Saltley Amateur Gardeners were this week’s biggest winners in the premier division of the Sheldon and District Winter League. Playing at home the Gardeners chalked up a massive 8-1 victory over RAFA. Highwood were not far behind with a 7-1 home win against Castle Vale Residents, despite a 140 finish from D.Cooney for Castle Vale. P.Burnham (Fordbridge Social) had a 160 break, but he also finished on the losing side, going down 5-4 at St Anne’s.
In division one there were 7-2 wins for both Glebe Community Centre and Solihull Borough FC against respective opponents Raven and Smiths Wood Snooker Club. There was a maximum for J.Toney as his side Sheldon Social beat Vaughans 6-3.
Shard End RBL Flights romped to an 8-1 win over Small Heath Gardeners, in division two, while Old Bill and Bull and Victoria Flights won 7-2 in turn against Shard End RBL and the Gunmakers Arms.
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Heartlands have opened up a four points lead at the top of the Small Heath Summer League following their 7-2 beating of Ward End Ex Service Club and a defeat for second placed Custard House, who lost ground as they slipped up at the Victoria 301 Club, going down 5-4 as a result of their success Victoria 301 Club are now level on the same sixteen points as Custard House and only trail on average.
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Bill Morris, secretary of the highly popular Aston League is about to set off on a new venture. Bill is working hard starting a new Birmingham Sunday Morning League. Teams would consist of five players, each playing the best of three legs of 501.
Anyone who would be interested in entering a team for the new league, or requiring any further information should contact Bill on either 0121-680-8218 or mobile 01191-769913.
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The West Midlands Super League got underway with fine wins for both Penkridge and Wednesfield in the men’s league. Both teams won by 7-2 margins, Penkridge defeated Blakenhall, while Wednesfield, whose team is made up mainly of West Midlands county players, accounted for Oldbury.
In the women’s league Wolverhampton, who at one stage were trailing 2-1 finished as 3-2 victors, thanks to their opponents, Great Wyrley only fielding three players.
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A final reminder that entries are still being accepted for the Coventry Open, which will be staged at the Barras Social Club, Coventry Street, Coventry, this coming Saturday. For a £4 entry fee there is a guaranteed first prize of £250 with entries being accepted on the day.
Doors will open at 12 noon with a roll call at 3-30pm. Match play will commence at 4-00pm. For any further enquiries contact K. Atwal on 02476-266442.
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