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Woolfold & Domino Riddell League THE next meeting will be the AGM on Wednesday, July 30, at Elton Fold WMC, shows his Leigh Lane at 8.30pm. Anybody wishing to bring anything up at this meeting must do so in writing seven days before the meeting. The presentation is on Thursday, July 31, at 10k class The Swan Hotel, Tottington Road, at 8pm. Teams are asked to bring a bottle for the raffle. RADCLIFFE AC’s Ben Riddell Roll of Honour 2007-2008 showed his form again with a Darts League Winners: Elton Fold B. fifth placed finish in the Darts League Runners-up: Tottington Con. Rochdale 10k. He ran the Darts Team KO Winners: Elton Fold B. Darts Team KO Runner-up: Woodbank CC. undulating course and battled Darts Team Last 8 Winners: Railway. the pouring rain to clock 35mins Dart Individual KO Winner: L Revill (White 22secs. Horse). Darts Individual KO Runner-up: S Hey- Fourteen members ran the wood (Tottington Con). event, a club championship Darts Pairs KO Winners: C Woolnough and D Studholme (Fold B). race, and there was a close Darts Pairs KO Runners-up: B Ramsden battle between the second and and J Cunliffe (Railway). third runners from Radcliffe. Darts High Score KO Winner: M Hallows (Swan A). Tony Holt (V45) clocked 41.02 Darts High Score KO Runners-up: J Cun- with Dave Bartlett in at 41.04, liffe (Railway). Darts Most 180 Winners: L Revill (White 43rd out of 254 runners. Horse), M Hallows (Swan A), J Cunliffe Next in from Radcliffe was (Railway). Steve Hamer (V50) in 44.01; Least Darts Winner: R Marra (Railway). Darts Highest Check Out: K Warburton Anne Marie Rampley recorded (Oddfellows). 47.28 with Paula Abernethy running 47.45. Domino League Winners: Elton Fold B. Domino League Runner-Up: Swan B. Both are vet-40s and finished Domino Team KO Winner: Railway. seventh and eighth vet-40 Domino Team KO Runners-Up: White Horse. overall. Domino Last 8 Winners: Railway. George Critchley (V50) ran Domino Pairs KO Winners: D Nortley and 49.17; Mark Murphy 49.30; D Studholme (Fold B). Domino Pairs KO Runners-Up: R Hamer Rachael Stoney 49.52; William and R S Lomax (White Horse). Toye (V60) 52.23; Berin Jones Domino High Score Winners: C Bond and T K Bond (White Horse). 53.34; Glenda Garry (V45) 54.29; Domino High Score KO Winners: D Stephen Davies (V50) 55.59 and Howarth and L Brooks (Swan B). Eileen Royle ran 57.14, and was ● Radcliffe AC’s after their outing at the Rochdale 10k event Domino Hifh Score KO Runners-Up: C the first vet 60 woman. Bond and T K Bond (White Horse). Ramsbottom Summer League Mens BARRY Jakeway inflicted a rare defeat on Bury athletes turn on the style to finish in second place Andy Marshall when Masons Madrid played the Rose and Crown. However, the Rose proved too strong and ran out 5-12 winners, BURYACathletes turned in another 3,000m. Meanwhile, Laura also Forthe men, there were three athletes another jump of almost seven metres to with Mark Wilkinson giving a man-of-the- match display for the Rose and Crown. The outstanding team performance on performed at her usual level with making their debut. Mike Lutkevitch in win the Aevent. Misfits ended the Ramsbottom Legion’s Sunday. outstanding wins at 400m, 400m hurdles the shot, Chris Turner in the 1500m, The 5,000m saw the experienced Dave mini-revival, 5-12, tanks mainly to Scott Hey- The team finished asuperb second in and 800m. Alongside Laura was Lizzi and Joe Vaughan in the 400m. wood and Eric Finnerty, winning their Cole and Pete Bates again score good matches 3-0. 125 Parfitt got back to winning the meeting, and remain second in the Cheshire, who was also running and Josh Cole did the 800m and 1500m, with ways but his Footballers Red team went league, with one match remaining. jumping well. Ross Little in the 800m Band Chris points before the four relays began. down 7-10 to pub rivals Fooballers Blue. It’s the last two games of the season and no They were boosted by the addition of The team had the bonus of Nicola Turner the 1500m B. The womenran well in both relays, and team is allowed to sign any new players for Paula Evans, joining daughter Laura Quick, and Carlo Barsarno both Carlo Balsarno managed maximum the men won the sprint relay. the remaining fixtures, cup or singles com- petitions. for the first time in the league. competing in the pole vault, who both seven events, Paul Horrocks completed The final league match of the season is PPts Paula had an excellent debut, did well. all the throws and Roger Morley the the Masons Misfits ...... 11 111 again at the Market Street track, then performing well in both the shot and JennyGibson, Grace Conroy and Sarah sprinthurdles and triple jump. Anthony Rose And Crown ...... 10 99 Rossendale host their home match on Masons Madrid ...... 10 90 long jump before turning her attention Lutkevitch Holly and Amy Chapman Greencompeted in the triple jump, and Footballers Blue ...... 10 87 to the track where she completed afast completedthe women’s team. Blong jump where Sol Bah produced Sunday August 3. Footballers Red ...... 11 87 Ramsbottom Legion ...... 10 75 Buchanan ...... 10 65 St Ann’s Hospice BOLTON’S Champion, Swe- Hardy and Nico Renzuli scored 4-6, 3-6 and den Champion and International C r o q u e t C y c l e S p e e d w a y 6-0 with another set added by Julian Nuttall Steve Coote, will be playing a darts exhibi- and Dave Worsley at 6-4 to give Walmer the tion for the Joan Rhodes Memorial Cups in Bury 5-4 win in Division Five. aid of St Ann’s Hospice at the Queen Anne, Bury THE most successful event in the sport of In Division Eight, Walmer C showed their Little Lever, on Sunday, July 20, 8pm. BURY Croquet Club’s Norths hosted a Golf cycle speedway, the British Youth and recent improved form in the home match Entry fee £3 per person donation, a card Croquet match against Llanfairfechan. The Junior League, came to Bury last Saturday against Holcombe Brook D. Here again, the and raffle will be run and all proceeds to St team of Bob and Maureen Whittle, Barbara and the Goshen circuit played most to an pairing of Stu Donaldson and Brian Ann’s Hospice. Giller and new player Mick Sandiford built event that lived up to its reputation. Richards laid the foundations with their 6-1, Compere British Darts Organisation’s Gary up an early lead in the doubles and Despite atrocious weather of heavy rain in 6-1, 6-4 sets and the vital points were Cartmel. Officials David Swindells, Marie consolidated in the singles to finish with a the hours leading up to the noon start, the added by Keith Fairhurst and Adam Heath, McKinney, Tony Severs and Jim Rhodes. day was almost a record breaker when this win by 14 games to eight. 4-6, 6-2, 3-6, and Ray Tait and Josh Turbill first of four national rounds attracted no at 6-3, 4-6, 4-6 which gave Walmer three Ladies Summer League Meanwhile, Fylde visited the Peelers in the fewer than 130 riders, just one short of the more points and a safe, mid-table position. handicap league. Paul Kenworthy and Geoff Sponsored by Old White Lion highest turnout ever. A severely weakened D team were defeated THE Ladies Darts Summer League meeting Young were given a rather easy time in the Riders from Under-8s to U18s, graded in 8-1 at Barrow Bridge with only Mike Booth will be on Wednesday, August 13, 8.15pm. doubles by somewhat odd tactics from the two year steps, contested 160 races, not and Bruce Hardman getting a set. Results visitors to reach a pegout with half an hour counting restarts, over nine and half hours Injuries and the absence of key players has Division A: Swan C 3 Elton Lib 4; Barracks to spare. On the other court, Barbara of intensive competitive action on the halted Walmer Mixed A teams early A 1 Game Cock 6; The Derby 3 Rose And Young and Jean Partington’s game went to superbly prepared track. progress in Division Two of the mixed Crown 4; time, with victory for the home pair by a Families and club groups made up the large league. Division B: Clarence 2 Waggonmakers 5; single hoop. crowd that surrounded the circuit Against Lonsight Meths at home, Walmer Theroyal 4 Barracks B 3; Dungeon 4 Elton throughout the day and the Bury club’s In the singles, Barbara won in about 80 never recovered from the poor return in the Fold 3. reputation for staging big meetings was mixed section where Phil Mansfield and Lisa Tuesday Division: Swan B 5 Oddfellows 2; minutes. Geoff’s opponent made good use enhanced even further. Morley lost 1-6, Dave Gerrard and Dianne of his bisque allowance to win easily. New Inn 5 Old White Lion 2; The Roach 4 Up to 21 of the sport’s 37 registered clubs Hardman lost 3-6, Stu Hardy and Jill Ash- Salisbury 3; Kenworthy had a close tussle to prevail just were represented and yet the day could so worth lost 1-6 and Rick Morley and Fran High Scores Over 133: S O’Halleron (Ef) before time, while Partington took time to very nearly have been a complete disaster. Biggins lost by 4-6. In the men’s section, 134; M Ratcliffe (Wm) 133; J Leach (Dun) develop her rhythm and eventually lost by The round was switched from Stockport at Morley and Mansfield recovered some 133; M Upenicks (Sal) 140; Joanne Jowitt seven. The match result was a 4-2 win. fairly short notice but as the proceedings ground with 6-5, 6-2 sets, but Gerrard and (Swan A) 180; E Foran (Roach) 133; J The club hosted the Great Britain v USA got underway news was received that Hardy lost by 5-6, 3-6. For the ladies, Lisa Buckley (Swb) 140; S Martin (Swb) 138; A Test Match, at Heaton Park. Stockport council had headed off an and Dianne were winners at 6-1, 6-3 but Blake (Gc) 133. In four days, 27 best-of-three rubbers were “invasion” by the travelling community to Biggns and Ashworth lost their sets and occupy the St Thomas Recreation ground contested. The Americans took only one of Walmer lost by rather a heavy margin. by dumping a very large mountain of rubble Bury Ladies Winter League the first six doubles, but strengthened as There was good news for the Walmer B and and boulders across the entrance to the site C squads on Sunday as both progressed to THE annual meeting of the Bury Ladies time progressed. The match outcome was a which would have left hundreds of cycle the finals of their respective league cup Winter Darts League will be on Wednesday, 21-6 win for GB, with many splendid speedway cars with no where to park and competitions. The B team were giving August 6, at the Old White Lion, in Bolton individual performances. no access to the tract at the very last Lostock D an 18 game start but by winning Street, Bury, at 8.15pm.The intention is to Heaton Park was the venue for the moment. seven of the match sets Walmer ran out start the league on or about September 30. inaugural Norh-west Federation Golf Three Bury riders qualified to ride in the winners by six games. The major contribu- All old teams and new teams welcome. For information ring Myra on 0161 761 7818. Croquet individual championship. Eight event. Stephen McKeown scored four points tion came from John Biggins and Wyn Lees in the U10s. Liam Burke rode well for 14 who won 6-2, 6-1 and 6-4. Team Reg: £30 Players Reg: £1. Anyone players from the region took part, including who wants to put proposals forward for the Judith Gaskell and Margaret Yates of Bury. points from two wins and two seconds in the U14s and then took third place in the B BSF Tennis meeting, do so in writing and give to Myra Yates had the satisfaction of being the only or Angie before meeting or on the night. final. U16, Chris Dyson scored nine points HOLCOMBE Brook maintained their lead at person to beat the eventual winner Alan and fourth in the D final. Mayne of Bowdon. As the last round began the top of the First Division, with a convinc- Bury District Darts Dominoes The next round in the Northern Grand Prix ing win this week over Lostock B who are Gaskell had been one of two others in the takes place at Heckmondwike starting at yet to win a match. Second-placed Hawk- And Crib League frame to give Mayne a fight, but he beat the noon. shaw had a narrow victory over Markland THE League annual meeting will take place other contender to become outright winner. Hill, thanks mainly to the Hawkshaw ladies on Monday, August 4, at a venue is to be T e n n i s winning all four sets and losing only seven ● Rachel Anders followed her English and confirmed. If any members wish to submit games. Commonwealth karate title by winning the individual proposals for this meeting, they are to reach A n g l i n g Walmer TC Hawkshaw B’s top mixed couple Paul the Secretary by no later than Tuesday, July WALMER TC A, B and C men’s teams all Evans and Helen Adams had a convincing and open weight division titles at the British 22. All submissions must include the names had 5-4 victories in the Bolton Tennis win over Markland Hill’s premiere couple National Championships at the Ponds Forge of the proposer and a seconder. If anyone League. In Division Two, the A team were Andy Riley and Joanne Crompton. requires any further information, contact the Ramsbottom Association dependent on Mark Booth and Paul Biggins Hawkshaw D top Division Five with a win international Arena in Sheffield. Tia Baron won gold Secretary on 07742 538967. who had 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 wins against Tyldesley over bottom place Elton Vale, despite both at her first attempt in the Kumite division while RAMSBOTTOM Anglers are having their teams winning six sets each. Holcombe next match on Saturday, July 19, at Two A at Mosley Avenue. They were supported by Dave Gerrard and Brook D top Division Six despite losing this Henna Shah, Sam Carpendale, Adam and Becky Brooks Fisheries, with the draw taking week to Barrow Bridge B by three games C y c l i n g place at 9am. Members contact John on Mike Davies who added two sets with 3-6, Byrne and Jake Feeney won bronze in their 6-3, 6-3 scores and despite the pairing of and winning seven out of the 12 sets. 01706 825395. In the new format Cecil Cup, all divisions repercharge matches. The youngster, piictured with Ramsbottom Angling would like to thank Phil Mansfield and Steve Routledge not adding to the score, it was a valuable win joined together for the quarter-finals. The instructor Peter Allen, all train at the USKA Dojo in Bury CTC Woodbank Cricket Club for having yet four teams going through to the semi’s are RUNS for Sunday, July 13, meet another successful race night. Anyone wish- for Walmer. The B team were at Eagley A and they also Barrow Bridge B, Longsight A, Walkers and Hardman Street, Bury Wilkinson's, The Rock:A Gargrave 9am; B ing to join Ramsbottom Anglers please con- last years runners-up, Walmer B. The semi- Trough of Bowland 9am. tact Peter on 01706 218497. had a pair of three-set winners in John Big- gins and Wyn Lees at 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. Stu finals take place on Sunday, July 27.