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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.