The only unbeaten side in Div 1 maintained their record with a 6-4 win over Rosehill B. Phil Myers was unbeaten backed by an Eddie Darlington double with Jimmy Findlow replying likewise.
A full strengh Werneth A won comfortably at Hollinwood A. Daryl Meredith trebled backed by doubles from Ian McClean and Nick Mooney with Jon De Pledge also responding with two in the 8-2 scoreline.
Doubles from Terry Taylor and Geoff Ogden were the platform of the 6-4 win for Hyde YM A at Rosehill A for whom Phil Ashworth and Dave Pegg replied similarly. In Div 2 Hyde YM B inflicted a second defeat of the season on second placed Hollinwood C. Nick Bakewell was unbeaten backed by a Denis Bradshaw double closed the gap in the table to just two points.
Ian Naylor was unbeaten for Honeywell C in the inter –club battle with their B team. He was backed by a Barrie Royle double in the 6-4 win, with Howard Travis replying likewise.
Failsworth A and Grotton A shared the points in a close fought affair. Rob Carter was unbeaten for Failsworth backed by a Phil Moran double with Steve Oliver replying likewise.
Leaders Uppermill A are opening a sizeable gap at the top after sweeping aside Hollinwood D. Glen Hewitt and Gary Crossley trebled backed by a Mark Simpson double in the 9-1 win.
Another win for Pennine sees them nearer their safety target. John Robertson trebled backed by a Glen Chadwick double with Richard Hinchcliffe also posting two for Failsworth B in the 7-3 result.
In Div 3 Unison B are joint leaders after an 8-2 win over Owls A. John Maher and Mike O’ Gara were unbeaten backed by a Dave Atkinson double. A fine performance from Grotton B inflicted the first loss of the season for leaders Werneth D. Steve Smith and Neil Tomlinson posted doubles with Mike Pellowe and Alan Else responding similarly.
The Gilders B trio of Mark Craven, Fred Wood and Tony Robinson all posted doubles in the 7-3 win at Failsworth D for whom Matthew Evans replied likewise.
A Gary Keylock treble backed by a Tom Chandler double helped Coldhurst B to a 6-4 win at Owls A for whom Dave Harthan posted two.
A Keith Moores treble helped Uppermill B to a 6-4 win at Gilders A for whom Colin Ogden notched two.
In Div 4 newcomers Saddleworth CC tasted success for the first time after an emphatic 8-2 win at Coldhurst F. Chris Brazewell and Peter Skuse were both unbeaten for the cricket club.
Leaders Coldhurst D had to pull out all the stops to maintain their unbeaten record following a 6-4 win at Deaf Club. Malcolm Wills and Adrian Waugh posted doubles with the unbeaten stint of Hitesh Kanji in response to no avail.
Jon Kershaw was unbeaten for Honeywell E backed by doubles
from Ronnie Holt and Lee Rowbotham in the 8-2 win at Werneth F for whom Ron
Tench replied with two. A Murray Corbin treble backed by a Peter Altham double
gave Coldhurst E a 7-3 win at Failsworth E for whom Bradley Dawson replied with
a double.
Oldham Ladies made an excellent start to their inter-league
campaign with a 9-1 win over Bolton. Mandy Winskill and Doreen Schofield were
unbeaten backed by a Karen Richardson double who makes a welcome return to
competitive table tennis.
Team Secretaries are urged to return the Individual Registration Forms to John Foster immediately to comply with the ETTA request.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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Hollinwood
A |
2 |
8 |
Werneth A |
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Rosehill
A |
4 |
6 |
Hyde YMCA
A |
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Werneth B |
6 |
4 |
Rosehill
B |
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Hollinwood
B |
4 |
6 |
OTTC B |
DIVISION 2 |
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Honeywell
C |
6 |
4 |
Honeywell
B |
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Hollinwood
D |
1 |
9 |
Uppermill
A |
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First
Transport |
9 |
1 |
Hollinwood
E |
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Failsworth
A |
5 |
5 |
Grotton A |
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Coldhurst
A |
|
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Unison A |
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Hyde YMCA
B |
6 |
4 |
Hollinwood
C |
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Pennine |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth
B |
DIVISION 3 |
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Unison B |
8 |
2 |
Owls A |
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Community
Centre |
2 |
8 |
Gilders
Tackle A |
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Honeywell
D |
7 |
3 |
Community
Centre |
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Gilders
Tackle A |
4 |
6 |
Uppermill
B |
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Coldhurst
C |
1 |
9 |
Unison B |
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Grotton B |
6 |
4 |
Werneth D |
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Failsworth
D |
3 |
7 |
Gilders
Tackle B |
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Owls A |
4 |
6 |
Coldhurst
B |
DIVISION 4 |
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Saddleworth
C.C |
2 |
8 |
Unison D |
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Werneth F |
2 |
8 |
Honeywell
E |
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Failsworth
E |
3 |
7 |
Coldhurst
E |
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Werneth E |
5 |
5 |
Owls B |
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Deaf Club |
4 |
6 |
Coldhurst
D |
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Uppermill
C |
9 |
1 |
Failsworth
F |
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Coldhurst
F |
2 |
8 |
Saddleworth
C.C |
Both Rosehill A and B teams found themselves on the wrong end of 10-0 scorelines and as a result are languishing in the relegation zone. Daryl and Stuart Mersdith together with a Nick Mooney maximum for Werneth A accounted for the A team whilst unbeaten stints from Hollinwood A’s George Jones, Jack Christian and Colin Boardman despatched the B team.
OTTC B returned to winning ways after a 7-3 win over Glodwick. Dave Griffith and Andy Kaye were both unbeaten against the talented asian side.
Doug Hill’s fine form for Werneth B continued in the 7-3 win at BAE B. He was unbeaten backed by a Mandy Winskill double with Mick Hill replying likewise.
In Div 2 Paul Whyatt trebled for Failsworth B in the 6-4 basement battle with Coldhurst A. He was backed by a Richard Hinchcliffe double with Simon King also notching two.
Hollinwood E recorded their first win of the season over Failsworth A. John Foster and Gary Newton posted doubles with Rob Carter replying likewise in the 6-4 win. Doubles from the Uppermill trio of Gary Grossley, Glen Hewitt and Peter Watson maintained the divisional leadership after a 7-3 win over First Transport for whom Tommy Ryan doubled.
Paul Howarth was in fine form for Unison A in the 5-5 draw with Hyde YM B. His unbeaten stint was backed by a Liaquat Ali double with Nick Bakewell replying likewise.
Div 3 leaders Werneth D were made to work for their 6-4 win over Failsworth D. Mike Pellowe was unbeaten backed by an Alan Else double with improving junior Matthew Evans responding similarly.
Third placed Grotton B maintained their promotion push with an 8-2 win at Coldhurst B. An Alf Barker treble was backed by doubles from Steve Smith and Alan Sarsfield. The Andy Hey treble for Unison C was in vain since doubles from Peter Watson and Keith Moores gave UppermillB a 6-4 win.
Trebles from Adam Rowbotham and Ken Dunkerley backed by a Derek Naylor double for Honeywell D gave them a 9-1 scoreline over Gilders B and maintained second place in the table.
Unbeaten stints from Derek Buckley and Ray Woods supported by a Brian Handley double gave Failsworth C a 9-1 win over Coldhurst C.
Div 4 saw top meet bottom with leaders Coldhurst D overwhelming their F team 10-0. Terry Holland, Malcolm Wills and Adrian Waugh again responsible for the rout. OTTC C closed the gap on second placed Uppermill C after beating them 7-3. Rebekah Griffith was unbeaten backed by a Carl Simpson double with Howard Meadham replying likewise.
Honeywell E posted an 8-2 win over Failsworth E. John Kershaw was unbeaten backed by doubles from Ronnie Holt and Lee Rowbotham with the Alan Nightingale double in response proving to no avail.
A Murray Corbin maximum backed by a Peter Altham double gave Coldhurst E a 7-3 win over Werneth E for whom Dave Renton posted two.
A close fought encounter between Owls B and Deaf Club shared
the points 5-5. Hitesh Kanji trebled backed by a Prakesh Bhojani double with
Paul Woodward posting a double for Owls.
This week saw the start of the Lancs and Cheshire League
fixtures with the Oldham mens A team in action at Blackpool. Nick Mooney was in
fine form for the promoted side which resulted in two wins against Mid Cheshire
(5-1) and Bury (4-2) and two narrow 4-2 defeats against both Trafford and
Liverpool A. George Jones trebled for Oldham B vets in the 6-4 win at Barrow
whilst doubles from Joe Redikin and Bob Johnson secured a 5-5 draw for Oldham D
vets at Kendal.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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Werneth C |
2 |
8 |
Honeywell
A |
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Hyde YMCA
A |
3 |
7 |
BAE A |
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Werneth A |
10 |
0 |
Rosehill
A |
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OTTC A |
3 |
7 |
Hollinwood
A |
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OTTC B |
7 |
3 |
Glodwick
TTC |
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Rosehill
B |
0 |
10 |
Hollinwood
B |
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BAE B |
3 |
7 |
Werneth B |
DIVISION 2 |
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Hyde YMCA
B |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth
B |
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Grotton A |
10 |
0 |
Pennine |
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Hollinwood
E |
6 |
4 |
Failsworth
A |
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Uppermill
A |
7 |
3 |
First
Transport |
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Hollinwood
C |
5 |
5 |
Honeywell
C |
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Unison A |
5 |
5 |
Hyde YMCA
B |
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Failsworth
B |
6 |
4 |
Coldhurst
A |
DIVISION 3 |
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Gilders
Tackle A |
7 |
3 |
Gilders
Tackle B |
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Unison C |
5 |
5 |
Community
Centre |
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Unison B |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth
C |
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Failsworth
C |
9 |
1 |
Coldhurst
C |
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Uppermill
B |
6 |
4 |
Unison C |
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Gilders
Tackle B |
1 |
9 |
Honeywell
D |
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Werneth D |
6 |
4 |
Failsworth
D |
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Coldhurst
B |
2 |
8 |
Grotton B |
DIVISION 4 |
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Uppermill
C |
8 |
2 |
Saddleworth
C.C |
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Coldhurst
D |
10 |
0 |
Coldhurst
F |
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Owls B |
5 |
5 |
Deaf Club |
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Coldhurst
E |
7 |
3 |
Werneth E |
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Honeywell
E |
8 |
2 |
Failsworth
E |
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Failsworth
F |
7 |
3 |
Werneth F |
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OTTC C |
7 |
3 |
Uppermill
C |
Hollinwood A have made an excellent start to the new campaign and currently share the Div 1 leadership with both BAE A and OTTC A. The signings of Tim Hatton and Jon De Pledge have improved the mid-table outfit considerably, they were both unbeaten in the 8-2 win over OTTC B.
Daryl Meredith was unbeaten for Werneth A in the 6-4 win at BAE A. He was backed by a Nick Mooney double with Tony Bates replying likewise.
A Dave Hamilton treble was in vain for Honeywell as they were edged 6-4 by Werneth B for whom Phil Myers and Doug Hill posted doubles.
Bottom side Werneth C were again unfortunate losing 6-4 to Hyde YM A for whom Steve Lyons was unbeaten backed by a Mark Danaher double.
A George Jones treble backed by doubles from Dave Cheetham and Colin Boardman gave Hollinwood B their first win over BAE B 8-2.
In Div 2 Honeywell C lost ground losing 7-3 to Unison A. Paul Howarth trebled backed by a Liaquat Ali double with Ian Naylor responding likewise.
Honeywell B fared somewhat better after a 6-4 win at First Transport. Tim Baker was unbeaten backed by a Brian Higgins double with Brian Hall replying likewise. Doubles from Pennine’s Glen Chadwick, John Robertson and Adrian Tindale were enough for a 6-4 win over Coldhurst A for whom Simon King replied likewise. Leaders Uppermill A swept aside Failsworth B 9-1. Unbeaten stints from Glen Hewitt and Gary Crossley backed by a Mark Simpson double did the damage although youngster Nathan Buckley registered a very creditable win over the latter.
The Div 3 match of the week was the top two clash between the D teams of Honeywell and Werneth. Mike Pellowe and Alan Else were both unbeaten for Werneth in the 7-3 success.
Another match of the week was between former Springhead Youth Club teamates Dave Harthan of Owls A against Steve Smith of Grotton B. Despite the 40 years that have since elapsed, neither player has lost their competitive edge. Dave Harthan triumphing 18-16 in a fourth game decider. His eventual treble was not enough since doubles from Steve Smith and Neil Tomlinson gave Grotton a 6-4 win.
The dominance of Div 4 runaway leaders, Coldhurst D, continued after a 9-1 formality over Owls B. Terry Holland and Malcolm Wills were unbeaten backed by an Adrian Waugh double.
A 9-1 win for Unison D keeps them in second spot. Dennis Heyes and Martin Haigh trebled backed by a Roger Jagger double.
The juniors of Failsworth F are reaping the benefits of the summer league against higher level opposition after an 8-2 win over their E team. Jordan McNamara was again unbeaten backed by doubles from Bradley Dawson and Danny Cooper with Alan Nightingale replying likewise.
A Murray Corbin treble helped Coldhurst E to a 7-3 win over Deaf Club. He was supported by a Peter Altham double with Ian Cochrane replying likewise.
Unbeaten stints from Rebekah Griffith and Carl Simpson for
OTTC C keep the pressure on the top two after a 7-3 win at Werneth F.
The Oldham inter league seniors season begins next Sunday at
Blackpool where the two teams will be looking to consolidate Premier and Div 1
table tennis respectively.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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Hyde YMCA
A |
8 |
2 |
Honeywell
A |
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Glodwick
TTC |
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