White Eagle 0 Cheslyn Hay 5
Craig Stanley was in fine form as his side whitewashed the home side, Craig beat Mick Powell 3-0, hitting 2 x 180. He won the 1st leg in 25 darts, which could have gone either way, he then opened with 2 consecutive tons and a 180 later in the leg take it in 20 darts, no red scores for Poppa in this leg, but he scored well and was left waiting on 20. Another 180 in the 3rd leg saw Craig complete the win in 19 darts.
Poppa; 1 x 100, average, 20.50.
Craig; 2 x 180 & 3 x 100, average 23.48 (MoM).
The second game of the night saw young Jack Senior take on Chris Stanley, who takes the 1st leg with some steady darts hitting 100. Chris opens with 100 and 180 which he takes in 25 darts, with Jack scoring well, but left waiting on 36. The 3rd leg could have gone either way, with both players having 12 darts at their doubles, with Chris taking the game 3-0.
Jack; average, 15.64.
Chris; 1 x 180 and 3 x 100+ scores, average, 17.68.
The 3rd game was close with Scott Stanley beat Fletch over the distance, 1st leg goes to Fletch. Who hit 140 and 2 x 100, but poor finishing sees him take the leg in 27 darts. Scott controls the next two legs, taking the 2nd in 18 darts, hitting, 100, 125 and 140. The 3rd legs even better, he hits, 40, 180, 140, 130 and 11/3 for a 15 darter. Another three tons by Scott, sees him surge ahead in the 4th, but his finishing lets him down and Fletch checks out on 88 in 2 for a 23 dart leg, the decider sees Fletch open with 140 and 100, and Scott opens with 100, but Fletch leaves 27 and Scott takes out double top for the win and gives his side an unassailable win ‘to stick the knife in’?
Fletch; 3 x 140 and 5 x 100, average, 21.31, (MoM)
Scott; 1 x 180 and 9 other scores of 100 or more, average, 22.71.
A close 4th game sees Ian Jones beat Simon Pearce 3-2, a slow star sees Simon take the 1st leg in 29 darts, Jona has to respond in style, hitting 3 x 100 to take the 2nd leg in 22 darts, and this after Simon had hit 2 x 100+ scores and had a shot at tops. Simon takes the 3rd leg in 19 darts, hitting 2 x 140, Jona levels with a 21 dart leg, with a neat 80 in 3, with Simon waiting on 40. The 5th leg and Simon hits 140 and 100 and with Jona scoring 100, but both players struggle to hit their double and Jona takes out tops.
Simon; 3 x 140 & 4 x 100, average, 20.71.
Jona; 6 x 100+ scores, average, 20.89.
Steve Gillam completes the whitewash with a 3-1 win over Spencer Trow; he takes the 1st leg in 22 darts, with the Trout left on 43 after hitting 2 x 100. Another 2 x 100 by Spence sees him level the scores with a 25 dart leg, with Gilly left on 12, the 3rd leg and Gilly hits 140 and 125 for a 21 darter. Trout opens with 2 x 100 in the 4th leg, but he fails to follow this up and some good scoring by Gilly sees him take the game in 23 darts.
Spencer; 140 and 6 x 100, average, 19.91.
Steve; 4 x 100+ scores, average, 22.13.
Yew Tree 0 Welcome 5
Bj Paget gave the visitors the best possible start with a 3-0 win over Craig Johnson, he open with 100 and Craig hit a maximum with his fourth throw, but both players wasted 12 darts to take the leg, which finally went to BJ in 35 darts. The second leg saw BJ score well and take the leg in 24 darts, he followed this up by hitting 3 x 100+ scores in the 3rd leg, which he won in 20 darts.
Craig; 1 x 180 and 2 x 100, average, 16.24.
BJ, 4 x 100+ scores, average, 19.02.
Jason Lavender was in majestic form, taking out Diane Tolley 3-0; he opened up with a maximum, and 100 to take the 1st leg in 18 darts. The 2nd leg was equally impressive, scoring 100 and 180 with his 1st six darts, and throwing in 108 for good measure, taking the leg in just 18 darts. It gets better in the 3rd leg, scoring, 180, 100, 100, 113, n/s and 8 in one for a 16 darter.
Diane; 1 x 100, average, 16.29.
Jason; 3 x 180 and 6 other scores of 100 or more, average, 28.90, (MoM).
It had to happen; two of the superstars of the super league for over 20 years drew each other, for the home side, Sir Jack Routledge and for the visitors the one and only Joe Hutchins. It’s Jack who strikes first, taking the opening leg in 20 after Joe fails to take out five, and both players then hit 125 in the 2nd leg, which goes to Joe in 21 darts, checking out on 56 in 3. The 3rd leg and Jack opens with successive 140’s and Joe hit 3 x 100, but Jack takes the leg in 18 darts, with Joe waiting on 80. Joe draws the score level with a 21 darter with Jack poised on tops. Down to the decider and Jack pops in a 140, but Joe hits a maximum and 100 to give himself space and takes the game in 16 darts, with Jack still looking for his Newky!!
Jack; 4 x 140 and 125, average, 22.29.
Joe; 1 x 180 and 7 other scores of 100 or more, average, 24.98.
The 4th games sees Lee Hodgkiss beat Martin Millington 3-2, ; both players hit 3 x 100+ scores in the 1st leg, which goes to Lee in 23 darts, with Martin failing to go out on 20. The 2nd legs a cracker with Martin opening with 100 and 180, Lee responds with 123 and a run of 60’s, before going 2 up with a fantastic 128 finish. Some excellent scoring by Martin gives him the 3rd leg in 21 darts, finishing on 52 in 3, he then levels with a 17 dart 4th leg, hitting 140 and 100. Te decider a close encounter, with Martin scoring 2 x 100 and Lee a 140 and 100, and with Martin waiting on 60, Lee coolly takes out double nine for a 19 darter.
Martin; 1 x 180 and 6 x 100+ scores, average, 23.93 (MoM).
Lee; 7 x 100+ scores, average, 22.54.
Kieran O’Mahony completes the whitewash with a good 3-0 win against Ian Golightly, he opens with 100 and 140 to take the 1st leg in 26 darts. The second legs closer, with Ian hitting 3 x 80+ scores, and Kieran a 140 and 4 x 60, with Ian waiting on 16, Kieran checks out on 20 in 2 for a 2 nil lead. The final leg sees a collector’s item, with Big Ian hitting a maximum, but Kieran hits 140 and takes the leg with a nice 73 in 3 finish in 21 darts.
Ian; 1 x 180, average, 18.08.
Kieran; 3 x 140 and 1 x 100, average, 19.77.
Woolpack 3 Chadsmoor Progressive 2
Simon Wiggin had to come two legs down to put he visitors ahead with a fighting 3-2 win against Keith Stubbs. Keith hit 2 x 100 as he won the 1st leg in 25 darts, this after Simon had missed tops to go ahead, the second leg saw both players hit a 140, but poor finishing by both, meant the leg went to Keith in 31 darts. Simon then produced his best darts to take the 3rd leg, hitting, 135 and 2 x 125 in16 darts, the 4th leg and Simon pops in 2 x 140 and checks out on 70 in 3 for a 18 darter. The decider a bit closer with both players scoring 100, but Keith misses 40 and Simon takes the game in 27 darts.
Keith; 7 x 100+ scores, average, 19.04.
Simon; 8 x 100+ scores, average, 20.97 (MoM).
The second game and John Lucas makes it 2 nil to the visitors, with a 3-0 win over young Michael Wheawall, John dominates the 1st leg, hitting 3 x 100+ scores for a 20 darter. The second leg is much closer, with John hitting 100 and Michael banging in a 140, Michael has chance to take the leg, but just misses double 16 and John nips in to take out 40 for a 27 dart leg. The 3rd leg and Mike opens with another 140 and John hits 2 x 100, but down to the business end and Mike shows a few nerves and is unable to hit his double.
Michael; 2 x 140. average, 14.65 (poor finishing).
John; 6 x 100+ scores, average, 16.88.
The 3rd game and it’s down to Lee Edgington to try and put the Woolpack back in the match, his opponent is the experienced Dennis Westbury. This game goes the distance and Lee races into a 2-0 lead, taking the 1st leg in 24 darts, both players hit 100 in the 3rd leg and with Lee waiting on 55, Dennis checks out on 80 in 3 to pull a leg back. The 4th leg goes to Dennis after Lee wastes 12 darts at his double, the decider’s close, with Lee hitting 140 and Dennis a couple of 80’s, and with Dennis waiting on 74, Lee takes the spoils by checking out on 74 in 2, to give his side a lifeline.
Lee; 1 x 140 and 2 x 100, average, 18.72.
Dennis; 3 x 100, average, 17.61.
The 4th game also goes the distance, with Martin Wheawall coming back from 2 down to beat George Coulter and level the match scores. George opens up with a 24 darter, after Martin had missed 18; the 2nd leg also goes to George in just 15 darts, with scores of, 180, 140, 83, 62 and 36. Martin takes the 3rd leg in 22 darts, hitting 140 and 117; he then levels the scores with an 18 dart 4th leg, with George waiting on 6, after both players had hit 2 x 100+ scores. Both players then hit a 100 in the final leg, and Martin’s first to go for his double, but misses 32 and leaves 16, George is on 64, but he too misses and also leaves 16, and a relieved Martin checks out next shot for a 25 darter.
Martin; 8 x 100+ scores, average 22.98.
George; 1 x 180 and 6 other scores of 100 or more, average, 22.64.
The final game of the night sees Allan Carrington complete the comeback with a 3-0 win over Jimmy Riddle, the 1st legs not the best, with Allan hitting 100, taking it in 28 darts, with Jim waiting on 20. A 140 gives Allan a great start in the 2nd leg, which he duly takes in 20 darts with a double top finish, the 3rd leg sees Jim hit 100 and 123, but 3 consecutive 100+ scores puts Allan in charge and he seals the points for his side with a 17 dart leg.
Allan; 5 x 100+ scores, average, 23.12.
Jim; 2 x 100+ scores, average, 18.64.
Bradley House 5 Royal Oak 0
Bob Stevenson put the home side ahead with a 3-2 win against Mac Phipps; Mac took the opener in 28 darts, hitting 100 and 120, Bob levelled by taking the 2nd leg in 34 darts. The 3rd leg saw both players start to find their range, with Bob hitting 100 and 140, and Mac 160 and with Bob waiting on 35, Mac checks out on 70 in 3 for a 24 dart leg. A 140 sees Bob take the 4th leg in 23 darts, so it’s down to the decider and Mac hits 140 and 121, with Bob hitting 100, Mac’s first to the double, but he fails to take out 16 with six darts and leaves 4, Bob then produces hid finest darts to take out 90 in 2 darts for a 20 dart game winning leg.
Bob; 5 x 100+ scores, average, 18.71.
Mac; 6 x 100+ scores, average, 18.76.
Leon Ariss impressive start to the season continued with a 3-0 win over Jim Wright, both players hit 2 x 100+ scores in the opening leg, with Leo taking it in 25 darts, after Jim had had 9 darts at 40. The second leg was also competitive, with once again both players hitting 2 x 100+ scores, this time Leon taking it in 20 darts, with Jim on 64, the 3rd leg and Leon hits 100 and 125, with Jim hitting 100, Leon takes it with an excellent 74 in 3 finish for a 24 darter.
Leon; 6 x 100+ scores, average, 21.78.
Jim; 5 x 100+ scores, average, 20.50.
Andy Stevenson gives the home side an unassailable lead with a 3-0 win over Gordon Cooper, the 1st leg saw Andy hit 125 and Gordon 2 x 140, with Andy taking it in 19 darts. Andy turned the screw in the 2nd leg, taking it in just 15 darts, 180, 140, 60, 96 and 25 in 3, no red scores for Andy in the 3rd leg, but he did hit 3 x 90+ scores to complete the win in 23 darts, with Gordon waiting on 48.
Andy; 1 x 180 and 2 x 100+ scores, average, 26.37.
Gordon; 2 x 140 and 2 x 100, average, 20.35.
The 4th game of the night was the best of all, with Lyndon Collier beating Neil Clarke 3-1, no red scores for Lyndon in the 1st leg, but he did check out on 96 in 3 for a 27 darter, this after Neil had hit 100 and 101, and failing to take out 25. The second leg saw Neil open with consecutive 100’s and 116 a couple of throws later as he levelled the scores with a 17 dart leg. Lyndon then found his mark taking the 3rd leg in 14 darts, 70, 60, 180, 140, 51 in 2, to prove it was no fluke, he won the 4th leg with scores of, 64, 180, 60, 137, 60 in 2 for another 14 darter.
Lyndon; 2 x 180, 140 and 137, average, 26.74 (MoM).
Neil; 7 x 100+ scores, average, 25.10 (MoM).
Craig Hampson completed the whitewash with a 3-0 win against Kim Hardware, he hit 2 x 100 as he won the 1st leg. Both players then hit a 140 in the 2nd leg, which went to Craig in 23 darts, before he completed the win with a 28 dart 3rd leg.
Craig; 1 x 140 and 2 x 100, average, 19.02.
Kim; 1x 140 and 1 x 100, average, 16.62
St Georges 4 Lichfield Cons 1
Danny Allsop 3 Matt Wilson 0
Danny wins the 1st leg hitting 2 red scores, Matt was unable to hit any red scores but did manage some high scores and was sitting on 25 as Danny took out 16 in 1 for a 25 dart leg, the 2nd leg and Danny put some good scores in which included a Maximum and still no red scores for Matt as Danny blitzed him finishing 76 in 3 for a 15 dart leg, the 3rd leg and this time it’s Matt who manages a red score but Danny is left wanting but still does enough as he takes out 57 in 3 for a 21 dart leg. Danny hit 2 x 100+, 1 x 140, 1 x 180, Avg 24.64, Matt hit 1 x 100+, Avg 17.30.
Andy Chell 3 Ade Hammersley 1
In a closely fought match the Saints Andy Chell was a worthy winner although if Ade had won the same would apply, the 1st leg and both players found the red bit to record some red scores and with Ade sitting on 56 Andy stepped up to take out 92 in 3 for an 18 dart leg, the 2nd leg went to Ade as he scored slightly better than Andy as he takes out 24 in 1 for a 19 dart leg, the 3rd leg and Ade hits 2 red scores but the scores before and after were poor, Andy hit a maximum and 1 red score as he takes the leg in 20 darts, the 4th leg and both players hit 3 red scores apiece and as Ade is waiting on 10 Andy steps up and takes out 40 in 2 for a 17 dart leg to win 3-1 and puts the Saints 2 up. Andy hit5 x 100+, 3 x 140, 1 x 180, Avg 26.21, Ade hit 7 x 100+, 2 x 140, Avg 25.47.
Ian Rea 3 Billy Austin 2
In the longest game of the night but in the best of ways it was a quick game. The 1st and both players hit 3 red scores apiece and with Ian sitting on 60 Billy stepped up and took out 36 in 1 for a 16 dart leg, the 2nd leg was sparse of red scores as Ian hit the only one as he took the leg in 27 darts to level, the 3rd leg was much like the second as Billy hit one red score and Ian hit a 180 but it was Billy who went on to win the leg in 20 darts, the 4th leg and Ian is looking to level his match again starts well with 138,180,99,84 game shot as Billy hit one red score he couldn’t match Ian’s scoring and it’s 2-2, the 5th and final leg was a bit of an anti climax as Ian hits the only red score and with Billy back on 216 Ian takes out 60 in 2 for a 20 dart leg. Ian hit 4 x 100+, 2 x 140, 2 x 180, Avg 26.18, Billy hit5 x 100+, Avg 21.57.
Steve Larner 1 Mark James 3
The 1st leg and both players score well hitting a ton apiece and with Steve missing his double Mark steps up and takes out 2 in 2 for a23 dart leg, the 2nd leg and Steve has the darts and is hoping to get back on level terms starts well with 2 red scores and is sitting on 96, Mark also starts well as he hits 3 red scores and one high score taking the leg in 21 darts, the 3rd leg and Steve needing to win does so but only because Mark let him off as he missed with 3 darts at tops, Steve taking the leg in 23 darts, the 4th and what was to be the final leg see’s a host of missed chances as both players had double trouble, Mark started well with 2 red scores and a Maximum and with Steve sitting on 5 Mark eventually takes out 4 in 1 for a 31 dart leg and pulls a game back for the Cons, Steve hit 4 x 100, 1 x 140, Avg 20.34, Mark hit 7 x 100+, 1 x 140, 1 x 180, Avg 20.46.
Craig Clarke 3 Keith Osman 1
The final match of the night see’s the saints Craig Clarke start his 2nd game of the season as Capt Sneyd sits this one out with a back injury, the 1st leg and it’s poor scoring by both players but they both hit a red score and with Keith missing 9 darts at his double up steps Craig to take out 36 in 2 for a 36 dart leg, the 2nd leg is better as the scoring is improved as they settle into the match Craig hits 2 red scores, Keith has no red scores but a few high scores and is waiting on 94 as Craig takes out 54 in 3 for a 24 dart leg to go 2 up, the 3rd leg and Keith starts well with a high score and 2 red scores, Craig hits a red score which was as good as it got as he got the jitters as he could sense a win and was back on 177 as Keith wrapped up the leg taking out 105 in 3 for an 18 dart leg, the 4th leg and this could of gone either way as Keith hits the only red score even though both players hit some high scores it was Keith who got down to a shot a t the double first but couldn’t convert and up stepped Craig taking out 68 in 3 for a 32 dart leg and his 1st win of the season. Craig hit 3 x 100+, 1 x 140, Avg 17.24. Keith hit 5 x 100+, Avg 17.97.
Man of Match awards
Andy Chell (St Georges)
Mark James (Lichfield Cons)
White Hart Vs Cavendish Arms
The Cavendish arrived at The Hart with a notable absence of Russell Mason, providing a boost in morale for The Hart. The draw saw the first two to the board, Glen Cullen for the home side and S. Brookes for the Cavendish. With Glen hitting 3 red scores in the first leg, Steve did manage to find the treble but without the red scores. Glen took the leg in 19 darts. The second leg was a closer affair with Steve hitting a 123, Glen replied with a ton. Steve Followed with a 125 which Glen replied with a 123, with Glen reaching his double first he took the leg in 22 darts. The third leg saw Glen again hitting a couple of tons with no reply from Steve, and Glen again finished in 22 darts to take the first game for The Hart.
Next on saw Doug Thompson start off with a ton and a 125 against D. Bates who struggled to keep up with Doug, Doug taking the first leg in 21 darts. The second leg saw Doug again hit two red scores, but to no avail as D. Bates with some steady scoring leveled the game with a 22 dart leg. This seemed to kick Doug into action, scoring 100, 134 & a 140 taking the third leg in just 16 darts with his opponent still sitting on 288. With his confidence now brimming, the fourth and what was to be the final leg saw Doug score 99, 97, 140, 105, 60/3 for a tremendous 15 dart leg putting The Hart within a sniff of victory.
Third on Craig Stretch took on Steve Wild, with Steve coasting to an easy 3 - 0 white wash over his opponent who it would appear had never played darts before with a very under par performance. Steve however still managed to find a few red scores though must've been wishing he had been pushed a bit harder. 2 - 1 to The Hart.
Fourth on saw Colin Smith take on M. O'Connell. Colin starting the stronger with 2 tons in the first leg, winning in 27 darts. Second leg saw M O'Connell pull a leg back in 25 darts hitting a 125 in the process, Colin then rallied to take the third leg in 26 darts hitting 2 tons in the process. Now with victory in his sights, Colin produced his best leg and best darts to take the leg in 18 darts hitting a ton, 140 and a 78 out shot to give The Hart victory.
Last game of the evening saw Jaffa Cummings take on L. Cooper, this was to be another 3 - 0 game with the home player in fine form, taking the first leg in 23 darts, though it could've been a lot less had he tried to finish on 80, rather than 40. The next leg he started with scores of 81, 100, 140, 100 and took the leg in 19 darts, carrying on in the same vein in the third leg starting with 3 tons, he took the leg in just 18 darts with a superb 120 out shot.
Stats:
Glen: 7 x 100 Av. 23.86 S. Brookes: 2 x 100 Av. 21.06
Doug: 2 x 140, 7 x 100 Av. 27.20 D. Bates: 1 x 100 Av. 19.44
Fod: 1 x 100, Av. 17.48 S. Wild: 1 x 140, 3 x 100 Av. 23.12
Colin: 1 x 140, 5 x 100 Av. 20.24 M. O'Connell: 2 x 100, Av. 16.68
Jaffa: 1 x 140, 7 x 100 Av. 25.05 L. Cooper: 1 x 100 Av. 18.66
Man Of The Match:-
White Hart: Doug Thompson
The Cavendish: Steve Wild
Final Result: White Hart 4, Cavendish 1.
EMERALD CLUB Vs WHITE HORSE.
Hello, good evening and welcome. Yes, it’s that time again, the time where you know you should be doing something that’s more constructive, like checking your aerial in the back of your T.V. or making your bed correctly, but you just can’t be bothered. Just be careful, it could all go inside out right before your eyes.
Well, I hope you all have had a great week, practising your throwing technique and doing your arithmetic home work. People like Danny “Colonel” Coyle have been brought up with counting; 12 pieces of chicken and 4 fries and 2 cola’s all for the princely sum of? Unlike poor old Neil Pointon, he used to count his teeth. . . . now he’s got an extra 5 mins a day to polish his ring??!!
Sorry, I wish I had never said that, I’ve got the most worst picture in my head which, I know I’ll have night mares tonight, followed by a few visits to the local shrink.
Anyway, to change the subject and hopefully forget the last statement, if only for a while; this evening we are the hosts to possibly the youngest team in the super league. If you didn’t know these guys, and they walked into the room you would be forgiven by thinking that they had come from the primary school next door. An innocent mistake, but in reality it’ll never happen, I am, of course, just jealous. My only comfort is that of all the mistakes I made when I was their age and all of the experience I have gained in life, I haven’t passed any on to them, let them make all the mistakes; they’re young enough.
If you haven’t guessed yet, we are playing the White Horse.
First the team news; well tonight we’re bare five, Whizz has managed to complete all the homework marking he needed to; Tiger has given up on the duct-tape hair removal, not that it didn’t work, he just needs so much of it, it’s costing him a fortune; Hitman has made it, fresh from the hair implant clinic. Oh, yeah for months now he’s been visiting the “Goldie locks and the three hairs” scalp treatment salon, and it appears to be working! Railings is also here; apparently he had a mishap in the week, he was stood reading the paper in the street and someone chained their bike to him. It might be a tad uncomfortable, but he now can get to work in record time. Doorways are a bit of a problem though, now he’s part human, part bike. Ian Leighton couldn’t make it tonight. Something to do with a bad shoulder, I knew that the bear wrestling would back fire on him! Another person who couldn’t be with us tonight is Badger; since he had his hair cut a couple of weeks ago, it’s like he has found a new lease of life. I am really worried, well let’s face it, at his age new found energy can be lethal. He has now gone to the North Sea to drill for gas, he has even taken his 14v cordless drill with him, so you know he means business. I am, as always, present and as wonderful as ever.
Figure 1Paul on his way for the drill of his life.
So with the draw done, here’s what happened;
The first match was between; Jim “Tiger” Harrison and Peter Toddington.
In this, a 3 leg match, we saw 9 tons and ton pluses and a wonderful 125 finish.
Although Peter came away with the loss, after the match he said he played rubbish, well in the middle leg he was left a bit high and dry, but in the 1st leg he did have his chances and the 3rd leg Tiger didn’t give him shot at the 86 he had remaining. On the flip side Jim played a steady game, not the brilliant standard we are used to but the winning finish was worth the wait.
The second pair were; Trev “TC” Carter Vs James Toddington.
The first leg only sees one red score, a 137 off James. Nothing much else happens really apart from TC found out that he can still hit his double. The 2nd leg and TC finds that he can’t hit his double and James can, and this leg was shorter than the first. The next two legs are won by TC, who it has to be said, was pushed to the line by James. When James came off the oche, he was like his relative, thinking he could’ve played better than he did. Well we all think that mate, only it’s hard to do under your own pressure.
Next on the oche are; Tim “Whizz” Whiston Vs Mark Van Pattern.
This was to be another 4 leg match, with Whizz becoming the winner. But he didn’t have it all his own way; Mark took the second leg from under Tim’s feet, that’ll TEACH him. The next two legs we’re a little easier for Tim to win, simply because Mark failed to hit any red scores and Whizz did, including a maximum in the last. You just feel Tim did just enough to survive, this can be dangerous.
Fourth up are; Mark “Railings” Harvey Vs Baden “Bad-un” Toddington.
This match was to go all five legs and if you just looked at the score sheet, the home sides part looked black and white, while the away sides looked multicoloured. By the way that Baden scored it really should’ve been all over in three legs, but after a lot of no-scores in the first two, it was Mark who sat 2-0 up. The turn around came in the 3rd leg, when Baden finally found the double, Mark wasn’t that far behind. 4th leg and Mark can’t get it together, and while he’s doing this Baden hits a maximum, just to rub salt into the wound. The last leg, no-body could’ve foreseen. Baden had the rubbish start and Mark just clicked, at the other end of the leg, Mark couldn’t finish and Baden came down to grab the win, remarkable.
The fifth and final match of the evening was between; Simon “Hitman” Astle and Ian “Smudger” Smith.
This, again, was to go all the way. The only twist with this match was; the first four legs were won against the throw. This meant that after 4 legs, 177 darts thrown and 13 tons and ton pluses; it was all square. This is were it all went Pete tongue! Although Simon came close he only actually hit one red score, meanwhile Ian managed one better and after Simon had a no-score on his double, Smudger did what he like’s to do best; win!
Final score;
EMERALD CLUB 3 – 2 WHITE HORSE.
So, another close call. We simply are riding our luck out this season. I am only glad that our opponents are playing as bad as ourselves.
On a private note; Mark Harvey had been called away during this evening because his daughter had had an accident, I am pleased to say she is fine and none the wiser to her injuries. You’re a lot braver than me, Sky.
Now for the stats;
Averages;
Emerald. J.Harrison, 20.59. T.Carter, 24.00. T.Whiston, 22.23. M.Harvey, 16.05. S.Astle, 21.30.
White Horse. P.Toddington, 16.71. J.Toddington, 23.95. M.V.Pattern, 17.58. B.Toddington, 18.91. I.Smith, 21.14.
M.O.M. T.Carter, I.Smith.
180’s. T.Whiston, B.Toddington.
With this done, all that’s left to say is;
Good luck, good darts and good bye.
Yours, TC. |
