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DARTS AROUND ESSEX – APRIL 

 

ADLAM’S DOUBLE!

 

Barry Adlam - Essex Open Winner Adrian Genery - Essex Open R/Up

Barry Adlam (Essex) won through a tough field to retain the Essex Open title. Another successful tournament at the Ford Sports & Social Club, Rush Green, was fully supported with 350 entries all chasing the £1,900 prize money and Grand Prix points.

 

Of the sixteen group winners, it was Adrian Genery (Essex) and Steve Alker (Mont & Radnor) winning through to the first semi-final after beating Steve Hine (Warwickshire) and John McFall (Essex) respectively in the quarters’. Genery (29.11) and Alker (29.66) produced a fantastic show that went the full distance; Alker scored a maximum and checked out 121 in the 5th leg, Genery scored two maximums. 

 

Adlam beat Martin Kingsley (Cambridgeshire) in the quarters to set-up the second semi against Cambridgeshire’s Peter Priesland who’d beaten Michael Ray (Lincolnshire). Adlam (25.36) won through to his second final with a 4-1 victory over Priesland (23.90). Adlam took the first leg in the final, but Genery showed no nerves to pull level. Adlam took the 3rd leg and once again Genery made it all square. Genery (24.42) then took the 5th leg against the darts and then had darts to win the title, however Adlam (27.12) kept cool to level and then take the last leg to retain the title. 

 

The eight players that lost in the last 16 were all from Essex; Malcolm Clark, Steven Smith, Gary Phipps, Alan Collins, Daren Sandford, Kevin Edwards, Dave Orton and Shaun Walsh. Dave Salisbury, the club steward and sponsor, was on hand to present Adlam with the Trophy and Cheque for £800. Three players shared the highest checkout prize money, Kris Korosec (Essex), Steven Smith (Essex) and Paul Wright (London) all achieving 161.

 

SUPER-LEAGUE

 

Men’s Section: Thameside remain top and seven points clear, despite losing their first game of the season against second placed Hatfield Peverel. Recent best games have come from Terry Rose (Thameside), who beat Eddie Gosling (Colchester) 3-2 in winning legs of 14, 17 & 15 for an average of 31.03; Ian Turner (Saffron Walden), who beat Larry Oxborrow (Basildon) 3-0 in winning legs of 17, 15 & 17 for an average of 30.67; Barry Adlam (Thameside), who beat Peter Barton (Harwich) 3-0 in winning legs of 17, 15 & 17 for an average of 30.67; Terry Rose (Thameside), who beat Eddie Gosling (Colchester) 3-2 in winning legs of 14, 17 & 15 for an average of 31.03; Ben Adams (Thameside), who beat Charlie Preston (Hatfield Peverel) 3-1 in winning legs of 14, 14 & 19 for an average of 29.73; and Kevin Turner (Basildon), who beat Mark Ormrod (Saffron Walden) 3-0 in winning legs of 15, 17 & 19 for an average of 29.47. 

 

Ladies Section: Braintree has a slim six-point lead over Clacton in the league table, Clacton having a game in-hand. The best game in recent weeks is from Wendy Johnson (Witham) winning 3-2 against Carol Pinfold (Kelvedon) with a 20.37 average. Viv Dundon (Clacton) won through the National Singles beating Sheila Busby (Clacton) in the final. In the Del Lewis Memorial Trophy final, Clacton ‘B’ (Viv Dundon, Lorraine Jarrold and Paula Shaw) beat Clacton ‘A’ (Roz Ambrose, Karen Breen and Sheila Busby).

MIDDLESEX YOUTH vs ESSEX YOUTH

Robert Lang (18.91 average) was man of the match in the Under 18’s 6-3 win over Middlesex. Eli Leftwich, Ryan Damant, Raymond Ambrose, Christopher Ball and Jason Vickers were the other winners. Nicola Patten was the only Under 21’s female’s winner, as they lost 2-1. The Under 21 male team won 3-2 with Craig Vickers (23.33) the man of the match. The other U21 winners were Daniel Sare and Stuart Mortimer.

AROUND THE LEAGUE’S:

 

Basildon Monday Darts League - Vange ´B´ need just one more point from their remaining seven games to secure the title as they are well clear of their nearest rivals, Bowers ´B´. The bottom end is far closer with just one point separating three clubs. Castlemayne and Bowers ´C´ are on nine points and York ´E´ are on ten.   Steve Johnson (Vange ´B´) has the highest finish so far with 167. He also shares the most 180´s with Jeff Hawes (Bowers ´B´). They have hit five apiece out of a total of 72 scored by 43 players. Steve has also won each of his 21 league games without dropping a leg.

 

Ingatestone & District: The Ex-Chequers won the Fargo Cup in a closely fought contest against the holders, the Rising Sun Dragons. With the Ex-Chequers roaring into a 3-0 lead, the Dragons found themselves 4-3 up going into the singles, however, the Ex-Chequers emerged winners. In the Hatcher Cup Final, the Black Bull (Chelmsford) beat local rivals, the White Bear 7-5 at the Royal British Legion. Chris Boret’s 124 finish helped the Ship beat the Spread Eagle 7-6 in the final of the Bentley Cup. The Legion’s steward, Steve Waskett, claimed the Governors cup title after beating Martin Cullum (Spread Eagle) 2-1 in the final. The losing semi-finalists were Terry Butcher (Royal Oak) and Jim Wheldon (Victoria). In the Secretaries Cup, Andrew Kateley (Ex-Chequers) beat Martin Compton (Black Bull, Chelmsford) 2-0. Chris Boret (Ship) and Eddie Smith (Crown B) were the losing semi-finalists. Steve Atkins (Rising Sun Dragons), winning 2-0 against Trevor Crook (Royal Oak A) won the Captains Cup. Brian Morley (Cock Tavern and Nigel Chapman (Black Bull, Margaretting) lost in the semis.

Colchester Friday League: The Brick & Tile ‘A’ with 11 wins from 12 games are division one champions; Britannia finished second 2-points behind. In division two, New Inn won promotion without being defeated; Nelson ‘B’ came second.

 

Colchester Monday League: The Anchor Inn ‘A’ have a commanding 8-point lead over the Anchor Inn ‘B’, although the ‘B’ have played two games less. In division 2 the Eight Bells ‘B’ are top holding off the Britannia by 2-points, with the Horse & Groom 3rd. The Albion look favourites to take the division 3 title with Abbey Arms ‘B’, White Hart ‘C’ and Abbey Arms ‘A’ all fighting for second spot. New Inn ‘B’ top division four. Topping the 180’s table is Chris Bowring with ten; Chris Denny is next with seven.

 

Southend Licensed Victuallers: Steve Maish (Shack Strays) beat Karl Szczypka (Cupids) 2-1 to win the Singles competition; an all Cupids Pairs final saw Andy Jones & Andy Steele win 2-0 against Paul Monk & Karl Szczypka. The Officials Cup was won by Gary Holmes (Anchor), and the Officials Cup Pairs’ by Mick & Malcolm Clark (New Ship).

 

Brentwood Borough & District: Steve Johnson (White Hart) achieved the maximum checkout in a recent match against Kevin Stammers. The White Hart and Cherry Tree ‘A’ go into the final week of the season equal on points.

 

Wickford & District: A provincial date has been set for the Wickford Spring Open, the date is Sunday 22nd May 2005, and the doors open at 11:00 am for a 12:30 start. This will be a Money-in Money-out competition, registration from 11:15 am to Noon. In the league, the York Bees have a 12-point lead over Rayleigh Lanes who have a game in-hand. The Mayflower, a point ahead of the Railway Woodman, tops division 2.