Golden England Juniors

A TEAM of 8 players and 5 adults Pestka (under 12), also on debut, had made the trip on Thursday 30 April to play Tracy Davies (Peniel) in the to Gravelines, just outside Calais, for first round and lost, but still won her the Bernard Jeu European Challenge play-off matches to get 5th place. on 1/2 May 2 boys and 4 girls in Debbie also beat the eventual Winner under 10, 12, 14 and 17 category (in her group)! and also beat her the were warmly greeted by our French next day in the team event, the only hosts and participated in what was player to beat her all weekend. described as one of the best England had Belgium, Peniel and tournaments any of us had been to Italy in their group and we won all for a very long time Added to that, three matches 6-2, excellent the team which had 5 of the 8 performances by all the players with making their England debut, both Trudi and Darryl, who had not plundered 2 gold, 3 silver and 1 played well the previous day, bronze medal to be the top medals contributing wins. The other group nation of these competing, ahead of saw France draw with the Nether­ Netherlands, Belgium, France, lands, but win on games difference France North 2, France North 1, Italy, Peniel came second in our group and Penial Academy and Luxemburg in lost to France in the semi, while we that order. England had in fact come managed to beat the Netherlands 5-3 within a whIsker of winning the team and so had to play France in the event as they lost 3-5 in.a pulsating Final match to France which all hinged on A short break while the arena the last two matches. was set up and we were on. The On arrival we were told that we atmosphere was electric, players and would be playing the individual spectators cheering and clapping competition the next day in two after every point. We were 4-2 down halls, one kilometre away because with the last two games to go (Alex the table tennis hall was being used and Nicola). After losing the first, for a semi fmal of the National Nicola played very well to win the Basketball league Play was to start next two. Meanwhile, Alex reached at 8.30am. so no practice was 18-18 in the third against the French possible As we were the first to boy who he had beaten the previous arrive, we suggested a 9.30 start, so day in the semi of the indiVidual, but we could all have an hours practice it slipped away game 18. The defeat beforehand. Our translator, who was was nobody's fault - Darryl had been part of the organising committee, beaten earlier deuce in the third on said thIS was possible (a word that an edge ball, which would also have was used continually throughout the won us the match. weekend) which we soon realised After the prize giving, another was used when our friendly hosts did super meal of steak and chips (this not want to refuse I After an ample the players enjoyed the most) meal whIch was at 7pm possibly but followed by ice cream and gateaux. actually started at 8.30, we were told Again the adults stayed on until the to have breakfast at 7.15am ready for Scott Friday (above), Ali Subhan (below left) and Vincent Avery early hours finally saying our a briefing meeting at the hall at 8am. goodbyes and thank yous before The players were split in two retiring to bed. groups within their age groups, one We were 'probably' being of 4 and one of 5. After the group collected about 9.30am for a lift to play, four from each group went Calais by 10.45. At 9.50 no one had through to play quarter finals, semis arrived. As we telephoned the and final and place matches to get a organiser though, our transport final ranking 1 to 9. Each players turned up received points depending on the Finally, the team spirit of the position achieved - 1 point for 1st whole party, which included coaches place, 2 for second etc. The total Jenny Heaton and Martin Bawden. points gained by each team would was agreed as one of the best at then decide their group position for England Junior level for a long time. the next day'S play in the team Peniel Academy also had a team competition England finished 1st (32 competing. They reach the semi pomts) and only 5 points separated finals of the team event losing to 1st and 5th places (peniel Academy) France and achieved 4th place after a In the individual competitIon, play-off with the Netherlands The our under 10 boy Scott Friday, One of top four teams as well as receiving 5 players making their debut, never trophies, got superb gifts - England a lost a match (nor in the team event) hand camcorder and Peniel an to win his category and even though enormous radio cassette. Their only our under 12 boy Ali Subhan lost success in the indiVidual competition three in the group, he still went on to was a gold from Vince Avery in the win his category! Alex Perry reached under 14 boys. Vince only lost one the final of the under 17 and was match during the while competition. unlucky to lose to Ip Mion of Belgium in the final (a defeat avenged the next day) as was Nicola Deaton who MEDALS TABLE lost in the under 17 final to Veronica Granero of France North. Sarah G S B Total Stedman (under 14) lost to the Dutch England 2 3 1 6 girl Evelin Henstman, the eventual Netherlands 2 2 2 6 winner, in the semi, but won 3/4 Belgium 2 1 1 4 play-off and so received a medal. France 4 1 1 2 Although Darryl Meredith (under 14) France North 2 1 0 1 2 and Tracy Bloor (under 10) did not France North 1 0 1 1 2 get through the groups, they will Italy 0 1 1 2 have gained more experience on Peniel Academy 1 0 0 1 their first visits abroad. Debbie " Luxemburg 0 0 0 0

PAGE 2 Editor's

Player of the Month Note

TABLE TENNIS NEWS GREAT! Great! Great! That was May/June 1992 Lisa Lomas, when she won the Issue 207 The official magazine of Silver Medal at the European The English Table Tennis Championships in the Women's Association Singles, whilst England's men also put on a fantastic display to Third Floor, Queensbury House, win the Silver Medal in the team Havelock Road, Hastings. TN34 event. IHF Tel: 0424 722525 Fax: 0424 This issue of Table Tennis 422103 News heralds the news that we President J A Leach MBE will be staging the next Europe­ ans at the fabulous NIA Centre, Chairman A E Ransome in Birmingham, in 1994 (see England's Lisa Lomas who won a European Silver Chairman's Report). Editor John F A Wood The other great European Editorial Office: medal in Stuttgart news is that our juniors won 5 The Brackens, three gold medals at the Bernard Hemel Hempstead, Jeu European Challenge in Herts. HP2 5JA France in May. Tel/Fax: 0442 244547 Our three young gladiators AdvertisementOffices: were Scott Friday, Ali Subhan Jim Beckley, Sports PR and Vincent Avery. POBox 8, Cheadle Hulme, Well done lads! England has Cheadle, Cheshire. SK8 7RG a bright future in World table Tel: 061-488 4002 tennis with the likes of these three. Table Tennis News Sadly, as this season comes is published 8 times a year to a close, Table Tennis News August/September to May/June will be losing its British League Subscription rates - £11.20 correspondant Mike Loveder. On £16.32 Europe & Irish Republic behalf of this magazine I would £21.36 Sea Mail/£23.04 Air Mail like to thank Mike for all his past services to table tennis. Photographers: This issue sees a new regular Manfred Shilling, Brian Webster, page for 'Wheelchair Table Geoff Twiss and John Wood Tennis' commence, written by Subscriptions and distributions: David Russell. Bethan Davies 1::~~M~~~§\tf~§~~~~~:sP~~1~:~~l'tl!lm~\~~:,;!;;:~];;~;:tl;,~il ETTA, Third Floor, Queensbury House, Havelock Road, HASTINGS. Tel: 0424 722525 ]i~~f~~ml~i~i~~J~~~~{ijt~;~;~·:;i Printed by: E.W. Publicity Limited, 15 King Street West, Stockport,Cheshire. SK30DT

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PAGE 3 Powerful gift KEN ELIOT has successfully negotiated a promotion with National Power. This is a breakthrough for sport. because National Power have their sponsorship money tied up in the arts and educa­ tion. So National Power choose table tennis for their first venture into sport. To promote their company with a sporting organisation they gave 55 executive folders to ETTA National Councillors at their meeting held on 25th April at the Open University. Milton Keynes. New table tennis Some of the National Councillors with their folders centre Matthew Syed, Men's Doubles tennis team is going to the first THE ADT College at 100 West Britain beats - Carl Frean/Alan Cooke, ever Paralympics for People with Hill, Putney. London, has Olympic Women's Singles - Lisa Lomas Mental Handicap in Madrid. recently purchased 5 new Stiga and Alison Gordon. Women's The Paralympics are the tables and they have them numbers Doubles - Lisa Lomas/Andrea "Parallel Olympics". for competi­ constantly set up in their sports Holt. tors with a learning difficulty. hall. quota This is a 50% increase in and will start on 15th Septem­ This ADT club is a "practice" table tennis participants ber, going on to the 22nd. club which is open to players of BARCELONA'S Olympic Games Organising Committee (COOB) compared with Seoul four years Britain will be "Going for Gold' every age and ability. everyone will not be able to look at go. against 70 other countries. is welcome. Members of the Table Tennis The plan is to be able to Britain for help in reducing its overcrowding problem. An Team come from all over the open the club every night of the Umpires estimated total of 391 competi­ United Kingdom. They get week from 7pm to 10.30pm and together every six weeks for to also provide practice facilities tors look set to represent Great tournament Britain at the Games from 25 training in Westview Leisure on Saturday and Sunday July - 9 August - just ten more and social Centre in Preston. under Head mornings from 9am to 12.30pm. Coach David Hewitt. writes Raj At the moment the club is than in 1988. "It is impossible to be weekend Sacranie. only open Monday. Tuesday precise". said a British Olympic WE have received sufficient There are 8 members on the and Thursday evenings and squad. Female players are Saturday morning. Association spokesperson. indication of support to enable "because qualifying events are us to go ahead with the Brenda Addis. from Epsom, For further details ring 081­ still continuing in many sports. weekend. Tournament to be Sandra Carrick and Linda 870 3600. Monday to Friday But we estimate relatively static played on Saturday start time McDade, both from Glasgow. 9.30am to 5.30pm. total numbers despite the new 11am, and is open to ALL and Morag Murdoch from sport of badminton and the qualified umpires, you don't Stonehaven. The male team is Anniversary addition of events in women's need to play we will need Kenny Dale and Warren Tipling, NORTH Middlesex Table Tennis judo and canoe slalom. This helpers. both from Sunderland. David League will be celebrating their reflects our moves towards Dinner at the hotel Saturday Evans. from Ilford and Herbet 60th Anniversary this coming tougher qualification standards." evening. you do not need to Thomas from London. September. Four years ago Britain took stay overnight to come along to The Paralympic Table Tennis Is it the oldest League in 381 competitors to Seoul to the dinner. Team have had help from table Great Britain? Formed in 1932 compete in 19 sports. In 1992 Costs: Entry £5.00. Hotel tennis players and coaches. Jill the League consisted of one badminton (12 competitors). £21.00 per person sharing twin/ Hammersley. the former division playing a match of women's judo (7 competitors). double. Dinner £10.00. you are European Champion. and Don twenty five single sets (five a and canoe slalom (15 competi­ responsible for your travel Parker. her husband. the side). This system was scrapped tors) have swelled numbers. costs. Entry forms from Geoff Director of Coaching of the just after the war and replaced Britain waits. too. to see Taylor. 75 Glendower Avenue. English Table Tennis Associa­ by a three person team. nine whether its men's basketball Whoberley. Coventry CV5 8BD, tion have also coached the sets. best of three. "Swaythling team will qualify. This would Telephone 0203 678632.ENTRY Paralympic Team. When Don Cup" style match. boost the overall total to 414 ­ NO LATER THAN JULY 1st was asked about the Team's By early seventies the still within Barcelona's 10% 1992. medal prospects, he was League had expanded to gUideline for increases above enthusiastic: "The Team will be nineteen divisions boasting over the 1988 figures. British prepared to the best of their one thousand registered players. England have succeeded in ability. I'm sure that given the In the current season there are qualifying six players in table Paralympic breaks that any player must only eight divisions which tennis. They are: have. they have got a very good reflects our game's falling Men's Singles - Carl Prean and team chance of returning with numbers. A STRONG BRITISH table medals."

PAGE 4 Europeans for Birmingham!

ENGLAND enjoyed important success wife, Doreen. George suffered a stroke both on and off the table at the Euro­ in January and is making a slow but pean Championships in Stuttgart. First positive recovery. At the commence­ of all, I would like to congratulate our ment of the proceedings George was players and captains on a first class awarded Life Membership of the championship! Lisa Lomas played E.T.T.U., a just reward for his valuable perhaps her best table tennis ever to contribution to European table tennis. reach the final of the Women's Singles George's retirement left the possibil­ and win the Silver Medal. Lisa's ity that, for the first time since the performances during the season have formation of the E.T.T.U., there would improved month to month. The be no British member on the Executive England men produced some excellent Committee. Recognising this, the displays to take the Silver Medals in E.T.T.A. Management Committee the team event, losing to the mighty decided that I should stand and with Swedes in the final. Carl Prean and substantial support in Stuttgart from Chen Xinhua both produced class Johnny Leach, I was elected as one of performances, whilst Mathew Syed the three Vice Presidents along with made a terrific impact on the tourna­ Nils Bergstrom of Sweden and Christos ment with several exceptionally good Christolatos of Greece. George's illness wins. Our doubles pair, Carl Prean and Alan Ransome also left open the prospect of the loss Alan Cooke, played an important role of one of the British members on the winning the majority of their sets. In support the bid with a first class I.T.T.F. Council at the B.G.M. next the singles, Chen Xinhua went the brochure and a promotion in Stuttgart year. I stood in the election and was furthest after beating the holder Mikael for the delegates of the 40 countries successful in keeping the strength of Appelgren of Sweden, before losing to participating, with one of their key staff our representation at this level (subject the eventual winner Jorg Rosskopf in members, Brian Stocks, taking an to final ratification at the B.G.M.). Colin the quarter finals. The whole story of active role in the presentations. Clemett is also a current member of the the European Championships are Budapest (Hungary) and Zagreb Council in his position of Chairman of published elsewhere in this issue. (Croatia) were also bidding. Zagreb had the I.T.T.F. Rules Committee. Off the table, our bid to host the already been awarded the Champion­ In fact, our representation on European Championships in Birming­ ship by the Yugoslavian Association European Committees has never been ham at Easter 1994 was successful. but and then had them withdrawn because stronger as, in addition to my election only after a strong campaign both in of the political situation. Zagreb to the Executive Committee and the Stuttgart and beforehand to raise the through the new Croatian association Calendar Group, Tony Chatwin was funds and put the necessary arrange­ still wished to go ahead. Budapest elected as a member of the Umpires ments into place. withdrew, but Zagreb fought just as and Referees Committee, Jill Parker to It only became known at the end of hard as we did. Our brochure and the Ranking Committee, Brian Spicer January that the Yugoslav Association presentation were well received by all as Secretary of the PR committee and were planning to return their option of the delegates. At the E.T.T.U. Con­ Donald Parker as the Deputy Chairman running the 1994 Championships to the gress the Croation President, of the Teaching and Training Commit­ E.T.T.U. because of the political Munivrans Ivo Goran, delivered a tee. Scotland's Denis George, was re­ situation in Croatia, so leaving just ten powerful speech. Johnny Leach, Brian elected to the Technical Committee as weeks to find the funds and put the bid Stocks and I presented the Birmingham Deputy Chairman....overall, a very together. The Chief Executive, Elaine bid and in the vote we were successful strong British representation. Shaw, and I arranged meetings with by 21 votes to 16. One objective that was not achieved Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield, The E.T.T.U. Congress heralded the in Stuttgart was the bid to bring the the Sports Council and the BBC. dawning of a new era in European World Veterans Championships to Birmingham offered the facilities at the table tennis affairs as the President, Birmingham in the Summer of 1994 National Indoor Arena, the Sports Mihovil Kapetanic, and Vice President, Australia were the chosen hosts. Council financial support, the BBC Ella Zeller-Constantinescu, stood down Again, our team of Johnny Leach Brian television coverage, but even with all and Germany's President, Hans Stocks, Elaine, Shaw, Clive Oakman this support there was a significant Wilhelm Gab, was elected as the new and myself worked hard to put forward shortfall. The Foundation for Sports and President. Congress agreed to the a strong bid, but the fact that two days the Arts Sports Committee gave their introduction of a full time Secretary and before the Veterans decision was made' support with a limited underwriting of a professional office for the European we were awarded the European the event, but this information only Table Tennis Union as well as a new Championships may have been a came through right at the last minute. Executive Committee increased from significant factor in the Championships In fact, the information reached me as I four to five persons consisting of a not coming to England. We hope to be was in the Departure Lounge at President, three Vice Presidents and awarded the next World Veterans in Birmingham Airport ten minutes before the Treasurer. George Yates, the 1996 and with the Championships catching the flight to Stuttgart! retiring Hon. General Secretary, was almost certainly returning to Europe Birmingham City Council agreed to able to attend the Congress with his our chances of success on the second

PAGES occasion must be good. the delegates to be well worthwhile. of the current Management Committee The German Association staged a We made a presentation to the 10 were returned, plus Jim Beckley who very good and professionally managed Regional Sports Council Liaison Has taken back the role of Vice Chair­ European Championships. Their Officers with the responsibility for table man Public Relations. The team now presentation and TV coverage will be a tennis Jill Parker has commenced her is: Mike Holt (Administration), Stuart hard act to follow. Arrangements are role of managing the Regional Staff Sneyd (Coaching), Tony Chatwin I! already in hand to set up the organisa­ Coaches programme and most of the (Competitions), Mike Lewis (Develop­ tion plan and to raise the remainder of positions have been filled and the ment), Mike Watts (Marketing), Jim the finance. More about this in the coaches are ready to take advantage of Beckley (Public Relations), and Paul next issue. the training. The Focus Sport pro­ Day (Selection). With the Europeans behind us, our gramme is creating an enormous I look forward to seeing as many thoughts turn to a very busy Summer amount of work and I am grateful to all members as possible at the Annual which includes the Olympic Games volunteers in the Development and General Meeting in London in June. and a very full junior programme with Coaching Departments for their efforts The A.G.M. completes table tennis' 100 the Japanese tour, the English Junior as well as our staff for undertaking the Years and this will be celebrated with a Open at Bridlington supported by East extra workload. special dinner and entertainment in Yorkshire Borough Council, the Euro­ I was pleased with two items the evening at the Carnarvon Hotel in pean Youth Championships and our announced at the last National Council London (full details from Doreen own Annual General Meeting in Meeting at the end of April. Our Stannard) - See page 29. London in June. Our junior and cadet Treasurer, Peter Hillier, reported a Finally, this is my last report in results have been a cause for concern surplus of £16,000 overall on the season Table Tennis News for the season. I in recent years. This year we have (financial year) after earlier predictions would like to thank all members for increased the opportunities for both of a deficit. Despite this, the pressure their co-operation during my first year training and competition and I am to bring further funding into the in office. I think we have made some hopeful that our players will show the Association and to save costs is still a good progress both on and off the benefits in the European Youth Cham­ high priority. table. pionship in Topolcany in July. Secondly, I would like to thank The Focus Sport programme is now Council for their support of my nomina­ moving ahead quickly. The 'Building tions for the Vice Chairmen for the new Editor's note: There was a typographical Partnerships' Conference at Lilleshall season. With the exception of George error in the last issue of the magazine. on April 4th and 5th was felt by both Yates (illness) and Clive Oakman (now George Yates was the Deputy Chairman of the E.T.TA from 1970 to 1987, not the the Sports Council representatives and a member of the professional staff) all E.T.T.U. The Gainsford Cup? National Team Finals

THE South Kesteven Table Tennis The Wilmorr Cup What is that? Centre at Grantham plays host. for (Mens League Team) the first time, to the National Team North Midcllesex v Cambridge THIS is a question I am often asked. club playing in a Local League. or Finals on Saturday 6th June. writes Doris Moors, and it would any Directly Affiliated Club playing in The finals are being sponsored by The Carter Cup appear that several of the other the Women's British League. Stiga in addition to the support being (Junior Boys League Team) National Cup Competitions are also given by the Grantham & District Northumbria v Southend or unknown to many table tennis The country is divided into 8 Table Tennis League. Winning teams Birmingham. players. So a few words about each zones, the competitions are on a can expect prizes in the form of Stiga competition: K.O basis with about 6 weeks to table tennis products in addition to The Hammersley Cup play each round culminating in the the National Championship trophies ­ (Cadet Girls League Teams) The Wilmor Cup - A League may National Finals. all competitors and officials will Chelmsford v Maidstone be represented by 3 men taking part Entry forms, with the full Rules, receive souvenir T-shirts, again in the League competition. are sent to all League Secretaries and supplied by Stiga. The Rose Bowl - As in 1 but a for the Gainsford Cup to all British team of 3 Women. League team secretaries in early July Finalists will be encouraged to 3.30pm The Carter Cup - As in 1 but a the completed forms must be bring supporters for a day which The Ormesby Cup team of 3 Junior Boys. returned to the Competition hopefully will create the atmosphere (Mens Club Teams) The Bromfield Trophy . As in 1 Secretary by mid August. that should be expected at a Cup Handsworth Victoria (Birmingham) v but a team of 3 Junior Girls. Over the seasons entries have Final !field (Crawley) The Leach Cup - A team of 3 declined, particularly in the Womens Four matches will commence at Cadet Boys representing their Local and Girls events. Remember these 11.00am and following the presenta­ The J.M. Rose Bowl League or a team from a member competitions are an annual feature tion ceremony for those events, the (Womens League Team) club nominated by the Local League. so why not consider entering a team final session of finals commence at Wolverhampton v Brighton The Hammersley Cup - As in 5 before this season ends and if the 3.30pm Admission is free, excellent but a team of 3 Cadet Girls. League Secretary should be retiring refreshments at moderate prices, a The Bromfield Trophy please ensure that the forms are well stocked bar and the usual (Junior Girls League Team) passed on to the new incumbent. Grantham rattle will all help towards Brighton v Swindon There are two club competitions: It is likely that from next season an enjoyable day of table tennis all matches in these competitions The order of play is likely to be as The Leach Cup The Ormesby Cup - The Club of will be included in the National follows:- (Cadet Boys League Team) whose Men's team is the acknowl­ Ranking Scheme. South West Sussex v Hull edged champion team of the Local It your Club or League does not League in which it plays. It that club normally enter a team in these l1.00am does not wish to enter the Local competitions, have a word with your The Gainsford Cup League may enter another team. League Secretary - ensure you are (Womens Club Team) For further information contact The Gainsford Cup - A team of 3 represented in these National Team Playline Sovereigns (Grantham) v ETTA Events Manager, Clive women will be accepted from any Competitions. Peniel (Brentwood) Oakman on 0424 722525.

PAGE 6 Five silver medals for England

FIVE SILVER MEDALS for the England squad, a successful bid for the 1994 European Championships and a record number of England administrators voted into European offices, made Stuttgart 1992. easily the most successful tournaments ever. The England men's team, by reaching the team final finished second only to Sweden and most importantly, our womens team after a slow start finished in fifth position, four places up on Gothenburg in 1990. Lisa Lcmas was the star of the England show. After reaching the final and losing to the 30-years-old warrior Bettine Vreisakoop. Lisa must surely reach the European Top Ten, after years of trying to achieve a breakthrough

JOHN WOODFORD Lisa Lomas England's silver medalist REPORTS FROM STUTTGART

Carl Prean, Nan Cooke and Matthew Syed all had tough draws and all failed to reach the third round . Prean losing to Wang Yansheng (Norway), Cooke to Zoran Primorac (who reached the semi-finals) and Syed losing yet another spectacular show to Jean-Michel Saive (Bel­ gium), the losing finalist in the mens singles England champion Chen Xinhua with the best draw, took full advantage of his good fortune to reach the last eight and also will hopefully get into the European Top Ten, where he deserves to be. There are hopes that at the next Top-12 in Denmark we could have three players - Carl Prean, Chen Xinhua and Lisa Lcmas. Chen's progress is worth recording. He started off confidently against Trinko Keen (Holland) 14, 6, 15, but the following day. the former The England Men's team World Cup winner had to draw on all his wealth of experience to wear down the explosive Thierry Cabrera, when he lost points. tion, defending with tremendous whose ego is so big (and his But Chen held his ground, defied placements, one of his best shows behaviour so questionable) that he all the distractions of the long-haired since he came to England 4 years probably thought he could win the and short-tempered Cabrera to win ­ ago. European crown. 19,9, 16,7, 14 to earn him a place in Chen lost the first and third Round 3 where he easily knocked out Sweden routed games as the Belgian NO.2 collected the defending champion Mikael two yellow cards and boos from the Appelgren 21,10,16. That was an Nthough, Sweden won the team crowd as he shouted and paced the astounding show. Chen abandoned event 4-1 against England. their men back of the court like a caged tiger the cartwheels for sheer concentra­ met only disaster in the singles, apart PAGES from Chen beating "Appel". Jav-Ove Not many people would have Waldner was beaten in the quarters Tischtennis backed Lisa against the Dutch woman by Primorac -18, 12. 19. -14. 17, who won the European Top-12. fifteen Peter Karlsson fell to Jean-Philippe months ago in Holland. but the lady Gatien and Andrzej Grubba whipped Europameisterschaften from Luton almost made the Dutch out the world champion Jorgen women look like a novice with back­ Persson -19, 16, 12. 20. Lindh was a spin returns and occasionally hits and lobs. Karlsson victim 6. 18. 20. The English plan for Lisa to win gold and beat the vast experience and Lobbing Lisa class of Bettine Vreiskoop - she won Strangely, Lisa was not all that this title in 1982 stopping Jill Parker in happy with her chopping throughout the final in Budapest - unfortunately he events, but her lobbing from way failed. back was a priceless asset. Quite Immaculate was the word to often she was driven back but her describe Vrieskoop in the final against very high returns would be returned Lomas. She patiently piled on the top­ spin squeezing out the points to win bouncing so high that her shorter 21-10, 21-18. 21-17. My colleague John opponents such as Galina Melnik had Oakley maintained that the Dutch to jump in the air and make weaker woman only made three errors of over­ returns. hitting the target throughout the The Lomas-Melnik clash in match. a touch of class for sure. Round 3 of the womens singles was As Lisa bowed out. all smiles on a match to remember. Ace defenders the rostrum. it is as well to reflect are always popular with the crowds just how topsy-turvy are the results and Lisa was no exception. Lisa won coming from the leading European the battle -11.16. -19. 25. 22, a women players in this tournament scoreline that suggests drama of the and others....top seed Csilla Batorfi highest kind. lost to Vriesekoop, Wang Xiaoming The 22-minute stoppage was (France) lost to Bogoslov (Rumania), caused by an umpiring error. At 24­ Marie Hrachova beat Fazlic. 23 to the former Soviet girl in the In the other half Gergelcheva lost fourth game the assistant umpire in Round 1 to Praedel (Germany), mistakenly called time. The umpire Marie Svensson lost to Melnick and wrongly allowed play to continue Otilia Badescu went under to Gerdie and the point went to Melnik -24. ­ Keen, who Lomas quashed 16. 12. 15. A totally bizarre batch of results 24 that the computer is welcome to turn Uproar followed, officials and into some sort of new women's captains swarmed around for ages, ranking list. before the referee managed to persuade the umpire to correct the error. The scoreboards were changed back to 23 -24 and despite the Pictured above is Jorg Rosskopf, the new European Men's Singles Champion and below is a commotion, Lisa went on to win. happy Ron Crayden, surrounded by the English Women's team No doubt. from those present, there will be varying views on the dispute, but as Don Parker said 'There was never any doubt in my mind that we were right' and so it proved. What I could not understand was why the assistant umpire - the man who made the error by wrongly calling time - sat there throughout the rumPl!s. quite unmoved. Most umpires would have taken some part in the heated exchanges. if only to say they regretted the error. Revenge Continuing the Lisa story - the Dutch girls have caused England so many problems over the last five years costing England promotion in the European League - that it seemed as though Lisa was about to gain some form of revenge. This she did by taking out Melnik who sportingly gave away another point given to her in error and then reaching out and winning the silver medal by crunching Mirjam Hooman 14.7,11.

PAGE 9 Jorg Rosskopf the formerly the Soviet Union. At that juncture the tide turned as England new European overpowered Bulgaria and remark­ 11~1~1~~ ably France, even with Wang champion Xiaoming appearing. WITH the defeat of the Swedish At the second stage, England giants Waldner and Persson it women continued their brilliant run seemed on the cards that the new to finish fifth overall winning 3-0 champion of Europe would be either against Germany as Alison Gordon Rosskopf, Jean-Philippe Gatien or beat Olga Nemes -15,19,16. In their Jean -Michel Saive - all three young last match, admirably captained by men are obviously destined for Jill Parker, they beat Hungary 3-0. honours in the future. Saive played as well as I have seen him, Gatien did not produce the Writers dance the fireworks that he might of done - he tango with German lost to Saive 8, 17, 18 - that left Rosskopf, spurred on by over 7,000 officials! German fans and the public address announcing. The decibels were THE English and the Germans, quickly bounced up as Rosskopf and opposite in the two world wars came Fetzner were announced as to grips again in Stuttgart - English appearing or as winners. The crowd journalist and German stewards response was deafening. guarding the Seigfried Line on the That would not happen in most floor of the hall. other countries, but that is how it is John Oakley, writing mainly for in Germany who with their the French agency AFP, found competitive wealth they do stage himself in close bodily contact with a more than their share of European German official as he tried to chase events - both the European Team the referee after the Chen-Cabrera Cup and the European Masters. battle. I watched the mens singles final The English writer appeared to on the television screens in the Press be dancing a rather rough version Centre as the English journalists the tango as they grappled with each were busy writing and telephoning other in the arena. Like a boxing on Lisa Lomas's quest for gold, but it referee, I managed to step between seemed that the left-handed German the two fighters as the contest ended hits harder than anyone else in with a battle of words, some of Europe, although he may at times which could not be repeated here. lack the consistency of others, he In a sequel the follOWing day in will be among Europe's chief hopes similar circumstances, I made a to break Asian resistance at the next really speedy dash for the other side major event - the World Champion­ of the arena past an official. His ships in Gothenburg May 11-23, reaction was also fast. He captured 1993. me half way across, but I defused the England men in the situation by agreeing to "go quietly" much to amusement of a front-row final - women batch of England supporters who finish fifth included Ron Crayden. AFTER England men had achieved promotion to the Super Division of Stuttgart sidelines the European League, hopes were • ALAN RANSOME's number of hats 1111 high that they could at least reach in the administration of the sport the final in Stuttgart. have increased - he is now a member ~mm~ of the ITTF Council and a vice­ Austria. who have stood between :::::::= England and success so often thiS president of the ETTU...... season, were the first targets but this • HANS-WILHELM GAB, President time they were well beaten 4-2 with of the German TTA (DTTB) is now Carl Prean highly polished and the most powerful man in European motivated to beat Palmi and table tennis. He has taken over from •••••••• winning the vital doubles with Alan Mihovil Kapetanic. After a six-year Cooke. term of office the former Yugoslavian England followed 4-2 against gentleman stepped down. There was Hungary and 4-1 over Denmark to a yawning gap in the policies of the qualify with Sweden for the cross­ two men. over semi-finals. At the second • BIRMINGHAM will stage the hurdle England defied the odds again longest ever European Champion­ to smash out France 4-2, with two ships, in 1994 - eleven days wins for Gatien with Prean stopping Eloi and Matthew Syed brilliantly capsizing Dider Mommessin 10, 13. In the final itself the only England success came when prean brought down Appelgren 19, 16 in a match that proved less exciting than many :!ittL. of the others. current EngicindNfiiion"ci1 > England women recovered their e12a)npiQ1);~1)ctP(]ttom. poise after two early defeats losing 3­ oto Yugoslavia and 3-2 to Czecho­ slovakia, and 3-0 to EUN, '~~~J~~~1~,~~Wg:'

PAGE 11 • JOSEF JABRANSKY, A radio RESULTS OF FINALS: journalist from Prague was the winner of the Press Tournament in Stuttgart. The hundred competitors SEMI-FINALS: were relieved to hear that John MENS Wood, Editor of this magazine was J. SaiVe (Belgium) b Grubba unable to compete and they did not A. (Poland) 13, 9, 9 have to endure humiliation from his J. Rosskopf (German) b Z. Primorac pimples. Zabransky,s aid to have (Croatia) -18,12,19, -14, 17 played in Division 2 of the Bundesliga, defeated in the final Alan FINAL: ROSSKOPF b Saive 16, -18, 13, 13 Fletcher, the former England NO.7 who lives in Germany and was helping out with the PR duties in the SEMI-FINALS: Press Centre and elsewhere. Fletcher was beaten 15, 5. The standard of WOMENS B. Vriesekoop (Holland) b M. the tournament was high - among Hrachova (Czechoslovakia) 17, 18, 12 the other English competitors were L. Lomas (England) b M. Hooman Barry Granger (Essex), John Oakley (Holland) 14, 7, 11 (Surrey), John Woodford (Sussex) and from New Zealand and Croydon FINAL: VREISEKOOP b Lomas 10, 18, 17 Geoff Taylor. • EUROPEAN TOP 12 - the next event will be held in Denmark and the levy on the organising associa­ tion has been elevated from 2,500 MENS DOUBLES J. PERSSON - E. LINDH b J. Waldner Swiss Francs to 10,000 Swiss Francs. - M. Appelgren 16, 10 TOP TEN TEAMS ...... MEN 1. Sweden WOMENS DOUBLES 2. ENGLAND J. FAZLIC - G. PERKUCIN (Yugosla­ 3. Germany via) b C. Batorfi - G. Wirth (Hungary) 4. France walk-over - Hungarians retired 5. Holland 6. Austria 7. Czechoslovakia 8. Belgium MIXED DOUBLES 9 Hungary C. CREANGA (Greece) - 0 10. EUN BADESCU (Romania) b J. Gratien and Wang Xiaoming (France) -17,17, WOMEN 19. 1. Romania 2. Holland 3. EUN 4. Yugoslavia The Jackie 5. ENGLAND 6. Hungary 7. Germany Bellinger 8. Czechoslovakia 9. Sweden 10. France coach tour ON the 14th April a group of table tennis enthusiasts lead by Jackie Bellinger and Bill Todd left to support the England team at the Euro­ pean Championships in Stuttgart. Following a sea crossing from Dover to Calais, there was an eight hour drive through France and Belgium, before arriving in Germany, at the Cafe Wahl, Eisslingen. This was a friendly family run hotel. and during their week long stay they couldn't do enough for their visitors. The tourists also managed to playa challenge match against a local club. It was a mixed performance from mixed ability players and mixed styles. However, they did manage to force a draw.

PAGE 12 entry forms contact the Despite the gloom on the The Games Headquarters at 2/22 Give a little economic front, people seem to dip deep in their pockets, and Chelsea Garden Market, give whatever they can. I think Weekend Chelsea Harbour, London to lTV a special attraction of the SW100XE or telephone 071­ Telethon is that people know Telethon '92 the money they pledge goes Warrior 351 1992. IT'S all go for lTV Telethon '92 towards helping people in their THE 5th annual WORLD when between now and mid­ own area of the country." CORPORATE GAMES July people from all over the UK lTV Telethon'92 is a chal­ Lomas joins lenge to everyone. Give a little, begins in London on 26th are thinking up and organising mad and zany events to raise to help us to help more charities September. NFD Grove money for Telethon. than ever before - we need you, Using the profile venues they need us. For further USA LOMAS, silver medal­ Michael Aspel will again be of Wimbledon, Wentworth, hosting this year's non-stop information please contact: list in the recent European Crystal Palace, Docklands fund-raising television spectacu­ TELETHON PRESS OFFICE ­ Championships and the lar on Saturday 18th and Sunday 071-387 9494. and Canary Wharf, the current England number one 19th July and recently said, "Not Games has attracted enor­ woman is to leave top content with seeing me cope mous interest and an with 27 hours, the fiendish Stuttgart Swedish club Molndals of expected 1000 corporations production team have decided Gothenburg to join NFD and organisations from IBM to lengthen proceedings this Joola Grove Table Tennis Club. time by another hour to 28 to the San Francisco Police Lomas will replace Fiona hours!" Department will be taking The last two lTV Telethons Trophy Elliot who is to play for part in the 9 day event. have cumulatively raised over CARL PREAN came second in the Kremlin Bicetre in Paris next The message of the £50 million and made over men's competition awarded for season. 30,000 charitable grants. "the best player with the best Games is sport for life and Michael Aspel feels that "The score in the team event." Prean sport for all. Men and Oldfield returns great stimulus on the Telethon came second with 49 points, five behind the winner Jorg Rosskopf Women from the cleaner to NFD Grove's England is the feeling that you really are the boardroom executive are contributing to helping people and one in front of Jean-Philippe international Chris Oldfield Gatien. The points system is too encouraged to take part in all up and down the country. It all returned to full time training becomes very emotional, and it complicated for most people to sports and disabled athletes on Monday 25th May 1992. never ceases to amaze me how understand, but at least Prean are integrated into several Oldfield suffered a major the public continues to respond was in very good company at the events. setback to his career when to charity appeals. top. This is the Games of the involved in a serious road "Weekends Warrior", the accident near Derby in late part-time sports enthusiast November 1992, Oldfield ENGLISH TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION in every office and workplace aims to be fully fit for the who is now given the start of the new season at COACH EDUCATION opportunity to take part in a the end of August. worldwide event in a pres­ WEEKENDS 1992 tigious venue. The Table Tennis event The Each weekend combines the EITA Advanced Coaching takes place over the week­ Coursewith National Coaching Foundation Level 2 Courses end of 3-4th October at the Taxman to provide all necessary course work required for EITA new Goresbrook Leisure Assistant Coaches to qualify to EITA Coach level. Centre, Ripple Road, cometh Dagenham. In addition to Friday/Saturday/Sunday 3rd/4th/5th July 1992 FURTHER to my article in open singles and doubles Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Newport, Shropshire last month's Table Tennis competitions for both men News, page 23, on deduc­ and women, there are Residential full boardaccommodation from lunchon Friday numerous competitions for tions of income tax for to lunch on Sunday. different age categories payments, writes Peter­ making 18 in all. Disabled Hillier. We are also obliged to Cost: £97 all inclusive athletes are particularly make deductions of National Insurance, where payments Friday/Saturday/Sunday 24th/25th/26th July 1992 welcome. Peniel Academy, Brentwood, Essex. John Leach, President of to anyone person is equal to or greater than £234, in any the E.T.T.A., has agreed to Non residential. All meals (excluding breakfasts) provided act as Honorary Chairperson one calendar month. from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday. of the Table Tennis Event. The deduction will at the Michael Close, Chairman of rate of 2% on the first £234 Cost: £54 excluding accommodation and breakfasts the E.T.T.A. London Region, and 9% thereafter. has been appointed Table I appreciate that this will Tennis Event Director with be annoying for many of you Application forms for both weekends available from: Phil Gower as the Referee. and considered an attack on Anyone from anywhere of their civil liberties, by a few. The Coaching Administrator any age or standard can But, unfortunately we English Table Tennis Association enter a team for the WORLD have no choice but to Queensbury House, Havelock Road, Hastings, CORPORATE GAMES. For comply with government East Sussex. TN34 IHF Tel.: 0424722525 further details including legislation. PAGE 13 Money in the bank for Cooke and Elliot ALAN COOKE and FIONA ELLIOT proved that they are still a formidable force in the land, when they won their respective singles titles at the Barclays Essex 5 Star tournament. Cooke received a handsome cheque for £800 when he beat Desmond Douglas in the final, at the Brentwood Leisure Centre, on Sunday 29th March, whilst Elliot's reward for beating Andrea Holt was £500. This prestigious event was organised by the impeccable Dick Roffe and refered by the incompara­ ble Peter Roden in a fantastic setting. Now that is over let's start for real! With an entrance of around 200 players the Barclays sponsored tournament started at 9.00am on Saturday morning and at the end of the day we had no surprises and one winner. The groups went according Alan Cooke receives his Mens Singles winners cheque from Barc1ays' Gordon Morris to plan with no real upsets but some very good table tennis. Richie Venner against John Payne was a real thriller with both players showing great tenacity and neither of them willing to yield an inch. It was John's few unforced errors that gave this match to Richie 21-17,21-18, a fine start to the day. Alex Perry got through comfort­ ably and John Dennison had a great battle against ex-Welsh NO.1 George Evans, before winning 12-21, 22-20, 21-12 and Paul Elphick NO.52 senior beat the No.4 junior Chris Sladden 14-21, 22-20, 21-19 to pass into the first round. There were no upsets in the ladies groups and it was left to the mens and ladies doubles to keep us guessing at finalists. The unseeded pair of Linda Radford and Helen Lower fought their way to the ladies semi finals without losing a game and so to did the partnership of Therese Sandberg and Anna Borg of Sweden. Therese Moore with Sally Fiona Elliot receives her Worn ens Singles winners cheque from Barclays' Alan Bennett Weston and Natasha Williams and Laura Collier made up the other placings. Alan Cooke with Des help of a slight run of the ball. final by Graham Sandley and 3rd round and Andrew Eden Douglas and DaVid Tan partnering The ladies doubles resumed on Fiona Elliot 21-16, 21-19. The NO.2 disposing of Nigel Tyler in three at Nigel Tyler faced each other in one Sunday with Linda Radford and seeds Andrea Holt amd Steve the same stage. Also Jonathan Tyler mens semi final and Richie Venner Helen Lower beating Natasha Dorking reached the final by seeing off Welsh NO.1 Steve Ward. with Colin Wilson met Steven Ward Williams and Laura Collier of Wales beating Alex Perry and Sally Dorking then beat Taylor 10-21. 22­ and Paul Lewis of Wales in the other 21-17,21-13 to reach the final Marling 21-16. 21-16. 20. 21-19 in the quarters with some The Veterans singles saw local against Theresa Sandberg and Anna The ladies singles had NO.1 fierce attacking to both flanks. Des 'boy' ex-English International Stuart Borg of Sweden who beat Theresa seed Lisa Lomas withdrawing Douglas had no trouble in reaching Gibbs of Essex reaching the final Moore and Sally Weston 21-17,21­ through illness and this left Kate the semi's agalnst Andrew Eden 21­ without losing a game, but his final 11. Goodall to contest one semi final 12. 21-10. In the other half Alan opponent Henry Buist of Kent had The semi final of the mens against Fiona Elliot which Fiona Cooke reached the semi's after a tough opposition in John Taylor, the doubles saw Cookie and Des Coast won 13-21, 21-12, 21-14. The fright in the first game against John favourite for the title, to overcome home against Dave Jan and Nigel other semi final was contested Holland 17-21, 21-17, 21-7. To meet Henry. returning back to the late 80's Tyler 21-15,21-5. Steven Ward and between Alison Gordon and Matthew Syed who looked after Sean when he ruled supreme. covered the Paul Lewis of Wales had a hard tustle Andrea Holt. Andrea stormed Gibson 21-14, 21-9. court like a youngster and pushed with Richie Venner and Colin Wilson home 21-10 in the first game only A crowd of about 300 saw the and hit whenever necessary to sneak with the rallies and scores keeping to be pegged back 18-21 in the finals on Sunday afternoon and the through, 21-17, 15-21.21-17. The very fast and tight. The Welsh boys second. The final game followed first match on court was the ladies final saw Stuart hit through Henry to just kept the edge to win 22-20, 23­ the pattern of the first and Andrea doubles. Linda Radford and Helen take the first game 21-17. Henry 'dug 21. hit her way home 21-11. Lower started slowly and lost the in' and took the second 21-18. The The mixed doubles saw the NO.1 The mens singles saw many first game 23-21. To Theresa deciding game saw Henry securing seeds John Holland and Alison surprises with Nicky Mason losing Sandberg and Anna Borg. They the title he last won in 1989 with the Gordon getting beaten in the semi in three to Steve Dorking in the tightened their game in the second

PAGE 14 the third into the net to give the .:.:.:.: second to Cook 21-18. The final Friday game was even closer with Alan once again in early control. His relentless attack forged Des into evening some rare mistakes and so Alan became the Barclays singles champion 7-21,21-18,21-17. ON the Friday evening before the tournament Essex County coaching officer Phil I RESULTS Gower led a team of coach­ ing officers fronted by Des MENS SINGLES Douglas and Matthew Syed A. Cooke beat D. Douglas who's aim it was to instruct -17,18,17 youngsters of all ages in the arts of our sport. WOMENS SINGLES About 80 youths turned F. Elliot beat A. Holt 13, 26 up at the Brentwood Centre to be confronted by a MENS DOUBLES beautifully laid out array of A. Cooke & D. Douglas beat tables each in their own S. Ward & P. Lewis 11, 13 courts. They were really thrilled to be actually coached by WOMENS DOUBLES !l!!!l!: their idols and one can only :::::::::...... L. Radford & H. Lower beat realise how all concerned ::::::::..•.•... T. Sandberg & A. Borg -21. must have felt about this 14,13 staged event. It's the second ...... I111: year running we have put MIXED DOUBLES this little spectacle on with G. Sandley & F. Elliot beat S. the full support of our Pictured above are Val and Dick Roffe, who recently Dorking & A. Holt 16, -18, 16 sponsors Barclays Bank and celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversal}'. Dick was the it certainly looks like becom­ Tournament Director and Val was the Deputy Referee VETERAN SINGLES ing a permanent part of the II ...... weekend. H. Buist beat S. Gibbs -17, and began playing very well as a was between Alan Cooke and 18,15. team, taking turns to cover the front Matthew Syed. This was always li ...... and rear of the court. As the match going to be a very closely fought progressed then so too did their game and with Cooke hitting and control and they took the next two Matt chopping, we settled in our games along with the title 21-14, 21­ seats for a dour old on court DAVE FAIRHOLM'S SUMMER TABLE TENNIS SCHOOL 13. struggle. Alan took the first 21-17 At the scenic location ofGREEN PARK, Bucks The ladies singles between and then Matt started to hit out in Andrea Holt (2) and Fiona Elliot (4). the second and took it 21-17. The 5 Days Full Board I :~Ij~ Fiona took an early lead with some final game saw cooke forge ahead in steady controlled attacking shots the first session and although Matt 20th to 24th July 1992 against the stubborn defence of combined attack with his defensive Andrea and as her lead increased so skills. Alan kept his lead and hit his AccommodaliOll: All single rooms ­ adjacentID playing hall ­ maximwn she put more power into her shoes. way home 21-13. 24 players. and won 21-13. The second game Steve Dorking met Des Douglas II was much closer with Andrea in the other semi and we knew that Equipment: 12 Donic tables plus accessories. video camera and attacking more and putting Fiona a the match was going to be in definite leclWe facilities little out of her stride. The score contrast to the first. With Steve gradually climbed to 20-20. Then 23­ attacking and Des with his fantastic Sl8ff: Mandy Sainsbmy ­ Eng1and InranaIimaI, CarnmaIweabh MedaIisl, ETIA Coach 23 with a lucky net in favour of close table reflex action play. The Nicky Jarvis -FormerEngland No.1.England Captain, Fiona. At 26 all Fiona hit two spectators saw a first game of cross cracking shots and took the title 21­ National Coach hitting. Des took the lead early on DavidFairholm -CouneDirecr«.Direcr«ofCoaching 13,28-26. The mixed doubles and gradually built up on it to win STIA between Graham Sandley/Fiona 21-12. The second followed a similar Juliet HoughlOll • England lntemalional. ETfA COlICh Elliot (2) and Steve Dorking and pattern but with Steve showing more Colin Wilson • England lnler1l8lional. ETfA COlICh Andrea Holt (3) went the way of the control. however the inimitable ETfA CoachesOillian Blanch and Steve Tuckeu third seeds in a match of skills rather Douglas changed up a gear and took PIus Guest lnler1l8lionaIs than thrills. Points were won on this game 21-14. service and placing more than hitting The final between two of The above course offers dte ideal combinaliOll ofafirst class coaching holiday ...... and chopping and an interesting England's greatest players was, as andawelcome breakalthebeaulifullocatiOllofGreeo Park. Buckinghamshire. game was won 21-16,18-21,21-16. expected. full of action. Both players :::::::: Des Douglas and Alan Cooke (1) from the star gell into the attacking You will receive coaching from some of dte countty's leading coaches and ~~~~~~~~ v Steve Ward and Paul Lewis was mode and the points were won players. Each day is divided inID group and individual luitiOll ID eater for your •...••.. the mens doubles final and some rather than lost. Des took an early personal needs. ~~~~~~~~ good teamwork and great placing of lead with some fine counter the ball won the first game 21-11 for attacking shots and held on against Good coaching isaIl about goodratio and with amaximwn of4-1 andanwnber the top seeds. the second game Alan to win 21-17. Cook took the of 1-1 sessions, the David Fairholm Swnmer School certainly guarantees this. 11111~1~ followed the first and no pressure initiative in the second game and Additionally, you can take advantage ofdte excellent indoor swimming pool. :.:.:.:. tennis courts, pulling and golfmg facilities. all free of charge. was put on the faVOUrites to stop with sustained attacking managed to them from retaining their title 21-11, stay the few points ahead needed to 21·13. pressurise Douglas. At 20-18 to Cook To find our more ring David on 0734 832990 The first of the mens semi finals Des took the next two points but hit .:.:.:.: PAGEl5 I Love set and match ...... JOHN BRaE and Alison In the semi-finals Broe I:::::::: Gordon sparkled like dia­ beat Nigel Tyler of Wales 17 ~~~~;~;~ ...... monds. as the two young and 17, whilst Mason lovers won their respective defeated Stephen Dorking of singles trophies, at the South Essex 8 and 15. of England 3 star tourna­ Tyler, did taste a moment ment' at the Westgate Sports of glory though, when he Centre, Carshalton, Surrey. caused the major upset of last March. the tournament, when he Broe from Scotland beat beat the mighty Matthew Southerner Nicky Mason 25 Syed in the Quarter-finals. 25 and 16. But. this final was and 17. really something special, not The first leg saw the just a two game win for Welsh wizard blast his way Broe. as it appears on paper. through the superb defence Because Mason was leading of Syed with a fantastic the first leg 15-2, before Broe display of attacking topspin, began his amazing fight that penetrated the normally back. Proving that love impregnable defence of conquerors everything! England International Syed. In fact, Broe only got his nose in front when the score stood at 21-20. before he went onto win this epic Words and battle 27-25. The second game was pictures by nearly as exciting as the first with the play fairly even upto John Wood 15-15. before Broe powered his way to victory 21-16. Alison Gordon and John Brae

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After winning the first game narrowly, Tyler went onto to take the second comfortably. 21-13. Gordon won the Womens ...... singles final when she defeated Janet Smith from Sussex 16 and 7. Following her great II victory in the English National tournament Gordon is now playing superb powerful attacking table Consolation singles winners Richie Venner and Laura Collier. pictured with Michael Walker a tennis. She has regained all partner in Carpenter and Co. her old zip! I PAGE 16 In the semi finals Gordon overpowered Helen Lower 14 and 14, whilst Smith de­ feated Linda Radford 14 and 19. The Mens Doubles trophy was won by the Welsh pairing of Paul Lewis and Stephen Ward, who beat Stephen Dorking and Jonathan Taylor. Whilst, the Womens Doubles final was won by the two Alisons, Gordon and Gower, when they defeated Kate Goodall and Carol Hewitt. Tournament Organiser Teny Vance is pictured presenting a basket of fruit to Lesley O'Connell The Veteran Singles Final Mayor of London Borough of Sutton was very dramatic indeed, it . was almost a replica of the incident at the English BRITAIN'S TOP TABLE TENNIS HOLIDAY AT DURHAM CASTLE Nationals where Desmond Douglas broke his bat, with Derek Wood also breaking his bat playing a shot, R~irEES 0 against Derek Holman from SIP Ilr Surrey. ~~~~~~ Wood, who was a game up having won the first 21­ 15, was looking good dreaming of the trophy when 1992 DATES :~~~;::Ionand his blade snapped leaving 10th - 1Sth AUG UST ::,~~~su~~r~;sUIOUS him with just a handle. He ~ borrowed a bat, because he .J ALAN RANSOME ,-======.,.".Jr. halllarge modern Sports didn't have another one .JBOB WILEY ~ 32 Butterfly tables already glued-up, and went ~ Seminars and Video ~ down 21-9. .J CHEN XINHUA Tournaments ~ Wood battled back Social evenings ~ Robot .J ANDREA HOLT bravely and actually lead the ~ Bat testing third 7-4, before he suc­ ~ First class organisation cumbed to the talented but ~ Excellent value noisy Holman, losing 21-12. ~ PLUS Beautiful Durham The consolation singles Castle and City winners were Richie Venner who beat Graham Clarke 19 and 13 and Laura Collier who defeated Jane Barrella, -21, 14,13. The South of England 3 Star was sponsored by Carpenter & Co. Solicitors, Vic Oddens Photographic Supplies and supported by Butterfly equipment.

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PAGEl8 surprisingly in a nip and tuck contest, Haycock just got the better 0 Priddle. As Johnson has shown in the past, once he gets to the fmal, he takes some beating. This once again proved to be the case as he stormed THECOUNTYCHAMPIONSHIPS concluded withbothourSmior2nds into a 1-0 lead, beating Haycock 21-16, Haycock fought back in thd and Veterans sides in action. A below strength Senior 2nds had only one second and held his won until the halfway stage. However he had, in the point to show from theirefforts atYeovil. A3-7 defeatbyGlamorganwas end, to give second best to Johnson who saved his best shots until the end, followedbya2-8 reverseagainstCornwall. However,theevening fIxture winning 21-14 to take the fmal and become the 1992 men's singles against Gloucestershire saw Carey Webb and Debbie Booy take two each champion. and with a win from yours truly over Guy Golding, a well earned point TopCippenham lady player, England ranked Sue Collier, took the ensued. Hugh Dalton and Clive Ellison made up the team on the day but ladiessinglestitle. Intheunder 21 singlesfmal, schoolschampionMartin despite one or two good individual performances, the absence of some Adams took his revenge on Johnson, with Ii convincing 21-17, 21-15 key players proved critical. victory. The under 21 school champion Ali Subhan also caused a major Avon would like to extend their thanks to the hardworking Somerset surprise in the junior boys singles, when he also put out Johnson, fwmy offIcials who made the day at Westlands Sports Club go off so well and game this table tennis! He went on to win a titanic fmal encounter over congratulations to Glamorgan on winning an extremely competitive Terry Young. Losing the fIrst 21-17, Subhan held onto just take the division. second 22-20 and win the decider 21-15. Subhan also defeated the The Veterans travelled to Reading to take on Berkshire 2nds and unlucky Young in the cadet boys final. came away with a5-4win. AdoublebycaptainJohn Higgs was supported Gemma Schwartz proved too strong for cadet Helen Goatly in the by one each from Dave Price, Ernie Brown and Jan Kettle. girlsjuniorsingles andGoatlyhadtopulloutall the stops to defeatJoanne Barratt in the girls cadet fmal. Bath and District League The top veterans as usual played some great table tennis. In a nail New champions this season in the Bath Premier with Longwell A taking biting fmal the braverun ofColin Dyke came to an end, as he went down the title by just 8 points over OldfIeld A. League form was confIrmed in to Terry White in the closest of matches 21-18,23-21. the Knockout Cup Final when Longwell beat OldfIeld 5-0 to give them a great double. The Handicap Knockout Cup saw Bradford B defeat Newbridge C in a close fInal. At the time of writing, not all issues have been decided in the League with two play-offs required to settle the Division 1 Championship and the Division 5 runners up spot.

Bristol League BUCKINGHAMSHIRE I think most pundits would have predicted the fmal placings in the Bristol Alan Catchpole Premier when the first games were played last September. Nailsea Leopards continued their winning sequence in impressive style with once FOR TIlE FIRST time for a number of years, the men's Inter-League again Knowle and Brislington A, Bristol Club B and BAWA chasing in Championships were runon asessionsbasis with Sloughhosting Division vain. A and High Wycombe and Aylesbury Division B and C respectively. I will ensure that the Weston Super Mare League is reviewed in the High Wycombe emerged as Division A victors, with Danny Baxter next issue of Table Tennis News, but now it is time for another hectic outstanding, Sloughtriumphedin DivisionB andMaidenheadin Division bowls season. I hope you all summer well. C. Playing 'through the season' Aylesbury were comfortable men's Veteran Division A winners, with Chiltem topping Division B. Maidenhead won the Women's competition. In the Junior event a very strong Milton Keynes squad won Division A and Maidenhead Division B. But perhaps the most remarkable performance of the Inter­ League season was the complete determination of bolh divisions of the Cadetcompetition by twoquitebrilliantSlough teams,master-mindedby coach Ken Phillips, who had every reason to be proud of his proteges. Bucks Juniors won their Division of the County Championships BERKSHIRE and look forward to going intu next season with only Ian Musk missing John Cunningham from this year's team. The only other Bucks success in these Championships came from the Veterans, very ably skippered by Jackie Thomas. With AFTER A LAPSE of one year the top event of Berkshire table tennis Jacqui Lovell in charge of the Senior 2nds, how many other counties season, the Berkshire ITA Closed Championships, returned to the could boast of having two of their teams captained by women? BulmershCentreinWoodley. Muchofthe creditmustgo to Allan Bruton No surprises in the Bucks Individual Championships, wilh Philip for taking on the task ofreviving the prestigious event. He in turn would Bradbury comfortably taking the Men's and Jacqui Lovell the Women's like to thank the ever present Robin Lockwood and Bob Morley for their singles. help on the two days ofthe tournament. A host ofBerkshire's top players, A magnifIcent evening of table tennis was seen by a packed crowd and to their credit many rank and fIle players took part. at Milton Keynes in January in one of the England/China matches. Well In the blue ribbon men's singles event you could not have asked for done the local league for the part they played in staging this very four betterplayers to reach the fmal stages. TopjuniorBenJohnson, who successful event. had earlier knocked out Bracknell champion Paul Savins, Martin Haycock, And a sad note on which to end. Only an hour or so after playing Martin Adams making a welcome return and Maidenhead star Marc in his club's Championship, Gerry Clark, a Chiltem League stalwart for Priddle. very many years, collapsed and died in April. He .will be sadly missed. In the first semi fmal Johnson, who has had an up and down season, showed his true form to beat Adams 21-19, 21-15. Then somewhat CUMBRIA Gordon Brown Girls Under 16 Lynsey Heyward Girls Under 13 Elizabeth May BARROW'S KEVIN HODGSON consolidated his position as Cumbria's No.1 when he won the Cumbria Closed men's singles at Millom Sports The final 1991/2 Torbay League tables and averages are as follows: Centre. In the final he beat Stephen Temple of Carlisle 21-13, 21-8. The women's singles was dominated by Barrow players. In an all­ Division 1 Barrow final, Caroline Watt defeated Catherine Corkhill 21-9, 21-11. Catherine madeup for herdefeat by collecting the juniorgirls singles, and P W D L Pts the Under 12 singles. Ipplepen 14 13 1 0 108 Barrow players were supreme on the day. The only titles not to go Legionnaires 14 11 2 1 98 to the town were the veterans singles and men's doubles. Eddie O'Hara, Torex hire 13 7 1 5 81 well known as a coach to many of the up and coming local stars, lost his Taverners 14 4 3 7 66 Veterans crown to Kendal's Colin Pratt. Carlisle brothers Stephen and Millstones 14 5 1 8 60 Mark Temple got the men's doubles. All Stars 12 5 1 6 51 Past and Present 13 3 2 8 51 Final Results: A Team 14 1 I 3 25 Mens Singles - Kevin Hodgson (Barrow) bt Stephen Temple (Carlisle) Women's Singles - Caroline Watt (Barrow) bt Catherine Corkhill (Barrow) Leading Averages (minimum 8 matches) Veteran Singles - Colin Pratt (Kendal) bt Eddie O'Hara (Barrow) Junior Boys' Singles Kevin Hodgson (Barrow) ht Philip Clarkson (Carlisle) 1. Dennis Gibbs 3 7/38 97.4% Junior Girls' Singles 2. Lynsey Heyward 36/42 85.7% Catherine Corkhill won on round robin of5 players with Brette McKinley 3. Geoff Read 24/30 80.0% (Barrow) runner up 4. David Heath 32/42 76.2% UtUler 14 Singles - Jamie Harris (Barrow) ht Christian Lidstone (Barrow) 5. Lawrence Webster 18/24 75.0% UtUler /2 Singles - Catherine Corkhill ht Michael Walker (Barrow) 6. Peter Nicholson 29141 70.7% Men's Doubles 7. Simon Dilkes 25/36 69.4% Stephen/Mark Temple (Carlisle) ht Ian Reed/Andy Pachul (Barrow) 8. Robert Short 20/30 66.7% Women's Doubles Caroline WaulFiona Harris (Barrow) bt L Farrell (Kendal)/Brette McKinley (Barrow) Mixed Doubles Kevin HodgsonlCaroline Watt (Barrow) bt Neil Yardley/Fiona Harris (Barrow) Junior Doubles ESSEX Jamie Harris/Christian Lidstone (Barrow) ht Philip Clarkson/Paul Dawson Alan Shepherd (Carlisle) IN THIS LAST report of the season, some domestic news is availab Roy Franklin tells me that ofour 17 memberleagues,only Silvertown c not take part in the Inter-League competitions. Waltham Forest were I winners of the men's league. Women's champions were Burnham w Mixed champions Dagenham. Veterans title went to Romford 8 DEVONSHIRE Juniors Brentwood. John Vincent Clacton League does not figure in the above details but I nevertheless had an exciting year. Its top division has new champi( THIS HAS BEEN the most successful season for the county with the Walton A, making amends for being nmners up in four of the last, senior first team winning the Premier Division. The second team did seasons! In their Closed Championships Derek Wood notched up a I enough to ensure them retaining a place in Division I next year. Perhaps trick of titles, men's singles, veterans singles and men's doubles. Lad a senior third team should be considered next season to encourage juniors champion was Jenny Binns who also won the ladies doubles and I to come through into the Senior ranks. daughter Nikki won the girls singles. The juniors also did well with the A team finishing runners up yet Harking back to my colleague Ron Mackertzie's report on I again to Yorkshire in the Premier Division. Perhaps next year we can go Essex Junior Select, I was amused to read that 'there were no surpris, one better with all this year's players still eligible to compete. The second in the boys junior groups. There actually were some quite big upsets S\l team just retained their position in Division I for next year and this was as the unknown James Wickens of Essex beating Paul Butcher (Suss. considered a tremendous achievement. Our third team contained a large ranked No. 50 and the even more unknown Darren Charlemagne also number ofcadets all keen to improve their standard as quickly as possible Essex, beating Glenn Ritchie (Kent), Wayne Marsh (Yorks). Ke' without having to worry about results. Flowerday (Hens) claimed the scalp of Michael James (Yorks) ram No. 36. These were just those I noticed. f)e~'on ScllOols Champions/or 1991/2 are It was 'in fact Darren's successes noted above that led to 1 Boys Under 19 Jonathan May selection of Essex Junior seCond team against O1os. It was a pleasure Boys Under 16 Adrian Vincent this match to meet the voice of the West Country. AlfPepperd. Togetl Boys Under 13 Marcus Cronin we saw a most enjoyable match, and it was very gratifying thai Dan Boys Under II Robert Svensson should have recorded victories over the ranked Leigh Nelmes and Pe Girls Under 19 Gillan Blythe Hayward in his first and last tounty appearance! Highspot, however" the tremendous Win by Karl Urant over the arch defender Jeremy Hyatt in an 8-2 Essex score. While we were away, Essex third team defeated Men's Singles Raymond Powell Cambs 10-0. Women's Singles Judy Morley Finally, I have great delight in recounting the achievements of Veteran's Singles Dave Harvey Essex Roy and Essex Girl at the Junior Premier Weekend in Ratley. We Mixed Doubles Graham Slack/Jacqui Carver did not take our strongest squad but had Cris Sladden, Ryan Savill, Ben Doubles Darren Griffin/Graham Slack Ware, Wayne Mitchell, Shelley Ruocco and Julie Rand and they proved to be a remarkably happy band who turned in some terrific performances. Stroud's end of season finals night took place at Maidenhill School at The lirst match was against Lancs -ourold enemy. This time we managed Stonehouse and for my money the star of the evening wu grandad Alan to beat them 8-2. Newcomer Julie Rand was remarkably coolon her Giles - he won the Veteran singles by beating a slightly under par John Premier debut and was unbeaten. Saturday evening saw us play Surrey Fannin 13 and 8, then in the open singles Semi Final Giles proceeded to who regrettably had to play without a second girl. Despite this, they put beat Ray Poole 10 and 16 to qualify for a place in the final against John up a tremendous fight, and only two late victories, both of which could Fannin, who he beat 14 and 17. have gone the other way, enabled us to win the match 6-4. Early on, our The ladies singles was captured after a very shaky start by Mrs Liz third Premier debutante, Ben Ware, had battled grimly to defeat Stephen Johnson playing Roz Ross, Johnson lost the fust game at -10, narrowly Lampkin, following which Cris Sladden had beaten Darren Blake by the hung on to take the second at 26 and totally demoralised Mrs Ross 14 in narrowest ofmargins. Surrey gotone back when Ryan Savill lost his way the third game to take the litle. against Stephen Lampkin as a result of which we were only 4-3 up with Elaine Bassett and Ian Heskins won the mixed doubles, beating three possible losses to come. Sarah Dean and Alan Giles 20, II. Ron Barney and Alan Giles won the doubles.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE AIr Pepperd HAMPSHIRE Brian Lamerton

IN THIS FINAL county report of the season, I am most grateful to all AFTER MY APPEAL to each of the ten member associations to feed me League secretaries for arranging their respective finals' nights early, to with information, had I promised prizes frrst place would have lone to thus enable me adequate time to make the necessary reports on schedule. Basingstoke with Aldershot second and Andover just edging out all the I will straight away kick off with the first of the finals nights which rest who finished jointbottoml On the County and Schools side secretary was Cirencester's and played at Deerpark School on 28th March. We Harold Albery bombarded me with paper and Phil Wheaton and Ray experienced a very pleasant evening, which I attended in company with Yates phone calls were never far behind close of play. Les Smith, our National Councillor and County Chairman. The trio of Tony Reynolds, Tony Palaczky and Clive Payne representing Portals won their 6th successive Basingstoke League title; Under 14 Martin Cheung their season's results including adouble whitewash ofProvidentLife, not Under 17 Martin Cheung a very generous or wise thing to do as Provident Life were the sponsors Ladies Liz Johnson of the Basingstoke Closed Championships at which Clive Payne and Division 2 Singles Derek Edwards Barbara Savage bothobtained 'Hat Tricks'. Kevin Macken, disappointed Division 3 Singles Peter Smith with his Hampshire championship results had some revenge when in the Mixed Doubles MarklLiz Johnson juniorfinal he defeated the surprise Hampshirechampion JeremyWilson Open Doubles Bob Davis/Charlie Jefferies to take the title for the third time. Open Singles Mark Johnson Hat Trick winner in the Aldershot championships was the ageless Ramesh Bhalla who, having defeated Tery Haley in the men's singles Nex t on the schedule was Cheltenham, played on 1st April and the venue fmal, provided an action replay in the hart bat final. Two well known by courtcsy of Bob Attwood was Cheltenham Saracens Club (a venue names (no, not quite from the past!) contested the consolation final; one very well known by British League players). time chairman of both Hampshire and Basingstoke Terry Duffield defeating current Hampshire Vice Chairman and former Coaching Officer Open Singles Graham Slack Derek Seager. On the junior scene Stephen Crouch (junior), Andrew Mixed Doubles Graham Slack/Jacqui Carver Jenkins (cadet) and Wanda Hulchinson fjunior and cadet) earned theright Open Doubles Graham Slack/John Fannin for their names to appear worldwide in Table Tennis News. Tery Haley's Ladies Singles Jacqui Carver reward would appear to be in the league where he and his colleagues of Pyestock, John Millward, Graham Outrirn and Graham Green had what Mr Peter Cruwys, a life member of the Cheltenham ITA organised a get looked to be an unassailable lead when I last saw the table. together on the occasion of Cheltenham's Finals night mainly for older The final positions of the counties six championship teams will not members ofthe Association, lightrefreshments wereavailableanddrinks doubt appear elsewhere but congratulations to the Veteran second team (hard or soft). whowon theirdivision with a I00% record butareunlikely toberewarded I am delighted to report that this gathering of old uns was well promotion because of the position of their first team. supported and it was nice to renew acquaintances with many of yesteryear, News from the Inter Town leagues, which with no mixed senior some indeed who had not seen one or another for perhaps 20 or 30 years. league and only 5 teams in the men's division is largely dominated by the The Interfold Systems Gloucester (city) finals night was held by Juniors and Veterans. Whilst I took a rest in April John Prean's Isle of kind permission ofNuc1ear Electric at their headquarters at Barnwood on Wight Notes gave you the details of their cadets success, but now further Tuesday 7th April. Final results: success for the 'foreigners' as Marcus Garman, Alan Hulbert fjuniorl) Alex Rorke and Clare Waghorn won the junior second division with a 100% averages. As often happens in junior events, only the last two will 100% record (games as well as matches). be there next season to reap the full benefits of a plaee in Division I, but Finally for this season an apology to Gill Larkin who writes to with Greg Burns and Stuart Dover moving up, the team should still be a rile from Basingstoke to tell me that she has the cup to prove that she is very useful one. ;Hampshire Ladies Veteran Champion and not as I reported in the March The very healthy junior scene owes a great deal to a grant received magazine. from the ETIA Development Fund, which enabled us to have structured junior coaching in addition to recording membership gains for two successive seasons after a period of losses. A few hundred pounds went a long way. This experience was not unusual and similar things have happened elsewhere. No piece on our junior game can be complete HERTFORDSHIRE without the warmest praise for Bill and Joan Rossi without whose John Wood marvellous work at theNewportVicsClub littlecouldorwouldhavebeen achieved. Bill has not been well lately. We wish him a speedy and HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY INTER-LEAGUE Senior champions of complete recovery. 1992 are Bamets, courtesy of North Herts, who had to drop out of the I got the wrong information on our league title race in Division l. competition, due to the fact that their Closed League Championships It was Wroxall A whose games average was superior and so it remained clashed with the County date. until theend andSandown's title hopes carne to nothing. Congratulations With the favourites North Herts out of the picture, Bamets' three to Alan Hulbert, Steve Barsdell and Chris Angus, the latter also won the gladiators John and Duncan Taylor and Maria Williams, took full Island •Closed,,defeating Roger Hookey deuce in the third in a stirring advantage of the situation by sweeping aside all opposition on this second fmal. One wishes that our best players were spread more evenly across and final Sunday, the 12th April, to win this competition by two clear the clubs to produce a more closely contested title race, at any rate by points. more clubs. It has happened in the past, but not very often. It is a story Runners up were Heme! Hempstead by virtue of a better games one hears all too often in other leagues. difference over joint placed third Bamets n and Watford. Stars of this Greg Burns won both our junior and cadet title, an excellent effort. year's Closed Championships, held at the Bamet TIC, were Watford's His father, Gordon, another 'fanatic' to whom the sport owes so much, Peter Harris and Hemel Hempstead's Emma Hurling, who won their tells me that Greg will play inquite a few nationaljuniortournamentsnext respective singles titles. season. He will have three seasons to reach the top and he isquite capable Harris, who is playing his first season after returning from college, of that. confused all his opponents, including North Herts' Keith Samuels, whom When you read this column you not only find out about what goes he beat 9 and 13 in the final, with short pimples on his forehand. on here, but in England's international matchesI Last time I pointed out Hurling, who is in her last year at College in Sussex, once again that it went unrecorded, at any rate in this magazine, that oneofourpairs proved too strong for the opposition, when she dominated the Women's had reached the semi fmal of the doubles in the English Open. England's singles competition. In the final she beat her friend from Bamet, Maria victory vs Czechoslovakia (in Bratislava on 15th January) was another Williams, 13 and 14. event the locusts had eaten. Itgotus to,theFinalofthe playoffs for aplace Cheshunt's Derek Balding won the Veteran singles trophy when he in the Super Division, but I guess the powers that be did not regard it as beat Hemel Hempstead's Jack Baxter in the final, 16 and 2l. very important when compared with such momentous pictures as an Irish Once again the Senior Veterans singles fmal was between old official drinking chocolate which DID get quarter of a page. rivals Keith Hartridge from Welwyn Garden City and Watford's Geoff Our Island player contributed two to England's 4-2 win, which I Bax, and once again the man from Welwyn proved to be invincible when thought was a good effort despite the deafening silence accorded to the Hartridge narrowly pipped Bax at the post, -23, 18 and 19. occasion in this journal. Onemust not besurprised ifnational newspaper In the men's doubles, Harris picked another trophy when he space declines ifsuch are ourpriorities. Certainly most ofthe table tennis partnered John Lennon from Cheshunt, beating Derek Rogers and Tom pieces I haveseen have been tiny and, if we cannot generate more interest, Carr from Cheshunt, 23, -14, 11. the future looks bleak despite such efforts as I have described earlier, no Hurling added another trophy to her shelf when she teamed up with doubt duplicated by other progressive leagues and counties elsewhere. Williams to take the women's doubles final against North Herts' Karen Morton and Lindsey Booth 14, -13,18. The Mixed Doubles rmal was won by Hemel Hempstead's Rob Liquorish and Watford's Caroline Seaholme, when they beat Harris and Sarah Seaholme from Watford -21,12,18 in the final. Have a good summer and don't forget to practice and build up your stamina, with lots of road running or, if your prefer, why not just lay on the beach! KENT Adrian Hall

Lenham Storage Junior County Championships The Lenham Storage Kent Junior Closed Championships were played at the Lenham, Swadelands Youth Centre on Sat/Sun 718th March 1992 and ISLE OF WIGHT attracted an entry of 121, 91 boys and 30 girls. The overall standard of John Prean the finals was the best for many years and the strength in depth produced many matches of outstanding quality in the earlier rounds. Martin Hewett won the Under 17 Boys singles as expected but not OUR JUNIORS FOLLOWED ourcadets, winning the 2nd division of the without some fierce challenges. In a fluctuating final Craig Hastie Hampshire Inter-Town Junior League. Congratulations to Marcus Garman, extended Hewett for the first two legs before Hewett took control to win Alistair Hulbert, Alex Rorke and Claire Waghorn, all of whom produced 21-17,12-21,21-8. Nicola Duke beat Carly Riggs in one of the best Under 17 Girls singles on the day. A job well done. The men's singles was won by Keith fmals seen for a long time. Duke's topspin control of Riggs' combination Fellows who was in brilliant form and beat Dave Grundy comfortably. In bat made for a fascinating dual resulting in some long exciting rallies the ladies singles sisters Joanne Heath and Jane Rogers fought oulaclose before Duke got home 17-21,21-10,21-19. encounter, with Joanne eventually winning. Steve White won two events Trophies were presented to the finalists by Allan Flood, Transport and I know he really enjoyed his day wirming the Veterans singles against Director of Lenham Storage sponsors of the Kent Junior Closed and Mike James and the Under 300 against John Gayton. Joanne Heath had County Chairman Reg Thompson. a hat trick of wins - Ladies Singles, Ladies Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Another player who enjoyed his day was Bill Newbold who Was Kent Schools really pleased to win the under 100 event. Well done Bill. The Kent Schools TTA singles tournament for Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools produced the Kent champions that go on to represent theircounty at the DunlopNational Finals in Mansfieldon 2nd May 1992. Leading Averages (minimum 8 matches) MIDDLESEX Winners Iris Moss Ull Boys Scott Friday U16 Boys Craig Hastie Ul3 Boys Adam Beasley Ul6 Girls Nicola Duke ONCEAGAIN I havetostartmynotes by recording asadloss to the world Ul3 Girls RachelWooIlven Ul9 Boys James Clench of table tennis. One of our Life Members, Alma Reeve, hu died. A lot U19Girls Beverly Reynolds of people may be unaware of the vast amount of work Alma did for table tennis. She was very much a 'backroom' girl who did not court or welcome being in the limelight. But the 'backroom' wu a place where Under 14 Girls In National Final dedication and application to table tennis was thenormal orderoftheday Maidstone's Under 14 girls team of Crystal Hall, Alison Smith and for many,manyyears. Apart from her workfor the Wembley and Harrow Rachel Woollven travelled to Bristol on Sunday 12th April to play the Table Termis League, about which there are many who can spealc more semi fmal of the National Under 14 Girls Team event (Hammersley Cup) authoritatively than I can, Alma stepped into the breach and took over as and came away with an impressive 9-0 victory. Minute Secretary to the Middlesex Committee on the sudden death of Eileen Benstead in March 1961,ajob she held unlil1966 when she took International Honours for Scott Friday over the running of the Inter-League Championships. 10 year old Scott Friday, who lives in Medway but plays in the Maidstone She continued in this post until the end of the 1980/81 season when League has beenselected to represent England Schools in Scotland on the she decided to retire from table tennis administration. Nevertheless, her last weekend in April and then the following weekend for England Under interest in the game did not diminish and she could be relied on to attend, 10's in an international tournament in France - congratulations and the withNorman, anymiddlesex event when they were in thiscountry. In fact best of luck from all in Kent. the reason for her retirement was not loss of interest in table tennis, but because she wanted to have more time to travel the world with Norman and being the conscientious worker she was, she would not take on a job she wasn't sure of being able to carry through. The Middlesex Association recognised her contribution to the County by appointing her as a Vice President in July 1976 and elevating her to Life Member in 1979. She will be sadly missed by many people in the table termis world as well as elsewhere. LEICESTERSHIRE Like the ETTA, MiddleSex have started on the annual round of Derek Butt elections for the 1992/3 season. So far Michael Close has been elected as Chairman, Doreen Stannard as Deputy Chairman, and myself as WELL HERE WE are at the end of another season, Loughborough SecretarylTreasurer. All of us were unopposed. Kingfishers I have won the Leicester TTL Division 1 title. The Kingfishers side were unbeaten throughout the season and the team of Mark Dlingsworth, Chris Kinsey, Roger Bailey and Steve Yallop, all having a good season. Especially Mark who was unbeaten in 62 games. Well done Mark and congratulations to the whole team. The runners up Knighton Park I team was made up of Keith Fellows, Karen Smith, Les Baker and Martin Pickles, Chris Rogers also NORFOLK played in four matches and was unbeaten. Ray Hogg Division 2 champions were Melton Mowbray I and I know they are looking forward to the next campaign. Good luck to them. From what EVER HEARD OF 'Intermixed doubles'? I found a directive from the I have seen, the season as a whole has been pretty good regarding ETTA dated 1986 making this title official for doubles of mixed sexes. postponements giving the divisional secretaries little trouble. We are desperately in need of coaches in the Norwich area at least. On to the coaching scene and the Soar Valley and Knighton Park Several players answered an appeal in the local magazine but so far only venues are well supported. And the new complex at the Eyres Monsell one has registered. Ifanyone elsereading this is interested, pleasecontaet Primary School is going reasonably well but the numbers are a bit me so we can get some practical tuition going. disappointing. The youngsters have shown a fair bit ofimprovement and I noticed that still junior Gary Hewitt won both the Kings Lynn and already we have a girl who looks a good prospect for the future. Wisbech Closed Men's Singles, beating some very fancied players. also The Leicester TTL held its annual Closed Championships on 22nd in Norwich young Jon Cockburn with the white socks won the Norwich March. There were 208 entries and the wholetournament lasted 11 hours. Closed Singles despite the efforts ofMessrs Pickard, Bonn, Logsdon and II was a very successful day and all credit to the organisers and helpers King. He is obviously noticing the effects of playing with the top Cambridgeshire seniors while studying at the University. special reason for celebration as he becomes the ftTSt Kettering player to Our county teams finished with the Junior lst gaining promotion play in ten consecutive title winning sides, an achievement to match to lst Division. I hope they are prepared for some long trips and hard McKim's ten consecutive qtens singles titles in the same league. matches. 2nd Juniors have tried out some up and coming players and I hope will continue to next season as I maintain that a second team is to blood players for the lst team eventually. Seniors finished mid table and hope that Phil Logsdon will be fit again for next season. Ruth Acourt was most impressive as the regular lady. Veterans lst travelled the country, winning some, losing some, to SOMERSET finish virtually the same as last season. They enjoyed the last match versus Glos as Dave Harvey made a rare appearance. Andy Seward Veterans 2nd were destined for relegation until Derek Wortley won 26-24 in the third at Northants, to give us a 5-4 win. This team tried TIlE PAST MONTI-I seems to have been dominated by local league 7 men players, all of whom are capable of playing in this division. A 3rd tournaments and the County Senior weekend. Veterans is still possible, providing someone will run it. Any offers tome. Firstly, the Senior weekend at Westlands, Yeovil. Eight matches played, four of which were scoring draws! The Division Championship depended on the final match between Glamorgan and Somerset, which Somerset had to win 8-2 or better to pip Glamorgan on sets difference. Somerset went 2 up - could a shock result be on the cards? Full marks for effort from Lee, Ron, Brian, Mel and Tina but in the end it was 5-5 and NORTHAMPTONSHIRE a fair result. Earlier, ex Junior Adam Gallop (he with the silly hat) made a promising debut against Worcestershire, one win, one loss. Dennis Millman The juniors played their last match of the season against Wiltshire, played at neutral Avon (why?) and came away with a creditable draw. RICHARD ELLIOTI'S ANE season reached a deserved climax when he Rob Millard with power, Andrew Hewitt with subtlety and Alan Russell won the men's singles title at the Wellingborough Closed To~ament, with determination gained the wins. A debut here for Claire Taylor from but for his vanquished opponent Chris Handshaw, it was again a case of Bridgwater. Interesting to note that all the play~rs are still Juniors next sonear,yetso far. All looked set fair for Handshaw when he took the fITst, season. Our thanks to Mark Smith for his contribution to Somerset but then Elliott's recently gained British League experience told in his Juniors over the past three years. favour and eeased through the remaining two games in the face of some stem resistance. Closed Tournaments In the men's doubles Elliott partnered by Handshaw, found himself In the Mendip Closed a record entry of 65 players played a total of 295 face to face with older brother David, who, together with Steve Brown, matches on the 10 tables at Shepton Mallet. In the Open Singles, Philip had produced some excellent results during the season, but on this Payne (Henton) comfortably beat Rob Millard (Godney) in the fmal to occasion they were unable to cope with the men's singles fmalists, who remain unbeaten in all Mendip matche's this season. Other events: won comfortably in straight games. Division 1: John Marsh beat Martin Rumary Sally Russell, who celebrated her fifteenth birthday in April, was Division 2: Ray Gallop beat Dave Marshall by far the most successful player on the day, with four title successes, Division 3: Julian Walton beat Roy Townsend accounting for Caroline Perkins in the Ladies Singles, taking the ladies Juniors: Rob Millard beat Colin Butterworth doubles in partnership with Muriel Cox, beating Paul Smith in the Junior Cadets: Andrew Rumary beat John Summers singles, and then teaming lip with Smith to edge out Joe Trippett and Paul Adams in the Junior Doubles. In the Yeovil Closed the major surprise was the defeat of the No.1 seed Meanwhile Trippett and Adams sustained their own personal Alan Russell in the Junior singles fmal by unseeded Rob Horton in a vendetta, with Adams taking both the Trevor Mumford Memorial Under closely fought match. 14 singles, and with the aid of aone point advantage, the Premier Division The tournament is, as always, an armual outing for the Sadler Handicap Singles - a sure sign that both these young players will feature 'clan', Lee and Tina winning the men's and ladies singles respectively in the county rankings for some years to come. and teaming up to win the Open doubles. Even the 'Head of the Clan' Jim At Veteran level, Michael Edwards registered a third win in the managed to pick up a trophy, being runner up in the Veterans eventto Ray Over 40 singles, and then joined his beaten opponent Phil Slade to take Gallop. the corresponding doubles. The Over 50 singles went to Dennis Millman, . In the next issue, a review of the County Closed and if space who failed to make it a double when in the fmal of the Over 60s, that permIts, a summary of the exciting happenings at the County GM to be tenacious competitor John Gandolfi gained revenge for an earlier defea . held in July. I can't wait. That's all for this season from the cider apple Finally, Bill Allen, losing finalist in the Over 50's, joined Ken Bussey to county, good drinkin' and hope to see some of you next season. have their names inscribed on the doubles trophy. Sally Russell, who came within two points ofwinning the Northants Women's Top 12 last year, made no mistake this time, with victory over the holder Margaret Maltby. The talented junior won in straight games without ever being behind, hitting winners on both wings as she easily breached the normally safe defence of her highly rated opponent. Up and down the county the season has virtually ended, with the SUFFOLK former Well Connected side ofChrist Handshaw, Graeme McKim, Andy H F JNewman Edmonds, Andy Trott and Richard Elliott, supplemented by Adrian Roper, and now playing as Higham Band in both Wellingborough and SINCE TIlE LAST notes were written, we have completed our County Kettering, and under the barmer of Barclaycard in Northampton, having and Local League fixtures. taken all three league titles. Handshaw, the skipper and organiser, has a County-wise our Senior First team played their Division lA fixtures over two weekends and after a shakv start comoleted their matches at SCNeots. Our team regulars of Sue Welham, Stuart Palmer, John Kitchener and Richard Tanner, ably assisted by Janet Scoulding ane C. Division 4 is headed by St Pauls B and C, Clapham Deaf B are Sarah Davison (a surprising selection), and succeeded in keeping the side relegated. Division 5 is led by Wilton A ahead of Earlsfield C, Cenward in the Division for the next season. B are Wooden Spoonists. Magdalen Park B and C top the 6th Division The second team, under Malcolm Davis' leadership have finishe< with S Mitcham Dynamos bottom. Finally, Division 7 title winners are their season on an unfortunate note of having to concede their last matd Wilton A above XXIV D and Shene B propping up the whole of the away to Northamptonshire due to the late withdrawal of players an< league. Averages and closed results will be included next issue. insufficient time left to rearrange the match. Itlooks as if they will finist The ByfIeet and District League individual Championships were bottom of their Division 2C. once again ably organised by Phil Miller. Results as follows: The Junior first teams position in Division lA looks shaky despitt a final home victory against Derbyshire and their fate is awaited witt some trepidation. The Junior Second team finished their season in Division 2B with two good results against Norfolk, drawing 5-5 with the frrst and beating the second 7-3 at home in March. At this stage, the Executive Committee would like to thank all the SUSSEX players and those connected with the running of the teams for their John Woodford unstinting efforts on behalf of Suffolk this past season. Emma Corbetts, Lee Balaam and Matthew Clark have said goodbye EIGHT YEARS AT the top of the Sussex administration will end shortly to the Junior ranks after being associated with them for some five years, when Colin Hyland, well known referee and umpire outside the county, and we shall watch their progress in the Senior ranks with some interest, is set to bow out. as well as wishing them every success in their future careers. His successor is expected to be Dennis Reed, another ellperienced campaigner best known to many for his refereeing of the Stamc:o Suffolk County Inter-League Trophy 1992 sponsored Sussex Open for many years. The second year of competition for the Inter-League Trophy was staged The elevation of Dennis Reed will leave some gaps in the refereeing by the Bury St Edmunds League on 26th April 1992. The competing schedule for the Sussell events - some gentle arm twisting might be Leagues were Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Stowmarket and Lowestoft necessary. with Ipswich failing to make an appearance after submitting an entry fee. Meanwhile Ritchie Venner has snatched a hat-trick by winning the 111e basis of the competition being that players should not have played all-Sussex men's singles championship for the third time at Worthing. County or British League certainly led to a keenly competed event. The The Crawley ace stormed home 10-21,22-20,23-21 after surviving trophies were donated by the ETIA, McNeil Sports, Stix Sports, Suffolk two match points in the second game against Bexhill based' Adrian County TIA and the East Anglian Daily Times. Moore. The results were as follows: Major shock waves in the women's singles - Carol Hewett regained Juniors· Lowestof't the title she frrst won some ten years agol There is no doubt that her Men: Stowmarket frequent appearances at weekend open tQumaments have kept her gune Ladies: Stowmarket fmely tuned despite her many years of ellperience. Veterans - Bury St Edmunds with the overall winners being Bury St Sussex think they may have a rising star - Rosemary Rainton of Edmunds. Hastings. She reached the Sussex final losing 18,18 to Mn Hewett, but PS -It was a great pleasure to welcome Mike Watts and his good lady wife on the way she took out the favourite and No. 1 seed Teresa Moore, one to the Ipswich Finals and we hoped they enjoyed being our guests. of the best wins of her career for the Hastings girl. The 16 table tournament lasted 12 hours and was well organised for the first time by the Worthing and District TIA in association with Malcolm Francis, Sussex end the season with a bunch of high flying junion in the lower age groups - Joarma Bush-Harris (Brighton) and the Arundel pair Sarah Stedman and Kevin Doyle, not to mention the SUSsell junior SURREY champion, one of the youngest ever, Paul Butcher who is based at Terry Vance Haywards Heath. These four have a long time left in the juniorranlts and may be powerful opponents in the junior events through nellt season and IN TIlE TIlAMES Valley League Division 2 Rosehill 3 are champions the one to follow. with Chessington 3 second and Spellthome 2 third. Top of the averages is J Garland, closely followed by S Fawcett and J Brandon. Ashford TIC are running a Summer League from the middle of May. Thanks to John Fairweather for his reports and best wishes of finding a new job. In the Dulwich and District League Division I, Jaguars A retain their title from their B team. Division 2 was won by Irving Tigers who WILTSHIRE were 1 point ahead of Jaguars C. Bottom of Division 1 were Tulse Hill Laurie Selby and Grove were bottom of Division 2. The Division 1 doubles league was headed by Jaguars A and in Division 2 it was Irving Tigers. Top of the WINDS OF CHANGE swept through the Wiltshire Closed Senior Table averages were Sohail Mir and Rodney Farquharson in Division 1 and in Tennis Championships when only two ofthe eight titles at stake remained Division 2 it was A McDonald and D Doneghan. Results of the Closed in the same hands. Championships in the next issue. West Wilts player Trevor Lloyd engraved his name on the men's In the Wandsworth League the Division 1 champions are Earlsfield singles trophy for the first time when he blasted aside the day's giant­ B ahead of St Pauls A; relegated are S Mitcham Cobblers. In Division 3 killer the unseeded Mike Young in the fmal. Providence A win with S Mitcham Aces second and for the drop are XXlV Lloyd put out holder and top seed Terry Hruee in the semi finals and Young, playing in the tournament for the first time, ousted county player Oxfordshire 5-4 and hope for a better season next year (nice to see Janet Chris Bridges. Hunt and Helen Pogmore in the top 6 ladies veterans rankings, well done Young, who is in the anny and has recently been posted to both). Latest results from Junior matches show victories over Wiluhire Wiltshire, looked set to score another shock win when he took the openin g and Devon m's 8-2 and 10-0 respectively, whilst the Senior 2nds game ofa thrilling final. But Lloyd's detennination won him the next two defeated 8-2 at Gloucestershire, wind up their disappointing season, at garnes and the trophy. Yeovil on 4th April with matches against Somerset and Cornwall. A new name is also on the women's trophy. With the county's top Looks as though schools table tennis could be being given a boost two players - Claire Hunter and Brenda Lee of Swindon - not playing, with the Sports Council's"Adopt a School"policy, whichisbeinglooked Helen Frost who plays for Amesbury grabbed her chance at the title. She at on a regional and local basis. comfortahly defeated veteran Sylvia Morse in the final. But Sylvia had Competing with other sports after school is difficult but it would the consolation of retaining her veterans singles title against Aldboume's be nice to see some schools leagues in operation again. Gwen Hazell. Umpiring news sees the county with two newly qualified wnpires Terry Bmce won three titles in the tournament last season but only in Sandra Roden and Bob Wright, who plays locally for Thoms C in the managed to hang on to one of them -the veterans singles. He beat Brian Dudley League. A third Dudley wnpire/player, Trevor "I've gone..... Powell in two close games in the final. quiet for the Actors" Worton just failed to make it. CaIne's Mike Oxley donated a new cup for the veterans doubles­ Wednesday 10th June has been pencilled in as the date for the and promptly won it with his partner Basil Thompson. AGM for the Association, probably at Kidderminster Harriers FC. One of the most exciting finals came in the women's doubles. Think I've included everything I wanted to say except a thank you Youngster Tracy Youldon and Lorraine Cox just overcame the experience to everyone who has given me information to put in this colwnn and a of Mrs Morse and Mrs H87.ell in the deciding game. Trevor Lloyd scored thank you to you for bothering to read itll Like to finish with a few his second success of the day when playing with Alistair Pearson in the personal thoughts (sorry Bob .... again), England to win the Super men's doubles. The unseedt'.d Swindon players Alex Collar and Glen Division next season; Thorns to get a British League sponsor; Trevor Freeman ousted holders Bmee and Bill Moulding and were heading for Washington to step beating me so comfortably and county matches to be glory when they took the opening game of the final. But they couldn't played on proper days, not over weekends. Well, 3 out of4's not bad is keep up the pressure and lost the next two games. Helen Frost also won it? a second event. She partnered Dave Russell to victory in the mixed doubles and prevented Lloyd, teamed with Gwen Hazell, taking his third title. The county's Closed Junior tournament might well be renamed the YORKSHIRE Tim and Tracy Show. For Swindon youngsters Tim O'Mahoney and Rea Balmford Traey Youldon walked away with no fewer than seven titles. Tim chalked up four championships. His best win came in the Under 17 singles when THE HECTIC BOUT oftournaments continued with 'second instabnent' he beat Stuart Fry, the holder, in a three game thriller. of the Yorkshire Closed, when th~ men's events were played in the excellent conditions of the York Railway Institute. Mick Stead was the 1991/2 champion, the Bradford man celebrating his 18 place rise in the ranking list to No. 37 with wins over Nicky Davies (Harrogate - semi final) and Scottish International Anwar Majid (York) WORCESTERSHIRE at the last hurdle. Ken Walton Richard Priestley made it a double for the wool city with a win over Mick Famill (Hull) in the Veterans singles, while Sheffield brothers WITH THIS BEING my final rcport of the season (and possibly of all Andrew and Stephen Horsfield claimed the men's doubles honours as time) I hope to pack in as much 'info' as possible. Pride of place must well as reaching the final of a marathon Team event. where they went go to Ron Buttcrton, evergreen Bromsgrove veteran, who was in sparkling down to Davies and Mike Harrison (Hull). fonn at the league's recent Championships. 25 years after last winning The Sheffield Closed saw two men from the Championship the men's singles, Ron decided that he should stop messing about and win chasing Dial House club battle out the final of the mens singles withClive it again, which he did, defeating Martin Madkins, from Studley Road SC Guest retaining the title he won last season with a victory over David 22-20,21-19 in the final. Rayner. Men's Doubles and Veterans titles also came Ron's way, and In the ladies final Josette Ryalls beat Helen Broomhead, while the defeat in the Mixed Doubles final, by Margaret Dignum and Terry two finalists in both men's and ladies teamed up to take the doubles Rawlings spoiled the perfect happy ending. Nevertheless, very well done honours and Josette added a third erown as she paired with Rayner for the Ron. mixed doubles. Margaret Dignum collected the ladies crown, defeating Helen Another to retain a Closed title won 12 months ago was Dewsbury's Pogmore deuce in the third, whilst at the other end of the scale, Edward Nicky Rider, who edged home in a nailbiter against Peter Tucker -18, 20, Schwalbe proved too strong for Stevc Marshman, in the Junior final. Roy 19, and here again the two finalists joined forces to take the men's doubles Greenhill defcated Petcr Jobes in the Handicap event, to complete a good past Harrison TTC c1ubmates Richard Lightowler - Phil Thompson. day's table tennis, by all accounts. Also collecting two winners trophies was Stuart Milnes, who Budding Table Tcnnis News rcport writcr and women's British added the Burton Cup to the Veteran singles award. League Committee member Sandra Roden, did a stint of Radio Kent Top coach Pete Garvey, well known on the tournament circuit as reporting, during the first ladies British League weekend at the Crystal mentor to Engl~d's top Junior girl Sally Marling, is to take over as chief Leisure Centre, Stourbridge. Local station Radio WM spoke to Sandra coach following the resignation of Peter Taylor and he will have an 'live' on the Saturday morning and with this in mind she now tells me that enthusiastic team working with him to bring out the best from the she is available for supennarket openings, personal appearances etc etc!!! bubbling group of young players who are now beginning to make their County News the Veterans lost once again, this time to presence felt beyond the confines of the area. Great weekend's coaching

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PAGE 19 Yorkshire retain Junior title 16 MATCHES were played at Batley Sports Centre to complete the Junior Premier programme. Yorkshire and Devon had equal points after the first series. It seemed obvious that the Yorks/ Devon clash in the final Round on Sunday would decide the championship. However in the very first round the scene changed somewhat when Middlesex made a great effort to force a draw with Yorkshire. The Yorkshire girls - Sally Marling and Caroline Bentley - won their 4 events easily. The match started with David Baker (Mi) beating Darren Lindley 21 and 20! Middlesex lost only 1 boys event - Richard Smith (Y) beat Dov Katz 17 and 19. The vital Yorks/Devon clash came with Devon now needing just a point to take the title. The pressure was on of course with Sally Marling and Kate Goodall (Y) winning their 4 events without dropping a game. Alex Perry (Dv) won his 2 matches with ease and Jonathan May (Dv) (ranked 30) did very well to get a win over Robert Sharp (ranked 13) -12, 20, 20! The disappointment for Devon must have been Adrian Vincent losing to Yorkshire's Sally Marling Darren Lindley (-19,19, -191) and to Richard Smith (14 and 21). Yorkshire got a 7-3 win and retain the SENR lA: 12 final matches were played at St. 8 matches played at Westlands, Yeovil to Junior Premier Championship. The Yorks, girls ­ Neots T.T. Club over weekend 12/13 April. Both complete the Div. Glamorgan started out as the Sally Marling, Kate Goodall and Caroline Bentley ­ the Derbyshire and Staffs teams were unbeaten only team with full points and maintained this went through the whole of the Championships from the first series but Staffs had gained a 5 sets after their first 2 matches. But in their last match season without losing a match. In this context lead which was crucial. The Derby/Staffs clash they went 2-nil down to Someset. Glam. came Gemma Schwartz (Bk) did well to take Sally was obViously going to deCide the Championship. back to 4-5 and then Steven Gill (Gn) did very well Marling to 15 in the 3rd game. It came in the first Round on Saturday and to beat Ron Weatherby (So) 19, -21, 18 to secure a Middlesex had another hard match against Derbyshire really needed a win. The match scores draw. Glam. become worthy champions and will Essex and this resulted in a draw. Chris Sladden alternated with neither team gaining the be in Div. 1 next season. Mark Simon (Gn) went (E) beat Richard Hyacinth 16 and 19 and in the ascendancy. Derby went ahead 5-4 when Nicola through the season unbeaten and Joanne Lee (Gn) final event DaVid Baker (Mi) beat Wayne Mitchell Deaton beat Jill Harris at 11 in the 3rd game but lost in only her very last match of the season ­ 19, -22, 18 to get the draw. Essex and Middlesex Craig Bakewell (St) made no mistake with a 2 going down to Melonie Carey (So) -19, -11. both had a close match against Surrey. The Surrey straight win over Martin Kinsella to get the draw. team played throughout the series with only 1 girl John Holland and Bradley Billington (Dy) won their SENR 2e· Norfolk 2 Herts 8 Beds 2 4 but lost to both Essex and Middlesex only at 4-6. 4 events. A vital event proved to be Helen Lower's Essex 2 6 Surrey fought well in both matches and lost (St) 20 and 20 win over Nicola Deaton. It was then Herts beat Norfolk 2nds 8-2 and completed their narrowly as following results show - Darren Blake too much for Derby to haul back the 5 events lead season with maximum points. John Taylor and (Sy) lost to Chris Sladden (E) -13, 19, -19 - Diana and, with Staffs beating Warwickshire 9-1 and Emma Hurling were key players for Herts both Chan (Sy) lost to Shelley Ruocco (E) 13, -18, -20­ Yorks 2nds 10-nil they became worthy champions finishing with 100% records. Maria Williams (He) Darren Blake (Sy) lost to Richard Hyacinth (Mi) and will feature in the Premier Division next had a close match with Ruth Acourt (Nk) winning -14,12, -20 - Stephen Lampkin (Sy) lost to David season. at 23 in 3rd game. Another tight one was John Baker (Mi) 11, -19, -19. Suffolk put up a good fight to stay in Division Cockburn's win over John Lennon 19, -20, 20! In the final Round Warwickshire needed a 1. In their drawn match with Cambs. they won 3 Essex 2nds visited Beds 2nd and a 6-4 win made point from their match with Lancs to avoid events at 19 in the 3rd game. Cambs. also got a them runnlilrs-up in thiS Div. relegation. Warwicks started well and led 4-2. draw with Leics. when Keith Richardson (Ca) had Lynsey Thornton (La) turned the scales with a 13 2 straight wins over Chris Rogers and Dave SENE 2D' Dorset 1 Berks 2 9 Hants 1 5 in 3rd win over Joanne Groves. Darryl Meredith Gannon John Holland (Dy), Bradley Billington (Dy) Sussex 3 5 (La) had a surprisingly easy 10 and 15 win over and Helen Lower (St) went through the season's Berks 2nds visited Dorset and needed an 8-2 win Steven Meddings and Lancs went on to win 6-4 to programme unbeaten. to pip Surrey 2nds for the championship. They did escape relegation and seal Warwickshire's fate it in style with a 9-1 win. Gemma Schwartz (Bk) who will be demoted with Berkshire. FULL RESULTS lost only once during the season. Hants v Sussex Wa 8 Nd 2 Dy 8 Ca 2 3rds was a hard fought match with 6 events going FULL RESULTS Wa 2 Dy 8 Dy 5 St 5 to a deCider. Tony Murrell (Sx) beat Graham La 2 E 8 Y 10 Bk 0 St 9 Wa 1 Sk 7 Nd 3 Lynch (Ha) 18, -15, 18 to force a draw. Sarah Dv 9 E 1 Y 7 Dv 3 Y2 6 Le 4 Nd 2 Y2 8 Hammond (Ha) went through the season Bk 2 Dv 8 Dv 8 La 2 Y2 0 St 10 Ca 5 Sk 5 unbeaten. La 2 Y 8 Sy 7 Bk 3 Le 6 Sk 4 Ca 5 Le 5 Mi 5 Y 5 Wa 4 Mi 6 SENB 3A: Northants 2 0 Notts 10 Hunts 8 Bk 2 Wa 8 Wa 4 La 6 SENR 2A: Che. 2 Lancs. 2 8 Lincs. 3 Clwyd2 Sy 7 Wa 3 E 6 Sy 4 Cumbria 7 Notts. had a great season concluding with a 10-nil Mi 6 Sy 4 E 5 Mi 5 Lancs. 2nds completed a successful season with win over Northants 2nds. They did not lose even 1 maximum points after the 8-2 defeat of Cheshire. mens event throughout the seasonI But it came FINAL LEAGUE TABLE Zoe Buchanan (Ch) did well to beat Amanda close when Mark Green (Ng) beat Mick Spear (Np) P W D L F A PTS Winskill at 22 in the 3rd game. Paul Hutchings 15, -18, 22. Hunts got their 2nd win of the season Y 7 6 1 0 55 15 13 (La) played in all matches and got a 100% record. with an 8-2 victory over Clwyd. There was a hard Dv 7 6 D 1 52 18 12 Cumbria visited Lincoln and came away with a 7­ fought match when C. Robson (Cw) beat Jason Mi 7 4 2 1 42 28 10 3 win. Julie Stitch (Cu) (nee McLean) was another Adams 19, -19, 19. E 7 4 1 2 40 30 9 player with a 100% record. Sy 7 3 0 4 31 39 6 SENE 3B: Gwent 7 Essex 3 3 La 7 1 1 5 22 48 3 SENE 2B: So 5 Co 5 So 8 W02 2 Co 8 Essex 3rds went into this match haVing won all 5 Wa 7 1 0 6 22 48 2 Av2 2 Av2 3 Gn 7 Gn1D Gs 0 Gn 5 So 5 matches with Gwent 1 point in arrears. It was the Bk 7 0 1 6 16 54 1 Co 8 Av2 2 Av2 5 Gs 5 Gwent team who got well on top and went into a

PAGE 20 4-1 lead. At that stage Dave Buck (Gw) robbed JUNR. 2D: Sussex 9 Middx 2 1 Berks 2 close match when Geoff Bax (He) beat Jim Sizer Steve Rand of his unbeaten record with a 14 and Bucks 9 Hants 1 8 Hants 2 2 16. -14. 24. The teams, 2nd and 3rd in the Table. 17 Win to put Gwent further ahead. Gwent won 7­ Bucks completed a very successful season with a met with Warwicks beating Beds 6-3. Pat McCabe 3 and won the championship and promotion. 9-1 win over Berks 2nds. They dropped only 1 0Na) lost only once during the season. Norfolk Shelley Ruocco (E) had a good -19, 19,19 win point, won the championship and deserve their 2nOO won their first match - the Victims being over Jane Hunter (Gw). promotion. Bucks NO.1 Neil Bigrave went through Northants 2nds. But it was a very close thing with the season losing only 1 event. Sussex beat Derek Wortley (Nk) beating Dave Marsh (Np) -21, lA: Staffs 2 Yorks 2 8 Durham 8 Middx. 2nds 9-1, finished as runners-up having JUNR. 18.211 North1!nts 2 Suffolk 8 Derbys 2 Clwyd 6 lost only to Bucks. Donna Granville won the 2 N'berland 4 events for Hants 2nds against the Hants 1st team. VETS 2C: Surrey 3 7 Middx. 2 2 Essex 3 8 ~:~:~:~: Staffs having won all 6 matches met Yorks 2nds who were 2 points in arrears. For Yorks to Win the VETS lA: Northants 1 2 axon 7 Glos 6 championship they had to win 8-2. They certainly Norfolk 3 !:l~ i~t:iiir~H.~si~~:!{~h~uc:k:m:~~;~::1 .~.~.:.! ::::~:1;::~:! set about the task and won the first 2 events 11 Dave Harvey came into the Glos. team. which ::...... :..;:i, and 10 and 6 and 14. Nicola Meddings (St) was a vital factor in their 6-3 win over Norfolk. on points. Each team had a big win with Bucks steadied things with a 16 in 3rd win over Nicola Dave was involved in 3 of the wins. But this did getting the rewards being just 2 events ahead of Silburn. But then Yorks went through to 8-1 to win not save the team from relegation with Northants. Essex 3 and 1 further ahead of Surrey 3. Over the the title. Richard Tilley (St) won the final event who were beaten 7-2 by axon. Arthur Chilvers season their results were:­ Carolyn Bentley (Y) went through the season involved in 3 wins for axon. Bucks beat Surrey 3 - lost to Essex 3 unbeaten for Yorkshire. Essex 3 beat Bucks - lost to Surrey 3 Surrey 3 beat Essex 3 - lost to Bucks JUNR. lB: Surrey 2 8 Devon 2 2 Surrey 2 6 (all results 5-41) Glam 4 Glam 6 Devon 2 4 Glos 2 Essex 2 8 Hertshad already won this Div. Surrey 2nOO In the first event of the Surrey/Middx match completed their season with 2 good wins. Vanya expedite was called at 10-8 in the first game1Who Santic (Sy), coming into the team in January, won was involved? - Ron Langheim and Tony Taylor. all her matches. Essex 2nds 8-2 win over Glos. Ron Langheim was the victor with scores 17, -5. gave them the runners-up spot. 5! JUNR. 2A: Lancs 2 9 Ches 2 1 Ches 9 VETS 2D: Hants 8 Glos 2 1 Berks 2 4 Avon Staffs 2 1 Notss 9 Leics 1 Derbys 2 0 Warwicks 2 10 (Conceded) 5 Cheshire 1st team capped a great season with a 9­ Wilts 2 2 Dorset 2 7 1 win over Staffs 2nds, the team third in the Somerset had already won this Div. with 6 wins. Table. Ches. won all 7 matches and dropped just Hants 8-1 Win over Glos 2nds confirmed them as 8 eventsI All the Ches. players performed well and runners-up and Glos. to demotion. The match both Clare and Mark Newns got 100% wins. ended with Maurice Shave (Ha) beating Peter Notts. 9-1 win over Leics. gave them the runners­ Wood -14, 21, 20! The Berks 2/Avon match was a up spot. Lancs 2nd also got a 9-1 win - over Ches. real tussle with Avon winning events at 22 and 19 2nds. In this match Glen Payne (La) beat Richard in deciding games. Dave Price (Av) lost to Peter Jones -19, 20, 20. Bradley 22 and 21 but. with match score 4-4, beat Ian Schwartz 11 and 17. JUNR, 2B: Essex 3 9 Cambs 1 Beds 6 Lines Dave Harvey 4 VETS 3A: Northants' 3 1 Warwicks 2 8 Suffolk 2 5 Norfolk 1 5 Suffolk 2 7 Herts 2 6 Herts 4 3 VETS lB: Dorset 8 Essex 21 Middx.3 Norfolk 2 3 Norfolk 1 7 Herts 2nOO 3 Warwicks 2nOO beat Northants 3rds 8-1, went Essex 3rd concluded with a good 9-1 win over Berks 6 Kent 2 8 Sussex 2 1 Surrey 2 4 through the season unbeaten and won the Cambs. and finished with 12 points. The Norfolk Wilts 5 Divisional championship. The mixed doubles was 1st team dropped their first point to Suffolk 2nOO Dorset made no mistake in their last match with Shaun Parsley suffering his first defeat. But beating Essex 2nds 8-1 to take the title and a close match with Barry O'Brien/Ann Uoyd Norfolk ended the season with a 7-3 win over promotion to Premier Div. Both Tony Clayton and beating Mike Pond/Dorothy Marsh at 23 in the Herts 2nds to the championship and promotion. Joyce Coop (Do) won 100% in singles and deciding game. doubles! Berks did well to beat Middx 6-3 and JUNR, 2C: Cornwall 5 Gwent 5 Avon 4 take the runners-up spot. John Smith won 2 VETS 3B: Essex 4 7 Wilts 4 2 Berks 4 6 Worcs 6 Devon 3 1 Gwent 9 Somerset 5 singles for Middx. Terry Bruce and Bill Moulding Herts 3 3 Wilts 5 Cornwall 5 Worcs 5 got the 5 events for Wilts. in the defeat of Surrey Essex 4 finished with a "clean sheet" after their 7­ 5 matches played at Bath Sports Centre to 2nOO. Surrey 2nOO and Sussex 2nds are for 2 defeat of Wilts 4. Essex dropped only 7 events complete the fixtures. The Gwent team was demotion. over their 5 matches. John Nash won the 2 events unbeaten and Cornwall had dropped just 1 point. for Wilts. Berks 4 had a good 6-3 Win over higher The teams met and a draw resulted. At 4-4 Stacey VETS 2A: Staffs 4 Notts 5 Clwyd 4 N'land 5 placed Herts 3. The mens doubles was close with Thomas (Gw) got a vital 15 in 3rd win over Rachel Notts win over Staffs, achieved when John Ellis C. Wilkes/Morten beating K. Hartridge/D. Caulder Boon and then James Phillips (Co) beat Paul beat Martin Pickles in the final event, gives them 14. -21. 21. Hadley 19 and 18 for the draw. Gwent later beat the runners-up spot. Clwyd put up a good fight Devon 2nds 9-1 to become Divisional champions against N'berland. They went into a 2-nillead but VETS 3C: Dorset 3 4 Hants 2 5 Herts 5 1 and earn promotion. Wores., who had dropped 2 the Northerners came back to 4-4 and Maurice Berks 3 8 Wilts 3 5 Herefords 4 points, got a 6-4 win over Avon. They met Cheek (Nd) got the victory with a 19 and 16 win Hants 2 unbeaten during the season after a Cornwall and, by virtue of a 5-5 draw, pipped over Philip Jones narrow 5-4 over Dorset 3rds. Bob Cox (Ha) Cornwall for the runners-up spot. Rachel Boon involved in 3 wins and finished with 100%. Wilts 3 won 2 events for Cornwall but Carrie Hunt (Wo) VETS 2B: Hunts 0 Herts 9 Warwicks 6 Beds 3 put up a good fight before losing -19, 17, -18. Northants 2 4 Norfolk 2 5 beat Herefords 5-4 and got the runners-up spot. Wilts came back from a 3-5 deficit against Herts secured the championship and promotion Margaret Newcombe (Hr) won her singles and the Somerset for a draw. with the 'whitewash' of Hunts. There was a mixed doubles with Richard Owens.

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PAGE 21 :::::::: ~~mm FINAL LEAGUE TABLES SEASON 1991 -92 :::::::: Compiled by Leslie Smith 1ililili ...... :::::::: :.:.:.:. SENIORS SENIORS (C/td) .:.;.;.: :::::::: Premier Division P W D L F A Pts Division 3B P W D L F A Pts :.:.:.:...... Devonshire 7 5 1 1 48 22 11 Gwent 6 5 1 0 44 16 11 ...... :::::::: Lancashire 7 5 1 1 43 27 11 Essex 3rd 6 5 0 1 38 22 10 ;.:.:.:. :::::::: Middlesex 7 5 0 2 51 19 10 Kent 6 4 1 1 39 21 9 ;::::::: Yorkshire 7 4 2 1 41 29 10 Hertfordshire 2nd 6 2 1 1 39 21 9 :::::::: Surrey 7 2 3 2 34 36 7 Buckinghamshire 2nd 6 1 2 3 27 33 4 :.:.:.:. Berkshire 7 1 2 4 28 42 4 Hampshire 2nd 6 1 1 4 24 36 3 ...... :.:.:.: Sussex 7 1 1 5 27 43 3 Cornwall 2nd 6 0 0 6 7 53 0 :::::::: Bedfordshire 7 0 0 7 8 62 0 ~mm~ :::::::: JUNIORS :::::::: Division tA Premier Division 57 ~~~~~~~~ Staffordshire 7 6 1 0 13 13 Yorkshire 7 6 1 0 55 15 13 Derbyshire 7 6 1 0 49 21 13 Devonshire 7 6 0 1 52 18 12 Cambridgeshire 7 3 2 2 33 37 8 Middlesex 7 4 2 1 42 28 10 l~l~l!l! Leicestershire 7 3 1 3 37 33 7 Essex 7 4 1 2 40 30 9 :::::::: Suffolk 7 2 2 3 32 38 6 Surrey 7 3 0 4 31 39 8 ;::::::: Warwickshire 7 2 1 4 29 41 5 Lancashire 7 1 1 5 22 48 3 Yorkshire 2nd 7 2 0 5 26 44 4 ~;;~~~~~ Warwickshire 7 1 0 6 22 48 2 ".:.:.:.: Northumberland 7 0 0 7 17 53 0 Berkshire 7 0 1 6 16 54 1 :;:~:~:~: ...... '~j~j~j1: Division tB Division tA Essex 7 7 0 0 59 11 14 Yorkshire 2nd 7 5 2 0 51 19 12 ::::::::: Avon 7 6 0 1 46 24 12 Staffordshire 7 6 0 1 49 21 12 :~~m~~~ Sussex 2nd 7 4 0 3 37 33 8 Clwyd 7 5 1 1 44 26 11 7 3 34 36 8 :.:.;.;. Buckinghamshire 4 0 Northumberland 7 3 1 3 34 36 7 Devonshire 2nd 7 2 1 4 32 38 5 Durham 7 2 1 4 32 38 5 ~~~m~~ Middlesex 2nd 7 2 1 4 31 39 5 :::::::: Derbyshire 7 2 1 4 28 42 5 ...... Worcestershire 7 2 0 5 24 46 4 Suffolk 7 2 0 5 23 47 4 Wiltshire 7 0 0 7 17 53 0 Northamptonshire 7 0 0 7 19 51 0 11jljl!1 Division 2A ::::::::...... Lancashire 2nd 5 5 0 0 43 7 10 Division tB ...... 29 21 7 Cheshire 5 3 1 1 Hertfordshire 7 6 0 1 50 20 12 27 Cumbria 5 3 0 2 23 6 Essex 2nd 7 5 0 2 50 20 10 Leicestershire 2nd 5 2 1 2 27 23 5 Glamorgan 7 4 1 2 38 32 9 (89-77) Il!l!ll! 17 Warwickshire 2nd 5 1 0 4 33 2 Kent 7 3 3 1 38 32 9 (86-75) Lincolnshire 5 0 0 5 11 39 0 Surrey 2nd 7 4 0 3 40 30 8 Devonshire 3rd 7 2 1 4 30 40 5 Gloucestershire 7 1 1 5 23 47 3 III Division 2B Oxfordshire 7 0 0 7 11 59 0 Glamorgan 5 4 1 0 36 14 9 Somerset 5 2 3 0 31 19 7 lllllill Cornwall 5 2 2 1 28 22 6 Division 2A 4 Avon 2nd 5 1 2 2 24 26 Cheshire 1st 7 7 0 0 62 8 14 Gloucestershire 5 1 1 3 18 32 3 Nottinghamshire 7 6 0 1 52 18 12 1 4 13 37 1 Worcestershire 2nd 5 0 Lancashire 2nd 7 5 0 2 42 28 10 Staffordshire 2nd 7 4 0 3 35 35 8 Division 2C Cheshire 2nd 7 3 0 4 24 46 6 III Hertfordshire 6 6 0 0 47 13 12 Warwickshire 2nd 7 1 1 5 27 43 3 :~:~:~:~: Essex 2nd 6 5 0 1 39 21 10 Derbyshire 2nd 7 1 0 6 20 50 2 Northamptonshire 6 4 0 2 36 24 8 Leicestershire 7 0 1 6 18 52 1 Bedfordshire 2nd 6 1 2 3 27 33 4 (69-69) Norfolk 6 1 2 3 27 33 4 (62-78) Cambridgeshire 2nd 6 1 2 3 24 36 4 Division 2B Suffolk 2nd 6 0 0 6 10 50 0 Norfolk 1st 7 6 1 0 54 16 13 Essex 3rd 7 6 0 1 56 13 12 Hertfordshire 2nd 7 3 1 3 38 32 7 Division 2D Uncolnshire 7 3 1 3 37 33 7 Berkshire 2nd 5 4 0 1 31 19 8 Suffolk 2nd 7 2 3 2 34 36 7 Surrey 2nd 5 4 0 1 29 21 8 Bedfordshire 7 3 1 3 32 38 7 Hampshire 5 2 2 1 30 20 6 Norfolk 2nd 7 1 1 5 20 50 3 Sussex 3rd 5 2 1 2 28 22 5 Cambridgeshire 7 0 0 7 8 61 0 Oxfordshire 5 1 1 3 21 29 3 Dorset 5 0 0 5 11 39 0 Division 2C Gwent 7 6 1 0 48 22 13 Division 3A Worcestershire 7 5 1 1 49 21 11 Nottinghamshire 5 5 0 0 39 11 10 Cornwall 7 4 3 0 46 24 11 Hertfordshire 3rd 5 3 1 1 35 15 7 Avon 7 3 1 3 41 29 7 ~~~~~~~~ Staffordshire 3rd 5 3 1 1 30 20 7 Somerset 7 3 1 3 38 32 7 ...... Huntingdonshire 5 2 0 3 25 25 4 Wiltshire 7 1 2 4 28 42 4 :::::::: Northamptonshire 2nd 5 0 1 4 14 36 1 Devonshire 3rd 7 1 1 5 21 49 3 Clwyd 5 0 1 4 7 43 1 Dorset 7 0 0 7 9 61 0 ljlj!!lj PAGE 22 Division.2D Division 3B :~:~:~:~ :.:.:.:. Buckinghamshire 7 6 1 0 53 17 13 Essex 4th 5 5 0 38 7 10 Sussex 1st 7 6 0 1 59 11 12 Hertfordshire 3rd 5 3 2 29 16 6 :~:~:~:~ Hampshire 1st 7 4 2 1 39 31 10 Berkshire 4th 5 3 2 23 22 6 :::::::: :::::::: Sussex 2nd 7 4 0 3 40 30 8 Sussex 4th 5 2 3 20 25 4 :::::::: Middlesex 2nd 7 2 1 4 33 37 5 Bedfordshire 2nd 5 2 3 15 30 4 ...... Surrey 3rd 7 2 0 5 23 47 4 Wiltshire 4th 5 0 5 10 35 0 ~~~~~~~~. Hampshire 2nd 7 2 0 5 18 52 4 '...... Berkshire 2nd 7 0 0 7 15 55 0 Division 3C .:::::::: Hampshire 2nd 6 6 0 43 11 12 m~m~ VETERANS Wiltshire 3rd 6 5 1 30 24 10 ...... Premier Division P W L F A Pts Berkshire 3rd 6 4 2 35 19 8 ~~m} Cheshire 7 7 0 49 14 14 Dorset 3rd 6 3 3 30 24 6 ...... 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JAGS won Division 3 South by beating Ashlord Jonathan Taylor proved to be the trump card on (Middlesex) 6-2 without their NO.1 Derek Holman. the day beating John Holland and Steve Dorking Farhat Rasul beat Andy Shepherd and Neil comfortably. for the May finale Grove only need Charles in a 'Good, clean, well-mannered and to take two games when they take on Peniel at good-humoured match.' Meanwhile Linda Farrow Market Drayton. whitewashed NFD Grove IV although six games Bathwick Tyres found less than expected went to three. KeVin Hodgson looked a little resistance from an under-strength Ellenborough. Unlucky losing to Duncan Taylor -19, -19 and Graham Sandley beat Paul Lewis and Alex Perry John Payne 14, -14, -19. Susan Buddell won her in three while Dipak Topiwala beat Adrian Moore two to help DML White Hart Launceston III to a and lost to Paul Giles. John Lennon and Chris 7-1 win over Alpha Southampton. Tony Catt beat Marlow appeared to be out of their depth. young Jonathan May lor consolation. Parkside Dragons Newport unexpectedly took both points Toyota trophy Irom Rejects II. Darren Blake was in fine lorm Ellenborough II, in Division 1 South, found against two contrasting styles. His brother Jason themselves 0-5 down against Larkhall. Brian kept everyone guessing, eventually losing to Garroway found end of season form to beat Jon Byron Davies -12, 4, -17 and Laura Collier 17, -4, Proffitt and Nicky McKoy although the latter beat -17. Mike Loveder secured a surprise win over Dave Harding 6 and 17. Bathwick Tyres II and Laura Collier lollowed by a surprise deleat by NFD Grove III shared the points alter the latter Tony Holmes 6, -21, -17 having recovered Irom 9­ led 4-2. Steve Slater sailed home with support 20 to 21-20 in the 2nd gameI from Stuart Richards and Malcolm Green. DML Vale Royal Warrington whitewashed Lileline White Hart Launceston coasted to victory against Developments Crusaders Lincoln in Division 3 a 3-man Victoria Park Mazda. George Evans took North and just two games went to three. Vymura some consolation in beating Carol Giles in three International II trailed 0-2 against Ormesby but games. Colley Toyota wrapped things up with a Grove's trump card Jonathan Taylor recovered to win 5-3. John Hope beat the 5-3 victory against Horsham Dolphins to collect Wilkinsons - Andrew and Peter. Chris Blake their predicted trophy. Steve Ward was untrou­ helped Borough 01 Sunderland win 6-2 against bled and two from Brian Jeanes earned a 4-2 East. John Burleton got his usual two from the Stephens NYSD II. Uxbridge Burton won 6-2 lead. Dave Barr found Ritchie Venner too •NO.3 spot but this was offset by his opposite away to Kinghurst Bribar. Pat McCabe at NO.3 consistent but he beat Tony Murrell to secure the number, Alan Radford, who beat Stephen made short work 01 Garry Pestka and Nicola points. Baggaley and Colin Bowler. Jill Harris beat Deaton for the two. Tim Shepherd was Uxbridge's Richard Darnell when Leckie visited BSG Man 01 the Match lor his important wins against Grove lose Brentwood - but Leckie lost the next seven! S. Taylor and S. Upson. NFD Grove II lost 3-5 to West WarWickshire in David Cole again looked impressive beating Tony Division 1 North. Two wins from Adrian Dixon, Jeynes and Jill who "put him under pressure'. including denting the record of Ian Stokes, plus PiJlinger Air Croydon led Rejects 3-0 only to lose two wins Irom Andy Rich, including one over 3-5. Simon Philips lought back beating Chris Ross FINAL RESULTS FROM Nigel Eckersley may prove priceless. Darren and Chris Knight. VRS Fareham flexed their Howarth helped Vymura International to a 7-1 muscles against luckless Jollille Poole who were 10 MAY 1992 win against Well Connected Menswear. Mark without Tony Clayton. Barry Hill took consolation Randle prevented a whitewash by beating in beating Mike Levene 14, -19, 23. Premier Andrew Horsfield in the last game. Mark With Linda Radlord starring at No.1, Fellows Illingsworth starred with wins over Brian Johns Cranleigh II beat BSG Brentwood II 5-3 in NFD Grove 8 5 Team Peniel and Eddie Wilkes as City of Leicester beat Division 3 East. She beat Peter Worthington and Burslem 5-3 in Division 2 North. Bribar Humber­ Ryan Savill. Team Peniel II and Norwich Foxwood side beat City of Leeds 6-2 with a good perform­ II shared the points with Keith Buers beating 1 North ance from Sally Marling. Derek Munt conceded Steve Sadd and Trevor Bunn with deuce games. only 33 points on the day. For NorWich Dave Lee beat Daniel Yardy and Alison Gower. Chelmslord League were beaten 5­ Vymura Int'l 5 3 Liverpool Amity horror! 3 by Levi's Westfield. Colin Luscombe caused Norwich Fox'd 0 8 W. Warwicks In Division 2 South-West Kent's Kleinwort Benson most damage Irom the NO.4 position. Led by NFD Grove 7 1 R M Lincoln Gillingham caned Hampshire's Amity Generation Richard Tanner Britannia Ipswich crushed II Fareham 7-1. Paul Rainford and Mark Brown Ellenborough III 8-0. Charlie Fulcher did well to played well. Edison beat Gunnersbury Triangle 6­ beat Dave Langham and Laz Brown. 2 with a surprise duck Irom Simon Rockall. Clive 1 South Carthy beat Chris Boothby -15, 13, 19. Darren OLOP lead Griffin helped Cheltenham Saracens to a 5-3 win OLOP beat Chan Construction 5-3 lor the lead in V Park Mazda 1 7 Ellenborough against DML White Hart Launceston II. Adrian Division 3 Midland. Dave Reeves led by beating Larkhall 3 5 Colley Toy'a Vincent resisted with two while Kevin Buddell Peter White and Tony Isaacs while Lindon Horsham Dols 5 3 Bathwick Tyr chipped in their other. Douglas resisted with wins against Mike Childs NFD Grove 5 3 Launceston David Buck was PoM when Colley Toyota II and Paul Savins. beat Horsham Dolphins II 5-3. Lee Thomas Ashlord (Kent) beat Lambeth 4 Topes 6-2 and deserves a mention - losing to Paul Barry 11, -15, we consequently wave goodbye to the south -19 and beating Keith Horton 22, -20, 20. London side. Javad Ameri to be congratulated on 2 North his perseverance. NFD Grove Colts, led by Trevor Milton Keynes in trouble Manning, overcame Larkhall 5-3. Devin Dolder B Sunderland 1 7 Leicester Despite their strength in depth City of Milton did well to beat Kent Veteran Tom Adams and Burslem 2 6 B Humberside Keynes stumbled towards the end, being held to Surrey's Richard Tanner. Claire Marshall a little City Leeds 4 4 Chan Const'n a draw by Fellows Cranleigh in Division 2 South unlucky to lose tWice narrowly in the third. In the Stephens 8 0 Yugo Cars

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Milton Keynes 3 5 Rejects Brentwood 1 7 LWestfield Chan Const'n 6 2 Grove colts P Air Croydon 4 4 VRS Fareham Team Peniel 3 5 Chelmsford L Larkhall 8 0 Lambeth 4 T iil!I!I!. Norwich Fox 2 6 Brit Ipswich Ashford Kent 3 5 Bathwick Tys ~~~~~~;~ Ellenborough 5 3 F CranIeigh Thorns 4 4 OLOP :::::::: :::::::: 2 South West 3 North 3 South mr Cheltenham S 5 3 Gillingham Kinghurst B 6 2 Ormesby Southampton NFD Grove IV AG2 Fareham 5 3 Colley Toy'a Vymura Int'l 4 4 VR Warrington Linda Farrow 7 1 JAGS ~mf Gunnersbury Ashford Midx P DNewport :::::::: Horsham Dois 5 3 LOC Lincoln 2 6 BSunderland 6 2 ;::::::: Edison 5 3 Launceston Stephens 2 6 Uxbridge (B) Rejects 6 2 Launceston

199 1/ 1992 FINAL LEAGUE TABLES II1I PREMIER P W D L F A PTS DMSION 2 (SOUTH EAST) P w D L F A PTS NFD Grove I 10 10 0 0 80 16 20 Edison 14 10 3 1 71 41 23 Team Peniel I 10 8 0 2 73 24 16 Cheltenham Saracens 14 9 4 1 69 43 22 ~~~~~1~ Yugo Cars I 10 5 0 5 52 58 10 KB Gillingham 14 9 3 2 77 35 21 Ellenborough I 10 3 1 6 40 66 7 Amity Gen. 2 Fareham 14 6 1 7 56 56 13 Bathwick Tyres I 10 3 0 7 39 70 6 Colley Toyota II 14 6 1 7 56 56 13 II"! Con Life St. Neots 10 0 1 9 29 79 1 Horsham Dolphins II 14 5 2 7 56 56 12 DML Launceston II 14 4 0 10 46 66 8 I~~~! Gunnersbury Triangle 14 0 0 14 17 95 0 DMSION 1 (NORTH) ~~~~~~~: NFD Grove II 12 11 0 1 79 17 22 DMSION 3 (NORTH) ~~~~~~~~~ Vymura International I 12 8 1 3 55 41 17 Vale Royal Warrington 14 9 5 0 82 30 23 ::::::::: West Warwickshire 12 8 0 4 61 35 16 Vymura International II 14 10 2 2 75 37 22 ...... , Well Connected Menswear 12 5 3 4 51 45 13 Borough of Sunderland II 14 9 3 2 62 50 21 t~~~~~ Liverpool 12 4 0 8 34 62 8 Uxbridge (Burton) 14 7 2 5 61 51 16 :~~~~~~~~ RM Lincoln 12 1 3 8 33 63 5 Stephens NYSD II 14 5 3 6 55 57 13 :~:~:~:~: Norwich Foxwood I 12 1 1 10 23 73 3 Ormesby 14 3 2 9 45 67 8 .:.:.:.: :::::::: Britannia Ipswich Resigned L D Crusaders 14 2 2 10 37 75 6 :::::::: Kinghurst Bribar 14 1 1 12 31 81 3 DMSION 1 (SOUTH) If Colley Toyota I 14 11 2 1 80 32 24 DMSION 3 (EAST) DML Launceston I 14 9 2 3 64 48 20 Levi's Wesfield 14 9 2 3 70 42 20 ~i~i~~~~ Horsham Dolphins I 14 8 3 3 71 41 19 Britannia Ipswich I 14 8 4 2 70 42 20 NFD Grove II 14 8 2 4 65 47 18 Chelmsford League 14 8 1 5 60 52 17 [1111111 Bathwick Tyres I 14 5 3 6 54 58 13 Fellows Cranleigh II 14 7 1 6 62 50 15 :::::::: Larkhall I 14 4 2 8 45 67 10 Norwich Foxwood II 14 5 4 5 58 54 14 Ellenborough II 14 2 1 11 40 72 5 Team Peniel II 14 6 2 6 57 55 14 VP Mazda 14 1 1 12 29 83 3 Ellenborough III 14 3 1 10 35 77 7 BSG Brentwood II 14 2 1 11 36 76 5 DIVISION 2 (NORTH) DMSION 3 (MIDLAND) II Stephens NYSD I 14 14 0 0 87 25 28 OLOPTTC 14 11 3 0 78 34 25 Bribar Humberside 14 8 2 4 64 48 18 Chan Construction II 14 11 2 1 73 39 24 11!1!1!1 Chan Construction I 14 6 4 4 66 46 16 Throns Dudley 14 6 2 6 64 48 14 :;:::::: City of Leicester 14 7 2 5 66 46 16 NFD Grove (Colts) 14 6 2 6 56 56 14 m~m~ Burslem 14 4 3 7 49 63 11 Bathwick Tyres III 14 5 3 6 53 59 13 Borough of Sunderland I 14 4 2 8 47 65 10 Larkhall II 14 5 2 7 55 57 12 Yugo Cars II 14 3 2 9 32 80 8 Ashford (Kent) 14 3 0 11 43 69 6 City of Leeds 14 1 3 10 37 75 5 Lambeth 4 Tops 14 1 2 11 26 86 4

DMSION 2 (SOUTH EAST) DMSION 3 (SOUTH) BSG Brentwood I 14 10 3 1 75 37 23 JAGS SC 14 12 0 2 80 32 24 City of Milton Keynes 14 9 2 3 65 47 20 Linda Farrow 14 11 1 2 80 32 23 II Pillinger Air Croydon 14 6 3 5 59 53 15 Ashford (Middx) 14 7 4 3 62 50 18 tm~: ::::::::: Rejects I 14 6 3 5 57 55 15 Rejects II 14 6 2 6 59 53 14 :.:.:.:.: Fellows Cranleigh I 14 5 4 5 56 56 14 NFD Grove IV 14 6 2 6 47 65 14 VRS Fareham 14 4 3 7 51 61 11 Parkside Dragons 14 5 1 8 51 61 11 :~I~~: Leckie TTC 14 3 4 7 50 62 10 DML White Hart Launceston 14 3 1 10 46 66 7 Jolliffe Poole 14 0 4 10 35 77 4 Alpha Southampton 14 0 1 13 23 89 1 ~1~~~ ~mm~ :~:~:~:~ .. . . !~~~I Schildkrot distributed by Butterfly ., ~~~~~~~~ :::::~: :::::::: ::::::::...... • • PAGE 25 Clean sweepJ9r Malcolm O. o NORTHERN MASTERS -- (rOll~- !'t. m(/' r games In the other semi and then • I I~I took the title by beating Holland, Apnl 25/26 » who had finally run out of steam 16, ~ 12 . ON arnVlng at the new (Huddersfleld) ThiS Win makes Corking the all venue of this tournament, my time leader of vetts 040ms titles with personal favourite of all the vetts, I 8, ahead of Henry Buist on 7. (Don't was amazed to see Derek Holman (If ~~ forget the Angroves you promised knocking up with....Mike Johns, who me for mentioning that Malcolm). had come all the way from Australia Editor Holland was still not and had slimmed down considerably finished with his giant-killing and since I last saw him some 13 years ended a wonderful personal weekend ago and is now a mere 4 stone by defeating no less an opponent overweight. than Derek Schofield in the 050MS Best win on Saturday was by final. Well done John, a tremendous Eileen Shaler over Doreen Schofield performance, especially considering 16, 9! and a good win for Pat all the work you had with the vetts Bassano over Joyce Coop 14, 19, but magazine to distract you. the best sight of the day was definitely of Pat's beautiful daughter Holland shines BARCLAY ESSEX 5 Claire. who was spectating! QUickly recovering from her loss lose to one. Meanwhile Corking was GRIMSBY EASTERN STAR 28/29 March to Eileen, Doreen then swept all beating Holman -20, 18, 10, with MASTERS March 21/22 before her and. on Saturday, took Holman well and truly 'Corkinged" in both the 040 and 050 WD with the 3rd game, any thoughts of THIS excellent tournament started on Connie Moran, then on Sunday the victory quickly being dispelled by Saturday morning with some very Adaptable 050WS. Doreen also reached the final Malcolm's uncanny ability to hit the tough groups including 1 of Paul of the 040WS beating Bassano in R2 net or the edge whenever he needed Collins (W), Cleve Judson (ru) and 17, 14 and the exciting crowd pleaser a point and surpassing even himself Gordon Chapman, the Ashford Henry Gillian Knightley -14,11,16. by managing to fool Holman to volley champion, failing to survive his ROUND ONE notable results: George A terrific match in R1 saw by hitting a very low ball into the net group! At the same time on the next Evans beat Peter Radford in a very Connie Moran beat the lovely rosy and somehow managing to use the table there was an exciting match close fight 2-1, Robin Stace beat cheeked young vett Carol Judson 19, net as a catapult with the ball between Connie Warren and Paolo -25, 19 in a classic match (at least shooting straight on to Derek's bat Beck with C.J. storming back from 0­ Chris Jacob 2-0, Wally Allanson beat according to Connie and Carol) (what uncanny accuracy Malcolm!) 5 down in the 3rd to win 17. -15, 17. Don Mcgilvray 2-0 on expedite, Moran then losing to Knightley 14, 12 Derek gave the vague impression of Saturday afternoon saw lively Les Henry Buist beat Frank Hams 2-0 in R2. The final was a repeat of the Darcy looking very sprightly in not fully appreciating this aspect of with Frank lucky to get 0, John group match with Eileen again beating Bill Brookman and some Malcolm's game. Taylor beat Derek Wood 2-0, Ken beating Doreen, perhaps thiS was the exciting battles in 040MDs. Beck/ Phillipson beat Gordon Chapman, first time ever that Doreen had been So to the final, which was rather Bartle had to work overtime to beat beaten twice by the same player in an anti-climax, a close match being 'funny batters" A. Perry/D. Meredith and nice to see a lady player Connie the same event. Well done Eileen! expected by most, but Mike's in 3rd and then playing Corking Moran competing and winning a So to 040MS and in R2 Don backhand loop. which had been Gibbs who came back very well in rollnd. Round 2 Evans went down to Mcgilvray beat Connie (Sir Les) devastating right through the 2nd game from 9-3 down to win 15, Brian Allison, Allanson beat Andy Warren -13,17,17, yet another bad tournament, deserted him and 20. Meads after losing the 1st, Dave Sunday result for CJ, I think anyone Malcolm blocked with superb control New vetts Peter Loxon/Dave Seaholme beat Phillipson, and a who has only seen him play on a with his backhand creating Winning (sumo) Roberts (Everton and sparkling performance by Paolo Beck Sunday would never imagine how he angles off very spinny loops, Liverpool supporters respectively!) beating super-looper Stace 11, 13. can playas in several scintillating winning 20, 14. having a great run beating Short/ Round 3 Gibbs beat Allanson, Buist displays in Bromley league matches So thats 9 vetts 040ms for Holman (conquerors of Wood/Jacob beat Allison 2-0, Taylor beat this season. Paul Collins beat our Malcolm and what with taking the 19 in 3rd) 2·0 and in sf DaVid Harse/ great editor John Holland 13, -11, 17 Seaholme and Beck won in a long XD with Carol Judson with a final Nat Richardson, the very uruucky and Norman Thewlis just beat Dave win over Short/Shaler -20, 12, 18 plus Dave Harse snapping a calf muscle struggle with Stan "the bat' Battrick ­ ...... (Sumo) Roberts 12, -17, 19. the MD one could say it was quite a and having to retire in 2nd at a game' 17. 11, 14. So to the semis and BUist In R3 John Millward, who always up. A very good performance in the successful weekend for him. haVing one of the longest matches of really enjoys his tt put up a very final by the newcomers, enjoying New expressions for tt shots his career eventually beating Taylor good display against Mike Johns themselves against winners Corking/ 2-1 in a tremendously hard fought getting 19, 17. Holman beat Andy I would like to propose a new Gibbs in only going down -10, 15, ­ Meads 5! 19. that master against name for 2 tt shots. When the ball 18. Well done lads. battle. Meanwhile, multi-talented chop Ralph Gunnion beat Matt touches the top of the net and So to Sunday and early results Gibbs was beating Beck 18, 18 Sheader 9, -17. 9 with Matt having to bounces on the opponents side and being Stuart Gibbs beating the despite Beck's 100% efforts, Gibbs hit every ball to take a game and the when a ball touches the edge these evergreen maestro Derek Schofield having his opponent on the noor 3 win of the round and the tournament shots have as long as I can and Tony Rigby beating Nat times, and the barriers taking a real was by "Stormin Norman" Thewlis remember been rather boringly called Richardson and Robin Stace, plus a hammering. over Mike Short 19, 17 with the shot a "net" and an "edge" respectively. good win by a very sharp Paolo Beck The final began with Gibbs of the championship at 20-19 in the over Cleve (of the mighty forehand) I though it would be much more looking a winner with scintillating 1st after Mike had bravely fought appropriate if the "edge" should be Judson 10, 21. Clive Morris back from 20-16, a fantastic shots including his speciality killing renamed the "Corking", particularly continued his superb season of at backhand kill out of nowhere by Buists kill from away from the table since playing Malcolm in the Yorks v least reaching the QF in each vetts Norman that Gomozkov would have giving him the 1st game. Did Buist Kent match and being "Corkinged" in tournament by beating Connie (Sir been proud of. Someone suggested have anything left after his exhaust­ the 1st game by 15 "edges" the 1st 14 Les) Warren 2-0. No surprise this, it that we should have a "Shot of the being a Sunday, always CJs worst ing sf? YES! The remarkable 57 year tournament' competition, with a of them very fine and thus day of the week. old stormed back and rubberised bottle of champagne for the winner unreturnable ones. The "net" should In QFs Morris beat Rigby 2-0, Stuart to take the next 2 and the at each Vetts event (donated by be renamed the "Henry" after the Corking beat Derek Wood 2-0, and title. Buist also gave a brilliant Malcolm Corking?) acknowledged master of this shot, the finest tt of the weekend was Only close game of QF was particularly when he reaches 19 played by maestro Gibbs beating display in the mens doubles with Holman stealing Victory from likeable points, Henry Buist (Henry tells me Derek Holman 5, 16! Beck, leading the nO.3 seeds Adrian/ Tony Rigby 13, -11. 19 after looking that Messrs. Sheader/Schofield But to the real star of the Stephen Moore 20-14 in the 2nd out of it in the 3rd. would definitely agree with this). weekend, editor John Holland who, before going down 19, 20. And all In SF Thewlis put up a tremen­ So, remember chaps, next time despite being very busy getting the this despite Henry suffering from a dous display against Johns, Mike you hit more than your fair share of vetts newsletter out had marvellous calf strain which would have affected Winning 14. -19, 5. Taking a game these shots in a match, say to the wins over Mike Short 2-0 in qf and badiy the performance of most, mere then in sf over Gibbs from 1-0 down. from Mike was some achievement for opponent, "Sorry for all the Corkings mortal players. Henry Buist, surely Corking beat Morris in 2 very close a defender, I have never seen Mike and Henrys I got there." the games most adaptable player! PAGE 26 by David Russell I Tisserant reigns supreme :.:.:.:.! AT the 5th English InVitation Table Tennis Championships held at the Ludwig Guttman Sports Stadium at Stoke Mandeville over the Bank Holiday weekend 2-4th May, Guy Tisserant of France was the Victor in the hotly contested mens class 3-5 singles. The competition, organised by the British Wheelchair Table Tennis Association and held in honour of Mr. Ted Inge. attracted over 150 players representing 18 countries worldWide. For those unaware, wheelchair players are classified on their level of disability into one of 5 classes. Class 1 being the most severely disabled through to the least disabled Class 5 competitors. With the absence of Germany's Thomas Kreidl, the world's NO.1 wheelchair player, Guy Tisserant of France was installed as the favourite for the mens Class 3-5 singles. This the class 3-5 mens event. Arnie Chan was fully justified as he captured the eventually ending a superb effort by title without dropping a set. It was Yorkshire's Billy Leake 21-18,21-15. by no means an easy task though, The tropies were presented by with 17 groups of five players 1949 and 1951 world champion fighting to get through to an eventual Johnny Leach, who is a patron of the knockout stage of 24 players, BWTTA and Mr Ton Brooks, competition was fierce. There were no upsets until the knockout stages Secretary General of the ITTF. This superb tournament when the first big name to fall was culminated in a banquet held in former world NO.1 Mike Dempsey of honour of Mr. Ted Inge, who for over the U.S.A., a top player of 30+ years 30 years has been at the forefront of who went out to the German veteran wheelchair table tennis domestically Peter Schmidt. While Tisserant was and internationally. He is retiring carving his way through the top half from his post on the International of the draw, the competition in the Table Tennis Technical Committee bottom half was increasingly looking for the Disabled after this years as if it was going to come from the Parallympics in Barcelona. He big hitting Swede, Ernst Bollden or received many gifts from friends and the unorthodox, funny rubber man, worldwide during a moving and Fritz AJtendorfer of Austria. In the emotional farewell speech. first semi final, it was AJtendorfer who won through 21-15, 21-16 in a remarkable display of control with RESULTS (Top) Ted Inge is pictured welcoming Britain's top players Mens Bollden unable to hit much past the Class 1 - 2 - 1st Tony Edge Austrian. The second semi final Neil Robinson (left) for Bridgend. South Wales and Val Beck (England, 2nd Svein Borg Simensen pitched Tisserant against Christian from Consett, County Durham (Bottom left) A backhand push (Norway) Sutter of Austria which promised to by Siobhan Callanan of Eire. Whilst (bottom right) Mike Class 3 - 5 - 1st Guy Tisserant be an exciting match with both Dempsey of the USA plays a powerful forehand (France), 2nd Fritz AJtendorfer players dedicated attackers. The (Austria) game lived 'up to its promise with Mens Doubles some powerful strokes from both five soon whittled down to the last straight out of the top draw by both 1st Van de Luer/Uyt de Boogaardt players but it was always going to be eight for the knockout stages. The players. Kirchmair proved to have the (Belgium), 2nd Tisserantl Tisserant's day and he progress first semi final was between stronger nerve eventually winning Gauducheau (France) through to meet AJtendorfer in the tournament favourite Gabi Kirchmair through 18-21. 21-17, 21-19 final by winning 21-16. 21-16. of Austria and Fung Yuet Wah of Home success came in the mens Wornens And so to the final. It was always Hong Kong. The fact that the Hong class 1-2 singles with Tony Edge of Class 1 - 21st Christiane Droux ~~~~~~~ going to be an intriguing match with Kong team managed to stay awake Southport defeating Svein Borg (SWitzerland), 2nd Jane Blackburn the contrasting styles of the players was an achievement in itself having Simensen of Norway (world ranked 2) (England) Class 3 . 5 - 1st Gabi Kirchmair Whilst in an in-depth talk with his arrived late after a 14 hour delay. 21-17.21-13. Winning this event is (Austria), 2nd Christiane Weninger 1111111: coach before the start of the final, With both players looking for Winners proving to be a habit for Edge. who (Germany) by his own choice does not compete Tisserant had to be summoned to the it produced an attractive game with Wornens Doubles internationally for Great Britain but table by the umpire. The tactics they the greater control of the Austrian 1st Skiora/Weninger (Germany), 2nd turns up to this event to let everyone discussed were soon obVious with pulling her through 21-11, 21-17 The Christiane Weninger (Germany) Tisserant apparently abandoning his other semi final was an all German know he is still a major force in class spin serves for fast serves and affair between Christiane Weninger 2. PLATE EVENTS smashing through AJtendorfer's and Gisela Roosa With both players The womens class 1-2 smgles Mens funny rubber defence The game knowing each others games so well a was played on a round robin basis Class 1 - 2 - 1st Jan Erik Stenberg followed this pattern throughout and tight match was on the cards. This due to the low entry England's Jane (Norway), 2nd Ronan Rooney (Ireland) AJtendorfer was unable to stay with proved to be the case with Weninger Blackburn eventually finishing rUllnel Class 3 - 51st Arnie Chan (England), Tisserant with the Frenchman coming out the winner 21-14, 22-24. up to Christiane Droux of Switzer· 2nd Rilly Leake (England) emerging as the champion 21-12, 21­ 21-19 in a real nailbiter. If you had land. 12. any fingernails left after that game The plate (for those who did not Wornens 1 The women's class 3-5 singles then they were soon to disappear qualify from their groups) results Class 3 - 51st Rosa Zaugg was an altogether more close during the final I It was a superb yielded 5 trophies for England, the (SWitzerland), 2nd Maria Pillarova competition with the five groups of match with some dazzling winners highlight being the all English final III (Czechoslovakia) 111 PAGE 27 1 ENGLISH SCHOOLS' INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THE DUNLOP sponsored 19th English Schools' Individual Champi­ onshiPS. played for the first time at a magnificent new venue. the Sports Connexion at Coventry. provided a feast of table tennis for the 250 plus youngsters competing in four age groups. Play was on twenty tables with groups consisting of a minimum of five players. thus offering what many people consider to be a 'must' with young players - plenty of games ­ with the only setback being a lighting failure which held up play for some 20 minutes during the afternoon and resulted in a finish rather later than was scheduled. But. despite the change of Nicola Smith receives her Girls U13 trophy from John Blackburn Chairman of the ESITA format. there was the same spontaneous enthusiasm and sportsmanship among the players. Smith controlled his game well to Lindsey beat Charlotte in a 19. ­ BRITISH SCHOOLS' from those who have competed at lead 9- 2 after taking the first end at 19. 19 semi before overcoming the highest level to others who have 6. but then the pattern changed as Kathryn Swan (Cu). who won her PRIMARY played only in Schools' competition. the tall left hander with the group ahead of Yara Kanani (E. Sx). CHAMPIONSHIPS while referee Tony Chatwin and combination bat battled back to level while. with the boys. Stephen went organiser Paul Birch and his at 15 all and go on to take the out to Christ Butt (Hants) and. in one dedicated team of helpers worked second. The decider went point for of the best finals of the day between IRELAND took the honours in the tirelessly to keep things moving. point with Lampkin moving his two very talented youngsters. the Boys section of the Team Event in With title holders moving quickly opponent about and picking off the south coast boy was beaten in three the British Primary Schools' up through the age groups. it is rare occasional loose return to ease home by Daniel King (Norfolk). Championships held at Dumfries in for a champion to have the opportu­ at 18. Scotland over the final weekend in nity to defend his title. but this year The G19 also featured a April. with England redressing the no less than four of the eight events RESULTS: combination bat. which resulted in a balance as they shaded the Girls saw the incumbent still in action in battle of wits as Katie Goodall (West from the Emerald Isle on 'games the final. Yorks) tried to keep the ball away Probably even more remarkable from the 'wrong' side against holder UNDER 19: difference' after the sides had shared was the fact that Edward Hatley Linda Radford (Ex Met). who was the BOYS a 5-5 draw. (Hants) was bidding to take the B16 eventual winner in an intriguing Stephen Lampkin (Surrey Met) bt Ian Sam Cleminson. Scott Friday title for a record third time. while in contest. Collier (Tyne & Wear) 15. 19; Richard with seven wins each. Stephen the top three Girls age groups. none The B16 followed very closely the Smith (W Yks) bt Gavin Yates (Ox) ­ Linnecar (6) and Leigh !les (5) all of the three reigning champions was pattern at U19 level. with top seeded 11.22. 18; Lampkin bt Smith -6. 19. contributed in the Boys' games. deposed. Hatley and Cris Sladden (Ex Cty) 18 while Jessica Orlik. Charlotte Spink With the compulsory school going out to Darren Blake (Sy Met). GIRLS (7). Helen Lincoln (6) and Lindsey leaving age of 16+. the Under 16 seeded 3. and Adrian Vincent (Dv). 4. Linda Radford (Ex Met) bt Dawn Thornton (5) made up the successful events have traditionally provided before the West Country boy. after Barnett (Ox) 10. 15; Katie Goodall the strongest competition but this being well beaten in the initial game. (W. Yks) bt Caroline Watt (Cu) 7. 9; Girls quartet. year. particularly with the girls where hit form to get on top in the Radford bt Goodall 18. -12. 16. In the Individual competition. two of England's top four Under 21 remaining two with some accurate Friday reach the Boys' final before ladies contested the final. the Under hitting. while in the G16 Michelle UNDER 16: going out to Ireland's Danny 19s came into their own Martin (St). beaten by Sally Russell BOYS McGreevey in three - a repeat of the The parallel B19. although not (Northants) in the groups. came back Adrian Vincent (Dv) bt Cris Sladden result in the Team Event - while quite so powerful. also had a strong into the reckoning with a three set (Ex Cty) -14. 15. 19; Darren Blake (Sy Thornton beat Spink in an all­ field. but. in the end. it was the victory over Lynsey Heyward (Devon) Met) bt Edward Hatley (Ha) 20. 17; 'England Girls final. younger lads who came through with which took her into a final place. Vincent bt Blake -7.17.15. Stephen Lampkin (Surrey Met). still a only to lose in straight sets to senior GIRLS cadet. lining up against Richard international Sally Marling (Humber­ Sally Marling (Humberside) bt Nicola RESULTS: Smith (West Yorks). thirteen places side) Massingham (Li) 6. 14; Michelle higher in the national Junior ranking Both Graham Worth (Cornwall) Martin (Staffs) bt Tracy Garratt (Sp) TEAM EVENT· BOYS list. in the final. and Gareth Brown (Tyne & Wear) 10. 12. Marling bt Martin 12. 18. Where possible. two seeds were had good wins over Greg Lee (Gt. England bt Isle of Man 10-0. bt placed in each group. using the Manchester). the seed in group H of UNDER 13: Halex ranking scheme as a basis the B13. with Brown reaching the Scotland 7-3. bt Wales 10-0. lost to BOYS although. particularly at Under 11 quarters before falling to eventual Ireland 4-6. Stephen Meddings (W Mids) bt level. a full complement of seeded winner Stephen Meddings (West Tristran Swan (Cu) 12. 12; Michael players was not possible. and this Mids). while Martin Twiss (Sp) James (Humberside) bt David Smith TEAM EVENT· GIRLS seeding made for a high standard of dismissed Gerald Ashison (Surrey (W Yks) 19. 12; Meddings bt James competition in which it is good to Met). but it all came right in the end 22.13; England bt Isle of Man 10-0. bt note that the higher ranked players with Meddings. 89 and 90 Under 11 Scotland 8-2. bt Wales 10-0. drew did not have all their own way. Champion. overcoming the challenge GIRLS Nicola Smith (W. Yks) bt Michelle with Ireland 5-5. Big incentive to all the competi­ of second seed Michael James Haynes (Ng) -24. 7. 17; Kathryn tors. of course. was the opportunity (Humberside) in the final. Woodward bt Tina Beaney (E. Sx) 14. BOYS SINGLES to nudge the selectors for a place in With the G13 Nicola Smith (West 17; Smith bt Woodward 19. -16. 21. the England sides which will Yks) had the better of a 19. -16. 21 compete in the July Schools' nailbiter against old rival Kathryn Semi Finals: D. McGreevey (IRE) bt lilil!ll International tournament which this Woodward (Gtr. Manchester) in a UNDER 11: S. Wilson (SCO) -19.12.13; S. Friday year. for the first time. will be hosted tense final in which nerves tended to BOYS (ENG) bt E. Byrne (IRE) -18. 14. 14. by Wales. impinge as the climax approached. Daniel King (Nk) bt Robert Svensson Final: McGreevey bt Friday 16. -16. iiiilili In the B19 top two Ian Collier The Under 11 events included (Dv) 16. 11; Christopher Bott (Ha) bt 11. (Tyne &Wear) and Gavin Yates (Ox) only two boys - Stephen Linnecar Stephen Linnecar (Ex Cty) -20. 20. lost out at the semi-final stage to (Essex Cty) and Leigh !les (Avon) ­ 19; King bt Butt -19. 13. 18. GIRLS SINGLES Lampkin and Smith respectively. and two girls - Lindsey Thornton GIRLS with the Surrey boy also taking out (Gtr. Manchester) and Charlotte Lindsey Thornton (Gtr. Man) bt Semi Finals: L. Thornton (ENG) bt ~1 Charlotte Spink (W. Yks) 19. -19. 19; Ian Musk (Beds). mens award winner Spink (West Yks) - who featured in N. Bentley (SCO) 18. 17; C Spink ...... Kathryn Swan (Cu) bt Alice Howard in the Team Event finals where his the British Primary Schools Champi­ (ENG) bt B. Lane (IRE) 19. 18 (Merseyside) 17. 14; Thornton bt side Bedford Modern. were the U19 onships at Dumfries in Scotland a Final: Thornton bt Spink 13. 8. winners. fortnight earlier. Swan 17. 8. II PAGE 28 r------, 100 years of LION SPOT THE table tennis DIFFERENCE THE first three correct entries drawn from the hat will win, 1st a Lion insulated bat case, 2nd a Lion bat case and 3rd a box of Lion 3 star balls. All entries must be received by 31st July 1992 addressed to Bethan Davies at Hastings (Editor's decision is final). In this issue's 'Lion Spot the Difference' competition you are required to circle with a pen the 10 deliberate differences in Cartoon B. Below are the lucky winners in the April 1992 competition:

1st: Mr. Van Dinh Dam, 18 Elgar Gardens, Nottingham 2nd: Mr. C. Westney. 4 Yewlands, Felsham, Suffolk ~:~:~:~: 3rd: Mr. D.J. Seaholm, 12 Upper Hitch, Watford, Herts :::::::: A Jill and Don Parker dressed in Victorian style J!;.II

Dear Colleagues, We started the lOath season of table tennis with a dinner after the AGM. at the Carnarvon Hotel (where a good time was had by all) so what better way than to end the season in the same way. Dinner will take place after the AGM on 27th June 1992 at:­ THE CARNARVON HOTEL, EALING COMMON, iill EALING, LONDON W5 The hotel stands at the junction of A4020 and A406 (North Circular Road) at Ealing Common. The hotel has a large car park and Ealing Common tube is opposite just 2 minutes walk away, this lines goes direct to Holbom Station for the AGM at the Bonnington Hotel. If the ladies are more interested in shopping the Ealing Broadway Centre is 5 minutes away with Marks and Spencers, Bentalls and many other shops. Our evening will commence with a reception at 7.15pm with dinner at 7.45pm - the menu: Half Melon filled with Tropical Fruits B *** Supreme of Chicken Princess (or Fish) Buttered Green Beans, Cauliflower Mornay. Saute Potatoes *** Omelette Surprise My Lady *** Coffee and Mints

The cost per person is £:18.00 and would like as many of you as possible to attend, let's end the lOath season in style. We will have a couple of speakers plus some entertainment in the Victorian theme, singing and dancing with instruction. It is hoped that a good number of you will join in the theme and come along in eveningNictorian dress. Overnight accommodation is £:50 double or twin, £:38 single .:.:.:.: which includes continental breakfast, service and VAT, a supple­ :::::::: ment of £:2 for full English breakfast. If you require accommodation ...... :::::::: please book with the hotel direct on 081-992 5399 quoting ETTA ;::::::: booking for preferential rate, it is advisable to book as soon as ~~;~~;;; possible, Please join in this evening, bring your friends along, your reply Name: with cheque to me please by 10th June 1992, cheques payable to i~11111~ ETTA 100 Club. c·······:::::::; Look forward to seeing you on 27th June. Address: _ Yours sincerely, Doreen Stannard 19 Paddington Close. Yeading, Middlesex. UB4900 L ~ PAGE 29 II tA.IJ~E TEN"NIS The JjaJ."ly Years Winner of the race FIVE: THE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION VERSUS THE PING-PONG ASSOCIATION

AS already mentioned, the Table Tennis Association was formally set up on 12th December, 1901, and the Ping­ Pong Association only four days later. This suggests strongly that the TTA was the winner of a race to gain some sort of advantage by being first, but it is a matter for great regret that the interested parties, all with the good of the game at heart, did not settle their differences and establish one authority. The first Honorary Secretary of the TTA was A. J. Bryant of Wandsworth Common Table Tennis Club. In his Rare German postcard published by A. Sala, Berline, 1904. The Gurney Collection introduction to the Handbook he states qUite bluntly, "It was felt to be intoler­ able that sport should be liable to be Points') and Regulations for Prize amend, or alter existing rules or controlled in any way by a particular Meetings and Inter-Club Matches, regulations as at present provided for trading firm, even should that firm extending in all to twenty-one pages. in these Laws, and to attend generally deserve credit for assisting in popular­ The TTA Handbook contains no fewer to the welfare of the game." But ising a good game." If there were any than sixteen full-page advertisements nothing appears to have been done doubt that he was referring to John for F.H. Ayres (who had in fact been until the first general meeting in Jaques and Son, this was dispelled by absorbed by Slazengers in the late December. his welcoming of the new name Table nineteenth century) covering a whole G. Washington Gray, the first Tennis, "as many felt that the allitera­ range of sports. This was apparently Honorary Secretary of the PPA, does tive appellation (Ping-Pong) was slangy spotted by the opposition, for Bryant not engage in any 'politics', merely and had a tendency to bring a really found it necessary to write to Lawn putting his name to the formal Consti­ good game into ridicule." Tennis and Croquet, "Will you allow me tution. It is when we come to the Laws Even at this distance of time it must through your pages to correct the that we find an area of controversy, be said that the TTA Council was impression that the Table Tennis one that was to prove a major stum­ acting entirely properly in making this Association is connected with any bling-block between the two Associa­ stand on an important principle when trading firm bearing a similar tions, second only to the dispute over confronted with a situation then cognomen? No official or member of connections with the trade. Initially, unknown in any other sport. Bryant the Council is in any way connected both Associations followed what may says also that there was a great need with the trade." be called the 'single-bounce' service, for a "central authority that should The first Handbook of the PPA is a that is the server was required to hit reduce the many variants on the game far more modest production, with only the ball direct over the net to the to unity." This, and his statement, six pages of Constitution and Laws, opponent's end of the table. This had .... notwithstanding prophecies to the and eleven pages of advertising by been the universal method of service, contrary, Table Tennis has come to Jaques No doubt Jaques had already in imitation of lawn tennis, used for the stay," both, sadly, turned out to be got a considerable hold on the market parlour game in domestic play. over-optimistic. He was on firmer and on the game. The original impetus At some point -precisely when is ground with his assertion - "From to form an association had come from not at all clear - the PPA changed to being merely an amusement, Tabl~ Walter Harrison, Secretary of the the 'double-bounce' method which we Tennis has now become a sport, in Cavendish Ping-Pong Club in a letter to know today, while the TTA retained which quickness of eye, correct Lawn Tennis and Croquet in April, the other. It seems astonishing now judgement, prompt decision and a fair 1901. He thought the time had come to that this change was not made by both amount of athletic skill and staying elevate "a mere drawing-room amuse­ Associations, as soon as the game power are developed." ment up to a status of scientific, became seriously competitive. An The TTA Council, with forty-two national pastime." Jaques also had a overhead 'tennis' serve would obviously members, seems to have been consid­ Ping-Pong Association in mind. In late have been impractical and absurd, so erably overweight in relation to the 1901, their 'Rules and Directions' had a several attempts were made to devise a affiliated clubs, numbering a mere new section on 'Formation of Clubs' rule which would limit the impact of thirty nine. The Rules Committee set concluding with the words, "When the the service. A story from the USA ­ briskly to work, with nine meetings in game is sufficiently established it is even if apocrypha - shows the need for three weeks, and soon produced their intended to hold meetings of Ping­ this control A table tennis player Constitution, Laws (with 'Knotty Pong Club representatives to discuss, challenged a Pittsburg millionaire, a

PAGE 30 Mixed doubles at th.e Royal Aquarium, 1902. Table Tennis and Pastimes Pioneer novice, for £5,000. The millionaire had passed to the 'striker-out' (that is January the editor of the Pioneer and to return only one of twenty-seven receiver). Alternative suggestions, several correspondents had been serves to win the bet but, making which make interesting reading today, making a strong plea for unity. Special "twenty-seven tremendous sweeps were; to require the ball at the instant general meetings were held in Decem­ with his racket, he had the mortifica­ of serving to be below the table top ber, 1902, and January, 1903, followed tion to hit wide every time." An (still difficult for the umpire); the by a joint statement that complete expensive lesson at over £185 a stroke! service to be into a limited court - that amalgamation would take place on 1st More seriously, reports came from is short of a line one foot from the end May. This does, however, look more every quarter of the server scoring five of the table - (again difficult to judge); like a 'takeover' by the TTA as it was outright winners in a row so that the the striker-out to be allowed a second agreed "to leave the united Associated result of a match depended merely on chance (novel but practical); the free from trade influences." Moreover, who won the toss and served first. service to be alternately left and right although initially the title was settled The earliest PPA law on this point of a mid-line as in the 'four-handed' as "The United Table Tennis and Ping­ reads, "The service shall be strictly game (relatively easy to judge). In the Pong Association", this had to be underhand and from behind the table; last three of these the service would be changed (when Jaques objected) to that is to say, at the time of striking the underhand, that is with the blade "The Table Tennis Association". A.J. ball the racket may not be over the below the level of the wrist but at any Bryant was elected Secretary of a joint table, and no part of the racket, except height, or a player would be required Council. but -rather ominously - only the handle may be above the waist." to wear a cord round the body at a forty-one clubs affiliated; amalgamation This is substantially the same as the definite distance below the arm-pits, had come too late to prevent the wording of the very first law on his presumably as an aid to the umpire. decline, and near extinction, of the issue as drafted by the Cavendish Club, In the Handbook of the combined game. except that 'waist' has been substi­ TTAlPPA, 1903-1904, this issue was Unfortunately. this was not the end tuted for 'wrist'. The earliest TTA law resolved by requiring the server to of the title 'Ping-Pong' which still reads, "At the instant of striking the stand behind a line three feet from the exists, in England at least, as an ball, the server's racket shall be behind table, to serve under-arm (that is with informal jocular, or mildly abusive the end line and within the side lines, all parts of the racket except the name for table tennis. Some other and all parts of it, except the handle, handle below the server's elbow at the countries held on to 'Ping-Pong' until shall be below the server's waist." instant of striking) and to serve alter­ the late 1920s when it was finally In December, 1902, M.J.G. Ritchie, nately left and right of the middle line. expunged (except in the USA) by the by then Secretary of the ITA, reported But by this time the game was, influence of the ITTF. In the USA, even in Lawn Tennis and Croquet that sadly, in such decline that the law was as late as the mid-1930s Parker jeal­ dissatisfaction was frequently ex­ hardly put into practice. The PPA's ously preserved the registered title and pressed with the service law. This 'double-bounce' service had been lost even objected to Ivor Montagu using it created difficulties for umpires and during the 'takeover' negotiations and, for his new book. gave too much advantage to the unfortunately, did not reappear until server. Also the 'below the waist' rule the 1920s. Reproduced by kind permission of the was too vague and unfair to short By 3rd December, 1902, almost publishers - The International Table players, though their serves could be exactly a year from their setting-up as Tennis Federation, 53 London Road. St. deadly. He rejects the PPA's 'double­ individual Associations, the TTA and Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. TN37 bounce' solution because it made the the PPA announced a proposed 6AY, from whom this i[1teresting book game monotonous and the advantage merger. As far back as the previous is available. PAGE 31 Eskimo in the village

THE ETTA have sent us a copy of a my Assistant Referee agreed that the umpire is recommended to display a Strictness (March '92) yellow car. letter from Vic McGregor in bat was totally impossible to accept. A difficult one is the subject of If a further offence is committed Greenland, who is obviously a keen I think Reg is being pretty strictly applying all the laws at the umpire shall award a point to the reader of this column. He is the only disingenuous if he is suggesting that 'lower' levels, obvoiusly this should offender's opponent, interrupting play Inuit, Eskimo in the village where he the Laws of Table Tennis should be be the case, but I would only add the if necessary, in order to do so. The lives which boasts 215 people, of ignored where the player is 12 years observation that the problem is referee should be informed of this as whom 50 are active members of a TT old and/or impecunious, and/or due compounded if the umpire is also a soon as possible. If a still further club, which makes it the largest club to play somebody of a higher player in the match. In such a offence is committed the umpire in Greenland. standard, but applied if he is older situation it is natural not to want to awards sufficient points to the He says that they have no umpire than that or able to keep his introduce any bad feelings into an offender's opponent so as to training facilities and for the moment equipment in good order. otherwise friendly match. he has been sent a copy of the If we were talking about a local complete the game. On any Handbook for Match Officials. closed tournament or a schools subsequent offence by the same event, maybe the Referee would turn player, the umpire suspends play and Cycling Shorts (Feb '92) a blind eye to an illegal bat, but Reg reports to the referee. I find the decision regarding cycling We need more can hardly expect this to happen at a shorts to be a strange one (Le. that Umpires Junior Select tournament, which the Feedback they must be the same colour as NURC expects to be conducted to outer shorts), and wonder how thiS Some observations from Alan Duke, Greenland is not the only country the highest standards. I did adVise ruling was arrived at. I assume that if an umpire and referee, on past with the problems of training and the boy in question to borrow a legal not outer shorts were worn, the articles in 'Umpires' Corner". qualifying new umpires. bat if he was not prepared to put cycling shorts could be 'any colour or =::::::: Although umpiring seminars proper rubber on his own bat, and I colours'. ::::::::...... have been held from time to time cannot see what was wrong with Expedite (March '92) there is no fixed place or programme that. 'I would interpret differently the new One more point for these events. Therefore most Finally, I must categorically part of the expedite law, Le. I would umpires learn from contact with Perhaps it should be emphasised that II...... refute the imputation by Reg that the allow players to exercise their right a service is not necessarily a 'let' qualified umpires at tournaments and draw was 'changed at a whim'. This to introduce expedite at any stage, because the ball strikes the net. by reading and digesting the two is quite untrue. The only changes even after 19-19. Thus I am current handbooks, Rules 1991-1993 Naturally keyed-up as we are to pick made were cosmetic ones effected concerned to see that the Chairman up the slightest touch of the net, it and Handbook for Match Officials is before the commencement of an of the ITTF Rules Committee stated easy to react instantly by calling 'let', 1992. event, either to re-pair doubles that the intention of the new wording An umpire can make a match by but this reaction should, where players where necessary, or to was to prevent any introduction after poSSible, be curbed until it is seen creating a good atmosphere and correct the published programme, in 19-19. I think that if this is the case, that the service is othewise a 'good' presentation and a relaxed feeling in order to make it correspond to the the wording requires amendment. the players who know they can rely one. offical draw. My reasoning is based on the I think all the above indicates the on his good judgement and Alan follOWing points:- need for a forum for discussion interpretation of the laws. When initial notification of a topics, so keep up the good work Anyone who is interested in forthcoming change was received, with the column. becoming a County Umpire should Start of Service the summary of the change included Alan contact their County umpires According to Law 3.6.1. the serVice the key word 'automatically' Le. secretary, or the ETTA office. Also, if starts with the ball resting on the 3.16.1. The expedite system will not anyone has any ideas as to how we palm of the stationary free hand, come into operation automatically could encourage people to come which must be above the level of the after 15 minutes play if both players forward and qualify as county playing surface, as must be the or pairs have scored at least 19 ...... , READER'S REPLY umpires please let us know. racket. During the service action the points. The only reason I could see Inspection of Rackets hand and racket must remain above for the inclusion of 'automatically' in the level of the playing surface. This this sentence was that expedite [n reply to the letter from Reg means that the umpire must look for could still be introduced by choice. Dear Fred and Jack, Thompson published in last months the ball being thrown from the hand, Having been thus forewarned (to Umpires' Corner, we have received in serVice, and remember what what I thought would be an Regarding your question as to the following letter from Alan happened between that moment and extremely unlikely occurrence), I how strict we should enforce the Shepherd:­ the last moment when the hand was studied the wording of the new law rules, the answer for an independent 'As the unnamed referee referred stationary, e.g. if the free hand when it was published. I found the qualified umpire is easy; they should to by my good friend Reg Thompson dipped below the level of the playing grammatical construction of the always be enforced. However, at least in his letter to 'Umpires' Corner', I surface or the racket was swung sentence to support thiS decision Le. 99% of all games are umpired by one feel I ought to reply. below that level, a fault must be the new wording referring to the 19 of the team actually playing in the What we are considering here are: called. Also, since service starts with points is added between commas in match and this is where the difficulty Law 3.4.4. The covering material the ball stationary, there is no way in the middle of the sentence, referring lies. shall extend up to but not beyond which the player can bounce the back only to the preceding part, and Firstly, few players actually know the limits of the blade, except that ball on the table a few times, not as a qualification of the follOWing and understand all of the rules. The the part nearest the handle and suddenly grab it and swing into the separate wording regarding major problem concerns the service gripped by the fingers may be left service action without interspersing introduction at the request of the rules which have been changed so uncovered or covered with any that critical stationary moment. players. If the new wording was frequently and are now so complex material. This is the law as it stands at the intended to apply to all situations, that very few players can interpret Law 4.2.1.4. It is the responsibility of moment and should be observed. this could have been made very clear them correctly. the player to ensure that the racket Maybe the umpires task would be by adding it to the end of the law, Secondly, rules which rely on fact he uses can be seen to comply with simplified if the red and black Le. 3.16.1. should read, 'The rather than interpretation are easy to the requirements of the relevant regulation for rackets was written expedite system shall come into apply. Thus, there are few arguments Laws and Regulations. into the Laws and the necessity to operation if a game is unfinished if a point is awarded for moving a III As to the incident in question, I keep the racket above the level of the after 15 minutes play, or at any table, volleying a ball or placing a ~)~~I confirm that I ruled that the bat table could be dispensed with. earlier time at the request of both hand on the table. However, as soon which was shown to me did not players or pairs, unless both players as an interpretation is required the comply with the laws of Table or pairs have scored at least 19 problems start and the biggest Tennis, as set out above. This was Penalty Points points' culprits are the service rules. Was the not the usual case of a sheet or Law 44.71 Players shall refraln from (Comment: While one might ball thrown up 6 inches? Was it rubber having been glued on and mannerisms or behaviour that may agree with Alan Duke, it was clear thrown up straight? Could the umpire then shrunk, out one where the unfairly affect an opponent, may from our discussion with the see it? Was it thrown from the palm of covering was very tatty and chewed offend spectators or may bring the Chairman of the ITTF Rules the hand? Even to a qualified umpire !II up at its edges, which were far more game into disrepute. these are difficult questions. To a than the 1.5mm quoted by Reg, The umpire will warn a player of Committee as to what the intention away from the rim of the bat, or the an offence falling within the above was. As Humpty Dumpty said, partisan player they are impossible. 2mm margin regarded as acceptable and tell that player that any 'When I use a word, it means just Most bad feeling is caused in matches ill by the ITTF. The uncovered area was repetition is liable to incur penalties. what I choose it to mean; neither by bad serving than from anything actually between 5 and 10mm, and To emphasise the warning the more nor less.' else.

\\I\III\! PAGE 32 I don't think any of us has found a satisfactory answer to this problem. The rule of thumb most often applied is whether or not a player is gaining advantage. If all agree an advantage is being gained a foul service called Ladies Division is often not disputed. Otherwise the cry is always 'but you throw the ball Amity Gen. 12 9 3 44 16 26 backwards,' or 'you serve off the Cippenham 11 8 3 37 18 22 fingers,' etc. OLOP 10 8 2 30 20 19 If all players took a pride in their Aldershot 'B' 3 service being legal there would be no 9 6 20 25 12 problem. However, most players, Ash 9 4 5 19 26 11 either by ignorance or laziness, Isle of Wight 10 2 8 13 37 8 rather than by a desire to cheat, do Aldershot 'A' 9 1 8 12 33 7 not bother about the standard of their serves and this causes the A County team cadet competi­ problems. tion was held at Reading during the Regarding the question of Easter holidays resulting in a final volleying I think any change to this win for Berkshire lsts. represented rule would be most unfortunate. I by Terry Young and Gareth Herbert sympathise with the points raised by over their counterparts from Bert Powis, but to change this rule Buckinghamshire, Priveen Reddy and would move it from one of pure fact Wendy Barlow by 3 sets to love; the to one of interpretation. proposal for next season is that the Currently there can be little cadet league shall be representative argument. A volley is a point against have also conducted interviews with of leagues and run on one or more no matter where it occurs. unless it by Alf Pepperd the follOWing - all have been 'block' dates; hopefully sponsorship was a service' which touched the net. No judgement has to be made as to broadcast. Kevin Satchell, Valerie or a grant will enable this event to be whether the ball was over the table HEARTY congratulations to Devon's Clack. Roy Morley. Darren Griffin and played in a prestigious venue and at or not, whether It would have hit the jubilant County team of: Paul Judy Morley (respective County minimum cost to the competing table or not. or whether it was Whiting, Paul and Carol Giles, Sue singles Winners), George Novoth teams. accidental or not. A volley is a Buddell and Mike Short. upon well (County & Gloucester City Coaching Another item to start my notes volley! representing the SWR by winning Officer), David Dean. (Country off for next season will be the Change this in any way and it this season's Premier Division Title at Secretary - upon "The Cotswold regional senior tournament being requires additional judgements to be St. Neots - a great feat which came Junior 2 Star) and finally Molly held in Reading on May 16th. made. Allow any player to be able to to my notice too late for the last copy Hawkins (nee Jones, England's NO.2 The first of four planned meetings claim an accidental volley and you of T.T.N. Well done all of you. Lady Player, in the early 1950's. of a regional discussion group took have opened the door to an John Wood's graphic 'Lion Spot Finally, my grateful thanks to all place at the Sports Council's avalanche of problems. the Difference' on page 21 of March's who have throughout the season Southern H.G. on April 8th, the Few volleys occur away from the issue tickled me pink, was the cider helped me to compile this column ­ stated purpose being: table. Most occur when a player drinker - flat out neath the table, my especially the follOWing: Jeremy To help guide and influence the attempts to half-volley a ball which Williams, Fred Ingram, Val Clack, production of a Regional Develop­ misses the table, so the player ends old Glo'shire County Colleague - now Les Smith. ment Plan for Table Tennis; up volleying it. Allow him to claim it fronting the County news for was accidental and you have a real Somersetshire? To ensure that a Wide range of problem. Jeremy Williams, Cornwall's Agencies/Organisations have been Often it is difficult even for an stalwart County P.O., informs me Southern involved and made a contribution to experienced umpire to see whether that thiS seasons'American the regional Development Plan which the ball hits the table or the bat first. Tournament", was a resounding will help determine its eventual At the moment it makes no success and attracted around 30 Region usefulness during the implementa­ difference. A player volleying when players from - Camborne, Falmouth tion stage. he meant to half-volley is almost Dock, Lanner, Penzance, YMCA, by Brian Lamerton Chairep by Brian Hall, recently certain to put the ball in the next, Peoples Palace and Redruth retired as Director of Leisure Services and therefore loses the point. Change Highway, the Tournament was for Portsmouth County Council and EASTER well past and we are still the rules and this same player can staged at Camborne School on six still an active player in the Port­ claim that the ball had missed the unable to hail the champions of 2 of tables and Jeremy won the singles smouth league the group of 16 table and therefore he wins the our 3 Regional leagues. Merton and title, beating J. Pocock. 14, -20. 15 in include a number who whilst not point. Now the umpire has to decide OLOP, the two promoted teams, the final. directly involved in table tennis bring whether or not the ball could have battle it out at the top of the Premier Alas. copy date does not permit a wealth of experience in sports hit the table had the volley not division; their clash at Reading on me giving the end results, but an development in general and all looks occurred. Almost impossible to May 10th, will have decided things. entirely new event took place in early set fair for continued table tennis decide in a fast rally and certainly OLOP 'B' and the Isle of Wight, May, called the Tamor Cup - and thiS progress in the South for 1993. not by a non-neutral umpire. who also meet on May 10th (can we season Cornwall entertain Devon for please have a July magaZine in Yours sincerely. this exciting event - Devon, I understand (already mentioned in future!). contest the first division but David G. Martin thiS column) will be at full strength, as the present rules stand OLOP FOR ALL would be unable to accept promo­ General Secretary and undoubtedly will take some Chalfont and District beating, but in table tennis, you tion. OLOP's recent 3-2 defeat at the Table Tennis League never know. TABLE hands of Cippenham in the Ladies Gloucestershire's Raymond division destroyed their chance of a Powell faces transition from Junior hat trick, Amity Generation having SYDFRYER NO.7 to currently a senior ranking of TENNIS now clinched top spot. 184, this season already he has beaten Darren Griffin to take the VIDEOS Premier Division RESULTS Suffering with withdrawal Gloucester closed singles and Griffin is currently ranked at No.68, I feel OLOP'A' 11 9 64 35 25 symptoms due to lack of that thiS past seasons play in the 2 Merton 10 9 1 60 30 23 TELEPHONE top table tennis? British League Division 2A has Kingfisher 'A' 11 6 5 51 48 16 Give yourself a 'fix' by considerably brought Powell an KCD Stiga 'A' 10 6 4 46 44 15 watching the 1980-90 top unlimited wealth of table tennis 0891 Burnham 'A' 10 3 7 44 46 13 events on tape experience, and having said that, he Cippenham 'A' 11 40 59 12 has made every use of it. 2 9 Amity Gen. 'A' 11 28 71 7 And finally, I've had another busy 2 9 664300 season of table tennis broadcasting VHS video*** copying First Division on BBC Radio Glo'shire overall, this Calls are charged service (TI copy) has been my 12th continuous year of Isle of Wight 57 42 21 at 36p per minute regular broadcasting, 8 years with 11 8 3 Syd ***Fryer Video the Independent Broadcasting Assoc. OLOP'B' 10 8 2 57 33 20 KCD Stiga 'B' 46 44 16 cheap rate and 8 Cleveland Road, Hale Network, and the last four years with 10 5 5 Kingfisher 'B' 10 5 5 49 41 15 the Beeb. This past season, I've 48p per minute at Altrincham, Cheshire. 7 44 55 14 managed 30 live weekly broadcasts, Burnham 'B' 11 4 Tel:0619808110 42 57 13 plus 2 which had to be recorded, I Amity Gen. 'B' 11 5 6 all other times Cippenham 'B' 11 2 9 38 61 12

PAGE 33 Thanks a lot Critical THIS is my first and possibly my last I WRITE, not wishing to be over letter for inclusion in Table Tennis critical of what is on the whole an News, but as I am retiring from being excellent magazine, but to simply Chairman of the Calendar Working oller some constructive comments. Party I would like to publicly thank a Amongst the advertisements lot of people for their contribution to contained in Issue No. 204 (February what was though way back in the 1992) were one inviting applications early 70's a nigh impossible task to for a full time Regional Development try and get some semblance of order Ollicer for the South East (closing into the Tournament scene where date for applicants 15 Feb 1992), and organisers just picked on a date and also a 'Lion Spot the Dillerence' played so player's loyalties were at a competition (closing date for entries potential or aspirations. themselves and work ouVnegotiate premium. 20 Feb 1992). What then do these And it is also upsetting for the their own routines - and some will The then E.T.TA Chairman, two items have in common you may coach when starlets rarely, if ever, take advantage in the worst sense say thank you or apologise; when (waste their own time, disrupt the Charles Wyles, asked me to try and ask? Simply the fact that should you they take you for granted; when they session). But lay down the line as to 'organise something' and that was wished to respond to either advert don't pay up (for petrol, rubbers, exactly what is expected of them ­ (as I considered) you would how the CWP started with such glue) and remember to 'forget'; when and these may give up. Either way worthies, Keith Ponting, Albert unfortunately be too late - reason they aggressively or arrogantly they get bored. Shipley, Laurie Landry, Gordon being? Our magazine was not dismiss what you tell them; when Probably many such kids will Stegall, Eddie Mitchell from English received until 20 Febl they try to make weaker players look give up/go elsewhere whatever you Schools and John Wright from the This is simply not good enough small or treat them with casual do (a coach needs to be philosophi­ County Championships which at that to my mind. Admittedly, an apology disdain· ('lobbing', laughing, toying cal about this), but there must time was still outside the ETTA was contained in the magazine with opponents, playing in track­ always be a better (middle?) way of banner. We got down to drafting out concerning its late delivery, however, suits/Levis, winning with advertised keeping youngsters on course and a calendar, working a year ahead and the English Open (which I may add ease at deuce in the third) whilst decently behaved. A way that is we still work to that format. was a fantastic event!), finished on they cannot cope with similar determined by the particular ObViously it has become more and 12 January giving, one would have behaviour inflicted by stronger personality (and leadership quality) of more complicated with the prolifera­ thought, plenty of time for articles to players on themselves; when they the coach, that of his pupils and the tion of 5, 3, 2 and 1 Star tourna­ be compiled in time for the February give up or have tantrums when down dynamics between them. But a ments, Junior Selects and both men edition to be released on time and cannot handle defeat with coach must have player credibility dignity; when they attend or don't and women's British Leagues, providing there was enough planning and, I would like to think, an attend training at a whim and put integrity and genuine concern for his Internationals at all age levels along and co-operation from all those little ellort in when they are there; charges that is transmitted to them. with greater Internationals and concerned. when they let their league teams Let us hear from coaches what Olympic involvement. However it I trust my comments will be down by throwing games or not 'way' has worked for them, but a appears that our ellorts have not accepted in the correct spirit - I turning up, no reason and no notice note of caution! Too many 'experts' been in vain as I understand that the simply wish the sport to be as given; when, having opted out, they know precisely what to do. 'Keep ITTF and ETTU have now adopted professional as possible in every make snide remarks from the your distance and be tough; drive this format and are thinking in 2 to 4 respect in order that it is able to sidelines about those still involved. them hard; show them who is boss; year fixed calendar dates. develop and progress and receive the In my neck of the woods there any nonsense then throw them out." In conclusion may I thank all who respect and attention we all know it are juniors like this - big fishes in a "Respect youngsters as human have been involved with the CWP deserves from the powers that be! little pool and gutless wonders. As a beings; listen to them, know them, during thiS period, not forgetting the Sandra Roden coach you feel somehow responsible. be friends; be fair-minded and show ETTA Chairmen. Tom Blunn, John Amblecote, West Midlands It makes you wonder whether it is all a sense of humour.' In my experi­ Prean and Alan Ransome for their worth while; to want to give up ence, the infallible coach (With all the support, but not least those voluntary Sandra, your comments are accepted yoursell. answers) who admits to having had (But it is not all like this. There no problems, has had plentyl unsung heroes. the Tournament as constructive. The reason for the are great moments, times of fun, It is sad to renect that many Organisers, who at short notice have extra late delivery of Table Tennis great kids and characters who dropouts from table tennis will in News was, as explained in my had to change dates and venues to persevere through adversity, big later life consider the coach was accommodate a switch of a higher 'Editor's Note' column, due to the achievements and real friendships ­ right and wish that they had stuck priority tournament, for their co­ English Open, this should have only and even the worst behaved are not with it. But now is the moment that operation and understanding and made it one week late. But the post bad all the time. Some toleration of matters - you are orily young once who, I know, will continue to do so office at Hastings, for reasons still the imperfections of youth is called and youth soon passes. How can we for my successor, Keith Ponting, who unknown, took a further two weeks for.) coaches help prevent our most has been such a stalwart and friend to deliver the magazine. There seems to be a critical time promising pupils making the to me over these past years. Editor in the career of the gifted youngsters fundamental decision now which Cyril Burden. CWP Chairman when he is about to break into or they might regret later? And - a through the junior rankings. Up to philosophical question - will these 'Difficult' Pupils then playing and progress has been youngsters be better people for fun and relatively easy; from there having made, or not made, the Opportunity NOTHING is so upsetting for a coach onwards it is more (too?) serious, fateful decision? IN our part of the Country - perhaps as for 'star' pupils, in which he has pressured and hard graft. This period Ken Muhr, Milton Keynes in all parts - there is a trend towards invested much time and hope, to often seems to coincide with the including T.T as an option in GCSE suddenly give up or go elsewhere rebellious period of adolescence, • Those rising stars who stick with Sports Studies. I have recently than to his own sessions. In the latter when kids are trying to assert their the game should note Harry Walker's coached comprehensive school own independence and sexuality (as case it hurts more to know (know (Scimitar. September 1974) wise groups accordingly. well as coping with increased school words; 'Be courteous to those you The pupils concerned we like to rationally from experience, not from a work), and sell all to clearly the meet on the way up; you'll meet be in their 5th senior year and almost sellish unwillingness to 'let go') that frailties but not the strengths of them again on the way down.' 15 years of age. Teaching staff (With the player will lose out; that what adults close to them. apologies to The Grove, Peniel and a you have to oller though valId and Assuming excellence is the aim (of both pupil and coach). The > PLEASE'NOTE few other schools), we like to be in valuable is being rejected. Young need of a T.T. coach when it comes essential problem is how to hold the players often don't know (or care?) We*6uldlike'ld make it clear to educating their T.T. students. interest of players yet help them that'T~ble'Terirug~NewsdOeS what is best for them table tennis \ Potentially this is surely a good reach their potential. The coach has nOtj!ec'essarily ~gre~v,,~ih the route into schools. Unlike the very wise, and are susceptible to impulse a dilemma. There is a tension views.made by thoseeorre; young high-flier who is likely to be at and instant impression. Giving up or between making a session 'fun' and requiring hard slog; making a session 'spondents whose letters are first too young for the local league deciding not to play seriously can, of varied and developing basic· skills, publish~ in.MaiWox" and later too good, these youngsters, course, be the most sensible thing to consistency and concentration; being Your lettersthcit are NOT at 15 or so are just about old enough do in the context of the young democratic with players (developing )·abusive orHbellousilre always, for late night league play. Addition­ person's life and priorities, but I am control) and being an autocrat; .' welcome as anfieplies.; ally (or perhaps as a prelude) they devoting the rest of this article to encouraging player autonomy and •...... aiJIY ~hose whep'naines and could take part in a school gym instilling discipline. Give players the 'dillicult' pupils, usually male, who youth league - say 10 teams on five freedom to turn up when they want ;:~~{~~M~~fut~~~~~ tables? have disagreeable or inappropriate to, to put as much ellort into a .. Les Bridges, Bridgewater, Somerset .behaviour in relation to their session as they wish, to express 'sidei'ed,

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July 23 County Championships (4) 25-26 Four Alls Motel Jnr 2* «(,rove) TSB Grove U13 1* 23-24 English Junior Top 12 August 24 TSB Grove Under 21 2* 23 British League (1) 26 Womens Euro'>l~ge v Netherlands - Home 30 Pontefract 1* Septen,ber 30-31 VETIS Midland Masters 5-6 Kirklees Junior 2* Cotswold Junior 2* Select 6 British League (2) 31 British League (10) 12-13 M & G Peniel 5* Prelim Regional Jnr Trials February 20 British League (3) 6 Exeter Jnr 1* 26 County Championships (1) 6-7 Wiltshire 3* 27 Bristol Junior 1* British Gas Junior 2* (Grove) Dc,tober Veterans British Lge (2) 3-4 East Yorkshire Jnr 2* Select 13 County Championships (5) 4 British League (4) 13-14 Junior Premier Weekend (2) 6 lVomens Euro Lge v Germany - Scarborough 14 Hakx NaJional U11 Championships 10-11 Stamco Sussex 2* 20 Yorkshire Graded 2.* Roofrite Cadet 2* (Grove) Concorde Trophies Jnr 1* (Grove) Junior Premier Weekend (1) 20-21 Wornens British Lge (1) 13 Mens Euro Lge v Belgium -llome Essex Jnr 2* Select 21 17 County Championships (2) ESTIA Regional Team Finals 18 British League (5) 27 County Championships (6) 24-25 Yorks/Humberside 3* 28 British League (11) South of England Inr 2* March 31-1 VETIS Western Masters 6-7 English Senior NaJional Championships - Sheffield Kent Jnr 2* 13-14 South of England 3* Derby Jnr 2* Select No,/ember 20 ESTIA National Team Finals 1 British League (6) 20-21 VETIS Southern Masters 7-8 Final Regional Jnr Trials Bristol 2* Snr/lor Senior Premier Weekend (1) 21 British League (12) Veterans Premier Weekend (1) 27-28 Cheshire Junior 2* 8 Hastings Tigers 1 * Senior Premier Weekend (2) - Grantham 10 lVon,ens Euro Lge v France - Home Veterans Premier Weekend (2) 14-15 Cleveland Jnr 2* Select April Veterans British League (1) 3 County Championships (7) 21 County Chanlpionships (3) 3-4 Halex NaJional Under 10/12 Championships 22 British League (7) 4 British League (13) Woodfield Jnr 1* 10-11 Essex 5* 28-29 Excel Logistics Cadet 2* (Grove) 17-18 Yorkshire Junior 2* Select Midland 3* Open 18 British League (14) 24-25 /Jecen,ber Wornens British League (2) - Stourbridge VETIS Northern Masters 5-6 English Junior National Championships Shrewsbury BUFR Cadet 2* (Grove) VETIS Eastern Masters May 6 Woodfield Senior 1 * 1-3 English Junior Open - Bridlington 11 Tameside Jnr 2* 2 British Gas 2* (Grove) 12-13 Middlesex 3* 8 ESTIA Individual Championships 19 Eade Pipeline Jnr 1* (Grove) 15-16 Sussex Newman School Junior 1* Open 20 British League (8) 16 Maurice Goldstein Trophy January B&B Jones Jnr 1* (Grove) 2-3 Cleveland 5* 22-23 VETIS National Masters Ternhill Cadet 2* (Grove) 23-24 Halex NaJionql Under 18/21 Championships 9-10 Nah"onal Junior Trials 29-30 Wylie Holland Grove Jnr 2* 12 fl,/ens /~uro Lge (2nd Stage) -llome Blackpool Marie Curie 2* 16-17 ESTIA Team Area Finals June 17 British League (9) 6 National Team Finals - Grantham 19-20 Shire Catering Junior 2* (Grove)

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