Newspaper Article W/c 21st March 05

WERNETH KEEP UP PRESSURE ON ROSEHILL.

In Division 2 Werneth C closed in on the leaders with a 10-0 win at bottom club Grotton B. They are now only two points behind Rosehill B who won 8-2 against Uppermill A. Werneth C entertain Rosehill B in their next match.

Hollinwood C remain third after winning 7-3 at Hyde YMCA B.

Siful Khan, the Oldham Champion, won his three against Hollinwood D but he did not have it all his own way against Bob Johnson, losing the first game 11-3 before winning the next three in close games. Failsworth C won the match 8-2 with doubles from Rob Carter and Phil Moran.

Trebles for Brian Higgins and Howard Travis gave Honeywell B an 8-2 win against relegation threatened Failsworth B.

The Hollinwood E team of Jack Christian (3), John Foster (2) and Harry Ross (2) beat Unison A 8-2. Craig Oldfield and Frank Sheldon picking up one each.

In Division 3,lowly Failsworth D earned a creditable draw against Uppermill B with Vin Gaffey and Nathan Buckley scoring doubles. Howard Meadham and Stuart Hanson replied likewise.

Coldhurst B drew with Unison B n a keenly fought match. The closest game involved  a 17-15 win in the fifth by Tom Chandler against Steve Slater. Simon King was unbeaten for Coldhurst B, with an Andy Hey double in reply.

Unison C go above Owls A after beating them 7-3, thanks to a John Maher treble and a double from Mike O’Gara.

Trebles for Mick Pellowe and Alan Else and a single from Julian Minshall gave Werneth D an 8-2 win against Gilders B.

Division 4 leaders Coldhurst D posted 8-2 and 9-1 wins against Deaf Club and Failsworth H respectively.

Failsworth E remain in second spot after their 7-3 win at Deaf Club.

Uppermill C are not far off the pace and could influence things as they still have to play both teams.

Honeywell Lane C beat Owls B 7-3 to remain in fourth. Adam Rowbotham again unbeaten with Prakash Bhojani replying with two wins

The Werneth E team of Steve Micklethwaite (3), Dave Renton (3) and Geoff Aspinall (2) beat Coldhurst F 9-1. Mark Wharmby registering the one.

In division 1,Werneth A won 6-4 at Hollinwood A with doubles from Pete Morris and Nick Mooney. Dave Cheetham (2) and Phil Holmes (2) had good wins for Hollinwood.

Hollinwood B took advantage of the two player BAe A team to win 6-4. Tom Lang was unbeaten for the losers who are still looking good for runners up spot.

A treble for Paul Rowbotham and doubles by Tim Baker and Ken Ward gave Honeywell Lane A an 8-2 victory, with Mick Hill scoring the two for BAe B

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THE DECKERS RESTAURANTS OLDHAM TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

KHAN IS NEW TITLE HOLDER

Teenager Siful Khan produced an excellent display off attacking table tennis to lift the Open Singles crown this weekend. He served notice of his intentions earlier in the day by beating past winner Andy Jackson in the group stages. His first real test came at the semi-final stage where he overcame former champion Michael Moir in four games. The final hurdle was against current holder Dave Griffith. He displayed remarkable calm and shot selection under pressure to clinch a 13-11 fourth game decider. This result, albeit a major surprise can be reconciled by the fact that Siful is ranked in the top 90 junior players in England.

The Veterans final proved to be heartbreak for Mark Ramsbottom. He led Dave Griffith 10-8 in a fifth game decider only to lose the next four points and the title. There was some consolation for Mark in the doubles final. He teamed up with Andy Jackson to clinch a straight games win over Peter Morris and Stuart Meredith.

Nick Mooney won the Div1 handicap beating Dave Morris in the final.

Div 2 went to Ken Hayes who overcame Steve Lyons.

Mark Craven beat Tom Chandler to win Div 3 and Rebekah Griffith took Div 4 beating Peter Aspinall.

RESULTS

Open semi finals

S Khan bt M Moir 12-10 6-11 11-9 12-10

D Griffith bt A Jackson 6-11 11-9 11-3 11-9

Final

S Khan bt D Griffith 11-9 11-8 6-11 13-11

Vets semi finals

M Ramsbottom bt G Jones 11-6 11-4 11-3

D Griffith bt P Morris 11-7 11-3 11-5

Final

D Griffith bt M Ramsbottom 14-12 9-11 12-10 11-13 12-10

Doubles Final

A Jackson & M Ramsbottom bt P Morris & S Meredith 11-9 11-5 11-8  

Newspaper Article W/c 14^th March 05

FINAL PUSH FOR HONOURS

With just over a month of the season remaining the promotion and relegation issues appear all but decided. Wilmslow based newcomers BAe A are poised for runners up slot in Division 1 in their first season. Tom Lang, Tony Smith and Peter Bradford demolished a weakened Hyde YM A 10-0.

Trebles from George Jones and Dave Cheetham backed by a Colin Boardman double were the foundation of a fine 9-1 win at Failsworth A.

BAE B posted an unlikely 4 points in the 6-4 reverse at the hands of runaway leaders NCFPPP, Glen Payne and Andy Jackson being unbeaten.

Division 2 leaders Rosehill B won 8-2 at Hollinwood D. Jim Findlow and Bob Moores were both unbeaten.

Second placed Werneth C maintained the momentum with a 9-1 win over Unison A. Bernard Davies and Paul Wilkinson were unbeaten backed by a Doreen Schofield double.

Failsworth B did their relegation plight no harm with a resounding 9-1 win over First Transport. Liaquat Ali and Ian Connell both trebled supported by a Richard Hinchcliffe double.

In Division 3, trebles from Alan Marston and Ian Naylor gave Hamer Delph an 8-2 success over PBAIS.

A Simon Walsh treble backed by a John McCloughlin double helped Coldhurst B to a 6-4 win at Gilders B for whom Colin Ogden replied likewise.

Trebles from John Maher and Mike O’Gara helped Unison C to a 6-4 win at Coldhurst C.

Uppermill B shaded the Gilders A fixture 6-4. Keith Moores was unbeaten backed by a Howard Meadham double with Martin Nicholls replying likewise.

Failsworth E are the new Division 4 leaders after an 8-2 win over Werneth E. Ray Woods was again unbeaten backed by doubles from Champa Vachji and Peter Aspin with Julian Minshall responding with a double.

The F teams of Werneth and Failsworth clashed with a 7-3 scoreline in favour of Failsworth. Rob Ainsworth was unbeaten backed by an Alan Nightingale double with Peter Aspinall replying likewise.

Martin Raines and Paul Woodward were unbeaten for Owls B in the 8-2 win over lowly Failsworth H.

Uppermill C are just off the promotion pace despite a 9-1 win at Failsworth G. Jim Bradbury and Gary Kershaw were unbeaten backed by a Mark Burke double.

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Newspaper Article W/c 7^th March 05

NCFPPP ALMOST THERE

The win for NCFPPP over their closest rivals BAe A has seen them open a 22 point gap at the top of Div 1 of the Oldham Table Tennis League.

The unbeaten record of Andy Jackson continues, who must be a favourite to reclaim his singles crown next weekend on this form. He was backed by doubles from Bill Russell and Mark Ramsbottom, the latter defeated by Ian Gerrard in the 7-3 scoreline.

The fine 8-2 win for Werneth B over Failsworth A was attributable to a Jon De Pledge treble, backed by doubles from Phil Myers & Eddie Darlington with Simon Abraham replying likewise.

Honeywell A recorded a 6-4 success at Hollinwood A. Paul Rowbotham was unbeaten with George Jones responding with a double.

A Dave Buckley treble backed by doubles from Simon Hardwick and Brian Huskinson saw Hollinwood B despatch bottom side Grotton 8-2.

The 8-2 win for Rosehill B over close rivals Hollinwood C maintains their push for a return to Div 1 table tennis. Simon Collins and Bob Moores were unbeaten for the Div 2 leaders.

Werneth C consolidated second spot with a 9-1 win at Honeywell B. Mandy Winskill, Bernard Davies and Doreen Schofield all being unbeaten.

Unison A and Uppermill A shared the points. Frank Sheldon recorded a double for Unison with Gary Crossley and Mark Simpson replying likewise.

Jack Christian was unbeaten for Hollinwood E but doubles from Ken Hayes and Tommy Ryan swung the match in favour of First Transport 6-4.

A Stuart Clarke treble backed by doubles from Glen Dowse and Steve Mather saw Hollinwood D home 8-2 at Grotton B.

Div 3 leaders Coldhurst A swept aside Gilders B 9-1. Geoff Hollin and Gary Keylock were unbeaten backed by a Simon King double.

Unbeaten stints from Alan Marston and Ian Naylor saw second placed Hamer Delph win 7-3 at Failsworth D.

The efforts of Coldhurst C were not rewarded in the 9-1 reverse at Owls A. Paul Woodward and Dave Harthan were unbeaten with Martin Raines chipping in with two.

Community Centre have probably ended the promotion hopes of Gilders A with the 6-4 win. Maurice Tobi was unbeaten backed by a Peter Buckley double with Martin Nicholls replying likewise.

Div 4 leaders Coldhurst D overwhelmed Werneth E 10-0.Wayne Carter, Malcolm Willis and Murray Corbin being the architects of the rout.

The 9-1 win for Failsworth E sees them on course for Div 3 table tennis. Ray Woods and Rebekah Griffith were unbeaten backed by a Champa Vachji double.

Deaf Club and Owls B shared the points , Prakesh Bhojani (2) and a seasons first win for James Herd and Colin Schofield (1) with John Tanner responding with a double. Coldhurst E won 6-4 at Failsworth H. Neil Chapman was unbeaten backed by a Mark Wharmby double with Matthew Evans replying likewise.

Unison D swept aside Failsworth F 10-0. John Mark, Dennis Heyes and Roger Jagger responsible for the rout.

Honeywell C beat Failsworth G 7-3. Adam Rowbotham was unbeaten backed by a double from brother Aaron with Nathan Buckley replying likewise.

The Oldham Championships are to be held on Sunday with a 9am start. Spectators are welcome at the event which returns to Oldham Sports Centre.        

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