Steve Dwyer thunders on in the Coors Brewery sponsored Belgrave Social Individual League. After completing eight fixtures Steve still not only remains undefeated but also boasts a record of not having dropped a single leg. With 3-0 wins over Ashley Luckman and Steve Hawkes Steve has now amassed a total of 40 points and is six ahead of his nearest rival Scott Mitton.
Gordon Clinton has to be the league’s top scorer this week. In his 2-1 win over Stuart Williams he hit 141,140,137,134,123,101 and 100. He followed that with 180,2×140,127,125,100,100f anda 13 darts game in his 3-0 win against Terry Clinton.
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A 7-2 win over the Raven extended Midland Red’s winning run in division one of the Harborne and District Summer League to five games and as Raven are currently second behind the Red’s it was an even more rewarding victory. M.Willis (Highlander) hit a maximum but it was not enough for his team to avoid a 6-3 defeat at the hands of the Ladywood Social side.
There was a similar story in division two where top side Smethwick Labour Club made it five wins in as many games when they beat second in the table Avenue Social 6-3. Both teams are now on 10 points with the Labour Club having the better average, plus a game in hand.
Other players to find the three treble twenties were J.Gaskin (Pheasant), D.Uhbi (Punchbowl) and G.Butler (Coopers Arms).
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Just one point separates the top three teams in division one of the Longwood league. Gate Inn, despite a 5-3 defeat at White Lion, are in pole position with 12 points, Dolphin and White Lion are both on 11 points. Dolphin had a 5-3 win at Red Lion ’A’. It’s also close at the top of the second division, Plough and Harrow and Two Gates Club each have 14 points with Three Horse Shoes just two points behind. All three teams recorded home wins this week, Plough and Harrow has a 6-2 win over Royal Oak, Two Gates Club beat Jolly Sailor 5-3 and Three Horse Shoes beat Kettlebrook 6-2.
Also on the league’s agenda has been the Divisional Open Cups. In division one Queens ‘A’ had a semi final win over the Globe, while Red Lion ‘B’ knocked out the White Lion. The second division final will be contested by the Mercian and Three Horse Shoes who had respective last four wins against Cue Sports Club and Kettlebrook.
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Players from all over the country are entering the Heartlands U.K. Open, which will be staged at the club in Aston Church Road, Nechells, in August. However, the good news is that there are still vacancies for the event which will include a doubles knockout on the Saturday followed by a singles competition on the Sunday.
Entry to both competitions is £6 per player with the prize money reported to be in the region of £1000. There is also talk that John Smith’s Brewery are on the verge of getting involved with the event. Anyone requiring any further information should contact Bill Morris on 07791-769913.
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