McFall, McDowell win Blind Pairs

A total of 52 players turned up on Friday night at the Coach Bar to take part in the annual competition.

A thoroughly enjoyable night was had by all who attended.

On Board 1, David McFall and Frank McDowell progressed to the semi-finals by overcoming John Elder and Jimmy Moorehead in the board finale.

Board 2 witnessed Jason Mooney and Rab Lynn overcoming Geoff Wylie and Tina McKenna to book their semi-final place.

Board 3 climaxed with Darnell McCrory and John Greer defeating John Stewart and Irene Lowry.

Finally, Board 4 saw Daniel Thompson and Joe Balmer claim the last semi-final spot with victory over Paul Rock and Deirdre Hamill.

The first semi-final saw David McFall and Frank McDowell claim the victory over Jason Mooney and Rab Lynn; and the second semi witnessed Darnell McCrory and John Greer defeat Daniel Thompson and Joe Balmer.

The final saw Darnell McCrory (Drifters), one of last year’s winners playing with a different Greer - on that occasion Chris - in John Greer (Spinning Mill) defeated by Frank McDowell (Fountain Bar) and David McFall (Drifters).

This succes means David has now added the Blind Pairs trophy to the Simpson Pairs won earlier this season.

A special thanks to Davy Wilson who coordinated and ran the competition flawlessly.

LEAGUE RESUMES

Meanwhile, action resumes in the league’s two divisions this Friday night.

In Division One, Drfiters have a seemingly unassailable lead as they head towards yet another league title, but the race for second place is keenly contested with just two points separating second-placed Greenhills and The Diamond in third place.

The current standings in Division One are: Drifters 62 points; Greenhills 48; The Diamond 46; BT/PO 29; Fountain Arrows 25; Staffers 17; Clough 13; Diamond Bar relegated

In Division Two, Spinning Mill will look to consolidate their healthy seven-point lead at the top of table.

Latest standings are: Spinning Mill 54 points; Michelin 47; Slemish Tavern 39; Fountain Bar 31; Wanderers 30; Cosy Corner 20; Buffs Club 19.

FIXTURES

Matches for this Friday evening, March 6 are:

Division One: The Diamond v Drifters; BT/PO v Fountain Arrows; Clough v Greenhills.

Division Two: Fountain Bar v Slemish Tavern; Buffs Club v Michelin; Cosy Corner v Spinning Mill