The Telford Snooker League, which started on Wed 14th September this season, found itself short of two teams, both in the third division, which will of course mean byes for some of this seasons matches in that division.

Last seasons first division champions, Anstice A, were at home to another of the challengers for the title last year, Broseley A. A couple of close games in this match but Anstice ran out 4-1 winners. Richy Wade compiled a fine 65 break in his win over Simon McLeod, that score 77-50 to Richy Wade.

Maddocks A started in style, ending the long unbeaten run of LDS A, by the Little Dawley side same margin, 4-1. Ian Eldridge made a 35 clearance for Maddocks, and new signing Tim Hicks was the only winner for the Little Dawley A side.

Shifnal A, at home in a local derby match with Shifnal B, saw the A side take the match 3-2. Angus Way had a fine 48 break, only to see his potential win disappear, as Matt Davies cleared the table with a 43 break, to take the frame on the black by a single point.

New team Audco A, who are mostly made up with the ex-Wellington Billiard Hall A side, started their campaign at home to a very strong Anstice D side. Nigel Wallcroft had a 35 break and missed very few balls that were on, against Alan turner during his win.

A late recruitment to the team for Audco was Mickey Benting, who not having picked up a snooker cue for twelve months, turned in the performance of the evening against Paul Devey.

Paul a very capable player, saw Mickey pot a good blue which would have left Paul needing a snooker, but unfortunately the white ended up snookering Mickey behind the black. After Mickey missed the snooker, Paul potted a super pink and calmly slotted the black into the middle pocket to claim the game, and win the match 3-2.

Dawley A were at home to the newly promoted Maddocks C who acquitted themselves very well, although losing the match by 3-2 to the Dawley side, Three frames to two.

Last but not least, were the second promoted team of last season, Bayley A, who were involved in a local clash with their Bayley E side. Although the A side were classed at home there was no advantage to be had, and the Bayley A side lost 3-2.

In the second division, Anstice B who also went up this season, had the home advantage whilst playing Shifnal F. The Shifnal side fared best in the encounter, winning the match 3-2.

Bayley D, the other promoted side in the second division, were at home in another local derby match, playing Bayley F. The Bayley F team were too strong on this occasion, and only Dave Dudley stopped the whitewash with a 66-34 score line over Paul Maxfield, 4-1 to Bayley F.

Minnesota Fats G visited LDS G, and took four out of the five frames with Wayne weeks starting the winning sequence, and, recording a 23 break during the frame.

Meanwhile Minnesota Fats A will probably find themselves more at home in this division, and that showed in their match, which they won 3-2 when they were at home to Dawley Social B.

The third division welcomed a new team into the fold this season, as Comrades from Bridgnorth entered a side. From all accounts the Comrades enjoyed their return to the Telford League, and although away from home to start the season, they beat the LDS B side 3-2. Paul Easthope from the Dawley side made a nice 31 break in his convincing win over Chris cook

Bayley B at home to Second Club Trench B, formerly Minnesota Fats C, lost their match 3-2. A single point in a closely fought match decided two of the games.

Bayley Q opened their account, when they visited Shifnal D and took four frames from the Shifnal side. Richard Tranter had a 25 break in his match and secured the game on the black ball. S. Chauhan for the Shifnal side won by the greatest margin of the evening when he defeated Pete Smith by 88 to 17 points.

Please note that the rules for late cards will be strictly adhered to this season, and from the first matches we had three results missing. I hope you all enjoy the season, and don’t forget tickets for the presentation evening on Oct 8th will be available from committee members. Please make a note on your scorecards or contact committee members of tickets you require. £3-00 in advance and £3-50 on the door.

Alan Turner    

Alan.Turner@telfordsnooker.com

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