao (CHN) 16, -14.18. -12. 15; lost to P. Eliasson/B. Wiktorsson (SWE) 19. -16. -S: -19. Douglas bt J. Akesson (SWEI 12. 10. 8.

Round 2: Round 1: Douglas lost to Kim Song HuilPRK) 11.17. -18. 13. J. Bellinger/Gordon lost 10 Chuang Shu-Hwa/Huang -16. Me;-Jen ITPE) -22. -17.

Women's Singles: Quelifying Rounds: Mixed Doubles: Quelifying Rounds: J. Bellinger bt A. Krauskopf (AUT) 13. 9: lost to G. Sandley/Witt lost to T. Watanabe/M. Kits'ukawa (JPN) Borgstrom (SWE) - 17. -18: 18. -14. -14: l. Bellinger bt F. Turgut(TUA) 11.8: bt V. Premaratine Prean/J. Bellinger bt J. Viegas/O. Cardoso (POA) 17. (SRI) 2. 4: bt B. Abg,.II(FRA) 17. 14. 13: bt B. Aozenberg/R. Timofeeva (UAS) 20. 8: bt M. loukov/D. Guergueltcheva (BUll -16. 13. 18: Round 1: (Drew order) Cooke/l. Bellinger bt Vong lu' Veng/Yue Kam Kai Witt lost to D. Guergueltcheva (BUll -9. -6. -7; HKGI 16. 1g: bt E. Boggan/Na Jin (USAI-18. 10.8. Go,don bt C. Polk (DENI 14.19.15: l. Bellinger bt V. Ojstersek (YUG) -19. 17. 12. -15. Round 1: 10, Prean/J. Bellinger bt von Scheele/M. Svensson (SWE) 14. 19: . Jiang Jialiang (China) men's singles winner Round 2: Douglas/Gordon lost to Y. Miyazaki/M. Hoshino(JPN) Gordon lost to N. Antonian (UAS) -16. 7. 16. -10. -5: -13. -14: L Bellinger lost to F. Bulatova -13. 20. -16. -16. Cooke/L Bellinger lost to H. KoH/K. Hagen (NOR) ­ 16. Men's Doubles: Qualifying Rounds: -16. -14. Andrew/Prean bt M. Darroch/M. Temperley (NZl) Round 2: Quert,,..finel: 5eml·finel: -19.18.13: bt A. Anastasl/M. Cini(MlTj 17. 16: bt Prean/J. Bellinger bt Park Ji Hyun/lee Sun (KOR) 20, AppelgrerJCarlsson bl Chen Longcan/Wang HUlyuan Dallili/Geng lijuan btJlao·Zhim,n/QI Bbaoxiang -12. L Nannoni (ITA)/E. Naar (HOl) 8. 15. 20. 17. -16. 19: 10.8: Fan Changmao/He Zhiwen bl Klampar/KnSlon 19, Cao YanhuaiNi Xialian bt Guan Jianhua!Tong Ling 14. Round 1: Round 3: 22: . 16. Douglas/A. Grubba (POll w.o. H. van $panje/A. van Prearv'J. linger lost to Chen Xinhua/Tong ling (CHN) OrlowskijPansky bl Miyazaki/Shimizu ., 7. , 7, 17; Spanle (HOll(sol -15. -7. Cai Zhenhua/Jiang Jialiang bl Kim Ki Taek/Kim Wan Final: 17. 1S. DAI LILI/GeNG LIJUAN bt Cao YanhualN; X;al;an S. 17. Semi·flnel: Appelgren/Carlsson bl Fan Changmao/He Zhlwen Mixed Double.: Round 3: 15. -21. 17: Pansky!Hrachova bt Kriston/Batonl 8. -15. 15: Orlowski/Pansky bl Cai Zhenhua/Jiang Jialiang 12. Wang Huiyuan/Qi Baoxiang bt I lupulescuo/G. -16. 16. Perkucin (YUG) 12. 17: Wu Wen-Chia!Chang Shiu-Yu bt A. De Prophetis Fin.l: (SEl) APPELGREN/CARLSSON btO"owskVPansky15. (SEl) /Bogaens 1,. 10: 20. Chl.ol'l XiahuaiTong ling bt C. PreenlL Bellinger (ENG) 15. 7: Chen longcan/ (CHN) bt Xie Saike/Geng lijuan 16. 12: Fan Changmao!JiaoZhimin bt Miyazaki/Hoshino-11. Women', Doubl••: Round 3: 12.16: Dai Lili/Geng Lijuan bl Hrachova/Vriesekoop 17. 15: Teng YI!Ni Xialian bt Surbek../Batinic 15. 15: Antonian/Popova bt S. Dogarv'F. Turgut(TURj 5.11: Cai Zhenhua/Cao Yarlhua bt V. Broda (TCH)! Jiao Zhimin/Qi Baoxiang bl Chuang Shu-Hwa/Huang Pelikanova 13. 19. Me;-Jen (TPE) 13. 17: Han Hye Song/Pang Chun Oak bl A. laelh/M. Qu.rte,..final: Svensson (SWE) 14. 15: Pansky!Hrachova bl Wang Huiyuan!Qi Baoxiang -12. Guan Jianhua (CHN)/ Tong Ling bl K. Bogaerts/N. 17.10: H;guet (SEl) 6. 12: Chen Xiahua/Tong ling bt Wu Wen-Chia/Chang Hui­ Fazekas/K. Nagy (HUN) bt C. Sjoe" (SWE)/ Yu 7. 13: Pelikanava ·19.15.15: Fan Chagmao!Jiao Zhimin bt Chen longcan/He Zhili Cho Jong Hui/Li Bun Hui bl M. Domonkos/G. Hsu 15.1S: (CAN) 16. 16: Cai ZhenhuaiCao Yanhua bt TengYi/Ni Xialian23. 19. Cao YanhuaiNi Xialian bt N. Daviaud!B. Thiriet (FRAJ 16. 12. Seml-finel: Pansky!Hrachova bt Chen Xiahua!Tong ling - 18. 19. Quarter-final: 22: Dai lili/Geng lijuan bl AntoniarVPopova 8. 17; Cai Zhenhua/Cao Yannua bt Fan Changmao/Jiao Jiao Zhimin/Qi Baoxiang bt Han Hye Song/Pang Chun Zhimin 15. 19. Dok 19.11: Guan Jianhua/Tong ling bt Fazekas Nagy 14. 15; Flnel: Cao Yanhua towels down en route to retaining her Cao Yanhua/Ni Xialian bt ChoJong Hui/li Bun Hui 14. CAl ZHENHUAICAO YANHUA bt Pansky/ 15. Hrachova -9. 12. 8. women's singles title. 5 38th World Championships

Sgge 1 C.- 1 • Group A CHN HUN PRK KOR TCH POL USA HKG Matches Place China CHN 5-0 5-0 5-4 5-0 5-1 5-0 5-1 7-0 1 Hungary HUN 0-5 2-5 2-5 5-2 4-5 5-4 4-5 2-5 7 Korea DPR PRK 0-5 5-2 5-1 1-5 2-5 5-0 5-2 4-3 4 Korea R KOR 4-5 5-2 1-5 5-2 2-5 5-1 2-5 3-4 5 Czechoslovakia TCH 0-5 2-5 5-1 2-5 5-4 5-4 5-3 4-3 3 Poland POL 1-5 5-4 5-2 5-2 4-5 5-1 5-3 5-2 2 USA USA 0-5 4-5 0-5 1-5 4-5 1-5 5-4 1-6 8 Hong Kong HKG 1-5 5·4 2-5 5-2 3-5 3-5 4-5 2-5 6

Group S

SWE ENG JPN FRA YUG ITA DEN IND Matches Place Sv.oeden SWE 5-1 5-2 5-1 5-1 5-0 5-2 5-1 7-0 1 E"lIlond ENG 1·5 4-5 4-5 3-5 5-3 5-1 5-2 3-4 5 Japan JPN 2-5 5-4 5-4 5-0 5-1 5-0 5-0 6-1 2 France FRA 1-5 5-4 4-5 5-3 5-0 5-0 5-3 ·5-2 3 Yugoslavia YUG 1-5 5-3 0-5 3-5 5-0 5-3 5-0 4-3 4 Italy ITA 0-5 3-5 1-5 0-5 0-5 5-.4 2-5 1-6 7 Denmark DEN 2-5 1-5 0-5 0-5 3-5 4-5 4-5 0-7 8 India IND 1-5 2-5 0-5 3-5 0-5 5-2 5-4 2-5 6

Cetegory 2 • Group C Majorettes in blue

FRG NOR FIN HOl SCO PAK SUI 8El TPE Matches Place FR Germany FRG 5-0 5-0 5-1 5-1 5-2 5-1 5-0 2-5 7-1 2 Norwav NOR 0-5 2-5 1-5 5-4 2-5 5-4 5-4 0-5 3-5 6 Finland FIN 0-5 5-2 5-0 5-2 3-5 5-4 2-5 5-4 5-3 4 Netherlands HO L 1-5 5-1 0-5 5-4 5-3 5-4 3-5 1-5 4-4 5 SCotiend seo 1-5 4-5 2-5 4-5 5-4 3-5 0-5 1-5 1-7 9 Pakistan PAK 2-5 5-2 5-3 3-5 4-5 3-5 0-5 0-5 2-6 8 Switzerland SUI 1-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 5-3 5·3 3-5 3-5 0-5 2-6 SlNitzerland SUI 1-5 4-5 4-5 4·5 5-3 5-3 3-5 0-5 2-6 7 Belgium 8El 0-5 4-5 5-2 5-3 5-0 5-0 5-3 1-5 5-3 3 Chinese Taipei TPE 5-2 5-0 4-5 5-1 5-1 5-0 5-0 5·1 7-1 1

Group D

URS NGR INA AUS ISR AUT WAl 8RA Matches Place USSR URS 5·0 5-0 5-0 5-0 5-1 5-0 5-2 7-0 1 Nigeria NGR 0-5 5-0 5-1 5-0 5-4 5-0 5-3 6-1 2 Indonesia INA 0-5 0-5 1-5 2-5 1-5 5-4 1-5 1-6 7 Australia AUS 0-5 1-5 5-1 4-5 1-5 5-3 4-5 2-5 6 Israel ISR 0-5 0-5 5-2 5-4 3-5 3-5 5-2 3-4 4 Austria AUT 1-5 4-5 5-1 5-1 5-3 5·0 5-0 5-2 3 Wal•• WA!. 0-5 0-5 4-5 3-5 5·3 0-5 3-5 1-6 8 Brazil 8RA 2-5 3-5 5-1 5-4 2-5 0-5 5-3 3-4 5 Milan Orlowski and Jindrich Pansky congratulate Ulf Carlsson and Mikael Appelgren on their victory in the men's doubles final. MEN·S TEAM: CATEGORY 1 Group A·S: April 1 (M_ey): Pie... 1-1': Stege 2 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 1-4 18.00 1273 3 Al CHN 82 JPN 5-0 Bullentin no 135 18.00 1274 4 A2 POL 81 SWE 3-5 5-8 11.15 1275 4 AJ TCH B4 YUG 3-5 Bullentin no 121 11.15 1276 5 A4 PRK B3 FRA 5-3 9-12 11.15 1277 6 AS KOR B6 IND 5-0 Bul1entin no121 11.15 1278 13 AS HKG 85 ENG 1-5 13-16 11.15 1279 14 A7 HUN BB DEN 5-0 Bullentin no 122 11.15 1280 15 AB USA 87 ITA 5-4

Ceggory 2: Group C·D: April 1 (MoncIeYl: Piece. 17·34: Sgge 2 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 17-20 13.15 1289 9 Cl TPE D2 NGR 5-2 Bullenlin no 129 13.15 1290 10 C2 FRG D1 URS 5-4 21-24 13.15 1291 11 C3 8El D4 ISR 2·5 Bullentin no 129 13.15 1292 12 C4 FIN D3 AUS 2·5 25-28 13.15 1293 16 C5 HOl DB AUT 5-4 Bullen1in no 130 13.15 1294 17 C6 NOR D5 8RA 3-5 29-32 13.15 1295 18 C7 SUI OB WAl 5-0 Butlentin no 130 13.15 1296 19 CB PM D7 INA 5-1 Swaythling CUp medallists (I to r) Sweden, China (winners), Poland and Japan. Photos by Denis George, Helensburgh, Scotland.

c.ggory 2: Group C·D: April 2 (Tueodeyt: Piece. 17·3.: Sgge 3 e.t_rv 1: Group A-S: April 2 (T.....y): Piece. 1-1': Sgge 3 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score Places Time Match Table ASS OCIATIO N Score 17-18 Winner Winner 1·2 Winner Winner Bullentin no 148 11.15 1305 11 Cl/D2 TPE C2/Dl FRG 4-5 Bullentin no 160 18.30 1288 Al/82 CHN A2/81 SWE 5-0 19-20 loser loser 3-4 loser Loser Bullentin no 148 11.15 1304 10 Cl/D2 NGR C2/Dl URS 0-5 Bullentin no 155 13.15 1287 15 Al/82 JPN A2/81 POL 3-5 21-22 Winner Winner 5-6 Winner Winner Bullentin no 148 11.15 1303 C3/D4 ISR C4/D3 AUT 0·5 Bullentin no 155 13.15 1286 14 AJ/B4 YUG A4/B3 PRK 4-5 23-24 Loser Loser 7-8 Loser Loser Bullentin no 148 11.15 1302 8 C3/D4 8El C4/D3 FIN 3·5 Bullentin no 155 13.15 1285 13 AJ/B4 TCH A4/B3 FRA 5-2 25·26 Winner Winner 9-10 Winner Winner Bullentin no 149 11.15 1301 C5/D6 HOl C6/D5 8RA 5-2 Bullenlin no 155 13.15 1284 12 AS/B6 KOR AS/85 ENG 5-0 27·28 Loser Loser 11-12 loser loser Bullentin no 149 11.15 1300 6 C5/DB AUS C6/D5 NOR 2-5 Bullemin no 147 11.15 1283 AS/B6 IND AS/B5 HKG 0-5 29·30 Winner Winner 13-14 Winner Winner Bullentin no 149 ".15 1299 C7/D8 SUI CB/D7 PAK 2-5 Bullenlin no 147 11.15 1282 A7/BB HUN AB/A7 USA 5-1 31·32 loser loser 15-16 Loser loser Bullentin no 149 11.15 1298 C7/OB WAl CB/D7 INA 5-2 Bullentin no 147 11.15 1281 A7/BB DEN AB/87 ITA 5-2 33 C9 seo 6 38th World Championships

ENGLISH RESULTS (MEN) Nannoni· 8, 10, Cooke lost to Nannoni -17. -20: 1051 10 Conslanlini v Fr.nce (Ioat "'6) 18. -14. -10. Douglas losl to P. Renverse 13. -17. ·20: bl P. v Sweden (loot 1-6) Birocheau 12. 16: w.o. J. Secretin (ser). Prean bt J-O Waldner 14. 19: 105110 M. Appelgren Prean bt Birocheau 19. -16.13: lost to Secretin -12. 14. -12. -14. -18: los! to Renverse -1a. 19. -'9. Andrew lost to Appelgren 13. ·10. ·lB: 1051 10 E. Cooke 10SI to Secretin -14. -17: bl Renverse 19. Lindh -19. -19. -20. 13: losl to Birocheau -15. -'6. Sandley iosl to Lindh -13. -13: lost loWaldner·14. v Indie (won 6·2) -16. Douglas bl C. Vaidyanathan 11. 20; bl S. Srinivasan v Yugollevie (Iolt 3·6) ·18.9.12: bt K. Mehta 6.12. Douglas 105110 I. Lupulescu 14. -14. -14: btZ. Kalinic Prean bl Mehta 9. 16: bl Valdyanathan 7. 12. 14, -17. 7: bt D. Surbek 14, 12. Cooke losl to Srinivasan 16.-17. -'8: lost to Mehta Prean 1051 to Surbek - 1B. -15; bl Lupulescu 17. 29; 17. ·17. ·18. lost to Kalinic 23. -19. ·18. v Oenmerk (won 6·1) Andrew \ostto Kalinic·1 2. ·13: lost to Surbek 19. -B, Douglas bl J. Harkamp 12. 14; bl L. Hauth 20. 20. -11 Prean losl to C. Pedersen -17. 17. -18: bl Harkamp 12. 15. v Hong Kong (won 6·1) Douglas bt La Chuen Chung 15. 16: bt Chan Kong Cooke bl Hauth 18. 13: bl Pedersen -12.14,6. Wah ·17.17.17. v Jepen (loot 4-61 DouglasbtS.Ono-17.17,13:btH.Gotch-16.15. Prean bt Vong lu Veng 12. -20, 15; bt Lo Chuen Chung 19. ·18.19. 17: lost to K. Saito -20, -19. Cooke 1051 to Chan Kong Wah 14. -12. - 15; bt Vong Prean lost to Saito ·20. ·14; bt Ono 19. -19. 17; bt Gotch 25. 16. luVeng 16.11. Andrew lost to Gotch -19. 18. ·B: 1051 to Saito 17. v Kor.e R {Iolt 0·61 ·18. -15: lost to Ono -13. -14. Prean 1051 to Kim Wan -lB. ·21 v Itely (won 6·3) Andrew lost to Kim Ki Taek ·19. -13: lost 10 Ahn Jae Douglas bt G. Bisi 7.8; bt L. Nannonl18. -16, 16: bt Hyung 12. -12. -14. M. Costantini 13. 16. Sandley 1051 to Ahn Jae Hyung -12. -14: lost 10 Kim Prean lost 10 Coslantini -20. -13: bl8isi 19. 12: bt Wan -15. -16.

Cetegory 3 - Group E

LUXl YAR MLT L8A 8UL IRL NGU TUR Malches Place Luxembourg LUX 5-1 5-0 5-2 0·5 5·3 5·0 2·5 5·2 3 Yemen AR YAR 1-5 5·1 5·2 0·5 5-2 5·0 2-5 4·3 4 Malta MLT 0-5 1-5 2-5 0·5 1-5 5-0 0-5 1·6 7 Libya LBA 2·5 2-5 5·2 0·5 4-5 5-0 0-5 2-5 6 Bulgaria 8UL 5·0 5·0 5-0 5-0 5-0 5·0 5-2 7-0 1 Ir.lend IRL 3-5 2-5 5·1 5·4 0·5 5-0 3-5 3·4 5 Papua N. Guinea NGU 0-5 0-5 0·5 0·5 0·5 0·5 0-5 0-7 8 Turkey TUR 5-2 5-2 5·0 5-0 2-5 5-3 5·0 6·1 2

Group F

MAL NZL SAU ISL ZIM ECU JER PAL Metch Piece Malaysia MAL 2·5 5·1 5·0 5·0 5·2 5·0 5·1 61 2 New Zealand NlL 5·2 5·1 5·0 5·0 5-1 5-0 5-0 7-0 1 Saudi Arabia SAU 1-5 1·5 5-0 5·0 5·3 5-0 5·0 5-2 3 Iceland ISL 0-5 0·5 0-5 5·0 2-5 5-1 5·3 3-4 5 Carl Prean and Jackie Bellinger Zimbabwe liM 0-5 0·5 0-5 0·5 1-5 3·5 0·7 8 Ecuador ECU 2·5 1-5 3-5 5-2 5·1 5-0 4·3 4 J.r••y JER 0·5 0-5 0-5 1-5 5-1 1-5 5-3 2·5 6 Palestine PAL 0·5 0-5 0·5 3-5 5-3 0-5 .. 3-5 1·6 7

Group G EGY CAN TRI COL CHI CRC GRE JAM Metch•• Plec. Egypt RGY 0-5 5·2 5-0 0-5 5-0 4·5 5·1 4·3 4 Canada CAN 5-0 5-0 5-0 1·5 5-0 5·1 5·0 6·1 2 Trinidad TRI 2-5 0-5 5·0 3·5 5·4 0·5 5·4 3-4 5 Colombia COL 0-5 0-5 0·5 0-5 3·5 0-5 0-5 0-7 8 Chile CHI 5-0 5-1 5·3 5·0 5-0 2·5 5·2 6·1 1 Cosla Rica CRC 0·5 0·5 4·5 5·3 0·5 2·5 0-5 1-6 7 Greece GRE 5·4 1·5 5·0 5·0 5·2 5-2 3·5 5·2 3 Jamaica JAM 1-5 0-5 4-5 5-0 2·5 5-0 5·3 3-4 6

Group H SIN ESP VEN LIB BER CYP FAR POR PUR Metch. SIN ESP VEN LIB BER CYP FAR POR PUR Matches Place Singapore SIN 0-5 5·0 5-0 5-0 5·0 5-0 5-3 5-1 7·1 2 Spain ESP 5-0 5-0 5-0 5·0 5-0 5-0 5-0 5·0 8-0 1 Venezuela VEN 0-5 0-5 2·5 5·2 4-5 5-0 0·5 2·5 2·6 7 Lebanon lI8 0-5 0-5 5·2 5-1 5·2 5-0 1·5 5·3 5-3 4 Bermuda BER 0-5 0-5 2·5 1·5 1-5 4-5 1·5 1-5 0·8 9 Cyprus. CYP 0-5 0·5 5·4 2·5 5·1 5-0 0·5 4·5 3·5 6 Faroe Islands FAR 0·5 0-5 0-5 0-5 5-4 0-5 0-5 1-5 1-7 8 Portugal POR 3·5 0-5 5-0 5-1 5-1 5-0 5-0 5-0 6-2 3 :Juerto Rico PUR 1-5 0-5 5·2 3·5 5·1 5·4 5-1 0-5 4-4 5

Category 3: Group E-H: April 1 (Monday). Places 35-70: Stage 2

Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Places 13.30 1306 20 El BUL F2 MAL 5-3 35·42 13.30 1307 21 E2 TUR Fl NlL 5·0 16.45 1312 20 Gl CHI H2 SIN 5-2 8ullentin no 131 16.45 1313 21 G2 CAN Hl ESP 5·3 13.30 1308 22 E3 LUX F4 ECU 5·2 43-50 13.30 1309 23 E4 YAR F3 SAU 0·5 16.45 1314 22 G3 GRE H4 LIB 5·0 Bullentin no 132 16.45 1315 23 G4 EGY H3 POR 5-0 13.30 1310 24 E5 IRL F6 JER 5-1 51·58 13.30 1311 25 E6 L8A F5 ISL 5-3 16.45 1316 24 G5 TRI H6 CYP 5·0 Bullentin no 133 16.45 1317 25 G6 JAM H5 PUR 5-0 20.00 1318 20 E7 MLT F8 liM 5·0 59-66 20.00 1319 21 E8 NGU F7 PAL 0-5 20.00 1320 22 G7 CRC H8 FAR 5-2 Bullenlin no 136 20.00 1321 23 G8 COL H7 VEN 5-4 Alison Gordon 7 38th World Championships

Category 3: Group E·H: April 2 (Tu••day): Places 35-70: Stage 3 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 35·38 08.00 1324 2 Winner E1/F2 (BUL) Winne' Gl/H2 (CHI) 5·1 Bullenlin no 139 08.00 1325 3 Winner E2/Fl (TUR) Winner G2IHl (CAN) 3·5 39-42 08.00 1326 4 Lose, E1/F2 (MAL) Lose' Gl/H2 (SIN) Bullentin no 139 08.00 1327 5 Lose' E2/F1 (NZL) Lose' G2IHl (ESP) 5-3 43·46 08.00 1328 6 Winner E3/F4 (LUX) Winne' G3/H4 (GREl 4-5 Bullentin no 140 08.00 1329 7 Winner E4/F3 (SAU) Winne' G4/H3 (EGY] 4·5 47·50 08.00 1330 8 Lose' E3/F4 (ECU) Lose, G3/H4 (L18) 5·3 Bullentin no 140 08.00 1331 9 Loser E4/F3 (YAA) Lose' G4/H3 (POR) 5·2 51·54 08.00 1332 10 Winner E5/F6 (IRL) Winne' G5/H6 (TRI) 5·3 Bullentin no 14 1 08.00 1333 11 Winner E6/F5 (L8A) W;nne' G6/H5 (JAM) 0·5 • 55·58 08.00 1334 12 Lose' E5/F6 (J ERI Lose' G5/H6 (CYP) 0·5 Bullentin no 141 08.00 1335 13 Lose' E6/F5 (ISL) Lose, G6/H5 (PUR) 4-5 59·62 08.00 1336 14 Winner E7/F8 (ML T) W;nne, G7/H8 (CRq 3·5 BuUentin no 142 08.00 1337 , 5 Winner E8/F7 (PAL) Winne' G8/H7 (COLI 4-5 63·66 08.00 1338 16 Lose' E7/F8 (ZIM) Lose' G7/H8 (FAR) 5-2 Bul1entin no 142 08.00 1339 17 Lose' E8/F7 (NGU) Lose' E8/F7 (VENI 0·5

Category 3: Group E-H: April 2 (Tu88day): Plac•• 35·70~ SuV.4 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 35-36 Winner malch no 1324 Winner malch no 1325 Bullentin no 156 13.15 1357 19 (BULl (CAN) 5·1 37-38 Loser match no 1324 Loser match no 1325 Bullentin no 156 13.15 1356 18 (CHI) (TURI 2-5 39·40 Winner match no 1326 Winner match no 1327 Bullentin no 156 13,15 1355 17 (MAli (NZL) 2·5 41·42 loser match no 1326 Loser match no 1327 Bullenlin no 156 13.15 1354 16 (SINI (ESPI 2·5 43·44 Winner match no 1328 Winner match no 1329 Bullentin no 154 13.00 1353 25 (GREI (EGY] 5·1 45·46 Loser match no 1328 Loser match no 1329 Bullentin no 154 13.00 1352 24 (LUX) (SAU) 4-5 47·48 loser match no 1:130 Winner match no 1331 Bullentin no 154 13.00 1351 23 (ECUI (YAAI 4·5 49·50 loser match no 1330 Loser match no 1331 Bullentin no 154 13.00 1350 22 (L1BI (PORI 0·5 51-52 Winner match no 1332 Winner match no 1333 Butlentin no 157 13.30 1349 21 (IRL) (JAM) 35 53·54 loser match no 1332 loser match no 1333 Bullentin no 157 13.00 1348 20 (TRI) (L8AI 3-5 55·56 Winner match no 1334 Winner match no 1335 Bullentin no 157 16.00 1347 25 (CYP) (PUR) 5·4 57·58 loser match no 1334 loser match no 1335 Bullentin no 157 16.00 1346 24 (JERI (ISL) 2·5 59·60 Winner match no 1336 Winner match no 1337 Karen Witt Bullentin no 158 16.00 1345 23 (CRe) (COL) 5·1 61-62 loser match no 1336 Loser match no 1337 Bullentin no 158 16.00 1344 22 (MLn (PALl 5·2 63·64 Winner match no 1338 Winner match no 1339 BuUentin no 158 16.00 1343 21 (ZIM) (VEN) 4·5· 65·66 loser match no 1338 Loser match no 1339 Bullentin no 158 16.00 1342 20 (FAA) (NGUI 5·1 67 H9 (BERI

WOMEWS TEAM

Cat01lO'Y 1: Staga 1 Group A JPN PRK TCH HOL FRG ROM FRA HKG Matches Place Japan JPN 0-3 0-3 0-3 3-0 3·0 3·0 3·0 4·3 4 Korea DPR PRK 3-0 3·0 3·1 3·0 3·1 3-1 3·0 7·0 1 Czechoslovakia TCH 3-0 0·3 0·3 2·3 3·0 3·2 3-1 3-2 5-2 3 Netherlands HOL 3·0 1·3 3·2 3-0 3·1 2-3 3-0 5-2 2 FR Germany FRG 0·3 ·3 0·3 0·3 0·3 1-3 0-3 0-7 8 Romania ROM 0·3 1·3 2·3 1·3 3·0 0-3 3-0 2·5 6 France FRA 0·3 1·3 1·3 3·2 3·1 3·0 0-3 3-4 5 Hong Kong HKG 0·3 0-3 2-3 0-3 3-0 0·3 3-0 2-5 7

Group B CHN URS KOR ENG HUN SWE YUG 8EL Matches Place Olina CHN 3·0 3-0 3-0 3·0 3-0 3-0 3-0 7-0 1 USSR URS 0·3 0·3 3·2 1·3 3·1 3·1 3-0 4·3 4 Korea R KOR 0·3 3·0 3·0 3-0 3·0 3-0 3·0 6·1 2 England ENG 0·3 2-3 0·3 0·3 3·2 3·2 3·2 3·4 5 Hungary HUN 0·3 3-1 0-3 3·0 3·2 3-2 3-0 5-2 3 S....-eden SWE 0·3 1·3 0-3 2-3 2·3 3·0 3·0 2-5 6 Yugoslavia YUG 0·3 1-3 0·3 2·3 2·3 0·3 3·0 1-6 7 Belgium BEL 0·3 0-3 0·3 2·3 0·3 0·3 0·3 0-7 8

Category 2

Group C AUT USA INA NZL IND AUS SUI Matches Place Austria AUT 3-1 3·1 3-0 1·3 3·0 3-0 5·1 2 USA USA 1·3 2-3 3·0 3-0 1·3 3-1 3·3 3 Indonesia INA 1·3 3-2 3·0 1-3 1·3 3-0 3·3 5 New Zealand NZL 0·3 0·3 0-3 0-3 0·3 3-2 1·5 6 India IND 3·1 0·3 3·1 3·0 3·1 3-0 5·1 1 Australia AUS 0·3 3-1 3-1 3·0 1-3 0-3 3·3 4 Switzerland SUI 0·3 1-3 0-3 2·3 0-3 3·0 1·5 7

Group 0 FIN POL CAN DEN SIN LUX MAL TPE Matches Place Finland FIN 3·1 0·3 3·1 3·0 3·0 3-0 2·3 5-2 4 Poland POL 1·3 3·2 3·0 3-0 3-2 3·0 1·3 5·2 3 Canada CAN 3·0 2·3 3·0 3-0 3-1 3·0 1·3 5·2 2 Denmark DEN 1·3 0·3 0·3 3·1 1·3 3·1 1-3 2·5 6 Singapore SIN 0·3 0·3 0·3 1·3 0·3 1·3 0·3 0·7 8 luxembourg LUX 0·3 2·3 1-3 3·1 3·0 3·1 0·3 3·4 5 Malaysia MAL 0·3 0·3 0·3 1·3 3·1 1·3 0·3 1·6 7 Chinese Taipei TPE 3·2 3-1 3·1 3-1 3-0 3·0 3·0 7-0 1 Skylet Andrew 8 38th World Championships

Category 1: Group A-B: April 1 (Monday): Places '-16: Stag8 2 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 1·4 18.30 2166 1 A1 (PRK) 82 (KOR) 3-1 Bullentin no 134 18.30 2167 2 A2 (HOL) B1 (CHN) 0-3 5·8 14.30 2168 3 A3 (TCH) B4 (URS) 2·3 Bul1entin no 125 14.30 2169 4 A4 (JPN) B3 (HUN) 1-3 9-12 14.30 2170 5 A5 (FRA) B6 (SWE) 3-1 Bullentin no 125 1430 2171 6 A6 (ROM) B5 (ENG) 1-3 13-16 14.30 2172 7 A7 (HKG) B8 {BEL) 3-1 Bullentin no 126 14.30 2173 8 AS (FRG) B7 (YUG) 3-2

Category 2: Group C-O: April 1 (Monday): Place. 17-31: Stage 2 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 17-20 11.15 2182 9 C1 (IND) 02 (CAN) 1-3 Bullentln no 118 11.15 2183 10 C2 (AUT) 01 (TPE) 1-3 21·24 11.15 2184 11 C3 (AUS) 04 (FIN) 0-3 Bullenttn no 1 18 11.15 2185 12· C4(INA) 03 (POL) 1-3 25·28 11.15 2186 16 C5 (USA) 06 (DEN) 2·3 Bullentln no 1 19 11.15 2187 17 C6 (N2L) 05 (LUX) 1-3 29-31 11.15 2188 18 C7 (SUI) 08 (SIN) 3·2 Bullentin no 119 07 {MAL)

Category 1: Group A· B: April 2 (Tue.daV): Places '·16: Stage 3

Places Time Match Table ASSOCIATION Score 1·2 Winner Al/82 Winner A2/Bl Bullentin no 159 17.30 2181 (PRK) {CHN) 0·3 3-4 Loser Al/B2 Loser A2/Bl Bullentin no 150 14.30 2180 (KOR) (HOL) 3·1 5·6 Winner A3/B4 Winner A4/83 Bullenlin no 150 14.30 2179 (USR) (HUN) 3-1 7·8 Loser A3/B4 Loser A4/B3 Bullentln no 150 14.30 2178 (TCH} (JPN) 2·3 9·10 Winner A5/B6 Winner AB/B5 Bullenlin no 144 11.15 2177 15 (FRA) (ENG) 2·3 11·12 Loser A5/B6 Loser A6/B5 Bullentin no 144 11.15 2176 14 (SWE} (ROM) 1·3 13·14 Winner A7/BB Winner AB/B7 Bullentin no 144 11.15 2175 13 (HKG) (FRG) 3·1 15·16 Loser A7/BB Loser AB/B7 Bullentin no 144 11.15 2174 12 (BEL) (YUG) 0-3 .i

Category 2: Group CoO: April 2 (Tuesday): Places 17-31: Stage 2 Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 17·18 Winner Cl/02 Winner C2/01 Lisa Bellinger Bullentln no 151 1430 2195 (CAN) (TPE) 0-3 19·20 Loser Cl/02 Loser C2/01 Bul1entin no151 H.30 2194 (IND) (AUT) 3·1 21·22 Winner C3/04 Winner C4/03 Bullentin no 151 1430 2193 (FIN) (POL) 1-3 23·24 Loser C3/04 Loser C4/03 Bullentin no145 11.15 2192 19 (AUS) (INA) 3-2 25·26 Winner C5/06 Winner C6/05 Bullentin no145 11 15 2191 18 (DEN) (LUX) 3-2 27-28 Loser C5/06 Loser C6/05 Bullentin no145 11 15 2190 17 {USA) (N2L) 2-3 29·30 Winner C7/0B 07 Bullentin no 145 1115 2189 16 (SUI) (MAL) 3·0

ENGLISH RESULTS J. t:l~lill'Y~I/L. tlelhllyer 10:;[ to Ui;l1 ull/ueng L1Juan -11. ·13. (WOMEN) v Yugoslavia (won 3-2) v Soviet Union (lost 2-3) Gordon lost 10 B. BatinlC -14. -20: bt G. Perkucin Williosl to N. Antonian -12. -18: lost to F. Bulatova -19.20. 18. -16. -15 L Bellinger lost to Perkucin -17. ·15; bt Batinlc 19.4 l Bellinger bt Bulatova -17. 18. 18: lost 10 Antonian Bellinger/Bellinger bt Batinic/Perkucln -14. 18. 18 ·19. -17 v Korea R (lost 0-3) L. Bellinger/Wit! bt Anlonlan/V. Popova 10. 19. Goron lost 10 Yang Young Ja -13. ·10. v Belgium (won 3-2) L Bellinger lost 10 Yoon Kyung Mi -11. -20. Gordon bt K. Bogaens-19. 20. 18: bt N. Higuet 17. Bellinger/Bellinger lost to Yang Young Ja/Yoon Kyung 13. M 16. ·19. -17. L Bellinger bt Higuet 20. 15: lost 10 Bogaerts -16. v Hungary (lost 0-3) -23. Gordon lost to Z. Olah -7. -8. L. Bellinger/Witt lost 10 Bogaerts/Higuet -19. 11. L. Bellinger lost to C. Batoni -1 6. -11 ·20. Bellinger/Bellinger lost to Batoni/Olah 18. -16. -16. v Sweden (won 3-2) v Romania (won 3-1) Gordon lost to M. Lindblad 17. -18: bt M. Svensson Witt lost to M. Alboiu 15. -14. -5. 12. 14. L. Bellinger bl O. Badescu 17. 8; bt A1boiu 9.19. L Bellinger bl Svensson 16. -11. 9: bl Lindblad 14. Bellinger/Bellinger bt Alboiu/8adescu 9. 22. ·15. 15. v France (won 3-2) L Bellinger/Wittlost to P. EliassonJLindblad-14. -14. Gordon lost to B. Thiriet -12. -20: bl N. Oaviaud 16. v China (lost 0-3) ·15. 14 Gordon lost to Geng Lijuan -6. -18. L. Bellingerbl Oaviaud 18. -19. 21; btThiriet 19. 12. Witt lost to Tong Ling -14. -16 Bellinger/Bellinger lost to Daviaud/Thiriel -10. -15.

Category 2: Stage 1

Group E NOR LIB 21M MLT NGR TUR Matches Place Norway NOR 3-0 3·0 3-0 1·3 3-1 4·1 2 lebanon LIB 0·3 3·0 1·3 0·3 0·3 1·4 5 Zimbabwe 21M 0·3 0·3 1·3 0·3 0-3 0-5 6 Malta MLT 1·3 3·1 3·1 0·3 0·3 2·3 4 Nigeria .NRG 3·1 3·0 3-0 3·0 3·2 5·0 1 Turkey TUR 1·3 3-0 3-0 3·0 2·3 3·2 3

Group F IRL COL VEN GRE POR WAL Matches Place Ireland IRL 3·0 3-0 3·0 3·0 3·1 5·0 1 Desmond Douglas. winner of the Fair Play Award Colombia COL 0-3 3·0 0·3 3·2 1·3 2·3 4 Venezuela VEN 0-3 0-3 0·3 0·3 0-3 0·5 6 Greece GRE 0·3 3-0 3-0 3·1 3·2 4·1 2 Ponugal POR 0·3 2·3 3·0 1-3 0-3 1-4 5 Photos by Malcolm Anderson Wales WAL 1·3 3·1 3·0 2·3 3·0 3·2 3 Chairman, Photographic Committee. U.S. T. T.A. 9 38th World Championships

Group G ESP ISR BUL ISL PUR JAM Matches Place IRELAND Spain ESP 1-3 0-3 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-2 3 Slevin Kelly Meneally F A Opponents Israel ISR 3-1 0-3 3-0 3-0 3-0 4-1 2 0-2 0-2 0-1 0 5 Bulgaria Bulgaria BUL 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3'-0 5-0 1 2-0 0-3 0-2 2 5 Yemen A. R. Iceland ISL 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-5 6 3-0 0-2 0-3 3 5 Luxembourg Puerto Rico PUR 0-3 0-3 0-3 3-0 3-0 2-3 4 3-0 0-3 0-2 3 5 Turkey Jamaica JAM 0-3 0-3 0-3 3-0 0-3 1-4 5 2-0 1-1 2-0 5 l' Malta 3-0 1-2 1-2 5 4 Libya ITA SCO BRA JER SRI ECU Matches Place Group H 2-0 1-0 2-0 5 0 Papua N. IAT 3-0 3-1 3-0 3-0 3-0 5-0 1 Italy. G. 0-3 0-3 3-2 3-0 3-0 3-2 3 Scotland SCO 2-0 2-0 1-1 Jersey BRA 1-3 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 4-1 2 Brazil 3-0 2-1 0-2 Trinidad & T. Jersey JER 0-3 2-3 0-3 2-3 0-3 0-5 6 Sri Lanka SRI 0-3 0-3 0-3 3-2 3-2 2-3 4 20-2 7-14 6-13 33 29 Ecuador ECU )-3 0-3 0-3 3-0 2-3 1-4 5

SCOTLAND Hannah Yule Mcilroy Broe F A Opponents Category 3: Group E-H: 'March 31 (Sunday): Places 32-55: Stage 2 2-1 1-2 0-2 3 5 Switzerland Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 1-2 1-1 0-2 2 5 Finland 16.00 2196 10 E1 (NGR) F2 (GRE) 0-3 2-1 1-2 1-2 4 5 Netherlands 32-39 16.00 2197 11 E2 (NOR) F1 (IRL) 3-1 1-1 0-2 0-2 1 5 Chinese Taipei 18.30 2198 9 G1 (BUL) H2 (BRA) 3-0 1-1 0-2 0-2 1 5 Fed Germany Bullentin no 105 18.30 2199 18 G2 (ISR) H1 (ITA) 0-3 0-2 0-1 0-2 0 5 Belgium 20.30 2200 19 E3 (TUR) F4 (COL) 3-1 3-0 1-2 0-3 4 5 Norway 40-47 18.30 2201 19 E4 (MLT) F3 (WAL) 0-3 3-0 1-2 1-2 5 4 Pakistan 18.30 2202 20 G3 (ESP) H4 (SRI) 3-0 13-8 5-12 1-9 1-10 20 39 Bulentin no 109 18.30 2203 21 G4 (PUR) H3 (SCO) 3-0 18,30 2204 22 E5 (LIB) F6 (VEN) 1-3 48-55 18.30 2205 23 E6 (liM) F5 (POR) 0-3 18.30 2206 24 G5 (JAM) H6 (JER) 1-3 WALES Bullentin no 106 18.30 2207 25 G6 (ISL) H5 (ECU) 0-3 Griffiths N. Thomas Tyler M. Thomas F A Opponents 3-0 2-1 0-2 5 3 Israel 0-2 0-2 0-1 0 5 Austria. 0-1 0-2 0-2 0 5 Nigeria 0-1 0-2 0-2 0 5 Soviet Union 0-3 2-1 2-1 4 5 Indonesia 2-1 1-2 0-2 3 5 Australia Group E-H: April 1 (Monday): Places 32-55: Stage 3 1-2 0-2 2-1 3 5 Brazil Places Time Match No Table ASSOCIATION Score 0-2 0-1 0-2 0 5 Switzerland 32-35 11.15 2208 19 Winner E1/F2 (NGR) Winner G1 /H2 (BUL) 3-0 2-0 0-2 5 2 Indonesia Bullentin no 127 14.30 2209 13 Winner E2/F1 (NOR) Winner G2/H1 (ITA) 36-39 14.30 2210 14 Loser E1/F2 ('::;RE) LoserG1/H2 (BRA) 9-8 0-9 9-13 2-10 20 40 Bullentin no 127 14.30 2211 15 Loser E2/F1 (IRL) Loser G2/H1 (ISR) 40-43 14.30 2212 1 Winner E3/F4 (TUR) Winner G3/H4 (ESP) Bullentin no 128 14.30 2213 2 Winner E4/F3 (WAL) Winner G4/H3 (PUR) 44-47 11.30 2214 20 LoserE3/F4 (COL) Loser G3/H4 (SRI) Bullentin no 128 11.30 2215 21 .Loser E4/F3 (MLT) Loser G4/H3 (SCO) 48-51 11.30 2216 22 Winner E5/F6 (VEN) Winner G5/H6 (JER) MARCEL CORBILLON CUP ENGLAND Bullentin no 120 11.30 2217 23 Winner E6/F5 (POR) Winner G6/H5 (ECU) Gordon Witt Bellinger 52-55 11.30 2218 24 Loser E5/F6 (LIB) Loser G5/H6 (JAM) L. LB/Witt J. Bellinger/JB F A Opponents 0-2 1-1 1-0 Bullentin no 120 11.30 2219 25 Loser E6/F5 (liM) Loser G6/H5 (ISL) 2 3 Soviet Union 2-0 1-1 0-1 3 2 Belgium 1-1 2-0 0-1 3 2 Sweden 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 3 China 1-1 1-1 1-0 3 2 Yugoslavia 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 3 Korea R. Category 3: Group E-H: April 2 (Tuesday): Places 32-55: Stage 4 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 3 Hungary 0-1 2-0 1-0 3 1 Romania Places Time Match NoTable ASSOCIATION Score 1-1 2-0 0-1 3 2 France 32-33 Winner match no 2208 Winner match no 2209 Bullentin no 152 14.30 2231 11 Bulgaria (BUL) Italy (ITA) 3-1 5-6 0-4 9-5 1-2 2-4 17 21 34-35 Loser match no 2208 Loser match no 2209 Bullentin no 152 14.30 2230 10 Nigeria (NGR) Norway (NOR) 1-3 36-37 Winner match no 2210 Winner match no 2211 Bullentin no 152 14.30 2229 Brazil (BRA) Israel (ISR) 3-2 38-39 Loser match no 2210 Loser match no 2211 IRELAND Bullentin no 152 14.30 2228 Greece (GRE) Ireland (IRq 1-3 Leonard Cheevers Cheevers/Leonard A Opponents 40-41 Winner match no 2212 Winner match no 221 3 2-0 0-1 1-0 1 Wales Bullentin no 153 14.30 2227 7 Turkey (TUR) Wales (WAL 3-2 1-0 1-0 1-0 o Greece 42-43 Loser match no 221 2 Loser match no 221 3 1-0 1-0 1-0 o Portugal Bullentin no 153 11.1 5 2226 25 Spain -, (ESP) Puerto Rico (PUR) 3-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 o Venezuela 44-45 Winner match no 2214 Winner match no 221 5 1-0 1-0 1-0 o Colombia Bullentin no 153 11.15 2225 24 Colombia (COL) Scotland (SCO 1-3 0-2 0-1 1-0 .3 Norway 46-47 Loser match no 221 4 Loser match no 221 5 0-2 0-1 1-0 3 Israel Bullentin no 153 11.15 2224 23 Sri Lanka (SRI) Malta (MLT) 3-0 6-4 4-3 7-0 17 Winner match no 221 6 Winner match no 221 7 Bullentin no 14611.15 2223 22 Jersey (JER) portugal (POR) 0-3 Winner match no 2216 Winner match no 221 7 Bullentin no 14611.15 2222 21 Venezuela (VEN) Ecuador (ECU) 0-3 SCOTLAND Winner match no 2218 Winner match no 2219 Smith Johnston Johnston/Smith Conceded F A Opponents Bullentin no 146 11.15 2221 20 Jamaica (JAM) Iceland (ISL) 3-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 3 Brazil Loser match no 2218 Loser match no 2219 1-0 1-0 1-0 3 0 Ecuador Bullentin no 146 2220 Lebanon (LIB) limbahwe (liM) 3-1 1-1 1-1 1-0 3 2 Jersey 1-0 1-0 1-0 3 0 Sri Lanka 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 3 Italy 03 0 3 Puerto Rico INDIVIDUAL RECORDS 1-0 1-0 1-0 3 0 Malta Swaythling Cup 4-3 4-3 4-2 03 12 11

ENGLAND Douglas Prean Cooke Andrew Sandley Conceded F A Opponents 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-0 4 5 France WALES 3-0 2-0 0-2 5 2 India Tyler Cain-Williams Cain-Williams/Tyler F A Opponents 2-0 1-1 2-0 5 1 Denmark 1-1 0-1 0-1 1 3 Ireland 2-1 2-1 0-3 4 5 Japan 2-0 0-1 1-0 3 1 Colombia 3-0 2-1 0-2 5 3 Italy 1-0 1-0 1-0 3 0 Venezuela 1-1 0-2 0-2 1 5 Sweden 1-1 0-2 1-0 2 3 Greece 2-1 1-2 0-2 3 5 Yugoslavia 1-0 1-0 1-0 3 0 Portugal 2-0 2-0 1-1 5 1 Hong Kong 1-0 1-0 1-0 3 0 Malta 0-1 0-2 0-2 0 5 Korea R. 2-0 0-1 1-0 3 1 Puerto Rico

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SWAYTHLING CUP 12. Sweden (12) Hong Kong It was a very nicely run World 13. Hong Kong (17) Sean O'Neili lost to Chan Kong Wah -9. -18. Championships in every way except Final Positions 14. Federal Germany (10) R. Seemiller lost to Vong lu Veng -14. -13. 15. Yugoslavia (13) Masters lost to Lo Chuen Chung -14. -1 5. for the weather - it either rained or (Previous positions in brackets) 16. Belgium (18) Seemiller d. Chan 16. -15. 18. snowed every day. 17. Chinese Taipei (-) O'Neill lost to Lo -9. -15. (4-1 down) 1. CHINA(1) 18. Canada (22) Masters d. Vong 20. -15. 15. 2. Sweden (2) 19. India (25) Seemillerd. Lo-11.16.19. 3. Poland (12) 20. Austria (16) Masters d. Chan 21. -18. 18. 4. Japan (5) 21. Poland (19) O'Neill d. Vong 14. -11. 16. 5. Korea DPR (6) 22. Finland (15) 6. Yugoslavia (9) ENGLISH TABLE TENNIS 23. Australia (29) We won one!!! Hong Kong had 7. Czechoslovakia (10) ASSOCIATION 24. Indonesia (21 ) 8. France (8) wins over Hungary and Republic of 25. Denmark (24) 9. Korea R (7) 26. Luxembourg (28) Korea, so they finished 7th in the NATIONAL COACH 10. England (4) 27. New Zealand (23) group, we were 8th. 11. Hong Kong (17) 28. U.S.A. (20) The English Table Tennis Associ­ 12. India (18) Our first crossover opponent, to 29. Switzerland (33) 13. Hungary (3) determine who would stay in ation is seeking to appoint a 30. Malaysia (30) 14. U.S.A. (13) National Coach to be based initially 31. Singapore (27) Category 1, was Italy: 15. Denmark (14) 32. Bulgaria (-) in the Midlands area. Candidates 16. Italy (11) D. Seemiller d. Bisi 17. 15. 33. Italy (31) should ideally possess an E.T.T.A. 17. Federal Germany (15) Boggan d. Nanonni 17. 18. 34. Norway (35) 18. Chinese Taipei (-) Masters lost to Costantini 23. -13. -15. Coaching qualification plus a 35. Nigeria (-) 19. Soviet Union (16) Boggan d. Bisi 14. 13. practical knowledge of modern 36. Brazil (-) 20. Nigeria (19) Seemiller lost to Costantini 18. -15. -15. 37. Israel (39) fitness training methods. 21. Austria (27) Boggan d. Bisi 14. 13. 38. Ireland (32) 22. Israel (26) Seemiller lost to Costantini 18. -15. -15. The duties of a National Coach 39. Greece (-) 23. Finland (22) Masters d. Nanonni 13. 19. include the organisation of general 40. Turkey (-) 24. Belgium (34) Boggan lost to Costantini -12. -8. 41. Wales (-) (jpaching within the E.T.T.A. 25. Netherlands (23) Masters lost to Bisi 18. -20. -9. 42. Spain (38) Coaching Scheme and supervision 26. Brazil (33) Seemillerd. Nanonni 12.12. 43. Puerto Rico (-) 27. NorwaY (20) of training for leading senior and 44. Scotland (42) 28. Australia (24) junior players. 45. Colombia (41) We stayed Up!!!! 29. Pakistan (28) 46. Sri Lanka (-) Salary is negotiable but will be 30. Switzerland (29) In the final match we lost to 47. Malta (-) 31. Wales (30) . Hungary (who had to beat Denmark according to age and experience. 48. Portugal (­ 32. Indonesia (21 ) to stay up!) 5-1, finishing 14th­ Application forms are available 49. Jersey (-) 33. Scotland (25) 50. Ecuador (-) same as 1983. from the E.T.T.A. office and should 34. Bulgaria (-) 51. Venezuela (45) be submitted to the General 35. Canada (41) The U. S. women were in Group C, 52. Jamaica (-) 36. Turkey (-) Category 2. We lost to Austria 1-3, Secretary, E.T.T.A., 21 Claremont, 53. Iceland (-) 37. Chile (-) Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1 HF 54. Lebanon (43) Indonesia 2-3 and to Australia 1-3, 38. New Zealand (37) 55. Zimbabwe (44) and won 3 matches beating by 21 st June 1985. Envelopes to 39. Malaysia (31) 40. Spain (38) Switzerland (3-1) New Zealand be marked "COACH". 41. Singapore (35) The following countries which par­ (3-0) and India (3-0). 42. Greece (-) ticipated in Tokyo did not do so in We ended in a three way tie with 43. Egypt (32) Gothenburg: 44. Saudi Arabia (44) Australia and Indonesia for 3-5th, 45. Luxembourg (36) Macao (26) so we finished 5th. 46. Yemen A. R. (43) Thailand (34) Our first crossover match was 47. Ecuador (-) Cuba (36) against Denmark: 48. Portugal (-) Dominican Republic (37) 49. Lebanon (55) Philippines (40) Lisa Gee d. Susanne Pedersen -15. 17. 17. I am collecting different makes 50. Jamaica (-) Guatemala (46) Lan Vuong lost to Charlotte Polk -16. -16. of table tennis balls. I have got 51. Ireland (-) Argentina (47) Vuong/Gee lost to Dorthe Hauth/Polk 11 . -11 . -14. 200 yet. Who can help me to 52. Libya (53) Vuong d. Pedersen -19. 16. 14. 53. Trinidad & Tobago (-) Gee lost to Polk -14, -15. extend my collection? I can also 54. Cyprus (-) exchange table tennis balls. 55. Puerto Rico ()­ Our final match was against New Please write to: Hans Wouters, 56. Iceland (-) 57. Jersey (-) Zealand, again. This also happened Hulstrand 6, 3203 An 58. Costa Rica (-) in 1981, when we beat them the Apijkenisse, Hollam. 59. Colombia (52) TRANSATLANTIC first time, lost the second time. 60. Malta (48) 61. Palestine (-) History repeats: 62. Venezuela (46) 1985 WORLDS Lisa Gee lost to Jan Morris -23.18. -13. 63. Zimbabwe (-) Takako Trenholme d. Kadia Rice 13, 10. 64. Faroe Islands (-) By Malcolm R. Anderson Trenholme/Jin Na d. Morris/Rice 8. 15. 65. Papua New Guinea (-) Trenholme lost to Morris -17.14. -14. 66. Bermuda (-) The U.S. men were in Group A, Gee lost to Rice -16. 16. -18. Category 1 - not an easy group! We The following countries which Par­ lost to China 5-0, to the People's Our girls finished 28th, down from ticipated in Tokyo did not do so in BADGES Republic of Korea 5-0, to the 20th last time - quite good for 4 Gothenburg: Republic of Korea 5-1 (Ricky girls all playing in their first World Quality Sew-On Dominican Republic (39) Seemiller d. Park Ji Hyun 17, 14), Championships. Cuba (40) to Poland 5-1 (Eric Boggan d. Thailand (42) Minimum 20 Argentina (45) Kucharski -5, 15, 24). We did Philippines (47) have some close matches. Individual Results Macao (49) Guatemala (50) Czechoslovakia Men's Singles Qualifications: Morocco (51) Rick Seemiller lost to Pansky -19. -1 7. Masters d. Ulloa (ECU) -10. 19. 18; lost to For friendly efficient EI Salvador (54) Eric Boggan d. V. Broda 19. 9. Teekavirakit (THA) -19. -10. Dan Seemiller lost to Orlowski 18. -19. -15. R. Seemiller d. Helmy (EGY) 8. 15; d. Vong lu Veng service contact: Boggan lost to Pansky -19. -19. (HKG) 19. 14; d. Kovac (YUG) 12. -16. 10 to reach R. Seemiller lost to Orlowski -19. -10. the first round. MARCEL CORBILLON CUP D. Seemiller d. Broda 14. 10. Men's Singles Boggan d. Orlowski 19. 19. D. Seemiller d. Parietti (FRA) 5. 18. 14; lost to Kim Ki Final Positions D. Seem iller d. Pansky 13. 19. Taek (KOR) -17. -12. -21. s. A. CORY & CO. (Previous· positions in brackets) R. Seemiller lost to Broda -16. -14. O'Neill lost to Rosskopf (FRG) -20. -18. -13. Hungary R. Seemiller lost to Kucharski (POL) -1 0.15. -1 5. ~ 14. LTD. 1. CHINA (1) Brian Masters d. Takacs 22. -9. 19. E. Boggan d. Grman (TCH) 17. -18. 13. -1 3. 15; lost Glengarriff, 2. Korea DPR (3) Boggan lost to Kriston -18. 19. -15. to Musa (NGR) -18. -10. 16. -8. 3. Korea R (5) Semiller lost to Klampar -9. -20. Women's Singles Qualifications: Co. Cork, Eire. 4. l\jetherlands (8) Boggan d. Takacs 14, -20. 6. Trenholme d. Davy (JER) 7. 9; lost to Wiktorsson 5. Soviet Union (4) Masters lost to Klampar -8. -7. (SWE) -20. -14. 6. Hungary (9) Seemiller d. Kriston 16. -11. 19. Gee d. Fernandes (POR) 11. 16; lost to Kohno (JAP) 7. Japan (2) Boggan d. Klampar 18. 8. -12. -11. Telephone: 8. Czechoslovakia (6) Seemiller lost to Takacs -19.19. -19 (The last game Women's Singles: 010 35327 63159 9. England (7) was 12-all. then 13-20. Dan missed his own seNe at Jin Na d. Louka (GRE) -15. 11.20.8; lost to Popova 10. France (14) 19-20!) (URS) 7. 13.9. 11. Romania (11) Masters lost to Kriston -15, 20. -8. Lan Vuong lost to Baura (IND) -18. 12. 11. -20. -18. 11 International News

ITTF RULE is that, if the colour can be tournaments, where the require­ Secretary-General for the event controlled properly at the manu­ ment to separate in the draw all to be formally recognised; if per-. CHANGES 1985 facturing stage, it should not be players from the same Association mission is granted, as it normally necessary for umpires and refer­ is to be extended through all will be, a small percentage fee is By Colin Clemett, ees to be supplied with colour rounds. At present, only the top payable. Under the terms of IOC Chairman ITIF Rules charts to check rackets in the eight singles players from each recognition players may then Committee playing area. However, should Association are so separated and accept prizes up to the agreed some control be found necessary, all other players from that value without in any way preju­ Vice Chairman (Competitions) it is hoped that a very simple Association are protected only dicing their eligibility for events ETIA colour card could be produced against meeting in the first held under the auspices of the With so many rule change pro­ that would allow officials to round.T his will give tournament IOC or of any National Olymp;ic posals on the Agenda of the determine quickly whether or not organisers slightly more work in Committee. It should be noted BGM it is, perhaps, surprising a particular colour is within the carrying out the draw but will that it is not compulsory for an that such a small proportion of acceptable range. Like the pre­ eliminate the risk of two players organiser to seek ITTF recogni­ them were successful. Of those sent colour regulation, this will from an Association travelling a tion of his tournament, whatever that were accepted, many con­ apply mandatorily to World, Con­ long way to an international tour­ the value of the prizes, and it is cern solely the organisation and tinental and Open International nament only to find that they entirely the responsibility of management of the ITTF and Championships and it will be for have to play against each other players to make sure that any there are only a few that will have each Association to decide how in, say, the second round. In prizes they accept above the any direct effect on play. Further­ far the rule is extended to other many Associations this rule is value of 1250 Swiss francs have more,t he most important ofthese event sunder its control. already applied, often to separ­ been properly authorised. does not come into operation There are also to be modifi­ ate players from the same district The next BGM is due to be until 1st July 1986 so that in the cations of the clothing regu­ or club, so that there should be held in 1987, in New Delhi, and coming season it may be difficult lations, where the BG M clearly ample experience of applying that will be the last opportunity to detect that any significant wished to see some liberalisation the principle. If necessary, the for rule changes before the 1988 changes have occurrED. of the present restrictions. The ITTF will review the Technical Games. ltwill be interes­ I am referring here, of course, difficulty lies in devising regu­ Leaflet on the conduct of a draw ting to see whether the desire to to' the new regulation concerning lations which will allow some to reflect the new requirement avoid contentiousness will dis­ the colour of racket coverings. individuality in design without and it is hoped that it will soon courage the submission of drastic From the start of the 1986-87 detracting from the presentation be possible to publish a new changes in the season immedi­ season the existing regulation of the sport and without intro­ version of the Handbook for ately before the Games. Con­ will be modified so that only two ducing any features which could Competition Organisers dealing sidering how few of this year's colours will be allowed, black affect an opponent unfairly. Al­ with all the complexities of the many proposals were successful, and bright red. Although the though the details of the wording draw procedure. it could be that table tennis is present rule has worked reason­ have not yet been finally agreed The final change, as far as about to experience a long period ably well there have been some the general principles have been tournament players are concerned of stability in Laws and Regul­ problems through varying inter­ established. There will still be a is that the former limit of 1250 ations. If so, it will be even more pretations of the requirement for single background colour but it Swiss francs on the prize money important than before for players the two sides of the racket to be will be allowed to include very that can be won has been re­ and officials to work together to "of clearly different colours". fine stripes in a contrasting colour moved altogether, and prizes may ensure that the Laws and Regu­ The directives issued by the ITTF other than white; there will be be of any value in money or lations that we have are consis­ Council a year ago went some limits on the width of the stripes goods. Those who are interested tently and fairly applied for the way towards ensuring a more and on the distance between in retaining their Olympic eligi­ b~nefit of the sport. consistent application but the them so that the apparent uni­ bility should n01e, however, that new principle should be much formity of the background colour a proposal to raise the limit of simpler for everyone. The year's is not unduly disturbed. At the prize money that can be accepted delay that has been allowed, to same time the opportunity is without specific ITIF recogni­ enable existing stocks of rubber being taken to clarify the defin­ tion of a competition was to be used up, will also allow the itions of "trimming" on collars defeated and the level up to This article first appeared in Equipment committee to estab­ and sleeves and to specify the which automatic recognition is The Table Tennis Report pub­ lish a proper definition of the lirrlited extent to which white given remains at 1250 Swiss lished by Tamasu Co. Ltd., permitted range of reds, based can be used on these parts of a francs. W hat this means is that, Tokyo, Japan and reproduced in on some internationally accep­ playing shirt. where an organiser wishes to this magazine by kind agree­ ted standard such as the Munsell There is to be a change to the offer prizes above this value, he ment with Mr. Hikosuke or CIE systems. The current view seeding reg.ulations for open should apply to the ITIF Tamasu, the publisher. Ed.

NEWS FROM HUNGARY Gdansk winning his three sets counterpart women's cham­ -18. supported by pionship with a 5-1 win over Tolnai EUROPE CLUB CUP whose only loss was to Janos Voros Lobogo in an all­ HONOUR OF CHAMPIONS Takacs. Scores: Hungarian final but due to the In recognition of his 40 years as an Kucharski by Nozicska 19. -20.17; btTakacs 21.13; lack' of interest in women's play AZS Gdansk of Poland became bt Gergely 1O. -1 9. 17. in Budapest only 150 people officer of the Hungarian TT the champion men's club of Europe Grubba bt Nozicska 2. -18. 10; lost to Takacs 8. -19. witnessed what was prior Association, Dr. Gyorgy Lakatos, when, on April 13, 85 in Budapest -19; bt Gergely -22.18.14. considered to be an easy ride for President of the ETTU and Deputy Jakubowicz lost to Takacs -16. -14; lost to Gergely they beat the Hungarian club 11. -18. -19. the champions. Scores: President of the Hungarian TTA, champions, Vasutas SC 5-3, in was the recent recipient of an award Z. Olah bt I. Bolvari 19. 6; bt K. Bolvari 10. 18. front of 500 .spectators. On April 19 Statisztika Petofi, Fazekas bt K. Bolvari 7.18; bt Balogh 9.12. presented by the Hungarian Sport Leszel Kucharski led the way for for the 15th time, won the G. Szabo bt I. Bolvari 17. 14; lost to Balogh -14. and Physical Education Office.

COVER PICTURE Derbyshire's Alan Cooke, winner of the top 2-Star men's singles prize (£300) at the Newcastle Evening Chronicle Northumberland Open at Cramlington Leisure Centre on April 27/85. Photo by Neil T. Houghton, ETTA Diploma Coach, Hathersage, Derbyshire. 12 International News

IRISH AFFAIRS Gary O'Hara and Mandy Dunleavy P WL Pts and last and found a worthy oppon­ over Alan Slevin, Niall Burke and Senior Ulster 3 3 0 6 ent in Ivor Barton who is a much INTER-PROVINCIAL Denise O'Connor respec-tively. Leinster 321 4 improved player since he last CHAM PIONSHI PS Leinster replied with three wins to Munster 3 1 2 2 played in Dublin. lead 4-3. John Fall (Ulster) with a Connaught 303 0 I am sometimes convinced that by Tony Martin win over Slevin levelled the score U-21 Ulster 330 6 the ladies have the harder task in but Ann Marie Reilly had a win over Leinster 321 4 this type of event. but Kathleen was Ulster had a clean sweep at the Mandy Dunleavy to re-establish Munster 3 1 2 2 her usual efficient self in teaming up Inter-Provincial Championships in Leinster's lead. But Inglis turned out Connaught 303 0 with Dara to take a close mixed, Galway winning the Senior, U-21 to be the hero beating Kevin VeteranUlster 220 4 and had little difficulty in over­ and Veterans' titles beating Leinster Mackey to level once again and in Leinster 2 1 1 2 coming Mandy Dunleavy who in all three finals. the deciding doubles he dominated Connaught 2 0 2 0 lacked the experience and In the senior event Ulster had a proceedings with Fall to beat appeared nervous. I am certain the comfortable 6-3 win over the Burke/Mackey -17, 15 and 18. It LEINSTER LEAGUE Belfast team will look back and holders Leinster with Mervyn Kelly, was a nail-biting finish which .v remember how well they played, Hilton Meneally and Liz Cheevers retained their title. BELFAST LEAGUE and wonder how they lost 2-7. winning their sets. With Colum Ulster's veterans dominated their The junior match was more closely Slevin and Anne Leonard un­ event winning 6-1. Usher Watson While Leinster finished with a contested and, at one stage, available for Leinster, their task was and Roy Copes accounted for comfortable 7-2 win in the senior Leinster were 2-4 down but a great enormous to tame the well­ Leinster's Ken O'Reordan and John event this proved to be one of· the come-back saw them win 5-4. balanced Ulster team. But Anna Bridgeman to set the seal on a most competitive matches wit­ None contributed more to this Kelly and Helen Walsh had good convincing win. Terry Dolan of the nessed for some time. Leinster's success than 'super sub' Pat Kinsella wins over Mary McMullen while home Connaught province had a hero was undoubtedly Dara Melinn who replaced Sean Hayes. Pat won Aidan Walsh beat Jimmy Robinson. great win over international Mervyn who was a revelation on the day, his his two sets and teamed up with In the U-21 final between two Kelly (ulster) to record the only winin wins over Jim Dill and Jimmy Hamill Kevin Mackey to win the doubles. evenly balanced sides a tremen­ their 8-1 defeat. Connaughfs Ann must have given much satisfaction. CathaI McGee got Leinster off to a dous battle was fought out before Ryan had impressive wins over Not that Kathleen Copeland and good start with a win in the opening Ulster won 6-5, the last doubles set Leinster's Anna Kelly and Helen Brian Larrigan were overshadowed, set and Mackey took the deciding the issue. Ulster went into Walsh in their 8-3 victory. it was a real team effort. Brian had penultimate one to level the match a 3-1 lead with wins for Colin Inglis, Positions: the unenviable task of playing first score at the vital stage.

HEART OF ENGLAND the season started. Marcus Bolton, presented by Mr. Stan Bailey, excellent venue, and with the CADET LEAGUE Stefan Myttonand Jane McLean Chairman of the A.P. Sports & league now firmly established we FINAL SESSION take a bow! Northants had a very Social Club, who provided an now. look forward to next season. busy day playing 4 matches, by Brian Aston winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 2. FINAL TABLE In the last session of the league held The draw between Bromsgrove P W D L F A Pts at Automotive Products, Leaming­ and Birmingham Youth Service ton Spa on March 30, after a provided both sides with their 1st Birmingham Schools 9 9 0 0 82 8 18 marathon number of matches, league point of the season. For Birmingham Schools emerged Bromsgrove David McNaught won Leamington A 9 7 67 23 15 as winners with Leamington A his 3, Andrew Smith won 1 and Walsall 9 7 0 2 70 20 14 as runners-up. McNaught and Simon Coates Birmingham had an easy 10-0 win teamed up to take the doubles. In Evesham 9 5 2 2 59 31 12 over Northants Schools and then reply Birmingham's Spencer Leach played Leamington A in what won 2, Wendy Jeffrey 1 and Alan Northants 9 5 3 49 41 11 would have been the decider. Sale 2, The Birmingham side have Coventry 9 4 0 5 40 50 8 However, Leamington depleted taken some beatings this season through injury and illness could only and were at last rewarded for their Leamington B 9 3 0 6 37 53 6 manage a draw with Evesham and efforts. so played Birmingham Schools one A mention must be made for 9­ qugby 9 2 0 7 18 72 4 point adrift. years-old Simon Coates who is the Bromsgrove 9 0 8 19 71 Haroon Rashid and Rajinder Singh league's youngest player. He has both had maximums and Steven played in 8 matches without Birmingham Y.S. 9 0 8 9 81 McDonald chipped in with one to winning, yet remains cheerful and give them a 7-3 result. Leamington enjoying his table tennis. He is a gained two singles wins over credit to Bromsgrove and the McDonald by Kate Ryan and Barry league and success must come his Dalby who also teamed up for a fine way in the future. doubles victory over Rashid and In the knock-out singles competi­ Singh, Ewen Huc for Leamington, tion held on the same day, Robert on his debut. tried hard but was Till (Walsall) emerged as champion outclassed in this match, However, beating his teammate James Dufty the experience will stand him in in the final 16 and 14. In the semis good stead for next season, Till defeated Paul Sidwell (Coventry) Last season's winners, Walsall, 11 and 16 and Dufty beat Bolton came 3rd with a 10-0 win over -20, 14, 19, The league's average Rugby and a 9-1 win over winner was Rashid with 100% from Northants Schools. Evesham with 9 matches followed by Till on wins over Leamington B and two 100% from 5 matches, Till gained draws against Northants and his revenge for this by defeating Leamington A were 4th and are a Rashid in the quarters of the singles greatly improved team than when competition. Trophies were 13 The Chairman writes

place under the editorship of National Union of Journalists. No there will be no pension. only George Yates who has decided to better tribute could have been memories. I know George has call it a day after nineteen years made and it is doubtful if anyone experienced bad times as well as devoted service. One year would could have worked harder than good but the latter have been well in drain the enthusiasm of most of us George to obtain this well deserved excess of the former. The happy gut nineteen is almost beyond reward. memories will stay with him for belief. Surely a life sentence! The The contributors to the magazine ever. the unhappy ones. like bad crime - a passionate desire to serve have not all been possessed of dreams. will be forgotten in the the members by attempting a task journalistic talent and George has morning. which many at the time struggled into the early hours on George continues as Deputy thought to be beyond anyone many occasions to rewrite the Chairman of the ETTA and also as person. contributions submitted by writers Hon. General Secretary of the To produce a magazine each who had confidence in his ability to European Table Tennis Union. month whilst at the same time make their little bit look much which is a further recognition of his earning his daily bread. travelling better at the finish than it was ability and a great boost for the from Bolton to Manchester and at the start. In the process he has ETTA. On a personal note. George AU REVOIR­ back each working day. Also to become an undoubted expert at has been a personal friend of mine BUT NOT GOODBYE... continue to give loyal and very reading all sorts of handwriting. since our early days together on the writes Tom Blunn. effective service to his local Bolton Very few contributors submit their Lancashire committee about 35 ETTA Chairman league where he has been Match copy on single sheets. typed years ago. His loyalty and dry sense Secretary since 1950 and local double-spaced - not even me! of humour has brought me back to press correspondent for over 25 George brought an international reality on more than one occasion My early memories of our official years. Add to this a continuous atmosphere to the magazine which and thankfully I know he will be magazine are from the mid-thirties service over 25 years to the Lanca­ has made it very popular abroad. working alongside me for the final when. as a young and enthusiastic shire County where he has reached Whilst his name is well known now years of my service to the ETTA. league secretary. I used to deliver the top as President and it will be allover the world the benefit has On behalf of all our members and personally my league's purchase of seen very clearly how the job of come directly to the ETTA as the many friends abroad. I thank you. about 25 copies each month. The editor could easily have been reputation of the ETTA has been George. for your devoted service magazine. or to give it its official refused. enhanced by the quality of the expressed in a talent to which many and very proud title Table Tennis George not only has a passion to magazine. Many foreign associa­ of us can never hope to aspire. Best News. has been part of table tennis write but also a talent and he tions envy us our ability to go on wishes also to your wife. Doreen. life for most of the existence of the uses this with his distinctive style year after year producing a who has been your partner in caring ETTA. It has always been regarded which is recognisable allover the magazine which. in their view. has for your "baby" by finishing off the as a necessary service to ilhe world. and will be sadly missed in improved with each year. monthly task with a hectic rush to members. the future. On his retirement from Having retired from business over meet the deadline in her capacity as The magazine has changed business George was delighted. two years ago. George now faces c.1. C distribution a very drastically and for the better and the and so were his friends. when he the experience of retiring once more unglamorous though very neces­ most effective changes have taken was elected as a full member of the from a full time job. but this time sary task.

IVOR MONTAGU FUND L. W. Jones FOR JUNIORS J. A. Leach MBE D. J. Moss Up to and including Wednesday. You will know that the Hon. Ivor Montagu. the Life Vice­ Miss I. Moss May 22. contributions have been President of the Association and founder President of the P. Mulcahy gratefully received from: International Table Tennis Federation. passed away on the J. M. McDonnell 5th November. 1984. Mrs. E. Betts D. S. Purr As Ivor was mainly responsible for founding the English R. Billson Dr. D. Ryde Table Tennis Association and guiding us through the first T. Blunn M. D. Shaffner forty years. we wish to establish a permanent memorial to A. Brook J. Siddron him. F. Clay A. W. Simons From humble beginnings the game has grown with L. J. Constable L. Thompson universal appeal to its present eminent position in the world R. J. Crayden D. N. Tyler of sport and is a lasting tribute to his long and devoted service I. R. Crickmer A. E. Upton unstintingly given. During his lifetime he was ten times H. 1. Edwards A. K. Vint OBE President thirty times Chairman. a dozen times Referee of M. Goldstein OBE A. A. Wall the English Open Championships. eleven times non-playing P Hyde K. Watts captain of the Swaythling and Corbillon Cup teams in the G. James R. Williams World Championships. E. Jones MBE L. Woollard For forty-one years he was President of the International Table Tennis Federation and his inspiring leadership entered into every aspect of the English and International game. So as to preserve his name the English Table Tennis NEW ROLE FOR PETER Association has created a fund. the proceeds of which will be used to assist where necessary. junior players to attend After 14 years as a National Coach with the ETTA Peter Hirst left major events within England. these shores in late May to take up a new role as Director of The English Table Tennis Association has made the first Coaching with the New Zealand TTA. annual donation of £2.000 to the Ivor Montagu Fund for Father of three. Peter commented: "Obviously with a young family Juniors and we would welcome support from other sources. to consider the decision to take up this offer has been a tough one The names of donors without specifying the amount will be but it is such a fabulous opportunity that I would always regret it if I recorded in the magazine Table Tennis News. did not face up to the challenge. If you would like to be associated with this proposal we During his time with the English Association. Peter has coached should be pleased to receive your contribution. Cheques every grade of player. from the beginner to international. and has should be made payable to the E. T.T.A. played a vital role in the development of the Centres of Excellence Yours sincerely network. TOM BLUNN Renowned for his jovial. quick-witted personality. he will certainly Chairman be missed by players and coaches nationwide but all will wish him success in this new venture.

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BENEFICIAL ESSEX The entry for the Boys' was so JUNIOR 'SELECr massive (164) that groups had to be split between Saturday and MARKED CONTRAST Sunday. Major non-arrivals were Rodney Thomas. Thomas Black­ by Alan Shepherd man and Jonathan Goode. The last­ Over the weekend of April 13/14 at named seems to enter more .Harlow. there was a marked tournaments than he plays in. contrast between the weather Cadet Oldfield was the benefi­ conditions whi<:;h prevailed on the ciary of the place which Rodney opening morning with that which Thomas was supposed to occupy. we all had to endure three months he almost made it to the semi-final earlier at the Senior 3-Star. when a stage. only to be ousted by Andy blizzard caused a large number of Cunningham in a fierce quarter­ scratchings. Accordingly the final. In the last'quarter of the draw Cadets got off to a good start. No. 11 seed O'Driscoll took out There were no surprises in the fellow cadet Billington but was then boys' groups but Leigh Jeffries and himself beaten by Adrian Dixon. Dale Saunders departed in round 2. Boys single's winner Jimm Stokes with Tom Blunn and Mr. Andy There were three excellent efforts in Adrian Thorpe another emerging Dawes the Regional Manager of Beneficial Trust. defeat by Essex players. The best star from Wolverhampton had a was possibly by 12-years-old great run before losing to the Damian Holland. who lost to eventual champion. He fought his Cunningham 19 in the third. Tony way through Group 23. won a West and James Griffiths also took qualifying match against Darryl Billington and Paul Savins the full Sneyd. then successively beat distance. However. to their credit Surrey's Matthew Pernet and the top four seeds. namely Jimmy Jeffries. However the top four seeds Stokes. Dix.on. Matthew Syed and contested the semis where Bradley Cunningham. reached the semis. Billington. whose participation had with Stokes and Cunningham going been made uncertain until the last on to the final. minute due to a back injury. There were some unexpected defeated Neil Pickard and Michael results in the Girls' Singles. much to O'Driscoll beat his County col­ the delight of the neutrals. league Chris Oldfield. So it was to Foremost. perhaps. was the victory be Billington v O'Driscoll on Finals of Tanya Holland over Juliet Night. Houghton. Although it must be said Consolation for Pickard came in that Juliet was going through a bad the Cadets Boys' Doubles. where. patch. this was still a magnificent paired with the redoubtable 'Brad' result for Tanya.Jill Powis the No.3 and seeded No. 1 he reached the seed. was at the same stage. Round final. played on Saturday evening. General view of the Final with Jimmy Stokes serving to Andy 2. ousted by fellow Staffs player Their opponents were. as indicated Cunningham. Angela Sanders. but next round out by the seedings. Damian Holland she went -20. 20. -21 (!) to local and O·Driscoli. Neither pair had heroine Lisa Hayden. Meanwhile dropped a game en route to the the clash of the Nos. 4 and 5 seeds. final. After a closely-contested Holt and Debbie Soothill. had match Neil and Brad took the title. ended in victory for Debbie. who The Cadet Girls' Singles saw the then got past Lisa to the final. which leading four seeds reach their stage NO.1 seed Joanne Shaw had allotted places in the semis. Andrea reached with no alarms. Holt won all her matches without In the top half of the Boys' Doubles loss of a game. even handing out there was a fine win for Billington/ that treatment in the semi to Julie Sean Gibson (seeded No.6) over Billington. Kerry Hall. stablemate of Matthew Syed/Savins (a pairing Julie. had a battle-royal with Claire devised when Blackman and Potts in her semi and only just Thomas failed to appear). Also prevailed. Thus it was a Holt v Hall upsetting a higher seeded pair were final. Nick Newton/Clive Guest in ousting It was again a steam-rollering Richard Hayward/Mark Randle and progress to the final of the Cadet it was they who went on to the final. Girls' Doubles for top seeds There they were to meet Holt/Potts and Billington/Hall. Dixon/Murray Dukes. whose However. the final itself was very hardest match en route was a close and exciting. with Andrea and Damian Holland (Essex) and Michael O'Driscoll () Round 2 tussle with John Claire just sneaking it by the runners-up in the Cadet Boys Doubles with Tom Blunn and Mr. Holland/Robert Fearn. the Notts traditional "deuce in the third". Peter Collenge. Manager of Beneficial Trust's Harlow Branch. duo. won only by -16. 20. 17. 15 Beneficial Trust

The Girls' Doubles saw the demise numbering the crowd I do not Yorkshire pair of Newton and CoII;ns (Ca) 9. 15. O'DriscoIVD. Hotland IE) bt N. Simms M/Oldfield 17. of the No. 1 seeded pair, Powis/ know. Guest. seeded No.7, but 20. Shaw at the semi-final stage at the The two cadets events were champions after disposing of Final: BILLINGTON/PICKARD bt O'DdscolV hands of Soothill/Houghton, played first. and despite M.e. Mike Dixon/Jukes. The Cadet pairing of Holland 20.•, 4 15. seeded No.3. In the other half Julie Julie Billington/Kerry Hall. who had C.G.D: s"': Holt/Potts bt J. Brion/J. Norman (Bk) Watts calling for Andrea Holt and 10.11. Billington/Hall gained consolation Kerry Hall, the very boyish figures of been unable to annex the cadet title Billington/Hall bt J. Wright (DvVJ. Forster (Oy) 9. 15. for their defeat the previous evening Bradley Billington and Michael had no problems in lifting the Junior Final: BILLINGTON/HALL bt Holt/Potts 15. -12. at the hands of Holt/Potts by seeing one! 21. O'Driscoll emerged! Michael B.S: q-fs: J. Stokes (Bk) bt M. Randle (Wa) 14. 14. that pair eliminated by Melonie triumphed to give Yorkshire its first Trophies were presented by Mr. M. Syed IBk) bt C. Guest IV) 19. 16. Carey/Helen Perrott and then title of the week-end. Andrea and Andy Davies, the Regional Manager A. Cunningam (K) bt Oldfield -14.18.15. beating that combination to reach for sponsors Beneficial Trust. Mr. A Dixon (St) bt O'Driscoll 15. 11. Kerry then really did play and Kerry s-fs: Stokes bl Syed 11.12. the final. gained a surprisingly easy win over Peter Collinge, the Manager of their Cunningham bt Dixon 23. -16. 17. The staged finals were watched by the England NO.1. Harlow Branch, and Mr. Graham Final: STOKES bt Cunningham 21.19. G.S: q-f.: J. Shaw bt C. Potts 13.13. about" 150 people at the beginning In the hope of keeping some sort Moon, first holder of the ETTA merit award, and one of the hardest Hall bt T. Holland IE) 16. g. but most of these had departed by of audience the Boys' final was L. Hayden (E) bt A Sanders (St) 20. -20. 21. the time the last two contests were played next and Stokes came out workers for the game in Essex. D. Sooth;IIICu) bt Holt 17. 15. on top after two very close and I~fl: Shaw bt Hall 10. 13. being played. As the finals started Soothill bt Hayden 15, 16. promptly at the advertised time of hard-fought games. The Girls' final RESULTS Final: SHAW bt Soothill-19. 15. 13. 6.30 p. m. and ended at about between Shaw and Soothill was B.O: s~fs: N. Newton (V)/Guest bt Billington/S. 8.30 p. m. one really does not know equally well contested, with Joanne C.B.S: .-,.:8. Billington (Dy) bt N. Pickard (Nk) G;bson ILal-19. 8. 19. 18. 14 Dixon/M. Dukes (Wo) bt O'Driscoll/Holiand 18, 11. what can be done to encourage just getting the edge in a deciding M. O'Dr;scoIlIYj bt C. Oldf;eld (YI -9. 18. 11. Final: NEWTON/GUEST bt Dixon/Jukes 15, 18. people to support what is supposed game. Finel: O'DRISCOLL bt Billington 15, 20. G.O: s-'s: Soothill/J. Houghton (K} bt J. Powis to be the high-point of the the two Junior Doubles events C.G.S: .-fa:A. Holt ILa) bt B;!nngton (Dy) 14. 18. (StVShaw-17. 11. 14. K. HaliIDy) bt C. Potts (Ch)-22. 22. 17. Billington/Hall bt M. Carey (Sol/PeroH (Av) 15, 12. proceedings. What the sponsors were rather disappointing, although Finel: HALL bt Holt 8, 15. F;nal: SOOTHILL/HOUGHTON bt B;II;ngtoniHall think about the sight of officials out­ certainly not to the splendid C.B.D: 5-1',: Billington/Pickard bl M. laughlin/J. 15. 10.

SoothilVHoughton bt H. Perrott (AvVC. Brooks (Sy) Penett (SyJ -19. 13. 10. 12_ -18. 6. Ward/Oldfield bt G. Cook/J. Krzvstyniak (Mi) -20. 17. Fin.1: Powil/Shllw bt SoothilVHoughton -18. 21. 6. BeneficialTrust 17. Fin.l: Ward/Oldfield bt Billington/Pickard -12. 17. C.B.S: q-fs: Billington bt D. Holland (Ex) 8, 8. 19. Oldf;eld bt A Houghton (I<) 9. 13. C.G.O: s-fl: Holt/Potts bt e. Bateman(Syi/K. Gower M. Ward (V) bt N. P;ckard INk) 12. -18. 18. lEx) 17. 15. O'Driscoll bt D. Saunders (Gsl 15. 10. Bilhngton/Hall bt N. McGrath/Smallwood (La) 9.20. GrandPrix 1-'I: Billington bt Oldfield 16. 19. Finel: Billington/Hen bt Holt/Potts 11. -9. 19. O'Driscoll bt Ward 9, 14. Finel: O'Orilcoll bt Billington -14.16,20. e.G.S: q-fs: Hott bt J. Norman (Bk) 5. 20. The Derby and District League wish the third and deciding game. D. Toole (V) bt Chu 1,. 15. HINCKLEY REPEAT K. Hall IDy) bt E. Medd;ngs(Y}-13.12.10. to thank Beneficial Trust for their Bradley fought back brilliantly but POllS bt J. Billington (Oy) 2, 19. sponsorship and support; Stuart by Malcolm Allsop the Yorkshire boy kept his nerve to I-fl: Toole bt Holt -15.15.16. Sherlock who did an excellent job of Potts bt Hall 16. -17. 18. take the title 22-20. Referee, and Mary Sherlock who The Beneficial Trust Derby Junior Final: Potts bt Toole -13. 12, 10 Bradley also reached the final of C.B.O: S-'I: Billington/Pickard bt SaunderslM. gave such wonderful support. Select on March 16/1 7 at the Moor the Cadet Boys' Doubles with Lane Sports Centre, Derby created Norfolk's Neil Pickard but were a lot of interest with a high standard narrowly beaten by Oldfield and of entry from England, Canada and Mark Ward. Ireland and Derbyshire competitors Chesterfield's Kerry Hall reached well to the fore in all events. the semi-final of the Cadet Girls' Michael O'Driscoll of Mirfield, Singles before going out to Claire Yorkshire provided the shock of the Potts - who defeated Debbie Toole tournament by beating England No. in the final. Toole had surprisingly 5 Matthew Syed in the quarters of beaten England No. 1 Andrea Holt the Boys' Singles in a match of in their semi. exciting class which was a real Derbyshire gained their only title of crowd-pleaser. Jimmy Stokes of the tournament when Julie Bil­ reading beat O'Driscoll in the semi. lington and Kerry Hall combined to Chris Oldfield defeated Adrian win the Cadet Girls' Doubles against Dixon in another quarter but then Holt and Potts - the England No_ 1 lost to Chesterfield's Bradley· and 2. Billington in their semi. The final was a repeat of the Beneficial Trust English Closed with Results: Stokes a worthy winner, despite B.S: q-f.: J. Stokes (Bk) bt A. Bassano (V) 11 . 8. some brilliant shots from Billington M. O'DdscolllYI bt M. Syed (Bk) 12. -18. 22. especially early on when he took a B. B;II;ngton lOy) bt J. Mah (Can) 12. 15. 10-5 lead with a superb attacking C. Oldf;eld IY) bt S. G;bson ILa) 14. 19. display. 1-'1: Stokes bt O'Driscoll 9. 11. B. Billington bt C. Oldfield 18. 18. The Girls' event went according to Fin.l: Stokel bl Billington 12. 13. the rankings with Joanne Shaw a G.S: q-f.: J. Shaw(y) bt D. Sooth;1I (Cu)15. -16. 19. worthy and popular winner. Joanne J. Powis 1St) bt C. Chu (Canj 16. 18. C. Potts (Ch) bt J. Houghton (K) 4. -21. 14. dropped one game in her quarter­ A. Holt (La) bt H. Bedard ICan117. 18. final with Debbie Soothill. but then S-'I: Shaw bt Powis 15, 17. beat Jil Powis and Andrea Holt in Holt bt POllS 16. 12. straight games to take the title. Final: Shew bt Holt 16. 15. 8.0: 1-'1: M. Syed/Stokes bt N. Newton/J. Bult (Y) ~ Bradley Billington also reached the -lB. 19. 14. final of the Cadet Boys' Singles and M. Jukes (Wol/A Dixon (St) bl A. Thomas (DoVP. won the opening game against Savins (Bk) 9. -14. 20. Beneficial Trust Derby Manager, Paul Jaruszewski, presents the Fin.l: Juk••/Oixon bt M. Syed/Stokes 18. 15. O'Driscol1. Michael fought back to G.O: ..rl: Powis/Shaw bt L. Davis (Wol/A Sanders trophy to Boys' Cadet winner Michael O'Driscoll of Yorkshire, win the second and lead 12-1 in 1St) 20. 12. Photo by Stephen Booth of Derby, 16 Beneficial Trust

BENEFICIAL TRUST ENGLISH JUNIOR OPEN NO JOY FOR CARL OR ENGLAND by George R, Yates

England's Carl Prean, the defeated and only Tanya Holland of Essex boys' singles finalist twelve months succeeded in reaching the third previously at the Mountbatten round, the girls' Grand Prix points Centre, Portsmouth, had far from a winner, Joanne Shaw, succumbing happy time over the weekend of to Nemes the eventual winner. May 11/12 when this season's In the girls' doubles cadets Julie Beneficial Trust Grand Prix was Billington and Kerry Hall achieved Paul Savins of Berks and Rodney Thomas of Dorset who reached brought to a conclusion at the same the quarters losing to Nemes and the semi-final stage of the boys' doubles before losing to Nam Kyu venue, Nolten aher a tremendous battle Yoo and Kyung Ho Kim of South Korea. In the boys' singles the Isle of against Mirielle Siootmans and Wight teenager was ousted at the Sophie Thirion of Belgium in the quarter-final stage by Josef Braun previous round. of Czechoslovakia whilst, in the But, despite the lack of English boys' doubles, partnered by successes, the tournament was Andrew Syed, the English pair were most well organised with the quarter-final victims of ex-England and Spurs foot baller, Sweden's Peter Andersson and Jimmy Greaves, taking a hand in the Magnus Kilander, presentations along with the And, in the mixed, with Deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Hungary's Csilla Batorfi, the Anglo/ and Geoff Geary the Financial Hungarian pair lost in the final to Director of Beneficial Trust. Nam Jyu Yoo and Jung Wha Hyun In addition to the £400 each of the Republic of Korea - all this towards travelling and training Csilla Batorfi of Hungary and England's Carl Prean having to be after a boys' team final defeat by the expenses the two points winners of content with the runners-up awards in the mixed doubles after Koreans, , Joanne Shaw and presentation by the ETTA's Deputy Chairman. George Yates and In the strongest ever entry for the Jimmy Stokes, are also to be further the Deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, English Junior Open the European rewarded with a fortnight in stars to emerge winners comprised Sweden on a training camp similar Hungary's Batorfi and Kristina Nagy to the one previously afforded who won the girls' team event, Olga Susan Collier and Andy Syed who Nemes of Federal Germany, winner went to Seoul. South Korea last of the girls' singles, and Ivana year. Masarikova and Alena Safarova of Czechoslovakia who had a final girls' doubles win over Nemes and Final Points Table Katja Nolten of Federal Germany. Players of the Republic of Korea Boys Pts captured the other .four titles 1 Jimmy Stokes (Bk) [4001801 winning the boys' team, boys' 2 Adrian Dixon (SI) £300 132) 3 Bradley Billington (Dy) £200 130) singles and doubles and the mixed 4 Clive Guest (Y) (150128) Jimmy Greaves. the former England and Spurs footballer, takes with Nam Kyu Yoo - he lost his 5 Andrew Cunningham (K) £1001221 Michael O'Driscol1 (V) £1001221 this central position after presenting the cup to Miss Nemes with singles crown - the recipient of Matthew $yed (8k) £1001221 ETTA Chairman Tom Blunn in line, three gold awards! Rodney Thomas (Do) (100122) The boys' singles final was a Girls Pts cracker in which Kyung Ho Kim, the 1 Joanne Shaw (Y) £400 1761 2 Kerry Hall (Dy) £2501321 South Korean No, 2, slugged it out Andrea Holt (La) £2501321 with Belgium's Jean-Michel Saive Claire Potts (Ch) £2501321 5 .Juliet Houghton (K) £100 128) conqueror of the holder in the Debbie Soothill (Cu) (100128) semis. And yet. looking back at the boys' team event Prean registered a win over Saive in the 3-1 win. BOYS' TEAM Dorset's Rodney Thomas had a Round 1 tournament to remember in reach­ France I 3. Scotland 2 ing the third round of the boys' Round 2 England I 3. France II 0 singles and, with Paul Savins of Prean bt Basquin 10.11; A. Syed bt Chaplain 19.21 Berkshire achieving a semi-final Prean/Sye,d bl Basquin/Chaplain 14.16. The line-up after the presentations for the boys' singles (from I to r) place in the doubles with a notable Belgium 3. Sweden II 1 Korea II 3. Czechoslovakia 1 between thehostesses:- Mr, Geoff Geary, Financial Director of victory over Ralf Dooley and Federal Germany I 3. Englend III 0 Beneficial Trust. Nam Kyu Yoo (semi-finalist). Jean-Michel Saive Rudiger Klein of Federal Germany Felzner bl M. Syed 15.16: Rosskop' bt Billington 8.17; (runner-up), Jimmy Greaves and Kyung Ho Kim (winner). en route, Fetzner/Rosskopf bt Billington/Syed 11.19 Sweden I 3. Wales 0 Jimmy Stokes, the Grand Prix Austria 3. Ireland 1 boys' points winner, fell to the title Englend II 3. France I 0 Stokes bt Bourget 13.15: Dixon bt Roger -20.18.18; defender, Nam Kyu Yoo, whilst Dixon/Stokes bt Bourget/Roger 15.11 Andy Syed fell to Klein in the Korea I 3. Federal Germany II 0 Querter·finel: second round. Englend I 3. Belgium 1 What then of our girls? Well the A. Syed lost to Saive"12.-12.-15: spotlight fell on England's second Prean bt Christophe 11.5: bt Saive-21.14.13. Prean/Syed bt Christophe/Saive 15.17 string team of Andrea Holt and Federal Germany I 3. Korea II 0 Claire Potts who,. all credit to them, Sweden I 3. Austria 1 Korea I 3. Englend II 0 began with a 3-0 victory over Kim bt Dixon 14.19: Yoo bt Stokes 16.16: Kim/yoo bt Dixon/Stokes 13.12. Sweden I and gave Austria a run for Semi·finel: their money before being elimi­ Eng.end I 3. Federal Germany I 0 A. Syed bt Rosskopf 14.-19.19: Prean bt Fetzner Olga Nemes of the Federal Republic of Germany. winner of the nated 3-2 thanks to the efforts of -18.7.11; Elisabeth Maier. Prean/Syed bt Fetzner/Rosskopf 19.-12.11 girls' singles title at Portsmouth. Korea I 3, Sweden I 0 No English girl reached the Kim bt Andersson 18.11: Yoo bt Millbert 11,14: quarter-final stage of the singles Kim/Yoo bt Andersson/Millbert 17.15. Photos by Murray Corbin of Wimbledon. 17 Beneficial Trust

Final: Final: KOREA I 3. England I 1 KYUNG HO KIM bl SalVe -9.19.14. Yoo bt A. Syed -18.15.18: Kim lost to Prean -17. Girls' Singles: Round 3: ·17: O. Nemes (FRG) bl S. D'Arras (FRA) 11.4: Kim/Yoo bt Prean/Syed 20.26: Voo bt Prean 18 Tae Jo lee (KOR) bt U. Rottmann (FAG) 12.8; ·18.16. K. Nagy (HUN) bl M. SIOOlmans (BEL) 17.10: Kyo Soon Park (KOR) bl P. Drevegard (SWE) 11.18: Jung Wha Hyun (KOR) bl T. Holland (E) 11.6: GIRLS' TEAM E.. Maier (AUT) bt S. Thirion (BEq 15.9: Round 1 A. Safarova (TCH) bl K. Noiten (FRG) 15.14: Federal Germany 1 3. Wales 0 C. Balorfi (HUN) bl Yun Hee Jung (KOR) 13,11 Sweden II 3. Ireland 1 Quarter-final: Round 2 Nemes bl Tae Jo lee 14.16: Korea I 3. France I 0 Kyo Soon Park bl Nagy 18.18; Federal Germany 11 3. Scotland 0 Jung Wha Hun bl Maier 13.10: England II 3. Sweden I a Safarova bl Batorli 20.-19,13. Holt bt Enochsson -, 4.13.8: Polls bt Teravuo 20. Semi-final: ·15.21 : Nemes bt Kyo Soon Park 14.17: Holt/Polis bl EnochssonfTeravuo 17.2'. Jung Wha Hyun bl Safarova 19.10. Austria 3. Belgium 0 Final: Czechoslovakia 3. France II 0 NEMES bl Jung Wha Hyun -15.17.15, Korea II 3. England I a Lee bt Hayden 19.10: Jung bt Shaw 17.-17.13: Boys' Doubles: Quarter-final: Jung/Lee bl Hayden/Shaw 13.13. Nam Kyu Yoo/Kyung Ho Kim bt Dixon/Slokes Federal Germany I 3. Sweden II 1 11.19: Carl Prean. Donald Parker and Paul Day applaud Andrew Syed. Hungary 3. England III 0 P. Savins (Bk)/Thomas bt Billinglon/M. Syed (ENG) Batorli bt Billington 7.'3: Nagy bt Hall 9.10: 17.·16.18: Batorfi/Nagy bl Billington/Hall 20.17 Fetzner/Aosskopf bl Braun/Janci 15.18: Quarte...-final: Andersson/M. Kilander (SWEj bl Prean/A. Syed Korea I 3. Federal Germany II a (ENG} 18,·5.18. Austria 3. England II 2 Semi-final: Maier bt Holl 10.9: Zillner losl 10 POlls -18.-19: Nam Kyu Yoo/Kyung Ho Kim bl Savins/Thomas Maier/Zillner bl Holl/POllS 19.-9.14: 12.12: Holl bl Zillner 16.23: POllS losl 10 Maier -16.- 14 Felzner/Rosskopf bl Andersson/Kitander 9.18 Czechoslovakia 3. Korea II 0 Final: Hungary 3, Federal Germany I 0 NAM KYU YOO/KYUNG HO KIM bl Fetznerl Semi·final: Rosskopf 16.22. Korea I 3, Auslria 0 Park bt Zillner 14.17: Hwa bt Maier 8.10; Girls' Doubles: Quarter-final: Hwa/Park bt Maier/Zillner 18.12. l. Enochsson/K. Teravuo (SWE) bl A. Knighl (Mil! Hungary 3. Czechoslovakia 0 ROllmann 14.12: Nagy bl Masarikova 10.-18.17; Balorfi bt Safarova I. Masarikova (TCH)/Safarova bl M. Fillner (AUTl! ·21.19.22: Maier '16.19: Balorfi/Nagy bl Masarikova/Safarova - 17.18.18. Nemes/Nolten bU. Billinglon/K. Hall (ENG) 13.14: Final: BalOrfi/Nagy bt Drevegard/N.Ebkar (SWE) 17.12. HUNGARY 3. Korea I 2 Semi-final: Batorfi bt Park 17,8; Nagylosllo Hwa -16.20.-1 1; Masarikova/Safarova bt Enochsso.n/Teravuo 12.21: Batorfi/Nagy lost to Hwa/Park -13,-14; Nemes/Nohon bt Batorfi/Nagy 18.12. Balorli bl Hwa -18.13.17: Nagy bt Park 17. Final: ·19,15. MASARIKOVA/SAFAROVA bt Nemes/Nolten 7. ·11.18.

Mixed Doubles: Quarter-final: Boys' Singles: Round 3: Prean/Batotfi bt Kyung Ho Kim/Kyo Soon Park C. Prean (ENG) bl P. Andersson (SWEj10.19: 10,14: J. Braun (TCH) bt B. Billington (ENG) 13.8: Jae Hyun Park (KOR)/Tae Jo lee bl Rosskopf/Noiten S. Fetzner (FRG) bt R. Thomas (Do) 17,13; 16,·13.14: Kyung Ho Kim (KOR bt A. Dixon (ENG) 18,-13.15; Bong Soo Kim/Yun Hee Jung bl Felzner/Nemes 16. Boys' doubles winners Nam Kyu Yoo and Kyung Ho Kim of J-M. Salve (BEL) br T. Janci (TCH) 14,14; ·13.12: A. Klein (FAG) bl Bong Soo Kim (KORl 16.-13.17; Nam Kyu Yoo/Jung Wha Hyun bl Janci/Masarikova South Korea. J. Rosskopf (FAG) bt J-F. Roger (FRA) 17.16: 16.·12.17. Nam Kyu Yoo (KOA) bl J.Slokes (ENG) 15.18. Semi-final: Quarter-final: Prean/Balorli bl Jae Hyun Park(T ae Jo Lee -1 7.1 1. Braun bl Prean 13.19: Kyung Ho Kim bt Fetzner 13: 11.15: Saive bt Klein 15,7: Nam Kyu Yoo bt Nam Kyu Yoo/Jung Wha Hyun bt Bong Soo Kim/Yun Rosskopf 18.15. Hee Jung 7.8. Semi-final: Final: Kyung Ho Kim bl Braun 17.12: Saive bl Nam Kyu NAM KYU YOO/JUNG WHA HYUN bt P,eanl Yoo 19.-17.20. BalOrfi 15. 12 The Grand Prix winners.

Jimmy Stokes (Berks"ire) Joanne Shaw (Yorkshire) South Korea win the boys' team event 3-1. Donald Parker and Paul Day in contemplative mood. .

Jean-Michel Saive (Belgium) Olga Nemes (Federal Germany) the beaten boys' singles winner of the girls' ·singles. finalist.

Apologies are hereby tended to Rea Balmford and Aubrey Drapkin whose write-ups of the Yorkshire Junior Select and Northumberland Open have gone astray in the post between Prean performs last minute adjustments to his bat at the Bolton and . referee's request. 18 Counties Round-Up

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND-UP by Murray Corbin

The End of the Season teams to away matches. To them VICKERS. pulled out the stops we say. "Thanks and Well Done!" against Karen Buckle. Ann Walker. Thank you one and all for the help These important folks generally Paul Griffiths. Justin Evans & Terry and encouragement you gave to go unnoticed by too many, too Turner of Clwyd. whose lone me again this season. in what I can often. success came from Terry's defeat of only describe as yet another Vickers. successful outcome. From the SENIORS 2A: Cheshire 2 many letters I receive monthly. WARWICKSHIRE 8: LEICES­ SENIORS 3B: Glamorgan 4 Cambridgeshire 2nd 4. either for advice or sounding me out TERSHIRE 7 Yorkshire 2nd 3: CORNWALL 6: SOMERSET We must shower MIDDLESEX'S on some issue. I have realised that I LANCASHIRE 7 Staffordshire 2nd 4 CORNWALL 6: SOMER­ NPC GEOFF WOOLMORE with am influencing you iQ many a way. 2nd 3: Buckinghamshire 4 SET 1st 8 Somerset 2nd 2: lots of praise for getting his team It is also clear that a growing SUFFOLK 6 DORSET 2nd 6 Isle-of-Wight 4: out of the third. but I personally majority of players and officials now LEICESTERSHIRE, in spite of AVON 5 GLAMORGAN 5. admire him for motivating Angela take note of what I say. and where beating Warwickshire on their and Mark Mitchell. David Tan. I did not believe BECKY RUSSE possible. try to appropriate. previous outing. could not harbour Nigel Tyler and a few others that. on when she informed me at the South complacency and therefore the surface showed no interest Praise ... Praise ... Praise of England 3-Star at Farnborough. approached this game with the previously in playing at this level. that she and her SOMERSET 1st I am always looking for oppor­ intention to crush Yorkshire. by the unless of course they were not. Teammates - JUDY CRAIG. BRIAN tunities to praise. which I do quite biggest margin. and assert them­ asked properly. Good on you. REEVES. DAVID LEE & LEE often. Unfortunately. not all that selves as winners of this division. In Geoff! SADLER. were going to sail away leaves me as praise. is interpreted doing so. they have moved back to with honours in this division. JUNIORS 2A: Cleveland 4 that way. On other occasions. the prestigious Premier Division. STAFFORDSHIRE 2nd 6:WAR­ which are few. I have to point out a after relegation from the same. last from contenders AVON. Well. by gum and all-of-that-there cyder. WICKSHIRE 6 Leicestershire few truths based on knowledge or season. The scoresheet did not 4: YORKSHIRE 2nd 8 Cleve­ observances and observations. show the details that would she was right. Somerset 2nd were Shirley Dark. Kirsty Withyman. land 2: LANCASHIRE 5 CHE­ These make life interesting by the motivate me to comment further on Tony Murrell. Mark Bryant - who SHIRE 5: Northumberland 4 feedback. and Iam sure that by now this match. but 'Well Done' Leices­ STAFFORDSHIRE 2nd 6. you gather that I am not the sort of tershire! beat ace defender Reeves. and the one and only Tony Russe. I note Referee ALEC HEAD, this time at chap to create a 'swell and not the Hermits Club. . saw his expect a storm'. SENIORS 2B: HAMPSHIRE 7 that in the Girls' Doubles. Sshirley Gloucestershire 3: DEVON 5 and Kirsty polished off Becky and very good YOR KSH IRE Warriors Moving to Staffordshire?? SUSSEX 5: Essex 2nd 1 KENT Judy fairly comfortably 13 and 14. finish off the rounds with a con­ 9: WILTSHIRE 5 DORSET 5. Referee JOHN REAKES,who was vincing victory over CLEVELAND'S I do not know who started this assisted by Umpire RICHARD Anne Pashley. Susan Richmond. rumour. but it is not true. Much as I KENT, in joining LEICESTER­ GREGORY, reports that this was Dav,id Fewsdale. Jabal Hoque and like the County and its players. for SHIRE in the Senior Premier an outstanding match of the highest Stuart Miller. Yorkshire's CARO­ me. there is nothing like my home Division. crunched a weakened quality play with the First Team LINE DADA, KATHRYN BRAY, town of Wimbledon. No. I will not ESSEX outfit with Kim Mudge. members winning the big important ALARIC BASSANO, TONY be moving to Staffordshire. By the Yvette Brown. John Dennison. points. and that the set of the day MILLER & MAnHEW CON· way. I do not yet know if anyone I Richard Darnell and the promising was LEE SADLER'S -22. 19. 14 NELL have proved a very con­ know has been affected. but I am Steve Dorking. The KENT Show­ defeat of Bryant. who obviously had sistent unit. Their losses on this sorry for the families who have lost stoppers. led by NPC Man About a mixed day. meeting were caused by Caroline's loved ones in the recently dreaded Town CLIFF CARDER, com­ defeat by Anne in the third. and also outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease. posed of JULIET HOUGHTON. SEN IORS 3C: Worcestershire in the Girls' Doubles when Caroline TINA STEWART. DAVID & 2nd 2 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE & Kathryn went under to Anne & Your Rights "" Your Duty ANDREW DODD and the indus­ 8: HUNTINGDONSHIRE 5 Susan. Let it be known that should anyone trious JOHN 'Head of Hair' BEDFORDSHIRE 5: HERT­ BURLETON. who lost one of his FORDSHIRE 5 OXFORDSHIRE JUNIORS 2B: SUSSEX 10 ever feel or disagree strongly Northampton 0: Dorset 4 enough with anything I say in this sets. at the hands of RICHARD 5: BERKSHIRE 2nd 6 Avon 2nd DARNELLIlook forward to seeing 4: Avon 2nd 1 WORCESTER­ SUSSEX 6: Essex 2nd 1 round-up. the proper course of DEVON 9: WILTSHIRE 7 action to take would be to write to this Team perform in the Premier. SHIRE 1st9: OXFORDSHIRE 5 HUNTINGDONSHIRE 5: BED­ Northamptonshire 3: Hertford­ the Chairman of The County SENIORS3A: NORTHUMBER­ shire 2 SUSSEX 8. Championship Committee. who FORDSHIRE 10 Worcester­ LAN D 10 Northamptonshire shire 2nd 0: NORTHAMPTON­ NORTHAMPTONSH IRE'S should raise the matter with the 2nd 0: DERBYSHIRE 9 Clwyd Maxine Shears. Joanna Abbott. Committee at the next convenient SHIRE 1st 7 Berkshire 2nd 3. 1: NOnlNGHAMSHIRE 8 Bravo WORCESTERSHIRE 1st: Richard Elliott. Stephen Rogers meeting. I. personally. will only Clwyd 2: Lincolnshire 3 and Lee Fraser travelled down respond to written matter. in this This is an outstanding result NORTHUMBERLAND 7: DUR­ against Avon 2nd. Perhaps your to Hollington Youth & Com­ respect. I wish more people would HAM 8 Cheshire 2nd 2: North­ munity Centre. to engage the make their points of view known. Team Captain will ensure that your amptonshire 2nd 2 LINCOLN­ christian names be written on the combined skills of the mighty Promotion and Demotion SHIRE 8: NORTHUMBER­ scoresheet when you next play in DEBBIE HOYLAND, JUNE LAND 6 Nottinghamshire 4: the Second Division. This was LAWRENCE, the talented Since this is the last issue of this CHESHIRE 2nd 7 Northamp­ slack of Simon Claxton, on this PAUL ELPHICK, PATRICK season. I have looked at the games tonshire 2nd 3. occasion. STREET & scon GREEN· in which the promotees have played Much to the relief of JACKIE & BROOK. These Sussex Hot­ recently. To those teams who have MAURICE 'Mo-Mo' BILLING­ SEN IORS 3D: KENT 2nd 5 shots came out with guns been demoted. I do hope that they TON, who were anxious to hear the NORFOLK 5: Essex 3rd 2 blazing. and after the last shell will find life a little easier next result of this DERBYSHIRE!CLWYD CAMBRIDGESHIRE 2nd 8: and debris were cleared. Referee season. Perhaps they will even clash. while with the Derbyshire NORFOLK 2nd 5 SUFFOLK2nd COLIN HYLAND and Umpire bounce back by this same time next Juniors at the final Junior Premier 5: Sussex 2nd 2 MIDDLESEX DEREK ELPHICK realised that year. Let us now lift our hats to the Weekend. this Senior Team of 2nd 8: NORFOLK 1st 6 Sussex not one of the sets had gone to Officials and also to the good JULIE FORSTER. MARILYN 2nd 4: MIDDLESEX 2nd 10 three. In the earlier stages of the people who prepared the refresh­ O·SULLIVAN. MARTIN KINSELLA, Norfolk 2nd 0: SUFFOLK 2nd 5 Championships. young Martin ments and also·to those who drove STEPH EN YALLOP & PHILLIP ESSEX 3rd 5: SURREY 2nd 6 Packham had contributed to the 19 Counties Round- Up

Sussex attack. at number two. Un­ JUNIORS 3D: KENT 2nd 7 fortunately. in the last few months. Essex 3rd 3: Martin has been dogged by one. SUFFOLK; the winners of this di­ misfortune after the other. He is just vision. have already ended their getting over a twisted knee injury. I season. because most of the Teams wish him and his parents. John and played their matches over two ROl. well. weekends. Suffolk must have been pretty pleased with themselves. JUNIORS 3A: Cheshire 3 knowing that. when Kent and Essex DERBY 2nd 7: Cleveland 2nd 3 did meet. the outcome could not NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 7: LIN­ affect their promotion - it was COLNSHIRE 9 Huntingdon­ already in the bag. Suffolk had shire 1 (amended) already spanked Kent 8-2 earlier in Up to the Second Division go KAY the season; the only loss Kent MAYALL. CLAIRE OLDHAM. had experienced. However. when ADRIAN BOLTON. JOHN HOL­ SARAH HOLLINGSWORTH. LAND & TIM SHEPHERD of Not­ RACHEL PAFFETT. GREG BAR­ tinghamshire. While away to DEN. ANDREW HOUGHTON & Cleveland at Ormesby TTC. they DARREN BOYCE of Kent met The victorious Kent Junior Premier team partnership of Captain proved too strong for Susan Essex. they found the Essex girls Alan Rutherford. Paul Amos. Karl Ball. Andy Cunningham. Tracey Lawton. Clare Metcalfe. Andrew mogood.JOANNECOOKa~ Ashdown. and far right Juliet Houghton - the new Kent Junior and McKeown. James Nicholson & KATE GOWER set about their Senior Lady Champion. David Pashley. who won the Girls' clean sweep by taking the doubles Doubles an'd then the two Singles. and the two singles. The Referee parative ease. dispatched Sea­ man was brought in to give Surrey a when Clare and David outfought was the cool BILL LAVIS. who hoi me and Derek Somers. re­ boost. but so far. he has not yet Claire and John. respectively. The gets about quite a lot. spectively. won a set. His tournament play has umpire was the observant HARRY been reasonable and I cannot ROBINSON. VETERANS 2A: WORCES­ understand why he has been so VETERANS PREMIER: KENT6 TERSHIRE 5 ESSEX 2nd 5: Cheshire 3: ESSEX 8 Notting­ unsuccessful for the County. Some, JUNIORS 3B: WORCESTER­ BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 8 Bed­ hamshire 1: MIDDLESEX 7 believe that the pressure of playing SHIRE 8 Oxfordshire 2: fordshire 1: ESSEX 2nd 10 Huntingdonshire 2: LINCOLN­ in the Team is too much for him. I GLAMORGAN 6 Worcester­ Leicestershire 0 (W/O): Hert­ SHIRE 6 Hertfordshire 3. do hope that he will come good. shire 4: Oxfordshire 1 WAR­ fordshire 2nd 2 WORCESTER­ I extend admired congratulations WICKSHI RE 2nd 9: BEDFORD­ SHIRE 7: CHESHIRE 2nd 6 to LINCOLNSHIRE for pipping SHIRE 10 Gwent O. Oxfordshire 3. SENIORS 3A: HUNTINGDON­ CHESHIRE at the post. to reign as Super GLAMORGANI End of BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. with SHIRE 9 Cheshire 3rd 0 Champions for the coming year; Season Greetings to JOANNA LEE. SYLVIA COOMBS. ALEC WAT­ (W/O): Northamptonshire 3 they must. however. buy the KENT THERESA PETTY. KELVIN ROB­ SON. FRANK EARlS and LEN YORKSHIRE 6. 'Iads' a couple of rounds the next ERTS. ANTHONY JONES & RICH­ PRATT. knocked the stuffing out of YORKSHIRE topped ESSEX for time they meet. because while ARD HARRY. in holding off the very BEDFORDSHIRE at BUCKS­ promotion because of a better sets Lincolnshire were engaging Hert­ good BEDFORDSHIRE squad for NALGO. Aylesbury. on April 6. average. after both Teams finished fordshire. Kent were putting paid to the title. This result over third placed JIM WOLLISCROFT. the Bed­ the season on six points. It is Cheshire's last title challenge. The LINCOLNSHIRE - Lisa Hunt. Jenny fordshire No.1. mastered the therefore reasonable to assume that position is this. In October. Essex Burgess. Mark Roden. Tim Holder robust Earis in the first set. After when Yorkshire went to Welling­ beat Lincolnshire 5-4; in Decem­ and Dean Kloos. was the clincher. this. however. the representatives borough to face Northamptonsl1ire. ber. Lincolnshire punished Chesh­ because falling at this last hurdle of Bucks pulled themselves to­ they had this all worked out - not ire 6-3. but then in January. Kent. may have created a few problems gether and took the remaining only to win. but to do their very who had lost to Cheshire back in for you. Bravol The officials at DIL­ seven. It is worthy to note that. best. which turned out to be 6-3. November. 4-5. smashed Essex 7­ WYNLLEWLLYN. Swansea. were WATSON. in outclassing both This was a good showing from 2. By this time. these four had lost Referee TONY JOHNSON and Wolliscroft and Cutting of Beds. CARROL JUDSON. GEOFF one each. but Cheshire had the umpire PETER ANDREWS. By finished the season without a BROOK. IAN WALMSLEY & CLEVE advantage of games for and the way. JOANNE LEE'S 21-10. blemish to his record. after fourteen JUDSON. Good stock from an against. All they then had to do to 21-16 over Lisa Hunt should not go visits to the table. Yes. he is a ambitious go-ahead County. I like win the honour yet again. was to unnoticed. This is a good one for cunning artist. and I love yvatching to hear the enthusiasm of which thrash Kent. who put their re­ Joanne. him play. Beds move down to Div. nice hard working County folks like sources together. and finished three 3. MARY WILLIAMS. their MIKE HANLEY. ALEC HEAD. JUNIORS 3C: Avon 3 CORN­ sets ahead of Cheshire at this County's Press Officer. informed me ERIC. HILL and many others WALL 7: BERKSHIRE 2nd 7 meeting. I note that after TOM .that she got no feedback or reports speak. in relation to plans that are Avon 3: H~MPSHIRE 10 ADAMS had put Kent 4-3 up after from this Team during the season. in progress or being made in Wiltshire 2nd 0: Surrey 2nd 2 allowing Eddie Griffiths to stretch Let us hope that they will realise Yorkshire. May God Bless Them All. him to three. my man HENRY SOMERSET 8: CORNWALL their r~sponsibility by next season The Northants Team was not fully 1st 9 Cornwall 2nd 1 (amended) BUIST came out and drove the final and co-operate with her. in this named. They finished bottom of CORNWALL 1st finished their nail in Cheshire's coffin. by taking respect. this division. which was depleted by programme with a convincing the last two legs of the 8th set 21­ the unexpected and unfortunate victory over their second team. 5. 23-21. after losing the first leg VETERANS 2B: Wiltshire 2 withdrawal of Cumbria and Clwyd. This 9-1 result was amended from 21-23. TERRY FAR LIE then pulled BERKSHIRE 7: BERKSHIRE 5 just before the season got on its 8-2. because Rachel Plummer and out the stops to beat Peter D'Arcy in Hampshire 4: DORSET 9 way. Tracey Logg of the second team. the last set of the match to give Kent Wiltshire 0: SUSSEX 9 Surrey played in reverse order. The very thei r sixth rubber of the afternoon at 0: AVON 5 Middlesex 2nd 4. SEN IORS 3B: Hampshire 2nd 2 successful first team was the Downham. This SUSSEX outfit - VALERIE SUSSEX 2nd 7: Sussex 3rd 3 'spirited' ESM E STEVENSON. To get back to the Lincs/Herts GILLIAM. ROBIN STACE. BERKSHIRE 2nd 7: Hertford­ SANDRA HUNT. GRAHAM REED. match. DAVID SEAHOLME took GERRY BATT-RAWDEN and shire 3rd 1 KENT 2nd 8: MALCOLM PETERS and the up­ the first set off Brian Allison. but ALAN ROWDEN. is a cut above WILTSHIRE 2nd 7 Dorset 2nd and-coming ANDY HUNT. Tracey Herts did not win another one until the other Teams. and I anxiously 2. played at number two and defeated the sixth and seventh sets. when wait to see the results of their BERKSHIRE did not lose a match Sandra - this was reversed. and the MARGARET HARRIS and DAVID performances in the Premier. in their seven outings and in so legitimate result for the second WILSON. both in the third. put SURREY's Vera Beelsy. Gordon doing. finished two points clear of team was that of Kevin and Neil. in paid to the advances of Connie Chapman. Frank Hams and Brian Sussex 2nd. whose only loss was to the boys' doubles. beating Graham Moran and Allison. Then. in the last Simmonds travelled across to Berkshire. in January. This time and Malcolm 21-18.15-21.21­ two sets. MATT SHEADER and Hove's Civil Service Club. but as we when Sussex 3 rd confronted them 17. The Referee was ROGER BRIAN EDLiNGTON finished well can see. civility was the last thing on at BACS CLUB in Hove. Berkshire BUNT. for Lincs when they. with com­ the Sussex players' minds. Chap- proved too strong. and by doing so. 20 Counties Round-Up

moved into the second division. against DEVON. Well done, Paul .... Division 2A P W D L F A Pts TIM HOLDER of Worcestershire leicestershire 7 6 1 0 48 22 13 Neither Bert Fretwell nor the Team Warwickshlre 7 5 1 1 51 19 11 Captains could write the names of was successful against Dominic Yorkshi re 2nd 7 4 0 3 36 34 8 the players at least once, fully, on O'Flynn and ~aul Knight of Cheshire 7 3 0 4 34 36 6 the score sheet. I therefore have less Oxfordshire on 23rd March, when Lancashire 2nd 7 2 2 3 32 38 6 (82-88) Buckinghamshire 7 2 2 3 32 38 6 '(77-87) to write about. Perhaps Bert will the match was supervised by Suffolk 7 2 0 5 31 39 4 oblige during next season. DOUG 'The Dapper' MOSS, Staffordshire 2nd 7 1 0 6 16 54 2 with assistance from Umpire GOOD COUNTY WINS STUART RICHARDSON... Division 2b PWDL FA Pts GAVIN BLACK made it in the third Kent 7 6 0 1 52 18 12 Sussex 7 5 2 0 49 21 12 PHIL ASPINALL & STEVEN against both Jeff Turner and Mark Devon 7 5 1 1 47 23 11 BEVAN over Bill Bridgeman and Farrow, when Bedfordshire crushed Dorset 7 3 2 2 39 31 8 Dave Hanney, respectively.... GwentJuniors 1O-O .... The too-shy Wiltshire 7 2 1 4 34 36 5 DARREN GRIFFIN punished Hampshire 7 2 0 5 24 46 4 looking SIMON PHILLIPS and the Essex 2nd 7 2 0 5 21 49 4 Graham Toole 7 and 16....JANET little more extroverted PETER Gloucestershire 7 0 0 7 14 56 0 PARKER/BREN DA LEE made it the BURGESS-ALLEN, were the only Division 3A PWDL FA Pts third against Leanne Harman/ victors for Surrey when they were Derbyshire 7 6 1 0 55 15 13 Samantha Scott-Pawson.... Ray shown a few tricks in SOMERSET'S Northumberland 7 5 1 1 45 25 11 Hughes stretched RODN EY 8-2 win..... HENRY BUIST'S Lincolnshire 7 4 1 2 41 29 9 THOMAS to three.: .. The magni­ Durham 7 3 1 3 41 29 7 despatching of Derek Schofield Nottinghamshire 7 3 0 4 35 35 6 ficent PAUL WHITING scalped and Peter D'Arcy must have C1wyd 7 2 2 3 30 40 6 Adrian Moore and Phil Smith.... In been a great spectacle.... Cheshire 2nd 7 2 0 5 23 47 4 the Kent/Essex Seniors WALLY ALLANSON lost to RAY Northartlptonshire 2 nd 7 0 0 7 10 60 0 2A match, the lovely TINA LUSH of Hampshire, but shortly Division 38 PWDL FA Pts STEWART and ANDREW 'En­ afterwards, he simply crushed Somerset 7 6 1 0 51 19 13 gaged' DODD, outmanoeuvred Avon 7 3 3 1 44 26 9 Fred Kershaw 9 and 9. IVY Cornwall 7 4 1 2 39 31 9 Yvette Brown and John Dennison of KERSHAW then brought back a Glamorgan 7 3 2 2 40 30. 8 Essex in the singles.... JULIE little smile on Fred's face, after she Dorset 2nd 7 3 1 3 32 38 7 FORSTER and MARTIN KIN­ defeated Pam Spooner of Berkshire Somerset 2nd 7 1 2 4 29 41 4 Isle of Wight 7 0 4 3 28 42 4 SELLA very punishing against Ann in straight games. In this match at Wlitshire 2nd 7 0 2 5 17 53 2 Walker and Paul Griffiths, respec­ Sonning Common, ROBIN LOCK­ Division 3C PWDL FA Pts tively.... MELONIE CAREY must WOOD, JOHN FREEMAN & Worcestershire 8 7 1 0 62 18 15 have been very sharp in her 11 and PETER PARBERY were the offici­ Huntingdonshire .8 5 3 0 51 29 13 9 treatment of Alison Clemens aldom.. .. JOYCE COOP - a multi­ Hertfordshi re 8 4 1 3 40 40 9 ...JOY BATTEN finally landed Pat talented lady, appears to have been Berkshire 2nd 8 4 0 4 41 39 8 Oxfordshire 8 2 3 3 40 40 7 Baldwin in the third, in the instrumental in Dorset's "white­ Bedfordshire 8 3 1 4 38 42 7 Dorset/1.0.W. spectacle.... JOHN washing" of Wiltshire, and also Avon 2nd 8 2 1 5 36 44 5 TAYLOR chopped to pieces both refereeing in the same match.... In a l\Jorthamptonshire 8 2 1 5 32 48 5 Neil Harris, 7, 16 and' Arthur Worcestershire 2nd 9 1 1 6 20 60 3 Veterans 3 B TED CRAM ER did well Division 3D P W D L F A Pts Chilvers of Oxfordshire, 12 and 18 to beat John Harvey 9 and 14, Middlesex 2nd 8 8 0 0 65 15 16 .... KEITH SAMUELS made Ian while in the Mixed, PAT Surrey 2nd 8 7 0 1 55 25 14 Doughty and David, Sharp look PEARCE/DAVE DEVIN E fought off Kent 2nd 8 4 2 2 47 33 10 Cambridgeshire 2 nd 8 4 1 3 43 37 9 rather dull.... Lewis Sikett exper­ Ann Abraham/John Harvey with Essex 3rd 8 4 0 4 35 45 8 ienced great difficulty with lAIN -20, 18, 18. Unfortunately, in this Norfolk 8 3' 1 4 39 41 7 RANDELL & GRAEME McKIM of Hampshire/Sussex meeting at Sussex 2nd 8 3 0 5 41 39 6 Norfolk 2nd 8 0 1 7 19 61 1 Northants.... 1 understand that the Portsmouth, in the last set. Ted Suffolk 2nd 8 0 1 7 16 64 1 lovely JULIE DIMMOCK push­ Cramer had a walkover as Ken Giles pushed off Lynda Reid ....Trevor of Hampshire retired hurt. We hope Bunn nearly topped Paul Amos, but that Ken is now O. K.... MIKE OXLEY VETERANS MARTIN STEVENSON did.... The & BASIL THOMPSON triurrlphed adorable ANGELA MITCHELL ex­ over Dennis Joyce.... JOH N Premier Division PWL fA Pts celled herself by 9 and8 over Linda BRIGHT outshone Bunny Ellis by 7 Lincolnshire 7 6 1 43 20 12 'The Legs' Kowalski.... RICHARD and 14. In fact. it was so bright. did Cheshire 7 5 2 46 17 10 & MARTIN STEVENSON of Bunny not see the light? By the Essex 7 5 2 40 23 10 (98-46) Kent 7 5 2 40 23 10 Norfolk read Richard Venner's way, folks, rumour is strong (87-64) Middlesex 7 3 4 26 37 6 combination bat like a book.... that the National League is Nottinghamshire 7 2 5 22 41 4 (55-90) JULIAN WHEEL of Cambridgeshire losing its grip. If this proves Hertfordshire 7 2 5 22 41 4 (54-93) was magnificent in finishing against factual, expect a big return to . Huntingdonshire 7 0 7 13 50 0 Steve Holloway and Farhat Rasul of the County Championships, Surrey.... DAVID CARSE struggled eventually. As a matter of Division 2A PWL FA Pts 8uckinghamshire 7 7 0 39 24 14 against Andrew Taylor....JULIE additional interest as I have Cheshire 2 nd 7 6 1 47 16 12 HOPE, a fine result over Lynne not yet been able to finalise my Worcestershire 7 4 3 37 26 8 Harnden, but it was not easy.... plans for August onwards, I do Leicestershite 7 4 3 33 30 8 Essex 2nd PAU L PESCE'S victory over not know if I will be able to write for 7 3 4 36 27 6 Hertfordshire 2nd 7 3 4 27 36 6 Adrian Sainsbury was the only you next season. Keep well and Oxfordshire 7 1 6 23 40 2 success for Essex 3rd Juniors Good Luck! Bedfordshire 7 0 7 10 53 0

Division 28 P WL A Pts Sussex 7 7 0 45 18 14 Middlesex 2nd 7 5 2 37 26 10 Dorset 7 4 3 36 27 8 (80~63) ENGLISH TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Hampshire 7 4 3 36 27 8 (78-66) Berkshire COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS 7 3 4 33 30 6 Avon 7 3 4 31 32 6 Surrey 7 2 5 28 35 4 Final Tables Season 1984/85 Wiltshire 7 0 7 6 57 0 SENIORS Premier Division PWL FA Pts Division 3B P Wl F A Pta Middlesex 7 6 1 49 14 12 Berkshire 2nd 7 7 0 46 17 14 Lancashire 7 6 1 38 25 12 Sussex 2nd 7 6 1 41 22 12 Yorkshire 7 5 2 39 24 10 Kent 2nd 7 5 2 41 22 10 Staffordshire 7 4 3 28 35 8 Hampshire 2nd 7 3 4 34 29 6 Surrey 7 4 3 27 36 8 Hertfordshire 3rd 7 3 4 28 35 6 Berkshire 7 2 5 30 33 4 Wiltshire 2nd 7 2 5 23 40 4 Essex 7 1 6 23 40 2 Sussex 3rd 7 1 6 23 40 2 Cambridgeshire 7 0 7 18 45 0 Dorset 2nd 7 1 6 16 47 2 21 Counties Round-Up

JUNIORS John Robinson (Doll) 8 4 67 JUNIOR PREMIER W L AV% Premier Division P W D L F A Pts Melonie Carey (Soil) 4 0 100 Paul Amos(K) 12 2 Kent 7 6 0 1 47 23 12 Judy Craig (Sol) 5 1 83 Adrana Dixon (St) 12 2 86 Yorkshire 7 5 1 4 48 22 11 Michel Cohen (Av) 4 1 80 Bradley Billington (Dy) 6 2 75 Staffordshire 7 5 0 2 43 27 10 Jayne Sully (Gn) 4 1 80 Andrew Cunningham (K) 104 71 Derbyshire 7 3 1 3 36 34 7 Tracey Watkins (Will) 4 1 80 Karl Ball (K) 7 3 70 Essex 7 3 1 3 32 38 7 Regina Stevens (lOW) 3 1 75 Bernie Lazarus (E) 8 4 67 Middlesex 7 2 1 4 28 42 5 Sarah Webb (Soli) 3 1 75 Berkshire 7 1 1 5 25 45 3 Rebecca Russe (Sol) 5 2 71 Julie Billington (Dy) 6 1 86 Surrey 7 0 1 6 21 49 1 juliet Houghton (K) 6 1 86 Jill Powis (St) 6 1 86 SENIOR 3C W L AV% Gillian Patten (E) 3 1 75 Division 2A P W D L F A Pts Murray Jukes (Wo) 15 1 94 Lesley Senter (Mx) 3 1 75 Yorkshire 2nd 7 6 1 0 57 13 13 David Sharpe (Bd) 12 2 86 Kerry Hall (Dy) 5 2 71 Lancashire 7 4 2 1 45 25 10 Simon Claxton (Wo) 12 2 86 Northumberland 7 3 3 1 42 28 9 Simon Rowland (Bkll) 6 2 75 Staffordshire 2 nd 7 4 1 2 35 35 9 JUNIOR 2A W L AV% Keith Samuels (Hu) 12 4 75 Warwickshire 7 3 0 4 32 38 6 Tony Miller (YII) 12 0 100 Chris Holley (Avll) 10 4 71 Cheshire 7 1 3 3 31 39 5 Chris Oldfield (YII) 8 0 100 Barry White (He) 7 3 70 Cleveland 7 2 0 5 22 48 4 Alario Bassano (YII) 111 92 Neil Harris (Ox) 11 5 69 Leicestershire 7 0 7 16 54 0 Thomas Blackman (Nd) 10 2 83 0 10 5 67 John Taylor (He) Mark Randle (Wa) 11 3 79 Division 28 P W D L F A Pts Peter Curry (Nd) 9 3 75 6 0 100 Sussex 7 6 0 1 47 23 12 Jenny Collins (Bkll) Stephen Slater (Stll) 10 4 71 7 1 88 Wiltshire 7 5 1 1 45 25 11 Helen Bardwell (Hu) 7 1 88 Hertfordshi re 7 3 1 3 38 32 7 Sandra Roden (Wo) Nicola McGrath (La) 7 0 100 75 Northamptonshi re 7 2 3 2 33 37 7 Louise Davis (Wo) 6 2 Claire Mouzon (Nd) 5 0 100 3 1 75 Middlesex 2nd 7 3 1 3 32 38 7 Mary Denbow (Ox) Ruth Bray (YII) 4 1 80 4 2 67 Devon 7 3 0 4 38 32 6 Mary Hefferman (Avll) Katherine Bray (YII) 3 1 75 67 Essex 2nd 7 2 2 4 31 39 4 Alison Hillard (Hu) 4 2 Caroline Dada (YII) 3 1 75 Dorset 7 0 2 5 16 54 2 Lynn Harnden (La) 5 2 71

Division 3A P W D L F A Pts SENIOR 3D W L AV% Nottinghamshire 6 5 1 0 42 18 11 David Goode (Mxll) 111 92 JUNIOR 28 W L AV% Lincolnshire 6 4 0 2 41 19 8 Michael Hammond (Syll) 13 3 81 Paul Elphick (Sx) 13 1 95 Cumbria 6 3 1 2 31 29 7 Steve Holloway (Syll) 11 3 79 Peter Harris (He) 10 2 83 Derbyshire 2nd 6 3 0 3 31 29 6 David Harding (Syll) 7 3 70 Paul Tuck (Wi) 103 77 Cheshire 2nd 6 2 1 3 26 34 5 Dipak Topinala (Mxll) 7 3 70 Richard Aitken (Dv) 9 3 75 Cleveland 2 nd 6 2 1 3 ,23 37 5 Martin Stevenson (Nk) 8 4 67 Patrick Street (Sx) 104 71 Huntingdonshire 6 0 0 6 16 44 0 Ray Tilling (KII) 8 4 67 Richard Stevenson (Nk) Jenny Neale (Wi) 6 1 86 Division 38 P W D L F A Pts Sue Butler (Dv) 5 1 83 15 12 Glamorgan 6 6 0 0 45 Angela Mitchell (Mxll) 40 100 Katrina Baker (Wi) 3 1 75 Bedfordshire 6 5 0 1 43 17 10 Mandy Reeve (Mxll) 4 0 100 Debbie Hoyland (Sx) 5 2 71 8 Worcestershire 6 4 0 2 34 26 Jill Farthing (KII) 6 1 86 Julie Mills (Wi) 5 2 71 5 Warwickshire 2 nd 6 2 1 3 32 28 Hilary Finch (Call) 6 1 86 Jane Wright (Dv) 4 2 67 Gloucestershire 6 2 1 3 24 36 5 Michelle Hams (Syll) 6 2 75 Gwent 6 1 0 5 21 39 2 Alison Edge (Call) 6 2 75 Oxfordshire 6 0 0 6 11 49 0 Sandra Aldborough (EIII) 3 1 75 JUNIOR 3A W L AV% Maggie Pavitt (EIII) 4 2 67 Adrian bolton (Ng) 10 2 83 Division 3C P W D L F A Pts Wayne Noon (Li) 10 2 83 Comwall 7 7 0 0 57 13 14 John Holland (Ng) 9 2 82 Somerset 7 6 0 -1 53 17 12 Steve Terry (Chll) 8 2 80 Surrey 2nd 7 4 1 2 43 27 9 VETERANS PREMIER W L AV% Mark Arnold (Li) 7 2 78 Berkshire 2nd 7 4 0 3 34 36 8 Matt Sheader (Li) 140 100 Robert Fearn (Ng) 7 3 70 Hampshire 7 3 0 4 37 33 6 Derek Schofield (Chi) 13 1 93 Avon 7 2 0 5 24 46 4 Henry Buist (K) 12 2 86 Karen Griffiths (Cu) 5 1 83 Cornwall 2nd 7 0 2 5 20 50 2 Babs. Adedayo (Mx) 11 3 79 Kay Mayall (Ng) 5 1 83 Wiltshire 2 nd 7 0 1 6 12 58 1 Peter D'Arcy (Chi) 11 3 79 Brian Edlington (Li) 9 3 75 Julie Forster (Dy) 4 1 80 Division 3D P W D L F A Pts Terry Farlie (K) 7 3 70 Linda Thompson (Li) 4 1 80 Suffolk 7 6 1 0 56 14 13 Joan Mole (Li) 3 1 75 Kent 2nd 7 6 0 1 48 22 12 Doreen Schofield (Ch) 7 0 100 ~hire 7 5 0 2 50 20 10 Shelagh Hession (EI) 4 1 80 JUNIOR 38 W L AV% Essex 3rd 7 4 1 2 45 25 9 Margaret Dignum (K) 5 2 71 Gavin Black (Bd) 12 0 100 Norfolk 7 3 0 4 36 34 6 Tim Holder (Wo) 10 2 83 Hertfordshire 2 nd 7 1 1 5 20 50 3 Kelvin Roberts (Gn) 10 2 83 Cambridges~re 2 rid 7 1 1 5 19 51 3 VETERANS 2A W L AV% Mark Roden (Wo) 9 3 75 6 64 0 Norfolk 2nd 7 0 0 7 Alec Watson (Bu) 140 100 Jeff Turner (Gw) 8 4 67 Brian Belcher (Wo) 7 1 88 Kei

season. Hopefully, the return of No. final held atthe A.H.W. Youth Club. perhaps a point against the division The best performance from our 1 David Sharpe and the. added Alan Bolding of Telex was the man­ runners-up. other teams came from the Juniors experience of Bushell together with of-the-match winning all his games The women picked up the other in drawing 5-5 with Lancs. Al­ the excellent support accorded to but unfortunately still finished on two sets to climax a super season though I have no details, Lar)ca­ him by Colin Luscombe and Ken the losing side. for Alison Edge and Hilary Ginch. shire were confidently expected to Muhr may make him change his Aylesbury won their first County Alison beat Hazel Lowe in the win this, and the draw is a fine mind. Cup title when Haddenham over­ singles and also partnered Hilary to result. The 2nds lost their local In their final match they secured a came High Wycombe side Bucks victory in the doubles. Hilary fell at derby v derbyshire 2 nds 3-7, with creditable 4-4 draw with Ashford Free Press 5-2 in the final of the the last hurdle after winning her Steve Rushton winning 2 and with Luscombe playing brilliantly Subsidiary Cup staged at Little previous six singles. Her 100% Martin Thomson 1. for the Pioneers to win both his sets Missenden TTC with hard work put record went against Michele Hams, The Seniors ended a slightly dis­ a feat emulated by Ashford's Bucks in by Ron Washington. Russell whom she had beaten in the cor­ appointing season with a 2-8 loss County player Daryl! Windsor. Fincher played his heart out to win responding match last season. to a solid Warwickshire team. Brian three sets each going to the Four wins and a draw from eight Johns won 1 singles, and with Inter League deciding game to help his side to matches is easily the county's best Tony Taylor the MD. We hoped for victory. performance in this division and better things next season! Mean­ As last season, the competitions The Premier Division Challenge fourth place against the second while, the 2 nds continued our were played throughout the Cup between Apollo of High teams of the metropolitan counties policy of blooding promising season. The Men's Division A team Wycombe and A.H.W. Comets of is very creditable indeed. youngsters by palying one, D. with only 4 teams was disap­ Milton Keynes has still to be staged. Results (Cambs names first): Schofield, against Northants 2nd, pointing, and it seems more difficult and he obliged by winning his 2 High Wycombe P Holliday lost to M. Hammond -13. -20: lost to each year to get all the top players S. holloway -10. -16. singles and doubles (with Keith to compete. In the event Milton J. Wheel bt Holloway 17. -17. 17; bt Farhat Rasul17. Simon Douglas added the High Deaville) in a 7-3 win! Two wins Keynes took the pole positions -19. 17. Wycombe title to his Chiltern from Keith, 1 from Ann Dakin and proving too strong for High M. Livermore lost to Farhat Rasul -17. -16: lost Championship, when he defeated to Hammond -15. -17. the L. D. (Ann/Karen Tonge) Wycombe and Maidenhead. For Mark Curtis in the final. Gill H. Finch lost to M. Hams -17. -12. ensured the win. the 3 rd year running Wooding of A. Edge bt H. Lowe 9. -18.15. The Vets 2 nds completed their Knightley retained her Women's Wheel/livermore lost to Holloway/Hammond Milton Keynes won the "Sewell season with a 6-3 victory over title at the expense of Anne -19. -14. Cup" with 100%. Catchpole. Best performance was Finh/Edge bt Hams/Lowe -16. 15. 15. Oxfordshire. Although conceding Div. B saw 6 teams locked in a the victory of young Mark over the 2 women's events, the win was closely-fought battle with Milton Cambridge were beaten 5-4 by defending champion Alec Watson meritorious as the first 3 singles Keynes D being the winners on sets Birmingham in the third round of the in the semi-finals. were all lost! Alan Timewell, terry average over Slough A. Wilmott Cup. Cambridge started in Donlon and Keith Powell each won Div. C also had 6 teams and once Slough great style going 2-0 up against the their singles, and the doubles, to again Slough were pipped at the. strong Midlands team. New county end the season on a high note. post when their 2 teams finished The Slough Championship resulted charrlpion Geoff Davies beat Barry The Northern Vets event at Mac­ behind Chiltern. in the first ever Championship win Johnson in straight games in the clesfield featured Cheshire players It was an unhappy season for for Dave Poutney but he only just opening set and then Keith Rich­ in all but 4 of the finals, with the Chalfont with James Johnson being made it after being 19-20 down in ardson won just as comfortably Schofields being to the fore again. forced to give up as their Inter­ the 3rd game to Paul Morris. Steve against Ian .Gunn. However Bir­ Derek found 'young' Ralph Gun­ League Secretary due to illness. A Dorrell the Div. 3 champion did mingham took the next four sets to nion just too strong in the over-40's replacement was found, but further extremely well to reach the semis take a firm grip on the tie. Richard­ losing -12,21, -15, but gained problems arose and they were including Earis and Peter Leckie son raised hopes with his first win some consolation in beating old unable to complete their fixtures (Senior) in his sc·alps. against Carl Morgan, but Barry rival Matt Sheader 20-14 in the forcing the Management Council to Johnson's win over Martyn Liver­ Milton Keynes over-50's. No success, however, in take the painful decision to expunge more saw Birmingham home. the doubles partnering Matt for they their records from Div. C and the On Sunday Sept. 1st, Milton Results (Cambs names first): lost 17, -18, -17 to D'Arcy and Veterans' Group A. G. Davies bt B. Johnson 13. 19; lost to C Morgan Keynes will be staging their 1st ever -6.12. -19: bt I. Gunn -19.19.15 Gunnion in the over-40's and lost The Women's and Junior Division 'Open' Tournament staged by EASY K. Richardson bt Gunn 14. 19: lost to Johnson -19,12, -19 to Macclesfield's Mike titles were retained by holders JEANS. It will be an Under-21 -18. -20; bt Morgan 18.17. Tewand Griffiths in the over-50's. Maidenhead and Milton Keynes tournament staged at the English M. Livermore lost to Morgan -15. -14; lost to Gunn Tew also reached the final of the 11. -18. -16: lost to Johnson -18. -13. respectively. Closed venue of B!etchley Leisure restricted singles where he lost 19, The Veterans' competition as Centre. Bucks County Gen. Sec. -20, -19, to Kent's Ron Etheridge. usual was keely fought with 10 Tony Wickens will be the Assistant On the female side, Doreen Scho­ tea ms competing in 2 groups. Referee with John Jermyn the field won the over-40's beating Di Unluckiest team were Leighton Referee. Entry forms can be Johnson 10, 15, and then joined Buzzard led by Gordon Pepper who obtained from the Tournament Brian M. Hudson provides.... Lincs. Connie Moran to win the failed to get to the play-offs which Organiser Ken Muhr, 23 York doubles 16, 15, against Kent's M. they were ultimately entitled to play Road, Stony Stratford, MILTON CHESHIRE CHAT Dignum and P. Butcher. Di won her in due to the fact that the decision KEYNES MK11 1 BJ. other two finals however, beating to expunge Chalfont's records was UNSTUCK IN KENT Worcs. L. Reid -19, 13, 21, in the not taken until the Championship restricted and partnering R. Norton So another season draws to its had been decided. For the record to beat B. Allison and J. Hut -8, 12, end, and for the first time since its Aylesbury took the title with their 19, in the mixed. A very success-ful win over Chiltern. Still Leighton introduction, Cheshire have failed Geoff Waters reports from .... to win the Vets Championship. tournament, well staged and well Buzzard have expressed a wish to run, and followed by a very With the title depending on the very be invited to put a Senior side and a enjoyable dinner. CAMBRIDGESHIRE last match, Derek and Doreen Junior side as well as a Veteran's Schofield, Peter D'Arcy and Eddie Finally, details of the honours in side next season and knowing the TWO IN A ROW FOR JULIAN the Stockport League. A good Griffiths made the long journey to strength .this should help to retain a spread of clubs involved, with Wes­ The county season ended on Easter Kent, only to come unstuck 3-6. high Inter-League standard and ton Hyde not winning anythingl achieve Secretary Peter Avenell's Saturday with the second senior Having somewhat struggled to 3­ wish to run an enthusiastic and team losing 6-4 to Surrey II at 4, withvVins for derek, Doreen and Div. 1 Civil Service New Malden. . keenly fought competition. Keep up Peter/Doreen, Derek played what 2 Davenport the good work, Peter. Julian Wheel, who completed his proved to be the crunch set against 3 Cheadle Sports 2 nd first double at senior level in his old friend and rival Henry Buist and 4 gatley County Cup Competitions previous match against Norfolk II, unbelievably lost from 20-1 3 in the 5 Davenport 4th made it two in a row with excellent 3rd! A result that will haunt him for 6 Police County Arms Chisels narrowly won wins over Steve Holloway and some time! Our congratulations, 7 T.S.B. the Intermediate Cup Final by Farhat Rasul. despite Julian's fine however to Lincs, who are worthy Three team Cup Handford Hall 3rd beating arch Milton Keynes rivals effort, the visitors were never in the successors. Let's hope they are only Brown Cup Poyton 3rd Telephone Rentals Telext 5-4 in the lead, but at 2-2 there were hopes of keeping it warm for us! Three Team Shield Police 24 County Notes

Nice to see Poynton's success in No. 6 Malcolm Peters who went M.D: Final: Bassett/J, Williams bt M, James/Reed Cornish Inter-Town League their Centenary Year, and congrat­ out to out to Truro chopper Martin 19. 17, W.D: Final: E, Stevenson (Bude)/A Clemens (Cam) Series 6: Helston 0. Truro 8. ulations to Police on their return to White but this was soon over­ bt S. Rapsey/B. Rapsey (Truro) -13. 11. 15, Bude 3. St Ives 5, the Association, and Davenport on shadowed when another Truro X.D: Final: M, James/Davey bt I. James/Stevenson Redruth 2. Falmouth 6, their'double'. player, Roger Jacobs put 17. -19. 17, Series 7: Helston 1. Launceston 7, B.S: s/f: Reed bt Hunt 10. -16.17, Truro 8. Bude 0, Enjoy your surnmer, your tennis, out the No. 2 seed and M. James bt M. Stanley (Bude) 19. 12, Redruth 5. St Ives 3. or bowls, or whatever - recharge favourite John Bassett. It was a Final: Reed bt James 22. -20. 19, your T. T. batteries for next season. clash that attracted a mammoth G.S: Final: Stevenson bt R, Plummer(St Ives) 4.9. The late withdrawal of Ca'mborne Ba~den See you then! audience and with previous defeats C.B.S: Final: Bevan bt M, (Laun) 12. -17. from the Inter-Town League 20, against the former charnpion C.G.S: Final: Plummer group winner;T. Logg (Laun) recently has caused a few mix-ups playing on Bassett's mind, he was runner-up. but has had little bearing on the subsequently beaten 2-straight. U-12 B.S: Final: Bevan bt Bawden 13. 20, eventual finalists. U·12 G.S: Final: Plummer group winner; L. Clarke Falmouth clinched a final place Jeremy Williams reports from .... Bassett clearly disappointed, must (Fal) runner-up. have been unaware of an occur­ J.D: Final: Reed/M. James bt A Hunt/K. Stevenson when beating league leaders CORNWALL rence at the other side of the hall (Bude) 15. 15, Redruth on their home table in where No. 5 seed Ian James had series 6. The inclusion of Ian James ASTONISHING UPSETS been beaten by young Bevan. boosted Falmouth and his two wins The Cornish Closed held over the HALEX NATIONAL LEAGUE James who has performed bril­ over Melvin Starkie and Steve Lobb weekend of March 30/31 at liantly for Cornwall all season, was With only one win and one draw all gave them the two points. Redruth Camborne School will be best not on form on this occasion. Bevan season, Launceston Kernow are hit back with wins from Lobb and 'remembered in years to come for played out of his skin and won 2­ firmly anchored at the foot of Div. 3 Chapman over Malcolm Peters. the astonishing upsets that straight in the biggest upset of the West of the National League. They Redruth were involved in another occurred. championships. He eventually look likely to stay there and seek re­ humdinger in series 7 when they A healthy entry from the men and bowed out in the quarters to the election after finishing fourth last had to beat St. Ives to reach the boys once again reflects the holder Jeremy Williams but not season, and to make matters final. and a 5-3 victory with Austin keenness amongst male players in before taking the first end. worse, rumour has it that Grove II Chapman beating Bill Symes 21 in Cornwall at present. It's a pity the As the day progressed the damp have claimed the points after a the third of the final rubber proving same cannot be said for Cornwall's atmosphere began to take its toll. vehicular breakdown prevented just enough for Redruth! They now women with a sparse entry while Mark James and Reed had worked Launceston from reaching Market meet Falmouth in the final play-off the response from the girls can only their way through to the semis with Drayton. at the White Hart Launceston on be described as pathetic. Cornwall little trouble at all. Junior champion One recent result saw Launceston April 28. too is faced with this Nationwide Reed played some inspired table face an awkward task away to problem. tennis to defeat fellow Falmothian Wolverhampton Ladies although Really good games were hard to Williams and then recorded an under the circumstances the 5-3 come by with players battling from almost identical win in the Inter­ defeat was not too bad at all. Fiona 10 a.m. to 11.30 p.m., but mediate final. Mark had meanwhile Elliot ITIUSt have been disappointed nevertheless it is now becoming Colin Taylor reports from .... accounted for the in-form Jacobs in to lose to both Reed and Williams increasingly apparent that the the other semi to reach an all-Junior whilst Malcolm Peters beat Jill youngsters are beginning to CUMBRIA final - for the first time ever. Powis to collect the three sets. The threaten the established seniors. In the final, Reed had his chance debut for Neil Bevan was also CLARICE CALLS IT A DAY The Boys' events were domi'nated and looked to be heading for a encouraging and he was not by four players: Mark James and Clarice Rose has given notice that straight games win but the more overawed. Graham Reed in the U-1 7's and Neil she would like to retire from her daredevil James went for his shots Bevan and Mark Bawden in the U­ position of County Secretary at the to become the first junior to win the COUNTY MATCHES 14's and U-12's. The continuing end of this season for a well earned Men's singles since 1956! battle between James and Reed is rest. This leaves the County Com­ But'what about Barbara Rapsey's Glamorgan 4, Cornwall 6. sure to go on into their senior days mittee with the not so slight prob­ triumph in the Women's singles? Cornwall 10, Wiltshire II O. but this was the last time they will Cornwall Jun. 19, Cornwall Jun 111 . lem of replacing her. Any offers? Barbara is a fair player with match meet at -Junior level as both will be At the latest County meeting it was practice but not having played Avon Jun. 3, Cornwall Jun. I 7. Seniors next season. Both players decided to enter a Senior together seriously for 2 years her entry was made it through their respective A superb end to the season has with a Junior team in next season's mainly for fun. But a victory over top halves of the draw safely, but last seen four fine victories to bring County Championships, a decision seed Alison Clemens raised a few year's finalist Malcolm Peters, about one of the most successful taken in view of the impressive form eyebrows and, when she beat Esme seeded 3, became a casualty of County Championships ever for shown by the Juniors this season. Stevenson as well, an opportunity Bude joker Martin Stanley in the Cornwall. The Junior first team won The recently held Whitehaven was there. Her final opponent Gail quarters. The excellent final which all seven of their matches to walk Closed was dOlTlinated by Stephen Davey, the holder, played superbly was perhaps the best set of the away with Div. 3 C and cong­ Crosby who won the men's singles, but eventually succumbed to the whole week-end was won by Reed ratulations are in order to Graham men's doubles, with Keith Birkett consistency of Rapsey at "deuce" in who retained his title at 19 in the Reed, Mark James, Malcolm and the Handicap singles. Crosby the third to complete a good day for third. The two teamed up to take Peters, Andy Hunt Esme Stev­ beat Jimmy CUlTlmings18, 13 in Truro. the new Junior doubles event. enson, Karen Broczek, Sandra Hunt the men's final. Iris Herbert won the Bassett gained some consolation At 11 years of age Bevan became and Rachel Plummer who are the women's singles in a round by easily beating Martin White in the youngest ever winner of the first Junior team to gain an honour. robin contest. The Boys'title the Veterans' final and teamed up Cadet boys' event adding this to his The Seniors too were impressive was taken by David Rickerby with Williams to take the Men's U-12 title. His victim in both finals, and finished equal second in Div. (Berkermet) beating Tony Martin doubles from the holders James Bawden pushed him very close in 3 B and were without John Bassett (Kells Meths C) -8, 19, 15. and Reed. the two sets which were of an for the difficult away tie at The new BN FL trophy for the most Glamorgan. However, undaunted incredible standard for two players RESULTS: promising junior was also awarded so young. Cornwall recorded a vintage 6-4 to David. The trophies were kindly M.S: q/f: J. Williams (Fal) bt N. Bevan (Bude)-1 5. 9. win to finish their best season for Predictably, Esme Stevenson won 13. . presented by Karen. Norris and many years. the Girls' singles very easily and G, Reed (Fal) bt A Hunt (Laun) -14. 19. 17, Cheryl Black of Information Ser­ even the very promising runner-up M James (Cam) bt R, Prendergast (Red) 9. 15. vices BNFL.. The Whitehaven Rachel Plummer could only extend R, Jacobs (Truro) bt A Chapman (Red) 20. 15, TEAM KNOCK-OUT League is not quite completed but it s/f: Reed bt Williams 20. 12, Esme to 4 and 9. Rachel had the James bt Jacobs 14. 12, COMPETITIONS is almost certain that YMCA Aquar­ consolation of winning the Cadet Final: James bt Reed -19.18. 13. ians (Alan Dixon, Carl Farrer and Results and Fixtures girls' event from Tracey Logg. W.S: Final: B Rapsey (Truro) bt G, Davey (Truro) -19. Harry Bowman) will' be the new It was the Senior events that 18.20. Senior Event (semi-finals) champions with Kells Methodists A I.S: s/f: J. Williams bt M, James 14. -14. 20, Falmouth Docks A 5. Redruth A 0, caused the biggest stir on the Reed bt M. Peters (Fal) 17.22, St Ives A 5. Dereham (Truro) 2. (Crosby, Birkett and John Gaffney) Final: Reed bt Williams 20. 16, Intermediate Event (semi-finals) Sunday when eager youngsters Truro B v St Ives B relegated to runners-up, after being V.S: s/f: J. Bassett (St Ives) bt D. Williams )Fal) 15. fresh from the previous day's play Sutcombe v Metherell champions for the past 7 ye~rs. 17. Junior Event (final) wanted a crack at the Seniors. First M White (Truro) bt R, Smith (St Ives) -20. 14. 12, Falmouth Docks v Bude Central or Second division champions are seed to go in the Men's singles was Final: Bassett bt White 9. 10. Launceston White Hart Mirehouse SC (George Bell, Joe 25 County Notes

O'Prey, Colin and Bill Vaughan), AVERAGES Derbyshire are grateful to Jackie Harvey being unable to defend his Kells Meths C (Billy Manford, Div.1 N. Smith (VSC A) 95% and Maurice Billington who took Men's Singles title. A. Pachul(MFP) 89% the Junior team to the second Jimmy Clifford, Tony Martin and A. Manson (VSC A) 87% SCORES: Jackie Ray) finished runners-up pip­ T. Pachul (MFP) 85% Premier Weekend. Neither Bradley M.S: s-fs: P. Harvey bt D. Stills 9, 13: N. Adams bt ping YMCA Cobras who had been A. Fay (VSC) 83% Billington nor Andrew Henry were S. Brooks 19. 19. N. Yardley (VSC) 82% in second place until the last few available to play due to injuries and Final: Harvey bt Adams 18. -18. 17. Div.2 P. Thomas (Gleaston) 92% M.D: Harvey/Adams bt S. Brooks/Stills -15, 19, matches. M. Creswell (Roose) 85% Gavin West and Chris Glossop 16. D. Southam (GPO) 85% stepped into the tea m. W.S: J. Vickers bt R. Haggar -21. 5. 15. AVERAGES Div.3 D. Holmes (VSC E) 90% A 5-5 draw with Surrey was J.S: Harvey bt D. Brightman 13. 8. W. Fallows (Dalton) 83% V.S: Stills bt A. Haynes -20. 14. 16. Div. 1 S. Crosby (K. M. A) 97% followed by 3-7 defeat by Kent, and J. Cummings (Marchon) 92% K. Backhouse (VSC E) 79% Div. 2 & 3: R. Ridge bt I. Stewart 15. 21. B. Hand (Windscale) 86% Div.4 J. Lowes (VSC G) 98% 4-6 against Surrey. No doubt Div. 4 & 5: S. Claxton bt R. Smith -19. 19, 18. Div. 2 G. Bell (Mirehouse) 100% S. Watt (VSC G) 95% match reports will be elsewhere in X.D: Brooks/Vickers bt Adams/C. Smith 16. 15. S. Warner (Wach A) 83% J. O'Prey (Mirehouse) 94% T. T. News, but mention must be I. Herbert (YM Cobras) 94% Div.5 M. Rogerson (Thorn) 100% The Burton League organised J. Staunton (RC C) made of Paul Harvey winning 3 of a visit to their Twin Town in J. Staunton (RC C) 92% his 6 sets from the No.1 position, Northern Germany, Lingen over the and the girls Kerry Hall and Julie The Westmorland League's 1st Easter holiday. Billington winning all 6 girls' singles Division title will go either to Oueen The local players entered one of and 2 of their 3 doubles. Katherine A or Natland A who are the largest tournaments in Germany The Junior 2nd team travelled to level on points with one match left. Malcolm Allsop reports from .... with 670 competitors. Nigel Holmes Chapel to play Cheshire Dave Hillbeck (O.K. A) has a 100% Adams reached the final of his 2nd with Lesley Plater making her DERBYSHIRE ~ection beating two of the record which includes a -16, 13, debut. The boys' singles were 16 win over Debbie Soothill. In favourites on the way. BILLINGTON DOMINATION shared but Penny and Lesley Div. 2 Cartmel have finished their Stuart Brooks, Pat Hall, Dave managed to win all the girls' sets in fixtures and can only be passed by Stills, Terry Gadsby and Charlie Bradley and Julie Billington domin­ a 7-3 victory. Natland C who have onlv Natland D ated the Dunlop Derbyshire Closed "Legs" Kyles all acquitted to play! In the handicaps Natland D at the Lea Green Sports Centre. Scores: themselves well. Robert Scott-Birchall bt John James 20. 13; lost to beat their C team in the Div. 2 final. Bradley's name followed father, Martin Thompson -16. -20. Heidrun Bower took third prize in Oueen Katherine A also beat their Ma~rice, onto the Men's Singles William Hollingworth bt Thompson -19.10,15: lost the Ladies' Section. Heidrun is own C team in the Div. 1 final. The Trophy; and Julie's name almost to Steve Rushton. -11, 16. -18. German and took advantage of League Closed provided plenty of following mother, Jackie, onto the Paul Knowles lost to Rushton 12. -20. -21; bt James knowing the tactical talk of the local 16. 14. upsets with the boys' title being the Women's Singles trophy. Scott-Birchall/Knowles bt James/Thompson 17.13. players. only one not to change hands. This Fourteen-years-old Bradley won a Penny Corden bt Angela Tickle -16. 16. 8. Spondon brothers, Andrew and was retained by Mark Tadross hat-trick of titles. In addition to the Lesley Plater bt Heidi Arrowsmith 18, 11. Paul Stills did well in the Junior Corden/Plater bt Tickle/Arrowsmith14. -19, 9. (O.K.) with Gordon Dwane (O.K.) Men's Singles he retained the U-1 7 Section and were unlucky not to reach the final stages. the runner-up. Gordon also came and U-14 Boys' Singles titles. Congratulations to" National Um­ In a further tournament arranged second in the handicap singles to Together with his sister Julie, pire Colin McLean who got married between Derbyshire representa­ Hillbeck. Bradley was runner-up in the on Saturday, April 6, and best tives and their hosts, Brooks and Carl Stebbing took the veterans' Mixed. wishes from all his friends in Derby­ Dave Stills fought their way to the title beating Bob Gale (Natland) 18, Twelve-years-old Julie also won shire. Also congratulaTions to Paul final with Stuart being the suc­ -15, 18. Bob had earlier beaten three titles - despite losing in the Druce who got engaged on the cessful winner. Stuart and Dave Carl's team-mate and title holder final of the Women's Singles and same day. Ray Carr (M.a. B.). But Ray gained the Mixed; taking the U-1 7 and U­ made such an irtlpression upon the prestigious Open Singles title by 14 Girls' Singles and combining DERBYSHIRE INTER-TOWN their Lingen hosts that they were beating holder and favourite Hill­ with Pat Thorley to win the LEAGUE invited to join local Clubs. beck in the best contest of Women's Doubles. It was not all table tennis however, the day, -12, 19, 11 . It was a case Division One with a trip to Holland, a boat trip M.S: q-fs: M. Kinsella bt M. Simpson: S. Yallop bt Burton 1st clinched the Div. 1 of a good defender wearing down P. Vickers 7, -17,17: I. Warner bt G. Gi1116, 17; B. down the Emms Canal, dinner a good attacker for while Dave had Billington bt N. Marples 11. 14. Championship with a 7-3 win over parties and visits to local discos ­ beaten Ray in the handicap singles s-fs: Kinsella bt Yallop 14, 18; Billington bt Warner Eastwood 1st with junior Paul where Dave Stills again im­ 17, 17. Harvey winning his 3 singles earlier his strenuous efforts in that Final: Billington bt Kinsella -17,13,12. pressed the locals with his match finally took its, toll. Carr and W.S: s-fs: To Thuy Zung bt L. Forster 15, 14: J. without loss of a game. Tony footwork. Stebbing also took the Men's Billington bt J. Forster 10, 18. Holland had 2 wins for Eastwood. The Derbyshire party attended a Doubles with a comfortable win Final: To Thuy bt Billington 20, -10, 17. P W 0 L Sets Pts civic reception at the Rathaus M.D: Kinsella/Warner bt Simpson/Yallop 7. 11. Burton 1st 6 6 0 0 43-17 12 over Andrew Dawson and Charles W.D: Billington/P. Thorley bt J. Forster/L. Forster Derby 1st 6 2 2 2 30-30 6 along with other international Usher. -16.13,18. Matlock 1st 6 1 3 2 30-30 5 teams. Eastwood 1 st 6 0 1 5 17-43 1 In the Barrow and Dist League X.D: Vickers/J. Vickers bt Billington/Billington A number of players from the -17.20,13. Vickers A proved they were the best Division Two Olympia Lingen- Laxton Club are to V.S: T. Hunt bt M. Thorley 19. 15. Derby 2 nd kept the lead in Div. 2 team of the season by winning the C.S: S. Brooks bt Thorley 18. 200. visit Burton on Friday June 14 until 1st division title. Undefeated until B.S: Billington bt G. West 10..16. with a convincing win over Alfreton Monday june 17. This will be their final match they were led by G.S: Billington bt L. Forster 18. 15. 1st with Eastwood 2 nd ma.in­ followed by a visit from members C.B.S: Billington bt R. Scott-Birchall 18, 13. taining their unbeaten record with a Neil Smith and Alan Manson both C.G.S: winner Miss J. Billington after a round­ of the German ESU Club in of whom had impressive results as robin. 6-4 win over Matlock 2 nd thanks to September. can be seen in the averages. Stan 3 wins for John Mabbitt. The top newspaper this season for A convincing 9-1 victory over Halesworth also contributed his fair P W 0 L Sets Pts table tennis coverage in Derbyshire share of wins. Clwyd at Marlpool U.R.C. clinched Derby 2nd 5 4 1 0 44- 6 9 has, once again, been the Burton the championship of Senior Div. Eastwood 2nd 5 4 1 0 35-15 9 Vickers 1st team finished in 2 nd Alfreton 1 st 5 3 1 1 30-20 7 Daily Mail and my congratulations place just ahead of Millom F. P. who 3A. Martin Kinsella was go to Bryan Holmes who has devastating. Veterans' Division finished the season unbeaten but PW 0 L Sets Pts continued his good work. didn't score enough maximum Thirteen-years-old Julie Forster Matlock 5 5 00 43- 7 10 points wins to give ,them the title. At played very well on her senior debut Burton 5 3 1 1 30-20 7 Derby 5 2 1 2 30-20 5 the bottom end of the 1st division to easily win her singles and combine with Marilyn O'Sullivan to both Millom F. P. and Vickers lose a Junior Division Harry Black reports from .... team. Roose Cons and Gleaston win the doubles. PW DL Sets Pts Chesterfield 1st 6 4 1 1 38-22 9 Scores: DURHAM take their places next season. Pat Derby 5 4 0 1 34-16 8 Martin Kinsella bt Justin Evans 11. 1 (yes ONE); bt Thomas (Gleaston) and Mark Eastwood 5 3 1 1 30-20 7 Paul Griffiths 9. 8. FINAL HOME VICTORY Buxton 5 3 02 27-23 6 Cresswell (Roose Cons) proved to Stephen Yallop lost to Griffiths -17, -16: bt Terry be the best Div. 2 players. The Turner 17, -9, 19. BURTON LEAGUE Durham completed their County young players of Vickers E and Philip Vickers bt Turner 9, 14: bt Evans -20.12.12. fixtures on April 6 with an 8-2 Vickers G took the Div. 3 and 4 Kinsella/Vickers bt Griffiths/Evans 11. 20. The Burton League were very victory at home to Cheshire II. Marilyn O'Sullivan bt Karen Buckle -.20. 13, 17. titles respectively and Roose Cons C Julie Forster bt Ann Walker 9. 8. pleased with the entry for their Durham made two changes from gained the Div. 5 title. O'Sullivan/Forster bt Buckle/Walker 17. 19. Championships, despite Mark their previous match, David 26 County Notes

Godbold coming in for Tony Gelder. maximums with Don Maclvor chip­ Handicap Cup when they defeated matters in my hands. I cannot while Lynne Yarnell replaced Shirley ping in with a win over JirTlmy Shiney Row CA by 699 to 652 in promise the in depth reporting from Gelder. Nicholson. the Philadelphia League. George the tournament circuit that John Durham opened thei r account Parkin and Joe Young who re­ gave us. but I will do my best! with a win by Stephen George over NORTHERN REGION LEAGUE presented Washington C in the I must start by recording the tragic Keith Deaville and the lead was Handicap Cup contested the outcome of the County Premier The race for the league title is quickly extended to 4-0 following Individual Handicap final which week-end on our own hallowed soil between three teams - North victories for Godbold and David Parkin won by three points. 120 to at Wanstead. namely the relegation Ormesby Pavilion. Redcar Insur­ Blackburne and the women's 11 7 . Tony Gelder won the open of our senior team to Division 2. As ance Services and Washington and doubles. The men's doubles was singles title in the closed cham­ far as I can tell we have not been all have to meet each other lost but George redeemed himself pionships and also the Div. 1 there since pre-Chester days. although Washington stake their by beating Paul Hanson. Debbie singles. Throughout the week-end Skylet claim with recent victories over ICI Maguire secured the other Cheshire Hetton Meths A are 1st Division Andrew was superb and remained Cassel Works (8-0) and Redcar I.S. win by beating Linda Spensley. champions. 3 points ahead of unbeaten. Unfortunately our back­ (7 -1). Positions: Washington A with Great Lumley a up squad of David Newman. Kevin DURHAM COUNTY LEAGUE P WOLF A Pts further point behind. Washington C Caldon. Desmond Chanlery arid Redcar I.S. 11 8 1 2 59 29 17 won Div. 2. Tony Penny were unable to support Sunderland A. the champions of N. Orms. Pav. 8 8 0 0 56 8 16 him with any singles wins at all. the Senior Division. completed their Washington 9 7 0 2 53 19 14 SUN ALLIANCE fixtures with a 9-1 win over Durham which really made our chances of SUNDERLAND CLOSED staying up slim. Added to that Lisa whilst Peterlee finished off with a AROUND THE LEAGUES Played at Crowtree Leisure Centre 10-0 home win over Bishop Hayden and Elaine Sayer. our girls. on March 30. Peter McQueen found the going very tough. Auckland with Bill Reay. Norman In Peterlee, the Community won themen's singles title in which Hunt and Paul Smith bringing off Centre have won the Div. 1 title only one seed failed to make the The position might have been very Peterlee's first win in three from Whitbread A whilst Yohden quarters. namely Robert Reed who different had we beaten Lancashire in our opening match. as perhaps matches. Philadelphia A were Hall School B denied their A team lost to David Bissett. we deserved to do. At 4-4. held to a 5-5 draw by Darlington the Div. 2 title. In the closed Brilliant attacking play by Phil Newman. normally unbeatable in whose Allan Thompson beat John championships Bill reay was the Stafford resulted in him beating Cliff these situations. faced Shaun Crawford. Tony Langley and Mike winner of the Open Singles. the Olsson at this stage in which Browne. but the fates decreed that Darkes and further combined with Open Doubles being won by Stephen George ousted Tom the young Lancastrian should Don Maclvor to win the doubles. Norman Hunt and Alan Jenkins. Robson. Bissett lost to Tony Gelder. emerge the winner of a heart­ Sunderland C went down 1-9 to Other resu Its: and McQueen overcame David stopping encounter. After that Philadelphia B represented by Dale B.S: Paul Young; Godbold. George had the more dif­ everything went wrong. and we Aitkenhead. James Cowler and G.S: Judith Grant; ficult semi but beat Gelder (-1 6. 12. Colin Eltring­ U-15 B.S: Garry Collins; even lost to a Surrey team which U-15 G.S: Grant; 17) whilst McQueen romped home even their most ardent supporter ham. the latter making his seasonal V.S: Jenkins; 10. 11 against Stafford. In the final debut. Shirley Gelder was Sunder­ DIV. 2: Angela Wiffen; C.S: Jenkins could only class as weak. lacking as Team of 3: Collins. Peter Hewitson and Hunt. McQueen tota Ily outplayed George it did Max Crimmins and David land's only winner beating Eltring­ in the first game. lost the second. Hannah. ham 15 and 10. Consett SC A remained unbeaten but recovered to take the decider. The only match played in the to record a fine title success in the Neither of the top seeds in the Now we must look to our younger Junior Division saw peterlee defeat Stanley and District League 33 women's singles reached the final brigade for the future. and I am Sunderland 7-3 to retain the title. points ahead of Stanley DHSS. The both going out at the penultimate thinking particularly of Steve Dermot Ledwith. Ian Dagg and Individual Handicap tournament stage. defending champion. Shirley Dorking. son of the legendary Ray. Edward Coxon gained the home was held on March 18 sponsored Gelder. losing to Lynne Yarnell. and Richard Darnell. and further ahead set$ all beating Garry Collins. Final by Neil Cranston. Insurance Broker Lynne Bainbridge playing second Damiam Holland. that scourge of lead positions: of Stanley. John Russell was the fiddle to Linda Spensley. Lynne the tournament referees. winner off scratch beating Sam Yarnell was the eventual winner. This brings me to much more SENIOR DIVISION Thurston -23.19.13 in the final. Paul Smith. the defending pleasant tidings. I was absolutely PWDLPts Russell picked up another two titles veterans' singles title holder. and delighted with the performances of Sunderland A 8 8 00 31 in the Stanley Closed held on March No. 1 seed. was beaten in the first our junior squad in the second stage Sunderland B 8 5 1 2 24 31 at Consett with another victory round by Larry Cartmel. The event of the Junior Premier matches at St. Peterlee 8 5 2 1 23 over Thurston in the men's singles was won by Tom Bainbridge. Neots. Considering their collective Philadelphia A 8 5 1 2 21 adding the doubles with J. Jackson. Michael Roughley won both the lack of experience it was a great Thurston came into his own by boys' and U-1 5 boys' titles whilst effort to finish level fourth with winning the Youth Singles and Jeanette Roberts won the girls' Derbyshire. I was rather surprised Leading Averages doubles with Paul Shield. P W L Average title. that Murray corbin said that our A. Gelder (Sund A) 23 22 1 95.6% Northumbria Centre A won the 1st team "played reasonably well". He R. Reed (Sund A) 14 13 1 92.8% Division title in the Sunderland & Results: did not even mention Bernie P. Stafford (Sund A) 23 185 78.2% District League with Dunlop SC A M.S: P. McQueen bt S. George 10. -18.15. Laza rus. who must be one of the N. Herrington (Sund B) 24 186 75.0% W.S: L. Yarnell bt L. Spensley 21. 11. T. Bainbridge (Sund B) 24 177 70.8% (Div. 2). General Hospital (Div. 3) most under-rated players around. and St. Gabriel's Coaching Centre A M.D: D. Godbold/C. Olsson bt D. Mcivor/A. Thompson -17.15.16. At the first week-end he reduced (Div. 4). St. Gabriel's achieved a W.D: L. Bainbridge/Yarnell bt S. Gelder/Spensley Paul Savins to near speechlessness JUNIOR DIVISION remarkable double for. in addition 19.11. and only lost to Cunningham and PW D L Pts to their Div. 4 title success. they X.D: Macl\ior/Bainbridge bt A. and S. Gelder 15.16. Dixon. Here he gained a priceless V.S: T. Bainbridge bt G. Bissett 16. 19. Peterlee 440014 also won the Team Handicap Cup B.S: M. Roughley bt N. Thornley 17. 17. point for us against Middlesex by Philadelphia A 4 3 01 13 by defeating Div. 4 rivals Southwick G.S: J. Roberts bt C. Woods 3. 11. beating Philip Szekeres at the last Philadelphia B 4 2 02 8 Centre B by 690 points to 61 7. The U·15 B.S: Roughley bt P. Swih 14, 19. gasp when we were 4-5 down and Individual Handicap Singles was an even more priceless win against won by 11-years-old Jonathan Derbyshire when he took the final Leading Averages Goss who defeated c1ubmate Chris singles after we were 5-4 up! P W L Average Smith by 100 points to 92. I must say that I was bewildered to P. Young (P'lee) 11 11 0 100.0% Presentation Night was on April read that Murray thought that M. Roughley (Ph A) 12 11 1 92.5% Alan Shepherd reports from .... N. Thornley (p'lee) 9 8 1 88.8% 12 at the Barnes Hotel where Middlesex had taken to heart P. Swift (Ph A) 12 102 88.3% League President Harold Coombs previous strictures about their kit M. Chang (Ph A) 12 9 3 75.0% and Simon Woods. the representa­ ESSEX when they took part in the Senior HALEX NATIONAL LEAGUE tive of Sun Alliance Insurance COMPETITION TOO GREAT fact not a single one of their players Group. presented the trophies. wore their registered colours. So Washington returned to winning First Division title in the South As you can see. our regular scribe who is kidding whom? Then I read ways when Ormesby III travelled to Shields League was won by Tyne John Holland. finding that the the incredible comments by Iris Sulgrave CA on April 21 and were Dock YC A and. in Div. 2. Brinkburn cOrTlpetition from that man in the Moss in Middlesex Notes that her beaten 7-1 . Tony Gelder. Philip CA A were the cha mpions. Isle of Wight was too great. has County would like its players to look Stafford and Chris Blake gained Washington TTC C won the Team retired from the scene. and left smart. but until they raise some 27 County Notes

money, they will continue to field Michael O'Driscoll flourished in would have been impossible to plan 30-13. G. Greening 27-12. A. Vale "as many players as possible" both the Cadet and Junior Doubles. it deliberately, but. first let's set the 30-11 . without regard to smartness. As I Finally I am sure everyone will join scene for the final round of the It is very gratifying that the Spon­ read that. it means that Middlesex me in our happiness at seeing our matches. sors, Providence Capitol. have are determined to ignore the popular County Secretary back in After 7 rounds Neil Taylor's team agreed to sponsor the League yet Regulations of the County Cham­ action and in good health, after the were unbeaten and they had a lead again next season. pionships. This seems to me operation she underwent im­ of 4 points over Darren Griffin's And finally upon the County Pre­ deplorable coming from the County mediately after leaving Harlow, team, and 5 points over Graham mier League, very grateful thanks to which has won the title two years where she performed as diligently Slack's team, but they had to play its Chairman John Boyd for suppl'y­ running. as usual as Umpires Controller. Griffin's Tornados twice, both ing the above information. Although I was referee of the matches being crucial. Then Neil clubs in Cheltenham", writes Dave Essex Junior Open at Harlow Taylor took a job in Dorset and was Shill. "based at the St. Mark's Com­ recently, I will still say that the unavailable, his place being taken munity Centre." Rachel Reid (1 3) from Brentwood by Gloucester Junior Dale Saun­ During their long history, St. gasp when we were 4-5 down and Alf Pepperd reports from.... ders in the 8th round. Dale did well Mark's have never been fortunate an even more priceless win against GLOU'CESTERSHIRE to win 2 sets, but his elder brother enough to win the Cheltenham 1st Derbyshire when he took the final Craig, for the very first time, lost all Division, often finishing runners-up singles after we were 5-4 up! As our sport advances well into the his and they went down 5-4 to as they have done for the past three 80's the time has surely come for I must say that I was bewildered to Andrew Golding's team. Mean­ seasons. the E.T.T.A. and high ranking read that Murray thought that while Griffin's team were in spark­ The Club has two County-ranked County Administrators to realise Middlesex had taken to heart ling form and beat Steve More­ players, Richard Russell (Avon) and that hanging on to old dogmas and previous strictures about their kit man's team 7-2, while Slack's team Frank Jones (Glos), who both de­ ideas in a rapidly changing en­ when they took part in the' Senior chalked up 6 points v Richard serve medals for outstanding ser­ vironment is not really on, simply fact not a single one of their players Russell's side, this reduced the lead vice. because modern problems require wore their registered colours. So of Taylor's team to one point over Opponents became accustomed modern outlooks. Critics of our who is kidding whom? Then I read Griffin's team and to three points to Richard Russell travelling up from sport (and there are many) are the incredible comments by Iris over Slack's side. Bristol during his University days, always asking questions and the Moss in Middlesex Notes that her In the 9th round, Griffin's team but they thought they had seen the answers of ten or so years ago are County would like its players to look beat Taylor's team 6-3, while last of him when he took up perhaps no longer valid. smart. but until they raise some ,Slack's team ran up seven against employment in much The E. T.T.A. and workers in our money, they will continue to field Andrew Golding's team: so at the earlier this year. Such is the player's sport are not magicians - there is no "as many players as possible" start of the last round Griffin's team Character however that he recently magic wand to wave - but this without regard to smartness. As I had 47 points, Slack's 46 and undertook a 200 mile round trip should not debar us from seeking read that. it means that Middlesex Taylor's 45. For the final round after a day's work to boost the new ideas. are determined to ignore the Mark Owen, the Hereford County Saints challenge for that elusive Take County matches as one Regulations of the County Cham­ player, was available and he took title. example. I think most enthusiasts pionships. This seems to me over Taylor's position. Meanwhile Frank Jones is re­ would agree, they are poorly at­ deplorable coming from the County Slack's team beat Golding's team nowned for his heroics in the face of tended. Why then do we not make which has won the title two years 7-2 to give them 53 points. On the sustained injury and has achieved more use of our Leisure Centres in­ running. next table Griffin's team were lead­ some amazing results whilst hop­ stead of some out of the way ing 4-3 so, if they won their last two ping about on one foot. when at full Although I was referee of the draughty Village Halls. Run them at sets, they too would have 53 points fitness he is fully capable of beating Essex Junior Open at Harlow one set date all over the Country in (in the event of a tie there would be any player in the County. Last recently, I will still say that the Leisure Centres, where perhaps this a count back of games won and season he beat the County No 1 Tournament was a great success, would bring in more genuine en­ lost) but cards of previous matches Darren Griffin, also Steve Moreman and ran perfectly to schedule, with thusiasts (both players and admini­ were not available at the venue and and Martyn Lane. the Finals commencing when they strators). If this were done a similar no one quite knew what result a Another St. Mark's'crock', is long­ were supposed to. No small credit situation would be created that count back would produce. serving club Secretary, Dave 'Ten­ for all this was due to our Organiser, already exists at most 1- and 2-star In the battle of the number 2's be­ nis Elbow' Shill. nowadays res­ Mr. Barry Grainger. There were Tournaments, thus giving the true tween Alan Giles (Taylor's Pom­ tricted to playing left-handed in Div some fine performances by Essex enthusiasts the opportunity to meet ITlies) and Martyn Lane (Griffin's 4. Dave's place in the 'A' team squad players, some of which I have socially. Tornados) the score reached deuce has been filled by Peter Slack, who mentioned elsewhere in this issue. Our final County match of the sea­ in the third. Twice Alan had set is very well known in Midland Perhaps the greatest achievement son v Hampshire presented us with point. but Martyn drew level then League Veteran circles. was by 11 -years-old Alison Gower, rather treacherous weather con­ took advantage of his first set point St. Mark's 'B' team of Godfrey who had a win over Julie Brion ditions for most of the way to to win 24-22, so all depended on Browning, Dave Vye, Ben Boulton (Berks) No. 45 on the Ranking List Hambleton Village Hall. but once the clash of the number 1's Griffin and Charlie Carter, have been and thus joins that august there Keir Donaldson and his team and Owen. Mark won the first 15 leading Div 2 for most of the company, leapfrogging over her made us very welcome and, prior to but Darren levelled with 19. In the season, but after recent setbacks it older sister Kate, who, to date, is leaving, hot bangers and beans cer­ vital third both players had leads but looks a's if they too may have to be only No. 20 on the Cadet list! Then tainly prepared us well for the jour­ lost them, until the score reached satisfied with the runners-up spot. there was the almost unknown ney home. 19-all, but amid high tension Mark Captain of St. Mark's 'C' is John Rachel Reid (1 3) from Brentwood Yes we lost again, nothing new, won the last 2 points, thus re­ Boyd who contributes so much to who had a win over the ranked Lisa we haven't won one yet. and now stricting Griffin's team to a 5-4 win the sport as an administrator. Coulson (Berks). that we shall be back in the 3 rd Divi­ and to a total of 52 points. Super-Veteran Reg Jenkins, still Our three delightful girls, Tanya sion next season it seems only Holland, Lisa Hayden and Gillian sensible to me that our County Final League Table Patten, all had good victories. teams, Senior and Junior, should P. w. L. Pts. Tanya and Lisa have been get down to some serious practice Slack's Savages 10 7 3 53 mentioned in my Tournament this summer. Not too early - not too Griffin's Tornados 10 7 3 52 Report but not Gillian who did late, BUT WELL IN TIME TO BE Taylor's POlTlmies 10 7 3 49 herself no harm at all by having a PREPARED. Golding's Golddiggers 10 4 6 41 win over higher ranked Helen Moreman's Muppets 10 3 7 41 Broomhead (Yorks). PROVIDENCE CAPITOL Russell's Razzle-dazzlers 10 2 8 32 The microphone resounded COUNTY throughout the week-end with Leading Point Scorers: going strong at the age of 80, is in plaintive requests for Damian The last three rounds brought an ex­ Nol's N. Taylor played 21 won 21. charge of the '0' team. Holland to report to one table or citing climax, with the winners and Griffin 27-24. G. Slack and S. Most of the members have been another, and deputations had to be runners-up being decided by the Moreman 27-22. A. Golding 24­ with the club for a number of years, sent to various quarters to find him last two points of the very last 19. No 2's. D. Smith 30-16. S. and it must be admitted that the (once as far as Macdonalds!). game. Indeed, with so many factors Callum 27-14. P. Wood 30-14. M. average age is on the high side. This­ Despite all this his partnership with contributing to this thrilling final. it Larle 24-13. No 3s. C. Saunders season has seen the launch of a new 28 County Notes

team, compnslng Mike Brown, mir)istration has always depended Junior team. Alan also mentions not ing Richard Russell, 11, 15, 18. Steve Chandler and Joe Hefter who on common-sense and good sound to forget the Cadets who finished Russell now working in London have succeeded in winning promo­ judgement. third in the West Midland League came down specially for the event. tion from Div 4 at their first attempt. It would be fair to say that for the behind very strong Launceston and The Mixed was won by Heather The fact that St. Mark's players past 25 years the backbone of Pontesbury sides. Well done - Keith Colwill/William Dawe who beat seldom move elsewhere is indica­ Stroud's management Committee Rodway, Andrew Stratford, John Jenny Ellery/Griffin, 19, 15. tive of the contentment within the has been two ever- presents, Les Pobjoy and Steve Rodway. Well The Boys' Singles was won by club. There is an overriding concern Smith has been the League Secre­ done Lads. Dale Saunders who beat Lawrence that the game should be played in tary for that period and also, for Symonds -19, 12, 20. Open the right spirit, and the lack of a 'Win most if it, has been doing the com­ STROUD SCHOOLS Doubles title went to William at all costs' approach has probably bined job of Sec-Treasurer. Dave Senior: These Championships pawe/Griffin who beat Peter made the difference between fin­ Lewis has been the Match Secre­ were held at Marling School and re­ Wood/David Smith 1 5, 12, and ishing first and second on at least tary for the same period, and be­ the Women's Singles provided a one occasion, BUT DOES IT tween them they have given a great triumph for the County's No 1 REALLY MATTER. record service for which the League Junior - Jenny Ellery who beat Heather Colwill 14 and 4. In the NEWS FROM STROU'D October 1985 will be a real mile­ fJUCNII stone in the history of the Stroud 'EItHA',IIH'(J/" HAVE and District League. 'Fifty years ago THE'.~1) a small band of enthusiasts organ­ WAITE' (J/ITI/, ~' 1I/1IIHE'//! ised the starting of our League' .'(, I !.~~~~/'

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G - Gloucester, C - Cheltenham and S - Stroud members should be truly thankful. suited in a new name being en­ Senior Men 1. Darren Griffin (G) The attitude of the League has graved on the Trophy. 2. Neil Taylor (S) writes Ray Westbury, and adds 'it always been to look forward, and Marling School defeated last 3. Andrew Golding 'IS) would be well to remember that the the recent venture of a News Letter year's champions Highwood by an 4. Graham Slack (e) has proved to be very successful. It aggregate score of 14-6 with Ian 5. Steve Moreman (G) mEmy hours of pleasure, enjoyed by 6. William Dawe (G) countless numbers of participants, has created much interest and open Pooler and Steve Rodway being un­ 7. Sylvester Callum (e) are indeed thanks to their fore­ discussion, and although the Editor beaten for the Champions. B. David Smith (G) thought and enterprise'. (Dave Pobjoy) often complains Junior: Here again a new name will 9. Martyn Lane (G) 10. Frank Jones (e) The present Chairman of the about the lack of contributors from appear on the Trophy with last 11. Peter Wood (G) League, John Bunn, is compiling a the rank and file, he can be well year's runner-up Minchinhamp­ 12. Craig Saunders (G) pleased with his efforts. ton, this year taking pole position. booklet on the League's long his­ Boys tory, and he has uncovered many Stroud has not confined its activi­ The Minchinhampton trio of 1. Saunders fascinating facts about those very ties to its own Parish. It has been a Andrew Thompson, Matthew 2. Dale Saunders (G) early days. It would be most inter­ strong supporter of the County Payne and Andrew Cluer dropped 3. Lawrence Symonds (G) 4. Tony Wilson (G) esting to speculate how today's Association, and has provided only one set in achieving their 5. Howard Williams (S) leading players would have fared many Officers for that body and success. 6. Adam Peck (e) then, without the technological ad­ there many Officers for that body, 7. Keith Rodway (S) and there is no reason to fear that STROUD'S FINALS RESULTS 8. Neil Gingell (S) vances of today's specialist rubbers. 9. Gary Thomas (G) John hopes to have his booklet the next 50 years will not be as suc­ J. D: Suzanne Webley/Howard Williams bt Neil Gingell 10. Steven Hodges (G) /Keith Rodway 17. -9. 13. 11. Adrian Stailey (e) ready for the 50th Anniversary, and cessful as the past. O.S. S.F's: Peter Harris btTracyWatkins 12. -17.16. 12. Steven Rodway (S) it's sure to be good reading, a Thank you Ray Westbury for that Steve Davies bt Alan Giles 19. 24. O. D: John Bright/Watkins bt Harris/John Bunn 12. reflec-tion of all the hard work and report. 15. Senior Women time that he is putting into the Still with the Stroud League: A B.S: Williams bt Paul Vick 14. 16. 1. Cathy Robb (e) project. report from 007V2 My special X. D: Alan Duke/Watkins bt Harris/Suzanne Webley 2. Christine lacopi (G) 19.10. . 3. Jenny Ellery (G) V.S: Ray Poole bt Bright 21. 16. The League has always been Stroud Agent, Alan Lardner, who 4. Heather Colwill (G) W. S: Watkins bt Webley 17. 15. blessed by having good manage­ only naturally sings the praises of O.S. Final: Harris bt Davies 15. 15. 5. Julia Evans (e) ment Committees, many of its par­ the Juniors (Williams, Gingell and 6. Julie Bearcroft (e) Rodway) who between them won GLOUCESTER FINALS 7. June Hall (e) ticipating clubs come from outlying 8. Julie Phillips (S) villages - well away from the centre the Midland Junior League Div 4, a A capacity crowd saw Darren 9. Clare Symonds (G) of Stroud, and the League ad- first ever success for any Stroud Griffin retain his singles title by beat- 10. Suzanne Webley (S) 29 County Notes

Girls because she had not been ranked in to help Michael' on his path to the Applin while Paul Bignall won the 1. Ellery time and now in this match a National Cadet Rankings. I hope U-13 title. 2. Symonds 3. Webley shambles over travelling arrange­ now all will be forgotten and he The GOSPORT AND FARE­ 4. Dawn Bowles (C) ments. Hardly the way to treat your will take his rightful place in the HAM League Div. 1 finished in 5. Nikkie Clarke (C) county champion! Ramish Bhalla ­ Hampshire Junior team next the same order at the top as last 6. Jenny Egan (C) 7. Cheryl Fannin (G) yes he does play for Hampshire not season. year with the Fareham 'Blue' 8. Caroline Stainer (S) Surrey as suggested in the last I am afraid I have received no infor­ tea m of Ala n Long, Peter 9. Elizabeth Turner (C) Table Tennis News - was again on mation from the HTTA League Parsons and Andy Whitcher, 10. Leila Abdulla (C) song and won both his singles, Secretary on the inter-town leagues with reserve Bob Cox, winning 11. Caroline Thompson (S) 12. Lystra Maisey (C) while Graham Toole and Derek and can only report on the junior the championship from Gene­ Holman each lost to Darren Griffin division where Gen. Sec. Harold ration II, 'Galaxies' and Severn-Sound and combined to lose to Griffin and Aldbury has sent me the tables after Fareham 'Amber'. Phil Wheaton Independent Local Radio Steve Moreman at 'deuce' in the the second set of matches, which of AR E Amazons finished top of third in the doubles. The women's read: Div. 1 averages with 92%. This season I have recorded 29 events were won comfortabJy with Centra I Sports Tornados took regular weekly broadcasts, one live Cheryl and Jill Green winning a DIVISION I the Div. 2 title. Generation II 'Broadcast lasting 5 rrlinutes from P W D L F A Pts singles each and combining for the 'Meteors' the third and Knowle the Gloucester Leisure Centre on Aldershot 4 4 0030 10 8 doubles. The Junior team and both Bournemouth A 4 2 1 1 24 16 5 'hawks' the fourth. In the the Beneficial Cotswold Junior Se­ Veteran teams finished in the Southampton A 4 2 1 1 22 18 5 Closed on Iy two of last season's lect and in conclusion have had the Southampton B 4 1 o 3 11 29 2 middle of the table. There is talk winners retained their titles. In pleasure of 14 individual Radio In­ Basingstoke 4 0 0 413 27 0 about the need for a second county the men's singles none of terviews - with Players and Admini­ team to be entered next season. DIVISION II the top four seeds reached the strators all of which have been Portsmouth A 5 4 o 1 33 17 8 Certainly it is unfortunate players of final. Whitcher, the holder, lost heard over the air. My thanks to Bournemouth B 5 2 1 2 23 27 5· the ability of Cheryl, Kathy, Jill, Sara Portsmouth B 5 1 1 3 21 29 3 in the semi to Keith Childs -10, everyone for their co-operation. Hammond and Barbara Clark on the Winchester 3 0 2 1 13 17 2 13, 14 who in turn lost in the BITS AND PIECES female side cannot be guaranteed final to Long who had beaten regular county play. Also on the. Jaques Generation of Fareham John Dubber 15, -16, 17 in the At last year's County A. G. M. I pro­ male side there is a wish to use a followed their excellent draw with other semi. The holder of the posed that the Warner Shield Tour­ second team as a stepping stone the champions Ellenborough with a women's singles, Jan Turley, nament should be shelved. Mv pro­ between the Junior and Senior sad 'whitewash' at the hands of failed to arrive for her serrli position fell flat on its face and a teams. However, the stumbling Ormesby. The poor match, the first against Wendy Lewis. Ann decision to retain it yet again for blocks are the costs and finding a time I can remember saying that of Abrahams beat Junior Laura season 1984-85 held good. team captain. the Jaques team, was due to them Savaka 14 & 9 in the semi that Now will some kind person any­ The revised ranking list for the being forced to field two reserves: was played and went on to beat where in the County please inform Juniors issued on March 1 is: The only tight sets involved Kevin Wendy in the final 7 & 14. In the me why, this season, has NOT ON E 1. Paul Hudless (Aid) Satchell. I felt sorry for Jaques for Juniors Adrian Walton beat WARNER SHIELD MATCH BEEN 2. Sean Pickin (Bas) they were forced to postpone the Richard Gorman -9, 12, 21 in PLAYED? 3. Paul Lawrence (Aid) original fixture for, I thought. pretty the serrli, while Ian Jones beat At the time of writing Nina 4. Paul Whyton (And) thin reasons, when Ormesby had James Mortimer 14 &14. In the Tsakarisianos is convalescing in 5. Richard Mandair (So) 'star' players involved elsewhere. final Jones won 19 & 14. The Greece after her major operation for 6. Mark Thorne (So) Ormesby, however, being a big veterans' title was retained by back disorders. She has not played 7. Stuart Ottley (Bas) club have the strength to find good Brian Pitcher with a final win at all this past season, but we wish 8. Jason Hickes (Bas) reserves while Jaques fulfilled the over' Paul Wilding. Whitcher her well upon her return to normal 9. Baljinder Gill (So) new fixture date with two very weak and Parsons retained the Men's health and table tennis. 10. Jason White (Bas) players. doubles title. The mixed went to In conclusion may I take this 11. Martin Johnstone (So) Parsons and Laura Savaka who I will finish my season's reporting opportunity to thank the many kind 12. Robert Kinnison (Bas) beat Dave James and Betty with a round-up of the local friends who have hel ped to keep 13. Matthew Crammond (Aid) Shaw in the final 15 & 8. Keith Leagues from whom I have this Gloucestershire Column alive ­ 14. Philip Davenport (Bas) Davies, the Gosport Vice­ received information. From Alan Lardner and Ray Westbury 15. Dominic Giles (Aid) Chairman, was in charge of a BOURNEMOUTH I am indebted from Stroud, Peter Slack, John well organised and smooth Boyd and Dave Shill from Chelten­ as usual to the 21 Up magazine Clearly this list is composed after from Harold Pearce. I note that Elsie ham, and Bryan Merrett from Glou­ New charrlpions of the PORTS­ the Harrlpshire Junior closed and Carrington, resident in Bourne­ cester. Have a lovely summer and MOUTH Div. 1 are the Cowplain while it is difficult to criticise I did hopefully see you next October. mouth, is to be honoured by the 'Blue' team of Mark Bleakley, Ken wonder about Luang La who lost in award of the Geoff Harrower trophy Burton, Ray Lush and Pete the Southampton Junior final. He at the ETTA AGM. I am sure all her Woodacre just pipping champions had a difficult draw in the friends in the county will join me in Generation II Aces at the post. A Hampshire and is not ranked at all congratulating her on .this well­ surprising defeat for Generation to David Cosway reports from .... despite four other Southampton deserved honour. In the individual third team Hambledon 'Swallows' players appearing. Luang came championships the evergreen ended their hopes of retaining the HAMPSHIRE over as one of the 'Boat People' Trevor Smith of 'Merton won the title. Held for the first time at the RELEGATION AVOIDED from Vietnam and has impressed men's singles beating Steve Davies prestigious Mountbatten Centre the not only with his play but his tem­ of North in the final 19 &7. Harold Closed was not without its Hampshire Senior team reserved perament and personality. Unfor­ rates Tracey Scott-Pawson as his problems. The awaited clash in the their best performance for their last tunately this was his last season as a 'player of the tournament' and with Men's singles between Toole and match and their 7-3 win over Junior. While on the subject of a win over Debbie Applin in the Bleakley failed to materialise when Gloucs. was sufficient to keep them juniors I must refer again to the women's singles, a win over Trevor Mark did not arrive. He thought the above Essex lion sets average and regrettable situation regarding Srrlith in the Div. 1 final and com­ tournament was the following avoid relegation. While Kier Michael Auchterlonie. Michael was bining with Sarah Thomas to win week! Graham beat Graham Pointer Donaldson's coaching, and cap­ born in Hampshire, lives in the women's doubles, I think he is 10 & 7 to reach the final where he taincy may have worked in Hampshire, plays club table tennis right. M. Toole of New Milton won met Andy Bugdon who had beaten the end, his management must in Harrlpshire and is coached in the veterans' title after an Mike Gurney in the semi -1 7, 13, still be suspect. Doubts about Hampshire. Despite these factors 'expedite' final against Bunny Ellis. 15. A tight first game in the final but Kathy Ridgard's availability led to Wiltshi're insist on calling him theirs. Leanne Harman and Rodney Toole retained his title 21 & 15. In Cheryl Buttery - Kierans, being The ETTA ranking list class him as Thomas won the mixed against the Women's singles Jan Turley recalled on the day as standby and Wiltshire despite the fact that the Paul and Ddebbie Applin. Rodney arrived this time for the semi against being needed. Kathy has not had Wiltshire appeal against Hamp­ Paul and Debbie Applin. Rodney Wendy Lewis and won -13,15, 12 the best of times with the County shire's refusal to release_ him was Thomas also took the premier title while in the other semi Laura team since being recalled follow~ng turned down. All very unfortunate with a win over Ellis and the junior Savaka beat Mary Warren 19 & 17 . her county tournament win. Her and a slight against the people in event beating Jason Hegarty. The In the final Jan was taken close by sets in the first match were negated Hampshire who have done so much U-15 Juniors went to Debbie the promising Junior Laura before 30 County Notes

winning the title 14, -19, 14. Laura County Champion, she has helped on Wednesday 24th April. Richard leading player is off to Germany, but had her revenge when she joined youngsters in playing in a lower Hale School. at least HE will continue to play fellow Junior Lisa Rice to win the division and giving her team mates A.G,M, 22nd May, Richard Hale table tennis. That too tells in starker Women's doubles final over Jan encouragement. She refused to School. terms the story I have tried to unveil and Wendy Lewis 17, 15. In the enter the Div. 3 toumament which L••d.... pta pta in these columns. The whole thing corresponding Men's event Lush she obviously could have won, and PremierM.S.D. I 20 Hertford I 17 is so ridiculously sad ... mass de­ and Woodacre beat Gumey and would not accept the Owen Booker Div 1 Police I 21 Hoddesdon II 21 fections at the grass roots and 2 Eagles I 22 M.S.D. II 22 Norman Stagg, 18, -14, 12. Ray Cup for the top average because 3 Haileybury B.C. I 25 Cheshunt IV 24 departures at the top. That is how added another veterans' title to his she was playing below her 4 Consumers Assn. 27 Fairview 24 low this fabulous sport of ours has collection with a -21. 16, 8 final standard. Well done Kathy! In the sunk. There must be better ways to win over Stagg. In the Juniors Philip Closed Ely convincingly retained his ST ALBANS LEAGUE run things than this. Watson beat Laura Savaka 13 & Men's singles title with a semi-final 15. Stagg had some success when win over Jeff Mitchell and a final After a gap of two seasons the he joined Mary Barren for a mixed victory over Mark Holt. Kathy closed toumament was held over Now to the local news... victory over Charlie Charles and Jan Ridgard predictably won the the weekend 12th-14th April at De I proved a better prophet in respect Women's singles but was taken by Turley 18. -14.11. Havilland's Sports and Social Club's of the World Championships (domi­ In SOUTHAMPTON Snows A surprise and to a third game by table tennis hall. nated by penholder players with some excellent hitting by Celia L••der. pta pta again comfortably won the premier short pimples) than in my own land division title with their team of Chris Patterson. Kathy gained a further Div 1 NapsbufY 23 St Albans 18 D.H.C. 32 S1. Michaels B 25 where I had confidently predicted Wilshere. Terry Bruce. Jeff Mitchell title combining with her Worthy Cottonmill 30 Napsbury A 26 that Ryde would keep their 1st Down Junior team mate Jeff Giles Mar. Baptist 34 Post Office 28 and Ken Giles. Four 1's A finished Division Title. but Sandown beat to win the mixed over Eddie Milsom Mar. Baptist B 25 Brit. Tel. 24 runners-up and with a team of them 6-4 thanks to a Roger Hookey Toole, Thomas. Mark Wilding and and Dorrie Bames. Mitchell and Div 1 S. Greep 95.8G. Tyler 87.5 hat-trick. I saw this excellent match. Rowe Bennett took the Men's Nick Frost had the players to beat 2 M. Lyons 98 M. Patterson 94 No Roger next season as he has left doubles with a win over Nigel 3 D. Holmes 93.3 P. Styles 89.9 Snows but lack of commitment us - as I wrote in my previous notes. and inability to field their top players Lodders and Milsom. Rowe added 4 Rose gO Coleman 84 5 Carolyn Martin 91 Andy Couglan too is off - back to the veterans' title with another vic­ against the top teams meant the Wales - and Sandown will have to tory over Eddie. The Junior Snow team were not pushed as start building a team again, but. champion was Trevor Collins who they should have been. Guess who wherever they are, this will be a beat Simon Harding. Trevor had managed the Four 1's team! night to remember. Veteran Don Cartridge led his Alpha earlier narrowly lost the Div. 3 John Prean looks.... C team to the Div. 1 title by a single title Steve King. Steve Hatch won point from Romsey A the Div. 2 final against Dave Hall. BEYOND THE In the SOUTH EAST HANTS Well that's about all for this ISLE OF WIGHT More entries than the Closed... end of season tOl.lmament the season. I am sorry if I have not A FAREWELL TO ARMS That is what our annual 'Hard Bat' shock defeat was of leading player reported on your league but the (With apologies to continues to attract. It is, of course, Blealkey by Gumey in the Men's answer is in your own hands. Emest Hemingway) a fun event. as few still play with singles but the championship went 'Bamas', but has given us some to Woodacre who beat Mike in the My postbag has been fuller than tremendous evenings. C. P. became final. Mark Wilding and Bugdon usual. Many of my pen friends the first 'sponger' to break the grip won the open doubles defeating wanted to know whether my 'ban' of the 'professionals', particularly Portsmouth champions Lush and was total or partial. The question Graham Brimson' who has won in 3 Woodacre in the final. The Harry Stevens reports from .... is academic. While my county of th'e last 4 seasons. That was the Cowplain 'Royals' team of notes appeared as usual. an article Final and the Intemational lost the Woodacre. Ken Burton and Lush HERTFORDSHIRE on the state of the English first game, but gradually clawed his added the South East Hants first POINTS SHARED Professional Player was banned. It way back with some good division title to their Portsmouth had some hard hitting and inter­ backhands in the course of an championship with an unbeaten The Senior team were home to esting things to say, but it entertaining match. record. Bleakley chalked up a 100% Oxfordshire and shared )he points was not published. These notes are That was part of our End-Season average. Denmead won the second with a draw. therefore the last thing of mine you Festival of Table Tennis. division from Civil Service 'Brown' Oxons established a 2-0 lead. will read in this magazine and, until while Eastney Cherokees took the John Taylor opened the Herts the banned article IS published. that' third division championship from score. Karen Morton and Linda will remain the situation. (As a Other Highlights Marconi. A new innovation in South Walters lost their doubles at 16 in paning gesture, John you will Father Pete and Son Ian Urry win­ East Hants instigated by Paul the third. Taylor and Perry Somers find your anicle published, Ed.) ning the Handicap Doubles Title Wilding is the Hard Bat Summer had a comfortable win in the men's Editor Yates too will depart at just as they did last year. They really League. I will look forward with doubles and Somers, after a close the end of the season. For 19 ARE a very good pair. Pete and interest to the result of this ex­ second game at 19, brought the years he has done a magnificent brother Keith won the HardBat periment - I hope they have supplies score to 3-all. Karen was unfor­ job. I respected his liberalism, Doubles. Sharon Urry (13) Pete's of two colour pimple rubber. tunate to lose at 19 in the second tolerance and humour. Some game. Taylor's win brought the daughter nearly won the Cham­ So on to my own favourite league years ago there was a move to pionship of Divisions 4 and 5, but score to 4-4 and Linda put Herts present the magazine to a WINCHESTER who next season ahead for the first time at 5-4. John Graham Hughese pipped her in the celebrate their Golden Jubilee. The commercial company (which final. As Murray Corbin MIGHT McCance played hard, but unsuc­ later went bankrupt - as things IBM A team of Mark Walmsley. cessfully for the last set: 19, - 21 , havesaid, she already pushes well who only lost one set to record a tumed out). I did· my duty then. I on both wings, now she has to get -16. A fair ending to an excellent stood up to be counted. When I 98% average. Andy Ely, Andy match. some dynamite into her forehand Whitcher with support from Colin was under pressure, I did not get and then the sparks will really fly... Easton and Tony Burbridge retained HERTS DIARY DATES the same support and the forces of Roger Merry won the title for the first division title. King George's censorship won. Civilisations may Division 2 to 5, beating Kevin A with Dave Hall retuming a 94% AG.M. Friday June 21, Com­ be judged by their treatmen't of Williams in the final. Richard average won the second division munity Centre, Allum Lane, Elstree. minorities. The E.T.T.A must judge Skinner won the Under-17 for and Kathy Ridgard's 100% record Club Competition: Sunday May 19, how it emerged from this test. Playersin their first year of league Bamet Centre. helped Worthy Down A to the Div. What of the future? table tennis. He is a product of 3 title. Kathy won the Arthur HERTFORD LEAGUE Cowes High School. the only Richards Cup for the "performance I live not far from a local sports school entering teams in our of the season", the first time this has Creasy Cup: M.S.D. I bt Cheshunt centre and often see young chaps League these days and no praise gone to a female. Winchester II. 5-3 who once played league table can be too much or too great for the Chairman. Des Hall. in describing M.S.D. Trophy: Hatfield Poly I bt tennis, passing my window with effort of John Featherstone and his why they had given her the award, Hertford Eagles 7-2. their snooker cues - a symbolic team put into the sport. This was pointed out that not only is Kathy in Finals: Clifford Troll Trophy and sight which tells much of the story just another reward and well the National computer rankings and Hertford Builders Trophy was held of English Table Tennis. The Island's deserved. 31 County Notes

Last County Match - we lose 6­ why not? Yesterday may be a WARWICKSHIRE 6 LEICESTERSHIRE 4 commitment displayed. There were lLeicestershire names first) many fine rallies and matches like catalogue of rTlissed opportunities, P Bumpus bt Chauhan -13. 10. 15; lost Randle -16. 4. of chances bungled and public -8. Phil Smith getting the better of I Brown lost Swallow 19. -13. -15: bt Chauhan -19. Both the Island and our hosts relations disasters. Tomorrow may Maurice Newman in the Men's be another story and this fabulous 20.18. Singles semi, the excellent Mixed Dorset II were well below strength. R Grimley lost Randle -8. -10; lost Swallow-15. -11. between Tony Kinsey/Julie Revill Ours wasin effect a B Team with sport of ours may find its place in T Clark/G Chapman bt D Bromley/T Green 13. -12. C. P. at the World Championships, the sun. We can all be part of this. 15. and Newman/Jane Heath which We can make it happen. Bumpus/Brown lost Randle/Swallow -19. -19. saw the former progress to the final. Jim Daly working, Regina on Chapman lost Green -10. -17. There were lots of close matches ­ '" )Iiday and so forth. However, our Clark bt Bromley 13. 15. P. Lad defeated R. Ahmed 30-28 in ,~3 Joy Batten and Sharon Urry (, on three between them., It was ROSE JOHNSON the third; S. Amin beat Graham Imlay 29-27 in the second; Mike .::iharon's debut and Joy's first ever Terry Bown reports from .... MEMORIAL TROPH'Y singles win for the County. She James lost to Steve Day 20-22, 22-24; Mike Steeples beat Joanne played with anti-loop both sides a LEICESTERSHIRE There was disappointment for or­ her own hard bat is illegal (same ganiser Audrey' Watson when an Heath 21-18, 19-21, 21-19; colour both sides). As she loves it 'PREMIER BOUND' entry of only 21 players took part in Keith Bramhall beat D. Gohel 20­ and has played with it for 20 years the 24th staging of the above, 22, 21-19, 21-18; Tony Kinsey and it is 'legal' in our league, she The County Senior squad duly se­ ladies only, handicapped competi­ lost to Maurice Newman 25-27, does not want to change it or risk cured their return to the Premier tion. 22-24. All this and the ladies pro­ putting boot polish on one side Division next season when they Glenys Odams, who has had such vided some excitement too, how which would, I am told, make it beat Yorkshire II 7-3 in their last a good season, found herself giving about Janet Panters' performance 'legal' again. Such are the facts of fixture to take the Div 2A Cham­ away more points than she would against Julie Revill going down 21 ­ life. Words fail me - for once. pionship. have liked, but still managed to get 17, 10-21 , 16-21 and Liz Bryant's In a match that was always going to the final of a cOrTlpetition she has 9-21, 22-20, 21-18 versus Super Cup Leicestershire's way Dave Gannon, won on four previous occasions. Joanne Heath. Phil Smith and Chris Rogers got the A successful day then, which was Wroxall won the Peach 'Super' Cup Karen Smith paid the penalty for county off to a flying start with being just too good - she won her achieved by the people who volun­ by beating Columbia 6-3 in ther straight game wins ove D. IIlings­ 2 nd round match against Joanne teered their help and are too numer­ final. It was a tactical as well as worth, P. Longstone and D. Munt Murray, having to give Joanne 14 ous to name. palying triurTlph. The rules of this respectively. The first reversal came points start, but in the next round RESULTS cOrTrpetition are that no team must in the Women's Doubles which saw found giving 13 start to Tracey MS: Graham Hall bt Phil Smith 14. 15: WS: Karen field players with an averages totla Karen Smith and Julie Revill lose a Clark just too much. All credit to Smith bt Julie Revill 14. 13. of more than 160% (achieved in the CS: Chris Kinsey bt Graham Imlay 13. 21; BS: Paul tight two-ender to M. Seaton and Karen for entering and giving some previous season). Wroxall's answer Bumpus bt Andrew Clark 16. 3. L. Broomhead. Rogers and Gannon of the league's more lowly cOrTlpeti­ IS: Martin Pickles bt Bumpus 20. 17; VS: Geoff wasto field some improving players restored the three set advantage tors a chance to play against her. Aldwinkle bt Brian Mayfield -17. 19. 15, whose averages are certainly much with a workman-like job to take the UNDER 100 Craig Watt bt Vaughan Allington -19. Jose Rogers had a very good tour­ 19. 13; UNDER 150 C. Kinsey bt Alex Mason 20. higher THIS season. They were Men's Doubles. Premier status was Veterans Bill Kittle and Alan nament. reaching the semi before 19. assured when Gannon overcame UNDER 200 Dave Clawson bt Michael Steeples 17, Hulbert, whilst Keith Taylor coming up against Liz Bryant. and Longstone to win Leicestershire's Tracey Clark, the holder of the 17; UNDER 250 Tim Odams bt Terry Highton 16, always does get his name on a lot of much needed fifth rubber. With the 12, cups! Bill as taken to 'expidite' by trophy also reached the semi before UNDER' 300 Martin Simpson bt Steve Day 18. -19. pressure off, the last four rubbers 14. Maurice and Chris Fenn and these losing a close match against were shared when Rogers and Glenys. One person very pleased MD: Hall/Maurice Newman bt Smith Steve Kenney were the two Columbia had to win. Karen Smith beat IIlingsworth and 19. 16, with her handicap was Knighton Si~on They did not and only a C. P. solo Seaton respectively. So. there's XD: Griew/Smith bt Tony Kinsey/Revill -16. Park's Liz Bryant. A 12-year-old 23.9. went on the score sheet. everything to look forward to next who has improved over the last few 'Expidite' Reflections season when, hopefully, the Sen­ weeks of the season, it was obvious iors start their extended run in the from the start that she would be I certainly share reader Bruce higher strata. hard to beat. To reach the final Liz McKenzie's views that. whilst we all The Juniors saved their best per­ won against Anne Thomas's long want to see 'rallies', we want them formance for their last match, going pimpled rubber, then conquered Kath Fisher reports from.... to be good ones. A higher net down 4-6 away to Warwickshire. Jane Heath's spin, followed by Jose LINCOLNSHIRE would produce longer rallies of Loughborough's Paul Bumpus Rogers's hard bat! In the final she both kinds. I have always favoured opened the match with a best of had 11 start against Glenys, but THREE CHEERS FOR an earlier call to 'expidite'. I regard three win over Verendar Chauhan when Glenys pulled back to 10-14 THE VETS 1o minutes as about right. I speak only to see the advantage lost when it looked as if the youngster would with feeling as I went the distance Ian Brown and Richard Grimley lost crack. To prove what a good temp­ Congratulations to our Vets team on 20 occasions in one fast-moving their opening rubbers. Tracey Clark era ment she has, she took the next who are the new champions of season. It was also a memorable and Gail Chapman squared the few points to put herself back into a the Premier Division. Everything time for my team mates, as they match, winning a close Girls' Dou­ commanding lead and went on to depended on the matches between departed to a neighbouring pub bles over Dawn Bromley and Tracey take the first game. She lost the Lincs v Herts and Cheshire v Kent. whenever I strode to the table. My Green. Bumpus and Brown lost the second at 20-22 but with great Lincs won theirs 6-3 and had guilt feelings never left me. Yes, 10 Boys' Doubles but the proceedings concentration, a good range of decided, thinking Cheshire would minutes is enough. were squared yet again when shots and a cool head, she took the beat Kent. that they would be Brown overcame Chauhan in the Trophy. runners-up on games difference. Hello and Good-bye most exciting rubber of the day. But Kent had other ideas and pulled Tracey Clark, with a fine win over RESULTS Though you will not see my name in off a great win also 6-3. Dawn Bromley, gave the Juniors a SEMI-FINAL Tracey Clark lost Glenys Odams (+2)­ these columns, I shall still be A little later a 'phone call to Lincs chance of their first point of the 15. 20. -18; Liz Bryant!+11) bt Jose Rogers 18. 15. around. With Carl mainly in gave them the great news that they season at 4-5, however it wasn't to FINAL Liz Bryant 1+11) bt Glenys Odams 17. -20. Germany I shall not go to quite so 13. were the winners by 2 clear points. be as Grimley found the talents of many tournaments, but I shall This win was thoroughly deserved. Steve Swallow too much to bear. LEICESTER CLOSED continue to take an active part in the The team (Matt Sheader, Brian With Veterans conceding their sport. My faith in Table Tennis match against Essex II, the results The Leicester League's Closed Allison, Brian Edlington and Connie remains. Two decades ago Moran) have played well all season were as follows: CharTlpionships of Sunday 17th Snooker was quite insignificant . March were held for the first time and only lost one match to Essex 5­ When the 35-year-old Ray Reardon LEICESTERSHIRE 7 YORKSHIRE" 3 ever at the Granby Hall Leisure 4 when they had a reserve in as turned professional, after his first D Gannon bt IIlingsworth 18. 10; bt Longstone 13. 14. Centre where facilities available Edlington was not available. season he had £8 in the bank. P Smith bt Longstone 5. 12; lost to Mun -16. -15. were generally an improvement to In the Grimsby Closed, Pauline Today Snooker is the darling of the C Rogers bt Munt 10. 9: bt Illingsworth 9. 20. the Leicester University sports hall. Hale pulled off the surprise of the media and a growth industry. K Smith/J Revill lost Seaton/Broomhead -17. -19. The entry Iist of nea rly 300 saw season by winning her first singles Rogers/Gannon bt Illingsworth/Munt 19. 15. Things happen as quickly as that. Revill lost Broomhead -15. -10. many fine matches of a high stan­ title. Pauline, who has been Tomorrow it could be our turn - and Smith bt Seaton 8. 14. dard with lots of enthusiasm and entering for about 30 years and has 34 County Notes

won doubles titles, always found Logsdon available beat Sussex II 6­ Pauline Long reports from .... stage of the Class 2 event while the singles eluded her, often getting 4 even with the twins having an off­ Stephen George reached the selTli­ to the semi or the final but not day. Sue Allen weighed in with a NORTHUMBERLAND finals of the latter event where he clinching the title until this year two-straight beating of Sue Haf­ came up against McQueen. CANADIAN VISIT when she beat Linda Thompson in fenden and Wendy Hogg had a rare Most of the Northum.berland the final of the women's singles. battle with the very steady Sheila The Northumberland County junior League promotion and relegation Sharon Harvey also did well in this King losing 19 in the third. All in all it teams were privileged to play hosts positions have now been decided. event beating Mrs. Moran before makes one wonder what we could to the Canadian National junior side Tyne Dock Y.C. having led the way losing in the semi to Pauline. Other have done had our best team been when they made a short tour of this in the Premier Division nearly all, ,., events went more or less as available for all matches. Norwich country prior to participating in the season, slipped up at the finish and expected. and District has had a busier time Commonwealth Championships in were pipped at the post by Byker); than usual this year with the 50th the Isle of Man. C.C. 'A' for the championship. Results: Anniversary celebraticns on March Byker's team of McMaster, SlTlith M.S: 5-1'5: M. Sheader bt G. Moran 9.12: B. Allison The boys' team were victorious in bt I. Walker 13. 17. 29, which I was invited to attend their match with Thomas Blackman and Keith Patterson clinched the Final: Sheader bt Allison 14. 20. together with Tom Blunn but that and Peter Curry each winning a title when they defeated North W.S: s-fs: P. Hale bt S. Harvey 13.15: L. Thompson evening I was on my way to singles and combining to win the Shields YMCA 'A' in their final bt K. Fisher 18. 17. Macclesfield with my wife for a match. Tyne Dock's downfall came Final: Hale bt Thompson 21. 11. doubles set for a 3-2 win: The girls, M.D: 5-1'5: Allison/Sheader bt W. Noon/P. Taylor VETS tournament. Associated with however, were well beaten and about when they were beaten by 20. 12: these celebrations the league held a failed to record a single success as North Shields YMCA 'A' and Rey­ R. Blow/W. Moran bt G. Moran/Walker -21. 19. 14. special competition for Divs 1 to 4 Tolle 'A' as well as being held to a Final: Allison/Sheader bt Moran/Walker 18. 13. they slumped to a 0-5 defeat. W.D: s-fs: Fisher/C. Moran bt A. Baker/H. Wilmore and another for Divs 5 to 10. These draw. by Newcastle YMCA 'A' - the 19. 18: Harvey/Thompson bt E. Blastland/Hale 16. were very well attended and RESULtS latter result being the most sur­ -",1. 19. possibly will become a regular fea­ Boys prising of all considering that the Blackman lost to John Mah -19. -20: bt Lam Tan 13. Final: Fisher/Moran bt Harvey/Thompson 21 . 16. ture of the season. The premier divi­ YMCA team, together with North M.V.S: s-fs: Sheader bt T. Marland 5. 12: W. 9. Moran bt Allison 16. -16. 18. sions were to have their own com­ Curry lost to Mah -18. -16: bt Tan 18. -18. 17. Shields YMCA 'B' are doomed to Final: Sheader bt Moran 10. 9. petition as the highlight of the week Blackman/Curry bt Mah/Tan 19. 19. relegation. W.V.S: s-f's: Moran bt Hale 19. 9: Fisher bt Wilmore but only 8 players entered so it was GIRLS The Wansbeck squad of Charles -12. 18. 17. Clare Mouzon lost to Cathy Chu -19.14. -15: lost to Final: Moran bt Fisher 18. 15. cancelled .. I say no more. Another and Clare Mouzon, Derek William­ Helene Bedard -11 . -1 4. X.D: s-fs: Walker/Harvey bt Taylor/Thompson 21. innovation this season was a pairs son and Alan Hill have already won Denise Wilkinson lost to Chu -11. -14: lost to Bedard­ 11: Sheader/Moran bt G. Moran/Hale 17. 11. championship limited to 32 pairs 12. -15. the Div. 1 title and they will be Final: Sheader/Moran bt Walker/Harvey 9. 16. and after a slow start for entries W9S Mouzon/Wilkinson lost to Chu/Bedard -17. -12. joined in the PrelTlier Division next B.S: Final:Noon bt J. Whattam 12. 9. played off with a full comp'lement of season by either Electrics 'B' or G.S: Final: Thompson bt Harvey 13. 19. The Byker Newcastle first team players most of whom would like it Lemington C. C., who were due to had an excellent win in the Halex repeated. meet each other in their final match. National League when they won 7­ At the other end of the table, White­ Sunday, March 24 was the date of 1 away to South Yorkshire II. Neil the Norwich closed champion house Lane 'B', Blyth Town 'A', McMaster, Eddie Smith and Black­ Reyrolle'B' and BSRA 'A' all drop Ray Hogg reports from .... ships. Entries poured in then Nor­ man won two sets each and wich beat Ipswich in the Milk Cup into the second division. Stephen George one. McMaster is The Boldon C.A. squad of John NORFOLK semi-final at Carrow Road to reach having a particularly good spell at Wembley - Sunday March 24! Burke, Ken Bowman, Ronnie Bell EARLY START LATE FINISH the moment and is unbeaten in the and Doug Cole were runaway win­ Many players then withdrew as this second half of the season at the doesn't happen very often. The ners of Div. 2A, with NorthulTlbria At the middle of April all our County time of writing. The second team, Fire Brigade 'A' finishing in second championships carried on, only a however, crashed to yet another comlTlitments are honoured and all spot. A very closely fought Div. 2 B local leagues are finishing off the little reduced, but some seeded defeat when they lost 3-5 at home players were absent. Phil Logsden was eventua lly settled with Electrics odds and ends and preparing for the to South Yorkshire III. 'B' (Ron and Kevin Shakesheff, AGM's and how to entice people to was present and carried all before In the National Team Knock-out him in the Singles, as expected. Jonathan Miller and Andrew them. Then I find out that there are COlTlpetitions, the Northumberland Beattie) winning the championship no less than 3 more National His team have won Premier A Divi­ League Wilmott Cup team beat and Ashington YMCA 'A' taking League matches still to play- the sion, Readwin Cup, and even the Bradford 5-0 and were due to meet second place equal on points with last one on May 19. I complained handicap cup with Phil off minus a Liverpool in the next round. The Tyne Gas Welfare 'A', but with a about the early start to the N. L. and hell of a lot. Another happening was Carter Cup side, however, after slightly better sets average. I now complain about the late the Richard Morley Memorial beating Sunderland 5-0, fell 1-8 at Dunston Hill Hospital 'B' were finish. I would like to see the season Trophy for which eight players are the quarter-final stage to Sheffield. clear winners in Div. 3A with North condensed between October and nominated for their services to the The Bromfield Trophy team were Shields YMCA '0' seven points April but my sympathies go to the game, not necessarily their playing due to play Ormesby, but were behind them. Div. 3 B .was won by persons who have to work out the excellence. Gothics' Tony Hipper­ unfortunately forced to forfeit the Shanklea 'A', who remained unde­ calendar. Norwich Foxwood N. L. son was a most popular winner of match owing to first Northumber­ feated all season, while Woodlands team have some sorting out to do this trophy, and as a veteran player I land then Ormesby being una Park Old Boys were the runners-up. before next season as the retire­ hope to see him in action' next vailable to play on the suggested Shanklea 'B' and John Boste Y.C. 'B' ment of Doug Bennett has left a season with the County team. Pre­ dates - by which time the closing are still fighting for the top place in bigger hole than was thought at the suming we have one or two. date had passed. Div. 4, although both teams are time. Maybe Stephen Howlett A special meeting of all interested Northumberland players per­ assured of promotion. The former could become anchor man at 4 and in the future of the County Assoc­ formed well in the recent South needed two points from their last also a steadying influence on a fairly iation has been called to discuss Yorkshire tournament. Peter Mc­ two matches to go up as young team. Also Coach/Manager among other important matters, Queen added another class 2 champions. John Vaughan is finishing at the end such as finance or the lack of. what singles title to his name and also Byker C.C. lA' also had the chance of this season only because he pub­ in the way of teams should we enter reached the men's singles final by of a League and Cup double, as beating the highly-ranked Nigel licly stated that he would do the job next season. It has been mooted they were due to meet Revac in the Eckersley in the selTlis, but losing for two seasons if required but then that two veteran teams be applied semi-final for a place in the final wanted to get back to normality. for as there' seems to be plenty of out to Steve Mills at the final stage. against Tyne Dock. Ian Robertson, partnered by Brian Having known John for many years players of the right age and interest. The Tyneside Summer League Johns of Cheshire, won the men's when he takes on a task, be it Should this happen and there are season was due to commence the doubles title when they defeated playing or adlTlinistration, he gives players out there in the other parts season was due to commence the Kevin Satchell and Steve Brunskill in his all and he must have been of Norfolk who read this and are in­ second week in May and will run the final. McQueen and McMaster slightly disenchanted with the atti­ terested please contact me. until approximately the second reached the semis but after losing tude of some of his players at prac­ One final thing, I was looking week in August. tice sessions. hopefully for World ChalTlpionship the first end they were forced to pull Our senior 1st team is finishing on results in the papers and the Daily out because of an injury to Mc­ a high note by taking a point off Mail said it all - T. T. World indivi­ Master. Eddie Smith reached the Kent II with our Stevenson twins dual results - Chinese except where quarter-finals of the men's singles scoring all five, and then with Phil stated. and McMaster got to the same 35 County Notes

Michael Tunningley reports fi om.... NOTTINGHAMSHIRE trop, Pete Colbrook, Paul Clarke Runners-up in the men's event CLOSED and Dale Ajeto for all their efforts. were Terry Jones and Malcolm NOTTINGHAMSHIRE The league's chairman Mr. Nor­ Langford of Telford and second in 15-year-old Kay Mayall has reason man Davison soon acted on the the women's event were Caroline TITLE CLINCHED to be proud of herself following league's behalf whe.n he saw a new Ashcroft and Tara Hanley of Grove. On a happy note, I am pleased to the Notts T.T.A. Closed held at youth club opened in his village of The boys' singles title went to report that Notts Juniors have Mansfield Leisure Centre. Carlton-in-Lindrick. He immedi Justin Goodall (Pontesbury) with clinched the Div. 3A title following Not only did she win the Girls' ately made contact with the youth team-mate, David Morris runner­ an excellent unbeaten season. Singles title but she went on to leader and organised a junior tour­ up. .The squad cornprising Adrian Bol­ achieve the Women's Open Singles nament and unbelievably acquired Vicky Boyd won the girls' title ton, John Holland Robert Fearn, title by defeating the l\Jotts No 2 60 entrants, of which 45 turned up with Cheryl Jones of Oswestry Tim Sheppard, Kay Mayall, Claire ranked Jackie Bull in the final. on the day. The venture was a huge runner-up. Oldman and Michelle Tomlinson Ransford Scott took the Men's success and it will now be an annual The boys' doubles final was have proved they have the talent Singles title defeating Richard Til­ event. claimed by Morris and Goodall and and ability to go far during the ford in the final. Following discussions between the girls' doubles title by Boyd and coming years. OTHER RESULTS the league, Bassetlaw District Audrey Barnett. Morris won the The crucial fixture which decided 00: M. Pearson/To Bramford btR. Tilford/L. Neil Council and the officials of the Bas­ cadet uoys' singles title at the ex­ the County Championship came BS: A. Bolton bt John Holland setlaw Sports Centre the league pense of c1ubrnate, Matthew BD: R. Fearn/J. Holland bt A. Bolton/T. Sheppard look set to have their own table Jeffrey. when they faced the strong Lincoln­ CS: R. Yong bt A. Hewes shire team who were also unbeaten GS: K. Mayall bt C. Oldman tennis headquarters during 1986. Richard Brown (Pontesbury) is at this time. Mixed Doubles winners: B, Taylor/A. Taylor Although a number of points still under-1 2 boys' title-holder and Gail Holland, Fearn and Bolton gave Veterans: A. Jesson bt J. Ellis have to be ironed out it is a step in Ottolini posted her intentions in the Notts a flying start by defeating the right direction as the Centre can under-1 2 girls' event, beating Claire Chris May, Wayne Noon and Mark WORKSOP LEAGUE cater for up to 800 spectators and Marshall and Sasha Talbot before there is talk of the offer of the Centre extending Tara Hanley. Arnold respectively. The two Notts Unbrako 'A' have clinched the Div staging County and International Caroline Ashcroft fought her way girls Mayall and Oldman fought One Title for the fourth time in five matches. to the final with wins over Claire hard in the doubles before even­ years after a season's struggle with The Council have already acquired Hand, Laura Talbot and Anne­ tually losing a thrilling third set 27­ runners-up Genefax. Unbrako's 6 table tennis tables for the summer Marie Williamson. 'The final saw '25 to Linda Thompson and Joanne team of Paul Clarke, Dale Ajeto, Ian league and have virtually promised Ashcroft beat Hanley in three. Mole. However wins in the boys' Bailey, Paul Mitchell, Mick Riley a £20,000 grant for roof repairs. A Shrewsbury's Mike Beaman was a doubles and by Holland over Noon and Ron Whitehead have really good liaison between all parties well deserved winner of the veter­ brought the score to 5-1 and it was done well considering the absence followed by frank discussions seem ans' cOITlpetition at the expense of left to Bolton and Kay Mayall to of Ajeto who has been working in to be the order of the day as the Bill Herbert of Telford. leave Notts with a 7-3 victory. Australia on the OE2 and Paul league's committee try to bring Having already achieved their goal Clarke through injury and work table tennis in the area into the Notts travelled to Cleveland'for their comrnitments. Both players were 1990's. GRADED SINGLES final fixture and again recorded a 7­ missing at length during the season In closing my first report, I would 3 win to put the icing on the cake. but their squad provided an excel­ In the Grove School graded Wins for Bolton (2) Sheppard (2) be most grateful if all leagues in lent back-up when required to do singles Justin Goodall upset the information giving news items of Holland (1) Mayall (1) plus the boys' so. form book by beating clubmate doubles left Notts looking forward their area in order that they can be CWS 'B' convincingly won promo­ Colin Wilson in the final of the Rand with optimism to next season in the printed in the Table Tennis News. tion from Div 2 and at the time of R Roofing grade A singles having higher league. writing Gerhard Moellers appear to lost to his ultimate adversary in the be in a good position to go up with preliminary group matches. LATEST COUNTY RANKINGS Following the tragic death of them despite their shock defeat by Gerry Chapman, the Notts The much travelled Anthony Elliott MEN Batchelors 'c' recently. . County reporter, Mike Tunning­ from RAF Shawbury won the IMC 1. Trevor Kerry The Div 3 championship is still un­ grade B event beating Paul Brown 2. Ransford Scott ley, the Han. Sec of the Work­ 3. Mark Pearson decided with Sports Centre cur­ sop and District TIL, has taken of Grove in the final. 4. Mark .Edwards rently holding a 1 point lead over over yet another role. Ed. The Roofrite grade C competition 5. Lee Neil their close rivals Glass Bulbs and saw a Telford player winning for the 6. Richard Tilford with both sides due to play each 7. Gordon Fearn first time in the two year history of 8. Mike Bishop other in the last match of the season the event. 9. Cecil Davis an exciting finale is envisaged. Peter Jones underlined his recent 10. Paul Clarke Worksop played Retford in their Gerald Green reports from .... rapid improvement with a final win 11. Barry Taylor Annual Inter-Town Competition 12. John Holland SHROPSHIRE against Richard Brown of Pontes­ 12. Tim Sheppard over two legs and ran out overall bury. 12. Pete Colbrook winners 21-15.. A resolute Claire Marshall 12. Robert Fearn SHROPSHIRE 'CLOSED' Following the 1st leg when Work­ emerged winner of the Salop Roof­ WOMEN sop 'A' beat Retford 'A' 6-3 and Top seeds Malcolm Green and ing grade D event. In the final she 1. Pauline Simpson Worksop 'B' went down 5-4 to Alison Gibson, both of Grove TTA., narrowly beat Alan Hendy in an all 2. Jackie Bull 3. Angela Brettell Retford 'B' Worksop held a slender duly won the men's and women's Grove clash. 4. Kay Mayall two set advantage for the return. singles titles at the Shropshire Claire Holland won the Wylie and 5. Alison Taylor Retford 'A' reversed the scoreline of 'Closed' held at the Grove School, Holland grade E competition after 6. Susan Everatt 6-3 when they defeated Worksop Market Drayton. 7. Michelle Tomlinson meeting Michael Pigram in thefinal. 8. Claire Oldman 'A' but Worksop 'B' gained a deci­ Green demonstrated his superior­ 9. Andrea Tunningley sive 8-1 victory over Retford 'B' to ity by beating all the opposition in

BOYS ensure the F. E. Holdings trophy for straight games - Gary White (Tel­ COUNTY LEAGUE 1. Adrian Bolton 1985. A total of over 150 people ford), John Holding (Telford), Ian (4-A-SIDE) 2. John Holland watched the event which proved to Baker (Shrewsbury), Colin Wilson 3. Tim Sheppard be a total success. / (Grove), and in the final Keith Sil­ 4. Robert Fearn Grove of Market Drayton, who 5. Robert Yong Despite a reduction of industrial litoe (Grove) 21-9, 21-8, could not finished their season unbeaten, 6. Stephen Taylor closures in the Worksop area the counter the top spin play of the de­ are the winners of the Shropshire 7. Gary Sheppard hard-working coaches have gained fending champion. County League- in its inaugural year. 8. Adrian Elson 9. Richard Stokes a large number of juniors for their Alison Gibson won her women's Grove clinched the title beating 10. Tommy Oldham Sunday afternoon coaching ses­ title after beating Vicky Boyd Fitzalan of Oswestry 6-2. 11. Ashley Hewes sions. Some 30 players now attend (Grove) in the final. Grove Juniors progressed up the 12. Kevin Flynn the four hour course on a regular Green and Sillitoe combined to table as they beat Telford B in a hard GIRLS basis and the league are hopeful all win the men's doubles and pre­ fought match. 1. Mayall the hard work will bear fruit to dictably, Alison and Vicky gained Shrewsbury secured third place 2. Tomlinson 3. Oldman increase the nurnber of teams next the honours in the women's with a resounding 5-2 win over Tel­ 4. Tunningley season. Many thanks to M ick Bar­ doubles. ford A. 36 County Notes

TELFORD LEAGUE WOMEN gaining the long-sought promotion, Helen in the doubles final beating 1. Alison Gibson which will bring the fresh challenge Michelle Cohen (Avon) and Sarah In Div 1 Shifnal A finished their re­ 2. Victoria Boyd 3. Audrey Barnett of playing against different players Webb. These two wins of Melonie's maining matches by beatingTar­ 4. Alison Barker at different venues. And talking of follow in the footsteps of that other mac C 8-2 and narrowly beating 5. Julie Ballard challenges, we have seen the fine junior Juliet Houghton of Kent. 6. Colette Soan Broseley A 6-4. emergence of some of our good This was not the end of the They must now wait and see if 7. Cheryl Jones (Osw) 8. Carol Wickstead juniors as prospective good seniors weekend as after an early return on Albrighton A can win their three 9. Dawn Wickstead which has given this county a senior Sunday, (2.30 a. m.!) three young remaining matches. P. Coulson 10. Caroline Ashcroft squad to be proud of. a fact which I ladies, two from Bridgwater and won her two sets for Tarmac GIRLS am sure the future will confirm. one from Yatton, travelled to against Shifnal while M. Beaman 1. Boyd Players in this category are Mark Reading to play an afternoon matctr 2. Barnett won his three for the Broseley team. Bryant Philip Payne and Melonie in the Bromfield, returning home GPO B are doomed to relegation 3. Barker 4. Jones Carey. Well played Somerset and tired but satisfied with another 5-1 as they narrowly lost 6-4 to fellow 5. D. Wlckstead good luck next season, and keep win. The team was Melonie, Sarah strugglers Tarmac C. J. Wooton 6. Ashcroft yourselves fit as I am sure Tony and Kirsty Withyman. winning three and P. Coulson two. 7. Nicola Thorneycroft 8. Tara Hanley Russe will be calling squad training The following weekend there were They then lost to Tarmac B 10-0. 9. Claire Marshall sessions early. 'Balance', that isthe two local events which attracted Tarmac A beat Tel Dev A 8-2, M. 10. Louise Townsend key word. the diehards, the Yeovil and Bristol Evans winning his three for the Tar­ CADET GIRLS Closed. I know that Bristol is in CORNISH JUNIOR mClC A side. 1. Boyd Avon but there are some Somerset 2. Barnett 2-STAR OPEN players who compete in other 3. Ashcroh Down amongst the pixies and the MIDLAND LEAGUE 4. Hanley leagues to gain greater experi­ friendly folk again. 5. Marshall ence. In this context I mention Somerset's cadets and juniors Telford veterans travelled to 6. Townsend Melonie, Lee Sadler and John 7. Johanna Dyke travelled to Redruth to complete Leicester to play their last Mid­ Smeeton. Unfortunately, Lee was 8. Gail Ottolini this long-standing tournament land League fixture in Div 1 hoping 9. Laura Talbot committed to his home champion­ which, over the years, has provided for their first win of the season. But 10.Sarah Pigram ships which he duly won, but John ,good competition, this year being Leicester had other ideas as they and Melonie competed very well at NATIONAL SCHOOLS no exception with Somerset ran Bristol, Melonie progressing to four prominent. The host county also Leicester had other ideas as they COMPETITION finals winning two, the U-1 5 girls' were in prominence especially in ran out 6-4 winners. Holding won singles and doubles then losing in Superb displays by Tara Hanley of the cadet section. I was quite twofor Telford. the girls' singles to Michelle Cohen Grove School U-13 girls, and impressed by. their young starlet and to the same opponent in the Claire Marshall, of Market Drayton Rachael Plurnmer from St. Ives. I women's final. This indeed was Junior School U-11 girls, were not don't think I have ever seen a player SHROPSHIRE RANKINGS Michelle's weekend and very much enough to lift titles when they took a$ young as her who is so light and deserved after past disappoint­ Malcolm Green of Grove retains part in the finals of the national fast on her feet this should enable ments and a nice way to end her his position at the top of the Shrop­ schools team corn petition at her coach to build power and iunior career. shire NMW ranking list. Matlock. variety into her play the basis of His successes in the English and In both sections the Market Dray­ which she showed best in the final SOMERSET II v CORNWALL Shropshire Closed all count in his ton sides finished third. of the U-1 2's against another fine (Yeovil) March 16 ranking. Grove School fought a tense 4-4 player, the youngest of the Wright Alison Gibson of Grove draw with Longsands School, St. family, Helen, who with an older This match was another pointer to retains her top spot in the women's Neots, with Tara unbeaten and sister to follow and a Two-Star the depth of the Somerset senior list following her successes for Johanna Dyke and Caroline Ash­ coach as a father will, I predict squad, the team being John Grove II in the Shropshire County croft adding one win each. shake a few established cadets and Crabtree, Philip Payne, Tony League. Archbishop Cranmer School from juniors next season. This final Murrell, Melonie and Shirley dark, Justin Goodall of Grove and team­ Leeds proved too strong for Grove, finished in Rachael's favour.' The and they performed extremely well mate, David Morris, head the boys' who fell 7-1. Tara beat Emma corresponding boys' final also against what I would consider was list. Victoria Boyd of Grove holds Harrison. emphasised the depth of talent one of Cornwall's strongest teams top position in the girls' list. Market Drayton Junior School emerging from the south west with of John Bassett Ian James, Jeremy must regard themselves as the most Michael Auchterlonie (Wilts) Williams, Alison Clements and Gail unfortunate team of the day as their making a great recovery to defeat Davey. The match went to Cornwall RANKINGS players lost five close three-game his rival Neil Bevan (Bude) who in 6-4 but they had some shocks with the hero of the day for Somerset (Grove unless stated) sets. the cadet event had got the better being Payne winning both his MEN The Drayton team fell 5-3 to both of Michael, but it wasn't to be Neil's 1. Malcolm Green Buttersby Junior School (Billericay) day, as another ,fine prospect singles against Bassett and James. 2. Keith S'illitoe and Highfield School (Chorley). Matthew Pewrnet (Thames Valley) The other sets won were the 3. Justin Goodall women's doubles by Shirley and 4. Tim McGill Claire Marshall was the most out­ won an exciting final. In the cadet 5. Chris Edwards standing player on duty, being un­ girls' event another good prospect Melonie and Melonie beating 6. David Morris ,beaten against Highfield and only in Tracey Scott-Pawson (Dorset) Alison Clements. 7. Ian Baker (Shrew) losing to the highly-rated England came good against Sarah Kettle 8. Darrell Corfield (Pontes) SOMERSET SENIOR AND 9. Gerry Owen (Oswes) starlet Tanya Holland in a close (Bristol). JUNIOR CLOSED 10. Colin wilson match against Buttersby. Who' were the Somerset heroes (Bridgwater) March 17 BOYS Claire Hand gave an impressive you may ask? Well they were 1. Goodall performance, winning one in each creating upsets with some of the Once again all the enthusiasm 2. McGill fixture, with Laura Talbot fighting younger ones showing signs of and determination associated with 3. Norris 4. Corfield hard to record one win against confirming their potential and some keen rivalry were in evidene. This 5. David Williams Buttersby. causing a few eyebrows to be atmosphere generated some 6. Robert Holding (Tel) raised. The older juniors featured exciting contests, the most 7. Simon Cooper 8. Nigel Holding (Tel) prominently, with Payne in a nail­ memorable from the men's event 9. Matthew Jeffret . biting boys' semi with Paul Savins being the battles that Sadler had 10. Paul Brown who just headed Philip 20 in the with Brian Reeves in the semi and

CADET BOYS third. But there was some con­ against David Lee who had won his 1. Morris Tony Carey reports from .... solation for Philip in the doubles semi against Murrell, but found Lee 2. Cooper when, in partnership with Murray too sharp and so Sadler took his 3. Jeffrey SOMERSET 4. Brown Barter, they beat Paul and darren second Senior title in 3 years. 5. Paul Corfield (Pnt) WHAT IS A WEEKEND Smith of Warks. Melonie .reached The next most important crown to 6. Chris Day (Pnt) the final of the girls' singles be contested wasthe women's 7. Paul Ainsworth Highlight in Somerset has been the to meet her close rival and doubles singles, with only Kirsty Withyman 8. Richard Brown (Pnt) 9. Adrian Phillips (Pnt) achievement of the Senior team in partner Helen Perrott of Avon, Mel absent from the line-up due to 'flu. 10. Neil Martin winning the 3 B Division thus winning and then doubling with This proved to be a true cham­ 37 County N'otes

pionship with a fitting final between showed growing maturity in her this season. She has, in my opinion, Murray played well to win his No.1 seed Rebecca Russe and No. singles with Judy only losing 'deuce' been one of the truest ambassadors group but then lost to Paul Savins. 3 Melonie Carey, a repeat of the in the third, an indicator to the I have seen who reflects all that is Melonie and Helen started their Bridgwater final with Melonie again challenge there will be for the good about the sport with her con­ challenge in the singles and emerging the winner and capturing women's positions in the second siderable skill, competitiveness and doubles, Helen beating Kelly her first Senior title. This, for her, team next season. Well played sportsmanship born out of years of Bennett (Essex) then she had a was the climax of a memorable day Somerset. Not forgetting team hard work and determination, and I blistering' match against Lesley being the fourth win in five finals, coach Tony Russe who also had a am sure that England teams of the Souter which was a repeat of the her other successes being the U-1 5 go for the seconds, and I have it on future will be benefiting from her previous week's contest which girls', U-17 girls' Women's good authority made his oppon­ presence. It is a true saying "that the Helen won, but luck was not with Doubles, with Rebecca, and only ents sweat a bit. which I hear they player is the most important her today as Lesley was having a missing a grand slam at 'deuce' in duly restored to their systems at the person" and I would agree entirely good day when everything she hit the third in the Mixed, with Murrell, celebrations afterwards. Final but I would like to add a well played scored. In the other half of the draw against Rebecca and Lee. There result: First 8, Seconds 2. Sheila and Gordon. Melonie was steadily progressing, were some disappointments, the Back now to the teams, the other beating Cheryl Bateman, then biggest being the of Payne BROMFIELD TROPHY players for Brentwood were Tanya recording her first win ever over by Barter in the boys' final but Bridgwater v Plymouth (away) Holland who on her day can upset Sarah Hammond in the quarters. without taking anything away from April 7 the best, and at No.3 a player who I Then a surprise coincidence in the either player it was a great final, Our girls did the town proud by have not noticed quite as much in semi as her opponent was again recording a fine 5-1 victory. The lads. tournaments but who has a reputa­ Lisa Hayden, Melonie winning the first stroke of luck going our way tion of also creating upsets. I refer of first but Lisa fought back to win 25­ BRIDGWATER AND DISTRICT was when Sarah pulled off a shock course to Joanne Cook. 23. The third was a ding-dong to win in the first set over Susie Butler. JUNIOR CLOSED So the stage was set for a tough the turn when Melonie pulled ahead This was followed by Melonie (Chilton Trinity School tie. The first set featured Melonie v to win and book her place in the beating Helen Wright with Jane March 24 Tanya who had not met in final against Juliet Houghton. A Wright then beating Kirsty. Melonie competition since the Cadet Top repeat performance of that in the Another interesting day's play then beat Susie to put Bridgwater 12 last season which Melonie won, South of England was in prospect especially amongst the U-12 and 3-1 up. Sarah then won against and it proved the same this time. but it was not to be with Juliet U-14 boys' and girls'. Jane' and Kirsty beat Helen to give But Brentwood hit back with Lisa winning, in two. But Somerset still The U-1 7 events went more or us the winning margin. beating Sarah. Then came the clash figured on the winner's rostrum less to form except in the boys' of the No. 3's between Joanne and when Melonie and Helen won the event where once more Barter put ESSEX JUNIOR SELECT Kirsty. This proved to be a great set doubles final against Lesley Souter the evil eye on Payne to win a fine with Kirsty winning in three. Then and Sarah Hammond. This helped (Harlow) April 13/14 final. The girls' event was marred by came the crunch between Melonie to partly offset the disappointment the absence of No. 3 seed Kirsty Once again a Somerset squad and Lisa who had not met in of missing the big one and to make who was still stricken with the 'flu, sallied forth to compete competition before, and what a turn our long journey home less tiring. which unbalanced the draw and hopefully for more computer points up for the book with Melonie prevented what could have been an against tough opposi-tion. We only emerging the winner. This win really exciting semi between her and the had one resolute entrant in the lifted our spirits, but Brentwood did No. 2 seed Sarah Webb which I Cadets in Paul Smith and I hear he not let this deter them as Tanya know Sarah was looking forward played well to win his group' but proceeded to win the next against Jack Chalkley reports from.... to. The other serni went to form then lost to Dale Saunders of Kirsty to bring them within a grasp with No.1 seed Melonie beating Gloucester. Paul also cOlTlpeted in a of levelling the scores and what a STAFFORDSHIRE NO.4 Fiona Stiart. The final allowed junior group in which he did as well fight the next set proved to be the same lines with Melonie retain­ as expected although not pro­ between Sarah and Joanne with SURPRISE FOR JILL ing her title for the third year run­ Bridgwater needing to gain a further gressing. Our juniors cOlTlprised Although entries were about 10% ning. Both finalists' then teamed up lead knowing that Lisa and Tanya Melonie and Sarah, Philip and down in the County Closed, only to win the doubles which is played still had to play and Brentwood Murray with the boys winning three of the top players were absent between either mixed teams or striving to level the score at 3-3. their group but hitting tough this year - Fiona Elliot, Adrian Dixon boys v girls. A well-deserved pat on The atmosphere was electric both opposition thereafter. The and Jill Powis attending the Com­ the back for Mike Williams and his on and off the table with both girls same, to some extent. was the monwealth Championships. Main team who kept the tournament to giving their all. This set culminated fate of the girls except that surprise was the defeat of top seed time and sent us home early. in a nail-biting finish in the third with Melonie won her group, beating Jill Harris who gave an out-of-form Sarah just getting the edge at 23­ Helen Broomhead who, to my performance in losing to junior 21. But Lisa came back for knowledge, she has never met Helen Lower ih the semi-final. This SOMERSET I V SOMERSET II Brentwood with a win over Kirsty. before. The next round match opened the way for Janet Dunning (Yeovil) April 6 Joanne put up stiff resistance to was against Angela Saunders, to retain the Women's title which Melonie in the next set in which This match would appear to be a an opponent who usually gives she has won on five occasions in the both girls were tense, but Melonie cruncher between the established Melonie a good match and on last nine years. Helen, top junior managed to find another gear to first team membersand their heirs the day was the better. This seed, also lost the junior final going emerge the winner to ensure apparent in the seconds. But a proved to be the end of down to Angela Sanders. The sur­ Bridgwater a place in the final. A different combination was tried in Somerset involvement except prise in the men's singles was the marvellous match and a wonderful second team both to give the for the girls' doubles, in which defeat of the holder and second team performance. Thank you selectors some idea of player's Melonie, partnered by Helen seed Craig Bakewell by fellow - Pot­ Brentwood for your good wishes. potential and to enable the junior Perrott. reached the semi where ter Stephen Slater, whose progress they were beaten by Julie team who were playing Surrey II TUNBRIDGE WELLS 2-STAR was then halted by Tony Isaac, away to be at full strength, taking Billington and Kerry Hall. Well winner of the title in 1971 and coached, Maurice. JUNIOR OPEN Philip, Melonie and Sarah to join April 21 1977 . Tony went on to meet Andy Barter and David Wooldridge, a BROMFIELD TROPHY Rich in a tactical semi, losing 17 in match which they duly won 8-2 to SEMI-FINAL No rest after the journey and the third. The other semi was one of finish runners-up to Cornwall. But (Brentwood) April 20 exertion of the previous day for the highlights of the day. Top seed back to the Senior match and there Melonie or myself as we had to Andrew Bellingham met Mark were some surprises and welcome Once again Bridgwater's Melonie, head east once more. Payne and Evans who, spurred on by enthusi­ signe from newcomers to the Sarah and Kirsty set off early to face Barter· also travelled with us and astic support from the north of the seconds. Big upset was the win by a 200 mile journey by car to Helen Perrott completed the party. County, stretched the County No 1 Bryant over Reeves which must compete against a formidable line­ Once again the journey proved to to give a sparkling display of fast, rank as Mark's finest. up of Lisa Hayden, England's be worth it with Philip reaching the hard-hitting table tennis before fad­ A different women's pairing of newest junior selection to play quarters of the U-17's after an ing in the third game 21 -1 O. Rich Shirley dark (Yeovil) and Withyman Norway, and may I say that the inspi red win over Andrew Trott then has yet to beat Bellingham in these combined well to beat Rebecca news of her selection was one of the competing well with Paul Amos but Championships, and once again Russe and Judy Craig. Kirsty also best pieces of news I have heard having to bend the knee. Bellingham had little difficulty in 38 County Notes

overcoming his friend and rival to The Walsall Closed included a new boys' winner Steven Meigh, runner­ activity during the past month, par­ take the men's final. 'hard bat' singles event '- in prepara­ up C. Wilson; U-11 winners Wayne ticularlya top ten National competi­ Stephen Slater had a good day, tion for the County Hard Bat Tour­ Nas'h and Joanne Foxall, runners­ tion. Unfortunately I have no firm taking two junior titles, the top seed nament. The event was well sup­ up R. Wilson and J. Bickerton. details of the results but I under­ in the singles, Kevin Lawrence from ported, and the indications are, The County League prograrnme stand that Richard Jones and Cheryl Walsall, falling in an early round. from Don Pritchard's report, that has virtually been cornpleted. Pot­ Bateman (Cadets) were Surrey's The other highlight of the day was Walsall will have a strong entry for teries A retain the Div 1 title on sets only representatives in the events. the men's doubles final. Again, the County competition. (It was difference from West Bromwich A. The Juniors have have been rele­ Evans and Bellingham were in­ pleasing to see a good entry from. Wolverharnpton Band Walsall B gated from the premier division. Walsall in the County Closed this volved, holders Evans and John were runaway winners of Divisions Mike Kercher says he's not unduly year, following last year when the Hancock against 1983 winners, 2 and 3 respectively, but Wolver­ worried as in his experience local and County competitions Bellingham and Rich. The score hampton 0 had to beat Stafford junior results go in cycles. Two clashed on the same date.) A new could not have been Closer. The first Vets to take Div 4. Although Stone years ago, you'll remember, they name appears on the Walsall men's two games were shared 24-22, were easy winners of Div 5, it was actually won the premier division. singles trophy, Steve Taylor defeat­ 26-28, and Evans and Hancock led heartening to see Tamworth Jun­ ing Keith Baker 19 and 10 in the The Veterans 20-14 in the third. Bellingham and iors as runners- up. Rich pulled back to deuce and to final. As expected, Jill Harris took Sussex Snakes swallow Surrey lead 21-20, only to succurnb 23­ the women's singles title, beating The last two events of the County 21 against some courageous hit­ Grete Willacy 10 and 10 in the final, calendar are the Malcolm Scott On April 6 Surrey Vets visited ting by the Potteries pair. and the same two ladies also fig­ MemoriaI Restricted Tournament, Sussex, at Brighton, to play their The south of the County took 6 ured in the mixed final, Jill, part­ staged by the Woodfield Club in last game of the season. The match titles, the north 5 and Stafford took nered by Danny Jordan, taking it Wolverhampton, and the Hard Bat was significant because we had to the remaining one when Bill Bridge­ from Grete and Phil Pearce, -18, competition, staged in Stafford on win to save ourselves from being man won the Intermediates. Vete­ 13, 10. May 11 along the lines of the event relegated. Because, although not ran John Riley regained the trophy successfully run by the local league. everyone seems to agree, 2 teams Other Results:­ which he first won in 1981 , and his We are anticipating a very interest­ do get relegated from Div 2. With daughter, Natalie, gained her first V.S: John Beresford bt Phil Canning -15. 19. 13. ing day. Will the top sponge players this in rTlind it did not hel'p that we County honour taking the cadet J.S: Mark Stretton bt Andy Till 14,11. be able to adapt? Will the games were playing a team who had not girls'. The cadet boys' saw the fast I.S: Andy Stokes bt Martin Harvey 6, 11. overrun, necessitating the use of been beaten all season, and were, M.D: Stretton/Pearce bt Beresford/Jeff Wilcox 17. improving Adrian Thorp overcome -18, 12. the expedite rule? Will it prove of course, top of the division. Garry Knights in three, but we will J.D: Roger Brissett/James Dufty bt Andy Gale/Andy popu­ The match was like playing snakes hear a lot more of both these names Irons 9, 12. lar and successful? Well, we must and ladders. When occasiona Ily we over the coming years. H.B.S: Sid Parker bt Gordon Woodhall 12, 19. wait and see, but already it has been U-13: Darren Stokes bt Scot Piper 13, 14. did land on the ladders we found suggested that we run a hard bat them short and unsteady, like a step Details: Cornpleting the Staffs. Schools league next year as an alternative ladder with one short leg. Usually M.S: Semi-finals: A Bellingham (W'ton) bt M. Evans (pott) 19, -16,10. individual results from last month ­ alongside the current leagues, thus we found ourselves landing in the A Rich (W'ton) bt A Isaac (W'ton) 12, -15, 17. U-16 winners Stephen Slater and opening the way for one possible wide open throats of the many Final: Bellingham bt Rich 14, 16. Louise Sherratt, runners-up David solution to the affliction now being snakes. W.S: Semi-finals: H. Lower (W'ton) bt J. Harris (Wal) 22. 11. Gamble and Jane Winter; U-19 suffered by table tennis. Gordon Chapman, Frank Hams, J. Dunning (W'ton) bt A Sanders (W'ton) 19, 17. Brian Simmonds and Vera Beesley Final: Dunning bt Lower 13, -15, 15. DETAILS (Surrey) played against Robin M. D: Final: Evans/J. Hancock (pott) bt Belling­ Division 1 P WD L F A Pts Stace, Gerry Batt Rawden, Alan ham/Rich 22. -26, 21. Potteries A 5 3 2 0 36 14 8 RowQen and Valerie Gillan (Sussex W. D: Final: Sanders/Harris bt Dunning/J. Chubb West Brom A 5 4 0 1 33 17 8 (W'ton) 19, 16. Stafford A 4 2 1 1 23 17 5 1). Unfortunately we lost 9-0 which X.D: Final: Bellingham/Harris bt Rich/Sanders 13, Wolverhampton A 4 2 0 2 19 21 4 means we are now relegated. 17. Walsall A 5 1 1 3 27 23 3 I.S: Final: W. Bridgeman (Staff) bt Martin Harvey Leek A 5 0 0 5 5 45 0 (W'ton) 14, -16,16. Division 2 V.S: Final: J. Riley (pott) bt P. W. Smith (Pottl 13.15. Wolverhampton B 0 35 15 10 AROUND THE LEAGUES (Staf~ B.S: Final: S. Slater (pott) bt N. Tongue 15.19. Stafford B 0 29 21 6 G.S: Final: Sanders bt H. Lower 19. 14. Lichfield A 1 22 28 5 The Wandsworth League cele­ J. D: Final: Slater/I. Miller (pott) bt G. Knights/S. Wolverhampton C 0 20 30 4 brates it's 40th Anniversary this Hanks (Lich) 16, 16. Potteries B 1 23 27 3 year. It was formed immediately C.B.S: Final: A Thorp(W'ton)bt Knights-19, 15, 15. Leek B 2 19 31 2 C.G.S: Final: N. Riley (pott) bt S. Hawkes (Tam) 14, Division 3 after the 2nd World War and began 13. Walsall B 0 0 45 5 10 with an organisation called the Tamworth A 0 2 26 24 6 Wandsworth League Association. Despite his disappointment in the 2 1 23 27 6 Stafford C This association comprised of 7 County Closed, Craig Bakewell had Walsall C 2 2 23 27 4 2 2 22 28 4 other sports, among them were the pleasure a week earlier of win­ Potteries C Potteries Ladies 0 5 11 39 0 Football, Darts, Snooker, Ladies ning the Potteries Closed Finney Division 4 Hockey. These sports gradually Cup for the men's singles. He beat Wolverhampton D 4 0 28 12 dropped out one by one, or went the holder Stan Deakin in the semi Stafford Vets 3 0 29 11 Lichfield B 2 0 18 22 their own way, but Table Tennis and then .defeated the Sussex Lichfield C 0 1 12 28 continued to flourish. For the whole County player, Adrian Moore, in the Tamworth B 0 1 12 28 period of it's life the League's Treas­ final by 19 in the third. Newcomer Division 5 Stone 4 0 36 4 urer and Assistant Secretary has Carrie Filmer took the Baker Cup for Tamworth Juniors ' 2 0 23 17 been Harry Smith. Harry is now 73 the women's singles, beating hol­ Stafford D 2 0 17 23 years old and has kept the records der Tricia Brookes in the final. West Brom B 1 0 15 25 Lichfield D 1 0 9 31 of all the league and cup matches Details:­ that have been played. He has a copy of every handbook published. M.S: (Finney Cup) Bakewell bt Moore 22, -17. 19. With Harry on the League Com­ W.S: (Baker Cup) Filmer bt Brookes 20. 17. mittee was another Surrey stal­ M. D: (Leeding Cup) Hancock/Evans bt Moore/Deakin kiewicz who was injured. Surrey 15, -18. 20. Frank Hams reports from .... wart, Fred Joyce. The committee W.D: (Upton Cup) Filmer/J. Blair bt K. Rogers/J. won 6-4 which means they finished used the clubroom of the Alumin­ Callaghan -17.19.18. SURREY 2nd in the division. However only 1 ium Plant and Vessel Company X.D: (Proctor .Cup) Brookes/Hancock bt Filmer/T. team is promoted. Steve (1) Raz (1) Turner·10. -14.18. NO PROMOTION (A.P.V.). This company still exists V.S: J. Riley bt P. Smith 13. 10. Hazel and the girls doubles were but we think they are now based in J.S: (Beryl Broad Trophy) S. Slater bt I. Miller 19,11. Senior II our· only losers to Peter Holliday, Crawley, Sussex. Mr. Seligman, a The team which played Cambs. Martin Livermore, Julian Wheel, director of the Company, became Jenny Callaghan, losing doubles comprised Steve Holloway, Mike Hilary Finch and Alison Edge. President of the League in the early finalist, had on the previous day Hammond, Farhat Razul, Michele The Juniors/Cadets days. won the English deaf singles title in Hams and Hazel Lowe. Hazel made Some players who have played in London - congratulations, Jenny! her debut, replacing Lesley Pop- I believe there has been some the League have been Johnny 39 County Notes

Leach, Harry Vennor, Jack ilnd Elsie Life/Brittania Group of Companies, inspecting various locations in the doubles of course with his brother, Carrington. who provided all the facilities and County. Should any club have the and the mixed with his sister. 1st Division winners Larkhall A r/u met the whole cost of the tourna­ necessary facilities which I can tell Sussex have a new women's Abeng Hotshots. 3rd Earlsfield. 4th ment. The preliminary rounds and her about, please let me know. singles champion, England No. 54 Abeng Warriors. finals night were held at their head­ Have a good holiday. Sally Weston from Horsham, the So for the first time in the last 3 or quarters at Dorking. The Dorking second seed who created one of 4 years Earlsfield have not won the League wish to thank them for their the few surprises of the tournament League; and Steve Holloway who generosity. PLEASE NOTE SURREY by up-ending England No. 27, NOTES ARE COMPILED BY Teresa Moore and spoiling the plays for them did not finish top of M.S: sfs: Julian Daniels bt Richard Seymour the averages. This honour goes to Clive Broomfield bt Peter Burrows. FRANK GREEN AND NOT Moores' clean sweep. Brian Garroway of Larkhall A with Final: Daniels bt Broomfield -17.18.15. MICHAEL GREEN AS PER I have always admired players 93.3%. Steve finished joint 2nd W.S: Marion Rogers bt Thora Saunders. APRIL MAGAZINE. who keep their heads when every­ M. D: Daniels/Rex Goldsmith bt Peter Bray/ Broom­ with Neville Miller with 83.3%. field 10. -29. '5. thing goes against them. Those X.D: Louise Padgham/Rex Goldsmith bt Marion and who keep calm are often the ones The Closed David Rogers . 'Find the Lady' who win because those who start Men's Winner: Steve Holloway bl Brian Garroway. V.S: Peter Bray bt Dave Rogers 21.13. shouting, shrieking and showing Men's Doubl••: Brian and Alun Garroway bt Steve Ravensbury Junior under 18'5: Tim Rogers bt After the trophies had been and Paul Holloway. John Menheinick. presented at the Surrey Closed other unpleasant reactions to the Veterans: Frank Hams bt Mike Holloway. Tournament it was discovered by happenings on court often lose. Restricted: Winner Richard Towner. In the league Mole Valley left it Sally showed these qualities at Team Event: Earlsfield bt Larkhall. the girl winners that the figures on until the last game of the season their trophies were men. Therefore Worthing. She battled quietly after before they retained the title. In the President's Cup Earlsfield A at least two men winners could be losing the first game, whilst Teresa Needing to win or draw against will play Vale A. accused of having a 'girl' in their looked jaded and could do nothing Abinger they drew 5-5 and so pip In the Chairman's Cup (Team Han­ bedroom. If this is so, please let me right with her unorthodox game Friends Provident I by one point. dicap) Argyle D will play Larkhall B. know, because I'll know where she which hopefuJ:y has not been This was a good finish to the season belongs. If, however, the men can't grooved permanently. Fighting, Croydon for Mole Valley having in March lost 'find the lady' then presumably all battling, scrambling, pace-chang­ a key player in Smithers, with a ing are Teresa's qualities but there is Hartley Down are now definitely the trophies presented were men. broken thumb. This wont do in these days of so much more that could be champions but Woodmansterne Nicky Mason has now had an women's lib, so perhaps next time achieved, rather like developing a are offering a late challenge to San­ N.H.S. operation on his knee and derstead for who finishes 2nd. the person who buys the trophies bad habit at golf! should be fit for next season. The The irony is that should Sussex The League celebrates their 50th question of insurance will be dis­ will ensure that a lady figures anniversary this year and are predominantly on the ladies' win promotion against Devon, cussed with the E.T. TA by the Sussex will have to choose be­ thinking of ways to celebrate. Sug­ Surrey Committee. trophies. gestions please to John Somerville. tween Teresa and Sally in the pre­ There will be a Summer Camp mier division, as there is only one Dulwich again at Littlehampton during the female spot. last 2 weeks of August. Please Sussex, in most people's eyes, This league runs a competition contact Peter Corner for details. have got a fine venue, for their which involves the top eight players Surrey is still short of coaches. If John Woodford reports from.. closed. A new organiser, Brian from each division or age group and there are any experienced or trainee Spicer has already volunteered to listed below are the winners of the coaches interested please contact SUSSEX run it in 1986, but the entries were various categories. Mike Kercher/Peter Corner. down to 100. The Sussex TTA Div 1: Winner John Burleton r/u Tany Grant. BEXHILL BROTHERS ON TOP Ron Crayden. just back from the might do well to probe carefully to Div 2:Winner Lee Nguyem r/u K. Orhevba. ADRIAN MOORE, England no. 28 Div 3: Winner C. Crawford r/u R Mitton. Worlds, says that 7 out of 8 quarter find out why. U·17: Winner Lee Nguyem. finalists were penholder type play­ came on top of the pack when the U·14: Winner Trevor Brookes r/u Paul Poorun. three members of the Moore family ers. Perhaps our coaches should BLESSING IN DISGUISE encourage new players in this style. attempted to sweep the board at In the 1st Division Championship Norman Hooper has said that he the all-Sussex championships at Missing promotion in any sport Irving A appear to be certain to will not be organising Surrey's open Worthing Sports Centre on March can be a blessing in disguise. This retain the title. tournaments next season. Not only 24. could be the case for Sussex when Thames Valley is a new organiser required but Adrian had the best draw in the they failed to' clinch promotion to someone who can persuade spon­ men's singles and carefully con­ the Premier division of the County The league programme is now over sors to part with their money. served his energy for his expected Championships by only drawing and Graham Spicer II having com­ A new ranking list for Surrey final round battleground with his with Devon at Plymouth. pleted their fixtures on time, now players will be published at the end brother Stephen who had to con­ It was almost as big a cliffhanger have to wait for Chessington I to of the current season. tend with surviving three match as Dennis Taylor's snooker victory complete 4 remaining matches. points against Phil Smith in the over Steve Davis in the world final. Chessington I have also been fav­ semi-finals. Regrettably, this sort of thing as ourites to win, but with this added The brothers have produced some great as it is for snooker does table advantage knowing how many brilliant and skilful finals in recent tennis no good at all. points they require, (remember 1 times. This one was the best but it The power of the Moores, plus point for each set won), they seem showed that the Bexhill brothers are fighter Phil Smith and the new certain to retain their title. Spicer I on top, in fact in the top branches of Sussex champion Sally Weston will finish 3rd and Elmbridge 14th. the Sussex tree and also that Phil was not enough against Devon's Smith is the rightful No.3 because youngsters who certainly did not Epsom and Leatherhead OLYMPIC GAMES after Smith there is a gap which six deserve to lose. Ironically, it is Kent It is with sadness that I report the IN SURREY? players are trying and at the mom­ who go up. The feature of the death of John Denman. Our con­ ent failing, to bridge. Plymouth stalemate was really that dolences go to his family and Adrian triumphed in the final round the new Sussex men's champion friends. John was the guiding force Surrey First Again! - I won't bore of the men's singles 10 and 19 Adrian Moore failed to score. In behind this league, in its heyday, you by telling when we were first giving him the title for the second Plymouth it really did look as though when it had 400 players. It has, before, but I hope to report in the time. his life depended on the result. however, over the past 2 seasons next issue about the sensational Shock of the event was the defeat although that is how it always looks declined dramatically and it now news that the Table Tennis event. if of Graham Gillett by the evergreen to unseasoned observers when appears that Bob Green, the pre­ the Olympic Games are hosted by Roger Chandler who is now toying Adrian is on courtl sent secretary and his committee London, may be held in Surrey. A with the idea of playing as a veteran However, Sussex juniors have may have to disband the league. top class venue is required so it is next season but at the same time gained promotion and so have the obvious that we will be the first having second thoughts because he veterans. Regrettably. almost all the Dorking choice. can still reach the semis against present junior team are about to join During the summer a representa­ good players like Gillett. the senior ranks, so the promoted The c:osed tournament was spon­ tive of the Olympic Organising For the record books, Adrian side who it seems will be led by sored by the National Employers Committee - Ms Jo King - will be Moore took all three, the men's Crawley's Scott Greenbrook in 40 County Notes

September, are in for a few canings doubles. The County were 4-0 in BIRMINGHAM INDIVIDUAL England won both men's and in the top class. the lead before Cheshire won the CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS women's team events, but the The Seaman and Nicholls Cups, at men's doubles against Barry and opposition put up by Hong Kong in Three-a-side League Champs one time for the top eight men and Phil 18 in the third. The only singles both finals was surprisingly poor. played at Astra on March 17. women in the county were won by defeat was I. Gunn's set against B. In the Individual events, Griffiths Winners Runners-up Phil Srrlith and Sally Weston in the Johns but this also went to three. 0,5 L. B ertie ~ olebridge) M. Browne did best, losing to Carl Prean in the absence of the Moores. Sally had a C /S T. Stevens (S t. Phillips) third round, taking a game and only Dbls I. G unnR . G unn P. Machin/ struggle to beat the sisters Carol (Handsworth Vic) D. Rudge losing at 19 in the fourth. Nigel Hewett and Christine Wicks, but Junior 2A Division f-I andsworth Vic) Tyler deservedly won the Consola­ Warwickshire's Juniors represented just came through. Birmingham League Champs tion Singles, beating some very by Verandar Chauhan, Steve Swal­ Bernard Rowley, national council­ played at Astra on March 10. strong players. We had six umpires low, Mark Randle, Dawn Bromley, Winners Runners-up lor for Sussex will not seek re­ there - Roy Williams, Harry Mad­ and Tracey Green had a close 6-4 0,5 P. G unn D. Rudge election this time. He has other f-I andsworth Vic) (Handsworth Vic) dison and Malcolm Buckle from the win over Leicestershire. The result C /S R. Gammons N. McMillan plans in the coaching administra­ North, and Len Jones, Peter Wilson being decided in the last set when (West Warwicks) tion. He has served Sussex loyally Dbles P. G unn,P. Machin D. P armer/A. Hare and Greg Jones from the South. Steve beat Richard Grimley. Mark (Handsworth Vic) (BAI ) on the council for seven years or and Steve were in fine form winning THE WORLD more and has served the E.T.T.A. North League Champs played at both their singles and then pairing well by landing the Charles Church Broadway on March 31. CHAMPIONSHIPS up for the boys' doubles beating Winners Runners-up sponsorship, or at least pointing the 0,5 M. Wootton P. Waite Paul Bumpus and Ian Brown. With a good Commonwealth result way to the ta rget. (Gen Accident) f'i. Barber) Tracey won her singles against Gail C /S S. Fogarty J. P eakman behind them, the Welsh teams~ His successor could be Brian (BCA Pathfinders) (Westminster) joined by Mark Thomas, who had Spicer, whose reputation as a Chapman to complete our win. Dbles K. ChantR . J ohal Women's League Champs rrlissed the Isle of Man event marathon runner is steadily growing through a car accident in Germany, with two more 26-mile journeys Hobs Moat on February 2. Junior 3B Division Winners Runners-up went off to Gothenburg. The team recently, London and Jersey. Our Junior 3 B team completed a OS Alison Ledwitch Pauline Earp was accompanied by Chairman Breaking three hours by 2 minutes (Southalls) (Hatchford Brook) very successful week-end by de­ Inv. Julie Hill Fiona Sutton Eddie Thomas, Betty Gray, Gerald 58 seconds tinle was another feating Oxfordshire 9-1 away at Sgles (Longacre) (Longacre) Watkins and our three on duty sterling achievement in London. Dbles Sue CulbertsontWendy . The side, represented by Spindlow (Jaguar) umpires, Len Jones, Roy Wi-lliams Darren Smith, Lee Jeffries, Dave and Clive Wheatley. Thomas, Lisa Spilsbury and Lynn Playing conditions at The Scandi­ Fitzpatrick, were too strong for navium were good, the hotels the home team. Our only set-back good, and the organisation good, Mary Rose reports from ... was in the set between Dave but many found the food less satis­ Thomas and D. O'Flynn but this was fying, although it did irrlprove. WARWICKSHIRE a very close encounter. Unfortunately the weather was worse than we had left, and we LEAGUE COMPETITION were treated to rain, snow, gale The 3 rd Sunday play-off matches of Champion Ralph force winds and fog. Just like home! the Warwickshire League Compe­ Warwickshire and Ex-England In­ Our men got off to a great start - a tition were held at the Phoenix Club, ternational Ralph Gunnion's career 5-3 win over Israel, in which Coventry, on Sunday, 10th March. seems to have begun allover again Griffiths won his. three, Tyler two, as since reaching Veteran status he but Mark Thomas failed twice. has Won four Veteran Titles, in­ Against Nigeria we had no chance, cluding the National held at Bletch­ only Alan going to a third game, Results as follows: ley in February. Congratulations and that against their No.1 Musa. Coventry North B'ham Ralph, I am sure that these are the We had experienced a sirrlilar fate Rugby Nuneaton first of many. Stratford South B'ham against Austria, whose players are Rugby South B'ham undistinguished, but always too North B'ham Nuneaton good for us. Alan, in one match, Stratford County Umpires Coventry and Nigel Tyler in two, went to the Coventry North B'ham Warwickshire have two new fully Rugby third game. Nuneaton qualified County Umpires, C. Leach Stratford South B'ham It was the same story against South B'ham and J. Azam. M. Swann and G. Rugby USSR, and with Alan not playing, North B'ham Nuneaton Truman have still to take the prac­ by H. Coventry Stratford tical test. the two Nigels and Mark Thomas THE COMMONWEALTH didn't get into a third game. We felt we had a good chance TABLE P W L F A Pts National Club Competition Sixth was our best ever finishing against Indonesia, but now the full 1, Rugby 6 5 1 39 15 10 (Birmingham) position in the Commonwealth unfortunate fact of Alan Griffiths's 2. North B'ham 5 5 0 32 13 10 The Redhill Club, Birmingham's Charrlpionships, and we owed this commitment in Germany took 3. South B'ham 5 4 1 32 13 8 satisfying result to an unexpected effect. His club had an important 4. Coventry 6 3 3 28 26 6 ladies' representatives in the Nat­ 5. Nuneaton 6 2 4 18 36 4 ional Club Competition have success against Australia. play-off match on the Saturday 6. Stratford 6 1 5 15 39 2 reached the final beating Bourne­ Alan Griffiths set us on the winning night and Alan found himself in the 7. Leamington 6 0 6 16 38 0 mouth 5-1 in the semis. Redhill's road with a fine win over Bob position that if he didn't play in that team was Karen Groves, Sandra Tuckett, and he eventually beat match, his job was in jeopardy. The The important and deciding fixture Peakman and Di St. Ledger. Best of both Haberl and Tepper. Nigel Tyler Welsh Association had therefore to between the North and South luck in the final girls. had set point before losing to arrange for Alan to travel back to Birmingham teams will be played at Haberl, but both he and Nigel Germany late ,on the Friday, a date to be arranged at the West Thomas beat Tepper. returning on Sunday morning for Warwickshire Club. Wilmott Cup Although we lost 1-5 to England, the important match against Aus,­ COUNTY RESULTS Birmingham were due to play who eventually carried off the tralia. It was during his absence that Leicester in a Wilmott Cup quarter­ Championship, Tyler beat Alan we lost to Indonesia, Nigel Thomas Seniors, Division 2A final in April. Birmingham's side of Cooke in this match. In the play-offs losing the ninth set, although he After the disappointment of losing Barry Johnson, Alan Fletcher· and we lost to India and Nigeria, both held two match points. to Leicestershire our Senior side re­ Carl Morgan is a very strong line-up too strong for us. Alan returned for the all-important presented by Barry Johnson, Ian buJ a tight match was expected. Our women - Lesley Tyler and match with Australia. We don't Gunn, Phil Gunn, Karen Groves and Shirley Cain-Williams, struggled know whether his frantic journeys Sandra Peakman were back to form against the strong sides, but they took,their toll, but his form was not in the away fixture against Cheshire Birmingham Individual finished in 9th place, above Nor­ up to Isle of Man standard and this winning 8-2. Championship results thern Ireland, Guernsey, Isle of time he lost the vital set with Karen and Sandra both won their Three-a-side League Champs Man, Jamaica, Jersey and Zim­ Tuckett. He did beat Tepper and singles and paired up to win the played at Astra on March 17. babwe. Haberl, but Tyler could only beat 41 County Notes

Tepper, whilst Mark Thomas lost throughout. Shirley was certainly Martin Edwards became his third destroyed the holders Terry Bruce both his comfortably. nervous but settled down to some Swindon victim as Michael swept and Bill Moulding of in the Then we played Brazil and lost 3­ good wins in singles and a valuable through the final to take the trophy. final. 5. Nigel Tyler won two, Alan won partner in the doubles. Jenny Neale of Swindon scored a With Claire Maisey out of tne one, but Nigel lost two. double in the only two events for reckoning, Jane Parker took full The Individuals In the first match in the second girls. advantage of her chance to clinch stage we met Switzerland, and Nigel Tyler played very well in his But she had a big scare before her second women's singles title. disaster. For some unaccountable qualifying group. He beat the taking the Girls' singles. Swindon's Helen Wilson came reason, Alan, who has beaten Spanish No.1 Pales, the first time In the final she came up against through the half of the draw left Renold quite easily before, lost two­ the latter has lost to a Welshman, Julie Mills vvho hit top form and vacant by Miss Maisey who was in straight in the opening set and the then accounted for Luxembourg's sneaked away with the opening Sweden to watch the world rot set in. Nigel Thomas who beat Stebens before failing in the last game. championships. Miller in the European League at match against Bulgarian No. 1 But Jenny rode out the storm and After Miss Wilson let an early lead Barry, lost to him, as did Alan, Stojanov. Mark Thomas beat hit back to win the next two. slip she had no answer to the whilst l\Iigel Tyler lost to Miller and Bouschet of Luxembourg in the Jenny partnered Raymond Powell consistent all-round game and Renold. qualifying round, but also lost to a to the Mixed title in an all-Swindon experience of Mrs. Parker. But Miss And so we met Indonesia again, Bulgarian Loukov. final against Edwards and Lorraine Wilson had some consolation in the but this time with Alan, and we had Alan Griffiths lost in his first round Cox. women's doubles which she won a comfortable 5 2 win, Alan proper to, the Hong Kong player The Boys' doubles served up a big with Claire Hunter. They easily winning three, Nigel two, but Mark Chong Kong Wah, whilst Nigel surprise. Raymond Powell and defeated Brenda Lee and Jenny Thomas losing both his. This result, Thomas, one of the many cold Tuck, winners of the Swindon junior Neale in the all-Swindon final. earlier, could have given us a higher victims, scratched against Srini­ and senior doubles, were odds-on The veterans' singles trophy position. vasan. To add to Nigel's misery, the favourites. changed hands. Michael Oxley score was recorded as 21-0, 21 -0, But Mark Powell - Raymond's added that title to the One he won in brother - and Lee Godbold were not the Swindon championships. But With the Women 21 -O(!) to his opponent, an indigni­ ty suffered by far more illustrious impressed and upset the applecart he had to battle before defeating Lesley Tyler and Shirley Cain­ scratchers - Socretin, Birocheau, by winning the final in the deciding the holder, John Ford (West Wilts) game. ' Williams opened their campaign and van Spanje amongst others. in the deciding game. Wiltshire TTA president, Roy against Ireland. Lesley won the Unfortunately for Nigel - this Results: opening match against Ch~evers, mistake made headlines at home, Hazell presented the trophies for but Shirley found Ann Leonard too even on Cefax! One wonders if a B.S: s-f's: M. Auchterlonie bt I. Neate 13, 15; M. both the junior and senior Edwards bt R. Powell 16, 13. Final: Auchterlonie bt tournaments staged at the Christie strong for her. We lost the doubles, similar humiliation greeted Socretin Edwards 11.15. and although Lesley took the first at home! G.S: sot's: J. Neale bt S. Vowles 7, 15; J. Mills bt L. Miller Sports Centre, Melksham. game against Leonard, she lost the Neither of our girls survived the Cox 13. -12, 13. Final Neale bt Mills -20. 16, 2. They were organised by the West C.B.S: s-fs: Auchterlonie bt C. Morgan 8, 10; M. next two. qualifying rounds in singles and fell Wilts League as part of their 50th l\lelson bt P. Timmis 18. -23. 18. Final: Anniversary celebrations and We then beat Colombisa 3-1, to the eventual Chinese winners in Auchterlonie bt Nelson 5, 20. Lesley winning two and combining the first round of the doubles. U-12 B.S: s-f's:Auchterlonie bt P. Fry 5,9; N. Pickett sponsored by Airsprung Ltd. well with the nervous Shirley to take Alan and Mark Thomas beat a bt A. Collar 14, 15. Final: Auchterlonie bt Pickett 8, 11. the doubles. Venezuelan pair in the men's B.O: s·t's: M. Powell/L. Godbold bt J. Singh/Nelson We had a very easy win against doubles qualifying, but then lost to 14. 10; P. Tuck/R. Powell bt Timmis/K. Meaden 13, ,Results: 13. Final: M. Powell/Godbold bt R. Powell/Tuck Venezuela, who scored so few the Germans Lieck and Wosik, M.S: K. Satchell bt W. Moulding 12,9; J. -19, 17. 14. .·f.: whilst the two Nigels went out in Chandler bt T. Bruce -15, 16, 18. Final: Satchell bt points that it was almost an embar­ X. 0: s~f's: P. Powell/Neale bt l\leate/Vowles 11,14; Chandler 13, 15. rassment. the first .round proper to the Edwards/Cox bt M. Colyer/Mills 19. 16. Final: W.S: '.·f.: J. Parker bt J. Neale 14.20; H. Wilson bt Powell/Neale bt Edwards/Cox 13,10. We lost to Greece, Shirley losing Japanese Ono and Seiji. J. Mills 17.15. Final: Parker bt Wilson 15, 8. to Louka and Spandau, Lesley los­ Nigel and sister Lesley lost to V.S: .·f.: M.Oxley bt D. Morris 15.14: J. Ford bt P. ing to the latter, but repeating her Surbek and Batinic in the first round Harford 11.12. Final: OXley bt Ford 18. -16. 10. of the Mixed, but Nigel Thomas and M.O: .·f.: Satchell/Chandler bt P. Tuck/R. Powell European League victory over Just in case anyone had any 11.15: Moulding/Bruce bt T. lIoyd/S. Gregory -14. Louka. We won the doubles. Shirley scratched on account of doubts about why Kevin Satchell 11, 13. Final; Satchell/Chandler bt Moulding/ A comfortable win 3-0 against Nigel's sickness. dOlTlinates Wiltshire table tennis he Bruce 14, 11 . Portugal followed, although both W.O: .-fa: C. Hunter/Wilson bt N. Chambers/M. spelled it out in one word in their Plumb 6, 17; Neale/B. Lee bt Parker/Po Cleverly 17, singles went to three. Our girls senior championships. The word ­ 18. Final: Hunter/WiI.on bt Neale/Lee 13. 8. accounted for Malta in the first CLASS. No other player came >to: .-f.: Satchell/K. Richards bt D. Richards/Mills match of Stage 2, two easy singles remotely near him for speed, power 17. 15; A. Oxley/Hunter bt M. Oxley (jun)/Wilson Laurie Selby reports from .... -19. 13. 18. Final: Satchell/Richard. bt wins and a three game win in the or flair. Oxley/Hunter -12.9.14. doubles. You might have expected the Another win came our way in WILTSHIRE England No.1 5 to cruise to his sixth Stage 3, when we accounted for SHARP SHOOTER MICHAEL singles title. Puerto Rico 3-1, Lesley winning The' men's doubles, which he won Wiltshire's junior team are playing two, and she and Shirley taking the The "Table Tennis Kid" shot his way with Wiltshire NO.4 John Chandler, the toughest game of all - the doubles. into Wiltshire's sporting history could also be predicted with some waiting game. They are waiting to Our last match was against books when he rode off with three certainty. But it was in the mixed see if they will be elevated to the Turkey, and an exciting climax it :top trophies in the County Champ­ where the West Wiltshire player elite PrelTlier Division of the County turned out to be. Lesley beat Turbut ionships. really showed his extraordinary Championships for the first time in in the opening set and Shirley just Bang... 11 -years-old Michael talent. the county's history. lost to Dogan. Our girls had a good Auchterlonie became the young­ His partt1er, Wiltshire No.1 Claire But having won their final match, third game win in the doubles, but est ever winner of the Boys' event. Maisey, pulled out and at the last they face an agonising wait to see if Lesley went down surprisingly Bang... the dead-eyed sharp minute Satchell teamed with Sussex "viII pip them at the post. At badly to Dogan. .It was left to Shirley shooter potted the Under-14 title. Devizes teenager Karen Richards the time of writing, Sussex needed to retrieve the situation, and Bang... The Kid picked off the whois not in the county's top ten. to win both their remaining games although she took the first game at Under-12 crown as easily as hitting But with Kevin's patiellt guidance to beat Wiltshire to top spot. 23-21 against Turbut, she fell away a barn door with a shot-gun. she played like a chamdion. And a The tension against Northampton and lost the next two. Wiltshire table tennis had never champion she became when they shire who were also in the pro­ However, it was all good ex­ seen anything like it as the defeated the favourites Andrew motion race - told early on in their perience for the first women's team youngster from Fordingbridge left a Oxley (Caine) and Claire Hunter match. Wiltshire were always we have sent for some, years. We posse of fallen seeds in his trail. (Swindon) in a three game thriller. struggling until they pulled beat the teams we expected to Favourite Paul Tuck from Swindon Against Chandler in the men's level at 3-3. Then Julie Mills beat and went near enough to fell to Michael in the first round of singles final, Satchell's anticipation beat. Joanne Abbott to put the Greece and .Turkey to have won the Boys' singles. and awesome attack gave him a home side into the lead for with a little bit of extra application. Then he gunned down No.3 seed comfortable victory. the first time. This gave Wiltshire Except for one or two poorish Ian Neate, another Swindon player, It was the same story in the men's the confidence to take the displays, Lesley played well in the semis. doubles when he and Chandler remaining sets. 42 County Notes

Michael (senior doubles). Louise also won the Junior Singles These players will go on to the title beating Steve Scott 2-straight Regional Festival of Sport at in the final. She joined with Steve to Bristol later this month. win the Junior Double title. Yet a Eleven players from Wiltshire and fourth Championship was taken by others from Avon, Somerset. Louise when in partnership with Devon and Wales went for a four­ Jeremy Duffield they beat Eric day training session at Lilleshall Calver and Sandra Roden, but only National Sports Centre. The at 18 in the decider of the Mixed. coaches were Bryan Merrett. Duffield also won the Handicap Adrian Wright. Tony Carey and Val Singles when he met Brett Davis ­ Clack from Wiltshire. Jeremy was on Owe 6 and Brett on "It can't help but benefit us all." Rec. 1. Duffield won 11 in the third. said Mrs. Clack who added that Brett retained the Veterans' Singles Wiltshire hoped to make it an title. He played Charles Reem in the annual event. final winning 18, -12, 14. Jeremy featured again in the Men's Doubles final with Rod Gethins. However Paul Osman and Ken Burton fought tenaciously and won 15, -13, 19. Doug Moss reports from .... The County 1st team won very convincingly against Avon II in their WORCESTERSH IRE last match of the season. They finished up clear winners of Div. 3 C Keeping the score... Janet Parker who has twice won the Wiltshire DISTINCTION AT EVESHAM championships, and Kevin Satchell who chalked up his sixth win, of the County Championships. The The remainder of the League situation is not new! The title has But it was tough with all the last Hunter (-7) in straight games. Championships throughout the been won before and unfortunately four sets going to final games. There was bound to be a new County have continued and results relegation from Div. 2 has followed. Wiltshire girls again laid the name on the Pickett Shield for both are available for Evesham and The team has then immediately foundations for victory and ended teams were in the final for the first Kidderminster. gained promotion as in this season. the day undefeated. time. In Evesham their Finals Night was Certainly our ladies are very much The senior side were also in action Although St. Saviours romped distinguished by the fact that all 5 of improved and have more ex­ against Dorset. The mid-table clash home 4-0 it was not all one way the Mytton family played in the perience. The team should do well produced a ding-dong struggle traffic but the Shrivenham team, finals programme. Nick Mytton was next season. It will depend to a before the points were shared in a Civilian Staff Social Club, couldn't quite dominant in the Men's Singles large extent who will be available. 5-5 draw. Both Satchell and Janet clinch vital deciding games. beating Steve Gough 15, 18 in the Will Trevor Washington return to Parker were unbeaten. Veteran Basil Thompson (-11) put Final. The Women's Singles event regular County team play? Will St. Saviours on the victory trail with saw Mandy Mytton in sparkling Jeremy Duffield be keen to fight Results: a tough victory over John Field (+5) form and Lynda Reid was unable to again? With Hereford without a County team would Mark Owen, a Junior.: Raymond Powell IOS1 to Andrew Trolt 20. -13, 14, 10. Then Sandy Steele- contain her the scores being 17,16 -15, -17: Ian Neate bt Richard Elliott 15.19: Paul Davies (scratch) who has been in Mandy's favour. Bob Price held regular player in the Hereford/ Tuck losuo Raymond Jacobs -15. -21. playing in the league for 25 years on to the Veterans' title when he Worcester administrative area, be a Jenny Neale/Julie Mills bl Maxine Shears/Joanne prospect for Worcestershire? Bill Abbott 6. 18: TucklPowelllost to Trott/Jacobs -18. without winning a trophy made it beat John Mytton 18, 19. John had 20. -16. Powell bt Elliott 10.18; Mills btAbbotl16. 2-0 with a 15, 18 win against Lee previously played well. to beat Dawe (Gloucester) who played 13: Tuck bt Trotl -14. 19. 13: Neale bt Shears -15. Hemingway (+5). Lynda Reid in this event. The Men's regularly in Worcester League this 15. 10; Neale bt Jacobs 16. -15. 11. season and won the Worcester Senior.: Kevin Edwards lost to Tany Clayton -, O. Vic Miles (-8)who won the Robey Doubles final saw Nick and Stefan Men's Singles title, beating Simon -10: Ray Hughes 10110 AodneyThomas -16.16. -15: Shield back in 1970 scraped home. Mytton playing against one Kevin Satchell bl Martin Abbott 12. 10. 19, 20 against Peter Hearn (+6). . another. Nick and Paul Taylor beat Claxton in the final. has expressed Janel Parker/Brenda Lee bt Leanne Harman! Hemingway battled valiantly to Stefan and Neil Betteridge -14, 16, interest - is he of the standard for Samantha Scott-Pawson -15. 18. 17; SatchelV Div.2? Will Simon Claxton be Edwards bt ClaylorVAbbotl15. 15. keep his side in the match. He 11 . The junior pair played very well Edwards lost to Thomas -1 7. -13; Lee lost to Scott­ forced his way to a final game and it was a good achievement to available as regularly as this season Pawson ·1 6. ·12: Salchell bt Clayton 10. 15: Parker against Thompson but the Swindon reach the final. Betteridge rather - he was second in the Divisional bt Harman 15.18: Hughes lost to Abbott -13. -19. player won 17, -19, 14 to give his surprisingly had another defeat in averages? I daren't pose any Youth and experience took a side an unbeatable lead. the Junior Singles final when Darren questions regarding Murray Jukes, double top billing when the Trophies were .presented by Smith beat him at 18 in the third. who was top of the Div. 3 averages. Swindon League's handicap finals Gordon Townsend, president of the The Myttons' success continued in Without him the other answers were decided. Youth took the star Swindon League. the Mixed final when Nick and would be likely to be irrelevant! role in the Bill" Robey Shield indivi­ Swindon's young players have Mandy beat Betteridge and Lynda However "no panic" it will "all come dual event which was won by 15­ been hitting top form in the Schools Reid 1 5, 11. Lynda Reid held on to out in the wash". years-old Jasvinder Singh. And the Championships. Six of the eight one championship when with The County Draw organised by experience came from St. Saviours, winners in the Wiltshire individual Mandy they beat Peggy Mytton Vera Royal and Barbara Jukes was - founder' members of the league in rounds came from Swindon. The (Mum!) and Shirley Betteridge 20, quite a success. It provided for 1925 - who notched up their first winners now go on to the national 14 in the Women's Doubles Final. Leagues to retain half of the profit trophy when they won the Geoff finals at Mansfield. In the Kidderminster Champion­ on the tickets they sold. The County Pickett Shield team competition. The winners were: Boys: Alex Col­ ships it was good to see Jeremy Association made over £250 and Singh, nicknamed "Jazzy". hit a lar (U-11), Nathan Pickett (U-1 3), Duffield back in action. He would some of the Leagues with good high in both his matches which he Mark Powell (U-16). and Andrew obviously again be an asset to the sales made as much as £50. It was won without losing a game. In the Oxley (U-19) 'of Caine. County teams if he was keen. He a co-operative effort which went final he beat the holder, Brian Girls: Nichola Murray (U-11), Tina was unable to compete in the Men's well. Powell. The fast-improving junior, Mills (U-13) of Caine, Lorraine Cox Singles event because of a football Worcester played their Veterans who had a handicap of plus two ran (U-16) and Claire Hunter (U-19). injury. The Men's Singles final was Championships in the extension of away with the opening game 21-7. Ferndale swept the board at the between two defensive players ­ the Perdiswell Sports Centre. The But Powell - struggling against his Wiltshire Boys' Clubs Festival of Steve Horton and Charles Reen. entry was not too good but those handicap of minus 16 and a heavy Sport at Collerne. The expedite rule had to be intro­ who played thoroughly enjoyed it. cold - made a determined bid for The winners were:Alex Collar duced in the third game which Brian Thompson was most im­ the second game but couldn't (boys' singles), David Bellamy and Horton won at 18 to take the title. pressive playing his modern game. hold Singh who won 21-12. Peter Fry (boys' doubles). Neil The Women's Singles final was an He beat John Rowe (Crowle) in the In the semis Singh, who has only Everden (junior singles), Kevin excellent match with the two top Straight event final and he gave his been playing two years, beat Quick and James McCormick County team girls contesting. The opponent 14 start in the Handicap another Div. 1 player, Alan Duke (junior doubles). Paul Tuck (senior result was close with Louise Davis event final which he won. There (-9) 12, 16. Powell beat Claire singles), Martin Bell and Paul beating Sandra Roden -21,15,18. were some good contests in the 43 County Notes

Veterans' Doubles in which the along with Alan Fletcher combined Local Leagues Championships veterans. He went on to put a great to take seven out of eight doubles deal of time and effort into two pairings were decided by Draw Harrogate from lists of stronger and weaker sets, the team has to be content M.S: M. Emmerson bt R. Whiteley -10.17.22. more Yorkshire tournaments: the players. The ultimate winners were with third place which also looks M.D: N. Pennock/R. Whiteley bt K. Bell/Emmerson Open and the Closed. He also Graham Meredith and Tim Snee like being the final destination of the -22. 13. 20. entered the Pontefract Open 1* and U-17's: A. Whiteley bt N. Wakefield 12.15. who beat Lynda Reid and John senior 2 nd team. U-14's: A. Whiteley bt M. Nuttall 11.14. came runner-up in the veterans' V.S: L. Browning bt I. Warmsley 6.17. ~vent. In the meantime he reg­ Davis in the final. Several players have distinguished W.S: Mrs. J. Whiteley bt Miss J. Whiteley. Istered 8 out of 9 wins (5 singles out The County Team Knock-Out themselves in recent weeks with of 6 and 3 out of 3 doubles) in three Competitions have proceeded to pride of place going to Mills on his Wakefield M.S: S. Sharpe bt A. Ball 14.13. county matches - including two the finals stage thanks again to the achievement of reaching the semi enthusiasm and determination of W.S: J. Speight bt K. Burrows 18.14. against the strongest sides in the of the men's singles at the English M.D: T. Watson/Po Tomlinson bt N. Cafferty/M. division. For the final match against Peter Bird. In the Straight Finall.M.1 Closed after accounting for Graham Land 15.20. U-17's: Ball bt M. Connell 16. 22. one' of the weaker sides, which X beat Ledbury Lions 5-4. There Sandley in the quarters. Steve also V.S: D. Townend bt G. Cooper. Yorkshire need to win to take the promises to be a good final of the captured the Yorkshire Closed Div. 1: C. Inman bt Cooper. Championship, . Ron has been left Handicap competition with Four men's title and then the Open at Div. 2: I. Exley bt M. Armstrong. out and, although he has not com­ Pools, Evesham (accom-panied we Halifax when he accounted for hear by a coachload of supporters) Leeds plained he rTlUSt be more than a little Steve McQueen 18, 17 in the final. M.S: D. Indriks bt P. Sanderson 16. -15. 20. concerned at the treatment he has playing Catshill Youth Melody Hill - Women's Singles and W.S: R. Baxter bt C. Howard 18. 17. received. . Club B, Bromsgrove. It is to be held Doubles with Cheryl Buttery (Lincs) M.D: T. Dyson/K. Mkandla bt Sanderson/C. Render 17. 17. Once again we draw near to the on Sunday MaY' 5 at St. Gilberts, and Tony Bottomley mixed class 3 U-17 Singles: M. Connell bt T. Miller 14.-17.17. end of another season so may I take Hartlebury. singles winner were also on top U-17 Doubles: Connell/Miller bt J. Chew/P.Brown this opportunity of thanking all who form. Joanne Shaw, O'ldfield and 8.14. P. S. Brief details of the Dudley have contributed in any way to O'Driscol1 have also had a very suc­ Other Winners: Finals have come to hand: 'Yorkshire Report' and the many cessful time in recent tournaments C.G.S: J. Roberts (also U-14 Girls' doubles with J. Harrison). friends I have met round the 'table M.S:Trevor Washington bt Steve Dunning. with. relative newcomer to the top M.D: Dunning/Pete Baker bt Washington/Mervyn C.B.S: M. Conroy. tennis scene' and about whom I will section, Mark Ward (Sheffield) Wood. U-12 Boys: T. Stanton. be keeping you all informed next W.S: Wendy Bagott bt Jenny Burgess. placing well. V.S: Ray Dixon bt Trevor Wharton. HULL & DISTRICT CLOSED season. R.S: Steve Robinson bt Julian Wootton. At local level perhaps the best per­ R.D: Robinson/Lyndon Cartwright bt Tony Jephcott/ formance of the season was regis­ Three players retained their crowns . Dave Whittingslow. tered by David Indriks of Bradford at the Hull and District T.T. A's 1.5: Mark Roden bt his sister Sandra. ST. NEOTS WINTER LEAGUE who also plays in the top division of Handicap Divisional Champion­ , with 64 points the Leeds League and the Airedale/ ships finals held at Reckitts. from 9 matches, topped the Senior Wharfedale League. David has the Second ranked Hull man, Joe Division of the St. Neots Winter unique distinction of winning the Naser extended his tenure in the League, with Ely (57 pts) the 1985 Men's Singles in all three Premier Div~sion to a third year with Les D'Arcy reports from.... runners-up. Bedford with 73 pts. Championships. a magnificent win after giving op­ ponent Trevor Pitts eight points championed the Junior Division YORKSHIRE Three veterans who deserve a start in each game. with Northampton (56pts) in special mention: Len Browning ALAS, NOT ENOUGH Coming back for a second succes­ second place whilst, in the who defeated the current Yorkshire sive championship were the two Veterans' Division, St. Neots A with Closed Veterans' Champion, Ian In spite of a tremendous team youngsters from Hull Boys' Club, 57 pts. just pipped Cambridge with Walmsley 6 and 17 to take the Har­ effort backed up by some magnifi­ Colin Hamilton and Shaun Carter, 56 pts. from their 9 match rogate Veterans' title: Don Kelly, for cent individual performances, the ranked in the city's Junior list at four sequence. coming back from 18-1 2 down very young Yorkshire Junior Premier and seven respectively. against Mick Burton in the Leeds side of Clive Guest. two 13-year­ And, with Steve Spicer (1), Paul Vets' final to win in the decider, and olds, Chris Oldfield and Michael Gill (8), and Terry Hawkins (1 0) also WHAT'S ON AND WHERE Jim Summerscales, the O'Driscol1. Ruth Bray and Alison picking up winners' awards, the League Chairman and Yorkshire Evans, just missed taking the Junior Boys' Club brought their total to five Sept Coaching Secretary, who still found 1 National League (1 ) Premier title which Yorkshire won in - an achievement of which coaches the time and energy to win the 7/8 Lewisham 2-Star 1983. Phil Rogers and Allan Barrett will be Barnsley Vets' Championships. Had 8 Coventry Junior 1-Star Having dropped three points at justifiably proud. the pleasure of watching Jim, Frank 13/14 Quadrangular (Coatbridge, the first Premier Week-end and Ian Hazell, rated at seven among Wesson and Brian Isam represen­ Scotland) without Joanne Shaw, who the Juniors, was also among the ting Barnsley Vets in a vital match 14 County Tria Is crowned an outstanding year of winners, edging out Martin Fisher in against Yorkshire League rivals for 15 National League (2) achievement by winning a bronze in Div. Six. While, after a break of a the Vets 2 nd Division title, Ponte­ Milton Keynes U-21 Open the women's doubles at the Com­ year, David Temple returned to fract/Castleford. (Alan Hanson, 21 Wiltshire 2 -Star Junior monwealth, Yorkshire were up Dansom Lane to claim the Div. Two Rowden Fullen and Don Kelly). It Open against it. They responded magni­ honours, thus making the huge was a fine match keenly and sport­ 22 Wiltshire 2 -Star Open ficently, defeating Middlesex 10-0, step-up from Div. Nine, where he ingly contested with plenty of rem­ (Swindon) Essex 9 -1 and Kent 6-4. Alas, it was champion in 1982/83 after iniscing afterwards on what the 25 European League - Division was not enough. Kent, who had opening his account in Div. 13 a game was and what it is becoming. 1 -ENGLAND v AUSTRIA won all their matches at the first season earlier. Barnsley won 7-3, but both teams North Bridge Leisure week-end did not drop another Completing the tally of winners were winners' in the things that Centre, Halifax point after losing to Yorkshire to were Norman Baynes (Fish Trades) matter. Thank you gentlemen for an North of England 2-Star take the Championship, with their and Bryan Crombleholme (Reck­ 28 enjoyable and instructive contest. (Stretford, Manachester) conquerors a gallant second. itts), each of whom brought a County Championships Although final tables are not yet to Three schools from the Yorkshire second title to their club, and Brian (J unior) (1) hand it looks highly probable that and Humberside area have been Addey, who stretched an unde­ National League (3) two county teams will have won outstanding this season with their feated run wh.ich goes back to the 29 their respective div'jsional titles. The efforts culminating in National start of the season. Oct Junior 2nd team: Alaric Bassano, E.S.T ..T.A. Team Championships: 5/6 Sussex 2-Star (Hastings) Calderdale 2-Star Junior Tony Miller, Chris Oldfield, Mat­ Archbishop Cranmer Middle CAUSE FOR CONCERN thew Connell, Ruth Bray and Caro­ School, Leeds, U-13 girls; Batty­ 12/13 Lambeth 2 -Star line Dada in Junior 2A; and the ford Middle School, Mirfield, U-13 Hull veteran, and former junior in­ Grove Junior 2-Star Veterans Geoff Brook, Ron boys (f?r second year in succession) ternational. Ron Jackson, one of (Market Drayton) Jackson, Carol Judson and your and Sidney Smith High School, our game's sporting ambassadors, 13 National League (4) scribe, Veterans 3A. Although ~ull, U-16 girls. With such strength must be wondering what a player 19 County Championships Steve Mills, 88%, Kevin Beadsley, In depth, Yorkshire players should has to do to hold down a place in a (2) 79% and Melody Hill. 75% finished figu~e prominently in the English county team. At the beginning of 19/20 Junior County Weekend in the top five places of the Premier ~cho?ls Dunlop Individual Champ­ the season Ron came second in a 25/27 Polish Open (Olsztyn) Division individual· averages and Ionships at Mansfield on May 5. well attended county trial for the 27 Junior Regional Trials 44 Halex League NATIONAL LEAGUE hales By Fiona Brown

ELLENBOROUGH A single slip in losing to fellow Dave Constance who has just In the South Lansdown Medway EDGE HOME junior Jimmy Stokes prevented him completed his second year without provide a similar success story. As a achieving a 100% record but full defeat. With maximum points from truly League representative team Despite Peter Charters' desperate credit must go to Jimmy for this the season's fixtures the Wiltshire their support comes mainly from claims that it was still theoretically was indeed a vital set as Omega wonder's will surely be a strong the Medway League and the Halex possible for Thorn EMI Ellen­ captured the match and conse­ force in their opening first division team must operate within a pretty borough to be pipped at the post. quently the title by the narrowest venture whether or not new faces tight budget. Manager and leading there were no signs of nerves when possible margin of one rubber from­ are introduced. player Mike Ling is optimistic of Graham Sand ley lead the Enfield South Yorkshire. their chances in the Second Divi­ heirs to their second Premier THE TECHNOLOGY TO sion. "We have been there before division title with an authoritative 8­ TARGET GOLD - TARGET REBUILD but inexperience was our undoing. I o win over Grove Market Drayton ACHIEVED think we are ready to tackle this completing a memorable season in After a major restructuring division with much more confi­ which they headed every official Aher five tough seasons in Division operation Unity Bradford are dence now." Mike believes that it league table. 2 North. Tony Boasman has finally heading back to happier times was the difficult early season having captured the Third Division programme which paved Med­ North 'title with a convincing 5 point way's path to the title. "Beating advantage over Yorkshire rivals DSC Rams in the opening fixture Unity Leeds. Bradford's No. 1 was a vital result for us and when Steven Sharpe. having survived the with four consecutive wins under season without defeat. must be our belt we faced and defeated looking forward to leading the team Nittaku Ruislip. who were on paper to further success. the strongest side in the Division. we really began to believe that we THE BRIDE AT LAST could do it!" Aher finishing as runners-up for the past two seasons Pengeley Sports. Torbay are now celebrating their Congratulations must go to title triumph in the 3rd Division Medway's 16 year old England A Silver Trophy and a Pot of Gold go to high flying Ellenborough West. and manager Brian Pen­ ranked Junior Paul Amos who has who line up L to R: Graham Sandley. Mark Mitchell. David Wells. geley's comments should hearten finished his first season in the Colin Wilson. Nigel Tyler and Manager lloyd Lewis. the smaller clubs. "We have won National League with an impressive Rivals Omega reading must now lead the Salford squad to the title through with a small squad against 68% average. well done. Paul! reflect upon the early season sets which so narrowly eluded them in . which slipped away for these have 1984. Having made the leap he is proved to be their undoing. level on relieved tilat No. 1 Tony Taylor points at the end of the day but well will be staying with the club. "Tony adrift on sets average. and with was offered an attractive coaching leading players John Souter and post in Bergen. Norway. but Phillip Bradbury likely to move on in thankfully we have convinced him order to further their professional that he should put his skills to the ambitions next season's challenge test in the 1st Division and he is will hinge upon Mr. Charters' ability prepared to stay on here for at least to attract a much needed sponsor. another twelve months". said Tony With his team finishing in third Boasman. spot Engla'nd No. 3 Alan Cooke The Salford team have been must surely reflect on the season receiving tremendous support from with mixed feelings as it has been the City Council but with plans afoot one of personal success. heading to strengthen the squad in pre­ the individual averages with 90% paration for the coming season. he will surely be in great' demand Boasman is looking for a new should he decide that a move south sponsor and already has an is in order. indication of interest from a leading brewery. PENGELEY SPORTS TORBAY WHO FINALLY BEAT THEIR JINX TIME OUT FOR BATH TOYOTA L to R Back Ruw: Mark Ellett. Paul Giles. Paul Whiting. Front Row: Malcolm Francis. Carol Butler and Manager Bryan As Bath No.1 Carl Prean says fare­ MONEY TALKS well and moves on to a new Pengeley. challenge with German Bundesliga Having captured two titles in as opponents who had many more LOFTY LOGSDON side GW Bad Hamm he must be many seasons Holts Carpet players to choose from but I think Second in last season's 3rd Division well satisfied with his season's effort manager Alan Holt is currently that this has been an advantage East averages EAE Waveney No. on behalf of the West Country club. reviewing his table tennis objec­ because it has helped to create a 1 Phil Logsdon has a double reason Having carefully carved an inter­ tives. "I know that I could win the vital team spirit throughout the to celebrate in 1985. not only has national career for himself Carl has Premier title in two years. My season. hopefully we shall make our he topped his personal pyramid. been the 1st Division player that management record already speaks mark in the Second Division. en­ but his performances have been the everyone wanted to beat this for itself. it is simply a matter of thusiasm is running so high that we backbone of Waveney's League season. His decision to play in the deciding whether the investment have applied to enter another team success. first division perhaps put him under needed to strengthen our squad is in 1985/86. and having signed up greater pressure to succeed than if economically viable." Whatever the with equipment manufacturers. ENTER THE WHEELER he had remained with the premier outcome one player must be Banda. our financial situation is DEALERS side. confident of staying with the team is looking favourable." Although no dramatic transfer deals 45 Halex League

"Youngsters Going Up"

Medway Marvels - l to R - back row: Andy Mitchell. Mike ling. Bobby Brown; front: Tony Spain. Paul Amos. Photograph: Chatham News have been unveiled as yet. specula­ THE YEAR AHEAD tion centres around the possible National League future of England's What we can be sure of is that the idol. Desmond Douglas. Halex National League is a thriving Desmond has finally ended his concern and another season of long association with German Bun­ sizzling competition lies ahead. desliga side Borussia Dusseldorf. I am pleased to reveal that in He has enjoyed an illustrious career addition to their existing support. on the continent and finishing the Halex are to sponsor a National 1984/85 season on top spot with a League Player of the Month compe­ 58% average. heads a host of tition. Seven awards will be made leading Europeans. He has certainly during the season although full bowed out in style. details of criteria and nomination But what of the future? While we procedures will be circulated in due wait patiently the back room boys course and you may like to know are already at work chasing that players from every division Douglas's signature. perhaps the stand an equal chance of being first five figure offer will clinch a deal selected. or maybe our travel weary star will Farewell until October and put distance before finance and congratulations to all those who settle for a club nearer to home. hilve tasted success in 1984/85.

TABLE TOPPERS

Premier p W %

1. Alan Cook.e (Orm) 20 18 90.0 2. Graham Sandley (TEE) 20 16 80.0 Colin Wilson (TEE) 20 16 80.0 4. Kevin Satchell (JF) 24 18 750 Phillip Bradbury (OA) 24 18 75.0 John SOUler (OR) 20 15 75.0 7. David Wells (TEE) 22 16 72.7 Steven Scowcroh Ir,KNI 22 16 72.7 9. Mark Mitchell (TEE) 18 13 72.2 10. Nicky Mason (JF) 20 13 65.0 11. Nigel Eckersley (Orm) 24 15 62.5 12. Skylet Andrew (GKN) 20 12 60.0

1st Division p W % 1. Carl Prean (8T) 28 27 96.4 2. Chris Bartram (OR) 28 26 92.9 3. Steven Mills (SYI 28 25 89.3 4. Chu Van Que (SY) 24 20 83.3 Dave Gannon (SYJ 18 15 83.3 6. Jimmy Stokes (OR) 28 21 75.0 Adrian Moore (BTl 28 21 75.0 8. Carl Morgan (80) 28 18 64.3 Matthew Sved lOR) 28 18 64.3 10. Chris Rogers (SY) 28 17 60.7

2nd Division North P W % 1. Tony Taylor (PTGS) 26 24 92.3 2. Stuart Palmer (M) 28 23 82.1 3. Adrian Dixon (GKN) 16 13 81.3 4. Brian Johns (PTGS) 28 22 78.6 5. Adrian Pilgrim (CC) 24 17 76.8 6. Murray Jukes (CC) 22 16 72.7 7. Andy Withers 1M) 28 20 71.4 8. Steven George (BN) 28 18 64.3 9. Bradley Billington (HSL) 16 10 62.5 10. Lester Bertie (CCl 26 16 61.5 11. Steve Dunning (GKN) 18 11 61.1 46 Halex League

2nd Division South P W % 3rd South 1. Dave Constance (HCS) 28 28 100 EAE Waveney Norwich Foxwood 4 2 Tony Clayton (HCS) 28 27 96.4 Playrite l\Jorthampton Witham FC 1 3. Gary lambert (HCS) 25 24 96.0 MBS S1. l\Jeots Halex lincoln 7 4. Richie Venner (TCBD) 28 23 82.1 Hassy Perfection Soham Britannia Deepsure 4 5. Andrew Dodd (JF) 22 16 72.7 Ramish Bhalla (JF) 22 16 72.7 3rd West 7. Graham Gillette (TCBD) 28 20 71.4 Pengelley Torbay launceston Kernow Brian Garraway (TSPl) 14 10 71.4 Hereford Times Olivers Shoes Hinckley 9. Chris Shetler (J F) 26 17 65.4 GKN ladies Jolliffe Poole 10. Michael Hammond (Sf\IM) 22 14 63.6 Global Plymouth Grove 11. Andrew Evans (CCH) 26 16 61.5 Phil Smith (TCBD) 26 16 61.5 13. Brian Jeanes (CCH) 28 17 60.7

• 3rd Division North P W % 1. Steve Sharpe (UB) 28 28 100 2. Matthew Connell (Ul) 16 14 87.5 3. Tony Gelder (W) 14 12 85.7 ENGLISH TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION 4. Julian Gittens (U l) 20 16 80.0 HALEX NATIONAL LEAGUE 5. Michael O"Driscol\ (UB) 14 11 78.6 6. Paul Sanderson (Ul) 22 16 72.7 Final League Table - Season 1984-85 7. Neil Smith (VB) 22 14 63.6 8. John Hopkins (SY) 16 11 68.8 9. Keith Mkandla (Ul 22 14 63.6

*Excluding result of SY III v Unity leeds 19.5.85

3rd Division South P W % 1. John Burleton (NR) 24 21 87.5 PREMIE.R DIVISION P W D L F A Pts 2. Junior Facey (DSCR) 18 15 83.3 1. Thorn EMI Ellenborough 12 9 1 2 71 25 19 3. Andy Mitchell (lM) 28 22 78.6 2. Omega Reading I 12 9 1 2 64 32 19 Mike ling (lM) 14 11 78.6 3. Ormesby I 12 8 1 3 62 34 17 5. Bobby Brown (lM) 26 20 76.9 4. GKN Steelstock Wolverhampton 12 5 3 4 50 46 13 6. Richard Beckham (C) 26 19 73.1 5. Jaques Fareham I 12 3 5 4 43 53 11 7. Tony Spain (lM) 24 17 70.8 6. Grove Market Drayton I 12 2 0 10 27 69 4 les Wooding (AHWP) 24 17 70.8 7. Tibhar london 12 0 1 11 19 77 1 9. John Dennison (DSCR) 28 19 67.9 10. Rupert Bole (I\JR) 26 17 65.4 FIRST DIVISION P W D L F A Pts 11. Paul Amos (lM) 20 13 65.0 1. Omega Reading II 14 11 3 0 86 26 25 12. David Goode (A) 28 18 64.3 2. South Yorkshire I 14 11 3 0 85 27 25 3rd Division East P W % 3. Bath Toyota 14 9 3 2 71 41 21 1. Phil Logsdon (EAEW) 26 25 96.2 4. Birmingham Optical 14 8 0 6 64 48 16 2. John Kitchener (BD) 28 23 82.1 5. Dagenham F.C. 14 4 2 8 51 61 10 3. Richard Stevenson (NF) 26 21 80.8 6. MBS S1. Neots I 14 3 2 9 40 72 8 4. Trevor Bunn (EAEW) 22 16 72.7 7. Butterfly Cardiff 14 1 3 10 30 82 5 Paul Gooding (BD) 22 16 72.7 8. Ormesby II 14 0 2 12 21 91 2 6. Douglas Bennet (NF) 14 10 71.4 SECOND DIVISION NORTH P W D L F A Pts 7. Richard Darnell (EAEW) 18 12 66.6 1. Patsun Target Gold 14 12 1 1 75 37 25 8. Julian Wheel (HS) 26 17 65.4 2. March 14 6 6 2 69 43 18 9. Robin lang (WT) 20 13 65.0 3. Chan Construction 14 5 5 4 64 48 15 10. Graeme McKim (PN) 28 18 64.3 4 ..GKN Steelstock Wolverhampton II 14 5 5 4 62 50 15 David Honor (NF) 14 9 64.3 5. Byker Newcastle I 14 6 3 5 59 53 15 12. Terry Dowsett (WT) 22 14 63.7 6. Sincil lincoln 14 3 7 4 52 60 13 13. M. Stevenson (NF) 16 10 62.5 7. South Yorkshire II 14 2 2 10 34 ' 78 6 14. Brian Hill (HCl) 18 11 61.1 8. Kingsbro' Insurance Services 14 2 1 11 33 79 5 15. Andy Edmonds (PN) 2.0 12 60.0 SECOND DIVISION SOUTH P W D L F A Pts 3rd Division West P W % 1. Holts Carpets Salisbury 14 14 0 0 87 25 28 1. Graeme Hall (OSH) 28 26 92.9 2. TCB Dolphins 14 10 1 3 73 39 21 2. Paul Giles (PST) 26 24 92.3 3. Jaques Fareham II 14 7 3 4 60 52 17 3. Jean Parker (GKN) (only lady) 14 12 85.7 4. Cranfield Colours Hcilex 14 6 2 6 61 51 14 4. Paul Whiting (PST) 28 23 82.1 5. TSP larkhall 14 4 3 7 50 62 11 5. Malcolm Francis (PST) 20 16 80.0 6. Gunnersbury Triangle 14 4 2 8 46 66 10 6. Mark Ellett (PST) 18 14 77.7 7. Omega Reading III 14 4 1 9 45 67 9 7. Gary Wilson (GSP) * 20 15 7E .0 8. Spicer New Malden 14 0 2 12 26 86 2 8. Maurice Newman (OS H) 28 20 71.4 9. Darren Griffin (HT) 26 17 65.4 THIRD DIVISION NORTH P W D L F A Pts 10. Mark Owen (HT) 28 18 64.3 1. Unity Bradford 14 13 1 0 87 25 27 11. Stan Deakin (GMD) 16 10 62.5 2. Unity leeds 14 11 0 3 77 35 22 12. Phil Smith (OSH) 26 16 61.5 3. Vickers Barrow 14 7 1 6 51 61 15 13. Rodney Thomas (JP) * 18 11 61.1 4. South Yorkshire III 14 7 0 7 53 59 14 * Played additionally for PST 5. Washington 14 5 2 7 56 56 12 6. Ormesby IV 14 5 1 8 48 64 11 7. Ormesby III 14 4 1 9 49 63 9 While every effort is made in the calculation of these players' averages, the 8. Byker Newcastle II 14 1 0 13 26 86 2 author would wish to apologise to anyone affected by any errors which THIRD DIVISION SOUTH P W D L F A Pts rt1ight occur. 1. Medway 14 12 2 0 83 29 26 RESULTS - ROUND UP 2. DSC Rams 14 9 1 4 70 42 19 Premier Division 3. Nittaku Ruislip 14 7 5 2 67 45 19 Thorn EMI Ellenborough Grove 4. Cippenham 14 7 3 4 62 50 17 Jaques Fareham Tibhar larkhall 5. Ashford 14 2 5 7 45 67 9 Omega Reading GKN Steelstock 6. Errey's Print '84 14 4 1 9 41 71 9 1st 7. AHW Pioneers 14 2 3 9 44 68 7 Birmingham Optical 2 Omega II 8. Abeng Warriors (Stiga) 14 2 2 10 36 76 6 Bath Toyota 4 Dagenham FC THIRD DIVISION EAST P W D L F A Pts South Yorks 8 Ormesby II 1. EAE Waveney 14 12 2 0 78 34 26 Ormesby II 0 Omega Played 18.5.85 2. Norwich Foxwood 14 8 5 1 70 42 21 2nd North 3. Witham Town F.C. 14 5 5 4 59 53 15 March South Yorks II 0 4. Britannia Deepsure 14 4 6 4 54 58 14 Kingsbro Insurance Patsun Target Gold 7 5. Playrite Northampton 14 4 5 5 59 53 13 GKN Steelstock II Chan Construction 4 6. MBS S1. Neots II 14 3 2 9 45 67 8 Byker Halex Sincil lincoln 4 7. Hassey Perfection Soham 14 3 2 9 45 67 8 8. Crusaders lincoln 14 2 3 9 38 74 7 2nd South Holts Carpets Omega III THIRD DIVISION WEST P W D L F A Pts TSB Dolphins Gunnersby Triangle 1. Pengeley Sports Torbay 14 12 2 0 86 26 26 Spicer New Malden TSP larkhall 2. Olivers Shoes Hinckley 14 11 2 1 76 36 24 Cranfield Colours Jaques Fareham 3. Hereford Times 14 5 6 3 57 55 16 4. Jolliffe Poole 14 5 2 7 51 61 12 3rd North 5. GKN Steelstock ladies 14 4 2 8 53 59 10 Ormesby III Byker 0 6. Grove Market Drayton 14 3 4 7 52 60 10 Washington Unity Bradford 7 7. Global Sports Plymouth 14 5 0 9 45 67 10 South Yorks III Unity leeds 2 8. launceston Kernow 14 1 2 11 28 84 4 47 Home News

JOOLA TROPHY European Championships in Bachtler. Managing Director of A.I.P.S. Table Tennis Section and Moscow. We received very positive JOOlA Tischtennis GmbH & Co. Mr. Mihaly Kozak. Secretary of By Ziatko Cordas response from the players. officials KG. Mr. Stojan Protic. President of A.I.P.$. Table Tennis Section. At the 38th World Championships and the press about our idea to in Gothenburg. the JOOlA Trophy recognise the player with the best :"as presented for the third time. score in Team Competition. The JOOlA Trophy was intro­ The JOOlA Trophy is the sculp­ 1uced by JOOLA Tischtennis ture made by a famous German ;mbH & Co. KG and International sculptor. Mrs. Edith Peres leth­ '~port Press Association and is mate. The trophy is made from presented to the player with the bronze. dimensions are 24 x lOx oest score in the Team Competition 13 cm. of the World and European In addition to the JOOLA Trophy Championships. We think that the which was awarded to the players. players who are fighting more for the prize-money Men's Team DM their team, for the country which 3.000, ladies' Team DM 1.000) they represent. who consider team was awarded to the Association. events more important than the the player is representing. individual competition. do not The winners of theJOOlA Trophy receive sufficient recognition from 1985 are: the press and from all of us gener­ ladies' Team Competition: ally. which they deserve. In recog­ 1. Li Bun Hui (DPR Korea) 12: 1 nition of this special human score 56 points. quality, JOOlA Tischtennis GmbH Men's team Competition: & Co. KG and the International 1. Andrzej Grubba (Poland) 18:7 Sport Press Association have score 84 points. introduced the JOOlA Trophy. The presentation of the JOOlA As you know. the first JOOlA Trophy '85 was made by Mr. Roy Trophy has been presented on the Evans, President of InF. Mrs. 37th World Championships in Nancy Evans. Chairman of ITTF (from left: Mr. Protic, Mr. Bachtler. Miss li Bun Hui. Mr. Evans, Mr. Grubba. Tokyo. the second on the 14th Press Committee. Mr. Michael Mrs. Evans. Mr. Kozak.

Western Counties 'Mini' good for all the other junior school­ County Team Tournament girls. 16 by Kathy Cloke was the best against her. FESTIVAL OCCASION and Joy Grundy. under the non­ KEEP THEM PLAYING! A special award was made to the playing captaincy of Donald Parker, Fourteen 'county' teams of junior "player of the day" by Pat Archdale by George Yates plugged their way to a 6-1 win. school age players took part in this (who refereed with much authority Nestling in the foothills of the Only Cooke suffered a reverse first ever event. Seven boys' and and common sense). Robert Fearn Pennines lies the township of when narrowly beaten 24-22 in the seven girls' teams competed. of Somerset was the worthy Mossley in the Metropolitan third when opposed by the former playing up to five matches each. winner. He fought hard at all times Borough of Tameside where. on Romanian, Paul Haldan. in the Avon A and Somerset A were the "came back from the dead" three May Day. in conjunction with the second set. Otherwise only a further boys' groups winners. Cornwall A times to win and played quality town's Centenary festival. an inter­ two sets needed a deciding game. and Avon A were runners-up. Girls' strokes in all situations. national friendly match took place those between Gerdie Keen and groups winners were Devon and Thanks are also due to Peter between England and the Miss Grundy and the mixed with the Cornwall A with Somerset and Hancock and the launceston Netherlands. latter and Prean against Haldan and Avon runners-up. league who staged the event and It was the first ever International Miss Keen. Semis: Cornwall beat Somerset 5­ to les Bridges for the idea of a table tennis match to be staged The final two sets were emphati­ 4 in the boys' competition, with Tim junior school age county team within the borough and the cally won by Carl and Cookie but Courtney and Simon Barrett tournament. All we have to do is brainchild of David Kinder. the the victory in no way compensated winning two each. Two wins by keep them playing. driving force behind the Advanced for the European league disaster Robert Fearn for Somerset who Training Centre at the George when in 's-Gravendeel the Dutch. in fought back from 1-4 to 4-4. Avon Finals Teams: lawton Centre which operates winning 4-3; relegated England A saw off their B team 5-1 in the under the further direction of coach from the top strata of continental other semi. Somerset also lost 4-5 Boys John O'Sullivan of Liverpool. competition. in the girls' semi. agair, to Corn­ Graced by the Mayor ofTameside. Scores: wall. Kay Dorrett won all three for Avon 3 Cornwall 6 S. Barrett (2) Clir. J. Brierley and the Mayoress. Somerset. In the other semi Devon M. Jackson (2) A. Syed bt E. Ncar 18. 15. together with David J. Redfearn. beat Avon 6-0. D Willie (1) S. Baverstock (1 ) A. Cooke 1051 to P. Haldan 18. -17. 22. Courtney (3) Chairman of the Festival Committee J. Grundy bt G. Keen -21.12.9. Finals: Boys' event - Cornwall 6 J. Hopkins 1. and in front of 300 spectators an C. Prean/Syed bt Haldan/Noar 12. 13. Avon 3. A surprising comeback by Prean/Grundy bt Haldan/Keen . 19, 17. 13. Girls English quartet comprising Carl Cornwall who lost 5-0 to Avon in Prean bt Haldan 1 ,. , 1. Prean, Alan Cooke. Andrew Syed. Cooke bt Noar 12. 14. their group. Courtney won three of Cornwall 4 Devvn 5 Cornwall's 6. Mike Jackson won T. Rowe (2) C. Pengelly two for Avon. Girls' - Devon 5 L. Harvey (1) H. Wright (3) Cornwall 4. Helen Wright far too K. Cloke (1) H. Berry (2)

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48 Dunlop English Schools Individual Championship

DUNLOP ENGLISH SCHOOLS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP by David Lomas

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There were five new names taking over in this role after eleven Boys U-16: s-f: Bradley Billington (Derbyshire) bl Boys U-11: s-f: Julian Ryder (West Yorkshire):bt amongst the winners at the previous Eddie Mitchell produc' Peter Harris (Hertfordshire) 15, 6. Alaxander Collar (Wiltshire) 8. 10. Mark Ward (South Yorkshire) bl James Griffiths (Inner Jason Blake (Surrey Metropolitan) bt Gavin Yates conclusion of the Dunlop English tions . got off to a good start. Tony London) 17. 12. (Oxfordshire) 13, 9. Schools Championships which Chatwin was again Referee assisted Final: BILLINGTON bt Ward 19. 19. Fin.~ BLAKE bt Ryder 5. 19. were held at Mansfield Leisure by an experienced team of helpers. Girls U-18: s-f: Debbie Soothill (Cumbria) bt Rachel Girt. U·11: ••f: Helen Potts (Cheshirel bt Helen Knight (Surrey Met) 11, 17. Wright (Devon) 12. 17. Centre on Sunday, May 5. Claire Potts (Cheshire) bl Alison Evans [Humberside) Maria Thornley (Lancashire) bt Sally Marlj~g 19.·19. 12. (Humberside) -17.18.19. Unseeded Philip Logsdon be­ Resutta: came Norfolk's first winner since the Finel: POTTS bl Soothill 16, 15. Final: POTTS bt Thornley 9, 13. inaugural Championships in 1974 Boys U·19: s-f: Philip Logsdon (Norlolk) bt David Boys U-13: s·f: Damian Holland (Essex County) bt Blackburne (Durham) 20. 15. Mi~hael Auchterlonie (Hampshire) 14, -17. 16. CONSOLATION WINNERS when he lifted the Boys' U-19 title. Mark Randle (Warwickshire) bt Nicholas Newton (S. Nicky Ryder (West Yorkshire) bl Lee Jeffries (West B19 Simon Jones (Cheshire) He disposed of No.3 seed Murray Yorks) 17. 16. Midlands) 17, 14. G19 Susan Brame (Kent County) Jukes (Hereford and Worcester) in Finel: LOGSDON bl Randle 13. fi Fin.l: HOLLAND bt Ryder 17. 14. B18 John Holland (Noninghamshire) Girts U·19: s-f: Sarah Hammond (Hampshire) bt Girta U-13: s-f: Kerry Hall (Derbyshire) bt G18 Tanya Holland (Essex County) the quarters, No. 1 seed David Lynne Harrison (Gtr Manchester) -11.22.19 Caroline Buckley (Bedfordshirel 11. 7. B13 Robert Yang (Nottinghamshire) Blackburne (Durham) in the semis Samantha Scott-Pawson (Dorset) bt Esme Stevenson Debbie Toole (West Yorkshire) bt Susanne Lawton G13 Alison Gower (Essex County) and No. 2 seed Mark Randle (Cornwall) ·18. 10. 15. (Cleveland) 12, 14. B11 Nicholas Hayman (Derbyshire) (Warks) in the final. Finel: HAMMOND bt SCali-Pawson 18. 16. Fin.l: HALL bt Toole 18. -23.17. G11 Sophie Hendin (Suffolk) There were also shocks for the top two seeds in the Girls' U-19 event. No.1 seed To Thuy Zung (Derbys) lost in the second round to Kathryn Bray (Humberside) whilst No. 2 seed Alison Boxall fell to Katrina BOYS' U16 Baker (Middx) also in Round 2. But Julie Kenworthy (Dunlop then these two winners made a Sports) with I to r: Peter Harris quick exit as Kathryn was beaten by (5.f.). Bradley Billington (1st). Lynne Harrison (Gtr Manchester) Mark Ward (2nd). James and Katrina lost to Samantha Scott­ Griffiths (5.f.). Pawson (Dorset) in the quarters. Sarah Hammond (Hants) was the eventual winner. The U-'I 6 events were more predictable. Bradley Billington GIRLS' U16 (Derbys) confirmed his No. 1 Tom Matthews (ESTTA Presi­ seeding in winning a close final over dent) with (I to r) Rachel Knight unseeded Mark Ward (South (s,f.). Claire Potts (winner). Yorks). Debbie Soothill (2nd). Alison It was a good day for sisters Evans (s.f.). Claire and Helen Potts (Ches). Claire shot her fourth ESTTA title in five years in winning the Girls' U-1 6 event by ousting Cumbria's Debbie Soothill whilst Helen retained her Girls' U-11 title with an impressive display. Two 8-year-olds caught the eye in this category. Sally Marling (Humberside) lost narrowly GIRLS' U13 to Maria Thornley (Lancs) in the Fiona Brown (ETTA Develop­ semis and the diminutive Nicola ment Officer) with (I to r): Deaton (Derbys) went out to Maria Caroline Buckley (s.f.). Kerry in the quarters after two encour­ Hall (1st). Debbie Toole (2nd). aging wins. Caroline Buckley (s.f.). Susanne Damian Holland (Essex Cty) Lawton (s.f.). dropped a game to Michael Auchterlonie (Hants) in the Boys' U-1 3 semi but went on to an impressive straight games win over Nicky Ryder (W Yorks). Kerry Hall (Derbys) added the Gi rls' U-1 3 title to her U-11 win in 1984 after quite a struggle with West Yorkshire's Debbie Toole. Jason Blake (Surrey Metro) became Croydon's first-ever winner in taking the Boys' U-11 title by defeating Julian Ryder (W Yorks). BOYS' U11 The Championships attracted an Mr. Gordon Cunningham. entry of almost 300 players. Only Chairman of the National Coun­ five of the Association's 50 County cil for Schools' Sports. with (I to Associations were not represented. r) Jason Blake (1st). Julian Competition Secretary Paul Birch ­ Ryder (2nd). Gavin Yates (s.f,). 49 Home News

LANCASHIRE 2-STAR JUNIOR BOYS' SINGLES Helene Bedard seeded at 3 and 4. CADET GIRLS' SINGLES JUNIOR OPEN like their male compatriots. did not By Stuart Sneyd Two Canadians. John Mah and justify these positions. No. 2 seed It was Debbie Toole who upset the The OLDHAM AND DISTRICT Lam Tam. did not justify their Jill Powis fell in the 3rd round to predicted semi final line up by TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE. for the seeded positions of 1 and 3 and it Julie Billington and No. 1 seed beating Kerry Hall in the quarters. second successive year. hosted was No.2 seed CLIVE GUEST who Joanne Shaw went out to KERRY With CLAIRE POTTS taking out No. Lancashire's only Junior Open but eventually took the honours. dis­ HALL in the semi finals. ANDREA 1 seed Cathy Chu of Canada in the this time at a new venue. Privileged pensing with Rohit Khurana. Neil HOLT proved too strong for Debbie semis and ANDREA HOLT beating indeed to be the first public users of Inman. Andrew Eden. Alaric Soothill in the opposite semi and it Toole. the familiar Holt/Potts Oldham's new Sports Centre - a Bassano and Chris Oldfield on his looked as though the Lancastrian confrontation turned up yet again. It sur.>erb facility with due considera­ way to the final seeded at 5 might triumph. But it was Potts' turn this time. the tion for the spectator element and against DAVID CARSE. Unseeded was not to be so and the day Cheshire girl winning -17. 6. 17. built as an extension of the .existing Carse was the typical dark horse ­ belonged to 15th seed and much first and second round wins over Swimming Stadium making a improving Hall who took the Semi Final complex which must rank with the Darren Hargreaves and Nicholas honours winning 19 and 14. Claire Potts (Ch) bt Cathy Chu (Canada) 15. 16. country's best. The OLDHAM Felton then saw wins over a Andrea Holt (La) bt Debbie Tooie (VI 15. 6. succession of seeded players - No. Semi Finals Final METROPOLITAN BOROUGH not Kerry Hall (Oy) by Joanne Shaw (V) 12, 13. POTTS bl Hall -17. 6.17. only provided sponsorship by 8 Andrew Taylor. No. 10 Lee Andrea Holt (La) bt Debbie Soothill (Cu) ·18.16. J. allowing free use of the venue but Brown. No. 4 Michael O'Driscoll Final HALL bt Holt 19. 14. then went on to ensure the right and No. 5 Nicholas Newton to atmosphere by dressing the place ensure his place against Guest. A CADET BOYS' SINGLES up with considerable quantities of very much in form Guest finally put flowers and shrubs. Image to paid to giant killer Carse by winning With the exception of Nicholas OTHER RESULTS Oldham is important and rightly so­ comfortably 13 and 15. Ryder the semi final line up was as Junior Boys' Doubles JOHN BULT/NICHOLAS NEWTON (YI bl John Mah/ it does much for the proper Quarter Finals expected. with the 1s, seed Lam Tam (Canada) 14. 13 Nicholas Newlon (Y) bt John Mah (Can) 16. -16. MICHAEL O'DRISCOLL taking on presentation of table tennis. Junior Girls' Doubles 10. And so to the tournament itself ­ 4th seed David Morris and 2nd JULIE BILLINGTON/KERRY HALL (Dyl by Andrea David Carse (La) bt Michael O'Driscoll (V) 13, 16. Hall (LallCiaire POllS ICh115. -16. 19. 18 tables. 10 events. 41 9 matches Chris Oldfield IYI bl John Bull IYI -21. 16. 8. seed CHRIS OLDFIELD doing - quite a programme. The inclusion Clive Guest (Y) bt Alaric Sassano (Y) 6. 14. battle with 5th seed Adrian Thorp. Junior Boys' Consolation Singles of four consolation events. pro­ Semi Finals The final result too was expected. GARRY KNIGHTS IDyl bl Tim Holder (WoI14. 21. Carse bt Newton 19. -14. 19 O'Driscoll beating Oldfield 13 and vided much more involvement but Guest bt Oldfield .' 7, '5. Junior Girls' Consolation Singles alas at the expense of timing. The Final 13. JULIE GLEGG (Lal bl Helen POllS IChI15.12. lOp.m. finish. whilst within the GUEST bt Carse 13. 15. Cadet Boys' Consolation Singles regulations. was 1Vz hours later Semi Finals PAUL KNOWLES (Dy) be Michael Parker (Ch) 15. than expected. Next year - fewer Michael O'Driscoll ('1') bt David Morris (Sp) 18. '6. -18. 16. JUNIOR GIRLS' SINGLES Chris Oldfield (Y) bt Adrian Thorp (St) 12. , 7. tables and a much simpler format. Final Cadet Girls' Consolation Singles probably involving group play. The two Canadians. Cathy Chu and O'DRISCOLL bl Oldfield 13. 13. HELEN POTTS jCh) bt Janine Harrison (Y) 20. 17.

DUNLOP LANCASHIRE seeded No.5. fell to Hsu Long­ Results: -14. 13. Chien conqueror of Beadsley in Final: 2-STAR OPEN Men's Singles: Quarter-finals: HUANG HUEI-CHIEH/WU WEN'CHIA bl Chih Round 2. Wu Wen Chia (TPE) bt Lin Wei-Chung (TPE) Chin-ShUi/Chu Chung-Yang 13, 22 Mercifully the Taipei players were 15.10; Women'. Double.: Quarter-final.: TAIPEI TAKE-AWAY debarred from the Class 2 mixed Chih Chin-Long (TPE) bt S. Scowcroft (La) 14. 16 Chang Hsiu-YulLm Li-Ju bt Cox/A. Holt (La) 8. 16: singles won by David Gannon, at Huang Huei-Chieh (TPE) bt S. Mills (V) 12, 14: K. Burrows (Y)/S. Weston (Sx) bt Chen Yueh-Chen by George R. Yates Chih Chin-Shui (TPEJ bt Hsu Long-Chien (TPE) (TPEI/Sa,nsbury 13. -16. 18; the final expense of Adrian Dixon. 16. 14 Grundy/J. Parker (La) bye: Resplendent in lime green shirts the whilst in the veterans' singles SemHinals: Chuang Shu·Hwa/Huang Mei-Jen bye. players of the Chinese Taipei Table Derek Schofield registered his 8th Chih Chin·long bt Wu Wen-Chia 17, 11; Semi·final.: Chih Chin-Shui bt Huang Huei-Chieh 12, -15, Chang Hsiu-Yu/Lin Li-Ju bt Burrows/Weston 19. 12: Tennis Association ran rampant success in these particular champ­ 19; Chuang Shu-Hwa/Huang Mei-Jen bl Grundy/Parker through the four major events in the ionships with a final win over Roy Final: -14. 14. 18. Dunlop Lancashire 2-Star Open Norton. CHIH CHIN-LONG bt Chih Chin-ShUi 12. 19. Final: played for the 30th time at British This particular final. played in a Women's Singles: Quarter-finals: Chang Hsiu-Yu (TPE) bt L.Hamson (Ch)a. 11: CHANG HSIU·YU/LIN LI-JU bl Chuang Shu­ Aerospace Dynamics. Lostock. nr. deserted main canteen. incurred Lin Li-Ju (TPE} bt M. Sainsbury (Bk) 18. 12: Hwa/Huang Mei-Jen 16. 4. Bolton on April 20. the displeasure of the two contes­ Huang Mei-Jen bt Chuang Shu-Hwa (TPE) -17.1 a. 9: Mixed Cia•• 2 Single.: Quarter-fineI.: Some £750 in total was passed tants. for it coincided with staged J. Grundy (La} bt Chen Yueh-Chen (TPEj 13. 17. A. Dixon (St) bt P. Machin (Wa) 16. 10: Semi-finals W. Percival (Ch) bt M. Dore (La) 20. 18: over to these green-shirted wizards events in the adjoining concert hall Chang Hsiu-Yu bt Lin Li-Ju -16,17,17': D. Gannon (Le) bt S. GiQson (La) 19.16: from the Orient who left in their which. of course. drew all the Gfundy bt Huang Mei-Jen 17. -15, 12. I. Robertson (Nd) bt I. Gunn (Wa) 20. 13. wake such English notables as spectators barring two. But. as Final: Semi-final.: David Wells. Stephen Scowcroft. matters progressed. the prolonged CHANG HSfU-YU bl Grundy 13. 24. Dixon bt Percival -19. 11. 16: Men's Doubles: Quarter-finals: Gannon bt Robertson 12. -18.10. Steve Mills. Stephen Turner. Carl battles in this event did not go to the Huang Huei-Chieh/Wu Wen-Chia bt K. Beadsley/ Final: Morgan and Kevin Beadsley as well anticipated schedule which. had A. Fletcher (V) 15. 11: GANNON bt Dixon 19.19 as Joy Grundy. Mandy Sainsbury. they done so, would have provided Chih Chin-Long/Hsu Long-Chien bt A. Hare/D. Veteran.' Single.: Quarter-final.: Parmer (Wa) 13, -1a. 14: P. D'Arcy (Chi bl w. K. Powell (Chi 10. 22; Jean Parker. Jane Barella. Karen the finalists with an audience. Mills/C. Rogers (Le) bt B. Johns (Ch)/Lin Wei-Chung Nonon bt Dixon 16. -15. 12; Burrows. Cathy Ridgard and Sally More's the pity but apologies were (TPE) 18. -16. 18; E. Griffilhs (Chi bl M. H. Twe (Chi 15. 18; Weston. . accepted finally. Chih Chin-Shui/Chu Chung-Yang bt R. Dixon (St) D. Schofield (Ch) bt J. Evans (La) 9. 14. Only Miss Grundy succeeded in Whether or not the inclusion of /R. Nonon (Bu) 7. 11. SemHinal.: Semi·final.: Nonon bt D'Arcy 10. -18. 15: reaching a final in which she lost to Taipei players frightened off a good Huang Huei-Chieh/Wu Wen-Chia bl Chih Chin-Long! Schofield bl Griffiths 18. 11 the top Taipei player Chang Hsiu-. many home players is debatable but Hsu Long-Chien 19, -20, 15: Final: Yu whose male compatriots simply Derek Schofield made the point Chih Chin- Shui/Chu Chung- Yong bt Mills/Rogers 1a, SCHOFIELD bl Nonon -19. 8. 20. swamped the men's singles in that the E.T. T.A. spends hundreds which four of their number were of pounds in sending players concerned in the semis. The abroad and yet. when substantial eventual winner was their No. 4 opposition from afar comes to one's Chih Chin-Long who. in the doorstep no advantage is taken bya semis. disposed of the NO.1 seed. considerable number of would-be the world-ranked Wu Wen-Chiao aspirants. Food for thought! Biggest cheer of the day came However. from a spectator point with the victory of local boy. of view. the event drew spectators Scowcroft. beating the Taipei NO.5 in abundance and local media Chu Chung-Yong but it was a feat coverage was of the highest order he could not repeat against Chih putting the sport on the map even if Chin-Long in the quarters. Wells. only locally. Chin Chin Long 50 Home News

LANCASHIRE LIFE The latter stages of the Norman John Barber reports from,. DIVISION 2 Cook Memorial Trophy competition Results: B'ham 6 Pontesbury 4: Wals 4 a'ham 6. PWDlFAPts HIGHLIGHT AT brought a further trophy for MIDLAND LEAGUE Birmingham A 6 5 1 0 44 t 6 11 LOSTOCK Oldham's sideboard when they Coventry a 5 4 1 0 35 15 9 beat Sale 5-4 having accounted for TABLE TOPPERS Pontesbury 6 3 0 3 32 28 6 by George R. Yates Wirral in the semis. In the final The A.G.M. has been fixed pro­ D. SmIth (S'haml 17. V. Chauhan (S'ham) 13, R, Oldham were off scratch and Sale in visionally for Sunday. July 7, 1985 Fearn (Nons) 13. D. Thomas (Covl 13. receipt of 4 points start per game. in Birmingham. This will be con­ Undoubtedly the high spot of the having previously beaten firmed. together with the venue to Warrington. DIVISION. 3 season in the Red Rose county was League team Secretaries. Results:eastwood 6 Broms 4: Cov 0 Sta'tt 10. Nigel Hallows won the Bolton the visit of the Chinese Taipei team Results. League tatles and lead­ PWD l F A"Pts to British Aerospace Dynamics, League's closed men's singles title ing scorers at time of going to press Slrmlngham S 4 4 0 0 34 6 8 Lostock - not only to participate in with a final victory over young David Eastwood 5 4 0 1 26 24 8 for this season's last edition of Stafford 4 3 0 1 30 10 6 the Dunlop Lancashire 2-Star Open Carse. the county junior. and Bury T. T. News are: but to engage in a representative inter-league player. Carse won the T. Holder (Broms) 13. A. Hough (Staffs) 12, H, match against a North of England boys' singles title beating Andrea Rashid (B'ham) 11 team on the eve of the cham­ Holt who, in turn. took the women's singles title' with a final win over MEN'S SECTION pionships, DIVISION 4 Dorothy Scowcroft. Over in Bury, But. as on the Saturday, it was the DIVISION 1 results: Rugby 4 Slroud 6: Walsal1 a Wares 2, green-shirted Taipei players who Scowcroft, who did not defeno his Results: Leicester 4 Potteries 6: Potteries A B Stroud 5 5 0 0 45 5 10 proved the winners (5-2) with the Bolton title, was beaten in the final Wolves B 2. Rugby 5 4 0 1 42 8 8 of the men's singles by Nigel W D L F A PIS Walsall C 5 3 0 2 23 27 6 North of England sets being won by Potteries A 5 0 0 35 15 10 Donald Parker - a solid performance Eckersley. Glos. A 3 2 35 25 7 H. Wllhams (Stroudl 14, N. Gingell (5) 4. M, Hams this - and by Joy Grundy. Scores: Bolton's inter-league player, Wolves B 2 1 2 24 26 5 (Rugby) 13. Shaun Browne. has accepted a Wolves A 2 0 1 17 13 4 S. Turner lla) lost to Huang Huei·Cheih -18. 15. -15. coaching engagement with the leicester A 2 0 3 27 23 4 D. Parker (La) bt Chu Chung-Yang 17.•, 7. 15. 4 22 3B 4 Chesterfield 2 0 DIVISION 5 Jean Parker (La) lost to lin li·Ju 18. -11. -14. Cairns TTA. in Queensland. 40 Birmingham A 1 0 5 20 2 Result: W. Brom 7 Mansfield A 3. S. Mills tV) losl to Chih Chin-Long ·18. -11. Australia leaving a gap to be filled P W D L F A Pts Joy Grundy bt Chang Hsiu-Yu 17. 17. M. Evans (Ponenes) 13. O. Griffin (Glos.) 12. M. both in Lancashire's first team and Dudley 5 5 0 0 48 2 10 N. EckersleylCh) lost to Chih Chin-Shu; 18. -12. -13. Owen (Glos.) 10. M. BClke\\ ell (Pons.) 10 Klddermlnster 5 4 0 1 40 10 8 S. Scowcroft !La) lost 10 Wu Wen-Chia -15. -15. in Bolton·s. We wish him well. W. Bromwlch 5 3 0 2 26 24 6

P, Canavan (Dud) 15. P. Rollason (01 14. P. Smith DIVISION 2 IDI'4, Results: Stroud 4 Nons B 6: Coventry A 9 Cheltenham A 1: Notts A 9 Stroud 1: Coventry A 8 Stroud 2. Coventry A 6 0 1 42 18 10 INTERMEDIATES SECTION 6 3 0 38 22 9 Notts A Results: H,nekley 1 Rugby 9: Nunealon 3 Wares. 6 4 1 1 35 25 9 POllene$ 8 7, Wores. 6 Wals. 4: Rugby 5 Worcs. 5: Hinckley 7 6 3 1 2 31 29 7 NOlls B Nuneaton 3. 6 2 0 4 29 31 4 Stroud WDLFAPts 6 1 0 5 19 41 2 Wolves C Rugby 5 2 0 53 17 12 Cheltenh.'llll A 6 0 1 5 16 44 1 Hinkley 4 1 2 34 36 9 Worcester 3 2 2 37 33 8 A, Pllgnm (Cov. A) 15. K. Pilgrim {Cov. Al 12, N, Jobhng (Polts.B) 12. M, Thomas (Rug) 19. M. Randle (Rl 18, D. Grundy (HI 15.

DIVISION 3 Results: leamlllgton A 3 Derby 7; Burton 0 Derby VETERANS 10: LOllghborough 6 Leamington 4 DIVISION 1 PWDLFAPts Results: NallS B 2 Nons A 8: Oxford A 6 Walsall Nuneaton 6 6 0 0 45 15 12 4: Nalls A 8 Leam 2: Leam 7 Telfd 3: B'ham A 5 Derby 6 5 0 1 41 19 10 leics 5: Oxford 5 B'ham B 5: Leam 6 Wals 4: Stalford 6 3 1 2 33 27 7 lelcs 6 Telfd 5: Telfd 5 Notts B 5. Loughborough 6 3 1 2 31 29 7 PWDlFAPts NOllingham A 8 7 1 0 65 15 15 P. MUIr (Nun)17, P. McCabe (Nun) 13, B, Murray Birmingham B 8 5 3 0 53 27 13 (Staff) 16. P. Vickers (Derby) 13, Oxford A 8 4 2 2 42 3B 10 Wu Wen-Chia of Chinese Taipei, conqueror of Bolton's Stephen Birmingham B 8 3 3 2 39 41 9

Scowcroft in the representative match at Lostock. A, Saunders (Nons A) 23. A. VessorJ (Notts Al 18, DIVISION 4 Photo by Malcolm Anderson. USTTA. T. Bache (B'ham A) 17. G. AJdwlI"lCkle (Leicsl 17. Result: NOlts C 5 Bath 5.

W D L A Pts In the County Championships. to champion the women's lirst DIVISION 2 Lancashire's first team are to be division dropping only one point. to Nons C 6 1 0 55 15 13 Results:Chelt 5 K,dd 5: S on A 5 Kldd 5: Cov 4 congratulated on their runners-up Crewe. en route to the title. Bury. Stroud 6; S on A 6 Chett 4; Stroud 1 Chelt 9. position to Middlesex and to the with a whole galaxy of teenagers. Bath 7 5 1 50 20 11 PWDl FA Pts Oxiord 8 7 7 0 0 58 12 14 Junior team which gained pro­ topped the Junior first division. the Glos B 7 5 0 45 25 10 S. on Avon 7 4 1 2 37 33 9 motion to the Junior Premier players mainly concerned being Coventry A 7 4 0 3 38 32 8 Division despite finishing second to David Carse. Nigel Greenwood and C. Elhson (Bath) 17. D. Bilton {Nons) 14. C. daVies l. Pratt (Ox B) 19. J. Paul lOx B) 18, R. Thomas Yorkshire II. Peter Holt. Winners and runners-up ICov A) 17. On the Lancashire and Cheshire in all thirteen divisions were: INotls) 13, B. Fowkes (East} 14 League front Oldham became the champions of the men's first MEN Winners Runners-up JUNIORS division as a result of beating the Div. 1 Oldham Bolton LADIES SECTION defending champions, Bolton 6-4. Div. 2N Bolton A Blackburn DIVISION 1 Two wins each for Phil Aspinall and Oiv.2S liverpool A Bury ResulU:Derby 10 Glos 0: Nons 9 leics 1: Glos 1 Results: Bristol 8 B'ham A 2: Kidd 1 B'ham A 9: Div. 3N Sale Wirral B Wolves 9: Cov 9 leics 1, B'ham B 3 B'ham A 7: Kidd 7 B'ham B 3: B'ham 3 Tim Hatton, plus one from Mark Div. 35 Oldham A Blackburn A P W D L F A PIS leics 7: Wolves 8 Kidd 2: NallS 10 Kidd 0 Hankey and the doubles. did the Div. 4N Sale A Warrington A Nottingham A 6 6 0 0 47 13 12 (conceded): Derby 10 Kidd 0 (conceded); leics 10 trick. Scowcroft recorded Bolton's Div. 45 Burnley A Macclesfield A Coventry A 6 3 2 1 38 22 7 Bristol 0 (conceded); Wolves 9 B'ham B 1: leics 5 7 two wins, over Hankey and Div. 5 Ellesmere Port Wirral C Derby 6 3 2 1 29 31 Wolves 5, WOMEN Wolverhampton 6 2 1 3 31 29 5 PW 0 L F A Pts Hatton. the last two sets being Div. 1 Warrington Crewe Gloucester 4 1 0 3 17 23 2 Wolverhampton 7 6 1 0 54 16 13 conceded by the visitors. Div. 2 Southport Preston Leicester 5 1 0 4 10 40 2 leicester 6 4 1 1 38 22 9 Susan Lisle, Caroline Hemming. JUNIOR loughborough A 5 o 0 5 10 40 0 Birmingham A 7 4 0 3 39 31 8 Div. 1 Bury Wirral Bnstol 7 4 0 3 39 34 8 Janet Deakin. Janet Le Page and Div.2A Warrington Barrow T. Sheppard (Notts) 16, J. Holland (N) 14, R. J. HarriS IWolves) 21, S. Peakman (B'ham Al 13. Brenda Owen did remarkably well Div. 2B Preston A Hyde Hayward lq 13. J. Wootton (W) 13. P. Simpson (Nottsl 14. 51 No Ding-Dong at Ping-Pong

NO DING-DONG AT Sunday People, News of the pages and gossip columns would instance, a new sports centre is PING-PONG World and the Mail on Sunday) be severely disappointed. Some being opened, it is quite likely that by Keith Soothill and two' local weeklies (Lan­ might heave a great sigh of relief at table tennis - among many other and the this news, for many might view the sports - will be mentioned as being :")por+ has become a familiar feature caster Guardian Middle­ sex Chronicle). For a three-month absence of a sport from the front available at these new facilities. The ~n our national and local news­ period (January - March) I identified pages as evidence that there are no other proviso is, of course, the papers. Up to eight pages in some every item in the news pages where scandals or corruption - in short, problem of human error - I may p pular newspapers are devoted sport was mentioned in some way. there is little amiss with the sport ­ have just missed the features on e,clusively to the coverage of sport. 'News pages' were defined as all the while the greatest concern should table tennis! Anyway, very few However, sport is certainly not pages except sports pages; no be focused on any absence from the items mentioning table tennis could restricted to the sports pages of our notice, however, was taken of ad­ back or sports pages. This is a point be traced. newspapers. Nowadays sports vertisements; similarly, any sporting to which we will return later. jtories are often news stories. Also To give some indication of the items in the TV and radio pro­ Anyway, during the period of the h'3 peccadilloes sexual or range of sports which are in a gramme lists were ignored. study I only managed to identify otherwise - of our sports stars are somewhat similar situation to table Combining all the seven daily four items of news or gossip which often fodder for the gossip writers tennis, Table 2 provides some idea. newspapers on which I carried out mentioned table tennis. Interest­ and the diary columnists. The They are grouped in multiples of the detailed analysis they appeared ingly, badminton fared even worse­ George Best saga, the Ian Botham seven for the reason that if for a totalla of 500 days during the or better? - for there is no evidence drug trial, the John McEnroe and there is just one story on a period and, interestingly, at least of any mention at all of badminton Tatum O'Neal love· match and, in­ pal1icular day which attracts one football item appeared on 31 7 in the news pages of these news­ evitably, the social problem of all the newspapers in the sample, of these days. In short, one could papers from January to March. football hooliganism are just a few then this one story could account expect something on football to There was no trace of any mention recent examples which most for the total score of seven. appear rather more frequently than at all of table tennis in the news readers - whether or not with a If, on the other hand, a sport every other day. A wide range of pages of any of the five national general interest in sport - will have manages to squeeze into the next sports was identified - 64 in all - but Sundays or two local weeklies noticed. category, then we know that there it soon became evident that a few included in the study. Perhaps ­ It is quite conceivable that the was coverage on at least two days sports tended to dominate the before being inundated with letters general image of a sport is likely to in some newspapers, and so on. proceedings. Apart from football pointing out my errors - I should just be constructed in the rrlinds of the There are, of course, problems appearing on average at least every make two qualifications. I noted the in public much more by events which defining what should be counted as. other day, something appears on sports only when one or at the most are reported in the news pages of a sport and perhaps some of the athletics, horse-racing and cricket two sports were mentioned in a the papers than by reports in the activities included in Table 2 do not on average at least once a week, particular item (Ian Botham, for sports pages or by the specialist fulfil some people's idea of sport. while rugby, boxing and tennis exarrlple, may be described as both magazines, such as Table Tennis There is always a difficulty of quite feature at least once a fortnight. The a Somerset cricketer and a News, which serve the interest of where to draw the line - in the frequency of coverage of these Scunthorpe footballer). If more than the committed enthusiast. It is a sad present study, dwarf-throwing was particular sports is shown as Table two sports were mentioned, then fact that the extremely selective, not included and seemed beyond 1 which indicates that these seven this entry was categorised as perhaps distorted, probably ex­ the pale of civilised sport! Perhaps sports get a total of 800 mentions. 'general'. Duri~g the three-month aggerated items which appear in even more contentious is how to the news pages of our national and group sports - should, for instance, local newspapers will be virtually TABLE 1 billiards and snooker be regarded as the only information which the non­ separate sports, should the two Total Number of Mentions for Top Seven Sports sporting public will receive aboLit rugby codes have been analysed certain sports. So it becomes in the News Pages of Seven Newspapers separately, and so on. There is no important to ask what are the end to this kind of academic images of sport which are being Daily Daily Daily The Coventry Lancashire The One debate. Nevertheless, however the Mail Mirror Star Sun Evening Evening Standard Total Mention portrayed in the news pages? Is Telegraph Post Every sports are combined or separated, there a great variation from one Football 51 51 47 46 45 41 36 317 2 Days there is no getting away from the Athletics 23 14 17 16 14 13 19 116 4 Days sport to the next? In an attempt to Horse­ 23 14 25 12 7 11 5 97 5 Days fact that table tennis provoked only begin to answer some of these Racing very limited interest in the news Cricket 13 14 13 14 13 9 18 94 5 Days questions, I began a small research Rugby 10 10 6 13 9 10 3 61 8 Days pages of these national and local prograrrlme in January of this year Boxing 15 9 12 6 4 9 4 59 9 Days newspapers. Table 2 illustrates the Tennis 13 11 14 11 2 5 0 56 9Days and I am now in a position to give Table 2 2 4 125 Days considerable gap between the top some preliminary results of the Tennis seven sports in terms of coverage study. I am now in the process of and the remainder of which feeding back to individual sports Perhaps surprisingly, it is the Daily period, there were 95 such 'general' swimming is the first of the chasing how their own activities fared in this Mail which has the most references items in which the mention of table bunch. In contrast table tennis exercise. So, after indicating the to those seven sports in the news tennis may be buried away. If, for comes way down the list. general results I want to focus pages - to some extent this is specifically on table tennis. accounted for by the necessity of TABLE 2 During 1985 I am carrying out a finding gossip to fill the Nigel Total Number of Mentions for each Sport project financed by The Nuffield Dempster Mail Diary. The Sun has Over a Three-Month Period Foundation on the press coverage marginally fewer items than the of sexual offences,' so having a other three national dailies, but one 50 and over Athletics; Boxing; Cricket Football; Horse-Racing; Rugby: variety of newspapers available I needs to remember that The Sun Tennis decided to carry out as an failed to appear on six days owing 43-49 (Nil) additional study a detailed·analysis to an industrial dispute. Certainly, 36-42 Swimming (incl Water Polo) on how sport is portrayed to the though, there are somewhat fewer 29-35 Golf; Mountaineering; Sailing; Snooker and Billiards general public in the news pages of items on sport in the local evening 22-28 Angling: Darts; Motor-Racing; Show-Jumping and Eventing seven newspapers - four national papers compared with the national 15-21 Carriage- Driving: Skiing dailies (Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, dailies. 8-14 American Football; BMX Racing; Cycling; Field Sports; Daily Star and The Sun) and three However, we are not concerned in Hockey; Ice-Skating; Martial Arts; Motor-Cycling; local evening papers from different this article with these top seven Parachuting; Rowing; Water-Skiing; Weight-Lifting; parts of the country (London's sports which get a fair amount of Wrestling Standard, the Coventry Evening coverage in the news pages, but 1-7 Archery; Atherstone's Ball Game; Australian Rules; Telegraph and the Lancashire with the remaining 55 sport§. Ballooning; Baseball; Basketball; Bowls; Canoeing; Croquet Evening Post). In addition, for the . These other sports are quite clearly­ Falconry; Fencing; Frisbee; Go-Cart Racing; purpose of this article, I have aIso 'also rans', for they can only muster Greyhound Racing; Gymnastics; Netball; Polo; Pool; considered the amount of coverage a total of 554 mentions be'tween Real Tennis; Roller-Skating; Shooting; Shrove Tuesday Ball of table tennis in the news pages of them. For anyone expecting to see Game; Skittles; Speedway; Squash; Stock-Car Racing; five national Sundays (The much mention .of their favourite Street Hockey; Sub-Aqua Diving; Table Tennis; ObserVer, Sunday Mirror, sport of table tennis in the news Ten-Pin Bowling; Triathlon; Volleyball; Wind-Surfing 52 No Ding-Dong at Ping-Pong

Few they may be, but what sort of SPORTING GESTURE they are part of the entertainment the sport of football. Equally. those image of table tennis is being business? In brief, is it the way who almost welcome the dearth of constructed in the minds of the Four determined lads of Kirkham forward for the spectator public to gossip about table tennis and table general public through the news Grammar School played table be attracted back to watch the tennis players on the news pages ot pages of our popular newspapers? tennis for 8Y. hours at Ribby Hall game as much as to see the table. our papers may perhaps wonder: i Certainly considerable anxiety was leisure centre, Wrea Green, and, tennis form of Desmond Douglas as whether this could have an effect Oh expressed that the punch-up at our through sponsorship, raised the physical form of Helen the attraction of sponsorshio. national championships ("Ding­ £80.39 for the Ethiopian appeal. Williams? Beauty, of course, is not money into the sport, Sponsor':.' dong at ping-pong") a couple of Lancashire Evening Post simply an attribute of the female though, are not attracted by a~;, years ago would have a damaging March 22 body and many may come to lust kinds of publicity as at least one' effect on the image of the game, so after the male charms of Carl Prean, well-known tennis player who what is happening now? Alan Cooke and Skylet Andrew, so came "out of the closet" and The four items traced suggest that it is not necessarily a sexist admitted a past lesbian relationshrr{ on average one might reasonably approilch. I am not necessarily learned to the considerable cost bf' Similar examples from local expect to see something on table advocating this as a solution - and her individual pocket.' newspapers could, no doubt. be tennis in the news pages of these certainly not in this extreme form ­ The truth seems to be that most given from many othe areas in the papers once every 125 days! This is but I do think we need to consider involved in sport certainly court country suggesting that our local a .pitiful amount of coverage for how to handle the publicity some publicity for their own coverage does not have quite the what after all using Sports Council machine. At present no one seems particular sport. There is certainly a dearth of the national scene. The figures, is one of the ten most willing to grasp this nettle and it is sense in which publicity puts the final item. however. is from the popular sports in England and left to the individual efforts of Helen sport on the map. Much more national press and brings a bit of Wales (see Digest of Sports to awaken' the interest of the problematic, however, is what is show-biz to the game! It features Statistics, The Sports Council. general public in the attractions of good and bad publicity. Are lurid two photos of Helen Williams - one 1983, p. vii. table1). Anyway, what playing table tennis. divorce scandals good or bad for in a glamour pose and olle in action were the items? They fall into three So the question which perhaps the sport. or are they totally irrele­ playing table tennis. The text reads: categories - glamour, tragedy and needs to be posed for and vant? While it is fairly evident that a local colour. answered by the table tennis guest appearance on, say. "A It is, of course, true that tragedy enthusiast in general and the table Question of Sport", can only be and disaster often attracts more tennis 'establishment in particular' good for the sport - unless perhaps publicity than good news and PING·PONG HELEN HAS A as indeed by other sports which are the sporting personality proves to success. It is doubly sad when LOVELY TOP SPINI only rarely, if ever. featured in the be-a complete idiot! - most other tragedy occurs to one of the family news and gossip columns - is. outcomes of the media machine are of table tennis: -How's this for a ding dong of a "Does it matter that table tennis much less clear-cut. Certainly, it SPORT STAR DIES ping pong girl? does not provoke' the kind of would be of interest - to this writer Norwegian'women's table tennis -Heavenly Helen Williams· one interest of the top seven sports? at least - to know what people champion Tone Folkeson has of Britain's top table tennis There are the two extreme interested in the development of the died in a road crash in Spain. She players· has decided to turn her positions to this question - one of game of table tennis think of this was due to play in Wales on hand to modelling. which is catered for by the present issue. It is a question I am posing to Wednesday, -The little smasher, from Enfield, response of the media. One view a variety of sports which seem to (The Sun Middlesex, said: "There isn't could be that "everything in the attract only minimal publicity. What 15 January) much money in pro table tennis, garden is lovely" and that one are your views? More specifically, so I'm modelling to make ends should be grateful that the purity of which other sports are achieving There were two local features meet." the sport of table tennis is only the sort of publicity which you identified: -Helen. 21,Iooks certain to neta rarely contaminated by gratuitous would think to be good for table fortune... all the fellas are just PING· PONG PUPILS PUT appearances in the news pages. tennis. Is Helen's rather attractive about batty about her! SCHOOL ON THE MAP The other extreme view is that "all 'figure featured in The Sun an asset The Sun publicity is good publicity" and that or a liability? What are the in­ (Under a photo) these top Table January 22 the development of the sport is gredients of publicity that you like... tennis players are hoping to put being seriously hindered by the or, indeed, dislike? Certainly I feel the North West on the map in a failure to impinge upon the con­ that we could engage some national competition, sciousness of the general public at copywriters to come up with some The boys and girls, all pupils of Helen's appearance in The Sun every conceivable opportunity and rather more original catch-phrases Bishop Rawstorne C of E School, raises many of the dilemmas of in every conceivable way. Perhaps to replace the tedious "ding-dong Croston, ne!lr Chorley, are modern sport and for the women's those who adhere to the latter line and ping-pong"! through to the last dozen in the movement in particular. In order to may wish to modify their opinion in country..... succeed in the modern world, do the light of the detrimental effect AUTHOR: KEITH SOOTHILL is Lancashire Evening Post individual sports need to recognise that' the focus on football Senior Lecturer, Department of February 8 much more - self-consciously that hooliganism is probably having on Sociology, University of Lancaster.

ON THE CAR PET muscular problem in the .chest and South Yorkshire Open. attempting to ridicule the match, asked that the match be Bradford League secretary Arthur bringing the club into disrepute. by Malcolm Hartley postponed. Bowers said: "The way they The committee also apologised to But with the final also arranged for conducted themselves was an their cup opponents, Unity (who of the Bradford Telegraph 48 hours later the dates could not insult to the game and to the people went on to win the cup) and the and Argus be changed at short notice so in who came to watch what should Bradford association. protest Beadsley turned out have been one of the best matches The Bradford League manage­ wearing dark glasses. a flat cap, of the season." ment committee, acting on a letter Yorkshire's Kevin Beadsley was on stockings and suspenders. while The Nemesis/Hermits joint of complaint from Unity. have the carpet along with his Nemesis Stephenson wore a hula hula skirt. committtee have terminated the invited the players to their next team-mate Mick Stephenson after Beadsley, England No. 23. lost to membership of Beadsley and meeting to state their case. high jinks in a Bradford League cup Paul Sanderson 21-2 in one game, Stephenson for not following the Earlier in the season Beadsley was semi-final. though four days later he had correct procedure for the replace­ reprimanded by Yorkshire for turn­ Beadsley had had a dislocated recovered sufficiently to master the ment of injured players or for the ing out incorrectly dressed for a shoulder and Stephenson a England No. 6 Dave Wells, at the handling of protests and, by countv match. 53 J o·hn Prean writes . . .

FOR BErrER OR WORSE, mances. On the contrary: The Board of both the German Ford and The other side of the coin FOR RICHER OR POORER? biggest, cruellest cut came when General Motors. Accept from him, So suddenly all money difficulties John Prean examines the··.lot'of our players were most successful. or our own ETTA, if you cannot seem to have melted away. the Professional Player After the Golden Spring of Tokyo accept it from me, that our Sport £10,000 could be found for in England (as recent as 1983) when our men needs a strong National Team, that Douglas for one year, just as won the Bronze and our Ladies this would benefit us all, that it £3,000 was found for Grubba for :.' number of conflicting statements were 6th in the World, when our would help bring new members to one day (Charles Church). Among i -lve produced a fascinating puzzle. players reported after the Summer our clubrooms, which would the rest of England's players £1 5 Desmond Douglas was quoted as Break, that was when they were hit enable us to do more to irllprove per day remained the top wage and follows in the National Press: hardest. Their meagre allowances our clubs and enjoy the game. that for, perhaps, 100 or so days "... Some England Players are on the were cut to shreds, in a number of each year. As one remarked to me, Dole... 1 don't think the ETTA is cases below dole levels. What they labour for one year to earn being run well enough as a business made the massacre all the more from English Table Tennis what the as it should be. More money should sickening was that all this was done Justice Polish Champion received in half a be coming into the Sport. .. " John against a background of euphoria But there is more to it than that: It is day. One young player, who has Woodford, Table Tennis Corres­ about our 'fine, young players' and a matter of justice as well. The won a lot of matches for England pondent of the Daily Telegraph, followed what were quite stunning ETTA derives a large part of its this season, actually has his which consistently gives our Sport successes. income, up to £100,000 each year allowance cut by a third this season a good break, concluded that even from T.V., Sponsorship and The cOrllpared with last, but, as they "the threat of a players' walk out for Scrooge as a Philanthropist Trade. Much, perhaps all, is say, that's show business, at least the third successive year cannot be The grim reality was that what had attributable to the top as presented by our own ETTA. ruled out... ". Though this did not been done made Scrooge look like players. Without them we would materialise in THIS year's English a r1lillionaire philanthropist. Much get little, perhaps nothing. Closed, it did not point to a scene of as I want to believe Selector COrllpare that with squad fees of contentment which IS reflected by Charters' often repeated sunny £1 5,000 arid the Scrooge links Peter Charters who wrote in this messages of good cheer, I cannot become clearer, stronger. The case Magazine: "Life for England's Top forget the Summer of '83 when is not only an economic one, it is a Tolpuddle Martyrs Players has been and is continuing everything looked so good and how moral one. Do we want the sport to We all read of pockets of life in our to improve." quickly it turned sour. I remember be run this way? Do we want to modern society that remind us of the reactions of the players after profit from the players' contribution Charles Dickens and the age of the Something does not add up they were given their typical daily to the ETTA budget and at the same Tolpuddle Martyrs. Sadly I have They cannot all be right, though allowances of £5 per day (and that time grind them into poverty? found another in which our Des is our best player and he has only whilst on England duty). The England Team moves. Cushioned been around long enough to know dole seemed a positively luxurious at times by a supportive family or what is going on and John is a alternative. I remembered one sponsor, they battle on, but no one widely published writer on Table much praised member of the Chariots of Fire Sadly the days of the 'Chariots of seems to for very long. That picture Tennis and Peter, a member of the successful world championship of the England Squad of 1982 tells ETTA's Inner Cabinet (the Man­ side who got exactly nothing, but Fire' have gone forever. Sport,smen today have to practise their sport the story. Half have stopped playing agement Committee) is already was still expected to be in regular and no wonder! Yes, the players too spoken of as a future Chai rman of attendance at all those long far­ full-time if they want to compete at international level. This means that are to blame. No one will ship the ETTA. away training sessions. THEM to Australia if they make a the Sport should provide enough to stand, often they are so much in love The Search for the Facts Can we afford it? live on and a little more for the rainy with the sport, that little else did not prove an easy one. Not only The cry goes out that we cannot days when it is allover. If we say matters to them. Umpires and can figures be presented and afford these things, even what in that the Sport should be all­ Referees are represented on the interpreted in a number of ways, if 1979 seemed a good idea. The amateur, it is a point of view I could ETTA's Management COrllmittee one persists too long, one loses ETTA has so many players to look understand and we might still beat one's readers before the conclu­ after ... in the local leagues. Why Iceland and Malta. I have no (not unreasonably), but players are sions are reached. Let us get should these subsidise those at the sympathy with a governing body not. Someti mes you have to fight as straight to the heart of the matter: I top? In their own petty way, these that makes professional demands hard off the table as on. That is a discovered that some years ago the seem impressive arguments. The on players, requiring their services fact of life for the professional total squad pool for that season was truth is that the membership has so often that they cannot hold down sportsman and amateur officials are near to £25,000 which figure was NEVER subsidised the elite. The a job outside the Sport, and yet not always on the same wave­ shared by members of the England traffic has all been the other way. rewards them like amateurs. We lengths and until players take more Squad of the day, perhaps 10 or 12 pocket - or put into the ETTA interest and play an active part in the spOl1, they will have little say. players, in the course of that An Act of Faith Treasury - what they bring, but give season. That was 5 or 6 years ago. When last year the membership little back. Today the total pool is no more than voted the ETTA vastly increased ,£15,000. funds, it was a heartening gesture No personal axe to grind Only the Unemployed from the grass roots, a realisation The Desmond Douglas Story I hope the next chapter will not be Whichever way you look at this, it that the Sport needed help, Many people have expressed yet another batch of articles that tell represents a massive cut. If you because it was in deep trouble. If it astonishment to me that the ETTA, the readership what an immoderate allow for inflation, as OU R subs. to is to amount to something again, i1 amidst pleas of poverty on so many and flamboyant rotter I am or that I the ETTA do, and if you speak of it is to gain respect from the wider other occasions, should have found am getting it all up for 'my talented REAL money, England players get public and the media, there is only £10,000 to keep Des in England son'. If the hit squad and the rather less than HALF of what they one route and that is via a strong next season. I cannot agree with sunshine boys come out in force, did 5 or 6 years ago. To be fair, National Team. A few hours on the these criticisms. If the ETTA can sell nothing but disappointment awaits levels in the current season were 'Box' each year, as happened during only one event to T.V. and a them. I have no axe to grind except higher than in 83/84; both seasons 1977 (World Championships, sponsor on the strength of the wanting to see the Sport where it represented very large reductions Birmingham) and we would be on Douglas name, it will be an belongs - in the sun instead of compared with 1979! Only those our way again; certainly the decline excellent investment. They will get where it is. For the players it is more who went from good jobs into in membership figures would go in their money back and show a profit. than a matter of money, but one of unemployment suffered similar reverse. Every Public Relations and They have made a reasonable pride as well. The old bromide cuts. I can think of no group of Advertising Man I speak to tells me commercial decision and we must about shortage of money does not workers who earn less than half of that as does the ETTA'sown support them whenever they show wash, because it was there for what they did 6 years ago. document (Table Tennis into the initiative. One must hope too that Douglas, for Grubba and various Nevertheless that is the situation of 1990's) which contained a lot of they make the most of the great other things. That sufficient money the English professional player. good sense. Herr Gab, the player's presence and do not waste was not found for the rest of the President of the German Assoc­ him as a travelling target man in players is due, in my view, to only Bronze Medal Aftermath iation, tells his members the same successive 3-Star Tournaments one thing: There was no will to do Neither did the pay cuts coincide thing. He is a former International, and wear him out as the Bundesliga so. It was unjust and it was bad with diminished playing perfor­ and has been a member of the never did. housekeeping. 54 A Professionals Viewpoint

A PROFESSIONAL'S pions. Surbek and Kalinic. -14.13. stunning upset. He was unlucky later. however. for VIEWPOINT 18 in the second round of the men's Yet this match alone proved what after beating Joao Carlos Portela of dOUbles. They trailed 10-7 at the a world class threat Carl has Portugal in his next match he fell to By John Oakley third game changeover but then become. two-coloured bats not­ Milan Orlowski who had been (Press Association) Des hit to Surbek. tied him down to withstanding. brought into the draw at the last his backhand. and he and Grubba Cooke. just tumed 19. should moment in the last qualifying round. Desmond Douglas. despite losing romped through the closing points. have been reasonably happy 'with For Sandley the trip was not ar. early in the men's singles. is still the They might have gone all the way his first world championships. He easy one. He has not been in \t;U supreme player in England. But Carl to the final on this form but ran into played in five of the nine matches in best of form this season and in the Prean. 17. and Lisa Bellinger. 18. the inspired pairing of Mikael the team event. had the worst of team event played in only two of the are now decidedly world class and Appelgren and Ulf Carlsson who draws in the men's singles but hardest games. against Sweden should only improve in the future. beat them 18. 18 and went on to always gave everything he had. and South Korea. He lost his four These were the thoughts that win the championship. His problem in this class of com­ singles and then. in the qualifying came most vividly to mind as I flew It might seem a little ironic to pany was not lack of effort but lack round of the men's singles. went back with the England party from suggest that Prean is now a world of a 'killer' shot. He had neither the· down in straight games to Gottfried the World Championships in Goth­ class player following his superb real penetrating hit nor the best of Bar of Austria. enburg. displays in the 1983 champion­ defences when faced by world­ Graham. I believe. has lost his Alan Cooke. Alison Gordon. Skylet ships in Tokyo. class players. motivation after so many years on Andrew and Jackie Bellinger all had But in Japan Carl had his 'funny' Alan's two best wins of the four he the English circuit where. because their moments but for Graham black bat and though John Prean achieved in the team event came of his high status. he has always Sandley and Karen Witt the trip might be inclined to argue I always against Patrick Renverse of France. been there to be shot at. A spell in must have brought more frustration felt that deception played a large prt who beat both Des and Carl in the the German League. against com­ than joy. in young Carl's success rather than same match. and Claus Pederson of pletely different opposition. might Des was hit by a stomach com­ sheer talent. Denmark. Of his seven losses only renew his enthusiasm and spur him plaint midway through the cham­ Then. during the past season. Carl Secretin. Birocheau and 16-year­ on to greater heights. pionships and was weary after his generally played well but had some old Italian Lorenzo Nannoni beat Of our four women at the world exploits in the Commonwealth disappointing losses. He went him in straight games. championships Lisa Bellinger was event in the Isle of Man. Yet he won down to Josef Bogan of Israel in the In the singles he ran into Waldner our undoubted success story. 16 of his 19 singles in the team first round of the Welsh Open and in the first round and lost 11. 12. Ironically while Alison Gordon and 3vent and proved that. at 29. his later lost in five games to John 19. It was a terrible draw. par­ Karen Witt went straight into the reflexes are still among the fastest in Souter in the English Closed at ticularly with the Swedish crowd first round of the women's singles Lisa was forced to qualify. Yet in the game. Bletchley. At that time he did not baying for more blood every time That England could finish only appear to be a player likely to shake Waldner won a rally but Alan must one way it was to her advantage. tenth after their fourth place in the world in Gothenburg. have leamt a lot from the trip. giving her three more matches Tokyo was no fault of his as he Yet in Sweden. Des apart. carl He has the dedication and though admittedly two of them were against inferior opposition. made clear that. outside of China. was the one English player who temperament to go much further in he is one of the most formidable caused real apprehension in the the game. provided he can achieve But it was in the team event that players in the world. ranks of the opposition. His game more penetration and greater ideas Lisa. who told me she lived on He was unbeaten in four of the was considered ·awkward·. 'diffi­ in attack. If he is content with his bread rolls in Sweden. stood out seven matches in which he played cult' and. in the words of one present game he may still do well with nine wins in 14 singles. and his victims included immortal. 'just a bloody nuisance'. on the domestic front but will Among her victims were world and Hidio Gotoh of Japan. Dragutin His finest hour came in the match always be a little out of his depth in class players in Fliura Bulatova Surbek and Zoran Kalinic of with Sweden when. with Des higher company. of 'Russia. Marie Lindblad of Yugoslavia and Lo Chuen Chung. missing. he beat Jan-Ove Waldner Andrew. who celebrated his 23rd Sweden and Branka Batinic of the Hong Kong player who was a 14. 19. to save England from a birthday during the championships. Yugoslavia and her combination of shock semi-finalist in the men's ·whitewash·. Carl had already played in four matches in the team. chop defence with occasional event and lost nine singles out of singles. beaten Waldner in the European backhand and forehand winners Des did not just beat Lo Chuen League earlier in the season and as nine. That sounds pretty bad yet I made her a feared competitor. Chung. He virtually annihilated him one disgruntled Swedish joumalist am certain that Don Parker. the She virtually won the two play-off 21-15.21-16. pointed out: "How do you say it in English captain. was not too matches with Romania and France Of his three defeats in the team English? Waldner is now Prean's disappointed. on her own. winning both her event only Kiyoshi Saito. the lead­ rabbit." "Sky" played against some of the singles in each contest and also the ing Japanese player. beat him Carl also proved too good for toughest teams in Japan. Sweden. doubles with sister Jackie in the comfortably. He lost 20 in the third Frenchman Patrick Birocheau. Ono Yugoslavia and South Korea and his Romanian match. to Frenchman Patrick Renverse. a and Gotoh of Japan. Lupulescu. service and first forehand loop were Alison Gordon had her ups and match he should have won. while who had beaten Des. and Lo Chuen a danger to the best of players. downs but should not be dis­ he was still recovering from Chung as well as gaining a few Long rallies were generally his satisfied. Her finest moment came stomach trouble when he went lesser victories. downfall but against Japan "Sky" in the match with Belgium when.. down to young lIija Lupulescu of He won 12 of his 21 sets in won the middle game against after beating Karine Bogaerts in Yugoslavia. the team ,event and four of his Gotoh and actually led the top man three tight games to put England 2­ In the men's singles Des was a defeats went to three games. Only Saito. by a game and 18-17 with o up. she won the final rubber little apprehensive before his first Jacques Secretin. Surbek. Saito his own service to follow. He also against Nathalie Higuet 17. 13 round match with one of the lesser and. more surprisingly. Italian took Appelgren and Surbek to three after the Belgians had fought back Swedes. Jonny Akesson. yet won Massimo Costantini. could be said and was the only English player to to 2-2. 12. 10. 8 in a superb display. to have beaten him comfortably. take a single game in the 5-0 Then. in the match with the all­ Unfortunately his next match Then. when he was suffering from drubbing by South Korea. conquering Chinese team. she proved a disaster when he lost to a sore throat. Carl went to five His greatest moment came in the almost caused a sensation when. Kim Song Hui. the 17-year-old games with Fan Changmao. the first qualifying round of the men's after being hammered 21 -6 in the junior champion of North Korea. seventh seed. in the first round of singles when he beat the West first game by Geng Lijuan. runner­ after leading by two games to love the singles and led by two games to German chopper. Engelbert Huging up in the women's singles. she led and 14-10 in the third. Des was one. 15. -11. 20. 9-1 and 13-6 with a burst of hitting coasting to victory when Kim. He lost 8 in the fifth which seems a Match point down at 19-20 in the in the second game before going taking his life in his hands. ran round poor finish but it was much better third "Sky" had the crowd in down. his backhand. hit all out on his than it sounded. Carl led 3-2 in the hysterics when. after winning the She won five and lost six matches forehand and everything went on. final game but he should have been next rally. he jumped over two in the team event and won her first As pes said later: "The fellow just 5-0 for he missed an easy forehand barriers of the adjoining courts in round match'in the singles before went for boomers and there wasn't and Fan also had an edge. The a premature victory jig. Huging was losing in five games 'to Russian much I could do about it." Chinese player was visibly nervous astounded. lost the next two points Narine Antonian. He did have one last moment of when behind. magnificent when in and the match and "Sky" fell on his Karen Witt must have been glory when he and Andrzej Grubba front. and had Carl won the first five back to celebrate his first win in the disappointed with her form but she beat the then reigning world cham­ points there could have been a championships. played only in two of the strongest 55 A Professionals Viewpoint/Home News

matches in the team event. against event but with Lisa won vital petition proper, Finally she and Carl must improve to break into real China and Russia, and lost easily to contests in the 3-2 wins over were beaten in the last 16 by world class. Daniela Guergueltcheva of Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Romania. China's two chop experts, Chen China's overwhelming standard in the first round of the singles, Though she failed to qualify in the Xinhua and Tong Ling, may always be beyond us but there ,'\s for Jackie Bellinger she was singles she and Carl had a good run Looking at the trip as a whole I is no reason why we cannot regain ',,',,'!"Iys cheerful and, like Karen, a in the mixed doubles, winning three think the England players, par­ our place among the top European ,iJi member of the team, She qualifying matches and then two ticularly Alan, "Sky" and Graham, nations if our younger players can )Iayed only in doubles in the team further matches in the com­ now realise just how much they move up just another gear.

A VICTORY FOR start it's time for you to sacrifice a standard of play you have achieved LENTEC approach, and the infor­ COMMON SENSE· AND little of your summer holiday to so far, mation the MANUAL and other work on your game, Other collaborations with the publications will provide, If you TABLE TENNIS LENTEC will be open for business E, T, T, A. are anticipated, LENTEC is have read this far, thank you for By Malcolm Brown all through the close season, If you hoping to contribute further to the having an open mind, have any questions concerning the game with such plans as sponsor­ As this is the last article of the The World Championships in articles in this magazine, questions ships for exhibitions, coaching, season, I should like to take the Gothenburg saw several high points and suggestions for anything at all tournaments and smaller events, It opportunity to congratulate the for England, including superb vic­ to do with the sport. or questions may even be possible to arrange England players on their recent tories for individuals in both our about your involvement in Table sponsorships for players in the successes and wish them even women's and men's teams. There Tennis, then please send them to future, better results next season, were somp- very close defeats the address at the end of this article This will take time to accomplish, I would also like to congratulate against much higher world ranking where they will all be answered as but it is felt that after the results every person who has stood by the players as well. quickly as possible, from the Gothenburg meeting the sport through all the doom and But there was an even more In the meantime, anticipating 'wheels' can really begin to move, gloom prophecies we have recently significant victory for the future of some of those questions, look out And, as you can see from the been subject to, the whole game - a victory for for the LENTEC TABLE TENN IS comments above, even if your own I look forward to writing more cnmmon sense. MANUAL over the summer period, play this season has not been that articles in the autumn but. in the All of the detrimental proposals for Whether you decide to use LENTEC much of an improvement on the meantime, have a good summer changes in equipment ruling which equipment or not. the MANUAL last. there will be a lot of help and work hard at improving your were put forward at the I. T. T, F, will give details of all makes and available to aid next season's efforts game, B,G,M, in Gothenburg seem to types of combinations, so that improvements will be Don't forget to send your have been dismissed, At last the information that has made, questions to: I must admit to a celebratory drink long been awaited by coaches and LENTEC, as I have said in previous - of orange juice - when I first heard players alike will be provided, Even articles, is trying to aid the sport LENTEC Table Tennis Questions the news, And it came just in time officials, as we have recently seen, overall, It is hoped that· everyone c/o L, Lenton (Holdings) Ltd, for me to mention it to you before are going to find their job that much involved with Table Tennis will 138 Foleshill Road the end of this magazine's easier. appreciate the impartiality of the Coventry CV1 4JJ publication for the season, The MANUAL will help show that I also admit to a little lack of faith technology, in this country at least. while waiting for the outcome of the can keep up with the demands of I.T,T,F, meeting, but in my defence mass production, It will also I should point out that the provide the answers to questions governing bodies present at the that advanced technology has meeting included some of the very raised at every level. same representative members that It is hoped that by publication suggested the new rules in the first date, the E,T,T.A. will have added place, its approval to the MANUAL, as it So although you have put up with did in the past with the LENTEC my obsession with the subject for COMPUTER RANKING SYSTEM, quite a while, I will reward your The LENTEC 21-UP SERIES of patience by saying no more on the bat rubbers and sponges will be matter except that Table Tennis has launched this summer too, The 21­ recovered from a dangerous body UP SERIES will. of course, be fully Once again the Exeter League is indebted to the Trustee Savings blow, And, perhaps God doesn't detailed in the MANUAL, as well as Bank for the financial support given to their One-Star Junior Open just favour Welsh Rugby, as other literature which is usually Tournament, Our picture shows local Manager Mr, Andrew Marshall, according to Max Boyce, available, holding the sponsorship cheque, with Mr, Stan Ford, Tournament In any case, we should not dwell What each combination does will Referee and the four Semi-finalists in the Under-17 events, Melonie on the subject now, as there is so be explained as well as how the Carey, Rodney Thomas, Helen Perrott and Philip Payne, The two much to do and look forward to various combinations will affect young ladies are holding the new perpetual trophies for the event, over the next few months, For a shots played, depending on what also given by the TSB, ,

PRESS CUTTINGS events then send cuttings to David Running a close second were Alan Hydes, Sales and Marketing COMPETITION Lomas, Press Officer of the ETTA. reports by Chuck Henry, Head of Manager at Dunlop said "We would The Judges were looking for Dronfield Junior High, The Judges like to offer our congratulations to Dunlop Sports Company report an accuracy in the repo,rt, contents and were particularly impressed by the the winners and at the same time encouraging response to their first impact. With this in mind it was impact of the entry from thank all those who entered. Indeed ever press competitio(1 run in decided that Highfield County Derbyshire, we thank those who worked hard conjunction with' the ETTA. Primary School in Chorley were Finally a prize for third place generating interest in the game and The object of the competition was outright winners following a series will be awarded to Archbishop its events but didn't necessarily simple: Try to achieve local of reports of consistently high Cranmer School in Leeds for events enter the competition - we really newspaper coverage of results from standard submitted by their "jour­ reported by Mr, R. J. Hudson who appreciate the help we get from the the Dunlop sponsored schools nalist" Mr, J, R, Sumner, teaches at the school. ESnA members." 56 Home News

THE NATIONAL COACHING The way forward will largely be Experienced coaches will know July. the cost of affiliating to the FOUNDATION determined by coaches them­ that the basics. sufficient to run a ETTA rose significantly. passed by a selves. We have already received beginners group (certainly a junior large majority of the membership. THE WAY AHEAD invaluable support from the British school or youth club one) can be However. whilst the need for By Sue Campbell Association of National Coaches absorbed by an intelligent adult in a members to provide a greater pr9­ and Governing Body members in matter of hours. Simple instruction portion of the funds was recoo' prediction'~ As the newly appointed Director of formulating our present services and a certificate would give us the nised. there were >: and we will continue to seek their affilia:ion~. the NCF I welcome this opportunity chance of a new helper or an massive reductions in advice and guidance. to share our thoughts and ideas for established helper doing a better Did this happen? One of the major structural devel­ job. the future with you and to invite By the end of February. there were opments we will be concerned with Furthermore. this desirable situa­ your comments. still a few leagues. known !(' be over the next few years will be the First of alii would like to bring you tion would be attained without operating. who had not paicf'Tf',eir establishment of a network of up to date with our progress. Over great expense of time and money. affiliation fees (thereby disfranch­ centres across the United Kingdom 10.000 copies of our introductory The short course would be less ising themselves for this season). to assist in the implementation of demanding than even the Teaching study packs have now been sold. but with the vast majority of fees the Foundation's work. This has certificate. And. just as with present and many of the National Governing received. it is possible to test the already begun thanks to the Diploma awards. successful Bodies of sport are 'adopting' the argument about reduced levels of excellent co-operation we have coaching experience would not be packs into their preliminary/inter­ affiliation. received from Institutes of Higher a prerequisite. However. certifi­ mediate level coaching awards. The Education. We hope to formalise cated coaches. or whatever. could production of videos has gone Nationally there has been a more slowly than we had hoped but these arrangements shortly with the on the evidence of the successful reduction of B% in affiliated 'Safety and Injury in Sport' is now approval of the Department of running of a scheme be advanced members. a figure not inconsistent available. This is in VHS and lasts Education and Science. This will as a reward for work done rather with the trend of previous years. Of 20 minutes. Thanks to sponsorship enable us to bring together per­ than for their theoretical ability. course. any reduction is a matter of sonnel involved in coaching and At present the emphasis seems to by Smith and Nephew Limited the concern and efforts must be made performance-related knowledge be on passing tests rather than video costs only £15 which in­ to halt and then reverse the decline. and will open the door to many proving yourself and it is possible to cludes VAT and postage and However. this is a subject for exciting possibilities including: arrive at Diploma status without packing. separate debate. Within this the development of resource ever running a successful coaching For more experienced club average reduction there are many bases for coaches. scheme. We then have the coaches or other interested indi­ fluctuations. with some Leagues the national co-ordination of possibility of the demotivating viduals. there are 14 courses on showing an increase in member­ coach education courses at effect of an inexperienced Diploma offer at 21 centres across England ship and some experiencing a major different levels. coach offering gratuitous advice to and Wales. Each course lasts four decline. From the latter. the twelve successful working coaches. hours and is self contained. The the development of applied re­ showing the largest percentage search programmes. If training Club or Diploma coach pays a £5 fee which includes drop were contacted and asked if coaches costs £100 - £200. a resource pack of information to the development of full time they could pinpoint the reasons. , and part time coaching studies would it not be a better investment take home. The courses cover a Five replied - is this indicative of courses. to provide a basic qualification to complete range of topics including: why the other seven are suffering - the introduction of sports get people started on the coaching Role of the Coach. Prevention and reduced activity? scholarships for coaches. ladder. for about one tenth of the Rehabilitation of Injury. Developing An analysis of the five replies The challenge is enormous and cost? They might then be pro­ Endurance. Nutrition and Sports throws up some interesting infor­ the resources required almost gressed. according to workrate and Performance. The Use of Video in mation. In not one instance was the limitless. We will be inviting success. to a higher status which Coaching. Mental Preparation for increased ETTA affiliation fee given commerce and industry to invest in would then in turn inspire others. Competition and Presenting the as anything other than a minor this unique opportunity to develop Information. Recruitment was slow factor for declining numbers. By far BritiSh Sport as well as working at first. but the majority are now the most common reason was lack closely with all voluntary and running successfully. National of premises. caused partially by statutory bodies. Coaches need and E.S.T.T.A. NEWS Governing Bodies are 'Iocking' businesses ceasing or by local deserve a comprehensive support some of these courses into their authorities being less keen for service and we will be working THIRTY STRONG own schemes at intermediate and schools to be used. In addition. the tirelessly to ensure they have the By David Lomas senior levels. This means that cost of hiring premises and of right tools for the important job they coaches will have to attend NCF At the ESTTAs AGM held on May purchasing equipment were men­ have to do. courses as well as sports specific 12 it was decided to send an tioned as disincentives to play. Lack For full details. write for an courses before they can progress English Schools team of 30 players of administrators appeared to have information pack to: up the coaching ladder. to participate in the Dunlop Schools caused some clubs to cease Our first allocation of research The National Coaching Foundation International Championships which functioning. and in one case the grants was made just before 4 College Close are due to take place at the National League itself almost folded for the Christmas 19B4. We were able to Beckett Park Training Centre at Largs. Scotland same reason. support seven projects and will be Leeds LS6 3QH on June 22/23. 19B5. The other One of the most interesting replies having two grants panel meetings Tel: 0532 - 744B02 countries involved are Scotland and came from Eric Todd. Chairman of each year. in March and October. Ireland. the Harlow League (membership There are two separate grant or contact us via Prestel Mailbox The English Schools squad. loss 13%) and this is reproduced programmes - one to assist with Number 019996523. involving Boys and Girls teams of elsewhere. It will be noted that Mr. joint research projects directly five at Cadet. Intermediate and Todd's letter talks of a loss of 10% ­ linking coaching and sports Senior level has not yet been this refers to playing members. science. and the other for top level announced but invitations have whereas the loss of teams. upon coaches. COACHES FIRST-­ been issued. All the ESTTA Officers which 'ETT A membership is based. The information services are DIPLOMAS SECOND were re-elected at the meeting. was 13%. developing rapidly and our sub­ by Las Bridges Congratulations to ESTTA Execu­ scription service for coaches was One requirement of our sport which tive Council member Phil Burwell To summarise therefore. it does launched in April. This includes a everyone will agree about (even who clocked 2 hrs 20 mins in the appear that the fears of those who twice-yearly magazine called John Prean and those "ETTA London Marathon. I shall be predicted large reductions because 'Coaching Focus'. The first edition people") is the need for more sending him a Mars bar! fees were raised were groundless. looked at 'Drugs and Sport' and the helpers in our sport. A proposal and I am sure they would be happy second will tackle the problem of made at our last S. W. Region to be proved wrong. I must repeat 'Competitive Sport and Young coaching meeting may be of however. that there is no TESTING THE ARGUMENT Children'. We will also be producing interest to people concerned with complacency; the Management occasional papers on a range of getting youngsters playing. It was by Ian Whiteside Committee are concerned at the topics. such as 'Coaching Disabled that a lower grade (possibly Vice-Chairman. Administration erosion of membership and the People'. which is now available regional) coaching qualification subject will continue to be from the NCF. should be introduced. At the AGM of the Association last uppermost in their minds. $' 57 Postbag

in, but be careful, you might find In conclusion may I thank all the I myself suffered a similar fate after the venues even worse and each people who get their subscriptions my article about Ireland's parti­ year more and more leagues are in year after year - you are the salt of cipation in the 1984 European turning to an alternative points the earth. Please give your support Youth Championships in Austria. system, rather than the old to the new Editor and long may the Because my views were adjudged fashioned, outdated, two for a win magazine flourish. "not to reflect those of my and one for a draw. E. DOREEN YATES association", Mr. Yates was Please Brian, keep on writing 43 Knowsley Road, discreetly advised not to accept any Berkshire Notes, on the whole you Bolton, Lancs BL1 6JH more copy from me. Have you been do a good job, but. in future, I reading the Irish column since? suggest you express your personal Fascinating, isn't it? opinions in the columns of Postbag. Long live freedom of speech and HUGH BARTHOLOMEW bring back John Prean! Chairman, DICTATORSHIP OR FRANK KENNEDY Maidenhead & District T,T,A DEMOCRACY? St. Dominies 1. T. C. 228 Cookham Road, Boyhill Maidenhead SL6 7HL. Although I have tried to keep away Athenry from the- controversial matter of Co. Galway John Prea n I see I have been Ireland INDIVIDUAL CHOICE challenged by Mrs. Prean, to answer her charge of dictatorship How nice it was to see such a large COME OFF IT within the E.T. TA Mrs. Prean is Berkshire report in the March MR, AND MRS. P. following her husband by making edition of Table Tennis News. unsubstantiated statements. To MR, JOHN PREAN Reports have been a bit incon­ As the wife of the Editor I have answer her charge she must now sistent this year but/like many of us always thought I should be like state the name of the great dictator, We read with some misgivings the Brian Halliday is a very busy man, Caesar's wife and keep my mouth there can of course only be one and last sentence of the Editor's note on especially at County and Club level. shut. However, even Caesar's wife, she must provide the evidence. page 46 of the March issue. It The first thing I look for in my I am sure, would be incensed by The E.T.TA is a democracy. At appears to show that he has Table Tennis News is the County Erica Prean's letter in the April issue the recent meeting of the National decided to operate some form of Notes to see if my town Maiden­ of T. T. News, Council, Mrs. Prean raised the censorship by banning further head have got a mention and sure I consider it insulting and cheap, in question of censorship in the contributions from Mr. John Prean. enough Brian once again con­ short. of no value at all as valid magazine and the council voted all We do not know what the Editor gratulated us on the first class may have written to Mr. Prean, criticism. It is simply tripe. Yes, I but one to support the Editor. The organisation, facilities and pre­ repeat tripe. council represents all 80,000 but the latter appears to be sentation of our closed champion­ Who are these Preans, who burst members, Mrs. Prean represents expecting censorship according to ship. However, his next paragraph upon the scene and take it upon 240, but she is still able to make her the statements he makes on pages where he expressed his per­ themselves to conduct a witch-hunt points in council which is the place 22 and 46 when he says "The sonal opinions about our points against men of integrity who have that really matters. Is this dicta­ forces of censorship are massing." system really upset me. Sixteen and ..... it (the Isle of Wight column) been democratically elected to run torship or democracy? years ago we broke away from the the E.T.T.A.? How many people TOM BLUNN, may be nearing its end". The old fashioned two for a win and one had even heard of them before Carl Chairman, E.T.T.A. dangers of such a ban must be for a draw and in that time we have started playing? Not many I'll be 25 Peasholm Crescent obvious. It gives the person banned grown from 37 teams to our bound. Scarborough, the' opportunity to complain of present 89. In fact we are the only I think I can claim to know Tom North Yorkshire Y012 7QY censorship, and is liable to lead league in our area to increase its Blunn and Aubrey Drapkin much otherwise uncommitted readers to membership. All others are now better than Mrs. Prean and it is love wonder if there is more in the much smaller with losses as high as of the game that prompted them to writer's case than they had KILLJOY? 30%; so in my opinion players take office in the first place and I can previously thought. if the "estab­ generally prefer the points per set assure all members that they do While not always fully agreeing with lishment" is so concerned as to try method. In fact Mr. Halliday's club their utmost to promote the game in John Prean's views on our beloved to ban him. This applies more did propose, at the 1984 AGM, all spheres. sport, it disappoints me and I am particularly in the case of an 'official' that we revert back to the old My husband has spent 40 years of sure almost all readers of Table journal like Table Tennis News. system, but as he well knows the his life in T.T. and 19 of them Tennis News to see that you find it If Mr. Prean's contributions were proposition was defeated by 28 editing T. T. News, and I defy ecessary to put the block on his unacceptable from an editorial votes to 4. The part about our anyone to question his love of the comments. point of view, anything which might Premier Championship race being game. After all"greater love hath no Personally it gives me great carry the danger of action for still open in March is the biggest man that he abandon his wife and pleasure reading all his spicy defamation could be omitted to load of rubbish I have ever read. follow a little white ball and a piece blasts every month. I honestly say it protect the Editor and the Anybody who knows anything of takky"! adds to the enjoyment of reading Association, and anything which about Maidenhead's top Division Come off it Mr. and Mrs. Prean. If your magazine, albeit he some­ abused the hospitality of the knew that Cippenham would win you really want to change the scene times repeats his viewpoints. Your magazine could be removed by the league as soon as the players let me see your name or names on readers do not mind, why should legitimate sub-editing. In our view a signed on last September, no the next ballot paper and then you, take it like a man. considerable amount of what has matter what point system was perhaps I will believe that you are You even put the memorial lines been published under Isle of Wight used. sincere. It's extremely easy to snipe round your notice. Be a devil 'have Notes could not be considered Not content with knocking our at everyone from the comfort of second thoughts'. Don't Kill J. R. County material and should have points system, Brian then sees fit to your home - it's something else to been edited out. even if some of it criticise our venues. Certainly I be in the hot seat. In fact. Mr. Mr. Vic Elston was restored to another part of the agree we have some very poor ones Prean, why don't you jump in with 30 Belvedere Road magazine as being of general table compared with Reading, but I am both feet and become Editor of T. T. E.10 tennis interest. quite sure we compare favourably News? What an opportunity. But There are times when a certain with the rest of the country. Surely perhaps your passionate love of the amount of repetition should be when the number of people playing sport doesn't extend that far? allowed. When someone is con­ is decreasing at such a rapid rate we I would like to say to the Preans PROTEST ducting a campaign he is bound to should be encouraging more clubs that my husband has earned a put the same arguments time after to join rather than laying down respect over the years from friend I wish to register a strong protest time, as Mr. Prean does. We are not restrictions which make it im­ and foe alike and I am immensely against the banning of John Prean convinced that the best way to possible for them to take part. proud of him and his achievements from the pages of Table Tennis counter this is to deny him the I headed my article Individual and as a result I can walk tall in any News. In my opinion, his were the opportunity; if material is repeti­ Choice. We all have that choice, if T. T. company. No man can ask for only contributions that made an tious and boring it may lose impact you don't like the system - don't join more than that out of T. T. otherwise boring journal readable. and even be counter-productive ­ 58 Postbag

but that is a matter for Mr. Prean's and avenues through which he is nessman unhappy with the or­ The Chairman of the E.T.T.A. has judgement. able to further his aims without ganisation of English Table Tennis? on one occasion visited the Isle of K. WADS punishing the less vocal readers of 6. Is Peter Charters right in his pleas Wight and spent a very pleasant A. J. H. WICKENS the Postbag. that all is well? 7. Are there simi­ weekend amongst the officials. He 6 Windsor Road Incidentally. and to balance. I laritiesbetween the ETT.A. and freely discussed every point they St. Leonards-on-sea found the lengthy rebuttals from the Titanic which were first dis­ raised. He is quite prepared to visit Sussex Peter Charters equally enervating. covered by Dick Hopkins. a reader the island once again but would Many members feel that for the from Bristol? 8. What are we want an assurance that evel)'t0ne The two contributors seem con­ Association to develop policies with getting for our money? After all. we speaking with him would acce" ',1is cerned only with J.P. expressing an overwhelming bias towards are providing a lot more than last answers to questions and expla­ views on official matters. As using the majority of its time and year. 9. Are two very small funds of nations as being truthful and any professional men they may be resources to try to create a team of £2.000 each sufficient in relation to denial of that to be substantiat~.d "ly, concerned with the integrity of world beaters would be wrong. if in additional revenue of £40.000? relevant evidence. Ed. :.:. another professional. Aubrey so doing they neglect the game at 10. How much DOES it cost to take .. :~ Drapkin being personally attacked its lower and grass roots levels. The a junior to the desirable tourna­ by the use of a "heads I win. tails circumstances of Mr. Prean in ments in the course of a season? you lose challenge". Ed. relation to his involvement with his 11. How far will £2.000 go? Is it son's prowess within the game not better to donate such a small does not inspire confidence in his sum to the Parker- Hammersley AGREE TO DISAGREE impartiality in these matters. Foundation rather than set up a BEST INTERESTS I believe it is in the region of 18 I have just read the letter from Mrs. special committee (resulting in months or so since I have last Concerning the banning of John Erica Prean in the April issue. which further overhead costs) to supervise ventured into print and having taken Prean: Voltaire said it much better I regard as a diatribe. and in it? a back seat I have been able to than I can. "I disagree with poor taste. I find it inconceivable I cannot see anything "repetitive" survey recent correspondence in everything you say. but will defend that she should be unaware that in in that. the Magazine with great interest. to the death your right to say it." this country newspapereditors at all Please tell us therefore which The bulk of the correspondence Surely there must be a better way of levels have for many years exercised subject you regard as exhausted or has of course emanated from dealing with this whole question. their prerogative .to terminate whether the ban covers everything John Prean and culminated in the Would it not be kinder and more correspondence when in their that J.P. may wish to contribute at a last issue. statesmanlike to invite John to judgement no useful purpose is future date. Those who have been following a private meeting to reach an served by permitting its contin­ The members. including ours. the letters printed would be aware amicable truce. uance. The practice has not yet have a genuine grievance in terms that in the past I have crossed I am sure John will respond to that brought the country nearer to the of what they pay to the E.T.T.A. and swords with John and at the end of kind of approach providing it was ethics of a banana republic. what they get back. That basic our duel. agreed to disagree. well intended. I am full aware that PAT DUKES complaint cannot be answered by There have been many things that destructive criticism can be harmful Ringers Well censorship without giving rise to John has written that I have but a total ban is not the answer. Station Path further more serious questions. disagreed with and just as many Would it not be to the credit of the Somerton. Somerset that I have agreed with and the sport and its ruling body to be a little TA11 7PX W. J. Kittle bottom line is as John pointed out in more magnanimous. Chairman his last article headed "My Critics John is a good friend of mine. 69 Leeson Road and I" and that is whether you Upper Bonchurch agree or disagree with him. he is those feelings of friendship do not DISSATISFIED prompt this letter. I write in the best Ventnor 1.0.W. fully entitled to air his views. interests of the sport as I see it. With reference to the apparent I feel it would be a gross injustice S. T. LENTON "ban" on our correspondent John to ban John from any more articles Eagle Street Prean. 1. The national coverage has been he should so wish to write for Coventry This Association is dissatisfied improving in recent years. although Mr. Vates. the Editor in CV1 4GL with the Management of the 2. There is no evidence that dicated in the same issue. in effect. Voltaire did not give a licence to E.TTA. The Sport is getting in­ members are being lost because of that he is still prepared to publish print accusations without substan­ sufficient exposure on Television television or newspaper coverage. criticism of the Establishment. the tiation or to make personal attacks and in the National Newspapers. As 3. There is no evidence supplied of fact is. in the same breath. he is on other people. He was only a result we are losing members to any costs to the E.T.T.A. in the saying he is not. concerned with opinions. The right other sports. including some which supervision of the junior fund. In I have never met John Prean but it to express opinions must be started from a much lower base fact. apart from postage. etc.. there does come across through the accompanied by responsible use of than ours. is no cost to the ETT.A. articles that I have read from him that right. Ed. Last year we paid the sum of 4. The two funds were set up that the man really cares about £414 to the ETT.A.. several following the decision of the AGM table tennis. albeit perhaps a little thousands of pounds over the which represents all 80.000 biased because of the exploits of Carl. but nevertheless the impres­ WELCOME RELIEF years. We have not got the national members. The lOW has about 240 publicity we need and my members members and was not represented sion is of one who understands and Vour decision to exercise editorial often ask what they ARE getting. at the last AGM. cares for the game and for this I judgement to put an end to the With regard to John Prean your 5. Why not put down on paper offer every support to John in the welter of correspondence from Mr. article was not clear. It is not precisely what lOW does want from hope that the so called Establish­ John Prean has brought welcome unusual for an Editor to close the E.T.T.A. instead of com­ ment and the Editor will see fit to relief to myself and. I suspect many correspondence on certain sub­ plaining about what they get. carry on publishing John's very more of our fraternity who have jects. If that is your intention. what 6. John Prean raises points. asks enjoyable articles in the future. grown weary of the constant IS the subject? For instance. John's questions and demands explana­ Although I support John in having repetition on the same themes County Notes covered a number of tions. that is the right of every his letters and articles published. I spread over thousands of word~. subjects. eleven in the March issue member. It is not his right to deny don't always agree with what he is the reading of which eventually which I list as follows: those answers and explanations by saying. His £1.000 Challenge to induced boredom to the point of 1. Should there be censorship? repeating his points without Aubrey Drapkin is of course silly and nausea. The result has been overkill 2. Should the E.T.T.A.Pay such supplying any evidence: I think as an intelligent chap he in a large measure. which I feel will large sums to foreign players and 7. John Prean knew when he probably realises this too. His prove counter productive to the no such small ones to our own? submitted his article criticising the criticism of Peter Charters is of doubt laudable aims of Mr. Prean. 3. Was the Charles Church way the Charles Church money had course far more interesting and like I accept that amongst those Schedule fair "to Desmond been spent. that it was not ETT.A. John I do not feel that Peter is in any thousands of words there are Douglas? 4. Was the pre-match money and the sponsor had given way answering the criticism of him nuggets of wisdom. and that there publicity (that he might not get the money only for the purpose for in any respect as indeed he never are valid criticisms of our ruling there at all) good or did it keep which it was actually spent. answered the criticism I levelled at body which he is rightly pursuing. spectators away? 5. Is J.P. a Tom Blunn him also some while ago in cor­ but surely there are better platforms dangerous revolutionary or a busi­ Chairman respondence. 59 Postbag

A minor point that I would raise raise the net by a few inches, but whom. if it came to it. could not get 4, The game was played with lawn within John's articles. because it to take the drastic step of increasing' in the top 200 in reality but are only tennis scoring years ago but was hilS hit me in the past and I have the size of the table by ma,.be ranked in the top 100 because they not popular. hEJr'rd it uttered at a number of 1'6" all round and taking the even enter tournaments and have gained 5. The current sponsorship g·j'"lerings. is that John does of more drastic step of actually a number of so called computer contracts at national level amount c0\Jrse tend to wander within the marking out the table the same as points. to about £300.000 and this does co: '''aints of his article and offer us on a tennis court. If, as Mr. Charters has suggested, not include considerable local a'.'" s of quotations when it would The same principle of playing a the computer rankings are only sponsorship. b'" K'. more applicable to stick to tennis match could then apply to there as a guide and are not there 6 & 8. The current sponsor did not . ;"nnis overall. One tends to our game. I am not suggesting that for him to choose and select players wish to sponsor the County ',he gist of the point John is this is the total answer. because I for representative matches, it is a Championships. "."g when he does this. don't know. but I just offer it as a misleading concept and should 7 & 9. Two suggestions for drastic .·Id also make mention. with suggestion. be abolished. action - ban the National League Jue respect to John. apart from My other bone of contention that I What should actually occur is and the ranking scheme but does ;'1:'11 there are a great number of would wish to raise concerns the refinement of the old system not support ban on magazine othu people within this great sport complete lack of money that exists with the ranking of a top 10 or contributor, of ours that have also been within our game and in this respect I 12 with area trials being re­ 10. The players much prefer the successful in business for that is the of course totally concur with John established with tournament current system - it is their game. greatness of our sport that it Prean, and the apparent inept­ results being monitored, as well 12. Criticism of EnA policy and encompasses all aspects of the ness of the E.T.T.A. in trying to as county match results. actions is not the issue, it is the social scale and I think it attract the money through i believe the current system persistent attacks on other people would do John the world of Sponsors. gives certain players a false and the refusal to accept official good if he stopped harping on this In my opinion. one of the major sense of superiority and does truthful explanations without aspect. disappointments within our game not in any way encourage a supplying any factual evidence to The criticism is in no way intended over the past few years has been the great number of players who support his assertions, as a personal criticism of John, it is decline of County Table Tennis. I play local League and indeed T. BLUNN intended to help him in the future for believe that the major reason for this County matches still and who Chairman publication because one feels that if has been the conception of the on natural ability should be the aforementioned were cut out National League. ranked in the top 100 but are In my simplicity I would ask why not because they do not do the of some' of his articles. then there GONE TO THE DOGS would be more room for him to on earth did the ETT.A. sit back rounds of the tournaments. It keep to the more specific points and allow the National League to does not necessarily follow that Many of your readers will know of about table tennis and at the same become established when all they those players would not be my appearances at non table tennis time make it far easier for a great had to do was channel the sponsors interested in representative venues such as Harringay. Hackney number of his readers to appreciate through to the Counties so that the matches simply because they and Crayford, where my grey­ the points being made. County matches could be do not attend 30 or 40 tour­ hounds have been known oc­ Of course. now having waited my sponsored. naments in a season. casionally to win. I now wish to period of exile before offering this I feel most strongly the National I feel I have to end my outburst report that there will shortly burst on latest essay for publication, Icannot League should be banned because now by referring back to John the scene at Stadium let the opportunity go by without apart from the Premier division, Prean. an animal named "Glenmore Rock". raising a number of points of my which obviously caters for very I believe in this latest offering a syndicated beast owned by own. talented players, who at the end of of mine that I have offered both myself. David Wells (the famous I have b.een interested to note a the day should be playing in County criticism and support of John semi-finalist) Lloyd Lewis (the great many more of the corres­ matches. It is also catering for but I wish to make it clear my famous coach and raconteur) and pondents are beginning to suggest comparatively modest players' to over-riding message is one of Malcolm Francis (Sussex's answer "Standardisation" and there are a say to all and sundry "I am playing total and utter support for to Secretin), I will keep my contacts great number of suggestions for National League", In my day it was John's ability to air his views well briefed on the prospects, trying to improve the spectator a great honour to play for the whether I or any other person Could I mention that I have a appeal of the game, County and whilst in the less agree or disagree. it would be beautiful ex-racer named Ardmore The standardisation aspect. I fashionable Counties there were totally wrong and totally offensive Brave aged 3%. for which I would think, as I have made clear in the comparatively modest players. the for the Magazine to put a ban on like to find a home, Greyhounds past. I would fully support in any fact is the majority of players who John particularly if he offers make marvellous pets, and if any form as long as it was logical and represented their Counties were the criticism of the Establishment. reader would like to have him. will sensible and I do appreciate that it is elite, this does not happen overall in If he is banned. then there is no they please contact me. My office not quite as easy as it sounds, but the National League. doubt in my mind that the telephone number is 01-882­ the fact of the matter is. as I have I feel the E.T.TA if it were to ban ETTA and perhaps Mr, Yates 3713. said before. it takes now a degree in the National League and channel must be feeling embarrassed about Alan Shepherd rubber technology and to an extent. the money into County matches, something that John has raised, for Flat 6 glue and wood technology. to play would then be in a far stronger why else ban him? 32 Green Road our simple game and this cannot be position to argue with both spon­ STUART A. GREENBERG Southgate right. I was even delighted to see sors and indeed the media to cover Donna London N14 4AP the word Standardisation appear in the game because a County match 7 Willenhall Avenue one of John Prean's more recent at any sport still has a much more New Barnet Herts offerings. majestic aura than a National APOLOGY REQUESTED How can we offer spectator League match. appeal? Again, this question could I would add that. in my opinion, 1 & 11. Attacking the integrity and In the last edition of the ETTA be debated over and over again as the National League is also to an the motives of other hardworking magazine. under the Surrey indeed it has been. and at the end of extent killing local League stan­ members is not a "view" or a County notes. it was stated that the day, no one of course knows the dards because the better players particular opinion. I played with an illegal bat in the real answer. tend to prefer the National League 2. The establishment. whatever this English Closed Championships. Recently I have given this some particularly as they are getting some is, does not interfere with the This statement is untrue and the thought and feel the suggestions of small payment. editor's rights. person responsible I ask to a slightly higher net and the serving My final point concerns the 3. You cannot be serious! This make an apology in the into one corner and the more computer rankings. I did have would increase the timber content magazine, ludicrous suggestion of only seNing correspondence published on this of the table by 50%. What about (a) Paragraph 4 from the entry with the forehand side of the bat is some while ago and indeed Peter the cost (b) the small clubroom (c) acceptable form (Ref: not the total answer. The problem is Charters also responded. although the limited size of tournament halls 121/DY/BD) signed by Doug, the very fast attacking players will never in my opinion answered the requiring maximum number of Young, Hon Referee, states:- "I still benefit particularly with the point I was making. tables (d) the X millions of tables, would especially like to draw different rubbers on the market. At the present time there are nets and posts throughout the attention to the fact that the A suggestion could be, not only to players ranked in the top 100 world? 'two-colour racket' regula­ 60 Postbag

tion applies to these Cham­ seldom seen such acrimony dis­ and all Vice-Chairmen of de­ T.V.? Have you heard anybody say pionships and I would stress played by one to another. and I partments are ELECTED by the "I stopped playing because of those that the rubber used must be hope it will be a long time before I National Council. who are quite free funny bats"? Have you been into,!3 clearly different colours. The ITTF do so again. to consult their members about the local sports shop to be told "SorPi regulation concerning approved During my time in table tennis. I names submitted by the Chairman. Sir we don't do Table Tennis hen:;'; racket coverings is not applicable. have noticed that people who Dare I suggest that even Margaret Do there seem to be more vetera,I, .., Umpires will be asked to check cannot have their own way often Thatcher and Norman Tebbitt than juniors in your league?" ", rackets including their general resort to using words which need to would be quite impressed by that My guess is that you will 'J'<, '" condition." be challenged. and. during the form of "dictatorship". answered "yes" to most. if not ~)t 'i My racket was checked by the Prean family obsession in publicly And now to the most repulsive these questions. In other wOr:Q umpires and Mr. Sirnmonds (the criticising the E. T. T.A.. three words words of the three - Fascist Regime. signs of decay are clearly visibl~ person I played). The referee I have seen and heard in particular At one National Council meeting I that whi Ie the i'0ots of the gam> ..: cleared my racket after an objection need closer examination. heard Mrs. Prean describe the still sound th outside leaveL,; by Mr. Simmonds after he lost the The words are E.T.T.A. as a "Fascist Regime". branches are, learly under . first game. For those persons who Censorship Really. how low can you sink. As from a viru disease. did not do their homework. read the Dictatorship the E.T.T.A. are the members. I am Thus the 'rage eli ...ay')t .1 rules that apply to the tournament Fascist Reqime ' one of them. and in addition I am a concerned, know wi .at action 'is' you are playing in before you put Life Member and also a member of being tak y his national repre­ To deal with the first one. I find it anything in writing and consult your the National Council responsible for sentatives t remedy the situation. incredible that the Preans of all County Umpires Sec. In due course determining the policies and The three essential problems people should complain about I look forward to an apology which decisions of the ETT.A.. and Itook constantly discussed at club level censorship. John Prean has been is the least I would expect from a that remark as a very great personal and the correspondence columns given more than his fair share of fellow veteran player. insult and deeply offensive. for of T. T. News are: 1 standardisa­ space in the magazine to express LEN SAYWELL which I will never forgive her. It is tion. 2 net height and 3 restric­ his views - far more than could 7 Mountford Close ironic that as I write. we in this tion of service. These three basic reasonably be expected to one Eynesbury country are preparing to celebrate aspects are recognised by most individual - so it is absolute St. Neots. Cambs the 40th anniversary of the end of people to be the fundamental nonsense to talk about censorship PE19 2NQ the second world war. in which my causes of the disease. as far as he is concerned. No doubt father fought to help rid Europe of Solve these three problems and many of us have written pieces or the fascism which -was destroying all others are solvable. or. to put it sent photographs to our local BEAUTIFULLY SUITABLE it. and I cannot. for the life of me. another way: restore the rally to newspapers only to be disap­ understand the mentality of a Table Tennis and once again you Upon reading the latest issue of pointed when they do not appear in person who compares the E. T. T.A. have a sport which has spectator T.T.N. and all the changes in print. but we don't start "bleeping" with those who perpetrated such appeal and player appeal. From equipment which are proposed and about censorship. because we outrageous evil upon mankind. this will flow television coverage. rules etc....imagine my amusement recognise that space is limited. Finally. may I quote one of our better attendances at events. when I stumbled across a other contributors have to be best known proverbs. "Actions more members: hence then • beautifully suitable quotation: considered. and. above all. we speak louder than words". It is easy better premises etc.. etc. The "We trained hard - but it seemed recognise the Editor's absolute right to sit on one's backside and write future could be so good. that every time we were beginning to edit and produce a magazine or insult and innuendo. and make Unfortunately there is so very to form up into teams we would be newspaper in the best interests of offensive remarks at meetings - it little sign that the main issues for re-organised. I was 10 learn in later that particular publication and the costs nothing - but when we debate are under serious con­ life that we tend to meet any new organisation who employ him. In analyse the contribution to the sideration by the E.T.T.A. For situation by reorganising. and a my view. not all the utterances from game made by those so shamefully example. Peter Charters seemed wonderful method it can be for the Isle of Wight have been in the pilloried against those who to kill any ideas for increased creating the illusion of progress best interests of the ETT.A.. criticise. there is no comparison. net height· and/or service restriction while producing confusion. particularly when we are fighting Even my own humble contribution. with a few dismissive words in the inefficiency and demoralisation." with so many other sports to attract although considerable. is nothing February issue of T. T. News. That quote is from Petroni Arbitri sponsorship and television time. compared to that of the Officers Though from Tom Blunn we Satyricon AD 66; by God. did they but. nevertheless. George Yates has and Vice-Chairmen. who have now learn that "many experiments even play 1. T. then? allowed these opinions to be freely given a lifetime of unselfish have taken place in Japan with J. HYLAND expressed. and no editor could voluntary service to the game. not higher net. amended service. less 44 Regent Street Dossibly have been faimr. for any family or personal glory; not effective rubber. and in other Heywood. Lancs And now to the second word ­ for any ego-trips; not for any vested ways". It seems sad to me that OL103BX Dictatorship. Again. I am amazed business interests. but because to read the E. T. T. A. accused of this. these experiments are taking place they too have a deep concern for In 37 years of close association in Japan instead of in the country the sport of table tennis. and wish with our sport it has always been which originated the sport. to make a worthwhile and valuable my experience that all club What is even sadder is that the CLOSER EXAMINATION contribution. committees are ELECTED by the only visible action being taken by Ah well. I have said my piece. so I suppose I could be called one of members; all league committees the E.T.T.A. is to silence its chief have a go at me. I can take it. At the less controversial people in our ELECTED by the members: all goad. John Prean. Speaking least the readers will have a change sport. never having had the desire county committees ELECTED by personally I found his articles the from Messrs. Blunn. Charters. to make the headlines. or. for that the members: all National Coun­ brightest parts of the magazine: Drapkin and Yates being crucified. matter. to see my name in print. cillors who are the absolute gover­ always informative. always highly readable. consistently entertaining However. sometimes things do ning body of our sport ~ not any KEITH PONTING crop up in our game which disturbs individuals - are ELECTED by the 21 Southport Avenue and rightly provocative. Too provo­ my normally placid nature. and members through their county Redhills. Exeter cative for some people it seems. makes me angry. and. on this committees; every set of E.T.T.A. Devon. X4 1RA I am afraid that the obituary notice occasion. compels me to put pen to committee minutes are received by for John Prean's views which paper. National Councillors. who are at appeared in the March issue will do less than nothing to reassure those Firstly. let me apologise to the liberty to quote passages from them CAUSE FOR CONCERN? Officers and fellow National to their members: every member is of us who believe the sport faces Councillors for leaving the room entitled to read and study the Let me ask you a few questions. Is very serious problems. There are at the last meeting of the Council. I accounts. and to ask any questions the number of teams in your league too many causes for concern and did so to "cool off". after becoming about them; every member is reducing year by year? Do you find too few evidences of effective very angry at what I considered to entitled to attend the Annual Gene­ that club rooms located in big action to meet this concern. be an unwarranted personal attack ral Meeting and to ask any organisations are getting smaller? on the Deputy Chairman by the questions they wish: every "Because they play skittles (or DICK HOPKINS Councillor from the Isle of Wight. member is entitled to seek snooker or darts) where we used to 12 Woodside Grove. During many years as a National nomination for becoming an be." Does it seem a long time to you Henbury. Councillor. I have. thankfully. Officer. and can then seek election since we saw any Table Tennis on Bristol BS10 7RF 61 'stbag

"';tJNSUNG CHAMPIONS Others seem to think that schools' Many of the points raised in the always in doubt. this season I table tennis is something of a letter from Karlare linked to finance. played in 17 High Wycombe league Ar, ther World Championships and second-class area and that few top a subject which as a professional matches of which twelve finished in Gre empty spaces in the E.T.T.A players are going to ,be developed banker he knows something about. the 6/4; 5/5; 4/6 range. (no doubt ,"'~hy cabinet.To be fair, other within the system. At the TOP These days finance and spon­ a result of my incompetence) we v,untries outside r:hina have a TWELVE recently held in Shotley sorship go together, find the enjoyed our season and consider i;\'\~ilar problem. v h some. like two players from the Wakefield area second and hopefully you are in we play at the correct level. During .":tl'i~den, who seerr. little nearer to of Yorkshire, Joanne Shaw and business. The problem is finding my long and happy association s'.'i·:ing the probler 'an we do. Debbie Toole won gold and silver major sponsorship. this requires with High Wycombe I have always ",·.(r.ftuld it be that 0 layers 'peak' medals respectively in the junior doors being opened. I've tried and advocated that the top cliche ra ~t!er later than J The two and cadets events. Two girls who indeed continue to do so. has Karl should spread themselves out. "Id vetera! I~ 'oionships were started off and introduced to asked his employers (a leading equate the playing strength and , ,L '.'- I:ngland ha5 >[ : I table tennis by the same school set­ High Street Bank); great start hopefully improve the overall ,Idivia, "olJ iH;d a Ii up - Normanton Town Middle as little acoms. . standard. In conclusion I would ~~~::; ~ Ant' PW t.. t""': ,,:8 I II.;) - VI to:> School. It would appear rather "County Matches along similar wish to acknowledge the efforts ~ir '9 ,rge 1 pia ,re more more than coincidence that two lines to the Premier Division". which Karl is making coaching :'/:10' nost? i ire\' uggesting players. and even more so. two properly organised would no doubt youngsters each Saturday at . ,Jt We ,~up the [1g [ at senior girls, should reach such a high attract considerable support with Booker - if only I was 35 years lon~ level ana start on a term policy standard within such a short period officials as well as the players. so younger!! of training our juniors to go for of time. It would appear to indicate find a suitable available cost BRIAN WEBB medals at veteran world cham­ that the school does have a system effective venue with all the required National Councillor (Bucks) pionships because our players for producing class results and facilities. best of all situated Life Member seem almost as far away from furthermore that this system works. somewhere near enough for the High Wycombe & DistrictT.T.L. winning titles at senior level. No. I'm Both girls were brought on initially competing counties to make it on International Umpire confident - as the Commonwealth by the Deputy Head. R. Vasey. also Saturday moming and retum home 26 Churchill Close, results have shown - that under the a coach. who has a keen interest in Sunday evening. However. regret­ Flackwell Heath, leadership of Donald Parker. fully. Karl. your Saturday Night running sessions during and after High Wycombe, England can gradually make a school.hours. But equally important Players Social is a very doubtful Bucks. bigger impact at top international the Head. B. Greatorex, has been a starter as this period would be level. but it will take time. consistent supporter and has required as a playing session, However, what is clearly brought promoted the game at school level. "Television coverage". well we all into focus is the tremendous dif­ Visitors to the school include such want more of this but unfortunately ficulty of achieving success at this illustrious names as Jill and Don our modem game makes poor level; equally. the magnificent Parker, and Nan Hydes and facilities viewing. where have all the rallies achievement of our golden oldies: have been readily made available gone? Then where are all the star Ron Etheridge. (60 class) Singles for league and county coaches to players that the public is prepared gold in Gothenburg and in Helsinki; come into school premises during to spend time and money travelling Phyllis Lauder, (70 class) Singles and after school to coach players. It to watch. I confidently assert that gold in Gothenburg and Mat. does seem that with the proper nobody in Bucks has seen more top Sheader and Derek Schofield. screening. attention and support class 1.T. in the last decade than World Doubles Champions 50+ good players can be brought on myself and I can count on my group, Helsinki, These players and within the schools. the, talent is fingers the number of people from the rest of the English medal there. it just needs to be channelled the sport that I know who regularly winners. as far as I am aware. in the right direction. pay their way to watch the sport. received no official recognition from ROWDEN FULLEN Lest we forget it is the paying public the E.T.TA for their self-financing 27 Pennine Way, who basically finance professional endeavours. Media coverage was Scissett Huddersfield, sport and not the National Associ­ also non-existent. West Yorks. ation. the product has to be It is ironical that four players who commercial. Is ours? TABLE TENNIS NEWS are recognised by others in many • Finally. as a proud Life Member of parts of the world are relatively the High Wycombe T. T. League I Published each month from unknown in their own country. At PROMPTED TO COMMENT would wish to make comment on October to May. Postal subscrip­ the recent Northem Veterans' the remarks which Karl makes I read with particular interest the tions £6,50 for eight issues (U, K.) Championships (Macclesfield) I about the weekly league match letter in the March edition of T. T. Europe (including Eire) £11.00, pointed out to a chance acquain­ played apparently in utter silence. News headed Let's Set A Plan. Overseas airmail £13.00. tance that three world champions (1) During my twenty years in High from Karl Bushell. having had the were in attendance. He was Wycombe this is not so in the pleasure of knowing Karl since he amazed. Next season I would like to divisions/matches in which I have Subscriptions: Miss B. Davies. moved into what. as National make good the omission by writing played. this season the third English Table Tennis Association. Councillor I look upon as my T.T, to you about some of the highlights division. 21 Claremont, Hastings. East patch. and I am prompted to Sussex. TN34 1 HF. .Phone: in the table tennis careers of our (2) It takes two to make a conver­ comment on just some of the veteran stars. commencing with sation. I find other teams talk to us. Hastings (0424) 433121, comments and points raised. Ron Etheridge for the October so. physician. examine yourself, E.T.T.A News. A little encour­ Firstly. "each county must have a Perhaps the trouble is the age-old Advertisements: Mrs, Christine agement could go a long way and purpose built table tennis centre". (High Wycombe?) problem of Wilkes. English Table Tennis perhaps result in more gold medals which in principle is fine. however. virtually all the best players playing Association. 21 Claremont, Hast­ at the next World Veterans' Cham­ in a county such as Bucks the only in the same team, it's always been ings. East Sussex. TN34 1HF. pionships in 1986 at Rimini. Italy. likely site which would attract the the same, TURNERS - EXILES ­ 'Phone: Hastings (0424) 433121. LES D'ARCY very necessary official grant aid is in BROOM & WADES. to name but 14 Townley Road, the Milton Keynes area, Does Karl some and now its APOLLO; the,last Lupset Wakefield WF2 SRT seriously believe that with four of published league tables read: West Yorks. our six member leagues in the very Distribution: Mrs, E, Doreen south of the county that players Apollo A (Karl's team) pI. 12 won Yates. 43 Knowsley Road, would regularly be prepared to 12 drawn 0 lost O. Sets: F. 113 A Smithills. Bolton. Lancs. BLl make a 100 mile-plus round trip to 7 Pts 48. 6JH. 'Phone: Bolton (0204) MORE THAN COINCIDENCE support such a centre. For the Top of the first division with maxi­ 42223. greater majority of the league mum points (48/48). can it perhaps There are coaches who say that playing membership an away just be that the majority of the other class players only emerge every so league match is the very limit of teams just tum up to endure the Editorial: Mr. George R. Yates. often and that we must all wait in their travelling aspirations. generally inevitable slaughter. one-sided. 43 Knowsley Road, Smithills, hope. there is little or nothing we about a twelve-mile radius from What they enjoy is a closely Bolton, Lancs..Phone: Bolton can do to accelerate the process. home. contested match with the result (0204) 42223. 62 Informatif :",. .f.'.

EUROPEAN CALENDAR 1985/86 EUROPEAN LEAGUE FIXTURES :,: SEASON 1985/86 TO ALL CORRESPONDENTS June As, at the time of going to press, no appointment of a I " 21/23 Italian Junior Open (Vicenza) Super Division Editor has been made, correspondents arfi' asked to suba- ,it Sept 25/85 Czechoslovakia v Hungary July France II Sweden their copy to the ETTA Office at 21 13/20 EUROPEAN YOUTH Netherlands v Yugoslavia CHAMPIONSHIPS (Den Poland II F. A. Germany East Sussex. TN34 1 HF this to arr,: no later Haag, Netherlands) Oct 6/85 F.R. Germany v Netherlands Hungary v Sweden September 15, 1985. Poland v France ,'; Yugoslavia v Czechoslovakia Nov 20/85 Czechoslovakia v France September Netherlands II Hungary ..~: u ';1;">-1 13/14 Quadrangular Championships Sweden v Poland .bn. (Coatbridge. Scotland) Yugoslavia v F.R. Germany avr' j, Jb pi (England. Ireland Scotland and Dec 11/85 France v Netherlands Wales) Hungary v Yugoslavia to ,';" Poland II Czechoslovakia ·n Sweden v F.R. Germany 1986 October Jan 15/86 Czechoslovakia v Netherlands 25/27 Polish Open (Olsztyn). ETTU EC F,R. Germany v France and MC Meetings Hungary v Poland Yugoslovavia v Sweden Feb 19/86 F. R. Germany v Czechoslovakia Hungary v France November Poland v Yugoslavia 1/3 Belgian Open (Liege) Sweden v Netherlands Mar 12/86 F.R. Germany v Hungary 15/17 Hungarian Open (Miskolc) France v Yugoslavia 28- Swedish Open Czechoslovakia v Sweden Dec 1 (Landskrona) Netherlands v Poland

December A.T;T.P. 6/8 Finlandia Open (Helsinki) ALL DATES ARE FOR 1986 WEDNESDAY MATCHES (Association of Table Tennis Players) Division One Hon. President: M.B.E. Seprember 28 Hon. Chairman: Barry Johnson (Tel. 05646 2978) January Bulgaria v Norway Hon. Treasurer: Jill Hammersley-Parker M. B. E. England v Austria 4/6 EURO JUNIOR TOP 12 Hon. Secretary: Colin Wilson (Tel. 0707 874751) (Hungary) Finland v Denmark Italy v Belgium Co-ordinator: Derek Baddeley (Tel. 06845 3763) 23/25 ENGLISH OPEN (Brighton) Ocrober 19 31- EUROPEAN TOP 12 Austria v Denmark Committee Members: David Barr. Karen Smith. Belgium v Bulgana Feb 2 (Sodertalje. Sweden) Finland v Italy Norway v England November 23 A.T.T.P. Membership Form Austria v Finland February Denmark v Italy Name: .... England v Bulgaria 7/9 Irish Open (Dublin) Norway v Belgium 13/1 6 Federal German Open December 14 Address: Belgium v Austria Bulgaria v Italy Denmark v Norway .... Tel:. Finland v England April 1986 5/13 EUROPEAN CHAMPION­ January 18 Club: SHIPS (Prague, Belgium v Finland . Czechoslovakia) Bulgaria v Austria League: England v Denmark Italy v Norway February 22 Signed: Belgium v England May Denmark v Bulgana £2.00 Membership fee to be enclosed. 16/18 Czechosloval Junior Open Italy v Austria Norway v Finland (Vlasim) Post to: Colin Wilson. Hon. Sec. A.T.T.P.. March 15 30­ French Junior Open Austria v Norway 25 Brookside Crescent, June 1 (Amiens) Denmark v Belgium CUFFLEY. Finland v Bulgaria Herts. Italy v England June All dates are Saturdays but You will be supplied with a Membership Card. 2/7 3rd VETERANS WORLD matches can be played during Many nationally ranked players have now signed as members. CHAMPIONSHIPS the week ending on the above and we exhort all regular players. of whatever standard. to join (Rimini, Italy) Saturday dates. with us in our attempts to improve the standing and popularity 20/22 Italian Junior Open of our game. Your committee is actively pursuing various projects and sponsorships involving the staging of unusual matches/exhibitions December and Celebrity events and tournaments. but we need your help. 6/8 French Open (Lyons) and your support if we are to succeed! EUROPEAN CLUB CUP OF CHAMPIONS So post the membership form today! SCHEDULE OF DATES A number of suggested Association benefits are currently being SEASON1985/86 investigated and should soon be available: these include discount (Men and Women) on rail travel and hotel accommodation. cut-price tournament/event

Round 1 Sept 21/85 tickets. reduced entry fees. and special rates of life and injury Round 2 October 12 insurance. Round 3 November 9 Watch this spaceI O-F December 21 Derek Baddeley SoPs February 8/86 Finals April 26 A.T.T.P. Co-ordinator