Newspaper Article W/c 31st January 05

GROTTON FIND CUP CONSOLATION

Grotton A recorded their first win of the season with a four point win over Rosehill A in the first round of Division One handicap cup. They won by 581points to 577, Richard Sarre clawed back 33 for Rosehill but manageable deficits from the Grotton trio of Dave Morris, Tony Prescott and Steve Oliver were enough to see them through by the slenderest of margins.

In a repeat of last years final Werneth A overwhelmed Hollinwood B. The ever-improving Nick Mooney was the man of the match with a 45 point haul backed by Stuart Meredith (37) and Peter Morris (29) in the 60 point formality.

Division 2 leaders Rosehill B are on course for the double after a slender 10 point win at Honeywell B. Solid contributions from Simon Collins (34), Jim Findlow (30) and Bob Moores (20) were enough to see them home.

The 43point gain for Paul Wilkinson for Werneth C was in vain as they were pipped by a mere 6points by Hollinwood D.

Failsworth C are through to round two after a 28 point success at Grotton B. Rob Carter (30), backed by Philip Moran (29) and a very creditable contribution from Paul Carter were the foundation of the win.

Failsworth B had a break from their relegation plight with a 16 point win at First Transport for whom the 57 point gain from Ken Hayes was to no avail.

Division 3 leaders Coldhurst A also progressed with a 27 point win over Unison B. All round contributions from Simon King (53), Geoff Hollin (32) and Gary Keylock (23) proved to be the backbone of the win.

Simon Walsh’s gain of 46 was enough to see Coldhurst B into round 2 with a 35 point win at Unison C.

The minimal 3 point victory for Coldhurst C over PBAIS will see all three Coldhurst teams into Division 3 round 2.Wayne Carter clawed back 20 with the 35 point reply of Dave Atkinson in vain.

Gains for Mike Pellowe (24) and Alan Else (26) for Werneth D were the foundation of the 30 point win over Owls A.

In Division 4 John Mark of Unison D did not deserve to finish up on the losing side, he gained 43 points but a 36 point reply from Adam Rowbotham was enough to see Honeywell C through by 11points.

Failsworth F overwhelmed Oldham Deaf by 102 points. Rob Ainsworth with a massive 75 pointt claw-back backed by Alan Nightingale (53) and John Barley (28).

The second phase of the Mens Lancashire & Cheshire League games took place at Hyndburn this weekend. Oldham 2^nds were in action with a collection of mixed results. A 4-2 win over Barrow was followed by a similar reverse against Bury and the programme was completed with a 3-3 draw against Mid-Cheshire. The representatives for Oldham were Peter Morris, John De Pledge, Nick Mooney, Colin Boardman and Dave Buckley.         

Reminder.

Entries for the ‘Deckers Restaurants Oldham Closed Championships’, at Oldham Sports Centre on 13^th March 05, are to be in by 14^th February 05. Entry Forms are in the Handbook.

Handicap Cup Results   ( Winners in BOLD type)

Division 1

Division 2

Division 3

Division 4

League Results.

Newspaper Article W/c 24th January 05

BAe A ON SCHEDULE

The 6-4 win for BAe A over close rivals Failsworth A is probably enough to secure runners-up spot in Div 1 of the Oldham Table Tennis league. Ian Mathers and Tony Bates posted doubles with the Dave Griffith triple reply being in vain.

A Peter Morris treble backed by doubles from Stuart Meredith and Nick Mooney gave Werneth A a 7-3 win at Rosehill A for whom Phil Ashworth replied with two. Hollinwood A recorded a 7-3 win at Werneth B, George Jones was unbeaten with Eddie Darlington posting two.

In Div 2 Failsworth B are displaying the form required to escape the relegation zone. A Liaquat Ali maximum backed by doubles from Ian Connell and Richard Hinchcliffe saw them home 8-2 against a faltering Hollinwood D.

Hyde YM B consolidated their mid table position with a fine 6-4 win over First Transport. Dennis Bradshaw and Vernon Hyde posted doubles with Ken Hayes responding likewise.

Unison A recorded an emphatic 8-2 win over Failsworth C. A Dave Wild maximum backed by doubles from Paul Howarth and John Maher, the latter indicating he would not be overawed at this level.

A Gary Crossley treble gave Uppermill A a 6-4 win at Hollinwood E for whom Jack Christian posted two.

In Div 3 Andy Hey is recapturing his form for Unison B. He was unbeaten backed by a Steve Slater double in the 7-3 win at Coldhurst C.

There appears no stopping of the Coldhurst A promotion charge as another resounding 9-1 win puts them closer to Div 2. Geoff Hollin and Simon King were unbeaten backed by a Gary Keylock double over the unfortunate PBAIS.

Maurice Tobi was in fine form for Community Centre, he was unbeaten with Dave Harthan and Paul Woodward replying with doubles for Owls A in the 5-5 scoreline. The 8-2 win for Hamer Delph at Uppermill B keeps them on course for promotion. Ian Naylor was unbeaten backed by doubles from Alan Marston and Derek Naylor with the experienced Peter Watson replying likewise. 

Div 4 leaders Failsworth E showed no mercy towards their G team. Ray Woods, Rebekah Griffith and Matthew Evans responsible for the 10-0 scoreline.

Rob Ainsworth and Alan Nightingale were both unbeaten for Failsworth F in the 8-2 win over their H team.

Werneth E kept the pressure on the leaders with a 9-1 win over their F team. Phillip Coombe and Dave Renton were unbeaten backed by a Brian Mickelthwaite double. Mike Stansfield trebled for Owls B backed by doubles from Dinesh Gorasia and John Tanner in the 7-3 win at Coldhurst F.

Unison D won 8-2 at Deaf Club. John Mark was unbeaten backed by doubles from Martin Haigh and Roger Jagger.

It is with sadness that that the league reports the death of one of the former members Barry Greenwood. Barry was one of the top players of the fine Coldhurst team of the 70’s and will be missed by many.   

League Results.