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With the indoor leagues now 'done and dusted', I can concentrate on the summer
league.
I have already sent out an email trying to get an idea of who's likely to
be staying with us for another season - or who will not be. Didn't get a great
deal of response, I'm afraid. What I do know is that Launton S&S Divas will
not be playing this year, and that we're possibly going to have five new teams
joining - Ardley United FC. Barley Mow, Bicester Bowls Club, Crown Twyford B,
Pheasant Inn B. Just what I want - I'm trying my utmost to expand the league.
Below is a list of those who I think will be with us. If I'm not sure (ie
there's no 'Yes' against your team), will you please come back to me.
Ardley United FC | Yes | Launton S&S A | Yes | |
Ashton Club | Yes | Launton S&S B | Yes | |
Long Crendon Village Centre | Yes | |||
Barley Mow | Yes | Lower Heyford S&SC | Yes | |
Bell A | Yes | |||
Bell B | Yes | Nut Tree | ||
Bicester Bowls Club | Yes | |||
Brill S&SC B | Yes | Pheasant Inn A | Yes | |
Bull Inn A (old Black Bull) | Yes | Pheasant Inn B | ||
Bull Inn B | ||||
Butchers Arms | Plough Marsh Gibbon One | |||
Plough March Gibbon Two | ||||
Chandos Arms | ||||
Chearsley Cricketers | Yes | Red Cow | Yes | |
Crown A CoO | Yes | Red Lion Brackley Yes | ||
Crown B CoO | Yes | Rose & Crown Charlton | Yes | |
Crown Twyford A | Shakespeare A | Yes | ||
Crown Twyford B | Yes | Shakespeare B | Yes | |
Ex Services | Yes | Tiddington CC | Yes | |
Fox Souldern A | White Horse | Yes | ||
Fox Souldern B | White Hart | |||
Hundred Acres |
I've also emailed the Registration Form and, although I've put a last
submission date of 31st March on it, ideally, I'd like to have them back on or
by the AGM (which is on Tuesday 19th March at the Ex Services Club, starting at
7.30 pm).
Phil Allen
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8th March 2024
Exactly the same report as last year - but then, there's no reason
to change the wording (except, of course, the names), 'cos that's how I feel the
whole season has been.
Sadly, the 2023-24 indoor league season has come to an end - but,
what a way to finish! Two terrific evenings - plenty of banter with a little
bit of aunt sally thrown in - who'd want it any other way?! In fact, a full
season of just that! But, what a real pleasure it's been. Well done and thank
you to everyone involved. I've got that very deflated feeling already, eagerly
looking forward to October!
A list of 'how it finished' is attached. A very well done to the winners
and commiserations to those who came second!
Many thanks to Keith Lennard and the Ex Services staff for all their help
during a wonderful five months.
Now let's get ourselves prepared (winter jackets at the ready) for the
summer league which starts on 24th April. The AGM for the summer season will be
held this coming Tuesday (19th March) at the Ex Services Club, starting at 7.30
pm.
And for those who have been worrying about my wellbeing during my
two day sickness bug, firstly, thank you all very much for your concern and,
secondly, I have now fully recovered, back to full fitness and feeling 100% much
better. Thanks for your concern.
Phil Allen
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TUESDAY INDOOR LEAGUE - 2024 | WEDNESDAY INDOOR LEAGUE – 2024 | |||
League Champions | Red cow | League Champions | Misfits | |
Runners Up | Bull Inn | Runners Up | Crown | |
Handicap League Champions | Lower Heyford S&SC | Handicap League Champions | Misfits | |
Runners Up | Mr&MrsFits | Runners Up | The Cherries | |
Knockout Cup Winners | Bull Inn | Knockout Cup Winners | Crown | |
Runners Up | Ex Services | Runners Up | Bell | |
Knockout Plate Winners | RiffRaff | Knockout Plate Winners | Unwanted | |
Runners Up | Launton S&S | Runners Up | Ex Services | |
Two and a Half Pairs Cup Winners | Bull Inn | Two and a Half Pairs Cup Winners | Misfits | |
Runners Up | Lower Heyford S&SC | Runners Up | Crown | |
Two and a Half Pairs Plate Winners | Red Cow | Two and a Half Pairs Plate Winners | Unwanted | |
Runners Up | Lower Heyford S&SC | Runners Up | Ex Services | |
Triples Winners | Dave Gardiner, Keith Lennard, Greg English | Triples Winners | Clive Lampitt, Jamie Wiltshire, Greg English | |
Runners up | Karl Budd, Terry Hawkins, Dave Vear | Runners Up | Bobby Allen, Ray Rowe, Zak Vear | |
Pairs Winners | Nigel King and Kevin Powney | Pairs Winners | Dave Reast and Brian Gough | |
Runners Up | Ant Bradbeer and Keith Lennard | Runners Up | Karl Budd and Jeremy Launchbury | |
Singles Winner | Tony Nichols | Singles Winner | Liam Fisher | |
Runner Up | Baz Bazile | Runner Up | Brian Gough | |
League Top Doll Scorer | Karl Budd | League Top Doll Scorer | Dougie Revitt | |
Sadly the indoor leagues are coming to a close - just the finals nights to come
this week - but, wow, what a couple of great nights to finish off the Handicap
Leagues.
In the Tuesday league, it was down to the top four to fight it out amongst
themselves - and, coincidentally, they were all playing at the same time and
against each other. First on were top of the table Lower Heyford S&S
against second placed Ex Services. Despite hitting 20 in the first leg and
winning that one comfortably - and with Rick Gumbert and Paul Hudders throwing
well for their ten apiece - the Ex's fell apart, eventually losing that one
4-2. On the other pitch at the same time, third placed Mr&MrsFits - now
seven points behind potential champions, Lower Heyford - were up against the
complete outsiders, Launton S&S, who would need maximum points to stand any
chance of champions or runners up. Not throwing particularly well, Launton took
the first two legs but then, despite Terry Smith's blob to six in three legs,
and with Karl Budd hitting 12 dolls (a six in the third) and Billy Atwell
backing him up with 11, Mr&MrsFits took a consolation two points.
So, after the first round of matches, Lower Heyford S&S on 50 points,
Ex's 46, Mr&MrsFits 45 and Launton S&S 42. In the final matches, Lower
Heyford - needing just three points to be crowned champions - were up against
Launton. A draw in the first leg. Let's not drag on! They won the next two
and finished as best handicap team in the League - one better than last year!
Still runners up spot being played for on pitch two. Mr&MrsFits needed four
points. Karl Budd, leading the way with 13 dolls - and, despite Tracey Denton
getting the same score - they did it in the first two legs and finished as
runners up.
Apologies to the other teams but I'm sure they'll understand! Some
brilliant scoring in those other games too - Liam Fisher with 22 (13 and 9) -
including a six, Clive Lampitt 22 (12 and 10), Nigek King 21 (10 and 11), Kev
Powney 21 (11 and 10) and Roger Herbert with 13 in his second match.
Wednesday was just as exciting! Going into the evening, top of the table,
the Unwanted knew they were up against it - giving away three dolls per leg to
The Cherries and four to the Ashton Club - and so it proved to be, losing 6-0
and then drawing three apiece. Down to the second placed the Crown then. A
similar fate for them! Up against the Misfits and, despite it being rather
close, they only managed two points out of it.
So, into the second round of matches and The Cherries are now top by one
point over the Crown and the Misfits.
First on were The Cherries against complete outsiders, Ex Services. In a
fairly high scoring match - averaging 20 a leg - the Ex's sneaked it 4-2 and all
The Cherries could do now was sit back and pray! Next up were the Unwanted -
needing maximum points - against the Ashton Club. That went out the window -
the first leg was drawn - final score was three points each. Crown and Misfits,
44 points apiece, now up against the Bell and the Shakespeare. Both drew their
first legs but then, the Shakey could do nothing to take any further points off
the Misfits whilst the Bell pinched the second from the Crown. The rest is
history - the Misfits - not used to such pressure and rather nervous, and not
throwing particularly well - sneaked the third! The rest is history! The
Misfits are champions and The Cherries second.
Individually, Liam Fisher threw well for 23 dolls and Darren Moore also for
his 21, including a six.
Sixers - Tuesday - Liam Fisher, Karl Budd and Terry Smith
- Wednesday - Darren Moore
Phil Allen
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INDOOR LEAGUE FINALS NIGHT FORMATS 2024 | ||
TUESDAY LEAGUE – 5TH MARCH | WEDNESDAY LEAGUE – 6TH MARCH | |
Knockout Cup Final - Bull v Ex Services (Pitch 1) | Knockout Cup Final - Bell v Crown (Pitch 1) | |
KO Cup Plate Cup Final - Launton S&S v RiffRaff (Pitch 2) | KO Cup Plate Cup Final - Ex Services v Unwanted (Pitch 2) | |
Two and a half pairs cup final - Launton S&S v Bull Inn (Pitch1) | Two and a half pairs cup final - Crown v Misfits (Pitch 1) | |
Two and a half pairs plate final - Lower Heyford S&SC v Red Cow (Pitch 2) | Two and a half pairs plate final - Unwanted v Ex Services (Pitch 2) | |
Triples Final (Pitch 1) - Karl Budd, Terry Hawkins, Dave Vear | Triples Final (Pitch 1) - Dougie Revitt, Eddie Jones, Zak Vear | |
against | against | |
Dave Gardiner, Keith Lennard, Greg English | Clive Lampitt, Jamie Wiltshire, Colin Baldwin | |
Pairs Final (Pitch 1) - Nigel King and Kevin Powney | Pairs Final (Pitch 1) - Brian Gough and Dave Reast | |
against | against | |
Ant Bradbeer and Paul Hudders | Karl Budd and Jeremy Launchbury | |
Singles Final (Pitch 1) - Tony Nichols v Baz Bazile | Singles Final (Pitch 1) - Brian Gough v Liam Fisher | |
18th February 2024
Plaudits of the week have to go to Ian Cantwell for thirteen in each of his two
matches, including another six (his fourth of the season). Not a bad evening's
work, 26 dolls. Well done Ian. A bit of a mixed bag for his team though (the
Red Cow) as they whitewashed the table topping Ex Services but were then beaten
by the same scoreline by Mr&MrsFits. Not the best of weeks for an
underperforming Ex Services side either. As was said earlier, they lost all six
points against the Red Cow and then another four against the RiffRaff, to then
be replaced at the top of the table by Lower Heyford S&SC. And, whilst it
took Clive Lampitt until last week to get his first Tuesday league six, he came
up with another this week. Well done Clive.
A mixed bag of results on Wednesday, as the Unwanted return to the top of
the table. In their opening match of the evening against the Misfits, the
Unwanted threw out of their skins in the first couple of legs - chasing the
Misfits' set of 12 and getting 20 and then setting 27 themselves - with James
Kirtland hitting 12, including a six. Great throwing - but it then all fell
apart! They lost the last leg and were then defeated 4-2 by the Bell later in
the evening. The Crown had a very similar sort of night out, beating The
Cherries 4-2 but then losing all points against the Ex Services - who, it must
be said, had a terrific evening, winning every leg (maximum 12 points), and Dave
Vear throwing brilliantly in the game against the Crown for his twelve dolls.
Well done Dave. The Ashton Club came out on top, winning 6-0, in a close-ish
'local derby' against the Bell but then, with Dougie Revitt hitting 14
(including his fifth six of the season) lost 5-1 'away' to the Misfits.
Sixers - Tuesday - Ian Cantwell and Clive Lampitt
- Wednesday - James Kirtland and Doug Revitt
Phil Allen
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11th February 2024
With only four players on Tuesday evening, the Red Cow lost all twelve
points, dropped a couple of places in the table and any reasonable possibility
of retaining the trophy that they won last year. Their only real consolation
was that Liam Merchant hit his first six of the season! Well done Liam. The Ex
Services still hold on to top spot, after claiming four points against the Bull
and a whitewash over the Bell - with Tracey Denton also getting her first six of
the season and Baz recovering from a blob in his first leg and then hitting 18
in five legs(8 and 10). Ten points for Launton S&S - four against the
RiffRaff and a maximum against the Red Cow - see them shoot up three places to
the dizzy heights of fourth place. A special mention this week for Clive 'Evil
C' Lampitt - 25 dolls in total - twelve (including a six) in his first match of
the evening and thirteen in his second, against Lower Heyford S&SC. Well
done Clive.
With Wednesday's top three teams all drawing their first matches, it opened
the doors for the Misfits to make up a little ground and close the gap at the
top - and they did - by one point! The Crown drew with the Unwanted, followed
by The Cherries and the Bell doing likewise. Kev Powney hit twelve and Karl
Budd eleven, followed by Darren Moore with twelve and Dave Puddle and Nick
Cherry with ten apiece. The Shakespeare and the Ashton Club also drew 3-3, with
Steve Payne top doll scorer in that one with twelve, including a six. In the
meantime, the Misfits 'took full advantage' claiming all six points against the
Ex Services - with Bobby Allen throwing out of his skin for 16 dolls (6, 5, 5)
and Brian Gough and Steve Walton both hitting eleven. In the 'second half', the
Unwanted got the better of the Shakespeare 4-2 whilst the Crown lost by the same
scoreline to the Ashton Club. So, it was all eyes on the Misfits against The
Cherries. With Dougie Revitt hitting yet another six in the first leg, the
Misfits rattled up 21 dolls and won that leg. They tired (!!) - but Dougie
still finished with 14 - and The Cherries claimed the next two legs. So, on
the night, eight points to the Misfits, seven to the Unwanted, The Cherries and
the Ashton Club. Welcome back, and well done, to John Cottingham (Ashton Club)
who's been away from the game for quite some time, yet came back to hit double
figures (ten dolls) in his only match of the evening.
Sixers - Tuesday - Clive Lampitt, Liam Merchant, Tracey Denton
- Wednesday - Bobby Allen, Dougie Revitt, Steve Payne
Phil Allen
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2nd February 2024
A couple of encouraging attendances for the singles' competitions this week - 39
on each evening.
On pitch one on Tuesday, Tony Nichols, who's been on top form recently, won
his way through to the final after beating Clive Lampitt, Wayne Walker, Ian
Cantwell and Dave Gardiner on the way. In the final Tony will be up against the
threat of Baz, another who's been having a great last few weeks. Well done
chaps.
On Wednesday evening, despite having a very swollen infected "throwing"
hand, Brian Gough saw off Steve Godfrey, Tony Nichols, Jed Launchbury and Greg
English to cement his place in the final. The other to get to the final on that
pitch was Greg English who had a great evening, seeing off Baz, Steve Walton and
Chris Hooper - who, himself had already beaten three others. Equally as much
excitement on the other pitch for Liam Fisher who, initially, got through the
preliminary round before beating Terry Smith, Karl Budd and Bobby Allen before
meeting and beating Eddie Jones.
To recap, the Tuesday final will be Tony Nichols against Baz
asnd Wednesday's will be Brian Gough against Liam Fisher.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - I'll be going to order the trophies on Monday, and,
embarrassingly, have left it rather late to ask last year's winners to return
the trophies they have. Would, whoever has the following trophies, please
bring them in on Tuesday or Wednesday.
TUESDAY
League Champions - Bull Inn
Knockout Cup Winners - Red Cow
Knockout Plate Winners - Bull Inn
2.5prs Cup Winners - Mr&MrsFits
2.5prs Plate Winners - Red Cow
Singles Winner - Ian Cantwell
Pairs Winners - Nigel King and Kevin Powney
Triples Winners - Roger Herbert, Fred Houghton, Michelle
Oakley
Top Doll Scorer - Karl Budd
Handicap League Winners - Red Cow
WEDNESDAY
League Champions - Misfits
Knockout Cup Winners - Misfits
Knockout Plate Winners - The Cherries
2.5prs Cup Winners - Crown
2.5prs Plate Winners - Misfits
Pairs Winners - Dave Reast and Brian Gough
Triples Winners - Liam Fisher, Eddie Jones, Keith Lennard
Top Doll Scorer - Brian Gough
Handicap League Winners - Shakespeare
Phil Allen
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8th Jan 22024
Not the best of evenings for the table topping Ex Services on Tuesday, but, with
their closest rivals, Lower Heyford S&SC and the Red Cow, also dropping
vital points, the Ex's remain at the top. In their first match against
Mr&MrsFits, despite Baz's six, they came second best on the end of a 4-2
defeat and then drew three each against Launton S&S. Chasing them, Lower
Heyford got the better of Launton S&S, beating them 4-2 but then lost by the
same scoreline to Mr&MrsFits. Unknowingly at the time, it was a great
opportunity for the Red Cow to close the gap - but, after a very profitable 5-1
victory over the Bull Inn, they played very badly (by their standards) and lost
5-1 against the RiffRaff. Individually, Karl Budd had a terrific evening,
hitting 25 dolls (13 and 12, including a six), Tony Nichols with 21 (9 and 12),
Ian Cantwell 20 (two tens) and Lee Gardiner with ten in his three legs.
Nine points for the Crown - a three all draw against the Bell and a 6-0
whitewash over the Shakespeare - have shot them to the top of the Wednesday
league, leapfrogging the Unwanted who lost 4-2 against the Ashton Club before
dropping a leg to the Ex Services. With Keith Lennard throwing well (18 dolls -
8 and 10), the Ashton also beat The Cherries 4-2. A bit of a mixed bag for the
Misfits. With Dougie Revitt - as Dougie does - throwing exceptionally well for
his 26 dolls (11 and 15, including a six), they drew three apiece with the
Shakespeare before beating the Bell 4-2. Other creditable individual
performances worthy of a mention were Bobby Allen's 22 (10 and 12), Karl Budd 20
(9 and 11), John Hudson 19 (11 and 8), Paul Hudders 19 (5 and 14, including a
six) and Dave Puddle 18 (8 and 10, including a six). Well done chaps.
Sixers - Tuesday - Karl Budd and Baz Bazile
- Wednesday - Doug Revitt, Dave Puddle, Paul Hudders
Phil Allen
For a number of years now we have held the AGM for our summer league on the
last Thursday of January. That, really, is probably way too early - almost
three months before the league has started. Then, last year we held it in
late March; being a month closer to the start of our summer season,
teams/pubs/clubs were a little bit clearer on whether they'd be able to take
part or not and what they wanted.
Although the meeting is still a couple of months or so away, I'd just like
to know if you're intending to take part and, secondly, if the team/pub you
previously represented will still be available and joining us too. No rush but
I'd be grateful if you would please come back to me just to let me know your
intentions. And please, if you know of any others who you think would like to
join us, again, please let me know. I'll then chase them.
The intention is to start the fixtures on Wednesday 24th April.
Hope you can make the meeting 'cos I'm sure there'll be a great deal to
discuss. Don't worry, I'll remind you nearer the time.
One of the main talking points is, with the success of 'picking any six
players from nine' which we operated last summer, there will certainly be
lengthy discussions at the meeting relating to the format we should use this
coming summer - ie that same format or reverting to the original eight players
who would then play all three legs.
Whilst our league doesn't stipulate that all teams must be represented at
the meeting, it would be great to get as many as we can there. For the captains
amongst you, if you're unable to attend or are unable to get someone to
represent you, please let me know which format you would prefer. I'll monitor
replies to ensure we only allow one vote per team.
And, if, indeed, there is anything particular you'd like to raise - whether
it be at the meeting or just with me in general - please let me know.
Phil Allen
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22nd January 2024
A very profitable Tuesday evening for the Ex Services. After taking four points
in a low scoring match against the RiffRaff they then put together a much
improved performance - with Rick Gumbert hitting 11 dolls - to whitewash a below
par Red Cow team 6-0 - and to open up the gap at the top of the table. An even
better eleven points for Lower Heyford S&SC - a maximum six against the Bull
Inn and five against Bell B - shoots them up into second place. With a 'guest
appearance' from last week's sickie (Tony Nichols - 9 and 10 dolls), and the
team skipper's much improved performance (Phil Allen - 11 and 10), Launton
S&S's nine points (five against Bell B and four against the Bull) take them
up a further place 'away from relegation'! Many congratulations to the Bell
who, with only four players, hit twelve and drew a leg against Launton and
thirteen and drew a leg against Lower Heyford. Well done to Nigel King who, by
his normally high standards, had a very poor evening - but still managed to hit
that magical six.
Ten points for the Unwanted on Wednesday - four against the Bell (with a 25
leg thrown in and the skipper hitting a six!), followed by a maximum against the
Misfits sees them jump to the top of the table. Hot on their tails are the
Crown, who lost 4-2 in their first match against a much improved Ex Services but
then returned with a terrific performance - leg average of just over 19, with
one of 25 thrown in - to trounce The Cherries 6-0. Tony Launchbury had a great
evening with 22 dolls (two elevens). A couple of great matches for the Ex
Services - the first when they beat the Crown 4-2, hitting 52 dolls and then
when they took four points off the Shakespeare, this time clanging off 61
dolls. Eight points,113 dolls and Baz with 18 (8 and 10).
Sixers - Tuesday - Nigel King
- Wednesday - Phil Allen
Phil Allen
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Ian Cantwell's 21 dolls (including his third six of the season) and Liam
Fisher's 20 on Tuesday evening, enabled the Red Cow to beat Launton S&S 5-4
and Lower Heyford S&SC 4-2. With Rick Gumbert performing well for the Ex
Services - 19 dolls in his five legs - they've pipped the Red Cow by four dolls
for that top spot in the table. The Ex's beat Bell B 6-0 in their first match
followed by a 4-2 victory over a well under par Bull Inn. In a close match
between Lower Heyford S&SC and the RiffRaff, the club came out on top 4-2
but they then lost by the same scoreline to the Red Cow. With Nigel Wakelin
hitting a six (following a blob!!), the RiffRaff reversed their previous result
and beat Launton S&S 4-2.
With the Ashton Club unable to field a team on Wednesday, to allow their
scheduled opponents (the Crown and the Shakespeare) and "top doll scorer
chasing individuals" the opportunity to play two matches, we filled in with a
couple of "made-up" teams. Two creditable performances from The Cherries - 4-2
victories over both the Misfits and the Bell - have elevated them to table
toppers, just one point ahead of the Crown and the Misfits. Although not a
great evening for the Misfits, Dougie Revitt performed to his normal high
standard, scoring 23 (13 and 10 - no, not a six amongst it) which takes him back
to the top of the doll scorers chart - the first time since the first week of
the season! Karl Budd performed equally as well, hitting 23 (11 and 12) to help
earn the Crown ten points - a 'whitewash' over the Ashton Club and four points
against the Unwanted. Great to see Ray Townsend putting in an "old style Ray
performance" for his 11 and 8 - well done Ray.
Sixers - Tuesday - Ian Cantwell and Nigel Wakelin
Phil Allen
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7th January 2024
A Happy New Year to you all.
The Bull Inn got themselves off to a great start in the Tuesday Handicap
League, claiming all twelve points - maximums against Bell B and the RiffRaff.
With target scores of 12 per leg - and Nigel King throwing exceptionally well
for his 24 dolls (13 and 11) - they hit 42 in the first match followed by 39 in
the second. Also throwing off scratch (no handicap!) and against the same
opponents (RiffRaff and Bell), the Red Cow dropped a leg in each match, but
still find themselves in second place in the table. The Ex Services excelled
themselves, hitting 49 dolls and claiming all six points against Launton S&S
in their first match, and then against Lower Heyford S&SC they drew the
first leg, and lost the next two by one doll in each. Individually, a great
night for both Baz Bazile and Tracey Denton; they hit ten apiece in their first
match followed by nine apiece in the second. Talking individual scores, Karl
Budd got his new year off to a great start - 25 dolls on Tuesday (13 - including
a six - and 12) with another 25 on Wednesday (more of that later). Well done
Sir!
Ironically, at this stage last season, the Misfits hit 90 dolls in their
first two matches and found themselves bottom of the table with just three
points; this year with the same number of dolls they beat the Bell 6-0 and the
Crown 4-2 and top the table with ten points. In the first match against the
Bell Brian Gough hit 12, Bobby Allen ten and Dougie Revitt ten - including a
six. As mentioned earlier, Karl Budd threw extremely well for the Crown, with
14 and 11 (and no six!). Their second highest scorer was someone called
"Handicap" - nine in each match !!! Hope he's not available this week - we're
playing them! Good to see Erik Poslusny back for the Shakespeare, and he threw
well (9 and 12 - including a six).
Sixers - Tuesday - Karl Budd
Wednesday - Doug Revitt and Erik Poslusny
Phil Allen
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29th December 2023
On the RESULTS page are the league tables, averages and handicaps for the leagues
which start this week. I'll be willing to explain them a little bit more this
coming Tuesday and Wednesday , but, this is how it goes:
On a Tuesday night, when the Bell B - with a handicap of 6 - are playing the Red Cow, Bull, RiffRaff, Mr&MrsFits and Launton S&S the most they get is four (the maximum decided upon at the AGM). When they're up against the Ex Services and Lower Heyford S&SC, the Bells' handicaps go up to their maximum six (whilst those other teams get their two or four as shown in the table).Likewise, on a Wednesday, the Cherries, Ashton Club, Bell and the Ex's handicap goes down to four when they play the Misfits and adjusted to a maximum of four when playing the others.
You know what I mean, don't you?! It's just the same as last year.
A Happy New Year to you all.
Phil Allen
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23rd December 2023
Two great evenings of triples this week. Rather a pity that a few were unable
to attend, mainly due to sickness, but still a great turnout on each evening -
17 teams on Tuesday and 16 on Wednesday. Not surprisingly, with the averages
pretty much identical, we had a few very close matches - some even going to five
three stickers! All in all, very enjoyable.
Those who got through to the Tuesday night's final are Karl Budd, Terry
Hawkins and Dave Vear. Wednesday's finalists will be Dougie Revitt, Eddie Jones
and Zak Vear and they'll be up against Clive Lampitt, Jamie Wiltshire and Colin
Baldwin. Well done everyone.
Oh yeh, I forgot to mention in my previous email that Karl Budd, Eddie Jones and
Tony Launchbury all hit a six. Well done chaps.
I suppose you really want to know who Sticky's team are going to play in the
Tuesday night final, don't you!! They'll be up against Dave Gardiner, Keith
Lennard and Greg English.
So, to round off 2023, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. See you again on Tuesday 2nd and/or Wednesday 3rd January.
Phil Allen
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17th December 2023
On Tuesday evening, in the final "league" fixtures, eyes were on the Bull
Inn's and the RiffRaff's 'fight' for the runners up spot. RiffRaff were up
against the already crowned champions, the Red Cow, whilst the Bull were facing
the challenge of the Bell. Level on points but the Bull had a far superior
dolls advantage, it really meant RiffRaff were chasing all six points. And,
with the Red Cow only having four players, RiffRaff took the first two legs
fairly comfortably. But then, with Ian Cantwell producing another five-leg, the
Red Cow upped a gear and took the last 12-10. The Bull then, with the
aforementioned dolls advantage, were quite aware that four points would be
sufficient - and they did that by taking the first two legs off the Bell.
Elsewhere on the night, Mr&MrsFits beat Lower Heyford S&SC by the same
scoreline as did Launton S&S against the Ex Services.
In the Cup and Plate semi finals which followed, despite James Kirtland
hitting 12 for Lower Heyford in the Cup, the Bull beat them 2-1 and the Ex
Services beat Mr&MrsFits 2-0. In the Plate, RiffRaff beat the Red Cow 2-1
despite Ian Cantwell's six and Roger Herbert rolling back the years for his 12
dolls.
As was the case on Tuesday, the chase for second spot was also on on
Wednesday. And the Crown, already in second place, had a much superior doll
advantage over the Shakespeare - and they were playing each other! The Crown
took the first, the Shakespeare the second so it was all down to the third leg.
And that one was touch and go - with Karl Budd's six setting the Crown on their
way, it finished 15-14 in their favour. Keith Lennard threw well for his 11
dolls for the four man Ashton Club team, as they drew three apiece with The
Cherries.
In the Cup, the Crown beat a lacklustre Misfits 2-1 and will meet the Bell
in the final after they comfortably won 2-0 against The Cherries. The Unwanted
(who defeated the Ashton Club 2-1) will come up against the Ex Services (who won
2-0 against the Shakespeare) in the Plate final.
Sixers - Tuesday - Ian Cantwell
- Wednesday - Karl Budd
Phil Allen
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12th December 2023
On Tuesday evening, with the Bull having another poor week, the Red Cow took
full advantage and are now ten points clear at the top of the table. In their
first match of the evening, against an 'over performing' Launton S&S - and
under performing themselves - they dropped all six points. Tony Nichols threw
well for the S&S (12 dolls in that match, including a six (21 on the
night)). They did redeem themselves somewhat in their second match, taking all
six points off Lower Heyford S&SC. The Red Cow, on the other hand, had a
very profitable evening with maximum points and 48 dolls against the Ex
Services, followed by a 5-1 success over Mr&MrsFits - in fact, after half an
hour of putting this report together, I've just realised they're this season's
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! Well done chaps. Bell B had a terrific start to the evening,
hitting 14 dolls and taking the first leg off Lower Heyford S&SC - but then
.....!
The Misfits have retained the Wednesday 'league champions' title - for the
fourth year on the trot. Well done chaps! Another terrific evening this week,
taking all twelve points against the Unwanted and the Ashton Club, hitting 103
dolls, Brian Gough hitting 24 dolls (10 and 14, including a six), Dougie Revitt
and Clive Lampitt hitting 23 apiece. A decent evening's work! The fight for
second place is still on between the Crown and the Shakespeare - and they play
each other this week! In their matches this week, the Crown won 4-2 'away'
against The Cherries (with Karl Budd hitting 12 (including a six)) and then
taking all six points against the Ex Services whilst the Shakespeare dropped
just one point. Going to be an interesting encounter this week! Using their
rotational system for dropping players when they have more than five, it was
Eddie Jones's turn to 'sit out' the Bell's final leg of the evening - and he'd
just hit a six and a five in the previous two legs! Well thrown Eddie and hard
luck!
Sixers - Tuesday - Tony Nichols and Ian Cantwell
- Wednesday - Karl Budd, Brian Gough and Eddie Jones.
This week it's the final league match of the season followed by Knockout
Cup and Plate semi finals. The teams involved are:
Tuesday KO Cup - Ex Services, Bull Inn, Lower Heyford S&SC, Mr&MrsFits
Tuesday KO Plate - Launton S&S, Red Cow, Bell, RiffRaff
Wednesday KO Cup - Misfits, Crown, Bell, The CherriesWednesday KO Plate - Unwanted, Ashton Club, Shakespeare, Ex Services
Please disregard the "draws" I published on the bottom of the 31st October
and 1st November results sheets - they weren't drawn, they were a case of the
winners/losers of pitch one against winners/losers of pitch two etc. And that
shouldn't have been; we will actually do the draws on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings as in previous years.
Phil Allen
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Once again (as last year), very pleasing attendances for this week's pairs
competitions - 23 pairs on Tuesday and 25 on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the reigning champions, Nigel King and Kevin Powney got through
to this year's final against the season's newcomers, Ant Bradbeer and Paul
Hudders. On Wednesday, Brian Gough and Dave Reast won their way through to meet
Karl Budd and Jeremy Launchbury.
Well done chaps.
Phil Allen
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