Opponents 'Two' good for top flight side in charity event

The second division team overcame their top flight opponents as the match, as always, proved to be an enjoyable day.

After the main competition there was a 'blind' pairs with the winners Donna Service (Swifts) & Roy Scott (Social Club) beating Davy Wilson (Ladysmith) & Alan Service (Buffs Club) to take the spoils.

The League has thanked Nadine's Dinner for supplying stew and Don Stirling (Stirling Trophies) for the Winners and Runners up Medals, as well as the Bar staff and management of the BT/PO Club for their help in running this charity competition.

Meanwhile, in Friday night's league action, Trevor Johnston (Clough Rangers) had the best leg with a 15-darter, followed by: 16 - Mike Stubbs, 17 - Richard Rainey, John Elder, Darnell McCrory, 18 - Wul Crawford, Fred McDowell, 19 - Jim Campbell, Len McKeggan, Gabriel Kerr, Geoff Wylie, Wul Crawford, 20 - Davy McKinney, Len McKeggan, , Tom Wallace, Billy Gay, Robert Beggs, 21 - Fred McDowell.

Ran Lynn (Clough Rangers) had the best finish with a 135 checkout, followed by: 127 (Bull Finish) - Bobby McIlroy (Ladysmith); 105 - Alister Craig (Coach); 75 (25 & Bull) - Denver Campbell (Coach).

Davy McKinney (Knockeden), Gabriel Kerr, Dave Kane (Greenhills), Michaela Elder (Coach), Davy McFall (Fairhill), Joe Wallace, Andy Smith (Central Arms) and Sandra Gilmore (Buffs) all hit 180s.

GALLAHER DIVISION ONE

Diamond Bar 3, Bowling Club 5: Diamond - Richard Rainey 2-1, Denis Gault 2-0 & Colin Reid 2-1. Bowling - Davy McFall 2-0, John Elder 2-0, Brian Elder 2-1, Geoff Matthews 2-1 & Geoff Wylie 2-0.

BT/PO Club 7, Clough Rangers 1: BT - Tommy Wallace 2-1, Mike Stubbs 2-0, Geoff McIlveen 2-1, John Stewart 2-1, Wul Crawford 2-1, Billy Gay 2-0 & Gary Gilmour 2-1. Clough – Jimmy Finlay 2-1.

Knockeden Lodge 2, Greenhills Bar 6: Knock - Millar Campbell 2-1 & Davy McKinney 180 2-0. Greenhills - Darren McNeill 2-1, Len McKeggan 2-1, Tony Kerr 2-0, Davy Kane 2-0, Steven McIlroy 2-0 & Gabriel Kerr 2-0.

Towers Tavern 7, Central Arms 1: Towers - Colin McCaughren 2-1, Gary Dempster 2-1, Andy McCaughren 2-1, Frank McDowell 2-0, Fred McDowell 2-0, Ian Reynolds 2-1 & Noel Craig 2-0. Central – Sammy Greer 2-0.

LOGAN'S REMOVALS DIVISION TWO

Buffs Club 3, Ladysmith Colts 5: Ladysmith - Rodney Cubitt 2-0, Bobby McIlroy 2-0, Matt Calderwood 2-0, George Elder 2-1 & James Elder 2-0.

Fountain Arrows 2, Fairhill Bar 6: Arrows - Robert Beggs 2-1 & Steven Lowry 2-0. Fairhill - George McDowell 2-0, Ashley Rainey 2-0, Neil Marshall 2-0, Jim Rainey 2-0, Steven French 2-0 & Ian Rainey 2-0.

Central Swifts 2, Horse & Jockey 6: Swifts - Jane & Irene Lowry 2-0 & 2-1. H&J - Darren Nelson 2-0, Ronnie Beverland 2-0, Stephen Maternaghan 2-0, Paul Shirley 2-1 Andy Leckey 2-1 & High Finlay 2-1.

Coach Bar 4, Minnesota Club 4: Coach - Michaela Elder 180 2-0, Alister Craig 2-0, James McDowell 2-0 & George Aiken 2-1. Minnesota - Willie Glenholmes 2-0, Greg Patton 2-1, Johnny Colville 2-1 & Denver Campbell 2-1.

STANDINGS

Gallaher Division One: Bowling Club, played 16, points 31; BT/PO Club 16-23; Diamond Bar 16-20; Clough Rangers 16-19; Greenhills 16-19; Towers Tavern 16-19; Social Club 16-14; Knockeden Lodge 16-9; Central Arms 16-5.

Logan's Removals Division Two: Fairhill Bar 16-29; Ladysmith Colts 16-27; Fountain Arrows 16-23; Fountain Bar 16-20; Minnesota Club 16-18; Buffs Club 16-13; Horse & Jockey 16-13; Coach Bar 16-10; Central Swifts 16-7.

FIXTURES

League games for this Friday, May 14, are:

Gallaher Division One: Bowling Club v BT/PO Club; Central Arms v Clough Rangers; Greenhills v Diamond Bar; Towers Tavern v Social Club. Bye - Knockeden Lodge.

Logan’s Removals Division Two: Ladysmith Colts v Fountain Arrows; Minnesota Club v Fairhill Bar; Horse & Jockey v Buffs Club; Fountain Bar v Central Swifts. Bye - Coach Bar.

LODGE DARTS

The Gary Owen Lodge Darts Competition will be held on Saturday, May 29, in the Fairhill bar (Ahoghill). Entry is open to the first 64 players Prize 500.00 Guaranteed, Registration 1230pm start 1pm sharp 10.00 entry fee all payers Contact Geoff Wylie for more information.