DARTS AROUND ESSEX – MARCH
2005 REPORT
The
1st Wickford Open was a great huge success with 132 entries
chasing the £300 first prize. Great darts were displayed all day with a
total of 35-recorded 180’s scored, Scott Richardson (Sussex) hitting ten
and Lionel Sams eight.
The
high standard of darts was in evidence from the start, because within
twenty minutes of the start, Kevin Graham (Canvey) had checked out on 161
and scored a maximum, his opponent Martin Compton (Chelmsford) scored two
maximums. Highest checkout on the day was 170, which was achieved by both
Scott Richardson and Steve Maish (Southend).
Sally
Dowell (Kent) pictured lost in the last 32 to win the furthest lady prize money of
£25. Winning through to the Quarterfinals were Steve Maish who beat local
favourite Dave Solly (Basildon); Lionel Sams (London) beat Mark McGrath
(Ingatestone) in a tight contest 3-2; Brian Kinnane (Basildon) beat Neil
Bunten; Paul Everson (Woolwich) beat Dave Phillips (Ingatestone) 3-1; John
McFall (Canvey) beat Dougie Wallace; Scott Richardson beat Terry Rose
(Thameside) 3-2; Kevin Turner (Basildon) won 3-0 against local man Les
Atkins; and Paul Doherty (London) made up the final eight after beating
Dean Johns (Basildon).
The
Quarters continued to produce superb darts as Steve Maish beat Lionel Sams
3-2; Paul Everson beat Brian Kinnane 3-1; Scott Richardson had a 3-2
victory over John McFall; and Paul Doherty beat Kevin Turner 3-0.
Steve
Maish missed doubles that allowed Paul Everson to win through to the final
with a 3-0 win, and Scott Richardson joined Everson with a clinical 3-1
victory over Paul Doherty.
The
final itself was a cat and mouse affair with both players dominating then
missing vital shots out; Scott scoring another maximum and a 112 finish,
however it was Paul Everson that held his nerve to emerge as the 4-3
victor.
Colin
Lloyd was on hand to present the prize money to the winners and
runners-up.
The
Little n LARGE Club was the perfect venue and a big thank you to joint
sponsors Courage Brewery and Derek Freeman (Club owner).
A
Pairs knockout followed the singles final, with a total of 38 pairs taking
part. The losing quarterfinalists were Martin Compton & Simon Whalley,
John Hayter & Richard Watering, Dave Livett & Lionel Sams and Dan
Day & John Barnard.
Sussex’s
Ron Clarke & Scott Richardson won through to the final with a 3-1
victory over Paul Sedge & Mark McGrath; and it was Carl Smith &
Rick Buck who won the other semi with a 3-0 win against Paul Doherty &
Dougie Wallace.
The
Sussex pair won the final 3-0. It’s planned to hold another open this
year (May), look out for details. Finally, big thanks to those who made
the day go smoothly, Roy Harvey, Dave Birch, Martin Prior, Ann Turner and
me (Kevin Stammers).
Hants Youth v Essex
Youth
The youth squad
recorded a 9-8 away victory over Hampshire. Vincent Clarke won the match
award with a 27.83 average in the under-18’s 5-4 win. Kristi Bosdet won
the match award with a 13.52 average in the under-21 female 2-1 win.
Stuart Mortimer was man of the match for the second match in succession,
with a 23.09 average a close fought under-21 male game which Essex lost
3-2.
SUPER-LEAGUE
In
the Men’s section,
Peter Barton (Harwich) pictured emerged the victor in a strong field to win the
Singles Title. Peter beat John McFall (Canvey) 3-0 in a quick fire final.
The losing semi-finalists were Barry Adlam (Thameside) and Dave Solly
(Basildon). In the league, Thameside have a six-point lead over Colchester
and Harwich. There have been some high quality games in recent weeks, from
Kevin Cook (Harwich), who beat John Mortimer (Cressing) 3-0 with winning
legs of 13, 15 & 15 for an average of 34.95; Daniel Sare (Loughton),
who beat Kevin Turner (Basildon) 3-1 with winning legs of 17,
12
& 13 for an average of 31.75; Alan Collins (Thameside), who beat David
Bocking (Chelmsford) 3-0 with winning legs of 17, 15 & 16 for an
average of 31.31; Edmund Gosling (Colchester), who beat Darrell Claydon
(Canvey) 3-1 with winning legs of 17, 15 & 17 for an average of 30.88;
Terry Rose (Thameside), who beat Daniel Sare (Loughton) 3-1 with winning
legs of 13, 19 & 14 for an average of 30.69; Dave Orton (Basildon),
who beat Craig Vickers (Hatfield Peverel) 3-0 with winning legs of 16, 16
& 17 for an average of 30.67; Gary Phipps (Basildon), who beat Paul
Sedge (Ingatestone) 3-0 with winning legs of 19, 12 & 19 for an
average of 30.06.
Barry
Adlam has the most wins with 13; the highest average with 27.93; and the
most ton points with 170.75. Steve Johnson (Thameside) tops both the
180’s table, with 10+1 and the Player of the year table with 75 points.
With 59 points, Thameside also top the 1-6-12 table.
In
the Ladies section,
Sue Waterman (Kelvedon) won the Singles title beating Viv Dundon (Clacton)
in the final.
Recent
good darts from Viv Dundon, Clacton (24.91) winning 3-1 against Jenny
Powell, Braintree; Amanda Dodd, Braintree (23.12) winning 3-0 against
Lorraine Jarrold, Clacton; Lynn Kelly, Braintree (21.78) winning 3-0
against Amy Turner, Kelvedon; Sheila Busby, Clacton (21.47) winning 3-0
against Sheila Allen, Hatfield Peverel; Viv Dundon, Clacton (20.88)
winning 3-1 against Cos Derby, Hatfield Peverel; Roz Ambrose, Clacton
(20.16) winning 3-2 against Chris Boret, Hatfield Peverel.
TOURNAMENT NEWS IN THE COUNTY
When
going to print, the Great Wakering Open on Good Friday (25th
March) is on at Cupid’s Country Club, Great Wakering; no other details
available yet, visit www.sos-fri-darts-league.supanet.com
for full details.
The Chelmsford
Easter Singles has yet to be confirmed, but is likely to go ahead on
Sunday 27th March at the Chelmsford Social Club, look out for
details on my website www.jstammers.freeserve.co.uk.
It
is with great sadness that I report the passing away of Derek William
Little (Delboy), who died of a stroke on 27th January, aged
65. Derek has played in the Basildon area for many years, mainly for the
Ghyllgrove Club, more recently a member of the Vange ‘B’ team in the
Monday league. All players that knew him send commiserations to his
family; all will miss him greatly.
AROUND
THE LEAGUE’S
Ongar
& District: The
Red Lion have a slight lead over the Hutton in the first division, the
Royal Oak ‘B’ with a 18-point lead look to have won the second
division with 2-weeks to go. Mark Robinson has the top checkout (155);
Chris Blumson & John Wastenage each have three maximums recorded.
Brentwood
Ladies: The league
raised £350 at the annual Charity Night, great effort ladies. The chosen
charity this year was “Donnas Dream House” in Blackpool which is a
locally based trust providing sponsored free holidays of a lifetime in
Blackpool for children with life threatening illnesses and their families.
Brentwood
Borough & District:
With only four league weeks to go, the Cherry Tree has a 4-point lead over
the White Hart. The Prince of Wales ‘A’ has a 15-point advantage in
division two. Second spot is a tussle between the Rising Sun, Spread
Eagle, Saxon King ‘A’ and Brave Nelson. Division 3 is between three
teams, Henderson ‘B’, Saxon King ‘B’ and Chequers Social.
Qualifying for the Division 1 Singles final in April were Steve Johnson
(White Hart) and Jamie Manchester (Henderson A); the division 3 final will
be an all Henderson ‘B’ affair with Alan Brindley taking on Mick
Whitty. This months annual challenge match verses Wickford has been
postponed until November.
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