It was decided by the committee that the end of season annual meeting would also take place on this night before presentations, starting at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Any new players wanting to join the Friday Night League for next season can submit their names and numbers to organisers.

Contact Emma Grant on 01205 352990 or

Boston Snooker Centre on 01205 369018.

Round-up for week ending May 9

Lincs Racing Championship

The final week for the Lincs Racing Championship produced some exciting and nervy matches leaving players watching and waiting to play very anxious. The opening game was between Kev Dickinson and Dennis Turner. Kev, in fourth place, needed a win to try to claim third position. It was a close match but Kev had the upper hand and found the doubles just in time to secure a 3-0 win. Long time leader Mick Flynn was up next, facing a toughie against Pedro Silva. Mick needed two points to seal the title. But he had to wait and sweat until a later match as Pedro pushed him all the way and beat him 3-1. Next up was Bob Birtwhistle and Rick Woods. Bob raced in too a 2-0 lead. Rick pulled one back, but Bob secured the win in leg four for a 3-1 win. The fourth match saw Dick Taylor finish strongly against Rob Scrupps and take a good 3-0 win.

The next match was a big occasion. Redvers Dickinson had to play Pete Johnson. Redvers knew what he had to do but Pete had other ideas, though, and produced one of his best games against Redvers. He put the pressure on, which worked as Redvers missed his double in leg one and Pete took out 24 to lead. Pete’s form was still there in leg two and as Redvers left his finish, Pete saw off the double again. Another good leg from followed from both but it was Pete who was on a roll and sealed a 3-0 win to put Redvers’ chance of the title out of sight. But did take second with Mick getting the title. Congratulations go to both players in a long fought out league.

So that just left third place to be decided. Elaine Corke was looking for that spot but had to take care of Jimmy Birtwistle. A cracking first leg saw Jimmy leave 48 but Elaine was on song and saw off 69 to lead 1-0. Jimmy levelled, then Elaine upped her form and eased through to go 2-1 ahead. A close fourth leg saw Jimmy having his chances to level it. But he missed and Elaine held on well to take three points to seal third spot. A cracking effort for first time in the league. Well done. To the oche for their final game of the season were Pete Johnson and Rick Woods in an up and down game. But it was Pete who checked out well and rounded off his season with back-to-back wins. Pete taking a 3-1 win. Rick finish fifth just a few points out of the prizes. The final game of the night and the season was battled out between Rob Scrupps and Pedro Silva. This match saw doubles tucked away well to finish on a high. With a 3-1 win, Rob finished 10th and Pedro sixth. If Pedro had enjoyed a better start to the season, maybe he would have been knocking on the shoulders of the top four.

John Smiths Challenge League

The John Smiths Challenge League was on its penultimate week. Not a lot between the top four, so this week’s matches could have seen lots of changes. The same applied in the ladies’ section. Getting the night’s action under way were Emma Grant and Daniel Flynn. Emma was fairly steady in leg one but Dan was too consistent and eased to a 1-0 lead. Dan was sailing to a 2-0 lead but some costly misses allowed Emma to close up. But Emma could not find the required double and Dan saw off his checkout to go 2-0 up. Dan upped his form and Emma scored well but Dan was too strong and with one dart sealed the victory 3-0 to go two points ahead of the leader Lee Dickinson. The pressure was on as Lee was next to the oche, taking on Richard Wakefield. Leg one was close., Richard left 76 but Lee held on well and picked off tops in one dart. A better leg from both followed. Richard had the edge and picked off 48 to level that set up a decider. Lee obviously feeling the nerves more as it came to finish time with Richard closing in and leaving 60 but Lee, as champs do, held on to his nerve and saw off his double for a 2-1 win to leap one point ahead of Dan.

The third game was between Chris Limb and Adam Kemp. This was a close game which Adam took 3-0. The final game was between George Harness and Richard Wakefield. George, in third, was still well within striking distance of the top two and a win would have put the pressure on. George was in good form, and needed to be as Richard pressured him all the way. But George’s finishing was strong and he took the match 3-0. So it would be a tense last night with all to play for.

And duly a full night’s fixtures was contested for the men’s and ladies’ section,. Who was going to take the spoils in the big games to come? The league’s final week was started off by Louise Charalambou and Chris Limb. All three legs were played with the advantage going to Louise who won 2-1. Game two was a big game for Suzy Watson, currently top of the ladies’ section after a good run-in. Suzy took on Richard Attwell. A ding-dong game hinged on the doubles. But it will be Suzy taking the gong as she hit them to seal the ladies’ title with a 3-0 win. Well done, Suzy. Next up was Di Jenkins. Di took on Louise Charalambou, Di was in steady form in leg one and was soon 1-0 up. Leg two was not the pair’s best and the doubles could not be found for several shots. But it was Lou who levelled the match. A much-improved decider until the doubles as Di was missing them and this let Lou back in. Lou had one shot but missed and this time Di sealed the win 2-1. To the oche next were Darren Bierley and Richard Wakefield. This was close but it was Darren who just edged 2-1.

Back to the oche for their final games were Richard Attwell and Di Jenkins. Di needed a good result to pressure the other lady challengers battling for the second place. The first two legs were even but both went against the arrows, which set up a decider. The best leg of the match saw both score well and were soon on the doubles. Di left 32 and watched Richard just miss his 81 finish. Next throw Di took out 32 to take a 2-1 win. Di had to wait to see where she would finish.

Next Emma Grant needed a win to secure second place but a tough opponent awaited her in George Harness who also needed a positive result. George started strongly and more consistent than Emma and he sealed the first leg with an 85 checkout. George was strong again in leg two but Emma was battling well and as George was missing doubles Emma closed in and had a couple of shots to level. But she missed her chance and George went 2-0 up. A good leg from both followed. Emma soon left 91 but George was on 95 and took it out for the win. Emma finished fourth a good effort. Third spot went to Angie Upsall, a good effort too. George finished second.

Another match followed with Daniel Flynn needing a big result. Dan faced Adam Kemp The first leg was good from both, but it was Adam who found the double first. Dan responded well in leg two and left tops. Adam hit back with 80 to leave tops too. Dan was solid and levelled the match. So to a decider. Here Dan started well with Adam just a few points behind. Dan left 62 as Adam left 66. Dan could only leave 24 as Adam saw off tops in one for the 2-1 win. A good season for Dan that missed double meant second place as Lee Dickinson and Dan were level on 66 but Lee had the better leg difference. So he could relax for his final game and was next on. Lee had to play Bryan Robson who had finished fourth. So could Lee finish off in style? Bryan had other ideas and was first to the finish but missed his double and Lee was on his way. Bryan hit back in leg two to level. Bryan was on a roll and eased to a 2-1 win. Nice to beat the champ, so congratulations to Lee on his first title at his first attempt.

So on to the final game of the season was between Chris Limb and Darren Bierley. Both were not at their usual best, but still entertained all on doubles. And it was Darren who finished with a 3-0 win.

Round-up for week ended April 25

Boston Standard Premier League

The final week of the Premier Division took place last week. The opening game saw Debra Royal take on Jamie Robson. Jamie started the better and soon opened up a 3-1 lead. Jamie had the chance to seal victory but missed his double that let Deb in who soon took advantage and levelled the match. The decider could have gone either way, but it went to Deb 4-3. That win secured third place a very good season for Debs. Kev Lenton then played Harry Lee. Harry was in good form hitting a 180 and saw of finishes of 108 and 88 to secure a 4-0 win. Later in the evening Kev Lenton played Derek Johnson. A good seven-leg battle between Monday night team colleagues, the match eventually going Kev’s way 4-3.

Lincs Racing Championship

Mick Flynn maintained top slot after picking a good 3-1 win over Dennis Turner winning with legs of 31, 26 and 22 in the opening game of the night. Next up were Kev Dickinson and Bob Birtwistle. A good close match. Kev Dickinson stays fourth but closes up on the top three after a good 3-0 win which included a 98 checkout.

After a break Bob was back to the oche to play Redvers Dickinson. A tight battle, but Redvers checked out very well to take a 3-0 win. Third placed Elaine Corke was next to the oche taking on Dick Taylor. Dick found the doubles first to take a 2-0 lead and looked set for victory but costly misses on 60, 20 and 10 let Elaine in. Elaine then upped her game and soon levelled. The decider was going Elaine’s way with steadier scoring and Elaine sealed the win with one dart at 32 for a big 3-2 win leaving Dick thinking about those missed doubles for victory. The final game of the night saw Redvers Dickinson back to play Jimmy Birtwhistle. Redvers took an easy opener. Jimmy had shots to level in leg two but it was Redvers leg. Jimmy hit back in the third with an 18-darter and levelled it in the next leg with a 19-darter to set up a decider. Redvers got his form back and steadier than Jimmy’s and took his finish first time with jimmy sat on 72. That 3-2 win for Redvers moves him just two points behind leader Mick Flynn.

John Smiths Challenge League

Getting the action under way were Suzy Watson and Adam Kemp. Suzy was just the more consistent and was checking well which gave Suzy a big 3-0 win. The second game saw Daniel Flynn take on Richard Attwell. Dan was in good steady form just too steady for Richard as Dan took the match 3-0 with legs of 24, 23 and 31 darts. Dan also hit a 180 on his way in leg two and it was the top average of night with 19.26. Game three was between Angie Upsall and Darren Bierley. A tight match having shots in each leg but Darren picked ’em off to take the match 2-1. Louise Charalambou picked up her 11th win of the season. Louise was in good steady form and checked out well against Adam Kemp and took a great 3-0 win. Daniel Flynn was back into action, this time facing a toughie, Di Jenkins. Di matched Dan all the way in leg one and left 38 but Dan was solid and checked out in one dart. Dan upped his form in leg two and eased ahead 2-0. Di had a couple of shots in the last leg but not to be as Dan wrapped up another 3-0 win to move to second place two points behind Lee Dickinson. Richard Wakefield was next up, playing Suzy Watson. An even first leg saw doubles go astray for both. It eventually went Richard’s way. Suzy found them in leg two and levelled. The decider was a repeat of leg one both messing up on the finish but it was Richard who held to pick up his sixth win. That vital leg put Suzy ahead in the ladies section as Emma Grant was next up facing a tough match against league leader Lee Dickinson. Lee was in good form in the first two legs picking of 64 in both legs. Emma battled hard in leg three and hit a 140 to leave 91 but Emma could not pick of the double to take a vital point and lee stepped in for a 3-0 win. The final game of the night was between fourth placed Bryan Robson playing Di Jenkins. Bryan was a lot steadier this week even on his feet, but Di was matching him all the way. Bryan was checking out well and wrapped up a 3-0 win. So, still very tight in this league and still all to play for in the ladies’ section.

Round-up for week ended April 18

Boston Standard Premier League

Congratulations go to Tony Holland on becoming the Boston Standard Premier Division individual champion. Tony secured the title after picking up his 18th win out of 21 games. In his last game against Graham Sharp, both players scored well. Graham missed doubles and Tony took full advantage. It has been a good, solid consistent season for Tony — which is what’s always required to take the title. Dave Hasnip also takes applause as he finished second to Tony. Dave beat Jamie Robson in his last match in good form picking off two 180s and an average of 25.74 for a 4-1 win. That was Dave’s 16th win for the season, which left him two points behind the winner. Third place is yet to be decided. Martyn Palmer holds that spot at the moment. But Debra Royal can leapfrog him. Deb needs to win her last match next week. Earlier she played Tony Holland in a close seven-legger. Deb picked off a super 158 finish, but Tony took the match 4-3. The final game of the night saw Tony Hillyard and Graham Sharp battle out their last games of the season. Graham started the better and soon led 2-0. Tony hit back to level. But Graham took the fifth leg and missed his chance in the sixth to win. Tony held on to set up a decider. Tony kicked off with a 180 and followed up with ton, ton. Graham responded with scores of 100. 121, 100 for his finish and Tony picked off his double to win 4-3. Tony finished fifth and Graham sixth. Next week is the final week for the Premier Division with just three matches. Debra Royal takes on Jamie Robson and Kev Lenton faces Harry Lee and Derek Johnson.

Lincs Racing Championship

Things are still very tight at the top after this week’s results. Second placed Redvers Dickinson took on third placed Elaine Corke. The latter took the opener with a super 91 checkout for a 21 darter. Redvers levelled things up in a close second leg. Elaine then hit a cracking 18 darter with a 94 finish. Leg 4 was very close but a costly bust on 91 for Redvers gave Elaine the chance to leave 92. Redvers had another go at 91 but only left 39 and Elaine wrapped up a great win with another super 92 checkout for a 3-1 win with an average of 20.10. Dennis Turner played Jimmy Birtwhistle. The latter was finishing well as both were scoring steadily, and Jimmy took the win 3-0. Dick Taylor then played Pete Johnson. Pete started very well and a 140 set up 99 with Dick well back. But Pete could not finish off the game and Dick nipped in to lead. Dick, in leg two, picked off a lovely 101 finish to go 2-0 up. Leg three was close but Dick was first to the finish sealed the win 3-0. Rick Woods picked up his 19th win of the season. Rick took on and beat Rob Scrupps in a fairly close match 3-1. Bob Birtwistle then played Pedro Silva. Pedro was having the edge in the first three legs and checked well to lead 2-1. Bob hit back in leg four, hitting a ton then seeing off 85 in two to level. That just gave Bob the momentum and Bob held well on 52 to take the win 3-2. Another big game in the top four followed, league leader Mick Flynn against Kev Dickinson. The match was well balanced and started well for both. Kev, though, found the doubles to lead 2-1. Mick hit back well in leg four picking off 79 for an 18-darter to level. The decider was close and nervously fought Mick having the first shot to seal the win but missed a couple of times and Kev held on his second shot to take a big win by 3-2. The final game of the night saw a re-arranged fixture for Pete Johnson and Bob Birtwhistle. Both were not at their usual best, especially on the doubles which led to a deciding fifth leg. Another up and down leg, but it was Pete who found his double to pick up his eight win of the season 3-2. So Mick Flynn, leader on 77 points, Redvers Dickinson second on 72 with a game in hand. Elaine Corke third on 69, Kev Dickinson fourth on 69, Rick Woods fifth on 67. It’s still all to play for.

John Smiths Challenge League

The tightest league of them is still very close in both the men’s and ladies’ sections especially the ladies with three weeks to go. This weeks action got under way with Di Jenkins taking on Adam Kemp. This was very close all on the doubles which Di proved the stronger and took a good 2-1 win. Game two was between Bryan Robson and Daniel Flynn. third and fourth placed. The first two legs saw Dan the more consistent and checked well to lead 2-0. The third leg was a lot closer, Bryan raising his game but who he had his chance to pull one back. The doubles were amiss and Dan nipped into take a big 3-0 win. To the oche next were Tina Willicombe and Richard Wakefield. First two legs were shared deservedly. The decider could have gone either way. It was Tina’s night, though, and she picked up her seventh win with a 2-1 and has now finished her season. League leader Lee Dickinson then played Richard Attwell. Both were not at the races in leg one but Lee just eased it. Things got better for Lee who picked off his first 180 of the season inn leg two which just saw him home to lead 2-0. Lee started leg three with a 140 but Richard hit back with steadier scoring and missed his chance to take leg 3 and Lee wrapped up a vital 3-0 win. The battle of the ladies’ section followed. Emma Grant, current leader, faced Susie Watson. Suzy was in better form in first two legs and checked out well to lead 2-0. Emma responded well in leg three and hit a 140 but Emma’s finishing was not there which let Suzy in to take a big 3-0 win. Two re-arranged games followed. First, Bryan Robson took on Louise Charalambou. It was a good steady leg from both in the opener. Louise left 68 but Bryan saw off 32 in two to go one up. Another good leg followed but both saw their finishing let them down. And it was Louise who held on to level. Louise then found some good steady darts and took out 26 in one dart to take the win 2-1. the last game was between Suzy Watson and Di Jenkins. Suzy started very well and finish strongly with ton, ton and out in one dart on double four for a 22 darter. Di hit back in leg two and pushed Suzy to the double Suzy had first pop but missed but so did Di which cost her as Suzy nailed it next time to lead 2-0. Another good leg from both in the third. Di first to the finish but another miss and Suzy no mistake and took another big 3-0 win with an average of 14.17. So after this week’s results, Lee Dickinson remains top on 61 points, George Harness second on 58, Daniel Flynn third on 56 and Bryan Robson fourth on 53. In the ladies’ section Emma Grant stays top on 41 points, Angie Upsall is second also on 41 points. Suzy Watson moved up to third on 40 and Di Jenkins slips to fourth on 39. But it’s still very tight and too close to call.

Round-up for week ended April 11

No matches played this week.

Round-up for week ended April 4

Boston Standard Premier League

Things have really hotted up after last week’s big games. Getting things under way were league favourite Tony Holland up against Tony Hillyard. The former hit a 180 in the opener but nearly let the leg slip. However, Tony missed his chance. An even closer second leg followed, again Tony Hillyard having a shot to level. But a miss was costly and Tony Holland went 2-0 up. Leg three was a cracker. Hillyard hit scores of 92, 140, 125 and 105 against the darts and left tops. Tony responded with two 140s and left 36. Here Tony missed his tops and 10s and Mr Holland stepped in to go 3-0 up. Tony Hillyard responded again by hitting 180, 60, 140 and 95 to leave 26 and pulled one back with a 13-darter. Leg five was another close leg. Tony Hillyard left 52 after 12 darts but Tony had left 52 and picked it off for a big 4-1 win. The second game saw Bob Mountain and Kev Lenton battle it out. Kev was on good steady form and found his doubles well. All Bob could do was set them up, but Kev was at his best on the doubles and took a good 4-0 win with an average of 24.43. Tony Hillyard was back to the oche when taking on Martyn Palmer. It was a tight first leg, but Tony had the edge and checked out well to go one up. Martyn hit straight back with an 18-darter. Tony missed a big chance to go ahead again and Martyn gratefully took his shot to lead 2-1. Both were picking off the trebles but both were missing the doubles in leg four. It was Tony, though, who held on to level the match. Another good leg followed but a 70 finish under pressure from Martyn put Tony 3-2 up. The sixth leg the worst leg of the match a real nervy one. But it was Tony who held on the better and saw of double 10 in one for a big 4-2 win for Tony. Graham Sharp and Jamie Robson then faced each other it was Graham who was the more consistent and was checking out the better and soon raced into a 3-0 lead. Graham looked to be on his way to a 4-0 win but some loose darts at the end of leg four were costly and Jamie hit back solidly and checked out to pull one back. Jamie then found his more recent high calibre form and soon pulled another one back. A 180 first throw from Graham gave him the edge in the sixth leg, Jamie hit back with a 140 and 78 but missed his shot when Graham missed 56. Graham sealed the win 4-2 with the next throw. The last game of the night was a big match. Tony Holland faced Martyn Palmer. Both matched each other. Tony hit 71 to leave 32 and then Martyn missed on the wire of double 15 for a 150 finish.Tony, with his last dart, took the double out to go ahead. Leg two was another good leg from both players. Martyn edged it but a big miss a 51 finish gave Tony a shot from 74 and he held on well and took it out to go 2-0 up. The high standard continued and the pivotal point was a super 85 finish on the bull from Tony as Martyn left 32. So, it was 3-0 to Tony. Martyn hit back in leg four but the doubles were not there and Tony sealed a massive win of 4-0 with a 62 finish. So that now puts Tony on top on 74 points. Dave Hasnip has one game left and sits second on 72. Martyn has now finished and is third on 69 and Debra Royal is fourth on 64 with two games left. So with just a couple of weeks to go it’s still not yet decided. The top two both have tough games to play, so it could go either way.

Lincs Racing Championship

Dennis Turner and Elaine Corke got the night’s action under way in this section. Elaine was the steadier in leg one and eased to a 1-0 lead. Dennis hit back in leg two with a 140 and a ton but missed 58 and Elaine, who was very consistent in leg three, checked out well to take the match 3-0. The second match was between Jimmy Birtwhistle and Pete Johnson. It was Pete who held on the better in the nervy opener. A 180 from Jimmy in the next eased him to a big lead, but the doubles were elusive for a few chucks which let Pete catch up. But Pete could not get close enough and it was all square. Jimmy was the more consistent in the next two and finished well to take the match 3-1. Next up were Redvers Dickinson and Rob Scrupps. Both hit scores of 140 in the opener but Redvers was steadier and held on well on the doubles to lead. A very good leg from both in leg two. Here Rob hit a 101 to leave 52 but Redvers picked off a superb 122 finish to go 2-0 up. Leg three was just as tight but a steady end to the leg from Redvers gave him the edge and 52 in three gave Redvers the victory 3-0. Bob Birtwistle then took on Dick Taylor. This was another good close match which was all on the finishing. Bob was checking and wrapped it up 3-1. To the oche next were Rick Woods and Mick Flynn. A very good open leg eventually went Rick’s way. Mick upped his game and soon levelled. Rick responded again and was soon ahead again. It was all too close to call in leg four. Mick missed his shot on 64 and Rick sealed a big win on 57 for a 3-1 win. The final game of the division’s action was between Pedro Silva and Kev Dickinson. It was the only five-legger of the night. The last leg was a good leg from both. Pedro, though, was the stronger but his finishing let him down and Kev held on when he got his chance and took it by a 3-2 margin.

John Smiths Challenge League

Things are still pretty tight as Lee Dickinson, George Harness and Daniel Flynn all won. Lee Dickinson got the night’s play going taking on Adam Kemp. A close match saw Lee finish the stronger and he took it 2-1. Game two saw Angie Upsall finish the better in the first two legs against Richard Wakefield. Angie was in cracking form in leg three, picking off scores of 94, 81 and 80 which set up 100. And Angie took it out for a great finish and a big 3-0 win with an 18-darter. Suzy Watson then played Bryan Robson. Suzy took the opener, but Bryan responded with two good steady legs to take the match 2-1. George Harness then played Richard Attwell. George started the better and held on well when required to go one up. The next two legs were quite close but George picked off the doubles as Richard missed, so a good 3-0 win for George. The fifth game was very close between Chris Limb and Di Jenkins but Di’s finishing was on form when required and ran out a 3-0 winner. The final game of night was between Daniel Flynn and Louise Charalmbou. Daniel was too strong in the first two legs and soon led 2-0. Dan looked to be coasting to 3-0 but double trouble struck for Dan and Louise had her chance again and again but could not find the double 18 and Dan eventually sealed the victory 3-0.

IMPORTANT: Will all players note this week’s fixtures (April 11) have been called off to avoid clashing with the Old Leake finals night. These fixtures will be added onto the end of the season. Also the following week, April 18, there will be a committee meeting at 7pm prompt.

Round-up for double week ended March 28

Boston Standard Premier League

Bank holiday weekend in the Boston Standard Premier Division witnessed four matches. Getting things under way were Kev Lenton and Debra Royal. Deb took a comfortable opener after a good start from Kev. In leg two Kev hit a 119 to leave 32 but deb took out 48 to go 2-0 up. In the next leg Kev got going and eased to pull one back. Leg four was very close but it was Deb who held on to check out on 24 to go 3-1 up. Kev upped his game by scoring 81, 121, 140, 121 and left 38. But he kept no-scoring and Deb nipped in to take it 4-1. The next game saw the headlines of the season made between Bob Mountain and Derek Johnson. A very good game. Derek took the opening leg and Bob responded well and levelled. Leg three saw Derek finding the treble bed well and he checked out well on 48 to lead again. Derek had a chance to go 3-1 up but hit double trouble again and Bob levelled again. Both matched each other again. This time Derek killed off the double to go 3-2 ahead. Bob responded in style with scores of 85, 140, 125, 60 and 91 in two darts for a 14-darter. So all on a decider. A nervy leg from both, Derek eventually set up 32. Bob was looking to settle the match on 41 but a miss was costly. But could Derek hold on to take his first long overdue win of the season? Yes he could, nailing tops in two darts. Well done, Derek. Next up was Graham Sharp and Harry Lee. Harry took the nervy opener. The next four legs were fairly even Graham was just the more consistent and checked out when he needed to take a 4-1 win. Later in the evening Graham was back to take on Kev Lenton. Graham had the arrows and eased to the doubles and after three of four goes, Kev had closed in but missed a couple of times which gave Gray another go which he took to lead 2-0. A 58 finish in leg three gave Graham an 18-darter and a 3-0 lead. Kev hit back in the next, just missing double 16 for a 152 finish, but first dart next time pulled one back for Kev. “Fergal” upped his game in the next, a 133 set up tops which he took for the 4-1 win. Last Friday’s action got off with a bang as Martyn Palmer and Jamie Robson battled out a cracking seven-legger, both averages being 26-plus. Jamie started superbly with a 17-darter followed by a 15-darter and Martyn missed 24 for a 13-darter. A costly miss, as it became 2-0 for Jamie. A steadier leg three followed but Jamie was checking out and soon was 3-0 up. Jamie was still on fire but Martyn was now in inferno form and as Jamie left doubles Martyn took them out with 19, 18, 19 dart legs and it was all level. So to a decider, Jamie “won the bull.” After 12 darts apiece Jamie left 160 to Martyn’s 177. Jamie left 79 as Martyn left 99. Jamie then missed 9 and left 20 but Martyn could only leave 60 (bounce out). Could Jamie hold on? He did for a big win of 4-3, something that really tightens up the league at the top. To follow that cracker was Harry Lee against Derek Johnson. They had their own cracking seven-legger. Nip-and-tuck and missed doubles eventually set up a decider. Harry “won the bull” and struck of with a 140 but could not find the treble bed again Derek found one or two and edged away to lead and his second win back to back victory in a 4-3 scoreline. The third game was between Dave Hasnip and Kev Lenton. An up-and-down game both not at their consistent best and doubles were astray and another seven-legger. Dave “won the bull”. Both were scored well. Dave left 40 as Kev left 124. Dave hit 38 to leave double 1, Kev picked off 72 to leave 52, and Dave with his last dart saw of double one for a vital 4-3 win. Dave also hit a 180 in the opening leg. The final game of the night saw Martyn Palmer take on Derek Johnson. Derek was the sharper on the doubles and took the opener. Martyn hit back with a 19-darter to level. In leg three Derek kicked off with a 180 and followed with a couple if steadier scores as Martyn hit back with a 140. Derek found the treble again and eased to 59. Martyn hit a ton to leave 100 and Derek missed double 10 and Martyn picked off 100 to go 2-1 up. Martyn was the more consistent in the next leg and wrapped it up with a great 103 finish. Derek found his form again in leg five and pressured Martyn into missing his doubles and Derek took his out to make it 3-2. Martyn responded well and sealed the important win of 4-2 with an 18-darter. So after those two weeks’ results, Dave Hasnip is top on 72 points with one game left. Martyn is now second on 98 points with two games left — these being against Tony Holland and Tony Hillyard. Tony Holland is in third place on 66 with three tough games left. So a tense couple of weeks are coming up. Who’s going to hold on and take the title and the top four slots. The big games will sort the big boys out.

Lincs Racing Championship

First up on the Easter weekend were Dennis Turner and Pete Johnson which Dennis duly won 3-1 leaving Pete 11 points adrift at the bottom of the table. Elaine Corke beat Rob Scrupps 3-2 in a close game with Elaine recording the highest average of the night. Brothers Jimmy and Bob Birtwhistle were next up with Jimmy waling away with the spoils in a 3-1 win. Top of the table clash between Redvers Dickinson and Mick Flynn meant that Redvers closed a point in the table with a 3-2 win over Mick and a top checkout of the night, a 108. Other results saw Kev Dickinson beat Dick Taylor 3-2 and Pete Silva beat Rick Woods 3-2 also. The first game of this week’s action was between Pedro Silva and Dennis Turner. Dennis had the better first leg hitting a couple of tons and checking out on 8 after four goes. Pedro upped his form both struggled with doubles but Pedro held to level. Pedro then upped his form and even though Dennis had shots at doubles pedro took the next two legs to win 3-1. But all was not lost for Dennis as later on in the night he took on Rob Scrupps and even though Rob took the opener Dennis upped his form and checked well to take the next three legs to come out the winner 3-1. Kev Dickinson was looking to keep with the top flight when he played Rick Woods even though both were scoring well. Kev’s doubles let him down and Rick took the opener. Rick started the better in leg 2 opening with a ton scoring well and even though Kev hit 90 to leave 32 Kev checked on 54 in three to go 2-0 up. Leg three a little slower scoring average scores from both and as in leg two Kev hit 43 to leave 32 Rick checked out on 30 in two darts to take a good win of 3-0. The next game saw top of the league Mick Flynn take on Dick Taylor. Both were scoring well in the first leg Mick scoring a couple of tons while Dick hit a 140 and a couple of 60-pluses but Mick hit 73 to leave 20 and next chuck he hit 20 in two darts to lead. Dick in the next leg upped his form scored a ton to start then halfway through the leg hit a 180 and checked out on 20 first time of asking to level. Both scored well in leg three but as Dick hit 45 to leave tops. Mick checked out on 79 in two darts to lead. Leg four saw Dick leave Mick standing back on 105 when he checked out on 32 to level the match. Dick once again left Mick standing when he checked out on 65 to take a 15 darter to win the match 3-2. Dick averaged 23.55. Rick Woods then took on Elaine Corke, both took a while to get going and Rick left 67 and no scored Elaine took out 32 in three darts to lead. Rick upped his game with a ton in the next leg and left Elaine standing back on 102 when he checked out on 35 in two darts to level. Rick upped his form again hitting three 80-pluses and a 121 to take the lead. the fourth leg was anybody’s as Elaine had her chances but Rick held on to check on tops to make it two wins for him in the night. and closing up to the leading pack. It didn’t seem to be Rob Scrupps night as he went 2-0 down to Jimmy Birtwhistle he managed to scrap a point of Jimmy but Jimmy came back to take the match 3-1. Elaine Corke was back for double helpings as she took on Pete Johnson. Elaine struggled on doubles in the first leg and Pete finished on 16 to take the opener. Elaine then upped her form to take the next three legs to keep her in fourth but only just, as Rick Woods is close on her tail with the same points.

John Smiths Challenge League

First game of last week’s games saw Bryan Robson beat Tina Willicombe 2-1 with neither improving there league position. Angie Upsall beat Richard Atwell 2-1 keeping her at the top of the ladies. Susie Watson beat Loiuse Charalambou 3-0 in a game where doubles were the deciding factor. George Harness beat Adam Kemp 2-1 to keep him at the top of the league but the chasing pack has games in hand. Lee Dickinson beat Di Jenkins 3-0 which put Lee firmly in second spot but slowed Di’s pace in the challenge for top lady. Emma Grant also slipped up to bottom placed Darren Bierley losing 2-1. First game of the this week’s action was between Tina Willicombe and Richard Attwell. Richard seemed to have the upper hand in leg one with good scoring and finishing on 76 in two for the lead. The next 2 legs were both scrappy both struggling to finish but Tina walked away with a consolation point as Richard won 2-1. Game two saw Daniel Flynn play Chris Limb. They both had an even scoring game both struggling on doubles but Daniel took the three points to move up to third position. It wasn’t Angie Upsall’s night as she played two games. First game she played second placed lady Emma Grant. Emma started well in leg one by scoring a ton to start while Angie took a while to get going then Emma checked out on 65 in three darts to take the lead. Again Emma started the better in leg two and kept up her consistency and checked out in three while Angie was still on 129. Leg three was a bit slower Angie had her chance to steal a point but Emma holed out on 14 to take a good 3-0 win. Angie’s second game was against Bryan Robson. They were both scoring well with Angie the more consistent. But doubles was the problem and Bryan snuck in to take the lead. Bryan was the more consistent in the second leg but both struggled on doubles but Bryan held to go 2-0 up. The last leg was a bit scrappy both having shots at doubles but Bryan got it eventually to take a 3-0 win. Game four saw Chris Limb back for his second game against Lee Dickinson. Both took a while to get going. Lee struggled on his doubles and Chris nipped in to take the lead. Lee upped his form a little in legs 2 and 3 and no problems in the finishing taking a 2-1 win. Emma Grant was back to the oche for her second turn as well as Tina Willicombe. Emma lost some of her form from the earlier game and struggled to finish resulting in Tina taking the first leg. Emma then upped her form in leg two but still struggled on finishing but held her form to level. Leg three was a marathon of darts on the double both ending up in the “mad house” but it was Emma who finish to take the win 2-1. With five points on the night, the rewards have put her on top of the ladies’ section with two games in hand over Angie Upsall. Lee Dickinson then had his second game, this time facing Louise Charalambou. Lee started off the better with scoring but floundered at the doubles and nearly let Louise in as she sat on 24. But Lee took one dart at double two to lead. Lee started well again in leg two but again he was having double trouble and much as the first leg Louise could have had the leg but Lee held on to go 2-0 up. Leg three saw both a little slow. Lee hit a 146 to leave 98 but took another 12 darts to finish the leg to take the 3-0 win. These two wins have knocked long time leader George Harness off the top and put Lee one point ahead. The seventh game of the night was between George Harness and Bryan Robson. Both had steady scoring. Both could have had the first leg, but it was Bryan who hit 32 in one dart to lead. In the second leg George set off with a ton while Bryan just had steady scoring throughout the leg. Bryan hit a 95 to leave 16 but could not hit the double while George was back on 83. Bryan then took 8 out in two darts to take the second leg. Bryan then upped his form and left George standing on 149 when Bryan took out 82 in two darts to take a good win 3-0. Bryan’s average was 17.68. So as we are nearing the end with only a handful of games left, it has all tightened up at the top — the closest it has been for ages. Places first to fourth are still left all open. It is still anybody’s league.

Round-up for week ending March 14

Boston Standard Premier League

Bob Mountain and Harry Lee got the night’s action going, both matching each other very well. But it was Bob’s finishing that was good and consistent which gave him a 4-1 victory. League leader Tony Holland then played Jamie Robson who is on good form. Tony started the stronger and soon eased to a 1-0 lead. Jamie levelled with a 17-darter. In leg three, Tony hit three tons, but 140s from Jamie set up 61 and he duly checked out for a great 15-darter. Tony responded well and left 76 after 12 darts but missed his chance to pull one back and Jamie hit double eight in one for a 16-darter. Tony hit back well again but his doubles eluded him and Jamie nipped in to take the match 4-1 with an average of 26.77. Dave Hasnip saw a chance to close in on Tony and faced Derek Johnson. A close first leg just went Dave’s way. Leg two saw Dave up his form and picked of an 18-darter to go 2-0 up. Derek hit back well in leg three and replied with a super 17-darter. Derek kept his form going again and left 170 after 12 darts but “Snip’s” perfect timing yielded a maximum 180 to leave 99. Derek left 110 and “Snip” made it 3-1 with a great 99 for a 15-darter. Leg five was a little steadier from both. Derek missed his shot to pull another leg back and Dave picked off 20 to pick up a good 4-1 win. That win moved Dave to top slot, two points ahead of Tony.

Lincs Racing Championship

The first game of the night’s action saw Rick Woods face Dennis Turner. A really close match, all on the doubles, and it was Dennis who held the better and took a win of 3-1. Dick Taylor then played Pedro Silva. Dick was very steady through the match and checked out well to pick up a good 3-0 win. A big game then followed, second versus third, Redvers Dickinson against Kev Dickinson. A very good match from both, each finishing well, which set up a fifth leg decider which Redvers took very well to take the 3-2 win. Next up to the oche was the league leader Mick Flynn against Jimmy Birtwhistle. Jimmy pushed Mick all the way, but Mick was rock solid and when he got tot he finish. Mick took them out well for a 3-0 win to keep him five points clear. Bob Birtwhistle had a toughie, facing Elaine Corke. A real tussle of a match that led to a deciding leg. A steady final leg saw both under pressure as they both could not hit the doubles. After six or seven throws apiece at double one it was Bob who finally held to take the win 3-2. The final game of the night’s action was between Rob Scrupps and Pete Johnson. Pete set off well in leg one and made no mistake on the double and led 1-0. Leg two was a lot closer and looked like being one-all but Rob could not hit the double and Pete held on to take a 2-0 lead. Pete picked off scores of 121, 82 and 80 to set up 40 with Rob well back. And just three darts saw him take out 40 and give Pete a big 3-0 win.

John Smiths Challenge League

Adam Kemp and Tina Willicombe were first to the oche. A good first leg from both and it was a good first dart at double 16 for Adam as Tina left 31. So one up to Adam, Tina battled on and left 89 but Adam left tops and saw it off for a 2-0. Another good leg from both just marred by the finishing this time, Tina having a chance but Adam held to take it 3-0. George harness then took on Lou Charalambou. Louise played quite well but George was the steadier and checked very well to take a good 3-0 win. Adam Kemp was back for a second match this time facing Darren Bierley. Darren pushed Adam all the way and Darren finished well to take a 2-1 victory. A family match followed. Mum against daughter, Tina Willicombe and Louise Charalambou. It was Louise who showed mum how to finish and took a 3-0 win. Richard Attwell then played Darren Bierley. A 59 finish set Richard on his way. Darren missed his chance to level in a close second leg, so Richard made it 2-0 after one dart on double eight. A tight third leg followed but Richard was hitting the doubles and wrapped up a 3-0 win. The final game of the night saw a big match between second and third — Lee Dickinson and Daniel Flynn. This was a good match. Lee dominated the first leg but Dan responded in leg two to level. So to a decider. Both were picking off the tons and soon both were on a finish. It was tense as both missed a couple of chucks for the win, but it was Lee’s night as he found the double to take the match 2-1, to stay second, five points behind George Harness

Round-up for week ending March 7

Boston Standard Premier League

Dave Hasnip, in second place, took on Harry Lee in the first game of the night. Dave eased to a 1-0 lead. Harry upped his game and as Dave missed his double, Harry stepped in to level. Dave responded and retook the lead 2-1. Dave had a nightmare on the doubles in leg four. He was well in control but could not pick off the doubles, Harry clawed back but they both got stuck on double one and it was Harry who took it in an unheard of 46-darter. Dave hit straight back and led again 3-2. Harry was very steady in the next leg and some costly bounce-outs cost Dave. It all allowed Harry to level the match. He also produced his best leg in the decider. Again, a couple of bounces of the 20 wire were costly again for Dave. He was left on left 148 but Harry saw off tops in two darts for a big win. Three points for Dave, though, gave him an important consolation reward. The second game saw Debra Royal take on Derek Johnson. Deb was the more consistent in leg one and eased through to lead 1-0. Derek was a lot stronger in leg two and a couple of misses on 36 let Deb in to go 2-0 up. Leg three was basically a repeat of leg two as again Derek squandered darts on double wires and again Deb picked off the finish to go 3-0 clear. A similar leg followed again, Deb missing 88 then Derek missed tops. Deb then saw off 40 to take a 4-0 win. Next up to the oche were Martyn Palmer and Kev Lenton. Martyn was fairly steady and took the first two legs. Kev kicked in with a 180 on leg three and soon left 48 but Martyn had a more consistent leg and picked off 20 to go 3-0 up. Kev could not find the treble bed in leg four as Martyn was “tonning it” and eased to take the match 4-0. The fourth match was a good match between Tony Hillyard and Jamie Robson. Both were scoring very highly and consistently but it was Jamie who could not kill off the doubles when he got to them. No problem for Tony Hillyard, though, and he was soon 3-0 up. Both continued the form in the next three legs. This time Jamie found the doubles and levelled the match. The decider was very close, both picking oFf the ton pluses. Tony left 96, Jamie hit a 135 to leave 80 and picked off 80 in three darts for a big 4-3 win. Jamie’s average was 24.36 against Tony’s average of 24.03. The final game of the night saw Debra Royal face Graham Sharp. A good opening leg from both, Graham hit 135 to leave 84 as Deb hit a ton to leave 106. Graham was on the wire of the bull to go one up but Deb picked of 106 to take it. Graham kept his form and eased to level the match. Leg three was the best leg and saw Deb pick off 60, 66, 140, 121 to leave 114 and Graham responded with 83, 121, 121, 46 to leave 130. But Deb was in top finishing form and picked off 114 to go 2-1 up. Graham responded very well with a 16-darter to level again. Leg five was close again Graham had the edge but missed his chance of 60 and Deb picked off 64 to go 3-2 up. Graham was the more consistent in leg six and found the double 4 to level as Deb left tops. So to a decider. A fairly good leg, Graham with the arrows left 149 after 15 darts as Deb left 174. Graham had a loose dart and only left 106 and Deb left 114. Graham set up a double but once again Deb’s finishing was on fire and picked off 114 again to take the match 4-3. After those fixtures Tony Holland is top on 65 points after 17 games, Dave Hasnip is second on 64 playing 18, Martyn Palmer is third on 61 with 17 games. Debra Royal is fourth on 60 points with 18 games. Tony Hillyard is fifth on 54 on 17 games still all to play for with just six weeks to go.

Lincs Racing Championship

The night’s action began with a close five-legger between Elaine Corke and Pedro Silva. A tight opening leg for both. Pedro finished the stronger to go 1-0 up. A similar leg followed, this time Elaine checking out to level. A good leg from both in the third but Pedro edged it to go 2-1. Elaine raised her form a ton and a 140 eased her to 56 and checked out first time to level. That set up the decider. It was close all the way, Elaine hit a great 125 to leave 71 and Pedro hit 60 to leave 100. Elaine was buzzing as she picked off the 71 for a great 3-1 win that moves her up fifth. Next up for action were Redvers Dickinson and Dennis Turner. A close game, Redvers the more consistent, though, and finished the better and Redvers wrapped up a 3-0 win. A good win keeps him second and closing in on Mick Flynn. The leader Mick Flynn was on next, facing a tough match against in form Elaine Corke. And it was close as expected both scoring steadily but it was all about the finishing and Mick was having no problems as Elaine left doubles. Mick coolly finished and picked up a big 3-1 win to keep top and lead by five points. The fourth game of the night saw Jimmy Birtwhistle 11th place take on third place Kev Dickinson. Jimmy was in good steady form in the opener and made no mistake on the doubles and led 1-0. Jimmy got going even better in leg two, Kev was pushing hard but a couple of 140s and solid finishing gave Jimmy a 2-0 lead. Kev responded in leg three and pulled one back. The fourth leg was very close. Kev hit steady 60s and 80s but Jimmy found a ton and a 140 and left 16. Kev was on 32 after hitting 79 but he no-scored and Jimmy stepped in to pick off his double in one dart and picked up a big 3-1 win. Kev stays fourth on 58 points. Pedro Silva and Redvers Dickinson were both back to their second games of the night. This was a good contest. both playing very steadily. Redvers took the opener, but Pedro hit back straight away hitting 120, 100 at the start and ended the leg with a 70 checkout. A tight third leg saw Redvers leave tops but Pedro was solid on his doubles and picked off 16 to go 2-1 up. Redvers responded well with steady scoring and a 60 finish to hold at the finish to claim a 3-2 win. A good win for Pedro who goes up to fourth. The final game of the night was battled out by Dick Taylor and Rick Woods. Both were matching each other score for score hitting and missing doubles, which set up a five-legger. The decider saw Dick pick off a couple of tons and hit 97 to leave 34. Rick was back on 162 hoping for another go to set up a finish but Dick made no mistake on 34 and checked in two darts to take the win 3-2.

John Smiths Challenge League

Darren Bierley and Bryan Robson got the night’s action under way. Bryan settled in better and soon eased to the double with Darren adrift. But Bryan was struggling on the doubles and nearly let Darren in. So one to Bryan. Leg two saw Bryan pick off 140 and 100 and eased to a 2-0 lead. Leg three was a lot closer. Darren had his chances but to no avail and Bryan wrapped it up eventually 3-0. Game two was between Adam Kemp and Angie Upsall. Adam got going well in leg one but Angie battled on and Adam kept missing the finish. One more miss from Adam was costly as Angie checked out to go one up. Angie then got going and soon eased into a lead and made no mistake on the double and made it 2-0. Angie took the third leg, in equally consistent style and soon wrapped up a 3-0 win with a fifty finish. To the oche next were Di Jenkins and George Harness. It was a very close game which either could have won but it was George who found the doubles and took it 3-0 to remain clear at the top. A player looking to close in on George is third placed Dan Flynn. But Dan had a toughie against Suzy Watson, and it was Suzy who had Dan under pressure by hitting scores of 121, 80, 62, and 75, which eased her to a 32 finish. And she saw off 32 to lead. The second leg was very close both had a few misses on the doubles and to his relief Dan hit double 10 to level. Dan upped his form in leg three by hitting 100, 123. Suzy just couldn’t find the treble which eased Dan to 56 and checked in three darts to take a big 2-1 win. Dan stays third on level points with Lee Dickinson on 46 both four behind George but both with games in hand. The final game saw Angie Upsall and Suzy Watson take on each other in their second games. A tight match and all on the doubles, Angie was checking out the better and picked up a 3-0 win. That win moves Angie up to fifth place overall and now leads the ladies’ section by one point over Emma Grant.

NOTE: Will all players note that Alison Royal is no longer playing in the league. Her scheduled fixtures will now be byes.

Round-up for week ending February 29

Boston Standard Premier League

Dave Hasnip and Bob Mountain fought out a tough tight opening match that rested all on the doubles, and it was Dave who found them the better to pick up a good valuable 4-0 win that moves him to second place. League leader Tony Holland was next into action, taking on Kev Lenton. Kev was short of match games and was well below par, which left Tony just to plug away and wrap up the doubles, which he did to pick up a 4-0 win to stay top and four points clear of Dave. Debra Royal then played Harry Lee. Deb was in fine form and checked out very well. Harry left shots but never got a sniff, as Deb picked ’em off for a good 4-0 win to move her to fourth with an average of 23.30. The final game saw in form Tony Hillyard take on Kev Lenton. Kev was playing a lot batter this time round and pushed Tony. Tony picked off a great second leg. Scores of 180, 140, 145 saw him leave 36 after nine darts but could he not get the 10-darter. It took 19 in the end. That leg set up a 4-0 win as Kev left shots out but never got a poke. That keeps Tony in fifth spot, not far off the pace. Tony’s average was 23.86.

Lincs Racing Championship

Getting the nights action under way were Dick Taylor and Dennis Turner. A good close match saw Dick take the first two legs but Dennis rallied back to level. Dick had the edge in leg five and sealed the win with a cracking 82 finish for a 3-2 win. Second placed Redvers Dickinson took on Rob Scrupps in match two. A very close match, but it was Rick who was spot-on with his finishing and wrapped things up for a 3-0 win, slightly denting Redvers’ title challenge. But there’s still a long way to go though. Next up were Pedro Silva and Jimmy Birtwhistle. Nineteen and Bull saw Jimmy take the opening leg. The next three legs were well balanced but Pedro’s finishing was on form and rattled them off to pull back for a 4-3 win and move up to fifth. Kev Dickinson faced a tough battle against the consistent Elaine Corke. Elaine did not get going in leg one and Kev eased to a 1-0 lead. A good second leg from both saw Elaine missing a couple of shots at 74 and Kev nipped in to lead 2-0. Elaine nailed the double in leg three, and a super 79 finish in leg four put her back to 2-2. It was Elaine who was easing down ahead of Kev to the double and hit 93 to leave 60 with Kev back on 182, but Elaine could not end the doubles and Kev clawed back and hit 36 in one dart for a close call win 3-2. Kev is now third level points with Redvers, seven points off Mick Flynn the leader with a match in hand. Leader Mick Flynn followed that match taking on Pete Johnson. Mick eased to a 1-0 lead only to see Pete battle back to lead 2-1. Pete battled hard in leg four and missed his doubles to take the match and Mick sealed the leg one dart to level. Mick upped his form in the decider a couple of 60 pluses and a 140, and a ton eased him to double four with Pete back on 185 and no messing from the leader in one for victory 3-2. The final game of the night saw Rob Scrupps take on former long time leader Bob Birtwistle. A steady opening leg from both but Rob picked off a superb 109 finish to lead. Bob raised his game in leg two and levelled. Another good leg followed and Robs finishing was on fire, 68 in three darts to lead 2-1. Bob rallied back again and hit 85 to leave 61 as Rob had previously hit 97 to leave 74, and Rob stepped up to keep his finishing touch going and picked of the 74 for a super 3-1 win. Cracking finishing from Rob gave him the night’s top average of 19.25.

John Smiths Challenge League

A very close game got the night’s action of to a good start, between league leader George harness and third place Dan Flynn. Some solid scoring from Dan in leg one eased him to the double with George well adrift. But the doubles got smaller and smaller as Dan kept missing and George crept in to lead 1-0. George raised his game in leg two but Dan matched him and saw off 60 to level. Dan was just the more consistent in the decider and checked out straight away on 74 for a big 2-1 win over the leader. Next to the oche was second place Lee Dickinson against Suzy Watson. A good close match saw Suzy missing shots to win but Lee held on well to take the match 3-0. That win keeps Lee second, just one point behind long time leader George, and he has two games in hand. He looks favourite, but George looks sure to have something to say about that. Up to the oche next were Angie Upsall and Louise Chralambou. Louise took the opener as Angie missed her doubles. The next two legs were very close but Louise was on the ball on her doubles and picked them off to take a big 3-0 win.

Next up for action were Suzy Watson and Darren Bierley. Suzy was in good steady form in leg one and nearly let Darren in to sneak as Suzy missed several times. But eventually she hit 16 to lead. A good close second leg, Darren missing as well and Suzy held to lead 2-0. Darren made no mistake in leg three to pull one back but a good 2-1 win for Suzy. The fourth game of the night’s action saw Emma Grant take on Chris Limb. Chris had the edge in leg one and eased to a 1-0 lead. Chris nearly let leg two slip as he missed a couple of times but hit double 10 to go 2-0 up. Emma pulled one back in leg three with a better leg and finished better this time. But a 2-1 win for Chris. Di Jenkins moved up to fifth place overall and now leads the ladies section by one as Di just held on to beat Tina Willicombe 2-1 in a really close game. The final game of the night saw Chris Limb back for another match, this time facing Richard Wakefield. Richard was more consistent in leg one and picked off eight to lead 1-0. Chris got going in leg two and missed a couple of chances to level, but Richard took his chance and made it 2-0. Both matched each other in leg three. This time it was Chris who found the double first to pull one back. But it was Richard’s win 2-1.

Round-up for week ending February 22

Boston Standard Premier League

With several byes and postponements this week, only one match was played in the Boston Standard Premier Division. This was battled out between Debra Royal and Bob Mountain. Deb started well with Bob just behind. But a couple of no scores from Deb gave Bob the chance to lead, which he took to go 1-0 up. Deb levelled in the next leg. Bob went ahead in the next leg with an 18-darter. But a 19-darter from Deb levelled the match again. A steady fifth leg from both, but it was Bob who held on at the finish to lead 3-2. A good leg from both followed, this time Deb finding a 79 finish to level. So to scores of a decider. Bob started well with 100, 140, Deb replied with 100 and 123. A few loose throws then came from both. Bob missed a 100 checkout and left 20. Deb missed a 96 checkout and Bob picked off 20 to take a good 4-3 win. Will all players note that Daley Richardson has had to withdraw and all points have been deducted and adjusted accordingly.

Lincs Racing Championship

Fourth placed Bob Birtwistle took on Dennis Turner in the opening game. Bob was the steadier and eased to a 1-0 lead. A much closer second leg saw both having shots at doubles. This time Dennis held on to level things up. Bob upped his form in leg three and picked off 32 comfortably to lead again. Dennis was trying hard in the next, too hard though and loose darts took the pressure of Bob who was very steady and eased to a 3-1 win with an average of 17.61. The current league leader was into action next, Mick Flynn facing Rob Scrupps. Rob was finishing the better and soon found himself 2-0 up. It was an uphill battle for the leader and Rob wasn’t letting up. But Mick was now picking off the doubles and levelled the match to a decider. A good close last leg ensured a tight finish. Rob picked of 76 to leave 29 but Mick was in title mode and picked of a 76 finish to win the match 3-2. Kev Dickinson then played Pete Johnson. A real ding-dong battle with lots of ups and downs from both which led to a five-legger which eventually went Kev’s way for a 3-2 win, to keep Kev in third place.

The fourth game was between Rick Woods and Jimmy Birtwistle. A close match all on the finish. Rick was first to the finish and checked dwell each time to pick up a 3-0 win. Jimmy not getting a shot at the doubles he left. The final game of the division’s fixtures saw Redvers Dickinson take on Dick Taylor. A nervy scrappy opener. Dick was first down to the doubles but his usual finishing touch was not at hand and Redvers nipped in to lead. A much better leg from both followed. With good scoring, Dick left tops after 15 darts. Redvers had earlier picked off a great 137 to leave 32 and picked it off in one to go 2-0 up. Dick battled on in leg three and was on hand this time to pick off a good 70 finish to pull one back. Redvers really found his form in the next picking of 84 and hit four consecutive tons to leave 32 and Dick was way back. Redvers sealed a 3-1 win by picking off 32 in one dart. That win keeps Redvers second, four points behind the leader with a game in hand.

John Smiths Challenge League

A full night’s fixtures this week. Getting the evening’s action under way were Lee Dickinson and George Harness in a top of the table clash. Lee just edged leg one and George hit 81 to leave 97 as Lee missed 95 and left 17. George stepped in to check out on 97 in three darts, showing why he is at the top. Another good close leg followed. George was first to act at the finish and missed 70, Lee then left 64 and George missed 20, Lee stepped in to show why he is second and picked off 64 to level. That set up a decider and it was at on the doubles again George missed a couple of shots then Lee finished on 40. George, to Lee’s surprise, missed again and Lee took his chance this time to pick up a big win 2-1 to close the gap to six but Lee had three games in hand setting up a tight finish with only seven games to go. Lou Charalambou then played Darren Bierley. The first two legs were evenly shared, the decider saw Louise find some great darts picking off three 80-plus scores. Darren left 166 as Lou went up to face an 80 finish that she achieved in three darts to pick up a great 2-1 win.

Emma grant took on Richard Wakefield in the third match an evenly fought game but it was Emma who had the finishing touch and picked up a good 3-0 win. The fourth game was between Dan Flynn and Tina Willicombe. Dan was in top form in leg one, picking off scores of 100, 100, 60, 91, 70, 78 and 2 in two darts for a 20-darter. Tina was up and down in leg two but Dan’s form dipped. However, he just held on to go 2-0 up. Tina got going in leg three and was way ahead. Tina nearly let Dan in after a couple of misses but Tina finally picked off 36 to pull one back. Two of the top four ladies in the section then faced each other. Di Jenkins, who currently heads the female section faced Angie Upsall in third. Both were not at there best in the opener both having shots to take it eventually Di found double ten to lead. A similar leg followed this time it was Angie who picked of 32 in one to level. That set up a nervy decider again all on who held to take the win and close the gap on Di. Game six saw Chris Limb and Suzy Watson battle out a close match Chris held on 36 to lead. Chris made it 2-0 with a steadier leg. But Suzy pulled one back, a 140, 70 and 68 easing her to the winning leg. But it was still a 2-1 win for Chris. Di Jenkins was back to the oche facing third placed Alison Royal. A good close match only spoiled by the finishing as both struggled to pick of the winning doubles. It was Di who held the better to take a 2-1 win. A vital win for Di to keep her top of the ladies section on leg difference from Emma Grant. Also back to the oche for there second games of the night were Angie Upsall and Daniel Flynn. Angie pushed Dan all the way on a close opener. Angie left 148, but a super 114 checkout from Dan gave him the lead. A good leg from both followed. Angie was in great form picking off 81, 100 and a 138 to leave 40 with Dan back on 153. But Angie just could not find that double bed and Dan nipped in to take it after a few throws at the doubles to ho 2-up. The third leg was very close, Angie again having several shots to take it but Darren finally held to pick up a 3-0 win to move up to third place. The final game of the night saw Suzy Watson take on Chris Limb. The first leg was close but Suzy picked off tops in one just as Chris left tops so a good hold from Suzy to go one up. Leg two was another close contest both having a few goes at the doubles and it was Suzy who held on again to make it 2-0. The third leg saw a repeat of leg two with Suzy finishing the best to pick up a good 3-0 win.

Round-up for week ending February 15

Boston Standard Premier League

In a shortened evening for the Premier section, only three games took place. But it all contributed to Tony Holland regaining top spot. First up were Tony Holland and Dave Hasnip in a first versus second shoot-out. Tony took the lead only for Dave to come back to lead 2-1. Leg four saw some great scoring from Tony to level at 2-2. The next two legs could have gone either way, both players having chances at doubles. But it was Tony who ran out a 4-3 win. After a short interval Tony was back to the oche, this time against Bob Mountain. The first two legs were both close with Bob scoring a 180 in leg two but this didn’t help him as he went 2-0 down. In the next two legs, Tony upped his pace by polishing off 18 and 19 dart legs to take the win 4-0. The last game saw third placed Martyn Palmer move to second as he took on Harry Lee. Martyn showed some of his form that won him the Premier title last year with 18 and 16-darters in the first two legs. Legs three and four were closer with Harry missing several chances in both legs but couldn’t hit the doubles. Martyn, being the more consistent, walked away with a 4-0 win and another two 180s added to his growing tally. Martyn also had the highest average of the night with a 26.00 statistic.

Lincs Racing Championship

Getting the night’s action under way for Championship was a re-arranged match between Mick Flynn and Dennis Turner. It was a three-leg game all going to the wire. It was Mick who stole through to win 3-0.

Next up ere Dick Taylor and Jimmy Birtwhistle. First two legs saw each player take it in turn to command their own legs. The next legs were scrappy but it was Jimmy who took the 3-1 win. Third match saw Bob Birtwhistle take on Kev Dickinson. It was Kev who took a 2-0 lead, and it took a 96 checkout in leg three for Bob to pull one back. But in an even fourth leg with Bob sat on seven, it was Kev who checked out on 60 to take a 3-1 win. Next to the oche was a long-winded game between Pedro Silva and Pete Johnson, in a leg-for-leg contest it was Pete who won through a 3-2 winner in the end. Kev Dickinson returned to the oche when taking on Rob Scrupps. Kev took the opening leg for Rob to take the next two to lead. Kev then came back to level, so to a decider, that Rob took in a close final leg. Final game saw a second outing for both Mick Flynn and Bob Birtwhistle. Bob took an early lead, which fired up Mick to take the next three legs leaving Bob trailing in his wake. A good 3-1 win for Mick which moves him to top of the table.

John Smiths Challenge League

In a topsy-turvy night in the Challenge League, form books were torn up and thrown away as long time leader George Harness was beaten 2-1 by Susie Watson who in turn lost 3-0 to Alison Royal who was also beaten 2-1 by Louise Charalambou earlier in the night. The main points winner of the night was Lee Dickinson who beat Tina Willicombe 2-1 for starters then moved on to a main meal by beating Darren Bierley 3-0. His dessert was the five points that moved him up to second spot, seven points behind George Harness with three games in hand. The main unfortunate of the night was Richard Wakefield who lost 2-1 to Richard Attwell and then went on to a repeat performance losing 2-1 to Bryan Robson in a re-arranged match.

Round-up for week ending February 8

Boston Standard Premier League

The first game saw Martyn Palmer pick off two 180s on his way to victory over Bob Mountain. Bob had a few shots to take legs, but Martyn saw it out 4-0. Dave Hasnip has moved to the top of the league. Dave took on Graham Sharp. After four legs it was all level. Then Dave upped his game just enough to see out the match 4-2. Dave later took on Debra Royal. A very good match saw Deb pulling back to level at 2-2. Deb picked off her double to lead 3-2 in a loose leg. Dave looked to be on his way to level things, but a couple of misses let Deb have a go at 153 which she duly picked off brilliantly to take the match 4-2. Tony Holland played Derek Johnson. Derek is well on form and picked off two maximums but the doubles remain elusive for him at the moment, which gave Tony the chances he needed to take a 4-1 win. That puts Tony second behind Dave but with a match in hand. Martyn Palmer was back to the oche facing Graham Sharp. A close match saw both probably not at their best, which saw them go to a decider in which Martyn had the edge and finished first dart for a 4-3 victory to move to third.

Lincs Racing Championship

Rick Woods took the opening match 3-2 against Kev Dickinson. Pedro Silva was made to work hard for another win as he battled hard to beat Rob Scrupps 3-2. It was not Kev’s night as he returned to take on the inform Elaine Corke. The latter took the match 3-1. Pete Johnson’s form on the doubles continues as he won in the decider to beat Rick Woods 3-2. Elaine Corke was back this time up against Dick Taylor it was Elaine who was in good form again, finishing the match 3-0 ahead. The final game saw Redvers Dickinson take on Jimmy Birtwhistle. It was a close game but Redvers edged it 3-0. That win puts Redvers on top. Kev Dickinson hit a 180 and the top average came from Elaine Corke with a 17.59

John Smiths Challenge League

Richard Attwell took the opening match against Emma ‘Two Step’ Grant. It was Richard who was moving in time and took a 3-0 win. Suzy Watson, nice to see back after her injury was playing well and took a 2-1 win over Tina Willicombe. Lee Dickinson was steady against Angie Upsall and picked up a good 3-0 win. Dan Flynn got back to winning ways. He picked up two good victories, the first a 3-0 win over Darren Bierley. Richard Wakefield then pushed Dan in his next but Dan held on to take a 2-1 win and move up to second. Adam Kemp moved up to fifth place after beating Chris Limb 2-1. The final game saw George Harness move even further ahead after picking up a 3-0 win over Chris Limb. The night’s top average came from Lee Dickinson with a figure of 17.68. The night’s highest finish came from George with 68.

Round-up for week ending February 1

Boston Standard Premier League

Jamie Robson played Kev Lenton in the opening game of the night. Jamie was finishing well and soon led 2-0. Kev was battling back, but a cracking 136 finish put Jamie 3-0 up. Kev pulled one back in the fourth but Jamie sealed the match in leg five to pick up a 4-1 win. Tony Hillyard then faced Derek Johnson. A close first leg saw Tony just edging it. Tony picked off scores of 60, 140, 100, 180 and picked off 21 for a great 15-darter to go 2-0 up. Derek battled on and rushed Tony into leg three but Tony was checking out well, 40 in one dart for a 3-0 lead. Derek replied again but Tony was on form and wrapped up the match 4-0. That win moves Tony to third place. Two of the title challengers then met, Dave Hasnip and Martyn Palmer. Martyn had the better start and son was one up. Martyn was scoring well again but Dave was on form and finished on 56 for an 18 darter. Dave upped his game again rattling off 85, 80, 81, 140 and a lovely 115 finish for a 15-darter, as Martyn left 123. Leg four was really close. Martyn left 76 but Dave hit a super 137 to leave tops and Martyn, under pressure, left 32 and Dave held to go 3-1 up. Leg five was a little scrappy possibly the nerves for both but as Martyn missed 50 Dave held his nerve to seal a big 4-1 win to go second in the Premier Division.

Lincs Racing Championship

Mick Flynn moved to the top of the league after picking up two good wins. His first victory was in the opening game of the night, taking on Dick Taylor. A close fought game. Mick had the upper hand for a change, beating Dick 3-1 with an average of 19.78. Mick’s other match was at the end of the night’s play against fourth placed Kev Dickinson. A big match for both. Kev took the opening leg a 62 finish just at the right time levelled it for Mick. Mick then hit a couple of 140s to set up an 18 darter to lead 2-1. A scrappy fourth leg after some good early scoring from both but it was Mick who took it for a 3-1 win with an average of 18.66. Redvers Dickinson is only a point behind after picking up a win in a really hard fought battle with Elaine Corke, which went all the way to a decider just edging was Redvers 3-2. Pedro Silva continued his great run of form. The new darts are really working well. Pedro faced long-time leader Bob Birtwhistle. Both were scoring very steady in leg one but it was Bob first on the double, a costly miss though and Pedro saw of 42 to lead. Pedro then picked off three tons on his way to a 66 finish and it was 2-0. Leg three saw Pedro pick of 3 more tons but a few loose darts let bob catch up and leave 50 but Pedro held on the third attempt and picked up a big 3-0 win with an average of 20.04. Bob now drops to third. Dennis Turner picked up a 3-2 win over the battling Jimmy Birtwhsitle. A game that could have gone either way by the looks of it. There was another five-leg battle between Rick Woods and Rob Scrupps. Rick took the doubles in he first two legs. Rob hit back in the third and levelled in the fourth after picking of a great 171 and finishing quick too. That set up a close decider, which Rob took for a 3-2 win. Pete Johnson finally realised his board does have doubles on it that he can hit as well. Pete also was hitting the tons to in a good close match with Dick Taylor. Pete picking of doubles to his enjoyment and took the match 3-1.

John Smiths Challenge League

George Harness extended his lead and hold on the challenge league. George took on Tina Willicombe. George was in good form in leg one a 135 and a 108 set up 32 and picked it of to lead. Tina kept with George in leg two and hit 92 to leave 77 but George was in the mood and picked off his 49 in two darts. The last leg was close again Tina had a couple of shots to pull one back but George held to take the match 3-0. Game two was between second place Bryan Robson and Emma Grant. The rhythm and the beat was with Emma in the opener and she soon led 1-0. Another good leg from both followed, this time Bryan was quick on his feet and levelled the match. So it was a dance off, well with last weeks dancing and this weeks disco what else. Anyway a close leg Bryan was first to the finish but a costly miss and Emma waltzed in to take the match on double four in one. At the oche next were Richard Wakefield and Adam Kemp. Adam was in good form in leg one aided by a ton and 134 Adam eased to a 1-0 lead. A good second leg from Adam followed but some poor finishing nearly let Richard nick it. But Adam held with his next throw to lead 2-0. Richard found his form in leg three but his finishing was just not there and that let Adam catch up and take the match 3-0. Match four was between Darren Bierley and Di Jenkins. A good close match but it was Di who was checking very well which gave her the 3-0 win. That keeps Di top of the ladies section too, ahead of Emma on the same points but Di a game in hand. Next up were Daniel Flynn and Alison Royal. A tight first leg Ali left 140 but Dan picked off 56 to lead. Ali replied instantly picking of 81,100 and sealing the leg with a cracking 102 finish. That set up a tense decider both had a couple of chucks at the finish but Ali found the winning one to take a good 2-1 win, and early birthday pressy. The final game of the night was between Richard Atwell and Chris Limb. Both had several chucks to take the opener, which eventually went to Chris. Richard should have levelled, in the second but there’s no “should” in darts only doubles hit and it was Chris that hit his to lead 2-0. The third was a good leg from Richard more like his form. A good start and a ton and a couple of 60 pluses set up 51 and picked it off in three darts to pull one back but it was a 2-1 win for Chris.

Round-up for week ending January 25

Boston Standard Premier League

The opening game saw Bob Mountain play Graham Sharp. Graham was first down to the double, but he failed to finish and Bob took the first leg. Same happened in leg two and Bob led 2-0. Bob had the edge in leg three. Graham left a double but Bob couldn’t miss and it was 3-0. Graham really upped his game and left 161 after 12 darts and picked off 137 to leave 64 but the doubles was his troubles and Bob came down and wrapped up a 4-0 win. To the oche next was Tony Hillyard who took on Harry Lee. A close game saw Harry having his shots, but Tony was picking off the doubles and soon led 3-0. Harry responded and this time hit the doubles and soon pulled it back to 3-3. Tony started really well but the doubles were not there and Harry clawed his way back. Harry got one shot but missed and Tony picked of 16 to take the win 4-3. Graham Sharp was back to the oche to take on Derek Johnson. Derek took control of leg one but could not find the double and Graham found his double at last to lead. A close second leg followed before Graham took to lead 2-0. Graham then found top form, picking off 121, 180, 82, 58 and 60 (game shot) for a 15-darter to lead 3-0. Derek responded well in the next leg and held well to pull one back, but Graham was back in the groove and hit 98, 100, 180, 24 and finished the match of with a 99 checkout for a 4-1 win. The last game of the night was a real good battle between Dave Hasnip and Tony Hillyard. Both were banging in the scores and it was all on the doubles the match was swinging to and fro and as both were hitting and missing doubles it ended up 3-3 going to a decider. As the leg unfolded Dave had the advantage but could not push the advantage home and a couple of lose shots let Tony close in. Dave left 40 but the wires were holding the dart of and Tony took his chance to pick up a good 4-3 win.

Lincs Racing Championship

Getting the night’s action under way were Elaine Corke and Mick Flynn. Elaine started very well and strongly but Mick powered back and nipped into the lead. Mick battled on with Elaine in hot pursuit but Mick did not miss his first shot at the finish and went 2 up. Elaine hit back well but again her finishing was not as sharp as it usually is and Mick took it 3-0. Kev Dickinson then played Dennis Turner. A very good match. Dennis took the opener finishing on 80, but Kev responded well to level. Dennis had a couple of throws to re-take the lead but Kev took his to lead. Dennis battled hard to set up a decider but Kev held well to take the match 3-1.

Pedro Silva was just starting to get his form very steady took on Mick Flynn, and as expected the match lived up to i9its billing both matching scores for scores. Mick held well in the first, as did Pedro in leg two. Leg three saw Pedro pick off three tons and an 85 to ease to 2-1 up. Mick started well and was on course to level but Pedro picked of a max 180 to leave 56, Mick then missed 47 finish and Pedro took his chance to wrap up a big 3-1 win. Bob Birtwhistle got back to winning ways but it was a game that Rick Woods had his chances to win 3-0 also. Next to the oche was Rob Scrupps and Dick Taylor. A close opener Rob was the quicker and took the opening leg. Dick was handier at the doubles in the next and it was 1-1. A scrappy finish to a good leg in the next saw Rob take the lead again. Back came Dick to level in another tight leg, so a decider. A good steady leg from both as Rob left 80 Dick was looking at 60 for the match, which Dick held well and picked of 60 to take the win 3-2. Next up were Pete Johnson and Redvers Dickinson. The first leg was who could hit the double first as both had chances, several infact but double one came to Redvers and to lead 1-0. A good leg from both again Pete left 137 but Redvers was on the ball and picked picked of a super 104 to lead 2-0. Pete must be thinking what has he got to do to hit a double as he just cant seem to find them lately. Another chance in leg three went by and Redvers wrapped it up 3-0. Jimmy Birtwhistle then played Elaine Corke, Jimmy was in good steady form and a 56 finish, eventually, gave Jimmy the first leg. Leg 2 was closer but double trouble for both in the end Jimmy had a 2-0 lead. Leg three saw Jimmy the more consistent and eased to pick up a good 3-0 win over Elaine. The final game of the night was a family affair. Redvers Dickinson played Kev Dickinson, and it was Kev who was scoring very highly and finishing strongly to take a big 3-0 win.

John Smiths Challenge League

Getting the night’s action under way were Bryan Robson and Richard Attwell. Two close legs saw it all level. Their third game was the best leg. Bryan was just the more consistent and a 48 finish gave him the 2-1 win.

Game two was between Angie Upsall and league leader George Harness. Angie was not at her best and George was too steady and soon led 1-0. Angie was a lot better in leg two but so was George. But a miss from George gave Angie a chance but just missed and George took it to go 2-0 up. Leg three should have been Angie’s but finishing was the problem. However, George has the doubles just when he needs them and took the match 3-0. Bryan Robson was back to the oche to play Chris Limb. Bryan was in good steady form again and was checking well, just too good for Chris on the night and Bryan had his second win of the night this time 3-0. Richard Attwell then faced Daniel Flynn. Nothing but the doubles separated both of them as one missed the other hit, which led to a 2-1 win for Richard. Match five was between Adam Kemp and Emma Grant. The first leg was Emma’s as Emma was very steady and checked in one dart to lead. Leg two was for the taking for Emma again but Emma could not pick of and Adam levelled. A close leg followed Emma the steadier again but nearly let Adam in as 40 became elusive, but so did 20 for Adam, this time Emma nailed it for a 2-1 win. Tina Willicombe was up next taking on Angie Upsall. The first two legs could have gone to either of them. Angie was the one who found the doubles to lead 2-0. Angie then played a good leg just like her form and finish straight away. Angie wrapped up a good 3-0 win. Richard Wakefield toed the oche, facing the battling louise Charalambou. A battle it was and after several throws and several missed shots it ended up 2-1 to Louise. The final game of the night was between Tina Willicombe and the lobbing Chris Limb. Both were leading each a merry dance at the oche but there darts were on a waltz. Tina was the one who lead the dance and soon led 2-0. Chris finally got his lob on fire and managed to get up to the double one to pull one back but it was a 2-1 win for Tina.

Round-up for week ending January 18

Boston Standard Premier League

Harry Lee took on Daley Richardson for the opening game of the night. Daley took the first leg with a super 100 in two darts. Harry bit back with his own 90 finish in leg two to level. Three tons from Daley eased him to a 2-1 lead. Daley had a chance to go further ahead but missed doubles let Harry level the match. Harry picked up his form and soon went ahead for the first time. In the sixth leg Harry just had the edge and picked off 16 to take a 4-2 victory. Match two was between two team-mates Kev Lenton and Derek Johnson. A close match ensued with not a lot separating them. But Kev finished well and took a 4-0 win. Jamie Robson then played Harry Lee, the latter back for his second visit to the oche. Jamie was the more consistent and finished the legs off as Harry sat waiting for a shot. Jamie took the win 4-0. A nip and tuck match followed between Tony Hillyard and Bob Mountain. Both scored fairly steadily but it was Tony who was checking best and picked up a 4-1 win. The best game of the night was then played. Martyn Palmer faced the in-form Debra Royal. Deb outscored Martyn in leg one but six missed darts at doubles let Martyn in and he checked out on 70 to lead. Another good leg followed. Deb left 20 after 18 darts but Martyn picked off 12 in one for a 16-darter to lead 2-0. Leg three saw Deb score well again but the doubles were elusive again and Martyn held again to lead 3-0. Three 60s and two 140s set up Deb to take the leg and this time picked it off for a 17-darter. The fifth leg was just Martyn’s as he left 40 with Deb a bit back and Martyn sealed the win 4-1. The final game of the night and re-arranged fixture between Jamie Robson and Derek Johnson. Derek started the leg well and kept his form and held well on the finish to take the lead. Derek kept his form in leg two but Jamie raised his game and levelled with a super 110 finish in three darts. The third leg was another good leg from both, Derek hit a ton to leave 98 but Jamie was hitting the doubles and 61 in three darts put him 2-1 up. Jamie had momentum now, Derek pushing him all the way through and Derek left a finish again. But Jamie was holding well on and took out 37 to lead 3-1. Derek upped his game with scores of 125, 140, 100 to set up a 68 finish which Derek checked off to pull back to 3-2. That seemed to spur Jamie on as he rattled off 125, 140, 100 and one dart at tops sealed the win 4-2 with an average of 23.28.

Lincs Racing Championship

Getting the night’s action under way were Rob Scrupps and Pete Johnson. A close opener in which, for a change, Pete Johnson found his doubles. Pete picked off 68 to take the lead. Pete had a chance to go two-up as Rob couldn’t find the doubles. But so did Pete, and next chuck Rob levelled. Rob went 2-1 up holding on well on 34 in one dart. Another close leg Rob was to the double first a couple of early misses gave Pete a chance to level but Pete missed again and next shot Rob made no mistake and wrapped up a 3-1 win. Into action next were Elaine Corke and Dennis Turner. Dennis took the first leg. Dennis then bust on 69 and another miss let Elaine in and she took her chance, finishing on 32 to level. The third leg was a good leg from both. Dennis picking off three tons and left 54. Elaine replied with 100, 85, 84, 114 to leave eight and she took the lead 2-1. Another good leg followed. Dennis picked off a couple of tons but Elaine was well in form with 81, 85, 100, 100 and checked out on a superb 88 to seal a good 3-1 victory. Pete Johnson was back to the oche, this time against Jimmy Birtwhistle. An evenly matched first leg, Pete left 36 but Jimmy took the opener by picking off 18. Pete battled hard in leg two and left tops thinking he would level as Jimmy sat on 111. But Jimmy was on the mark and checked it out in three darts to lead 2-0. Leg three was tight again. Pete had a pop at 36 but missed and Jimmy nipped in on 39 to pick up a good 3-1 win. Rob Scrupps returned to the oche to face second placed Redvers Dickinson. Redvers just edged the first two legs. Rob hit back in leg three. Redvers upped his game in leg four, picking off 140, 100 and left 49. Rob left 80 but Redvers, the in form player at the moment, picked off 49 to take the match 3-1. Game five saw league leader Bob Birtwhistle take on Dick Taylor. A good first leg, Dick was the first to pick of the double to take the lead. Bob hit back, just, in leg two to level. Another close leg again in the third and it was Dick who was finding the double again and led 2-1. The fourth leg was the best from both, but it was Dick who had the upper hand and picked off a couple of tons. Dick left 32 and Rob left 79 but it was Dick that was on hand at the doubles and picked off 32 in one to pick up a big win over the leader 3-1, leaving Bob looking over his shoulder. Mick Flynn looking another danger to the leader took on Rick Woods. Mick was the better in leg one and soon led. Rick had a chance to level in leg two but missed tops letting Mick in to lead 2-0. A close third leg again, Rick had a shot to pull one back but Mick cool under pressure hit double 10 to take a good 3-0 win. The seventh game of the night was between Pedro and Kev Dickinson. Kev started very steadily in leg one but a strong finish from Pedro of 100, 99 and out on 54 in two darts gave him the lead. Both had a couple of goes at the doubles in leg two but it was Pedro who hit the winning one to take a 2-0 lead. Kev hit back in the next hitting ton, ton, 140. Pedro hit back with a maximum 180, but a couple of loose throws followed and Kev set his double up and took it to pull one back. Leg four was close but it was Pedro who always had the edge and a good finish of 68 sealed the win for Pedro 3-1.

The final game of the night saw Redvers Dickinson take on Mick Flynn a clash at the top end of the table. Redvers picked off an 80 finish as Mick left 74. So one up to Redvers. Mick responded well in leg two, his lowest score being 59 to set up tops and he hit it in two darts to level. Mick was on fire in leg three picking off 85, 81, 100, 121 and rounded of a brilliant leg of 15 darts with a 114 finish. Redvers was not fazed and battled hard and forced Mick into missing his doubles and Redvers levelled the match. A good close tense decider saw Redvers picking off a couple of tons to keep the pressure on Mick. The latter hit back with a ton to leave 85 but Redvers was on 32 and finished it off in two darts to pick up a big result of 3-2 and moved to the top of the league held for along time by Bob, but it’s very tight at the top with many games to go.

John Smiths Challenge League

First game of the night’s play was battled out between Alison Royal and Chris Limb. First leg was long and could have gone either way Eventually it went to Chris. Another long leg that started well but the doubles not their for both players again went to Chris. A better leg from both but Chris just had the edge and checked out a bit quicker this time to pick up a 3-0 win. Game two was between Adam Kemp and Richard Attwell. Adam hit 117 to leave tops and Richard hit 81 to leave 51. Adam made no mistake when picking off tops in one dart. A tight second leg followed, both missing the doubles and it was Adam who hit double 11 to lead 2-0. Richard had a good third leg picking of 98, 100 and 99 and saw off 10 to pull one back, so a good 2-1 win for Adam.

Current leader George Harness was next into action, George taking on Darren Bierley. It was Darren who started and finished the better in leg one and took the lead 1-0. Darren started very well in leg two but faltered at the end and a couple of missed doubles let George in to level. George had the momentum now and scored better and George hit 83 to leave 74 as Darren could only leave 149. George stepped up and as the top dogs do checked of 74 to take a good 2-1 win. Di Jenkins played Richard Wakefield. Di was in good steady form and eased to a 1-0 lead. Richard replied well but a costly bust on 65 let Di back in which pressured Richard and missed his double and Di made it 2-0. Leg three was very close, Richard first down to the finish but could not capitalise on it and as Richard kept missing, Di edged nearer. Di could not find the doubles either. After a few chucks apiece it was Richard’s turn to find the double to pull a point back but another good 2-1 win for Di.

A re-arranged fixture followed as Chris Limb took on Darren Bierley. A long fought out first leg ensued eventually by Darren. A better leg from both followed this time Chris checked first time. So on to a decider. A good leg from both only the finishing spoiling it and after several chances for both the match was sealed by Darren hitting 14 for a 2-1 victory. The final game of the night was between Louise Charalambou and Emma Grant. Both matched each other score for score but it was Emma who took the leg finishing on 20. Emma was edging leg two but some loose darts let Louise close in and missed her chance and Emma this time hit 4 to take a 2-0 lead. Another evenly matched leg again for the last leg and both were struggling to finish this time it was Louise’s turn to take the leg but it was Emma’s win of 2-1.

Round-up for week ending January 11

Boston Standard Premier Division

The second half of the campaign got under way this week. The opening match was a re-arranged fixture between Harry Lee and Tony Holland. Harry had the edge in the opener. A close second leg followed, Harry missed 74 to go 2-0 up and Tony levelled with a 76 finish. Tony went ahead with a 17-darter. Leg 4 was scrappy but Tony went 3-1 up. Harry then missed a 170 finish for a 15-darter, but pulled one back with a 25 finish in two darts. The sixth leg was a cracker from both players. Harry hit a 180 and a 140 to leave 32. Tony had picked off scores of 100, 85, 81, 140 and 93 to leave 32 also, Harry missed his chance and Tony picked his of to take the win 4-2. To the oche for match two were Graham Sharp and Tony Hillyard. A tight opener saw Tony just miss the bull for what would have been a great 161 finish and Graham picked off tops in one to lead. Tony levelled with a 66 in leg two. In a close third leg Tony missed his first shot and that let Graham in to take a 2-1 lead. Scrappy legs followed which Tony took to have a 3-2 lead. In the sixth leg Graham had the edge and hit a ton to leave 76 but Tony rose to the challenge and picked of a great 106 to take the match 4-2. Bob Mountain then took on Jamie Robson, the first three legs were very close all on the doubles, Jamie was the sharper and soon led 3-0. Bob sparked into life in the next picking off 60, 140, 60, 120 followed by a bull finish on 121 for a 15-darter. Bob missed his shot at 96 in leg five and Jamie pounced and picked off 16 to take the match 4-1. A cracking match followed between Debra Royal and Toby Holland. A tight tense opener that Deb took. Tony levelled with an 18-darter with a 121 finish. Tony had the chance to go 2-1 up but missed his double and Deb stepped in with a 113 finish to lead 2-1. Leg four was top notch, Deb picked off 140, 100, 45, 80 to leave 36. Tony replied with 140, 140, 100, 85 and missed 36 then Deb in one dart finished on 36 to lead 3-1. Tony responded immediately in leg five with scores of 100, 100, 140, 96 to leave tops. Deb had hit 100, 140, 100 and left 110 but Tony picked off 40 in two darts to make it 3-2. Leg six was close, Tony just edging to level the match to set up a decider. Tony arrowed nearest to the bull to take first throw and after 9 darts apiece, Tony left 241 and Deb left 181 scoring 55, 125 and 140. Tony hit 60, 59,and 91 to leave 31. Deb replied with 95 to leave 86 but missed and left 14. Deb missed 6 and double 4 and Tony stepped in on 31 in three darts to pick up a big win, in a great match between them again. A little later Debra was back in action up against Jamie Robson. Jamie missed double eight in the opener and Deb left tops. One dart was enough to lead 1-0. Deb was in steady form and was checking out brilliantly. In the next three legs Deb’s lowest scores were 45, 45, 46, 55 which left Jamie well back hoping Deb would slip up. But Deb was cheeky and picked up a big 40 win with an average of 24.43. The night’s highest average was 24.47, set by Tony Holland. So after those results Tony Holland goes top on 49 points, Dave Hasnip second on 42 points, Martyn Palmer third with 40 points as well as Debra Royal who is also on 40 points.

Lincs Racing Championship

Pedro Silva and Dennis Turner got the night’s action under way. An even opening leg in terms of scoring and missing doubles saw Pedro find double 16 in one dart to take the lead. Pedro was the steadier in leg two and one dart at 36 put him 2-0 up. Dennis upped his game in the next leg and took the leg to pull one back. Pedro responded and just kept ahead, and as Dennis edged close Pedro picked of 64 in three darts to wrap up the match 3-1. The second match saw Redvers Dickinson take on Rob Scrupps. Redvers was the stonger in leg one and eased into a 1-0 lead. Redvers kept his form going in leg two and nearly tripped up as Rob stormed back but Redvers held well to lead 2-0. It was soon 3-0 win for Redvers a 24-dart leg wrapped up the match with an average of 19.51. Elaine Corke played Pete Johnson. Elaine eased to a double but Pete missed a 126 finish, but Elaine held to take the opener. This time Pete had the edge but his finishing let him down and Elaine nipped in to lead 2-0. That spurned Elaine into action and took the match 3-0 with a 23 darter with an average of 17.07. Redvers Dickinson was back to the oche, taking on the league leader Bob Birtwhsitle. Redvers was in the mode as previoulsy and soon had Bob under pressure and eased to a 1-0 lead. Redvers was on a roll a lowest score of 60 after 18 darts left 24 with Bob way back and one dart gave him a 19-darter and a 2-0 lead. Bob battled back in leg 3, but Redvers matched him and took out tops in one dart for a big 3-0 win that moved him to second place with an average of 20.58. Jimmy Birtwhistle took on Rob Scrupps. A close first leg saw Rob just the more consistent but Jimmy missed a shot to take the opener but Bob came back and held on 20. Jimmy had another chance in leg 2 but missed doubles got him and Rob picked of 68 to lead 2-0. Jimmy kept his form going in leg 3 and this time picked off a great 99 finish to pull one back. Rob bounced back with a good leg and sealed the win 3-1 with a 42 finish. Despite the defeat Bob Birtwhistle remains top on 43 points as Redvers closes in in second place on 39 points with two matches in hand Mick Flynn third on 37 points with three games in hand. Elaine Corke moves up to fourth place on 36 points with two in hand and Rick Woods fifth on 36 points and also one game in hand.

John Smiths Challenge League

First game of the night was between Louise Charalambou and Chris Limb. Louise started the stronger but slowed up as the finish loomed. Chris caught up, both had double trouble, Chris coming out on top to lead 1-0. A much better leg followed from both no messing on the doubles this time Chris first there and checked straight away to lead 2-0. Leg three just like leg one and could have gone either way but it was Chris who found the double to win 3-0. Next up were Bryan Robson and Adam Kemp. Bryan hit a couple of tons that eased him to the opener. Adam replied well in leg two but Bryan was with him and Adam missed his double to level and Bryan stepped in to take a 2-0 lead. A tight 3rd leg followed. Adam had his chances again but missing again. Brayn wasn’t and coolly picked off double 18 for a good 3-0 win. Tina Willicombe then took on Darren Bierley. This was an up and down game and all on the doubles. Tina took the first leg, Darren levelled to set up a decider that Darren had his shots at but missed and Tina came back and finished first time on 27 to win the match 2-1. Louise Charalambou was back, this time facing Richard Attwell. Louise was the steadier in leg one and first dart at 30 gave her the lead. Richard levelled the match finishing on 47 as Lou left 30. So a tense decider followed. Richard started with a 121 and steady darts followed to leave 40 after 21 darts with Louise well back. But the old double trouble kicked in for Richard and slow but surely Louise caught up and eventually took the leg to take the match 2-1. The top of the pack was up next George Harness taking on Alison Royal. Ali had a shot in leg one but just missed and George held to lead. Both scored very steady in leg two Ali hit 98 to leave 76 to pressure George but the old boy’s nerves held for a great 116 finish. George kept the momentum going in leg three. Ali was not far behind. George left 56 in his next throw saw it off for a 3-0 win. The following match saw Adam Kemp back to the oche to face Di Jenkins. Both stared well but struggled to finish of the leg, and after a few chucks apiece at the doubles, Di was first to pick off double one. Adam got leg two off to a better start but his shots at the doubles cost him again and as Di caught him up Di picked of double 12 to take a 2-0 lead. Di was the more consistent in the last leg and picked of double three for a good 3-0 win. The penultimate match was between Angie Upsall and Chris Limb. Angie started well with a cracking leg scoring 70, 60, 40, 92, 85, 85 and a 69 finish for a great 20-darter with Chris well back. Undeterred Chris got back on track with Angie in hot pursuit, Chris held well and picked of 38 as Angie left tops, so all level. The final leg was close. Angie was scoring the better and should have wrapped it up but those elusive doubles appeared and Chris nipped in at the end to take the win 2-1. The final game of the night saw Emma Grant take on Di Jenkins. An evenly fought first leg only marred by the poor finishing but it was Di who found double three to lead. Em upped her game in the next and was comfortable in the lead all the way to the finish, a couple of near misses nearly cost Emma but Di had one shot, but Emma made no mistake next throw and levelled the game. So in the decider both scored quite well and consistently. the pressure must have been on as Di and Emma could not nail the doubles, it was Emma’s night though as Emma picked off 16 to take the match 2-1. So no change at the top of the table. George still leads on 36 points. Lee Dickinson stays second on 38 with a game in hand. Daniel Flynn stays in third on 31 points and two games in hand, and Bryan Robson remains in fourth on 31 points. The highest placed lady at the moment is Diane Jenkins who is on 26 with Emma Grant and Angie Upsall on the same points of 25. Alison Royal is fourth on 22 points.

Round-up for week ending January 4

Boston Standard Premier Division

No fixtures this week

Lincs Racing Championship

Getting 2008 fixtures under way were Dennis Turner and Pete Johnson. Pete was looking to start the new year as he saw out the old as he had beaten the long time leader Bob Birtwhistle. But Dennis had other ideas. A 60 finish saw Dennis take the opener, both had several shots to take leg 2 but it was Dennis who held on to lead. Pete missed his chance in leg 3 and that set Dennis up for the 3-0 picking off 48 for a 3-0 victory.

Next into action were Elaine Corke and Rob Scrupps. Rob came from behind to take the first legs Elaine missed her doubles. Leg 2 was another good leg Rob picking of shots of 100, 81, 99, 114 but Elaine matched them with a 140 and a 139 and finished on 32 to level the match. Elaine kept her form just the more consistent in the next and one dart at 20 gave her a 2-1 lead. Rob battled on but Elaine was steady and picked of a great 106 finish for a good 3-1 win with an average of 20.04 the nights top average.

Match 3 saw the Birtwhistle boys battle it out. Jimmy taking on elder brother Bob. A close match but it was Bob league leader take the first 2 legs. Jimmy found some good form in leg 3 with 81, 140, 60, 83 and 48 in two to pull one back. Bob hit back well in leg 4 and soon finished of the match 3-1 after final whistle. A re-arranged fixture then followed between Dennis Turner and Rob Scrupps. A steady opening leg from both, but Dennis just the sharper at the finish and led one-nil. Both picked of a 140 and a ton in leg 2 but Rob had the edge and levelled finishing on 40. A tight leg 3, Rob again showing the better and took the lead. Leg 4 again close and poor finishing from both but Rob took his chance to pick up a good 3-1 win.

Kev Dickinson then faced Dick Taylor. Both steady but a great 62 finish gave Kev the lead. Dick responded well in leg 2 and soon levelled. Leg 3 was another tight battle, Kev first to the double and one dart at tops saw Kev go back in front. Dick missed a 110 finish then Kev missed 36. Back came Dick but missed double 4 to level. This time Kev found double 9 for a 3-1 win. The final game saw Rick Woods take on Pedro Silva. A very close match just the finishing was letting them both down but not so much for Rick as he took his chances to pick up a 3-1 win. So after 17 matches Bob Birtwhistle leads on 43 points. Mick Flynn is second on 37 with a couple of games in hand. Rick Woods moves up to third place, Kev Dickinson stays fourth, Dick drops to fifth, Redvers goes to sixth and Elaine’s win moves her up to seventh.

John Smiths Challenge League

Emma Grant and Daniel Flynn got the night’s play going. Daniel won the bull and was the more consistent and soon eased to a 1-0 lead. Emma got going in leg 2 and tops in 1 levelled the match. Leg 3 the best scoring from both soon fizzled out as both of their finishing was not so clever and after both had several chances for victory it was Daniel that held eventually to take the match 2-1. Tina Willicombe then took on Alison Royal. A steady start from both but both had double trouble. After a few more chucks it was Tina who came out on top to lead 1-0. Again the scoring was good but just as in the first leg doubles were elusive again. This time Ali found it and levelled. Leg 3 a repeat of leg 1 and 2, scores on but not there best night for finishing, could have gone either way this time it went Tinas to take a 2-1 win.

Emma Grant was back to the oche for a re-arranged match against third placed Lee Dickinson. Emma pushed Lee all the way but Lee was finishing well and had to which gave Lee a big 3-0 win. Game 4 was between Richard Attwell and Di Jenkins. Di started the better but some loose finishing nearly let Richard back in, but Richard missed his doubles to but Di found double 3 to take the lead. Richard upped his game and eased down to the double but Richard could not kill it off and Di took her chance and led 2-0. Both matched each other in leg 3, Richard left 82 but he busted on it and that gave Di a chance to finish the match off which she did to take a good 3-0 win.

To the oche next were Darren Bierley and Angie Upsall. A 140 from Angie at the end of the first leg put the pressure on Darren but Angie could not find the doubles and Darren nipped in to take it. Angie hit back in leg 2 picked of another 140 at the right time and this time finished it off to level the game. Darren could not find his form in the decider, Angie was steady but some loose finishing nearly let Darren in but Angie finally picked of double 1 for a 2-1 win.

Next into action was Richard Wakefield taking on Lee Dickinson. This was a good close match, Lee took the opener with a 59 finish. Richard levelled with a 50 finish as Lee had missed his shot on 40. That set up a good decider, Richard was the steadier but a couple of misses on the doubles let Lee in who made no mistake this time and took the win 2-1 with an average of 17.04 the night’s highest. Bryan Robson then played Louise Charalambou. A close first leg, Bryan just edging it. Louise fought back in leg 2 and levelled the match on 20. The last leg was very good scoring from Bryan who hit 3 tons on the trot that just edged Bryan in front and picked of 20, as Louise left 65, that just gave Bryan the 2-1 win.

The last game of the night saw league leader George Harness take on Richard Wakefield. Richard had the upper hand in leg 1 but could not find the elusive double, and George took his chance to take the opener. George got going in leg 2 this time it was George who could not find the doubles and Richard held well to level. So to a decider Richard hit a 70 and 92, but George was in better form hitting 140 and 92 and left 14 and as Richard left 90 George picked of 14 in 2 to take the match 2-1.

So at the halfway stage it’s very close. George is top on 33 points with Lee in second also on 33 points, Daniel Flynn third on 31 points with a game in hand. Bryan Robson is now fourth on 28 points. The highest lady is Angie Upsall on 24 points in second Emma Grant on 23 pts, Alison Royal 3rd on 22 points , Di Jenkins also on 22 points and Suzy Watson on 19 points. Still along way to go for all the players. The going now gets tough, but who’s tough enough to keep going? We shall see.

Round-up for week ending December 28

Boston Standard Premier Division

No fixtures this week

Lincs Racing Championship

E Corke played J Birtwhistle and lost 2-3.

R Woods played D Turner and won 3-1.

P Silva played D Taylor and lost 1-3.

R Birtwhistle played E Corke and lost 2-3.

D Taylor played J Birtwhistle and lost 2-3.

P Johnson played R Birtwhistle and won 3-0.

Bob is still holding top position in the league table but second placed Mick Flynn is only three points behind with a game in hand. E Corke got the highest average for the night with a 17.70 and Dick Taylor got a 62 high checkout.

John Smiths Challenge League

Only a handful of games were played this week.

A Upsall played A Royal and won 2-1.

L Charalambo played A Kemp and lost 3-0.

S Watson played R Wakefield and lost 1-2.

D Jenkins played B Robson and lost 0-3.

B Robson got a 14.88 average for the night’s highest average and A Upsall got a 47 checkout.

Also in this division, number 15 is now a bye due to the withdrawal of T Nuttall.

Round-up for week ending December 14

Boston Standard Premier League

Tony Holland took on Graham Sharp in the first match of the night. It was a cracking opener from both players. Tony was first to the finish and found the wire. Graham, though hit the bull to finish on 82. A 17-darter from Tony then levelled the match. Leg three was a loose affair from both, but Graham checked out to lead again. Both then upped their form in the next leg. Graham finished well and led 3-1. Tony rallied back in the fifth leg, picking off double 11 with his last dart for an 84 finish as Graham sat on 60 waiting to pounce. So it was 3-2. A tense leg then followed, Graham having the edge. But doubles went astray, which cost him as Tony pulled back to level. The last leg was a cracker. Tony had the darts and threw 45, 180, 140 and Graham replied with a 121, 140, 100. Tony hit 60 to leave 76 and Graham hit 82 to leave 58. Tony missed and Graham found the wire, Tony made no mistake and wrapped up a good win of 4-3, which moved him to second place. The second match was between Jamie Robson and Dave Hasnip. Jamie threw first and was edging things, but missed his doubles and Dave stepped in to lead. Jamie responded well with a super 16-dart leg to level. Leg three saw Jamie kick off with a 180 and left 50 after 12 darts. Dave was banging back and left 86, Jamie missed his shot and an 86 followed from Dave to go 2-1 up. Dave just had the edge in leg four and picked off 32 to lead 3-1. Both were banging the 60 bed in the fifth lrg. This time Dave missed his shot at the leg victory and Jamie held to pull one back in 17 darts. Another cracking leg followed and 17 darts again from Jamie and it was all-square. Dave, against the arrows, started the better but Jamie was hanging on in there. A slip-up from Dave gave Jamie a shot at 103 but a poor score of 49 followed. However, “Snip” missed again but Jamie missed his chance and this time Dave held on and took the match 4-3, a win that moved him to the top of the league. To the oche next were Tony Hillyard and Debra Royal. It was another seven-legger in which both scored well. After several tight legs it was Deb who led 3-1. Tony replied well in the fifth and checked out on 34 for a 16-darter. Tony hit back with a leg of 81, 180, 140, 52 and 48 in three darts for a 15-darter. So to a decider. Here Tony maintained his form with scores of 140, 121, 121, set up a 17-darter for Tony and a 4-3 win with an average of 24.88. The final game of the night saw two players back to the oche for a re-arranged match. Jamie Robson took on Graham Sharp. Both were matching each other score for score but it was Graham who was the sharper on the finishing and soon led 3-0. Graham left a ton in leg four as Jamie left 44. But Graham’s finishing touch was amiss and he missed tops and 10 for the win. Jamie held on well to pull one back. Jamie, in leg five, hit a 140 to leave tops as Graham left 80 after 15 darts. But Jamie’s finishing was not on song and a big miss cost him as Graham picked off tops to take a good 4-1 win with an average of 24.60.

Lincs Racing Championship

First into action this week was Redvers Dickinson and Dick Taylor. A good close match but it was Dick who had the upper hand and checked well to pick up a good 3-0 win. Second placed Mick Flynn then took on Rob Scrupps. Rob had the arrows and took the opener. Mick responded well by picking off scores of 80, 85, 100 and 100 to set up a levelling leg of 20 darts. Rob rallied in the next leg but missed his chance on tops to retake the lead and Mick polished off double five to lead 2-1. Mick was well in control in the next leg a few shaky darts at the end but just enough to lead to finish of next throw to take the win 3-1. The third match saw Kev Dickinson battle away with Jimmy Birtwhistle. A good tense battle all on the doubles but it was Kev who held on the better to take a 3-0 win. Pedro Silva then had a good tussle with Redvers Dickinson. Redvers took the opener with a lovely 101 checkout. Pedro threw the more consistent n leg two and soon levelled the match. But it was soon 2-1 to Redvers this time for consistency. A tight fourth leg Redvers first to act at the doubles but missed and Pedro could not find the 60 bed but Redvers did and eased to a 3-2 win finishing on 52 for victory with a top average for the night of 19.38. The last game of the night’s action saw Dick Taylor back in action against Rick Woods. Rick was a bit slow to get going and Dick being really steady was soon 1-0 up. Rick was well warmed up in leg two and started with 125, 100, 81. But Rick was not so hot on the doubles and really let Dick off. The latter, though, took his chance to lead 2-0. That spurred Dick on and caught Rick cold again. A couple of tons from Dick soon put him on a handy double to take the match 3-0.

John Smiths Challenge League

Getting the night’s action under way were Bryan Robson and Daniel Flynn. A couple of tons at the start of leg one was just enough to edge Daniel to the opening leg, picking of 58 in two darts. Daniel kicked off with a 140 in the next followed by 95 and with a few steady scores Daniel edged to 2-0 up as Bryan was just not firing. Leg three saw Bryan up his game and he found some consistency and eased his way to pull back a valuable point, but a good 2-1 win for Daniel who stays in second place level points with league leader George Harness. Third placed Lee Dickinson faced a tough match. Lee playing sixth place Richard Attwell. A good level opener Richard having the edge but not on the doubles and Lee nipped in to take the lead. Lee had the edge in leg two a 140, easing him to 51 and picking it off in two to lead 2-0. Richard battled back but Lee was just the stronger and finished well on 48 to take a big 3-0 win. Match three was an all-girl match. Suzy Watson took on Emma Grant. Suzy dominated the opener and finished well to lead. Leg two was even but there was double trouble for both. But Suzy held on first on double one to lead 2-0. Again another close leg followed, Suzy just the better and finished well on 52 to take the win 3-0. Next into action was Richard Wakefield facing Chris Limb. Both struggled with their consistency. Richard had the lead and first to the finish and in two darts on 36 took the lead. Leg two saw Chris find some form and was down to 111 after 21 darts with Richard well behind but the wheels fell off and Chris could not finish, Richard caught up but also could not finish. After seven darts at doubles Chris finally levelled. Leg three was a lot better Richard took it to take the win but Chris had his chances though. After a respite, Richard was back to the oche taking on Richard Attwell. Finishing on 70 in three darts, Richard Attwell took on the opener and soon it was 2-0. Leg three was very close Richard Wakefield missed his chance for a point and Richard Attwell stepped in for a good 3-0 win.

*****

There is a darts night open at the oche on Friday December 28. It’s a money-in money-out singles knockout with an entrance fee of £5. The event will be held from 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Entry on the evening is restricted to a maximum of 64 players for a 501 straight start, double finish event.

There is also a Sunday open at the oche on January 13 with a total prize money fund of £1,000. Registration will be from 10.30am to 11.30am for a 12.30pm start. Entrance fee is £8 for a maximum entry capacity of 128 players in a 501 straight start, double finish format.

Round-up for week ending December 7

Boston Standard Premier League

First to the oche for the night’s action were Harry Lee and Kev Lenton. The latter took an early 2-1 lead with checkouts of 60 and 90. Both were not at their best on the doubles, but it was Harry who came back to lead 3-2. Kev missed his shots to level and Harry sealed a 4-2 win. Second took on third in a crucial match next. Tony Holland faced Martyn Palmer and the match lived up to its expectations. Both players were on top form. Tony was the more in-form and neat finishing put him 3-1 up. Tony maintained the pressure but Martyn was up for a battle and levelled things at 3-3, which set up an exciting decider. Martyn threw nearest the bull to earn first throw and left himself 123 after 12 darts with Tony on 171. Martyn hit a good 91 to leave 32. Tony left 112 and Martyn held on in three darts to pick up a big win 4-3. Tony got three vital points in defeat, though to keep his challenge alive. Martyn also hit two scores of 180 with an average of 25.68 against Tony’s average of 25.26. The final game saw another seven-legger unfold. Bob Mountain battled with Daley Richardson. A good tight match saw both score well and hitting the doubles when needed. It all led to a deciding leg that went Bob’s way for a 4-3 success. Daley also hit a 180.

Lincs Racing Championship

Dick Taylor and Dennis Turner got things under way. A single one, a 25 and a bull for a 76 finish from Dick took the opener. Dennis held on nicely with a 48 checkout to level. Dick was the steadier in the next leg and went ahead again 2-1. A close fourth leg unfolded but a good pick off from Dennis (treble 18 and tops for 94) levelled the match. Dennis had the darts in the decider but it was Dick who was throwing the handy darts — ton, 83, 140, 83 and 20 in one dart gave Dick a 3-2 win. Another good five-legger followed, involving Redvers Dickinson and Rick Woods. Redvers just edged it with the stronger finishing for a 3-2 win. Pedro Silva was next up when he faced Jimmy Birtwhistle. Both matched each other all the way to the doubles, but both missed at times, too. This led to a decider, which went Pedro’s way for a 3-2 win. Pete Johnson then faced a tough match against Mick Flynn. A cracking start from Mick, but it was Pete who hit the double to lead 1-0. Mick kept his form in leg two and didn’t mess up this time and levelled. Pete upped his game and left a finish. But Mick didn’t give him a shot at a double and led 2-1. Pete battle hard in the next leg but Mick was too consistent and sealed the win, 3-1. League leader Bob Birtwhistle was next up. He took on Rob Scrupps. Rob played steadily but the long-time leader checked out well and ran out a 3-1 winner. The final game saw Mick Flynn back in action when taking on Jimmy Birtwhistle. Jimmy started well, but Mick was on top form and picked off a 20-darter to lead. The next leg saw neither player at their best in a scrappy leg that went Mick’s way too. Jimmy was the better in leg three and a 94 checkout in three darts saw him pull one back. The fourth leg was close, but Mick held on well with double 19 to take the match 3-1.

John Smiths Challenge League

Setting things under way were Tina Willicombe and Richard Wakefield. In leg one Richard was far the more consistent and a 60 checkout in three darts saw him take the lead. Tina was a lot better in the next leg and missed her doubles. This allowed Richard to lead 2-0. The last leg was just as close and could have gone to either of them, but it was Richard who checked out first to pick up a 3-0 win. The next match was between Suzy Watson and Richard Attwell. Richard started well but soon found double trouble and that nearly let Suzy in. But she no-scored on 35 twice and Richard finally checked out on 20 to lead. Suzy picked off scores of 86, 100 and 108 but loose finishing let her down and let Richard in to lead 2-0. The third leg was close and this time Suzy found the double to pull a leg back as Richard won 2-1. An all-ladies took to the oche match next with Di Jenkins facing Louise Charalambou. A good even first leg from both. Di picked off 32 to take the lead. Leg two saw both in steady form but it was their finishing that let them down. Louise eventually hit eight to level. That set up a tight decider. Again, it was all down to who could hit the double first and it was Louise who hit double one to pick up a good 2-1 win. To the oche for the next fixture were Daniel Flynn and Adam Kemp. The first leg saw a good start from both, each picking off 140 at the start. It was even-stevens all the way to the finish. Daniel, with the darts, picked off 44 to lead. Adam was the more consistent in the next leg but a few shaky darts at the doubles nearly cost him. However, Dan missed his chance and Adam held on to level. So that set up a tense tight decider. Daniel was just the steadier and despite a few missed doubles, checked out on double one to pick up a good 2-1 win. The final game of the night saw Lee Dickinson take on Bryan Robson. Both were a little shaky at the start and it took a while to get going. Lee was first to the finish and missed. Bryan hit a ton to pressure Lee and it worked. Lee missed, but so did Bryan and Lee took his chance this time to take the leg. The second leg was more like the darts they usually play. And better, steady scoring followed. Lee was first to the double this time and didn’t miss 20 in two darts to lead 2-0. Inspired, Lee started well in the third leg and soon had a good lead and left 76 after 18 darts. But loose darts at the finish gave Bryan the chance to hit back, picking off 81 and 83 to leave 58. Lee missed his chance again, and Bryan finally hit double one to pick up a valuable point. But it was still a good win for Lee, 2-1. All players should note that Ben Porter has unfortunately had to pull out of the league. All points have been adjusted accordingly.

Round-up for week ending November 30

Boston Standard Premier League

Bob Mountain took on Kev Lenton. Bob was the steadier and checked out well to win 4-0 in the opening match. Next into action were Dave Hasnip and Daley Richardson. Daley started better than Dave and by checking out well, he soon led to 3-0. Dave then found his form at the doubles and was quickly level. This set up a good deciding leg. Daley, with the arrows, was very steady. Dave was picking off the tons. Daley left 131 after 15 darts but Dave was right on form and picked off a brilliant 167 for a 15-darter to wrap up a 4-3 win. Dave also registered a 180. The last game on the top division schedule was between Martyn Palmer and Tony Hillyard. Both were banging the 60 bed and hitting their doubles which set up another deciding leg. Their form was still consistent but Tony was first to the finish, as Martyn left 20. Tony missed his chance and Martyn moved in for the kill and picked off 20 to take the good 4-3 win. Martyn also registered tow maximum 180s during the match and also picked up the night’s top average of 25.05. So after this week’s games, Dave Hasnip moves to the top on 38 points. Martyn goes second on 36 and Tony Holland is third with 34 points, but with a game in hand.

Lincs Racing Championship

Rick Woods and Pete Johnson opened the night’s proceedings. The first two legs were very close and could have gone either way. But it was Rick who hit the doubles and led 2-0. The third leg also went Rick’s way as he picked off a 90 finish to take the win of 3-0. The second match was between current and long-time leader Bob Birtwhistle and Dennis Turner. The first two legs were evenly shared. Leg three saw Bob in control and he checked out at the first attempt to lead 2-1. Leg four was close. Dennis left 73 but Bob, in gear, finished on 32 to take a good win 3-1. Into action next was Pedro Silva and Jimmy Birtwhistle. Both scored well in the first two legs but both went a bit astray on the doubles. But Pedro came out on top to lead 2-0. A good 71 checkout saw Jimmy pull one leg back in the next game. And as Pedro missed his shot on double six, Jimmy picked off tops to level. The good scoring continued, Jimmy busting on 96 which let Pedro in who then missed himself. But Jimmy missed his second chance and Pedro was back to winning ways as he took out tops to win 3-2. Match number four was another close contest between Pete Johnson and Kev Dickinson. Kev just finished the better and picked off a good 3-1 win. To the oche next were Elaine Corke and Pedro Silva, the latter back for another match. Both matched each other with consistently good scoring but Elaine was on form on the doubles and soon led 2-0. Pedro upped a gear in leg three and soon pulled one back. Both hit tons in the next leg. Elaine hit 87 to leave 70 and Pedro messed up his 82 finish. This let Elaine in and a good 70 finish took the leg and the match 3-1. The final game of the night in this section saw two players back for another game apiece. Rick Woods faced Jimmy Birtwhistle. A good game from both, but it was Rick who was on the ball at the business end. Some good checking out from Rick gave him a 3-1 victory with highest average of the night, 21.93.

John Smiths Challenge League

Alison Royal took on Darren Bierley in the opening match. Ali was the steadier of the two and finished very well, not giving Darren a shot at the doubles. As such, Ali took her first 3-0 win of the season. A score of 160 and steady darts after saw Adam Kemp take the opening leg in his match against Lee Dickinson. Lee replied well in the next leg and checked out first attempt to level. Leg three was close but a 139 just at the right time from Adam eased him to the double first and he finished first to take the win of 2-1 and with the night’s highest average of 16.18 as an added bonus. Match two was between Angie Upsall and Richard Wakefield. Everything rested on the doubles, Angie checking out best, which gave her the 2-1 victory. Next up was Tom Nuttall. He faced the in-form Ali Royal. And it was Ali’s form in consistent scoring and accurate finishing that enable her to pick up another 3-0 win. This moved her up into fourth with an average of 14.73. Suzy Watson then played Bryan Robson. This could have gone either way, but it went Bryan’s way in the decider to collect a solid 2-1 win. The leader of the pack was next into action. George Harness battled it out with Richard Attwell. A good battle, too, just the finishing separating them. George was the one holding out best and took the match 2-1. Game seven was between Di Jenkins and Chris Limb. The latter left 92, but a super 94 checkout from Di put her one up. Chris had a chance to level but Di didn’t miss and it soon became 2-0. Chris fought hard in leg three and pulled back a consolation point in what was a good 2-1 win for Di. Up to the oche next were Daniel Flynn and Louise Charalambou. Things were very close, the match going to a decider. Louise was in command but the doubles let her down. Daniel caught up and checked out well to take the match 2-1.

Emma Grant then played Tina Willicombe, a fixture that went all the way. Tina missed her shots on 36 but Emma held on well and checked out on 24 to take the win 2-1. Chris Limb played Richard Attwell, both returning to the oche. Richard picked off 32 to take the opener. Richard could have gone two up but missed the doubles and Chris took his opportunity to level. The decider was another close battle, both missing their chances for victory. But honours eventually went to Chris, 2-1. The last game of the night saw Emma Grant take on the leader George Harness. In an up-and-down opening leg, George hading to call on his experience to take it. Emma called on hers to level in leg two, thus setting up a decider. This was the best leg of the match. Emma edged it to the doubles and checked out first time on 20 to pick up a big win over the leader by a 2-1 margin.

Round-up for week ending November 23

Boston Standard Premier League

Battling out the first game of the night were Jamie Robson and Martyn Palmer. Jamie took the opener. Three tons then eased Martyn to level the match. Jamie missed double eight in the next and Martyn picked off double two to lead. Martyn just edged leg four, again Jamie battled back but failed to pick off 56 and Martyn nipped in to take the win 4-1. The win moved Martyn up to third. The second match was a seven-leg battle between Harry Lee and Derek Johnson. Both matching score for score and both hit and missed vital doubles which set up a decider which Harry just took to deny Derek’s first win that will not be long coming. Next into action were Debra Royal and Daley Richardson. This was a cracking match and a good one to watch. Both were scoring well and checking out well, which led also to a seventh leg decider. Again both matched each other score for score, Daley left 38 waiting to pounce, but Deb found the bull with her last dart for an 84 checkout to take the 4-3 win. The final game of the night saw Dave Hasnip take on Kev Lenton. Kev took the first leg in a tight opener. A 180 from set Kev on his way, but scores of 100, 92, 95, 140 followed by a 74 checkout from Dave and a 15-darter levelled the match. Dave was in control in leg three, some slack finishing nearly let Kev in but Dave held on to lead. Dave was in great form again in leg four, three tons and a 101 eased Dave to a 3-1 lead. Kev responded in leg five but Dave was just too good and tops in one dart secured the leg and a 4-1 win. Dave stays second but only on leg difference from Tony Holland.

Lincs Racing Championship

Second placed Mick Flynn took on seventh placed Rick Woods in the opening match. Mick started well, picking off a couple of tons but “steady Eddy” was Rick who was plugging away. And as Mick faltered at the finish, Rick stepped in to take the lead. That inspired Rick and he was always in control in the next leg and picked off 60 in three darts to lead 2-0. Mick got back to his form but Rick was fresh as a new forest and scores of 121 and a couple of tons eased Rick to a great 3-0 win and moved up to sixth. Redvers Dickinson then played Dennis Turner. Dennis took the opener as Redvers could not find the double. Redvers made no mistake in leg two and was level. A good third leg from both, but Dennis was just the better and regained the lead. Undeterred, Redvers bounced back to level again. The best leg of the match followed both banging the scores in. Redvers hit a ton to leave 89 and Dennis left 92, but a great 89 finish in two darts gave Redvers the win of 3-2. That match was followed by the long-awaited clash of the top two. Mick Flynn was back to take on league leader Bob Birtwhistle. And as expected, it was tight and tense which inevitably set up a fifth deciding leg. Mick started the stronger and picked off 36 in two darts to pick up a big win to gain on the leader but Bob still has a four-point lead. Fourth game of the night saw Rick Woods back to the oche facing the hard task of Elaine Corke who is on good form. And it was tough for Rick. He played steadily but Elaine was in great form, starting well with scores of 75, 100, 100, 60 and 81 and duly eased to a 1-0 lead. Elaine kept the pressure on Rick with more tons and Rick was replying with his own. Rick was first to the finish but missed under pressure as they say and Elaine picked off 20 in three darts to lead 2-0. The last leg was the best of all, Rick hit of with scores of 85, 55, 100, 55, 140 to leave 66. Elaine scored 72 to leave 50 but Rick missed his chance and coolly Elaine took out 50 in two darts to take a great win 3-0 with the night’s top average of 20.58. To the oche for the next match were Pedro Silva and Pete Johnson. Pete started steadily but Pedro was more gold then Silva. A 140 and a ton set up a 96 finish, which Pedro picked off in style in two darts to lead. Pete was trying to hard in leg two and Pedro was still on song and eased to a 2-0 lead. A scrappy third leg saw Pete miss his chance to extend the match, missing doubles. Double one came to Pedro’s rescue to earn him a good 3-0 win. The final game saw Rob Scrupps and Kev Dickinson battle. A good close match saw both picking off good steady scores and both checked out well when needed. This set up a decider. Close all the way and it was Rob’s night as one dart found double nine for a good win over Kev. But Kev’s two points keeps him fourth and Rob moves up to eighth.

John Smiths Challenge League

Kicking of the night’s action were Angie Upsall and Emma Grant. An untidy end of the leg after a good start from both as neither could not kill off the leg. Eventually it went to Angie. The second leg was more like the form they both play. Angie just got the better of things and no trouble at the double this time and Angie led 2-0. The third leg saw Angie pick off a 100 to start, later followed by a 140. Emma responded with an 85, 100 and closed in on Angie. And as Angie missed double 10, Emma held on well on double eight in one to pull a leg back but overall it was a good 2-1 win for Angie. Game two saw Chris Limb take on Tom Nuttall. Tom took the nervy first leg and Chris levelled in another edgy leg. The decider was a much better game. but Tom was the more consistent and eased to a 2-1 win. Alison Royal then faced Ben Porter. Ali started the better but it was Ben who finished the stronger as Ali failed a few times at 14 and Ben finished on 40 at the first attempt to lead. Ali kept going, though, and was more consistent. And a good 140 just at the end of the leg eased Ali to level. That set up a good up-and-down decider. Ali was just the stronger at the end of the leg and checked out well to pick up her ninth win on the trot. Match four was between Darren Bierley and Richard Wakefield. Leg one could have gone either way as double trouble affected both. But Richard finally held out to lead. Leg two was a repeat of leg one, this time not so many arrows for both at the doubles. But again Richard held to lead 2-0. The final leg was the best from both. Good steady scoring, Darren left 12 but 40 in two darts from Richard secured the 3-0 win. Into action next were Tina Willicombe and Richard Attwell. A close first leg ensued. Tina left 76 but Richard had 32 left and one dart set him on his way. Scrappy play from both in leg two and Tina missed her chance to level and Richard again one dart at a double for finally gave him a 2-0 lead. Tina still battled on in leg three and had one pop to pull one back as Richard missed. But a miss from Tina let Richard back to seal a 3-0 win. Onto match six between Lee Dickinson and Louise Charalambou. Louise started the stronger and it was she who reached a finish first with Lee just behind. Louise missed her 67 finish and Lee stepped in to the leg on 26. Another close leg followed. Lee missed 40 and Louise just missed 38 but no mistake from Lee next chuck of tops in one to lead 2-0. Louise was steady in leg three but Lee was too strong this time and eased to a 3-0 win to keep him in third position. Long- time leader George Harness then faced fourth placed Bryan Robson. Both looked steady, but a good 60 checkout from George separated them and George led 1-0. Bryan replied in cracking style in leg two with a ton and 140, which soon left 57 with George back on 197. And 57 in three darts from Bryan levelled the match. So that set up an exciting finale. Both scored well, matching each other all the way down. Bryan left 95 as George left 112. Bryan then left 40 as George left 52. Bryan missed and George nipped in to take a big win 2-1. Tom Nuttall was back to the oche in match eight facing Daniel Flynn. Daniel was of to a flyer and left 100 after 18 darts with Tom behind, but Dan then bust on 100 that gave Tom the chance to close in and picked of 41 to lead. Daniel was soon picking off the scores again 85, 100, 120 and again soon eased him to the double and first time checked out to level. Leg three was very good from both. Tom left 90 and Dan hit 125 to leave 24 and picked off double one to take the win 2-1 with an average of 19.45, top average of the night so far. Game nine was between Suzy Watson and Adam Kemp. Suzy just couldn’t get going as Adam was in 60 mode. Adam hit 80 to leave 4 with Suzy way back, but as Adam was in double trouble mode Suzy battled on and caught Adam to sneak the leg with 32 in two darts at the first attempt. Suzy started a lot better in leg two but Adam was in good form and soon left 32 and no mistake this time first dart to level. Both were playing well in leg three, Suzy was edging it though. This time it was Suzy who couldn’t find the elusive double but neither could Adam when he caught up. Tense at the end but Suzy was the cooler under the pressure and took the match 2-1. Two players were back into action next, Richard Attwell and Emma Grant. Emma started the better and maintained her steady scoring as Richard was struggling and Emma checked out well to lead. Both seemed to be trying too hard in leg two and both struggled to finish but Richard held on and levelled. Both were better in the decider but both struggled to kill of the match. But Richard dug deep and found the double for the 2-1 win. So it was the last game of the night. Di Jenkins faced Daniel Flynn. A good opener, but it was Di who checked to take the lead. That kicked Daniel into gear and started leg two with a 100, 140 and a 85 soon followed. Di battled hard but Daniel, well in front, picked off 8 to level. Di started well and soon led but a good reply of 98, 100, 108 set up 30 with Di a hundred and odd behind. Here Dan made no mistake, 30 in two darts for a 23-darter, setting up the night’s top average of 19.75 and a 2-1 win that moved Daniel to one point behind the leader on level games.

Round-up for week ending November 16

Boston Standard Premier League

Kev Lenton took an easy opening first leg in the first match against Graham Sharp. A 180 from Graham in leg two just edged him to level. Kev was more the consistent in legs three and four and soon led 3-1. Fergal upped his game in leg five and pulled it back to 3-2. Both players matched each other in the next, Graham missing bull for a 118 checkout to level, then Kev sealed the win 4-2 to pick up his first victory of the season. Second match of the night saw Bob Mountain battle with Derek Johnson. Bob picked off a brilliant 177 to leave 16, Derek missed his chance at 71 and Bob sealed it in one dart. Bob was in good form while Derek just wasn’t clicking and Bob eased two up. Derek did click in leg three but missed his doubles and Bob stepped in to lead 3-0. Steady arrows from Bob followed and was it was just the edge he needed to wrap up a 4-0 win. Second placed Tony Holland then took on Kev Lenton back for his second match. And Kev was in great form, taking the opener in 17 darts. Tony responded in cracking style with a 15-darter. Tony continued the high quality of darts with Kev only a few behind. Tony left 25 after 12 darts. Some slack finishing nearly let Kev back in, but Tony picked off the double to lead 2-1. Kev hit back with a couple of tons in the following leg but some loose darts soon gave Tony the edge and solid scoring and finishing produced a 16 darter to lead 3-1. Kev battled in leg 5 and matched Tony throw for throw but Tony just edged it to seal a good 4-1 win with an average of 27.22, the top average for the season so far. Graham Sharp was back to the oche to face Daley Richardson. A 180 from Daley put him in a good lead but a few loose chucks at the double nearly let Graham in but a costly miss for Graham on tops gave Daley the chance to take the opener. The match was close and all on the doubles, Daley taking his chances and led 3-2,Graham hit back with a 16 darter to set up a decider, very tight Graham missed tops for a 100 checkout and Daley stepped in to take a good 4-3 win. Tony Holland was back for action facing a tough opponent Tony Hillyard. A cracking opening leg saw Tony Hillyard miss 32 for a 108 finish and Tony Holland stepped in for a 70 finish to lead 1-0. That lifted Mr Holland and he raced into a 2-0 lead with a 17 darter. Mr Hillyard just could not find the 60 bed like Tony four tons followed from Tony and that set up a 3-0 lead. Tony responded in great style and left 50 after 15 darts but missed his chance and Tony Holland picked off a great 76 finish to take a big win of 4-0 to lift him to top of the league with an average of 26.37, the man on form at the moment. The final game of the night saw Daley Richardson and Martyn Palmer play an outstanding fixture. A close first leg but Daley checked first to take the lead. Martyn checked well in the next finishing on 92 to level it up. A couple of 140s and a ton eased Martyn to tops and one dart was back to 2-2 as the previous leg was a good leg for Daley as followed by 3 tons. Martyn missed 96 and Daley held to lead again. Martyn was just the more consistent and went 3-2 up. Daley hit back but Martyn held to take the win 4-2.

Lincs Racing Championship

Second took on sixth in the opener when Dennis Turner faced Mick Flynn. Mick started the stronger and took the first leg. Dennis was the more consistent in leg two but missed doubles cost Dennis the leg and Mick lead 2-0. Dennis found the double in leg 3 and pulled one back. Another close leg followed both missing the doubles this time, but it was Mick’s night and took the win 3-1. The league leader Bob Birtwhistle was next into action, facing third place Kev Dickinson. As expected it was a good, tight, tense battle. It was even in the first two legs. Leg three showed why Bob’s the leader, solid scoring and 40 in one put him ahead. Kev upped his game and picked of a 180 to set up a good lead. Bob was picking off scores of 80 plus regularly, which caught Kev up as the pressure built up. Kev missed his doubles and that let the leader in to wrap up a 3-1 win. Match three was between Pedro Silva and Rob Scrupps. Rob was at turbo speed and fast scoring and quick finishing which included an 87 in leg 1, and a 84 in leg 2 surged Rob into a 2-0 lead. Pedro fought back hard but failed to pick of the double which let Rob in for a good 3-0 win. A catch up game followed between Redvers Dickinson and Bob Birtwhistle. A good battle , the match toing and froing both having chances, but it was 2-2. The decider being the best leg both scoring well, but Bob was first to the double and first attempt picked up the win 3-2 to remain 5 points clear at the top. Into action next were Elaine Cork and Dick Taylor. Elaine maintained the high scores 89, 100, 80 and 80 and checked out on 31 to take the opener. Elaine kept her form going, Dick battling hard to keep in touch. A couple of misses at the end nearly cost Elaine as Dick missed a 98 finish, but Elaine picked of the finish to lead 2-0. A tight last leg Dick edging ahead but Dick could not find the double 13 and Elaine nipped in to finish on 40 to take a good win 3-0. The sixth game saw Jimmy Birtwhistle take on Redvers Dickinson. Jimmy had the arrows and was first to the finish but just missed and Redvers took out 36 to take the lead. Another good leg followed this time Jimmy held with a 59 checkout to make it all square. Some steady scoring from Redvers and it was needed as Jimmy was steady too but Redvers was the stronger and coolly finished to lead 2-1. Redvers strong form continued and soon eased to a 3-1 win and up to third place, with an average of 19.84 highest for the night. The last game of the night was a really good battle between Mick Flynn and Kev Dickinson. Mick started the better and eased to a 1-0 lead. The next two legs were really close both missing at the doubles, but Kev come out the better and led 2-1. Mick upped his game and it was soon 2-2. Momentum was with Mick now and put in a strong leg to steal the match 3-2, a win that lifted Mick up to second place.

John Smiths Challenge League

The opening match was between Alison Royal and Richard Wakefield. A couple of tons and an 85 eased Ali into a 1-0 lead. Richard improved his game in the next and did enough to level the game. Richard kept his form going in the third leg, Ali battled back to catch him up. And after he missed, Ali nipped in to take a good 2-1 win to stay eighth and also hit the night’s highest average of 15.18. Di Jenkins then played Tom Nuttall. Di playing the more consistent and checked better to wrap up a 3-0 win. Bryan Robson then stepped up to play Tina Willicombe, Bryan was playing the better but the finishing was not quite there and almost let Tina in but Bryan eventually picked of double five. Leg two was a much better game both scoring a lot better this time Bryan was right on the double and picked of 40 to lead 2-0. The last leg was another good leg but the finishing let them both down and Bryan just scrapped home the winner 2-1. .The fifth match saw Richard Attwell face Angie Upsall. A fair scoring game that went Richard’s way but could have easily gone Angie’s way, Richard took the win 2-1. Louise Charalambou was up against Suzy Watson. Suzy took the opening scrappy leg. A no score on 60 for Louise cost her the second as Suzy picked off 40. Both players played much better in leg three but their finishing let the game down and after several goes at double it was Louise who come out on top to pull one back still a good 2-1 win for Suzy. Long time leader George Harness into action he faced the improving Adam Kemp, and it was Adam who was in the groove first and held well at the double and to lead. The leader responded in leading style and cruised to level the match. The decider was quite close but Adam seemed to have the edge and checked first time to pick up a big win of 2-1 and moved up to fifth. A couple of tons in the opening leg for Lee Dickinson was enough to set up the first leg against Di Jenkins. Lee picked of a 140 in leg 2 but Di responded with scores of 85, 65, 83, 81 and that set up a 92 finish which Di picked off brilliantly in three darts. Both were scoring well in leg three but Di could not pick of the finish after Lee let her off a few times but Lee finally nailed the double to take the 2-1 win. Both Emma Grant and Darren Bierley were not at their best in the opener but Emma was the one who hit the double 14 in one to lead. Emma was in better form in leg 2 and eased to a 2-0 lead. Leg 3 was just like the first neither could find the winning double but after a few more attempts Emma found the “mad house” to pick up a 3-0 win to go seventh. Daniel Flynn faced Chris Limb. third against last and it was only the finishing that separated them. Chris had his chances but could not pick off 28 and Daniel stepped in to lead. A 125 from Daniel just gave him the edge in leg two and a good quick finish saw Daniel lead 2-0. Chris battled hard in the third leg and as Daniel was missing his doubles, Chris again had a pop at pulling one back but like Daniel Chris couldn’t kill it off and Daniel held to take a 3-0 win a win that allowed him to move to second position. The last game was between Louise Charalambou and Darren Bierley. Louise had the better start and took the opening leg. Leg two was close and both struggled to finish, Darren took it though to level. The decider was just as the previous one and it was Darren’s night and he took out double 10 to take victory 2-1.

Round-up for week ending November 9

Boston Standard Premier League

First game of the night’s action saw Bob Mountain take on Harry Lee. Bob, against the arrows in the opening leg, was far the steadier and one dart at 32 saw him lead. Bob kept his rock steady form going in leg two and one dart at double six saw him go 2-0 up. Harry upped his form and matched Bob and just that little pressure made Bob miss the double and Harry cleaned up 54 to pull one back. Harry missed his chances to level and Bob went 3-1 up. Harry then battled back and checked out well in the next two legs to level the match. The deciding leg was the best both banging in the scores and Harry was first to the finish and hit it first time to pick up his first win of the season 4-3. Dave Hasnip then faced Derek Johnson both matching each other but it was Dave who was hitting the doubles as Derek missed his shots, which gave Dave a 4-1 win and at the top of the table. The final game of a quiet night’s action this week was between Debra Royal and Kev Lenton. A tight match which just went Debs way 4-2 which moves her up to third position

Lincs Racing Championship

Rob Scrupps eased a 1-0 lead in the opening leg against Pete Johnson in the first match of the night. Pete battled back hard but could not find the doubles and Rob eased to take the match 3-1. Dennis Turner and Jimmy Birtwhistle had a good close contest all going to the fifth leg decider which saw Jimmy the more consistent and checked well to pick up another good 3-2 win. Match threesaw Redvers Dickinson face a tough match against Elaine Corke, and hard it was as Elaine was matching Redvers score for score. But it was Redvers who was checking out well and wrapped up a good 3-0 win. Pete Johnson was back into the action this time facing Dick Taylor , the match was very close and after 4 legs it was all square, Dick picking of a great 17 darter on the way, and the last leg went Dicks way, Pete had his chances though so a 3-2 win for Dick. Also back to the oche for a second game was Rob Scrupps. Rob took on Rick Woods. Rick was just the more steadier in leg one and picked off 55 to seal the leg. Rob missed his shot on 85 in leg two darts and Rick sorted out his 32 finish. Leg three was the better leg and could have gone either way both missing the doubles but Rick rounded off double two to take a good 3-0 win. Sixth match of the night involved a duo from the top end off the table. Pedro Silva and Bob Birtwhistle. Pedro started the leg with some heavy scoring but light finishing let him down and Bob coolly picked of double one to lead. Pedro again edged the second leg but good pressure darts from Bob seem to do the trick and Pete missed again and Bob made it 2-0. No giving up from Pedro and outscored Bob again but Bob picked of a good score at the right time again causing Pedro to miss and in stepped Bob to finish the match 3-0. The final game of the night saw Rick Woods play Dennis Turner. Dennis was in good steady form just the stronger of the two and Dennis finishing was in good shape and wrapped up a good 3-0 victory with the help of an 80 checkout that moves him up to second position.

John Smiths Challenge League

In a lack-lustre night of darts the opening game saw unbeaten league leader George Harness face Louise Charalambou. Despite a strong finish from Louise at the end of leg one, picking off 60 and 83 to leave double 8, the pressure didn’t bother George and coolly picked off double 10 in one dart to lead. Louise battled gamely on in leg two and matched George all the way. This time George could not find double 10 and spit it down to double two and Louise finally got the double to level the match. George was back to good form in leg three with scores of 83 and 134 but some steady scoring from Louise kept Louise well in touch. George missed his shot of 76 and missed double five with the next throw as Louise picked of 76 and 52 and with Louises next throw picked of a great 50 finish to end Georges fantastic run iof wins and take a great 2-1 victory. The second game saw Adam Kemp play Tina Willicombe with Adam taking the only 3-0 win in the division although both had low averages. Adams 2nd leg being the best with his first four throws being 60 pluses although both had chances to claim legs one and three which Adam finally claiming these also. Third game of the night saw Tom Nuttall take on Richard Wakefield, the game could have gone either way as all legs went to the wire. Tom went into a 2-0 lead and could have made it 3 but with a long third leg which no one seemed to want to win, Richard popped in a double one to take a consolation point, and Tom walking away with a 2-1 win. Next up were Angie Upsall and Bryan Robson. Form would dictate that Bryan would have the upper hand due to previous matches this was not the case with Angie taking a 2-1 win and Bryan slipping form third to fourth place in the league standings and Angie now tying with three other ladies for top lady. Fifth game of the night saw Richard Attwell take on Darren Bierley with Richard taking the upper hand and moving into a 2-0 lead. It seemed finishing was no problem but getting there proved a bit of a struggle. Leg 3 both had lose darts and Richard reached the double first but stray darts meant Darren crept back into to take the leg for a consolidation point. A mid evening clash of sisters Alison Royal and Emma Grant produced the longest game of the night. In legs one and two it seemed that neither wanted to finish and a leg went each way. Leg three was much shorter and a finish of 60 from Ali let her walk away with a 2-1 win which left them on equal points in the league tying in top ladies spot with 2 other ladies. Next up was another all-ladies clash with Di Jenkins taking Suzy Watsoon. Again it could have gone either way as both struggled to finish, although as both took one leg each both still struggling to finish in leg three it was Di who finlly finished to take the win 2-1 and the points she claimed now ties her in top ladies spot with Emma, Angie and Alison although Emma does have games in hand. Penultimate game was a clash of the lads as Daniel Flynn take on Lee Dickinson. The game proved to be the best of the night in this league and although Lee’s average was higher, it was Daniel who took the win 2-1 and now leaves only one point between them in the league. Lee lies in second and Daniel in third. Both scored well in all legs and it was only final darts in all legs that separated them. The final game of the night was a lower league clash between Chris Limb and Ben Porter with Ben taking 2-1, which could have been 3-0 but for some off target finishing in the third leg of the game. The best leg of the game was the second with Ben hitting 100 plus scores and a double 10 checkout.

Round-up for week ending November 2

Boston Standard Premier League

Week nine got under way with Tony Holland taking on Jamie Robson. Both players were on good form going into this match. Tony had the edge in the first leg and a superb 101 finish stamped his authority on the match. With Jamie a little nervous, Tony eased to a 2-0 lead. In the third leg, Jamie settled and produced some good darts but Tony out-scored him, taking the leg in 16 darts. And it was just the same in leg four as Tony eased to a very good 4-0 win and an average of 24.74. To the oche next was Dave Hasnip (league leader) who faced the unpredictable Harry Lee. In a fairly even opening leg, Dave was first to the finish and checked out to lead. Dave upped his game, taking a 2-0 lead with an 18-darter. Dave’s consistent form in leg three saw him ease to a 3-0 lead. It was then that Harry started to play, and soon pulled one back. But the form dropped in the fifth leg and Dave eased to a 4-1 victory. Tony Holland was then back in action, this time against Daley Richardson. Daley took the arrows off Tony with his opening 140 and held on well to take the lead. A cracking leg followed from both, Daley being first to the finish. But slack finishing let Tony back in and it was all-square. Tony upped his form in leg three as Daley could not find the “lipstick” (as they say) and an 86 finish saw Tony lead 2-1. Daley battled back in the fourth leg and pressured Tony in to a miss on 60 and Daley stepped in to level again. The fifth leg saw some cracking scoring from both, battering the 60 bed with ease. Tony hit 140 to leave 80 and Daley responded with a 180 to leave 10. Tony missed tops but Daley failed to pick off double five and Tony held on well to lead 3-2. It was Tony’s turn to pick up a maximum score and with solid follow-up darts Tony eased to secure a good 4-2 win with an average of 25.03, that win has also lifted him to top slot on leg difference from Dave Hasnip. The next match was between Graham Sharp and Derek Johnson. Derek was in the better form at the start and a brilliant 122 finish secured the opening leg for Derek. That finish did something to Derek as he could not get going after that and could not find the red bit, not like Graham who found it consistently and finished well in the next three legs to lead 3-1. The fifth leg was close and Derek missed his chance on 57 twice to pull one back, that let Graham nip in to seal a 4-1 victory and move up on the leading pack. Martyn Palmer and Kev Lenton had an up-and-down match, Martyn however had the more us and was checking out the better and ran out a 4-1 winner moving to third spot. The final game of the night saw Tony Hillyard take on Jamie Robson. A good steady leg from both in the opener but it was Tony who held on first to lead. Both players continued the good steady form nothing really separating them just the odd double but a cracking 14-darter from Jamie eased Jamie to a good 4-3 victory and up to fourth slot.

Lincs Racing Championship

Kicking off proceedings were Redvers Dickinson and Pedro Silva. A good balanced match was all down to the finishing and in top form here was Redvers who picked up a good 3-0 victory. League leader Kev Dickinson was up next. Kev faced third placed Dennis Turner in a crunch game for both, and it looks like the nerves kicked into both in the opener. But it eventually went to Kev who settled the better in leg two and eased to a 2-0 lead. Dennis eventually got things going in leg three and a 121 followed by 132 saw Dennis to the doubles first. But he struggled to kill off the leg and Kev battled back. But Dennis finally picked off double one to pull one back, relief at last! Kev raised his game in leg four and Dennis pushed all the way. But Kev checked out first time to pick up a fine 3-1 win. Pete Silva was then back in to action. Pete’s opponent was second placed Mick Flynn. The first leg both scoring steadily but nerves seemed to kick in at the finish. But it was Mick who held on first to lead. Another close contest in leg two, this time it was Pedro who checked and levelled. Mick upped his form in leg three and eased to a 2-1 lead. The best leg from both followed both picking of the red bit, Pete had the first chance to seal the leg but a costly miss followed ad Mick stepped in to steal a good 3-1 victory. Sixth placed Bob Birtwhistle was back into action this week. Bob took on Rick Woods. A 140 from Bob at the off in the opening leg made the difference in the outcome and 26 in two darts from Bob saw him just ease to the lead. A steadier leg followed. Rick had his chance to take it but a miss let Bob take the leg for a 2-0 lead. Rick upped his game and raced down to the double after 18 darts, maybe too quick, as he failed to kill it off and that let Bob into seal a 3-0 win. Game five saw Dick Taylor take on Rob Scrupps. A good scoring game from both in the opener saw Dick with the arrows having the first go taking the leg. But he just missed. Rob, though, made no mistake and took the leg to lead 1-0. Leg two was very close. This time Rob missed 76 and Dick stepped in for a 54 finish. Both matched each other in leg three. This time it was Rob who missed the first chance, and Dick didn’t and led 2-1. Dick started in great form in the next picking off 140, 100. Rob battled on and as Dick started to flail Rob caught up but a costly miss for Rob let Dick seal victory 3-1. Redvers Dickinson was then back to the oche, taking on Pete Johnson. A tight match especially the first two legs saw both sharing the spoils. In leg three, Redvers sat on 209, Pete hit a great 140 to leave 94. Redvers responded with a lovely 133 to leave 76. Somehow Pete no scored on 94 and Dick took his opportunity and checked out on 76 in two darts to lead 2-1. Leg four was another good tight contest but it was Redverss who just had the edge and took it for a 3-1 win and an average of 19.44. Rick Woods and Dick Taylor returned to the oche for their seconds games of the night. Both hit and missed at times but it was Rick who finished the stronger and picked up a good 3-0 win. The final game of the night saw Bob Birtwhistle play Rob Scrupps, the first four legs were fairly shared which set up a good tense decider, and it was Bob who was the steadier and edged the victory 3-2 and move to the top of the league.

John Smiths Challenge League

Getting things under way here were Richard Wakefield and Ben Porter. Richard took the opening leg as both struggled to finish. A far more consistent leg followed which Ben took finishing on 40, and it looked like Ben was on his way to victory as he missed 89 but left double 19, but Richard found his form at the right time and picked of a great 101 for victory 2-1. The next match was between bottom place Darren Bierley and second placed Bryan Robson. It was plain to see why Bryan is up at the top. Good and consistent scoring eased him away from Darren, but Bryan failed to pick off his first attempt to clinch the leg and ended up on a mad house double one before Darren found his double to lead. Bryan let that affect him and he had another miss at the double as Darren checked to seal his first win of the season, Bryan avoided the white wash though as Darren missed his chance so 2-1 win to Darren a big win and maybe a vital point for Bryan. The third game saw Adam Kemp face his mother Angie Upsall. Adam was in great form and rattled off an 80 finish for a 18 darter. Angie was battling but could not find the 20 bed as regularly as she normally does. But Adam did and 24 darts later he was 2-0 up. The third leg saw Angie back to her better form and she kept up the pressure on Adam, which seemed to tell as Adam missed tops. But Angie also failed to pick off double seven and this time Adam held on to take a good 3-0 win with an average of 17.89. So it was time for the league leader to step up to the oche. George Harness facing a tough test against Di Jenkins, and tough it was a Di battled George all they way and if Di could have hit the doubles first as she had her chance, Di could have been 2-up but the young old boy rode his luck and was 2-up. The third leg saw George back to his steady best and eased to take the leg and pick up his ninth straight win — but only just, as he said. Next on was Louise Chralambou who took on her mum Tina Willicombe. A good old battle in leg one. Tina was first to the finish but missed and Louise was up for it and checked out in one dart on double four. Better scoring from both came in leg two. This time Tina finished to level. Louise started the better in the decider and soon had a good lead, but let it slip and Tina fought back as Louise missed again, Tina had a shot for victory but just missed the double, but Louise didn’t miss the next time and sealed the match to win 2-1. Into battle next were Daniel Flynn and Suzy Watson. Suzy was the stronger in the first leg but she could not pick off the elusive double and Daniel was the more consistent and a 140 eased him to the double and checked out first time to lead 2-0. Suzy fought back in leg three but just couldn’t find the trebles to match Dan’s steady scoring and Daniel picked off eight to take the win 3-0. Match seven was a good encounter with Alison Royal taking on Richard Attwell. Ali was steady but a maximum from Richard and a 46 finish eased him to a 1-0 lead. Ali responded well and was picking off the 20s consistently and a ton followed by 73 set up a 32 finish that Ali hit in two darts to level. That set up for a tense decider and it was, but Ali settled quicker and eased down so with Richard back on 144, Ali was a little amiss and missed a couple of chances to wrap up a good win, but Richard missed as well and Ali made no mistake next time and picked up a good 2-1 win. The final game of the night’s play was between Lee Dickinson and Chris Limb. Third placed Lee was in good steady form and was just too good in the opener and eased to a 1-0 lead. Chris battled back hard in leg two but a costly miss on 70 saw Lee extend his lead when he picked of 16 in three darts. The third leg was the best battle. Chris was first down to the finish and a couple of narrow misses let Lee step into take a 3-0 win that keeps him in second place.

Round-up for week ending October 26

Boston Standard Premier League

Two players from the top of the table battled out the opening game of the night> They were Bob Mountain and Dave Hasnip. The opening leg saw Bob just the stronger and checked in one to take the lead. Bob stormed out of the blocks in leg two but soon slowed to a halt with a poor finishing and snip stepped in to level. Leg three saw Dave miss several shots at the doubles and that let Bob back in to retake the lead 2-1. The fourth leg was well contested with some good darts, Dave edging it to pull it back to 2-2. Another tight leg followed both having chances but it was Dave who held to lead for the first time 3-2. Bob responded very well and quick finishing saw Bob level it. So a decider, very tight and tense which Dave took for a 4-3 win and move to the top of the league. Up for action at the oche next were Debra Royal and Harry Lee. Deb was the far more consistent and was checking well and eased to a good 4-1 victory. Deb was back in action later on in the night, this time up against Derek Johnson. Derek pushing Deb a lot harder than Harry earlier but it was Deb who was picking off the doubles and in the fifth leg Deb picked of a 180 and followed up with a 66 checkout to help wrap up a good 4-2 win. Two good wins pushed Deb up to third spot.

Lincs Racing Championship

First into action were Dick Taylor and young Jimmy Birtwhistle. Both players matched each other until doubles but Jimmy was the sharper that helped him to a 3-2 win. Next into battle was Dennis Turner and Elaine Corke. The opening leg was close, and both had shots to lead but it was Elaine who held first to take the lead. Elaine was just the stronger in leg 2 and a great 91 checkout from Elaine put Elaine 2-0 up. Both players played very well in leg three but a strong finish from Dennis was enough to pull one back. Another good leg followed but sloppy finishing from both set up a nervy finish that Dennis took to level the match. So to a decider and it was Elaine who was the calmer and eased to victory 3-2 leaving Dennis frustrated again.

Jimmy Birtwhistle was back to the oche for match three. Jimmy taking on Pete Johnson. A tight fought match switching to and fro set up a fifth leg decider. Both scoring well but Jimmy’s form was the better and one dart at double 16 scored a 3-2 victory and moved Jimmy out of the bottom three. A re-arranged game followed between Rob Scrupps and Elaine Corke. Rob raced into the lead with a good steady opening leg. Rob continued his good form in leg 2 and was soon at the doubles, but Rob could not kill of the leg and Elaine battled down to sneak the leg to tie things up. That spurred Elaine in to action, with some good solid scoring, eased into a commanding position only to let it slip as after a few misses Rob missed his chance. But Elaine held next throw to lead 2-1. Elaine was again the more consistent in leg four but Rob battled back but Elaine picked off double two for a good 3-1 win. With those two wins Elaine moves up to second. So on to the fifth game, Dick Taylor back to face Bob Birtwhistle. A 95 finish top checkout of the night in two darts saw Bob get of to a flying start and a 17-darter to lead. But Dick picked of 40 to level the match in leg two. Both played very well in leg three, Dick first to the finish but failed and Bob stepped into lead 2-1. That set Bob up to keep the pressure on Dick and quick finishing this time eased Bob to a 3-1 win. Bob got highest average of the night with an 18.40. Into action next were Dennis Turner and Rob Scrupps. Rob was in top form in the opener picking of treble 20, treble 19 and treble 18 to score 171 followed by 81 and 86. Rob had left 67 after 12 darts, Dennis in hot pursuit and passed Rob as Rob couldn’t find a double and first attempt Dennis picked his off to lead. Dennis was well turned on after that and soon raced to a 2-0 lead. Leg three saw Dennis keep his rhythm going and his form and checked well to pick up a 3-0 win. The last game of the night saw second place Kev Dickinson take on third placed Pete Silva, and it was a good battle from top end of the table. Very close and some good form from both, just the odd double missed from both which eventually set up yet another fifth leg decider. Pete was steady but Kev just in the groove and set up the victory with his best leg of 20 darts and a 3-2 win, that put Kev top of the league.

John Smiths Challenge League

League leader got the night’s action under way. George Harness took on another unbeaten player Daniel Flynn in third place. As expected the opening leg was tight Dan had first pop to take the leg but missed and George cool as a cucumber picked off 32 in two darts to lead. Daniel raised his game in leg two and made no mistake this time and took the leg to level. Both matched each other for scores and both matched each other at the finishing, both missing several times, but George held as usual to take the win and keep his lead and is now the only player in all divisions with a 100 percent record for winning. Match two saw Suzy Watson face Lee Dickinson. This was a good even match just the doubles separated them but it was Lee who was the stronger on them and picked them off to take a good 3-0 win. Angie Upsall then took on Louise Charalambou. A tense opener saw both players having a torrid time on the doubles. Eventually it was Angie who held to lead 1-0. The next two legs saw Angie score the better and no messing this time on the doubles and Angie wrapped up a 3-0 win. The fourth game was between Richard Attwell and Tom Nuttall. Richard just edging leg one. Momentum was with Richard and a 93 set up double eight, which Richard picked off in one dart to lead 2-0. Tom responded well in leg 3 and just did enough to pull one back but a 2-1 win for Richard. Second placed Bryan Robson was next to the oche facing Alison Royal. Ali was up for the challenge and pushed Bryan all the way in leg one and held first to take the lead. Alison had her chance to take the next leg but Bryan took the opportunity to level setting up a decider. Very close in the last but it was Ali who was the stronger at the finish and picked of 50 in 2 for a 2-1 win. The sixth game of the night saw Darren Bierley take on Adam Kemp. The latter showed steady form and proved just the more consistent for Darren and eased to a 3-0 win. Emma Grant then played Ben Porter. An up and down opener which either could have took but it was Ben who held to lead. Both were more improved in leg two Emma the more consistent and finishing well to to level the match. Ben battled on but Emmas form was firm, a couple of nervy attempts to finish first but third attempt saw Emma make no mistake and won the game 2-1 which still leaves her in fifth spot. The final game of the night saw Tina Willicombe take on Di Jenkins. After a long tense leg one, which saw both miss their doubles several times, it was Di who emerged to take double one to lead. That spurred Di into action in a bid to raise her game. Tina was hanging in there waiting for the slip up but Di was solid this time and 34 in two darts put Di 2-0 up. Tina battled back in leg three and had chances to pull one back but a miss too many gave Di the chance to seal things. But Di missed two and Tina picked off the double one to salvage a point. A good win for Di who stays in sixth.

Round-up for week ending October 19

Boston Standard Premier League

After a week off, the action resumed. Getting things under way were Jamie Robson and Dan Martin. Jamie started the more consistent and soon opened up a 1-0 lead. That soon turned into a 2-0 advantage. Dan raised his game in leg three and pulled one back. Jamie then extended his lead to 3-1 with a steady leg. Leg five was the best for Jamie rattling off ton, ton, ton, 45 and 56 in three darts for a 4-1 win and lifting him up to third spot. The second game of the night saw Graham Sharp take on Harry Lee. Harry looked comfortable in the opening leg but poor finishing let Graham sneak in to take the leg. Graham upped his game in leg two and took it in 19 darts to lead 2-0. Harry responded in the next game and pulled a leg back. Then Graham nearly blew the next leg after missing a 120 checkout and missing tops with another six darts. Harry had one dart to pinch it but missed and Graham held on to lead 3-1. Harry hit back with an 18-darter to pull another back. A good leg followed from both but Graham was first to the finish and checked well to take the match 4-2. Next into action was Bob Mountain and Debra Royal. Both were steady in leg one and it was Bob who just edged it. A cracking leg from Deb in leg two picking off scores of ton, 60 a 180, 97 and 64 game shot in two darts for a 14-darter. Both were firing at their best in leg three. Bob was first to the finish and pickled off a 68 checkout. And it was non-stop from them both in leg four. Deb left 81 but Bob was hot on the doubles and picked off 74 to lead 3-1. Bob just had the edge in the next leg and finished well again to take the game 4-1. That good win for Bob took him to second place. The fourth game was the closest of the night. Martyn Palmer and Derek Johnson battled it out. Martyn hit a maximum in leg one but that didn’t deter Derek as he banged in 140 and ton to keep the pressure on Martyn. And it worked as Martyn missed his double and Derek stepped in to pick off 64 in three darts. Both battled in leg two and it was Derek who was finishing well and took a 2-0 lead. Both continued their good scoring in the next leg but Martyn was not on form at the business end and Derek was still picking off the doubles of and made it 3-0. Martyn found the double spot in leg four and pulled one back. The fifth leg was the best leg of the match both banging the scores in. Derek picked of a 156 followed by 139 to leave double eight. Martyn missed an 82 finish. Derek stepped up to win the match but missed his chance and Martyn just picked off 32 in three darts. So back to 3-2. And that spurred Martyn in to great form, hitting 100, 140, 134, 102 and 25 in two arrows for a 14-darter to level the match setting up a nervy decider. Both matched each other well score for score, Martyn having the arrows left 40 as Derek left 106. But Martyn held his nerve to pick tops of in two darts to snatch victory. A good game from Derek and despite the loss, a valuable three points. That win for Martyn lifted him to top slot for the first time, but can he hold on to it?

To the oche next were Daley Richardson and Tony Hillyard. Daley won the bull and with some steady tons picked up the opener. The next three legs were very close but it was Tony who was checking out well and soon went 3-1 up. Daley responded well and pulled one back. A good leg from Tony followed but he nearly blew it with some lose finishing, Daley had one chance but missed and Tony stepped in this time double two in one dart for a 4-1 win. The final game of the night was between Graham Sharp and Dave Hasnip. Dave on good form started in great form picking of 140 followed by a 180 and soon led. Graham responded with a 180 in leg two and consistent good scores saw Graham draw level. A steady leg from both in the next, Graham just having the edge thanks to a couple of bounce-outs from Dave. Graham missed a 112 finish but next throw he picked off 20 in one dart to lead 2-1. Dave then levelled the match hitting a 136 to just miss double 19 for a 155 and picked off the finish with Graham trailing. Graham got his form back for leg five as Dave again found the wires for a couple more bounce-outs that eased Graham to a 3-2 lead. Graham kept the pressure on Dave as both scored well. It was Graham’s night though as Dave again had a couple more bounce outs, costly too but Graham was hitting the red bit consistently. Graham missed the bull for a 122 and then Dave missed his shot of 48 and Graham stepped in to finish on 25 in two darts to take a big win. Dave now is fifth but just two points behind the leader with a game in hand. Graham moved out of the bottom two and moves up to seventh.

Lincs Racing Championsship

Rob Scrupps took on Mick Flynn in the first game of the night. Mick was off to a flying start hitting ton, 140, ton, 97, a “no score” and 64 in two darts to lead. Mick was too strong in the next and checked out on 85 for a 2-0 lead. Rob’s steady form came back and pulled on back. Leg four was really close but Rob had the edge and checked well to level the match, but Mick got his form back and eased to a 3-2 victory. Pedro Pete Silva and Dennis Turner had a good long battle going all the way and Pete held his nerve in the decider and picked off 32 in one to take victory 3-2. Next up were Kev Dickinson and Rick Woods. They also battled out a five-legger, both having chances for victory. But it was Rick’s night as he found the winning double in leg five for a 3-2 win. Mick Flynn was back to the oche this time up against Dick Taylor. Mick won the bull, a good opener from both players, Dick picked off a ton to leave 93 but a brilliant 133 finish from Mick gave him the early lead. Another good leg from both players followed. Dick was first to the doubles but missed, then Mick missed and Dick didn’t miss double eight and it was 1-1. Mick and Dick continued their good form in leg three, Mick reached the double first and in one picked off 32 to lead. Dick battled back but missed a 90 finish and Mick pounced on 64 in three darts to win 3-1 that win moved Mick to the top of the table and top average of the night of 20.49. Dennis Turner was also back to the oche for a re-arranged match against Pete Johnson. Both were scoring steady in the first three legs but both were off on the doubles and it was Dennis who emerged into a 2-1 lead. A scrappy fourth leg, but Pete just edged it and found the double to level the game. Both matched each other, but Dennis got an early lead and was first to the finish, but Dennis could not find the double bed and Pete stepped in finishing on tops and picked up his second and good win. Young Jim Birtwhistle was next on. He faced Rob Scrupps, back for another game. Both were on and in good form and it was a case of who could hit the doubles first. It was Rob who came up trumps and took victory 3-0. The last game of the night saw Elaine Cork take on Pete Johnson. Elaine was in good form and Pete battled hard too. Elaine picked off double 16 in one to take the opener. Pete responded with a good leg and a 64 finish saw Pete level the match. Back came Elaine, steady form and a 121 to leave 32 was enough tio take the lead again. The fourth leg saw Elaine bang in two tons and 81 to leave 177 after 12 darts with Pete trailing. But Pete battled all the way and Elaine was struggling to finish the match off. And as Pete caught Elaine up, he also could not find the elusive double to level. Elaine got another shot and held well to take a good victory 3-1. So with these results tonight Kev drops to second and Mick moves up to first. Pedro moves to third and Rick stays in fourth and Bob Birwhistle who didn’t play drops down to fifth, still very tight though.

John Smiths Challenge League

League leader George Harness took on third placed Lee Dickinson in the first match of the night. George was just the steadier in the opening leg and a fine 52 finish saw George into the lead. Lee raised his game in leg two and pushed George all the way but both were a miss on the doubles but young hand George was first to hold and went 2-0 up. The third leg was again close and could have gone either way but George found the double to give him the win 3-0 and remains unbeaten while for Lee it was his first loss. Match two saw Bryan Robson and Richard Attwell battle out a good close match. Richard was back from having hand troubles and picked off a 136 to leave 41 but Bryan was up for the job and picked off a cracking 98 finish to take the lead. Richard didn’t get a shot at the doubles in leg one but had several in leg two and just couldn’t pick ’em off and Bryan nipped in to take the second leg. Leg three was another good scoring game both dart for dart. Bryan hit 83 to leave 32. Richard missed a 63 finish and one dart from Bryan was enough to wrap up the match 3-0. Up for action and to the oche next were Emma Grant and Richard Wakefield. An up and down leg from both players saw Emma hit 124 to leave 4. Richard left 57 both then missed but Emma returned to pick off double one for the lead. Emma sealed the win in leg two as Richard let Emma in missing his doubles again. Richard to the third leg to pull a point back, but a good win for Emma to stay in fifth place. The last newcomer to come into the Friday night league is Tom Nuttall. Tom made his debut against Lee Dickinson. A nervy start for Tom in leg one as Lee eased to a 1-0 lead. The next leg saw Tom find some form and steadier scoring to push Lee all the way, but Tom missed 54 to level and Lee held to finish on 15 in two darts. The third leg was the best leg from Lee, picking off scores of ton, 135 back to back to leave 81 after 15 darts. Tom responded with 120, 78 to put pressure on and it worked as Lee bust on 20 four times and after busting on 74 Tom finally picked it of to get his first point, but that 2-1 win for Lee moved him to fourth just a few behind the leaders. An all-woman clash was up next between Angie Upsall and Diane Jenkins. A good scoring game from both ladies a ton and an 89 from Angie set up a 40 finish and Angie picked it off to lead. Di upped her game in leg two and eased to level the match. So to a decider. Di set off to a good start with 93 but Angie’s back to back 92s followed by a couple of 60s eased Angie to 120 with Di back on 257. Another 60 followed to leave 60 but Angie ran out of steam and could not finish it of and Di battle down and picked of 36 in one for victory 2-1. The next match was between Ali Royal and Adam Kemp. A couple of tons eased Adam to the finish but it was Alison who battled back and could hit the double to take the leg. It was the same story in leg two, Adam out scoring Ali but its doubles that count and Ali made them count and sealed the win. Adam never gave up and continued to score well and picked up a vital point. But a good win for Ali and she moved up to ninth. The final game of the night saw Bryan Robson return to the oche, facing new boy Tom Nuttall back for his second game of the season. An nervy erratic game from both in leg one, Tom first to the doubles but missed and Bryan sneaked in to lead. A better leg from both followed this time Tom found the double to level. Tom had the arrows and started with 73. Bryan replied with a ton, steady scores followed until Bryan upped the ante picking off scores of 81, 140 to leave 79 after 18 darts with Tom trailing on 205, but then the wheels fell off as Bryan couldnt find a double for 8 throws and Tom gradually caught up but missed his first chance and with a big sigh Bryan picked of the 16 finish for victory. That important winning leg moved Bryan to second place he also had top average of 17.27 and top checkout for the night of 98.

Round-up for week ending October 12

No matches programmed

Round-up for week ending October 5

For the first time in 20 years the Shodfriars Friday Night Individual Dart League had to move venue, due to the Shodfriars Hall Club being sold. The new venue is the sister club Boston Snooker Centre in Artillery Row. Despite the move, all players were happy with the new venue and it did not affect the standard of darts or calibre and turnout of the players.

Boston Standard Premier League

The opening match saw Dave Hasnip take on Debra Royal. A 102 finish from Dave secured the opener, followed by 71 as Deb left 64. Deb still pushed Dave in leg three but Dave was in top form and picked off 32 in one dart for a 3-0 lead. Deb then clicked into gear and rattled in 18 and 17 dart legs to pull back to 3-2. And she kept the form going but Dave matched Deb all the way and finished on 55 for an 18-darter for a 4-2 victory. He is still unbeaten and moved back up to second place. Second game of the night was between Jamie Robson and Daley Richardson. Jamie is just starting to click and getting more consistent. He raced into a 3-0 lead. Daley was not far behind in the legs. Daley then found his form and picked off the doubles and pulled the next two legs back. But Jamie found his best leg of the night in the next one — an 18-darter as Jamie finished on 115 for victory and moved him up to fifth. Up to the oche for action next was Tony Hillyard and Kev Lenton. Kev took the opening leg only to see Tony hit back in leg two. Tony extended his lead in the next leg. Leg four was a cracker from both. Tony left 170 after 12 darts and Kev left 76. A width of a wire denied Tony the top checkout of 170, and Kev stepped in to level the match. In the next leg Tony was first to the finish and checked out well to lead 3-2. Tony was flying high in leg six when picking off 123, 100, 125, 1178, 19 and 16 in one dart for a 16-darter to wrap up a 4-2 victory. Graham Sharp took on Bob Mountain in the next contest. An up and down game from both. Finishes of 92, 66, and 112 helped Graham on the way to a first win of 4-2. Defending champion Mrtyn Palmer was in good form against Harry Lee. Martyn raced into a 3-0 lead and 4-0 looked on the cards, but Harry picked off a 180 to help Harry pull one leg back. Martyn missed his doubles but he wasn’t ruffled and hit a 180 and a 116 finish for a 15-darter for a 4-1 victory putting him up to second in the table. The final game of the night was a really good match between Derek Johnson and Daley Richardson. The first leg was just edged by Daley when then went 2-0 up as he picked off 345 in just eight darts. Undeterred, Derek battled on and found his form with a 19-darter. Daley responded in style by picking off 85, 180, 81, 125 and 30 in two darts for a 14-darter to lead 3-1. Again Derek responded with steady darts and good finishing in legs five and six to pull back to 3-3. So to a deciding leg. Daley won the bull and just picked off the bigger shots and finished on 20 in one dart for a 4-3 win as Derek waited for a chuck on 116.

Lincs Racing Championship

It was good to see Rob Scrupps back in the league. Rob took on Kev Dickinson for the first game of the night in an up and down game from both players. Doubles separated the two as it went to the fifth deciding leg, and Rob started in style picking off 171 and good form left him on 95 after 15 darts with Kev struggling behind. But Rob could not pick off his double for the win and let Kev get back into it, and take the win 3-2. Elaine Cork and Pedro Silva were next to the oche. Very close in the opening leg, Elaine having three darts at the double after Pedro missed. But he didn’t miss the next attempt and led 1-0. Pedro was in charge in leg two and eased to a 2-0 lead. But Elaine battled hard in leg three and just missed 56 finish, but Pedro held on 60 checkout for the 3-0 win. League leader Bob Birtwhistle then took on older brother Jimmy Birtwhistle. Bob started the stronger but slowed up at the end of the leg and a ton-plus at the right time from Jimmy set up a finish which he took to lead. Leg two was closer but Jimmy’s experience helped him at the finish and 44 in two darts was 2-0 up. Bob then upped his form and soon raced to 90, but Jimmy was with him and left 32. But Bob picked off a 90 finish the highest of the night to pull one back. Jimmy not rattled held well in the last for a 3-1 win. Game four was between Redvers Dickinson and Mick Flynn. A really tight game went to a fifth leg which Mick took well to take a 3-2 win with the highest average of 18.12 and a 180 in the match, too. Mick moves up to sixth position. Nephew Kev Dickinson followed up against Dick Taylor. Another close fought contest again another five-legger which Dick took for a 3-2 win and a move up to fifth place, while Kev’s two points and his points from earlier games moved him to top slot. The final game saw Pedro Silva back to the oche and also moving up to second place, after picking up a 3-1 win over Rick Woods, which was his first loss, in a good match.

John Smiths Challenge League

There were nine matches this week. Tina Willicombe picked up her second win as she beat Susie Watson 2-1 in the opening match. Game two saw Lee Dickinson take on Angie Upsall, Lee just edging it 2-1. League leader George Harness maintained his unbeaten run only just though as George won 2-1 against Susie Watson. Angie returned to the oche to face Daniel Flynn another close match that went 2-1 to Daniel, with him getting the top average of 13.75. Bryan Robson is the one to watch this season as he is climbing up the table quite quickly. Bryan took on Chris Limb and won 3-0 and also took on Ben Porter for another 3-0 win. These six points moved him up to fourth position. Alison Royal and Louise Charalambou had a really close battle but it was Ali who took the win of 2-1 to move her up to 10^th position. Diane Jenkins moved up the table to seventh position thanks to a good win over bottom of the table Darren Bierley. The final game of the night, which didn’t go on until about 10.45pm, saw Chris Limb and Emma Grant at the oche. Throw for throw most of the time apart from when Chris got zero after throwing three darts. Em just the better at finishing and checked out on 40, and leg two one dart at 26 put Em up 2-0. Chris had his chances though just like in the last leg, but Em held on after both players had numerous darts at double one to win 3-0.

NOTE: There are no matches on Friday October 12 to avoid a clash with finals night for the Old Leake Darts League. There will be a committee meeting on October 19. All elected representatives should attend at 7pm prompt.

Round-up for week ending September 28

Boston Standard Premier League

First up to the oche to get proceedings under way were Tony Holland and Harry Lee. The first leg was steady, Tony having the edge to lead. Tony then upped his game and rattled off 18 ,20 and 20-dart legs to wrap up a good 4-0 win and the highest average for the night with a 25.05. It was a win that lifted Tony to the top of the table. Next up were Bob Mountain and Martyn Palmer, the latter looking to get his winning runs back on track after two defeats already. But Bob had other ideas. He started the stronger and took the opening leg. Then Bob picked off a 180 as Martyn was in ton mode. Martyn missed his 41 finish and Bob went two-up by picking off 90 in three darts. Martyn picked off a 180 in leg three with Bob in hot pursuit. But poor finishing by Martyn let Bob in for a 3-0 lead. Martyn was facing defeat and raised his game as champions do. And 18 darts later he got one back. Leg five was a cracker from both. Martyn left 239 after nine darts to Bob’s reply of 60, 140, 140, leaving 161. But Bob had six loose darts and Martyn pounced to pull another back. Bob was battling in leg six but Martyn was in the zone and banged in a 14-darter, finishing on 66 in two darts to level the match. The deciding leg was really close and tense both feeling the pressure, but first to the finish first was Martyn. He picked off 68 in two darts to pick up a great 4-3 comeback win. After that result Martyn moved up to fourth and Bob up to second. The third game of the night saw Jamie Robson take on Kev Lenton. This was a close fought match. Both players were up and down on their form, but it was Jamie that was more consistent and was checking out well and ran out a 4-2 winner, and picked off a 70 finish, the night’s highest at the right time as well as a 180. The last game of the night was between Derek Johnson and Tony Holland. Tony brought his good form from his earlier match and Derek matched him all the way. A 180 with his first throw set the standard which Tony maintained a long with his finishing as Derek left good finishes but didn’t get a look in as Tony ran out with another 4-0 victory to extend his lead to five points.

Lincs Racing Championship

Rick Woods moved up to second spot. In the opening game of the night he played in a cracking match with Redvers Dickinson. Both players were in great form but Rick was checking out superbly and ran out a 3-1 winner with the night’s best average of 20.32. Later in the evening, Redvers was back in action. This time it was father versus son up against Kev Dickinson. Another good match saw both matching each other and it went to the deciding leg. Redvers had the edge and was first to the finish but couldn’t finish it off and Kev nipped in with a 49 finish to take the match 3-2. This win moved Kev to third just above his dad in fourth spot. Dick Taylor and Pedro Silva also played a good close match, but it was Dick who had the upper hand this time and pulled off a 3-1 victory. A 60 checkout was the highest of the night. Mick Flynn took on Jimmy Birtwhistle. The opening leg was well-contested, both scoring consistently. Mick had the first pop at the double but missed tops, and Jimmy stepped in with a great 68 finish to lead. Jimmy had the arrows in leg two and kept his good form as did Mick. Again Mick was down to the finish first leaving 92 after 15 darts. Some loose darts let Jimmy close in but then both missed their doubles but Jimmy held on next throw to lead 2-0. Both still kept the high scoring going. Mick picked off a 137 to leave double 1 but “mad house” got him and Jimmy was the better checker on the night and finished on 40 in two darts to take a great 3-0 win, Jim’s first of the season. Bob Birtwhistle remains top of league. He had to take on Elaine Cork who pushed the league leader all the way, and took the opening leg. Bob took the next to level at 1-1. A 140 in leg three for Elaine just gave her the edge and she checked out well to go in front again. Bob responded in style picking of a 17-darter to level again. So it was all on the deciding leg and the momentum was with Bob as Elaine could not find the trebles and Bob eased to 48 and checked out in three darts to take the match 3-2.

John Smiths Challenge League

The opening game saw league leader George Harness take on Chris Limb. The first leg was close but George held on at the finish as he picked off 40 in two darts. George raised his game in the next two legs and Chris could not respond this time and George took the match 3-0 with the highest average 18.32 and highest finish of 57 for the night. That also extended George’s lead at the top to four points. Next into action was Tina Willicombe and Darren Bierley. A tight close match, all about who could hit the doubles as both missed several chances for points. Tina was the one that found them as she picked up her first win of the season winning 2-1. Adam Kemp moved up to fourth spot when winning both his matches. Adam first played Bryan Robson. The latter had his chances but Adam checked out the better to win 2-1. Later Adam played Ben Porter. Another close match again saw lots of missed doubles. But Adam took those that were taken for a 3-0 win. Darren Bierley was back in action up against Daniel Flynn. It was Daniel Flynn who was more consistent and found the doubles to won 3-0. Alison Royal picked up her second win of the season as she took on Di Jenkins. Both battled hard at scoring and finishing but Ali was the more consistent and took the match 2-1. The final game of the night saw Bryan Robson back in action, taking on Richard Wakefield. Bryan was in fine form in leg one picking up a ton and 140 back-to-back to take the first leg. Richard battled back in leg two as Bryan again hit two ton-pluses back-to-back. But Richard failed to hit the double and Bryan found his to lead 2-0. The final leg again was close, but Bryan had the edge and checked out first time to take the match 2-1.

Round-up for week ending September 21

Boston Standard Premier League

Two 68 checkouts at the right time and under pressure saw Daniel Martin beat Kev Lenton 4-3 in the opening match. The second game of the night saw Tony Hillyard battle with Derek Johnson. Derek started with a flyer a 16-darter to lead. Tony hit back in the second leg. Tony then went on to lead 3-1. Derek responded to take the score to 3-2. Derek then missed his chance to level and Tony stepped in to take the match 4-2, a result that moved Tony up to fifth spot, Tony also was the only one to hit a 180 on the night. The next match was a cracking game between Martyn Palmer and Dave Hasnip, both scoring very consistently. But it was Dave who was the hotter on the night and checked out very well to take the match 4-2 and to move to the top of the league. He is still unbeaten. He also got a 24.28 average, the highest for the night. Derek Johnson was back to the oche this time up against Jamie Robson. A good battle from both players and it went to a deciding leg. Derek had the edge all the way but could not find the 30 finish that allowed Jamie to clinch his first win by a 4-3 margin. The final game of the night saw another seven-legger, between Debra Royal and Graham Sharp. Deb took the opener against the arrows finishing on 80. Graham responded with a 17 darter and then took leg 3 to lead 2-1. Lax finishing from both in the fourth which Deb took to level. Graham then took the lead again. Deb hit back as Graham missed his chance to win. So last leg Deb was the steadier and wrapped up in 20 darts for a 4-3 win and moved Deb up to 2nd and push Graham to the bottom.

Lincs Racing Championship

Jimmy Birtwhistle made his debut in the first game of the night against Rick Woods. Rick was in good form and took advantage of Jimmy’s slow start. Rick checked out on 82 for the night’s highest finish. Jimmy found his range and matched Rick but the latter was to solid and led 2-0. Rick was on a roll and soon wrapped things up for a 3-0 win. Match two saw Pete Johnson take on Jimmy’s brother Bob Birtwhistle. Both contestants played a good first leg. And Pete just edged it. Leg two was just as close. This time Bob took it. Pete missed his chance. Bob was just the better in the next leg and led 2-1. The fourth leg was fine until they got to the doubles, Bob “no scored” seven times and Pete caught up but also struggled to finish. But Bob held on next chuck to run out a 3-1 winner. Next up were Elaine Cork and Mick Flynn. Elaine pushed Mick all the way, but Mick finished well and picked up a 3-0 win as Elaine sat on the doubles. Mick’s average of 20.04 was the highest for the night. The final game saw Kev Dickinson take on Jimmy Birtwhistle, back to the fold for his second match. Jimmy played much better this time around but Kev was in the mood and soon led 2-0. Jimmy missed his chance in leg three for a point, so Kev took his chance for a 3-0 win.

John Smiths Challenge League

Starting the night’s action were Ben Porter and Louise Charalambou. Ben eased into the lead with a cracking 98, the highest start of the night. Not so easy in leg two as Lou got going and pushed Ben all the way and left 58. But Ben pounced on 36 to take the leg and lead. Louise was not going to lose 3-0 as her consistency kept her ahead and checked out on 36 to pull a point back. Young George Harness looks the man to beat. George had the night’s top average 15.65 as he beat Tina Willicombe 3-0. Tina played fairly well but George checked out well. Next up were Darren Bierley and Lee Dickinson. Lee was still in winning ways in the first two legs and soon led 2-0. Darren battled back well in leg three but missed his chance at 65 and Lee picked off the winning double for a 3-0 victory. Adam Kemp and Richard Wakefield had a close match and everything hinged on the finish in all three legs. Ultimately it went to a decider that Adam took for a 2-1 win. It was the battle of the girls next, Angie Upsall taking on Susie Watson. The first was close, and both had shots to take the lead but Suzy found the double first to lead 1-0. Suzy was just the stronger in leg two and finished on 54 to lead 2-0. The last leg was a repeat of leg one but this time Angie picked of the double for a point as Suzy won 2-1. The seventh game of the night was a good match between Daniel Flynn and Alsion Royal. Ali outscored Daniel in leg one, but Ali’s double trouble continued again this week after four throws at the finish, Daniel left 70 and checked out in three darts to lead. Undeterred, Ali battled on and kept her scoring going and this time no mistakes Ali levelled. The last leg the best from both. This time in a tight game Ali left 63, but Daniel had hit 96 earlier to leave 32 and with one dart took the victory 2-1 to carry on his winning ways. The final game of the night saw Emma Grant take on Bryan Robson. The latter’s game of the season. Both started well but it was Bryan who picked of the double first. Emma picked of a 140 in the second that put her in control. But Emma messed up her finish and Bryan led 2-0. Emma still battled on and managed to pick of the finish to pull one back but it was Bryan first victory of 2-1.

Note to all players: The number 11 player slot occupied by Damien Hatfield in Division Two has now been taken over by Jimmy Birtwhistle. The bye in Division Three has been taken up by Chris Limb and the number 10 spot (Richard Parker) has been taken over by Bryan Robson. There is still a slot in Division Three if anyone is interested and Divison One has possibly two positions left if anybody is interested due to people dropping out because of other commitments. The closing date will be the October 6. Please contact Emma Grant for Division Three on 01205 352990 or Graham Sharp for Division One on 01205 369018.

Round-up for week ending September 14

Boston Standard Premier League

What an opening match for week three. Debra Royal took on defending champion Martyn Palmer and exerted pressure right from the off. It worked as Martyn missed his first shot at the double as Deb stepped in to lead. Both were at a finish after 12 darts in leg two, this time Deb missed the chance and Martyn levelled. A 114 checkout in leg three saw Deb retake the lead. Martyn missed tops in the next leg, allowing Deb to calmly check out on 68 to lead 3-1. Martyn rallied back in the next with an 18-darter as Deb left 81. Deb kicked off leg six with scores of 140, 100, pressurising Martyn which gave Deb a lead. But Martyn hit back with 100, 140 to leave 76 and Deb was left with left 14 from a 104 finish. Martyn missed and left Deb to pick off double four to secure an impressive 4-2 victory. You have to go back to February 2006 for the last time Martyn lost a game — the end of a truly an impressive run. Deb’s average was 23.24 with her also taking the highest checkout of the night on 114. Newly-promoted Daley Richardson was making his debut in the Premier League. Daley faced the experienced hard-fighting Kev Lenton. An impressive start in leg one saw Daley ease to one up. Daley kept his form in leg two as Kev battled and waited for the slip-up. But Daley was strong and held on to lead 2-0. But Kev ground back with some good consistent scoring and checked out well to pull one back. Kev levelled things by taking leg four. Daley had the arrows in the fifth and was back in the lead. Both Kev and Daley scored highly in leg six and it was a case of “to and fro” at the doubles as both missed a couple of early chances, but Daley found the double bed to pull up his first win of the season taking a 4-2 win having an 20.60 average. Bob Mountain then took on Tony Holland. There was a very tight opening leg, both hitting 140 at the right time to leave 48 and 49. But Bob had first pop and picked off 48 to lead 1-0. Leg two was just as close, Tony was first to the finish and checked out in one dart on 32 to level things up. Going with the arrows again in leg three, Bob picking off 60 in two darts as Tony left 32. In leg four Tony was scoring the higher. And with no messing about at the finish, Tony levelled it again. It looked like going with the arrows again but Bob failed to check out on 86. Here, Tony made no mistake with an excellent 95 finish in two darts to take the lead for the first time. Leading 3-2, Tony then had the darts, scoring 140, 100, 60, 60, 124 to Bob’s 125, 60, 125, 80, 48, leaving 63. But Tony held on with a good first dart at 24 to pick up a good 4-2 win and an 16-darter. Tony’s average was 24.14 (best on the night) to Bob’s 23.20.

Lincs Racing Championship

Dick Taylor and Dennis Turner got the night’s action under way. It was Dennis who took the initiative as Dick missed his chances. This obviously kicked Dick into action as he picked off the scores and collected a 70 finish, the highest of the night, to leave Dennis way back on 265 and to level the match. With momentum on his side, Dick continued his form as Dennis faltered at the end of leg three and Dick picked off 40 in two darts to lead 2-1. Dennis battled hard in the next but Dick was just too handy for him and picked off another 70 finish to wrap up the match the match with an 3-1 victory and Dennis first lost. Dick’s average of 17.51 was the night’s highest. Rick Woods and Elaine Cork were up next, both their first night at the oche, A nervy opener for both, but it was Elaine who held on first to take a 1-0 lead. That settled Elaine and she played consistently and soon made it 2-0. That must have got to Rick who picked up his form to edge leg three and pull one back. That settled Rick down and got better to level the match 2-2. Both were really up for it in the decider. After nine darts apiece, both sat on 261. Rick then hit a great 140, Elaine trying but missing the trebles. Rick was setting up the finish as Elaine powered back and left double four as Rick missed 20. But Rick stepped in to take a good match from both 3-2. Rick’s average was 16.30. Mick Flynn then took on Pete Johnson. Both fired well in the opener, but both misfired at the finish. Mick got his timing back to take the opener. Mick was just the stronger in leg two. There were no slips this time and he checked out well to lead 2-0. Pete battled back as he always does but could not nail the finish as Mick gave him a shot. So Mick wrapped it up on eight for a 3-0 victory with an average of 14.31. The last game saw Elaine Cork back to the oche, this time against Kev Dickinson. Both were steady at the start and both were shaky at the finish but Elaine was the cooler and held on to lead 1-0. Same again from both in leg two and again it was Elaine who held firm to take the spoils. Kev was banging them in in leg three and Elaine replied, but the doubles were hard to find again for Kev and Elaine ripped in to take a great 3-0 win with an average of 14.88.

John Smiths Challenge League

To the oche first were Lee Dickinson and Alison Royal. Ali struggled to get going in leg one as Lee surged to the finish. But a couple of misses let Ali back in. However, he just missed and Lee made no mistake this time and checked out to lead. Ali raised her game this time and pushed Lee all the way. She was first to the finish but missed double 15 and Lee checked out on 42 in two darts to lead 2-0. Lee pushed on in leg three only to see Ali fight back. As Lee missed his first chance, Ali had the chance to pull one back but could not get that double, and Lee picked off 18 to wrap up a 3-0 win with an average of 14.59, the night’s highest. The next match was going to be a tough match for George Harness as he took on Angie Upsall. George showed his form and eased to a 1-0 lead. George battled hard in leg two and left 94 with Angie not far behind. George could not finish it off. Angie rallied back and once there also couldn’t finish. Both had several chances to steal it but it was George who held first to lead 2-0. Angie then battled back in leg three and left 36 but George picked off a superb 74 finish in two darts to wrap up a 3-0 victory and inflict Angie’s first loss. George picked up highest finish for night with 74. Susie Watson picked up a 3-0 victory but it could have been different as her opponent Darren Bierley matched her score for score. Both scoring well but they both struggled to finish, but Susie held on best for victory. Next up was Daniel Flynn and Tina Willicombe. A good opening leg from Daniel saw him race into a 1-0 lead. Daniel maintained his strong form in leg two and managed to finish first. Tina battled on in leg three as Daniel scored well again. But double trouble struck again for Dan and Tina should have taken advantages but couldn’t do it and Daniel found double one for a 3-0 win. Emma Grant kept her winning run going as she took on Adam Kemp. Emma took a close fought first leg and did the same in leg two as Adam missed his chances. Adam battled back in the third leg, checking out at the first time of asking to pull one back as Emma took the match 2-1. Match five saw Ben Porter and Diane Jenkins battle out a good three-legger. Ben took the opening leg but Diane fought back in leg two and picked off 32 in one dart to level the match. So to a decider. Both matched each other dart for dart, and it was Di who got to the finish first but could not pick off tops. Then Ben missed 28. Di missed again, but only just, but Ben in one took the match 2-1, Another nip and tuck match followed between Richard Wakefield and Louise Charalambou, both scoring steadily but both equally could not find the doubles. Louise took the opener and finished well in the second to take a 2-0 lead. Richard kept going and was rewarded in the third leg as Louise ran out her first 2-1 win. The final game of the night saw Chris Limb take on Tina Willicombe who was back for more action. Tina was edged the first leg and was first to the doubles with a bit of a lead and should have sealed it. But it was Chris who finished on 16 to lead. Leg two saw both players score solidly but none of them wanted to win it. But this time, Chris found his double to lead this match. The best leg was the last leg, both scoring well. Tina just kept in front, Tina gave Chris a chance at a finish but double five was elusive and Tina picked off 19 in three darts for a consolation leg, Chris winning 2-1.

Due to Shodfriars Hall being sold it has been proposed that the Shodfriars Friday Night League will move to Boston Snooker Centre in Artillery Row at the side of Matalan. The last matches up Shodfriars will be played on September 28. The following week (October 5), matches will be played at Boston Snooker Centre. We hope that everybody will continue to play in the league as this is beyond the control of the committee. Any queries don’t hestitate to call Graham Sharp 01205 369018 or Emma Grant on 01205 352990.

Round-up for week ending September 7

Boston Standard Premier League

Reigning champion Martyn Palmer began the defence of his title with a grand performance against last year’s runner-up Graham Sharp. Martyn started in emphatic fashion with scores of 140, 60, 180, 45 and 76 (checkout) for a 15 darts leg and then followed with a 18-darter. Leg three saw the same onslaught as Martyn powered to 66 after 12 darts and missed the opportunity for an 14-darter. At the same time, Graham found his form and best leg and as Martyn failed to finish again Graham checked out to pull one leg back. But Martyn did enough in legs 4 and 5 to run out an easy 4-1 win. Martyn got the night’s highest average with a figure of 25.48 and hit a 180 as well.

Newly promoted Daniel Martin took on Derek Johnson. Both of them were on their first outing in the Premier League. The match was very close. Both missed a few doubles, but it was Daniel who emerged a 4-1 victor.

Third match of the night saw Bob Mountain face Tony Hillyard. First two legs were nip and tuck but Bob held on well to lead 2-0. Both upped their form in the next leg but it was Bob who just edged it to lead 3-0. The fourth leg was a cracking leg from both Bob and Tony. The latter hit scores of 140, 140, 100, 98 to leave 20. Bob responded with 100, 85, 61, 100 and while Tony waited to pounce on 20 Bob picked off a brilliant 155 checkout (highest of the night) to take the match 4-0 with an average of 23.57.

Tony Holland made it a winning return to the league as he battled it out with Debra Royal in a hard-fought match. Tony took the win 4-3. Tony Hillyard was back to the oche with a toughie against Harry Lee. A good match from them both, Harry having his chances, but Tony held on well to win 4-1 despite Harry hitting two 180s. The last game of the night saw Dave Hasnip play Tony Holland in another cracking game where both players matched each other score for score. Dave finished well as Tony missed his chances. Dave ran out with a 4-2 win.

Lincs Racing Champions League

Only one match in this section was played due to postponements and holidays etc. That match was battled out by Dennis Turner and Bob Birtwhistle. The first two legs were shared. Leg three was a bit scrappy but Dennis took the lead when checking out on 48. Bob bounced back superbly as he picked off a score of a 158 finish (highest checkout so far) to level the match. That set up a tightly-fought fifth leg, both of them showing a few nerves but at the business end of the match it was Dennis who picked the winning double 10 for victory 3-2.

John Smith’s Challenge League

Week two’s matches were kicked off by Lee Dickinson and Tina Willicombe. Lee took the opening leg but Tina battled back to level the match, but Lee was just the more consistent in the deciding leg and took victory by a 2-1 margin. Angie Upsall kept her winning run going in a close match against Chris Limb. Chris had chances but Angie picked up a 3-0 win. The third game of the night saw Richard Attwell play Adam Kemp. Adam pushed Richard all the way, but Richard found the doubles to pick up a 3-0 win.

Next up was George Harness against Darren Bierley. George missed doubles but eventually took a 1-0 lead. Darren responded in leg two and fought back to level. George upped his game to run out a 2-1 winner.Diane Jenkins and Richard Wakefield were next to the oche to grind it out as both struggled to finish. The scoring was steady. It was a game that could have gone either way, but only one winner is allowed and it was Diane who came out on top with a 3-0 win.

Match six was between Daniel Flynn and Ben Porter. Double trouble for both Dan and Ben in leg one meant that double one was finally found by Ben. No such problems in leg two as both scored a lot better and just two darts for Daniel to level it on 37. Leg three was another steady scoring match. Dan did marginally better and finished quickly for a victory of 2-1. Up for action next were Emma Grant and Louise Charalambou. And action there was, steady scoring from both, only to be let down by the elusive doubles. Emma took the first leg and best leg. Louise got a good lead in leg two, but could not finish. But Emma did and led by two legs. The final leg was again all on the double but Louise managed to grab the leg. Emma was the winner, 2-1.

The penultimate game was the best game of the night between Alison Royal and Susie Watson. Ali and Susie both scored well in leg one. Both got to the finish at the same time, but it was Ali to strike first to lead. After 15 darts in leg two Ali left 150 with Susie still a ton behind, Ali stuttered at the finish as Susie closed in but Ali found the double 10 to lead 2-0. Susie found her form in the last leg and edged it out to pull a leg back. So Ali took the match 2-1 with an average of 15.33, the division’s highest for night, and Susie with highest checkout of 43.

The final game of the night was between Richard Parker and Chris Limb. Both struggled to find their form in leg one but it was Richard who found himself in front. Leg two saw both raise the bait. Richard finished off on double 9 for victory. And he got stronger and checked on 32 at the first attempt to round of a good 3-0 win.

Chance to play “the Power”

Do you want the chance to play Phil “The Power” Taylor? Well, thanks to Coors Brewery, Worthington’s Smooth Bitter are holding their second annual competition. Last year players from Boston and surrounding areas played off at the Labour Club and the final play-offs at the Sports Bar resulted in eight winners going to Lincoln to play Phil Taylor. This year’s qualifier (the only one in Boston) will be held at the Flying Club on Monday September 17 with a 7pm prompt registration. The qualifiers go to Peterborough to battle out the finals to play Phil. All are welcome. Contact the Flying Club on 01205 353760 to register.

Round-up for week ending August 26

Counting down to start of new campaign

First night fixtures in the Shodfriars Friday Night Individual Darts League for August 31 are as follows

Boston Standard Premier League
7.40pm H Lee v D Martin
8.05pm S Richardson v K Lenton
8.30pm G Sharp v T Holland (postponed)

8.55pm D Hasnip v T Hillyard
9.20pm B Mountain v J Robson
9.45pm D Johnson v D Richardson
10.10pm M Palmer v bye
10.35pm D Royal v bye

Lincs Racing Championship
8.00pm R Dickinson v bye
8.20pm D Taylor v D Hatfield
8.40pm R Woods v E Cork
9.00pm P Silva v P Johnson
9.20pm K Dickinson v N Richardson
9.40pm M Flynn v R Birtwhistle
The slightly restricted number of entries for this sections means players will play each other three times rather than just twice.

John Smith’s Challenge League
7.40pm S Watson v J Webb
8.00pm A Kemp v R Parker
8.20pm T Willicombe v D Bierley (postponed)
8.40pm L Charalambou v R Atwell
9.00pm G Harness v A Royal
9.20pm L Dickinson v B Porrer
9.40pm D Flynn v R Wakefield
10.00pm D Jenkins v E Grant
10.20pm A Upsall v bye

Round-up for week ending August 19

All systems go for new campaign

The Shodfriars Friday night individual darts league is about to start its 20th year—the new campaign toeing the oche on Friday August 31. The league has three divisions: Boston Standard Premier League, Lincs Racing Division Two and John Smith’s Division Three with a ladies section in this division.

Last season the league paid out £2,230 in prize money. This figure will be increased this year as follows:

Boston Standard Premier Division: 1^st, £320; 2^nd, £240; 3^rd, £160; 4^th, £100 (£820 in total).
Lincs Racing Division Two: 1^st, £250; 2^nd, £190; 3^rd, £150; 4^th, £95 (£685 in total).
John Smiths Division Three: 1^st, £220; 2^nd, £170; 3^rd, £130; 4^th, £85; (£605 in total).
Ladies section: 1^st, £115; 2^nd, £75; 3^rd, £55; 4^th, £35 (£280 in total).

The news gets better as the top average and top checkout for each division is now £25 each with the most 180s getting £15. That brings the total prize money to be paid out this season to £2655.

Some more good news is that the bond money each player receives after completing the season has gone up from £15 to £25, and to top it off entry for this season is free. There are still a few places available for all the divisions so don’t miss out. Come and have a go and play at whatever level you are at.

Closing date for entries is Friday August 24. Fixture sheets will be ready to collect on Wednesday August 29 at Shodfriars. Entry forms available at Shodfriars or for more info please contact Graham Sharp on Boston 369018 or secretary Emma Grant on Boston 352990. If anyone is interested, league officials are looking for another sponsor for the ladies section—again interested parties should contact Graham Sharp on the previously mentioned number.