September 3rd 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Bootham B are the early pace setters in the 2008-09 season following a 6-1 home win against Acomb A. Paul Mahoney, Ray Stamp, Chris Dawson, Ian Robinson, Paul Scorfield and Lol Barnes were the victors for Bootham B with Trevor Ventress defeating Pete Dawson in reply for Acomb A.

Fulford B enjoyed a 4-3 victory away at Acomb B in their opening match. Bob Smith defeated Keith Myers in the opener and Ray Thackray added the next against Kevan Ventress. John Adcock made it 3-0 with victory against John Ashwell before Andy Stone reduced the arrears with a win over Jim Rollinson. Andy Hurley then secured victory for Fulford B with his win over Brian Henry. Acomb B fought back to take the final two frames with Steve Rodgers defeating Arthur Pegden and Phil Carlton victorious against Alan Reed.

Heworth A began their defence of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker league with a 4-3 win over Heworth B. Brian Birch won the opening frame against Clive Whyte for Heworth B who made it 2-0 when Shaun Parker beat Rich Burdett. Jason Milner beat Daz College in the next frame and Mark Winskill made a 64 break in his win over Mark Calpin to level the match. Steve Burdett defeated Keith Watkinson and Kev Gall won against Adam Scaife to secure the win for Heworth A. John Sherlock took the final frame for Heworth B against Chris Thompson to make the final score 4-3.

Meanwhile newcomers Malton A enjoyed a 4-3 win away at Fulford A to start their season in the best way possible. Kristian Strangeway took the opening frame after Tim Lister had gone in-off attempting to pot the final pink ball having fought back from Strangeway's early 39 break. Simon Weatherill (31 break) added the next for Malton A with a win over Wayne Puleston before Rob Li (21 break) pulled a frame back against Roger Ward. Sam England then won a black ball game against Richard Williamson to level the match. Nick Dyson edged Malton ahead once more with victory over Steve Bradley but Jeff Brown leveled the game once more with his win over Craig Mead. The deciding frame was a scrappy affair with Dave Coulthard taking the frame on the pink against Richard Stroughair (22 break) to secure the win for Malton A.

Bootham A had a free week this week. They open their season in next weeks' fixtures with an away match against Fulford B whilst Bootham B will have the free week.

Mark Winskill (Heworth A) has set an early target in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 64 break tonight with Kristian Strangeway (Malton A) in second spot with his 39 break.

September 8th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

The 2008-09 Faber Shield Billiards League got underway tonight with Bootham B defeating Acomb in the only game of the night. There were wins for Tony Lambert, Chris Granger and Alf Appleby for Bootham B whilst Jeff Keen, Adrian Barraclough and John Ashwell replied for Acomb. Tim Fillingham made a 31 break in his defeat by Ashwell to set an early target in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition. Bootham B took the aggregate point by virtue of the 850-802 aggregate score to seal the 4-3 victory.

The first full night of fixtures in the Faber Shield Billiards League take place on Wed 17th Sept with Acomb at home to Heworth and Bootham A hosting Bootham B. Fulford have a free week.

September 10th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A moved to the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker league with a 5-2 win over Acomb B. Jason Milner and Kev Gall won the opening frames for Heworth A before Mark Winskill lost the next frame on the black. Clive Whyte defeated Steve Rodgers to take the next frame before Jeff Keen (receiving 40 start) beat Neil Wood to make it 3-2. Steve Burdett added the next frame to seal the victory for Heworth A. Chris Thompson then secured the 5-2 victory after fighting back from 38 behind against Phil Carlton to win on a respotted black.

Malton A join Heworth A at the top of the table following a close fought 5-2 win at home to Heworth B. Malton's wins came courtesy of Craig Mead (23 and 21 breaks), Simon Weatherill (47 and 22 breaks), Roger Ward, Phil Hart and Dave Coulthard(25 and 21 breaks). Dave Birch and Mark Calpin replied for Heworth B.

Acomb A won their first game of the season with a 4-3 win at home to Fulford A. Kevin Brady won the opening frame with a victory against Jeff Brown and Gary Robinson made it 2-0 to Acomb A with his win over Pete Dunmore. Tim Lister made a 44 break in his comfortable win against Ian Gillies and Steve Bradley leveled the match with victory against E.Leatt. Barry Manson (who received 34 start) edged Acomb A ahead once more with victory against Richard Stroughair on a respotted black after Stroughair left it over the pocket in missing a straightforward chance to seal the game. Sam England leveled once more with a black ball win against Trevor Ventress before Adrian Barraclough won the deciding frame against Rob Li to secure the 4-3 win for Acomb A.

Bootham A won their opening game of the 2008-09 season with a 5-2 success away at Fulford B. Wins from John Darley, Mark Darley, Jamie Robinson (on the black), Barry Rankin and Colin Robinson (who recovered from 30 down and needing a snooker to bear Geoff Robinson) sealed the victory. Jim Rollinson and Andy Hurley replied for Fulford B.

Bootham B remain in third spot on six points despite having no game this week. After the second round of matches, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	2	2	0	9
2	Malton A	2	2	0	9
3	Bootham B	1	1	0	6
4	Fulford B	2	1	1	6
5	Fulford A	2	0	2	6
6	Bootham A	1	1	0	5
7	Acomb A	2	1	1	5
8	Acomb B	2	0	2	5
9	Heworth B	2	0	2	5

Mark Winskill (Heworth A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with Simon Weatherill (Malton A) now in second spot after his 47 break tonight.

September 17th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Bootham B continued their winning start to the season with a 6-1 win away at Bootham A. Ray Stamp, Ian Robinson, Alf Appleby, Lol Barnes and Tim Fillingham were the victors for Bootham B. Colin Robinson replied for Bootham A but Bootham B comfortably took the aggregate point.

Defending champions Heworth won their opening fixture of the season with a 6-1 success away at Acomb. John Ashwell won 150-147 against Dave Birch to gain Acomb's sole point. Wins from Keith Watkinson, Vic Gamble, Steve Burdett, Mark Winskill (26 break) ensured the win for Heworth. Jason Milner (26 break) added the final game against Adrian Barraclough 150-146 and, with the addition of the aggregate point, sealed the 6-1 victory.

The second full night of fixtures in the Faber Shield Billiards League take place on Wed 1st Oct with Fulford at home to Bootham B and Heworth hosting Bootham A. Acomb have a free week.

September 24th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Bootham A kept up their winning start to the season with a 4-3 home win against defending champions Heworth A. Barry Rankin beat Jason Milner on the black with Kev Gall beating Jamie Robinson. Tim Fillingham defeated Tony Tennyson and Mark Darley beat Chris Thompson to make it 3-1 to Bootham A. Steve Burdett defeated Simon Robinson on the black and Mark Winskill defeated Colin Robinson to level the match at 3-3. John Darley beat Clive Whyte on the blue to seal the 4-3 victory.

Malton A remain in second spot despite a 5-2 defeat away at Acomb B. Every frame in the match was close with 5 black ball games. Malton A won two of these black ball games through Dave Coulthard and Nick Dyson. Acomb B won the other three black ball games through Phil Carlton, E.Leatt and Brian Henry. The other victors for Acomb B were John Ashwell (who won on pink) and Andy Stone (who won on blue). The win moves Acomb B in to fourth spot in the league.

Heworth B moved up to third place in the table with a 6-1 home win over Acomb A. Adam Scaife, Daz College, Dave Birch, Shaun Parker (28 break), Vic Gamble and Mick Frampton all won for Heworth B. Adrian Barraclough beat Keith Watkinson in reply for Acomb A.

Fulford A won their first game of the season with a 4-3 victory at home to Bootham B. Pete Dawson won the opening frame for Bootham B against Justin Morris before Sam England (21 break) leveled the match with a black ball win over Ray Stamp. Paul Mahoney defeated Richard Stroughair in the next frame and Chris Dawson defeated Pete Dunmore with a fluke on the final black to make it 3-1 to Bootham B. Tim Lister won a close fought game against Ian Robinson after Robinson missed a tough final black on a break of 20. Steve Bradley leveled the game at 3-3 with a black ball success against Paul Scorfield. Bradley got off to a strong start but Scorfield fought back and looked to have sealed the game by one point after nearly fluking the final black. However, it stayed deep in the jaws of the pocket and Bradley potted an extremely difficult (not!) black to seal the frame. Jeff Brown (25 break) comfortably took the deciding frame against Lol Barnes to seal the 4-3 victory for Fulford A.

After the third round of matches, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	3	2	1	12
2	Malton A	3	2	1	11
3	Heworth B	3	1	2	11
4	Acomb B	3	1	2	10
5	Fulford A	3	1	2	10
6	Bootham A	2	2	0	9
7	Bootham B	2	1	1	9
8	Fulford B	2	1	1	6
9	Acomb A	3	1	2	6

Mark Winskill (Heworth A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 64 break in his opening match. Simon Weatherill (Malton A) in second spot with his 47 break. Five players lead the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 3 wins from 3 matches to date.

October 1st 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Bootham B maintained their 100% start to the season with a 4-3 win away at Fulford. Tony Lambert put the visitors ahead with a 150-117 win over Wayne Puleston. Colin Neal leveled the match with a 150-149 win against Ian Robinson after Robinson had recovered from 136-101 behind. Bob Plant put Fulford ahead with a 150-140 win over Chris Granger before Tim Fillingham leveled the game once more with a 150-120 win against Richard Stroughair (23 break). Debutante Tim Lister added the next for Fulford with a 150-149 win against Ray Stamp but Lol Barnes defeated Jeff Brown 150-121 in the last game to level the match. Bootham B comfortably won the aggregate point by 80 points to seal the 4-3 victory.

Defending champions Heworth kept up the pressure on Bootham B with their second consecutive victory. Vic Gamble won the opening game 150-149 against Nick Parker and Dave Birch beat Don Pringle 150-126 to give Heworth a 2-0 lead. John Woodall then beat Steve Burdett 150-124 and John Darley defeated Keith Watkinson by the same score line to level the match. Jason Milner comfortably beat Colin Robinson 150-40 in the next game. Mark Winskill won the final game 150-50 against Barry Rankin and, along with the aggregate point, that secured a 5-2 win for Heworth.

After the current round of matches, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Bootham B	3	3	0	14
2	Heworth	2	2	0	11
3	Acomb	2	0	2	4
4	Fulford	1	0	1	3
5	Bootham A	2	0	2	3

Tim Fillingham (Bootham B) remains the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 31 break in his opening match. Seven players lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 2 wins from 2 matches to date.

October 6th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

There was just one match in the Faber Shield Billiards league tonight with Bootham B maintaining their winning start to the season with a home victory against Bootham A. Lol Barnes won the opening game 150-130 against Don Pringle and Ray Stamp added the next with a 150-139 win over John Darley. Colin Robinson reduced the arrears with a 150-149 win over Paul Mahoney thanks to two 20 breaks before Tony Lambert added the next game for Bootham B with a 150-102 win over John Woodall. Nick Parker won the final game 150-126 against Ian Robinson with Chris Granger receiving a walkover. Bootham B took the aggregate point by 54 points to seal the 5-2 victory.

After the latest match, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Bootham B	4	4	0	19
2	Heworth	2	2	0	11
3	Bootham A	3	0	3	5
4	Acomb	2	0	2	4
5	Fulford	1	0	1	3

Tim Fillingham (Bootham B) remains the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 31 break in his opening match. Tony Lambert and Lol Barnes (both Bootham B) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 3 wins from 3 matches to date. Three Heworth players are close behind having won both of their matches to date.

October 8th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A stretched their lead at the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League to 3 points following a 6-1 win at home to Fulford B. Jason Milner defeated Alan Reed, Neil Wood (44 break) beat Geoff Robinson, Steve Burdett (29 break) beat Jim Rollinson and Clive Whyte (32 break) defeated Andy Hurley. Tony Tennyson won a black ball game against Alan Reed and Chris Thompson benefited from a walkover for Heworth A. Arthur Pegden took Fulford B's sole point of the night with victory over Kevin Gall.

Heworth B moved in to second place in the league following a 5-2 win away at Bootham B. Shaun Parker and Dave Birch were amongst the victors for Heworth B to maintain their unbeaten record in the league this season. Full details to be added...

Malton A slipped in to third spot despite a 4-3 victory at home to Bootham A who move up to fourth spot. Roger Ward, Phil Hart, and Simon Weatherill (43 break against Barry Rankin) all won for Malton A. Wayne Glaister (who defeated Craig Mead despite his early 28 break in the frame), Mark Darley and John Darley (29 break) replied for Bootham A. Richard Williamson won the deciding frame against Colin Robinson to seal the 4-3 victory.

Acomb B remain in fifth place despite a 5-2 defeat away at Acomb A. Acomb B won the opening two frames before Acomb A took the final five frames. Amongst the victors for Acomb A were Barry Manson (who defeated Phil Carlton) and Adrian Barraclough.

After the fourth round of matches, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	4	3	1	18
2	Heworth B	4	2	2	16
3	Malton A	4	3	1	15
4	Bootham A	3	2	1	12
5	Acomb B	4	1	3	12
6	Bootham B	3	1	2	11
7	Acomb A	4	2	2	11
8	Fulford A	3	1	2	10
9	Fulford B	3	1	2	7

Mark Winskill (Heworth A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 64 break in his opening match. Simon Weatherill (Malton A) in second spot with his 47 break. Steve Burdett (Heworth A) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 4 wins from his 4 matches to date. Five players share second spot with 3 wins from their 3 games to date.

October 13th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

There was just one match in the Faber Shield Billiards league tonight with Bootham A hosting Heworth. Jason Milner won the opening game for Heworth with a 150-140 win against Barry Rankin (24 break). Mick Frampton added the next with a 150-144 success against Don Pringle. Mark Winskill made breaks of 30 and 20 in his 150-94 win over John Darley. Keith Watkinson took the next 150-133 against Nick Parker and Vic Gamble made it 5-0 with a 150-141 win against John Woodall. Colin Robinson made breaks of 24 and 23 to take the final game for Bootham A 150-133 against Dave Birch. Heworth took the aggregate point by 81 points to seal a 6-1 victory.

After the latest match, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Bootham B	4	4	0	19
2	Heworth	3	3	0	17
3	Bootham A	4	0	4	6
4	Acomb	2	0	2	4
5	Fulford	1	0	1	3

Tim Fillingham (Bootham B) remains the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 31 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth) in second spot with his 30 break tonight. Five players lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 3 wins from 3 matches to date.

October 15th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth moved to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards league despite suffering their first defeat in the league since they were beaten 4-3 by Bootham A in December 2006. Vic Gamble got the leaders off to a great start with a 150-92 win over Wayne Puleston and Mark Winskill made it 2-0 with a 150-116 win against Tim Lister. Bob Plant won the next for Fulford with a 150-123 win against Jason Milner and Richard Stroughair (24 and 22 breaks) leveled the match with a 150-119 success against Dave Birch. Colin Neal gave Fulford the lead after a 150-125 victory against Mick Frampton and Alan Reed secure the win with a nervy 150-142 victory against Keith Watkinson. Heworth took the aggregate by just one point to give Fulford a 4-3 victory.

Meanwhile Acomb moved up to third spot in the league following a 5-2 win away at Bootham A. Ken Bowser, John Ashwell, Jeff Keen and Adrian Barraclough all won for Acomb whilst Barry Manson suffered a surprise defeat! Colin Robinson (28 break) and Nick Parker replied for Bootham A. Acomb took the aggregate point by 5 points to secure the 5-2 victory.

After the latest matches, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	4	3	1	20
2	Bootham B	4	4	0	19
3	Acomb	3	1	2	9
4	Bootham A	5	0	5	8
5	Fulford	2	1	1	7

Colin Robinson (Bootham A) is the new leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 40 break in his loss to Adrian Barraclough in the preliminary round of the Hylton Foster Billiards competition. Tim Fillingham (Bootham B) is in second spot with his 31 break. Vic Gamble and Mark Winskill (both Heworth) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 4 wins from 4 matches this season. Colin Robinson (Bootham A) is in second spot with 4 wins from 5 games whilst three other players have won all three of their games to date this season.

October 22nd 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Simon Weatherill made league history with a superb 112 break against Jim Rollinson which ended on the final blue. It is the highest break made in our league competitions, eclipsing the 111 break made by Clive Whyte in 1999, and only the fourth century to have been completed. In total their have been six centuries (see below) in our competitions with Neil Wood’s 139 clearance in the 2004 Kutters & Shannon Team KO final still the highest break made. The full list of highest breaks can be viewed here.

Event	Year	Player	Club	Break	Details	Band	Season
Kutters & Shannon Team KO	2004	Neil Wood	Heworth	139	Total Clearance - Won High Break Award	100+	2003-04
Carlsberg-UK Snooker League	2008	Simon Weatherill	Malton	112		100+	2008-09
Joshua-Tetley League	1999	Clive Whyte	Heworth	111	Total Clearance - Won High Break Award	100+	1998-99
Joshua-Tetley League	1997	Neil Wood	Heworth	107	Won High Break Award	100+	1996-97
Joshua-Tetley League	2000	Neil Wood	Heworth	106	Won High Break Award	100+	1999-00
Fosters Cup	2004	Neil Wood	Heworth	100	1st Round v Bob Smith	100+	2003-04

Malton A took advantage of a free week for Heworth A to move to the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League following a 6-1 win away at Fulford B. Kristian Strangeway won the opening frame against Alan Reed and Nick Dyson added the next against Bob Smith. Simon Weatherill made it 3-0 with his win over Jim Rollinson but Andy Hurley reduced the arrears with a convincing win against Craig Mead. Phil Hart secured victory with his win over Arthur Pegden. Wins for Richard Williamson (against Geoff Robinson) and Roger Ward (against Ray Thackray) sealed the 6-1 victory.

Heworth B fall to third spot in the league after a 5-2 defeat at home to Fulford A. Mike Walsh (20 break) won the opening frame for Fulford A against Adam Scaife. Tim Lister (40 break) added the next with a win over Mark Calpin and Justin Morris (22 break) made it 3-0 with a victory against Dave Birch. Vic Gamble reduced the arrears with victory over Steve Bradley and Daz College made it 3-2 with a close fought win over Sam England. Shaun Parker started superbly against Richard Stroughair to build a 51-0 lead but Stroughair recovered to win with a super 18 clearance after needing three snookers on the colours. Jeff Brown completed the 5-2 victory for Fulford A after clearing the final three colours against Mick Frampton to win on the black.

Bootham A remain in fourth place after a 5-2 win at home to Acomb A. Wins for Mark Darley, Simon Robinson, Tim Fillingham, Wayne Glaister (32 break) and Barry Rankin secured the points for Bootham A. Gary Robinson (who beat John Darley) and Adrian Barraclough (who defeated Colin Robinson) replied for Acomb A.

In the other game Acomb B suffered a 4-3 defeat at home to Bootham B. Dean Moss, Ray Stamp, Tony Lambert and Chris Dawson won for Bootham B. Eric Leatt, Steve Rodgers and Phil Carlton replied for Acomb B.

After the fifth round of matches, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Malton A	5	4	1	21
2	Heworth A	4	3	1	18
3	Heworth B	5	2	3	18
4	Bootham A	4	3	1	17
5	Fulford A	4	2	2	15
6	Bootham B	4	2	2	15
7	Acomb B	5	1	4	15
8	Acomb A	5	2	3	13
9	Fulford B	4	1	3	8

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is the new leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 112 break tonight. Mark Winskill (Heworth A) is in second spot with his 64 break. Steve Burdett (Heworth A) and Mark Darley (Bootham A) lead the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 4 wins from their 4 matches to date. Simon Weatherill (Malton A) and Adrian Barralough (Acomb A) are close behind with 4 wins from 5 matches to date.

October 27th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth continued their march to a third straight Faber Shield Billiards League title with a 6-1 win over nearest rivals Bootham B. Gary Rogers (playing off -100) got the leaders off to a great start with a 150-85 win over Ian Robinson with breaks of 57, 41, 36, 33 and 30. Mark Winskill added the next with breaks of 20 and 21 unfinished. Further wins for Dave Birch, Steve Burdett and Vic Gamble sealed the win. Tony Lambert replied for Bootham B but Heworth easily took the aggregate point to secure the 6-1 victory.

After the latest match, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	5	4	1	26
2	Bootham B	5	4	1	20
3	Acomb	3	1	2	9
4	Bootham A	5	0	5	8
5	Fulford	2	1	1	7

Gary Rogers (Heworth) is the new leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 57 break tonight. Colin Robinson (Bootham A) is in second spot with his 40 break. Vic Gamble and Mark Winskill (both Heworth) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 5 wins from 5 matches this season. Tony Lambert (Bootham B) is in second spot with 4 wins from his 4 games.

October 29th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Bootham B took advantage of a free week for Heworth to move level with their rivals in the Faber Shield Billiards League. Lol Barnes, Chris Granger, Tim Fillingham (22 break) Paul Mahoney and Alf Appleby were the victors for Bootham B. Barry Rankin (23 break) replied for Bootham A but Bootham B easily took the aggregate point to secure a 6-1 victory. Bootham B are now level on points with Heworth and lead the table by virtue of winning more games - though Heworth have a game in hand.

Fulford completed their second successive 4-3 victory away from home with a win at Acomb. Ian Gillies gave Acomb a great start with a 150-92 win against Colin Neal. Wayne Puleston leveled with a 150-145 win over Keith Myers. Trevor Ventress restored the lead with a comprehensive 150-68 victory against Alan Reed before Tim Lister leveled the match once more with a 150-113 win against John Ashwell. Bob Plant edged Fulford ahead with a 150-132 win against Jeff Keen and Richard Stroughair (29, 25 and 22 breaks) secured the win for Fulford with a 150-101 victory against Adrian Barraclough. Acomb took the aggregate point by 31 points to make the final score 4-3 to Fulford and stay just above them in the latest league table.

After the latest matches, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Bootham B	6	5	1	26
2	Heworth	5	4	1	26
3	Acomb	4	1	3	12
4	Fulford	3	2	1	11
5	Bootham A	6	0	6	9

Gary Rogers (Heworth) remains the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 57 break with Colin Robinson (Bootham A) in second spot with his 40 break. Vic Gamble and Mark Winskill (both Heworth) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 5 wins from 5 matches this season.

October 29th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

There was just one match in the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League tonight with Malton A and Heworth A receiving special dispensation to play their next fixture a week early. Malton A strengthened their lead at the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League with a 4-3 win against nearest rivals Heworth A. Simon Weatherill was amongst the victors for Malton A, continuing his good form with breaks of 48 and 30 in his win over Jason Milner. Kristian Strangeway (35 and 30 breaks), Phil Hart and David Coulthard (26 break) won the other frames for the home side.. Mark Winskill (26 break), Tony Tennyson (20 break) and Steve Burdett replied for Heworth A. Heworth A now trail Malton A by four points but have a game in hand. The remainder of the sixth round of matches will be played on Wednesday 5th November.

After the latest match, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Malton A	6	5	1	25
2	Heworth A	5	3	2	21
3	Heworth B	5	2	3	18
4	Bootham A	4	3	1	17
5	Fulford A	4	2	2	15
6	Bootham B	4	2	2	15
7	Acomb B	5	1	4	15
8	Acomb A	5	2	3	13
9	Fulford B	4	1	3	8

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 112 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth A) in second spot with his 64 break. Steve Burdett (Heworth A) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 5 wins from 5 matches to date with Simon Weatherill (Malton A) close behind with 5 wins from 6 matches to date.

November 5th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

The remainder of the sixth round of matches were played tonight with Bootham A moving up to second spot in the league with a 4-3 win away at Bootham B. Mark Darley, Simon Robinson and Tim Fillingham gave Bootham A a great start before Ray Stamp pulled a frame back with victory over Colin Robinson. John Darley (31 break) made it 4-1 and secured the victory with a pink ball win over Ian Robinson. Lol Barnes pulled another frame back with a pink ball win against Barry Rankin after leading 61-17 and Paul Mahoney took the final game against Wayne Glaister to make the final score 4-3 to Bootham A.

Fulford A moved up to fourth spot after a close fought 4-3 win at home to Acomb B. Justin Morris gave Fulford A a great start by making a 56 break in his win over Kevan Ventress. Tim Lister added the next with a comfortable win against John Ashwell. Brian Henry pulled a frame back with a black ball win over Jeff Brown. Brown had needed a snooker on the yellow but got it and led on the pink before Henry potted a superb pink and black to take the frame. Richard Stroughair (25 break) made it 3-1 to Fulford A with a win over Keith Myers before Steve Rodgers pulled a frame back with victory against Sam England on a respotted black. Jeff Keen played well in leveling the match with a solid win over Pete Dunmore before Mike Walsh took the deciding frame on the final black against Phil Carlton. Walsh had needed a snooker on the colours but after Carlton missed the blue trying to clip it thin, Walsh cleared with an 18 break to steal the frame and the match.

In the other game Fulford B beat Acomb A 4-3 at Acomb. Acomb A went 2-1 up through Trevor Ventress and Gary Robinson against a reply by Bob Smith (22 break). Andy Hurley and Nigel Smith moved Fulford ahead before Adrian Barraclough leveled. Lewis Willie secured Fulford's 4-3 win with victory over Barry Manson.

After the sixth round of matches, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Malton A	6	5	1	25
2	Bootham A	5	4	1	21
3	Heworth A	5	3	2	21
4	Fulford A	5	3	2	19
5	Bootham B	5	2	3	18
6	Heworth B	5	2	3	18
7	Acomb B	6	1	5	18
8	Acomb A	6	2	4	16
9	Fulford B	5	2	3	12

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 112 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth A) in second spot with his 64 break. Steve Burdett (Heworth A) and Mark Darley (Bootham A) lead the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 5 wins from 5 matches to date. Simon Weatherill (Malton A) and Adrian Barraclough (Acomb A) close behind with 5 wins from 6 matches to date.

November 12th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth moved back to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards League with a 6-1 victory over Fulford. Fulford got off to a great start with Richard Stroughair recording breaks of 44, 30 and 26 in his 150-76 win over Dave Birch. Vic Gamble leveled the match with a 150-105 win against Wayne Puleston and then Steve Burdett gave Heworth the lead with the help of a 38 break in his 150-134 with against Tim Lister (23 break). Gary Rogers made breaks of 51, 42, 38 and 29 in his 150-141 win over Roger Gibson and Jason Milner (21 break) secured a Heworth victory with a 150-81 win over Bob Plant. Mark Winskill took the final game 150-86 against Alan Reed with the aid of a 46 break and Heworth secured the aggregate point to seal the 6-1 win.

Bootham B secured a 4-3 win away at Acomb but drop in to second spot in the league despite having won six of their seven matches. There were Wins for Tony Lambert, Tim Fillingham and Chris Granger for Bootham B with John Ashwell, Trevor Ventress and Ian Gillies replying for Acomb. Bootham B took the aggregate point by 32 points to seal the 4-3 win.

After the latest matches, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	6	5	1	32
2	Bootham B	7	6	1	30
3	Acomb	5	1	4	15
4	Fulford	4	2	2	12
5	Bootham A	6	0	6	9

Gary Rogers (Heworth) remains the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 57 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth) now in second spot with his 46 break this week. Vic Gamble and Mark Winskill (both Heworth) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 6 wins from 6 matches this season.

November 19th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A made the most of a free week for Malton A to return to the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League. Kev Gall (34 break) took the opening game against Richard Lillie and Jason Milner added the next against Gary Robinson. Trevor Ventress pulled a frame back with a win over Tony Tennyson before Steve Burdett (42 and 37 breaks) defeated Ernie Addinall. Clive Whyte (35 break) took the final game against Adrian Barraclough and along with two walkovers gave Heworth A a 6-1 win against an under strength Acomb A team.

Heworth B moved into third place in the table following a 7-0 win away at Acomb B. Adam Scaife won the opening frame against Keith Myers and Keith Watkinson took the next against John Ashwell. Dave Birch made it 3-0 with a win over Jeff Keen and Vic Gamble secured the victory with his win against Kevan Ventress. Brian Birch added the next against Andy Stone and John Sherlock beat Brian Henry in the next. Mick Frampton took the final frame against Phil Carlton to seal the whitewash.

Fulford A remain in fourth spot despite a 5-2 win away at Bootham A. Justin Morris gave Fulford A a great start with a win over Barry Rankin and Tim "Blister" Lister added the next with a 37 break in his win over Simon Robinson. Sam England made it 3-0 with victory over John Darley before Brendan Ledgeway pulled a frame back against Steve Bradley. Richard Stroughair (33 break) secured victory for Fulford A with his win against Tim Fillingham but Mark Darley reduce the arrears with victory over Jeff Brown. Mike Walsh took the final frame against Colin Robinson to seal the 5-2 victory.

In the final game, Bootham B recorded a 6-1 win away at Fulford B and move up to fifth place in the table. Paul Mahoney took the opening frame against Alan Reed and Tony Lambert added the next with victory over Ray Thackray. Chris Dawson made it 3-0 with a respotted black win over Jim Rollinson. Andy Hurley reduced the arrears with victory over Paul Scorfield before Pete Dawson sealed the win with another respotted black win - this one over Nigel Smith. Ian Robinson added the next frame with a win against Arthur Pegden and Lol Barnes defeated Lewis Willie to make the final score 6-1.

After the seventh round of matches, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	6	4	2	27
2	Malton A	6	5	1	25
3	Heworth B	6	3	3	25
4	Fulford A	6	4	2	24
5	Bootham B	6	3	3	24
6	Bootham A	6	4	2	23
7	Acomb B	7	1	6	18
8	Acomb A	7	2	5	17
9	Fulford B	6	2	4	13

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 112 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth A) in second spot with his 64 break. Steve Burdett (Heworth A) and Mark Darley (Bootham A) continue to lead the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 6 wins from 6 matches to date. Simon Weatherill (Malton A), Tim Lister (Fulford A) and Andy Hurley (Fulford B) are close behind with 5 wins from 6 matches to date.

November 24th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

There was one match in the Faber Shield Billiards League tonight with Bootham A hosting Fulford. Colin Robinson (3 x 20 breaks) took a close fought opening game 150-148 against Colin Neal to get Bootham A off to a great start. Wayne Puleston leveled the match with a 150-145 win over Nick Parker in another close game. Jeff Brown (35 and 25 breaks) edged Fulford in to the lead with a 150-149 win against Barry Rankin (36 and 26 breaks) in a high quality encounter. John Woodall then leveled the match at 2-2 with a 150-119 success against Roger Gibson. However Bootham A could only field 4 players and so Bob Plant and Richard Stroughair both received walkovers. Due to the current rules in operation in the league there is no penalty to the aggregate for the walkovers. Fulford may feel aggrieved that because of this rule Bootham A secured the aggregate point to make the final score 4-3 to Fulford.

After the latest match, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	6	5	1	32
2	Bootham B	7	6	1	30
3	Fulford	5	3	2	16
4	Acomb	5	1	4	15
5	Bootham A	7	0	7	12

Gary Rogers (Heworth) remains the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 57 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth) now in second spot with his 46 break this week. Vic Gamble and Mark Winskill (both Heworth) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 6 wins from 6 matches this season.

November 26th 2008 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth go in to the Christmas break looking on course to seal a third consecutive Faber Shield Billiards title following a 4-3 win at home to Acomb. Ken Bowser gave Acomb the perfect start with a 150-74 win over ex-professional Gary Rogers (46, 37 breaks). Dave Birch responded with a 150-128 victory over Jeff Keen and Mark Winskill (46 break) edged Heworth ahead with a 150-98 win over Ian Gillies. Jason Milner (37 unfinished break) added the next 150-122 against John Ashwell and Steve Burdett (31 break) secured victory for Heworth with a 150-122 win over Keith Myers. However, Trevor Ventress inflicted the first defeat of the season on Vic Gamble by a score of 150-89 to secure the aggregate point for Acomb by just seven points and make the final score 4-3 to Heworth.

Fulford defeated second placed Bootham B by the same 4-3 score line. Lol Barnes gave Bootham B the lead with a 150-134 win over Tim Lister. Jeff Brown clawed his way to a 150-143 win over Alf Appleby after trailing 137-103 to level the match. Ian Robinson gave Bootham B the lead once more with a 150-109 success over Alan Reed. Terry Ward made his debut for Fulford after a 10 year hiatus. Playing off his old handicap of -95, Ward constructed breaks of 30 and 27 in his 150-123 win over Chris Granger. Tony Lambert recorded his sixth win of the season with a 150-131 victory over Bob Plant to give Bootham B a 3-2 lead and 42 point aggregate lead. However, Richard Stroughair (35, 26 and 21 breaks) took the final game 150-84 against Tim Fillingham to take the aggregate point and seal the 4-3 home win for Fulford.

After the latest match, the Faber Shield Billiards table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	7	6	1	36
2	Bootham B	8	6	2	33
3	Fulford	6	4	2	20
4	Acomb	6	1	5	18
5	Bootham A	7	0	7	12

Gary Rogers (Heworth) remains the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 57 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth) still in second spot with his 46 break. Mark Winskill (Heworth) is now the sole leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season competition with 7 wins from 7 matches this season. Vic Gamble (Heworth) and Tony Lambert (Bootham B) are his nearest rivals with 6 wins from 7 games.

December 3rd 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A moved three points clear at the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League following a 6-1 win away at Bootham B. There were wins for Neil Wood, Mark Winskill (48 break), Jason Milner, Kev Gall, Clive Whyte (45 break) and Tony Tennyson. Chris Dawson defeated John Milner in reply for Bootham B.

Malton A remain in second place after a 6-1 win away at Acomb A. The winners for Malton were Craig Mead, Simon Weatherill, Phil Hart, Roger Ward and Richard Williamson. David Coulthard receives a walkover after originally being beaten by Phil Carlton. Carlton was ineligible to play for Acomb A having previously represented Acomb B on seven occasions so far this season.

Fulford A move up to third spot after recording a 6-1 win at home to Fulford B. Tim Lister (31 break) got Fulford A off to a great start with a comfortable win over Alan Reed and Steve Bradley added the next with a close fought win over Ray Thackray. Richard Stroughair recovered from 40 down to beat Arthur Pegden with a great 22 clearance after snookering himself trying to get from black to yellow on an earlier break of 28. Andy Hurley pulled a frame back with victory against Jeff Brown to continue his impressive form this season with 6 wins from 7 games to date. Sam England added the next for Fulford A with a brown ball victory over Bob Smith and Mike Walsh (22 break) made it 5-1 with his win over Nigel Smith. Pete Dunmore completed the 6-1 victory for Fulford A after potting a good pink to edge out Jim Rollinson in the final frame.

In the final game, Heworth B defeated Bootham A 4-3 at home but fall to fourth spot in the latest table. Adam Scaife won the opening frame against Brendan Ledgeway before Wayne Glaister leveled the match with a win over Keith Watkinson. Tim Fillingham put Bootham A ahead with a win over Daz College but Dave Birch leveled the game once more with his win over Simon Robinson. Mark Darley won his seventh game of the season and maintained his 100% record with victory over Mark Calpin. Mick Frampton leveled the match once more with his win over John Darley and Shaun Parker took the deciding frame against Colin Robinson to seal victory for Heworth B.

After the eight round of matches, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	7	5	2	33
2	Malton A	7	6	1	31
3	Fulford A	7	5	2	30
4	Heworth B	7	4	3	29
5	Bootham A	7	4	3	26
6	Bootham B	7	3	4	25
7	Acomb A	8	2	6	18
8	Acomb B	7	1	6	18
9	Fulford B	7	2	5	14

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 112 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth A) in second spot with his 64 break. Mark Darley (Bootham A) is now the sole leader in the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 7 wins from 7 matches to date, with Steve Burdett in second place with 6 wins from 6 games. Simon Weatherill (Malton A), Tim Lister (Fulford A) and Andy Hurley (Fulford B) are close behind with 6 wins from 7 matches to date.

December 10th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

The Carlsberg-UK Snooker League reached the half way point tonight with just five points separating the top five places after all teams have played eight games so far this season. Just one more match night remains before the Christmas break with Bootham A having a free week next Wednesday.

Malton A top the league after a 6-1 win at home to Bootham B. Simon Weatherill (2 x 27 breaks) gave Malton A the perfect start with a win over Paul Mahoney. Nick Dyson added the next against Paul Scorfield and Dave Coulthard (22 break) made it 3-0 with victory over Tony Lambert. Debutante Dan Pawson secured the win for Malton A with his victory over Pete Dawson and Phil Hart (24 break) then made it 5-0 with a win over Ian Robinson. Chris Dawson won a black ball game against Craig Mead to avoid the whitewash before Roger Ward (29 break) clinched the 6-1 victory with his win over Lol Barnes.

Heworth A stay second despite a a 4-3 defeat at home to Fulford A. Neil Wood (38, 35 breaks) gave Heworth A an early lead with his win over Justin Morris before Tim Lister (44 break) leveled the match with a good win over Mark Winskill. Jeff Brown edged Fulford A ahead with victory over Jason Milner but Clive Whyte leveled the game at 2-2 with his win over Richard Stroughair. Wins for Mike Walsh over Tony Tennyson and Sam England against Kevin Gall then sealed victory for Fulford A. Chris Thompson won the final frame against Steve Bradley to make the final score 4-3 to Fulford A.

Heworth B remain in fourth spot after a 4-3 win at Fulford B. Adam Scaife won the opener against Bob Smith and Daz College made it 2-0 with a win over John Adcock. Dave Birch added the next against Andy Hurley and Mark Calpin made it 4-0 with his win over Arthur Pedgen. Ray Thackway pulled a frame back with a win over Brian Birch and Jim Rollinson defeated Mick Frampton in the next. Nigel Smith won the final frame against Shaun Parker to make the final score 4-3 to Heworth B.

In the other match, Bootham A secured a 6-1 win at home to Acomb B to stay in fifth place. Mark Darley won the opening frame against Keith Myers but John Ashwell replied for Acomb B with victory over Nick Parker. Simon Robinson won a close game against Steve Rodgers and Tim Fillingham added the next against Kevan Ventress. John Darley beat Andy Stone to secure the victory before Colin Robinson defeated Phil Carlton and Barry Rankin (23 break) beat Jeff Keen to seal the 6-1 victory.

At the halfway stage, the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Malton A	8	7	1	37
2	Heworth A	8	5	3	36
3	Fulford A	8	6	2	34
4	Heworth B	8	5	3	33
5	Bootham A	8	5	3	32
6	Bootham B	8	3	5	26
7	Acomb B	8	1	7	19
8	Acomb A	8	2	6	18
9	Fulford B	8	2	6	17

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 112 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth A) in second spot with his 64 break. Mark Darley (Bootham A) is remains the leader in the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 8 wins from 8 matches to date. Simon Weatherill (Malton A) and Tim Lister (Fulford A) are close behind with 7 wins from 8 matches to date.

December 17th 2008 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

The Carlsberg-UK Snooker League reached the Christmas break tonight with just two points separating the top four places in the latest table. All teams have played nine matches apart from Bootham A who had the free week tonight.

Malton A top the league despite a 4-3 defeat at home to second placed Fulford A. Pete Dunmore gave Fulford A an early lead with an excellent victory over Craig Mead. Simon Weatherill (49 break) leveled the match with a pink ball win over Luke Fleet. Mike Walsh restored the lead for Fulford A with 3 breaks over 20 in his win over Richard Williamson before Nick Dyson leveled the match with victory over Steve Bradley. Jeff Brown took the next with a win over Phil Hart before Dave Coulthard made it 3-3 with victory over Sam England. Richard Stroughair (28 break) defeated Roger Ward in the final frame to secure the 4-3 victory for Fulford A.

Heworth B moved in to third spot after a 5-2 win at Heworth A who drop to fourth place. Adam Scaife defeated Neil Wood, Mark Calpin (23 break) beat Kev Gall, Mick Frmapton defeated Clive Whyte, Brian Birch beat Tony Tennyson and Vic Gamble beat Chris Thompson. In reply for Heworth A, Steve Burdett (37 break) beat Daz College and Jason Milner beat Dave Birch.

Bootham B remain in sixth place despite a 6-1 win at struggling Acomb A. Paul Scorfield won the opener against Kevin Brady and Paul Mahoney took the next against Ian Gillies. Tony Lambert beat Gary Robinson to make it 3-0 before Ernie Addinall pulled a frame back against Pete Dawson. Ian Robinson beat Richard Lillie, Chris Dawson defeated Trevor Ventress and Lol Barnes beat Adrian Barraclough to complete the 6-1 victory for Bootham B.

In the other match, Acomb B secured a 5-2 win away at Fulford B. Keith Myers won the opener against John Adcock and Brian Henry took the next against Andy Hurley. Kevan Ventress defeated Alan Reed in the next before John Ashwell made it 4-0 with his win over Ray Thackway. Lewis Willie pulled a frame back against Jeff Keen before Phil Carlton took the next frame for Acomb B against Arthur Pegden. Bob Smith won the final frame against Steve Rodgers to make the final score 5-2 to Acomb B.

At the Christmas break the Carlsberg UK Snooker table looks like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Malton A	9	7	2	40
2	Fulford A	9	7	2	38
3	Heworth B	9	6	3	38
4	Heworth A	9	5	4	38
5	Bootham A	8	5	3	32
6	Bootham B	9	4	5	32
7	Acomb B	9	2	7	24
8	Acomb A	9	2	7	19
9	Fulford B	9	2	7	19

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 112 break with Mark Winskill (Heworth A) in second spot with his 64 break. Mark Darley (Bootham A) is remains the leader in the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with 8 wins from 8 matches to date. Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is in second place with 8 wins from 9 matches to date.

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