h March, 1989, Wednesday, 29th March, 1989. THE TEESDALE MERCURY vo titles FOOTBALL 9 GOLF Top athletes get Jackson starts off Ralph Woodhead and their club awards big goal spree Mark Poole win In the Crook and District League from Eric Gates the leaders Middleton were at Easter trophies Footballer Eric Gates present­ home to second-placed Brand on. ed awards at the annual prize Middleton 'had been beaten by them Ralph Woodhead won the Easter giving night of Teesdale in the league, but were in no mood Egg Cup at Barnard Castle Golf Athletic Club. He congratulated to let the .points slip again. Club on Monday with an excellent all the winners. Middleton started well, scoring score of 74-11-63. The day was fine Those who .took the main awards two in the first five minutes through and warm particularly in the after­ were as follows, for track and field Darren Jackson, and another three noon, but Ralph had set a score events, with runners-up in brackets. before half-time through Neil Wat­ early in toe day which proved Minor girls: Angela Gee (Elaine son, 'Malcolm Anderson and Kevin impossible to beat. Raw); girts, Karen Moore (Tanya Biown, Brandon were totally out­ In second place was C. Moore Brass); senior ladies, Rachael classed again in the second half, I with a good 76-12-64. He was Weston (Jean Blackett); boys, Ian with another six goals being scored Holding the Turk's Head Challenge Trophy are Vic and Sue followed by J. W. Anderson 76-11- Holliday (Jamie Wallace); youths, by Matthew Weston,Michaei Wat­ Thompson of the Turk's Head. With them are Eric Dye and John 65, J. Clarke 79-14-65, G. Wood Philip Collings (Steven Johnston); son, Neil Watson, Malcolm Ander­ Charlton, rival managers of Barnard Castle Athletic and Glaxo 78-13-65, R. Wood 76-11-65, D. junior men. James Douglas (Andrew F.C., who will be trying to win the Impressive prize. McDougali 82-16-66, M. Brown son, Darren Anderson and Malcolm GwiMiam); senior men, Ken Sander­ The track and field winners. At the back are Ken Sanderson. Karen Makepeace. advertising space on the boards 71-14-67, G. L. Dixon 72-5-67, J. son (Peter Holliday). Moore, Rachel Weston and Angela Gee. In front are James Douglas Eggleston 71-4-67, R. Atkin 86- Ian Holliday and Phillip Collins. Brandon managed to score one] Better days ahead around the pitch. In toe cross country season the o compete last year 18-68, J. Atkinson 82-14-68 and award .winners were: Minor girls, but were cruelly exposed at the back. | The ground facilities have been G. Duncan 81-13-68. Final score 11-1, keeping Middle- for dale club in Elaine Raw (Susanne Young); girls, pictured with the improved, and there is an optimistic The Bantam Cup for those -with she brought back to ton four points dear at the top feeling that after some time fijjjjH Tanya Brass (Karen Moore); inter­ handicaps of 19 and over was won i The Bank, Barnard | of division one. mediate ladies, Elizabeth Kipling; Northern League? doldrums the new image will rub by Mark Poole with an exceptional off on the players. senior ladies, Rachael Weston With a lot of new interest score of 80-19-61. But A. Bryce (Anne Herron); veteran ladies, Stonebank’s charge Jim Coates, the secretary, who with 81-19-62 was only one stroke being shown in Evenwood used to be a licensee in Barnard Carole Holliday (Maureen Raw). kin is champ F.C., Teesdale's only team in behind. Colts, David Miller (Paul Bate­ Castle, hopes some supporters from Third place was taken by C. amino drive of Eggles- brings safety the Northern League, there are man); boys, Ian Holiday; youths, the town and other parts of Tees­ Thorne with 86-22-64 then came ommittee was held in hopes that there will be a Philip Codlings (Lee Brass); junior Survival in Division I now seems dale will start attending home G. Race 85-20-65, C. Bates 65-19-66,' Mage Hall. It brought great revival on the pitch too. men, James Douglas (Steven Holli­ assured for Barnard Castle after matches next season or even1 A. Foster 89-22-67, J. Charlton successful winter series There are sighs that p i the day); senior men, Ken Sanderson a comfortable victory over fellow I I wards the end of this one. |__ 93-25-68, G. GeM 87-19-68 and R. e open weather. activity behind the scenes will be (Alan Bray); veteran men, Dennis stragglers Hole in the Wall. ■ Guy Fisher, who has been ap­ Jones 94-26-68. ■en tables were in play, followed by success on the field, Gee (Kenny Bowron). But the visitors proved difficult pointed commercial manager, says was E. Alderson, III and that by next season there will Awards for most improved to. break down. In the end a search-1 he is encouraged by the extra CHESS ^install 117, I Brown be big crowds watobing the matches. athletes went |o; Trade and field, ing cross from Stonebank crashed! port he is being promised. Weekly Neville Cotig rove of CA Roofing, draw tickets will he on sale around Carolyn Bray and Shaun Thornton. into the net off a defender to hftl Cross country, Amanda Gibson, nets were T BeH, M. who is now chairman of the dub the area, and agents are being the town to safety. Behind even before Thomas Deacon and Timothy Best. ’. Waitson S. Mason, committee, is encouraging others to appointed. | Chances were always available I There was applause for the girts P. Peart, B. Geil, V. give their support in the early “There is a wonderful atmosphere I for the town, Ambler looking who won their section of toe . Waikon, A. Bousfield, stages, feeling Bvenwood can again at the moment, and we all believe start of contest especially likely, while Foster shot N.Y.S.D. league—Susanne Young, rize Denise Green, became a power in the league. that the good times will soon be just wide. Ball controlled the bade Barnard Castle played away to Elaine Raw, Victoria Henshaw, championship for the CA Roofing is providing valuable back at the football dub, with j Richmond one short so started a Cross country winners. At the back are James Douglas, Ken e total of three cards I four while having a header cleared sponsorship and other firms are also Kiretin Weir, Amanda Gibson and Sanderson, Carol Holliday, Rachel Weston, Tanya Brass and Dennis I off the line at the other end. large crowd cheering on a success­ game down. Lisa Whitfield. Gee. In front are David Miller, Elaine Raw. Ian Holliday and PhiHin / W. Parkin with 344 rallying round, mainly by taking ful team,” said Guy. Board 1: Peter Buchanan con­ Collins. 117, lioj: The usual Blackett was a spectator but tip­ ped over expertly when called on. tinued his good results by obtain­ rid. ing an early advantage, which he show chairman, Beta The winner came with 20 minutes and Richard Wiper 110 who v Next part of your remaining after Stonebank set off sustained. He worn after two hours’ iked those who donated the only century makers with play. au of the discontinued 1 on a charge down the left. Result Richard making a unique record Meet 10 training I fO. Board 2: Frank Little seems to ir to help and support Juniors again take of being the only junior to score be dogged by ill-luck and followed Barnard Castle: Blackett, Ross,] a century for toe 1st XI. I The next suggested programme drives. A new series his trend to lose in the end game. for training for the Meet 10 run the autumn. Dodds, Foster (capt.), Howson, [ 1 club’s main honours The dedicated treasurer, Malcolm Board 3: Tony Little played a is as follows: Ball, Donald, Manikin, Murray, better game. Although two pawns At the annual meeting of Ether- White, reported a healthy balance. Ambler, Stonebank; subs. Smith, down, a draw was assured. Schedule A: Sunday, 50-60 mins ley Cricket Club, after two minutes’ The officials and committee Simpson. Board 4: John Stoker was prom­ of easy running; Tuesday, 35 mins silence in memory of Mrs E. Allen thanked for toe hard work they oted one board and won a tense as last Tuesday; Thursday, 30 mins eers plant land Mr L. Graham, secretary had put in during the year, especial­ Rowlandson notches ly those involved hi running bingo struggle after 40 moves. Result: steady; Friday or Saturday, 25-30 David Crane gave a comprehensive 2±2l mins easy. > and trees report on the past season. sessions, entertainment, number smart hat-trick draw and domino handicap as well It confirms toe opinion that if Schedule B: Sunday, 10 miles on and footpath voluo- easy. Don’t try a time trial over Most improved athletes. In front of Shaun Thornton are Tim Best, I Pride of place went to the juniors as work on the ground. The 1 the team plays to standard, there is Tom Deacon, Amanda Gibson and Karen Bray. to enhance the laod- Bowes had an easy win against [who won the John Dee Cup, south ladies upheld ,their reputation as not that much to separate them the Meet 10 course. Save your d Middleton by plant- bottom of the league SpennithorneJ I sect ion of the league and champron- did the catering ones and toe from toe rest and toe position in energy for May.