September 2nd 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

The Carlsberg-UK Snooker League returned to action after the summer break with defending Champions Malton getting off to a great start. In a match involving a number of close finishes, wins for Craig Mead, Dave Coulthard, Roger Ward, Simon Weatehrill (20 break), Phil Hart (24 break) and Tim Foggin secured a 6-1 victory for Malton. Bootham B replied through Tony Lambert who defeated Nick Dyson.

In a battle between the second and third placed sides last season, Heworth A recovered from 3-1 down to defeat Fulford A 4-3 at Heworth. Tim Lister (41 break) gave Fulford the perfect start with victory over Adam Scaife before Neil Wood (37 break) leveled the match with a win over Steve Bradley. Justin Morris added the next with a win over Jason Milner before debutante James Lee defeated Kev Gall to put Fulford A 3-1 up. Steve Burdett (23 and 27 breaks) took the next comfortably against Richard Stroughair before Clive Whyte (48 break) leveled the match with victory over Sam England. Mark Winskill (23 break) won the decider against Mike Walsh to take victory for Heworth A.

Heworth B also secured a 4-3 victory over Fulford B. Daz College (32 break) won the opener for Heworth B against Bob Smith and Mark Calpin added the next against Nigel Smith. Brian Birch then made it 3-0 with a win over Andy Hurley before Jim Rollinson pulled a frame back with a win over Vic Gamble. Arthur Pegden added the next with a win voer Chris Thompson but Huw Faircliffe secured the victory for Heworth B with his win over Alan Reed. Tom Wilson took the final game for Fulford B against Keith Watkinson to make the final score 4-3 to Heworth B.

In the final game, Acomb B ran out 4-3 victors against Acomb A. Their winners were Keith Myers, Ken Bowser, John Ashwell and Eric Leatt. Richard Lillie, Gary Robinson (22 break) and Adrian Barraclough replied for Acomb A.

September 7th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

The Faber Shield Billiards League returned to action tonight with Bootham B hosting Acomb in the only game to be played. Lol Barnes won the opener for Bootham B with a 150-105 win over Ken Bowser before Keith Myers leveled with a 150-139 victory over Chris Granger. Ian Robinson took the next for Bootham B with a 150-110 success over Barry Manson but Ian Gillies leveled the match once more with a 150-83 win over Tony Lambert. Tim Fillingham (20 and 22 unfinished breaks) took the next 150-110 against John Ashwell before Adrian Barraclough won the final game for Acomb 150-141 against Alf Appelby (21 break). With the games score level, Bootham B took the aggregate point by 38 points to secure a 4-3 victory and get their season off to a successful start.

September 9th 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth B moved to the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League with a 6-1 win at home to Acomb B. Wins for Mark Calpin, Chris Thompson (20 break), Nick Hodgson, Brian Birch, Daz College (32 break) and Keith Watkinson sealed the win. Andy Stone defeated Shaun Parker in reply for Acomb B.

Fulford A moved level on points with Malton A following a 5-2 win at home to the defending Champions. Tim Lister won the opener for Fulford after battling to a blue ball victory against Tim Foggin despite nursing a bad knee injury in a freak accident the previous night. Tom Wilson added the next with victory over Phil Hart but this game has since been ruled void and Hart was given a walkover. Justin Morris won the next for Fulford A against Craig Mead before Roger Ward pulled a frame back against Richard Stroughair. Sam England took the next for Fulfod A win with his victory over Nicky Dyson and James Lee (25 break) added sealed a Fulford A win by potting brown, blue and pink after Dave Coulthard missed an easy brown when set to clear to win the frame. Simon Weatherill made a 52 break in the final frame against stand-in Brian Smith and made the final score 5-2 to Fulford A.

Fulford B also recorded a 5-2 success against Bootham A to move level with Fulford A and Malton A. Victories for Bob Smith, Alan Reed, Roger Gibson, Jim Rollinson and Tom Wilson (25 clearance) gave Fulford B the win. Brendan Ledgeway (24 break) and Tim Fillingham replied for Bootham A.

Acomb A moved up to joint fifth place with a surprise 4-3 success at home to Heworth A. Acomb A went 3-0 up and amongst their victors was another press cutting moment for Barry "Magic" Manson who defeated Jason Milner. Neil Wood made a 39 break in coming from 63 behind to defeat Ian Gilles, Mark Winskill won from 54 behind and Clive Whyte defeated Adrian Barraclough on the black to make the final score 4-3 to Acomb A.

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

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

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) leads the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 52 break this week with Clive Whyte (Heworth A) second with his 48 break last week.

September 16th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Acomb moved to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards League following a 5-2 win at home to Fulford. Wayne Puleston gave the visitors the lead with a 150-142 win over Keith Myers before John Ashwell leveled the match with a 150-145 win over Roger Gibson. Ian Gillies recovered with the aid of a 26 break to defeat Colin Neal 150-144 before Ken Bowser added the next for Acomb with a 150-118 win over Terry Ward (32 and 29 breaks). Debutante Tom Wilson pulled a game back with a 150-128 win over Barry Manson but Adrian Barraclough (21 break) defeated Richard Stroughair (22 break) in the final game to secure the win and additional aggregate point.

Bootham A got their season off to a great start with a 5-2 win at home to the defending Champions Heworth. John Woodall won the opener for Bootham A 150-107 against Vic Gamble. Gary Rogers leveled the match with a 150-133 win against Nick Parker thanks to breaks of 45, 44, 34 and 30. Jason Milner edged Heworth ahead with a 150-126 win over Ken Taylor but Colin Robinson (25 and 21 breaks) leveled the match once more with a 150-138 win over Brian Birch. John Darley comfortably won the next 150-69 against Mark Winskill and Barry Rankin (44 break) defeated Keith Watkinson 150-126 in the final game to seal the 5-2 victory with the aid of the aggregate point.

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

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

Gary Rogers (Heworth) is the early leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 45 break this week with Barry Rankin (Bootham A) second with his 44 break. Ian Gillies and Adrian Barraclough (Acomb) are the early leaders in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with two wins from two matches to date.

September 21st 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

There was one match in the Faber Shield Billiards League tonight with Bootham A hosting Fulford. Roger Gibson (19 break) won the opener for Fulford 150-146 against Don Pringle and Tim Lister added the next 150-111 against Ken Taylor. Richard Stroughair (36, 21 and 20 breaks) extended the lead with a 150-108 win over John Woodall and Colin Neal ensured a Fulford victory with a 150-82 success over Colin Robinson. Nick Parker pulled a game back with a 150-124 win over Tom Wilson and John Darley received a walkover in the final game. Fulford took the aggregate point comfortably to seal a 5-2 victory and move joint second in the table, a point behind the leaders Acomb.

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

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

Gary Rogers (Heworth) is the early leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 45 break with Barry Rankin (Bootham A) second with his 44 break. Ian Gillies and Adrian Barraclough (Acomb) and John Darley (Bootham A) are the early leaders in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with two wins from two matches to date.

September 23rd 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Fulford A to the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League following a 4-3 win away at Bootham B. Richard Stroughair (25 break) won the opener against Lol Barnes (24 break) on the blue and Tom Wilson defeated Chris Dawson on the pink in the next to give Fulford A the perfect start. Mike Walsh (21 break) made it 3-0 with a comfortable win over Tony Lambert before Paul Scorfield pulled a frame back with victory over James Lee. Ian Robinson won the next against Sam England and then Matt Smith leveled the match with victory over Pete Dunmore. Tim Lister won the deciding frame on the black against Paul Mahoney to seal the 4-3 victory.

Heworth A join Fulford A at the top of the table following a 5-2 win over their B team, who are also level on points with the leaders. Neil Wood made a 57 break in his win, with victories also recorded for Clive Whyte (41 break), Jason Milner, Kev Gall and Adam Scaife. Brian Birch defeated Mark Winskill and Daz College beat Steve Burdett in reply for Heworth B.

Acomb A move up to fourth in the table following a surprise 4-3 win over Malton A who drop to sixth position albeit a point behind the leaders. Richard Lillie won the opener against Roger Ward before Dave Coulthard leveled the match with a win over Kevin Brady. Andy Wade beat Simon Weatherill in the next but Phil Hart leveled the game once more after Ian Gillies missed frame ball pink. Gary Robinson edged Acomb ahead once more with a win over Tim Foggin in the next and Trevor Ventress defeated Craig Mead to seal an Acomb A win. Richard Williamson took the final frame after clearing the colours from brown against Adrian Barraclough to make the final score 4-3 to Acomb A.

Acomb B surged in to fifth spot in the table following a 6-1 home win over Bootham A who have had a disastrous start to the season. Kevan Ventress, John Ashwell, Brian Henry, Eric Leatt and Andy Stone put Acomb B 5-0 up before John Darley pulled a frame back for Bootham A. Steve Rodgers beat Colin Robinson in the final game to seal the 6-1 victory.

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

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

Neil Wood now leads the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 57 break this week with Simon Weatherill (Malton A) now second with his 52 break. Eight players remain unbeaten in Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with three wins to date this season.

September 30th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Fulford stormed to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards League following a 7-0 victory over Acomb. Richard Stroughair quickly recovered from giving 100 points start to Ian Gillies making breaks of 30, 29 and 34 to lead 80-59 early on. Gillies fought back but Stroughair ran out 150-120 to take the opening game for Fulford. Roger Gibson made it 2-0 with a 150-144 win over Barry Manson and Jeff Brown added the next against Ken Bowser. Terry Ward recovered from giving John Ashwell 150 start with breaks of 40 and 25 helping him to victory and Bob Plant won his first match of the season against Keith Myers. Tom Wilson received a walkover in the final game giving Fulford revenge for their defeat to Acomb two weeks ago.

In the other game, Champions Heworth fell to a surprise 5-2 defeat at home to Bootham B. Tony Lambert won the opener 150-140 against Mick Frampton and Ian Robinson added the next with a 150-98 win over Gary Rogers despite Rogers (who gave 180 points start) making a break of 87 - the highest of the season to date. Tim Fillingham made it 3-0 with a 150-114 win over Jason Milner before Steve Burdett (36 and 21 breaks) pulled a game back with a 150-112 win over Alf Appleby. Vic Gamble reduced the arrears with a 150-116 win against Lol Barnes before Chris Granger took the final game 150-104 against Brian Birch to seal the 5-2 win with the aid of the aggregate point.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Fulford	3	2	1	14
2	Bootham B	2	2	0	9
3	Acomb	3	1	2	8
4	Bootham A	2	1	1	7
5	Heworth	2	0	2	4

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the way in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 87 break this week with Barry Rankin (Bootham A) second with his 44 break. Adrian Barraclough (Acomb), John Darley (Bootham A), Ian Robinson and Tim Fillingham (both Bootham B) are the early leaders in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with two wins from two matches to date.

October 5th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

There was one match in the Faber Shield Billiards League tonight with Bootham B sealing a 5-2 win over Bootham A to move them to the top of the table, level on points with Fulford but with one more win. Lol Barnes won the opener 150-110 against Colin Robinson before John Woodall leveled the match with a 150-113 win over Chris Granger. Ian Robinson defeated Ken Taylor 150-77 in the next and Alf Appleby then made it 3-1 to Bootham B with a 150-118 win over Nick Parker. Tim Fillingham (21 and 23 breaks) sealed the victory with a 150-123 win over Barry Rankin before John Darley reduced the arrears with a 150-80 win over Tony Lambert. Bootham B took the aggregate point 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	Bootham B	3	3	0	14
2	Fulford	3	2	1	14
3	Bootham A	3	1	2	9
4	Acomb	3	1	2	8
5	Heworth	2	0	2	4

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the way in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 87 break with Barry Rankin (Bootham A) second with his 44 break. John Darley (Bootham A), Ian Robinson and Tim Fillingham (both Bootham B) are the early leaders in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with three wins from three matches to date.

October 7th 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A secured a 5-2 win at Bootham A to maintain a share of the lead at the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League. Brendan Ledgeway won the opener for Bootham A with victory over Adam Scaife before John Sherlock (standing in from the C team) leveled with a win over Mark Darley. Jason Milner took the next with a black ball win over Tim Fillingham and Steve Burdett added the next against Simon Robinson. Clive White defeated Colin Robinson in the next to ensure victory for Heworth A before Neil Wood made it 5-1 with breaks of 45, 22 and 20 in his victory over John Darley. Barry Rankin made a 25 clearance in the final frame to defeat Kev Gall and pull a frame back for Bootham B.

Heworth B join Heworth A at the top of the table following a 5-2 win over Malton A. Their were victories for Mark Calpin (who beat Simon Weatherill), Brian Birch, Nick Hodgson, Daz College and Chris Thompson. Further details to be added...

Meanwhile Acomb A kept up their impressive start to the season with a 5-2 win over Bootham B and remain one point behind the Heworth teams. Mark Harrison won the opener for Acomb A with victory over John Wortley and Mark Harrison added the next against Chris Dawson. Paul Scorfield pulled a frame back against Kevin Brady and Tony Lambert leveled the match with his win over Trevor Ventress. However wins for Andy Wade (against Ian Robinson), Adrian Barraclough (against Matt Smith) and Gary Robinson (who had a 20 break in his win over Paul Mahoney) sealed a 5-2 win for Acomb A.

In the other match, Fulford B defeated Acomb B 4-3 however Acomb B remain in fourth place in the table. Bob Smith won the opener for Fulford B before wins for Kevan Ventress and John Ashwell (against Alan Reed and Andy Hurley respectively) gave Acomb B the lead. Jim Rollinson leveled the match with a win over Andy Stone and Tom Wilson edged Fulford B ahead with victory over Eric Leatt. Arthur Pegden defeated Larry Atmore in the next to ensure a Fulford B win before Steve Rodgers took the final frame against Nigel Smith to make the final score 4-3 to Fulford B.

After the current round of matches the tables look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	4	3	1	17
2	Heworth B	4	3	1	17
3	Acomb A	4	3	1	16
4	Acomb B	4	2	2	14
5	Malton A	4	1	3	13
6	Fulford A	3	2	1	12
7	Fulford B	3	2	1	11
8	Bootham A	3	0	3	6
9	Bootham B	3	0	3	6

Neil Wood still leads the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 57 break with Simon Weatherill (Malton A) in second spot with his 52 break. Seven players remain unbeaten in Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with four wins to date this season.

October 14th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Bootham B continued their 100% start in the Faber Shield Billiards League tonight with a 5-2 win over Acomb to move four points clear at the top of the table. Trevor Ventress won the opener for Acomb 150-133 against Lol Barnes before Tim Fillingham leveled the match with a 150-133 win over John Ashwell. Ian Robinson added the next for Bootham B 150-142 against Barry Manson but Keith Myers leveled the match once more with a 150-119 win over Chris Granger. Tony Lambert added the next 150-121 against Ian Gillies and Paul Mahoney took a close final game 150-146 against Adrian Barraclough. Bootham B took the aggregate point to secure the 5-2 victory.

The other match of the night saw some impressive break building from both sides as Heworth secured a 6-1 win away at Fulford to haul themselves back in to contention in the league standings. Mark Winskill (-25 handicap) recovered well from 40 behind to defeat Richard Stroughair (-50 handicap) in the opening game 150-108 despite breaks of 33 and 47 from Stroughair. Vic Gamble added the next with a comfortable 150-94 win over Wayne Puleston and then Gary Rogers (-115 handicap) made it 3-0 to Heworth with breaks of 90, 38, 29, 28 and 24 helping him to a 150-112 win over Alan Reed (+55 handicap). Terry Ward (-95 handicap) then completed a great recovery to defeat Brian Birch (+40 handicap) 150-118 in the next running out with a 74 unfinished break, after early breaks of 29 and 26, to seal Fulford's only point of the night. Jason Milner (28 and 25 breaks) took the next game 150-129 against Jeff Brown and Steve Burdett completed the rout with a 150-130 win aganst Bob Plant (24 break). Heworth easily took the aggregate point to seal the 6-1 victory.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Bootham B	4	4	0	19
2	Fulford	4	2	2	15
3	Acomb	4	1	3	10
4	Heworth	3	1	2	10
5	Bootham A	3	1	2	9

Gary Rogers (Heworth) improved his lead in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break this week with Terry Ward (Fulford) moving in to second with his 74 unfinished break in his win tonight. Ian Robinson and Tim Fillingham (both Bootham B) are the leaders in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with four wins from four matches to date.

October 19th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Champions Heworth continued their recent impressive form with a 6-1 win away at Bootham A to close the gap on leaders Bootham B to just 3 points in the Faber Shield Billiards League. Nick Parker gave Bootham A the lead with a 150-87 win over Gary Rogers (32, 26 and 20 breaks) before Vic Gamble leveled the match with a 150-130 win over Ken Taylor. Jason Milner added the next 150-142 against John Woodall (21 break) and Brian Birch made it 3-1 with a 150-149 win over Colin Robinson (29 break). Steve Burdett (28 break) then secured victory for Heworth with a 150-115 win over Barry Rankin (31 break). Mark Winskill (20 and 27 breaks) won the final game 150-128 again John Darley (22 break) and Heworth took the aggregate point by 23 points to seal the 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	4	2	2	16
3	Fulford	4	2	2	15
4	Acomb	4	1	3	10
5	Bootham A	4	1	3	10

Gary Rogers (Heworth) still leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. Ian Robinson and Tim Fillingham (both Bootham B) remain the leaders in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with four wins from four matches to date.

October 21st 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A moved two points clear at the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League following a 5-2 win at home to Fulford B. Heworth A got off to a superb start with Mark Winskill recording a break of 80 in his win over Alan Reed and Jason Milner making a 58 break in his victory over Bob Smith. Adam Scaife then made it 3-0 with the aid of a 38 break against John Adcock before Andy Hurley pulled a frame back with victory over Neil Wood. Steve Burdett (29 break) took the next against Jim Rollinson and Clive Whyte made it 5-1 with a win over Arthur Pegden. Tom Wilson took the final game against Kev Gall to maintain his unbeaten start to the season and earn Fulford B another valuable point.

Heworth B remain in second spot despite a 4-3 defeat at Bootham B. Matt Smith won the opener for Bootham B against Brian Birch and Tony Lambert made it 2-0 with his win over Mark Calpin. Daz College (20 break) pulled a frame back with a win over Chris Dawson but Ian Robinson made it 3-1 with his win over Vic Gamble. Lol Barnes secured victory for Bootham B with his win over Nick Hodgson in the next game. Andy Ogley (22 break) defeated Paul Mahoney in the next and Huw Faircliff then beat John Wortley to make the final score 4-3 to Bootham B.

Acomb A remain in third place after a 4-3 defeat away at Fulford A. Tim Lister took the opening frame against Kevin Brady and Justin Morris (38 break) added the next against Mark Harrison. Adrian Barraclough defeated Richard Stroughair in the next before Andy Wade leveled the match with his win over Jeff Brown. James Lee restored Fulford's lead with victory over Ian Gillies but Gary Robinson leveled the match once more with his win over Sam England. Mike Walsh won the deciding game with the help of a 47 clearance against Trevor Ventress to seal the win for Fulford A, who have a game in hand over their rivals.

In the final match, Malton A secured a 5-2 victory at home to Bootham A and move in to fourth spot in the latest table. Roger Ward (21 break) took the opener for Malton against Brendan Ledgeway before Nick Parker leveled with a win against David Coulthard (21 break). Dan Pawson received a walkover in the next before Richard Williamson defeated Simon Robinson with the aid of a 38 break. Phil Hart defeated John Darley in the next to ensure a Malton win and Simon Weatherill (38 break) then made it 5-1 with his win over Colin Robinson. Barry Rankin (23 break) won a consolation final frame for Bootham A with his victory over Craig Mead (22 break).

After the current round of matches the tables look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	5	4	1	22
2	Heworth B	5	3	2	20
3	Acomb A	5	3	2	19
4	Malton A	5	2	3	18
5	Fulford A	4	3	1	16
6	Acomb B	4	2	2	14
7	Fulford B	4	2	2	13
8	Bootham B	4	1	3	10
9	Bootham A	4	0	4	8

Mark Winskill is the new leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 80 break this week with Jason Milner (Heworth A) now in second place with his 58 break this week. Clive Whyte (Heworth A), Gary Robinson (Acomb A), Tom Wilson (Fulford B) and Daz College (Heworth B) lead the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with five wins from five games to date this season. Tim Lister (Fulford A) and Richard Lillie (Acomb A) are also unbeated having played four games this season to date.

October 28th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Fulford gained revenge for their 6-1 defeat to Heworth a fortnight ago with a 4-3 win away to the defending Champions. The hosts decided to keep the same pairings as in the previous match with the exception of Colin Neal who replaced the injured Alan Reed for Fulford. Wayne Puleston got the visitors off to a great start with a 150-82 win over Vic Gamble before Terry Ward (29, 24 and 23 breaks) added the next with a 150-136 win over Brian Birch (22 break). Richard Stroughair then made it 3-0 to Fulford with a 150-87 win over Mark Winskill with the aid of breaks of 38 and 36 and gave Fulford a lead of 145 in the aggregate. Gary Rogers pulled a game back for Heworth with a 150-117 win over Colin Neal helped by a breaks of 63 and 51 unfinished. Steve Burdett (two 28 breaks) added the next with a 150-102 win over Bob Plant and Jason Milner took a tense final game 150-126 against Jeff Brown to level the scores. However Fulford claimed the aggregate point by 40 points to seal the 4-3 victory.

In the other game, Bootham A won 5-2 at Acomb to move off the bottom of the table at the expense of their opponents. Trevor Ventress won the opener for Acomb 150-136 against Don Pringle before Ken Taylor (46 break) leveled the match with a 150-112 win over Keith Myers. Colin Robinson (21 break) took the next for Bootham A 150-132 against Ken Bowser and Nick Parker added the next 150-140 against Ian Gillies. John Ashwell pulled a game back for Acomb with a 150-139 win over John Woodall before John Darley (27 and 25 breaks) took the final game 150-95 against Barry Manson to seal the Bootham A win.

Fulford move up to second spot in the table following their victory, level on points with Heworth but with a win more. Bootham B, who have a game in hand over their rivals, also have 19 points but lead the table as they are unbeaten this season. 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	Fulford	5	3	2	19
3	Heworth	5	2	3	19
4	Bootham A	5	2	3	15
5	Acomb	5	1	4	12

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. Ian Robinson and Tim Fillingham (both Bootham B) and Steve Burdett (Heworth) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with four wins from four matches to date.

November 4th 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth ‘A’ opened up a five point lead at the top of the Carlsberg UK Snooker League after a 5-2 victory over Acomb ‘B’. Brian Henry won the first frame for Acomb then Mark Winskill (23 break), Adam Scaife (41) and Steve Burdett (32) moved Heworth ahead. John Ashwell clawed one back with a surprise success against Neil Wood, but Kevan Gall and Clive Whyte (25) ensured Heworth’s win.

Heworth ‘B’ held on to second despite losing 5-2 to Fulford ‘A’. The teams shared the first four games with Brian Birch (25) and Darren Colledge winning for Heworth, and Lister and new recruit Kevin Hopper (27, 31) for Fulford. James Lee, Jeff Brown and Mike Walsh (20) took the remaining frames for Fulford.

Malton ‘A’ suffered their fourth defeat in six games to Fulford ‘B’. Nick Dyson and Simon Weatherill gained Malton’s points, but Nigel Smith, Jim Rollinson, Andy Hurley, John Adcock and Tom Wilson made it 5-2 for Fulford.

Bootham ‘B’ went 4-0 ahead against their ‘A’ team. Lionel Barnes, Ian Robinson, Matt Smith and Paul Mahoney secured the win before Simon Robinson hit back. Scorfield (36) made it five for the ‘B’ team then John Darley earned the ‘A’ team’s second point.

After the current round of matches (and following Fulford's successful appeal against a point deduction) the tables look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	6	5	1	27
2	Heworth B	6	3	3	22
3	Fulford A	5	4	1	21
4	Malton A	6	2	4	20
5	Acomb A	5	3	2	19
6	Fulford B	5	3	2	19
7	Acomb B	5	2	3	16
8	Bootham B	5	2	3	15
9	Bootham A	5	0	5	9

Mark Winskill remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 80 break with Jason Milner (Heworth A) still in second place with his 58 break. Tom Wilson (Fulford B), Clive Whyte (Heworth A) and Daz College (Heworth B lead the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with six wins from six games to date this season.

November 11th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth moved to the top of the table following a 6-1 win away at Acomb. Gary Rogers won the opener for Heworth having receovered from over 100 behind with his opponent John Ashwell requiring only 30 more to win. Ashwell (24 break) received 170 points start but breaks of 37 and 59, added to a break of 63 earlier in the game, helped Rogers level the game before clinching victory 150-132. Jason Milner added the next 150-109 against Ken Bowser before Vic Gamble edged home 150-147 against Barry Manson. Steve Burdett had breaks of 32, 27, 25 and 23 in taking the next 150-107 against Jeff Keen and Mark Winskill (28 break) added the next 150-117 against Keith Myers. Adrian Barraclough replied for Acomb beating Brian Birch by 150-141.

In the other game, Bootham A beat Bootham B 5-2. Paul Mahoney won the opener for Bootham B 150-141 against Colin Robinson (22 break) before Nick Parker (2 x 26 breaks) leveled the match with a 150-128 win over Lol Barnes. Tim Fillingham had breaks of 57 and 21 against Ken Taylor (who had breaks of 45 and 24) to take the next game 150-143 but John Woodall leveled the match once more with a 150-122 win over Alf Appleby. Barry Rankin (34 break) edged Bootham A ahead with a 150-136 win over Ian Robinson and John Darley secured the win with a 150-133 win against Tony Lambert.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	6	3	3	25
2	Bootham B	5	4	1	21
3	Bootham A	6	3	3	20
4	Fulford	5	3	2	19
5	Acomb	6	1	5	13

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. Tim Fillingham (Bootham B) and Steve Burdett (Heworth) lead the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with five wins from five matches to date.

November 16th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Fulford reached the half way point of the season at the top of the table following a 6-1 win away at Bootham B. Wayne Puleston gave Fulford an ideal start with a 150-128 win over Lol Barnes before Jeff Brown (29 break) added the next 150-131 against Paul Mahoney. Terry Ward recovered from giving 160 points start to Ian Robinson to win 150-124 with the aid of breaks of 63, 30, 27 and 25. Bob Plant took the next game 150-104 against Alf Appleby and Tim Lister made it 5-0 with a 150-133 win over Tony Lambert. Tim Fillingham won the final game 150-67 against Richard Stroughair (23 and 20 breaks) but Fulford took the aggregate point to seal the 6-1 win and move to the top of the table by virtue of having more wins than Heworth.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Fulford	6	4	2	25
2	Heworth	6	3	3	25
3	Bootham B	6	4	2	22
4	Bootham A	6	3	3	20
5	Acomb	6	1	5	13

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. Tim Fillingham (Bootham B) now leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with six wins from six matches to date.

November 18th 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Fulford A moved to the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League, level on points with Heworth A, following a 6-1 win at home to bottom-placed Bootham A. There were wins for Tim Lister, Justin Morris, Kev Hopper, Sam England, James Lee and Mike Walsh with Colin Robinson winning a black ball game against Jeff Brown in reply for Bootham A - his first victory of the season.

Malton A moved in to third spot following a 6-1 win at home to Acomb B. Richard Williamson won the opener against Brian Henry and Phil Hart (25 break) added the next against Eric Leatt. Nick Dyson (24 and 21 breaks) took the next frame against John Ashwell and Tim Foggin defeated Keith Myers in the next to seal the Malton win. Roger Ward (23 break) added the next against Steve Rodgers before Andy Stone pulled a game back for Acomb B with victory over Craig Mead. David Coulthard won the final game against Ken Bowser to seal the 6-1 victory.

Acomb A are in fourth spot following a 5-2 win at home to Heworth B. Brian Birch gained four snookers to win the opening frame against Mark Harrison (23 break) before Richard Lillie leveled the match with his win over Mark Calpin. Jeff Keen added the next for Acomb A with a win over Daz College and Andy Wade made it 3-1 with his victory over Nick Hodgson. Gary Robinson (24 break) sealed the Acomb A win with victory over Chris Thompson before Vic Gamble pulled a frame back against Phil Carlton. Adrian Barraclough won the final frame against Keith Watkinson to seal the 5-2 victory for Acomb A.

In the other game, Fulford B won 5-2 at Bootham B to move level on points (with a game in hand) with Heworth B in the race for the B Team Cup. Bob Smith won the opener against Lol Barnes and Nigel Smith (24 break) added the next against Chris Dawson to get Fulford B off to a great start. John Adcock added the next against Paul Mahoney before Tony Lambert pulled a frame back against Andy Hurley. Jim Rollinson added the next against Ian Robinson and Arthur Pegden made it 5-1 with his win over Matt Smith. George Long won the final game for Bootham B against Tom Wilson - his first defeat of the season.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Fulford A	6	5	1	27
2	Heworth A	6	5	1	27
3	Malton A	7	3	4	26
4	Acomb A	6	4	2	24
5	Fulford B	6	4	2	24
6	Heworth B	7	3	4	24
7	Acomb B	6	2	4	17
8	Bootham B	6	2	4	17
9	Bootham A	6	0	6	10

Mark Winskill remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 80 break with Jason Milner (Heworth A) still in second place with his 58 break. Clive Whyte (Heworth A), Gary Robinson (Acomb A) and Tim Lister (Fulford A) lead the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition unbeaten with six wins to date.

November 25th 2009 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth returned to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards League at the Christmas break with a 6-1 win at home to Bootham B. Vic Gamble inflicted the first defeat of the season on Tim Fillingham and Mark Winskill had breaks of 39 and 27 in beating Chris Granger. Jason Milner beat the returning George Long and Brian Birch defeated Alf Appleby. Gary Rogers made breaks of 30, 41 and 51 unfinished in his win over Ian Robinson. Tony Lambert defeated Steve Burdett in reply for Bootham B - Burdett's first defeat of the season. Heworth took the aggregate point to secure the 6-1 win.

Fulford kept up the pressure on the defending Champions with a 5-2 win over Bootham A. Wayne Puleston won the opening game 150-149 against Colin Robinson and Tim Lister (21 and 24 breaks) added the next 150-93 against Ken Taylor (21 and 23 breaks). Richard Stroughair made breaks of 24, 34 and 50 in defeating Barry Rankin 150-133 in the next before John Darley reduced the arrears with a 150-114 win over Jeff Brown. Tom Wilson added the next game for Fulford with a 150-100 win over Nick Parker before John Woodall won the final game for Bootham A 150-128 against Bob Plant. Fulford took the aggregate point 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	Heworth	7	4	3	31
2	Fulford	7	5	2	30
3	Bootham B	7	4	3	23
4	Bootham A	7	3	4	22
5	Acomb	6	1	5	13

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. Tim Fillingham (Bootham B), Jason Milner (Heworth) and John Darley (Bootham A) share the lead in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with six wins from seven matches to date.

December 2nd 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A took opened up a three point lead after the latest round of matches in their bid to regain the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League title. They lost out in the title race to Malton A last season but defeated their rivals 5-2 last night. Simon Weatherill won the opening game against Adam Scaife before Neil Wood (46 break) levelled the match with a win over Nick Dyson. Mark Winskill (40 break) added the next against Richard Williamson and Jason Milner (34 and 32 breaks) made it 3-1 with victory over Phil Hart. Kev Gall took the next against Roger Ward and Steve Burdett then defeated Dave Coulthard in the next. Tim Foggin won the final frame for Malton A against Clive Whyte (31 break).

Meanwhile, Fulford A were defeated 4-3 by Fulford B but remain in second place. Tom Wilson (30 break) won the opener for Fulford B with a pink ball win over Richard Stroughair (30 break). Bob Smith made it 2-0 with a win over Justin Morris before Tim Lister pulled a game back against Nigel Smith. Ray Thackray won the next against Kev Hopper and Jim Rollinson defeated Sam England to give Fulford B an unassailable 4-1 lead. James Lee pulled a game back against Andy Hurley and Jeff Brown won the final game against Arhtur Pegden to make the final score more respectable.

Acomb A kept up their impressive form this season with a 4-3 win at struggling Bootham A. There were wins for Trevor Ventress, Andy Wade, Adrian Barraclough (27 break) and Phil Carlton (24 break). Mark Darley, Tim Fillingham (22 break) and Brendan Ledgeway (31 break) replied for Bootham A.

In the other game, Bootham B won 6-1 at Acomb B. Chris Dawson, Paul Mahoney, Ian Robinson, Paul Scorfield and George Long won for Bootham B with Brian Henry replying for Acomb B.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	7	6	1	32
2	Fulford A	7	5	2	29
3	Malton A	8	3	5	29
4	Acomb A	7	5	2	28
5	Fulford B	7	5	2	28
6	Heworth B	7	3	4	24
7	Bootham B	7	3	4	23
8	Acomb B	7	2	5	18
9	Bootham A	7	0	7	13

Mark Winskill remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 80 break with Jason Milner (Heworth A) still in second place with his 58 break. Tim Lister (Fulford A) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with seven wins from seven games to date this season. Seven players are close behind having only lost one of their matches to date.

December 9th 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A won 4-3 in a close match against Bootham B to move four points clear at the top of the York Conservative Clubs Carlsberg UK Snooker League. They decided the match in the first four games as Kristian Strangeway (pink ball success), Mark Winskill (27 break to win on the black ball), Jason Milner (respotted black ball win) and Kevan Gall (black ball) won their matches. Bootham B replied as Paul Mahoney defeated Neil Wood, Paul Scorfield beat Steve Burdett and George Long saw off Adam Scaife to make the score look more respectable.

Fulford B moved into second with a last-frame 4-3 victory over Acomb A. The teams shared the first six frames with Andy Hurley, Nigel Smith and Ray Thackway, who beat Gary Robinson (21 break), winning for Fulford and Mark Harrison, Richard Lillie and Trevor Ventress replying for Acomb A. Tom Wilson decided the win for Fulford B with a win over Phil Carlton (20 break) in the last game.

Fulford A dropped to third but level on points with their B team after a surprising 4-3 defeat by Acomb B. Justin Morris (36 break) opened for Fulford A only for Brian Henry to level by inflicting a first defeat of the season on Tim Lister. John Ashwell leveled again with victory over Same England after Richard Stroughair (43 break) had put Fulford 2-1 up with a win over Eric Leatt. Kevan Ventress gave Acomb B the lead with a win over Jeff Brown only for James Lee (32 break) to make it 3-3 with a win over Steve Rodgers. Andy Stone secured the win for Acomb B with vitory in the last game against Kev Hopper.

Bootham A finished the first half of the season as the only team without a win as they were crushed 5-2 by Heworth B who had two black-ball successes. Heworth B's winners were Vic Gamble, Daz College (black ball), Brian Birch, Andy Ogley (black ball) and Huw Faircliff. Tim Fillingham and John Darley (24 break) replied for Bootham A.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	8	7	1	36
2	Fulford B	8	6	2	32
3	Fulford A	8	5	3	32
4	Acomb A	8	5	3	31
5	Heworth B	8	4	4	29
6	Malton A	8	3	5	29
7	Bootham B	8	3	5	26
8	Acomb B	8	3	5	22
9	Bootham A	8	0	8	15

Mark Winskill remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 80 break with Jason Milner (Heworth A) still in second place with his 58 break. Tom Wilson (Fulford B) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with eight wins from nine games to date this season. James Lee (Fulford A), Brian Birch and Daz College (both Heworth B) are close behind having won seven of their eight matches to date.

December 16th 2009 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A strengthened their grip at the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League following a 4-3 win away at rivals Fulford A. Adam Scaife won the opener against Tim Lister and Kristian Strangeway put Feworth 2-0 up with victory over Justin Morris. Mike Walsh came from behind to pull a frame back against JAson Milner before Tim Hart (46 and 22 breaks) took the next for Heworth A against Matt Robson. Sam England defeated Kev Gall in the next and James Lee made it 3-3 with victory over Tony Tennyson. Clive Whyte (34 break) won the decider against Jeff Brown to seal the Heworth A win.

Fulford B cut the gap on the leaders Heworth A with a 5-2 win away at Heworth B. Tom Wilson won the opener against Vic Gamble and Bob Smith added the next against Mark Calpin. John Adcock made it 3-0 with his win over Andy Ogley before Daz College and Brian Birch pulled frames back with wins over Ray Thackway and Jim Rollinson respectively. Andy Hurley took the next game against Chris Thompson and Arthur Pegden won the final game against Keith Watkinson to secure the 5-2 win for Fulford B.

Acomb A remain in fourth place despite a 4-3 defeat at home to Acomb B. Keith Myers won the first game for Acomb B against Mark Harrison before Richard Lillie leveled with a win over Brian Henry. Eric Leatt restored the lead for Acomb B with his win over Barry Manson before Trevor Ventress leveled the match once more with his win over Kevan Ventress. John Ashwell edged the B team ahead once again with a win voer Gary Robinson before Ken Bowser leveled the game for a third time with his win over Ken Bowser. Andy Stone won the deciding game against Adrian Barraclough to secure the 4-3 win for Acomb B.

In the other game, Malton A won a close fought match against Bootham B. Ian Robinson gave Bootham B the lead with a win over Nick Dyson before Richard Williamson (32 break) leveled the match with his win over Paul Mahoney. Matt Smith (22 clearance) added the next for Bootham B in defeating Phil Hart before Roger Ward leveled the game once more with a win over Paul Scorfield. Craig Mead (36 break) added the next against George Long and Dave Coulthard made it 4-2 with victory over Tony Lambert. Simon Weatherill (20 break) won the final game to seal the 5-2 win for Malton A.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	9	8	1	40
2	Fulford B	9	7	2	37
3	Fulford A	9	5	4	35
4	Acomb A	9	5	4	34
5	Malton A	9	4	5	34
6	Heworth B	9	4	5	31
7	Bootham B	9	3	8	28
8	Acomb B	9	4	5	26
9	Bootham A	8	0	8	15

Mark Winskill remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 80 break with Jason Milner (Heworth A) still in second place with his 58 break. Tom Wilson (Fulford B) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with nine wins from ten games to date this season. James Lee (Fulford A), Brian Birch and Daz College (both Heworth B) are close behind having won eight of their nine matches to date.

January 6th 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A fell to a surprise 4-3 defeat at the hands of Acomb A despite taking an early 4-3 lead. Adam Scaife won the opener against Richard Lillie before Mark Harrison leveled against Jason Milner. Mark Winskill cleared with 27 to defeat Gary Robinson in the next and Neil Wood had breaks of 37 and 36 in his win over Andy Wade. Trevor Ventress pulled a game back with a good win over Steve Burdett before Phil Carlton made it 3-3 with a win over Kev Gall. Adrian Barraclough had a 30 break in winning the deciding frame against Clive Whyte to seal the 4-3 win for Acomb A.

Fulford B took advantage of the slip up by Heworth A to close the gap to the leaders to jsut two points. Ray Thackrway won the opening game for Fulford B against Mark Darley before Brendan Ledgeway leveled with a win over Bob Smith. Tim Fillingham edged Bootham A ahead with a win over Nigel Smith before Arthur Pegden leveled the match again with a win over John Darley. Jim Rollinson won the next game for Fulford B before Colin Robinson leveled the match again after Andy Hurley went in-off the final black. Tom Wilson won the deciding game against Barry Rankin to secure the Fulford B win.

The match between Malton A and Fulford A was postponed with the agreement of the League Chairman due to the adverse weather conditions that hit the region.

In the other game, Heworth B defeated Acomb B 4-3. Brian Henry won the openr for Acomb B with victory over Brian Birch before Mark Calpin leveled the match with a win over Kevan Ventress on a respotted black. Daz College added the next against Keith Myers before John Ashwell leveled the game once more with a win over Andy Ogley. Vic Gamble edged Heworth B ahead again with a win against Eric Leatt before Ken Bowser ensured a deciding frame after his win against Huw Faircliffe. Keith Watkinson won the decider against Andy Stone to give Heworth B the 4-3 win and keep them in the hunt for the John Smiths B Team cup for the highest placed B team.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	10	8	2	43
2	Fulford B	10	8	2	41
3	Acomb A	10	6	4	38
4	Fulford A	9	5	4	35
5	Heworth B	10	5	5	35
6	Malton A	9	4	5	34
7	Acomb B	10	4	6	29
8	Bootham B	9	3	6	28
9	Bootham A	9	0	9	18

Mark Winskill remains the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 80 break with Jason Milner (Heworth A) still in second place with his 58 break. Tom Wilson (Fulford B) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with ten wins from eleven games to date this season with Daz College (Heworth B) in second spot with nine wins from ten games to date.

January 13th 2010 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Fulford produced a stunning comeback to return to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards League after a 4-3 win away at Bootham B. Paul Mahoney (21 break) won the opener 150-139 against Tim Lister and Alf Appleby made it 2-0 with a 150-107 win over Jeff Brown. Chris Granger added the next 150-94 against Colin Neal to give Bootham B a 3-0 lead and 110 point aggregate lead. Terry Ward (38 and 27 breaks) recovered well to defeat Ian Robinson 150-132 in the next and Bob Plant (28 break) pulled another game back with a 150-91 win over George Long to make it 3-2 and reduce the aggregate deficit to 33 points. Richard Stroughair won the final game 150-114 with the aid of breaks of 62, 32 and 26 to level the score and gain Fulford the aggregate point by just 3 points to seal the 4-3 victory.

Heworth fall to second spot in the table, level on points with Fulford but having lost two more games, after a 4-3 defeat away at Acomb. Gary Rogers had a 62 break in his close fought win over Trevor Ventress with Mark Winskill also amongst the winners for Heworth. However losses for Jason Milner, Keith Watkinson and debutante Tim Hart - who lost 150-81 to Adrian Barraclough - meant Heworth lost the aggregate point after the games were shared.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Fulford	8	6	2	34
2	Heworth	8	4	4	34
3	Bootham B	8	4	4	26
4	Bootham A	7	3	4	22
5	Acomb	7	2	5	17

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. John Darley is now the sole leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with six wins from seven matches to date despite not having played this week after both nearest rivals Jason Milner and Tim Fillingham suffered defeats this week.

January 20th 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A took advantage of Fulford B having a free week to consolidate their lead in the Carlsberg UK Snooker League with a 5-2 win over Heworth B. Adam Scaife and Jason Milner gave them an early lead before Andy Ogley pulled one back by beating Mark Winskill. Tim Hart and Neil Wood then won the match for Heworth A before Mark Calpin gained the B team's second point. Clive Whyte completed the 5-2 victory on the black in the final frame.

Acomb A held on to third spot despite going down 4-3 to Malton A. Nick Dyson (24 break) held on to beat Mark Harrison (22 break) only for Richard Lillie to level. Tim Foggin, Roger Ward and Craig Mead sealed the win before Gary Robinson (25 and 22 breaks) and Phil Carlton defeated David Coulthard and Simon Weatherill respectively.

Fulford A maintained their run with a come back from 2-0 down to win 5-2 against Bootham B. Bootham's Paul Mahoney and Chris Grainger opened the scoring only for Mike Walsh, Simon England, Jeff Brown, James Lee and Tim Lister (with an 86 break, the season’s highest so far) to decide the match.

Bootham A won their first match of the season with a 4-3 win at home to Acomb B. The winners were Brendan Ledgeway, Colin Robinson, Simon Robinson (24 break) and Mark Darley with replies by Kevan Ventress (25 break), John Ashwell and Andy Stone.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	11	9	2	48
2	Fulford B	10	8	2	41
3	Acomb A	11	6	5	41
4	Fulford A	10	6	4	40
5	Malton A	10	5	5	38
6	Heworth B	11	5	6	37
7	Acomb B	11	4	7	32
8	Bootham B	10	3	7	30
9	Bootham A	10	1	9	22

Tim Lister (Fulford A) is the new leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 86 break this week with Mark Winskill (Heworth A) now in second place with his 80 break. Tom Wilson (Fulford B) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with nine wins from his ten "qualifying" games to date this season.

January 27th 2010 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth returned to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards League following a 4-3 win at home to Bootham A, who were a player short. Brian Birch won the opener but John Darley beat Gary Rogers (75 and 47 breaks) by 119 points to level. Jason Milner (26 and 25 breaks) restored the lead only for Colin Robinson (35 break) to level again. Steve Burdett (38, 26 and 20 breaks) added the next and Keith Watkinson received a walkover in the final game to seal the win but Bootham earned the aggregate point.

Fulford remain in second place despite a 6-1 defeat at home to Acomb. Trevor Ventress won the opener 150-76 against Richard Stroughair (32 break) and Keith Myers added the next 150-68 against Wayne Puleston. Ken Bowser made it 3-0 with a 150-101 win over Terry Ward (50 break) and Adrian Barraclough sealed the win with a 150-125 win against Alan Reed. John Ashwell made it 5-0 with a 150-130 win over Bob Plant (32 break) before Jeff Brown gained Fulford's only point of the night with a 150-140 win over Barry 'Magic' Manson.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	9	5	4	38
2	Fulford	9	6	3	35
3	Bootham B	8	4	4	26
4	Bootham A	8	3	5	25
5	Acomb	8	3	5	23

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. John Darley is still the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with seven wins from eight matches to date.

January 31st 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

There was one game in the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League tonight with Malton A defeating Fulford A 4-3 in a game postponed due to the snow on 6th January. Simon Weatherill made a superb 92 break in winning the opener against Kev Hopper before Tim Foggin added the next against Justin Morris. Mike Walsh pulled a frame back with a win over Nick Dyson and Jeff Brown leveled the match with a black ball win over Dave Coulthard. Craig Mead added the next against Richard Stroughair and Roger Ward sealed the victory with a win over James Lee. Tim Lister won the final game against Phil Hart to make the final score 4-3 to Malton A.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	11	9	2	48
2	Fulford A	11	6	5	43
3	Malton A	11	6	5	42
4	Fulford B	10	8	2	41
5	Acomb A	11	6	5	41
6	Heworth B	11	5	6	37
7	Acomb B	11	4	7	32
8	Bootham B	10	3	7	30
9	Bootham A	10	1	9	22

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is the new leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break this week with Tim Lister (Fulford A) now in second place with his 86 break. Tom Wilson (Fulford B) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with nine wins from his ten "qualifying" games to date this season.

February 3rd 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Leaders Heworth A extended the gap at the top of the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League to 8 points (having played one more game than their rivals) following a 4-3 win at home to Bootham A. Adam Scaife won the first game for Heworth A and Tim Hart made it 2-0 by coming back from 30 behind with the help of a snooker to beat John Darley on the black. Chris Dower (28 break) reduced the arrears with a win over Mark Winskill (21 break) and Simon Robinson leveled. Neil Wood (35 break) made it 3-2 with a pink ball success against Colin Robinson. Clive Whyte (28 break) sealed the win for Heworth A before Barry Rankin won the last frame for Bootham A.

Fulford B moved back in to second spot despite a 4-3 loss at Acomb B. Bob Smith gave Fulford B an early lead with victory over Eric Leatt before Brian Henry leveled with a win over Ray Thackway. Kevan Ventress added the next against Andy Hurley before John Ashwell made it 3-1 with a win over Jim Rollinson. Steve Rodgers ensured the win for Acomb B when he defeated Arthur Pegden before wins for Tom Wilson and John Adcock (against Ken Bowser and Keith Myers respectively) made the final score 4-3 to Acomb B.

Acomb A move in to fourth spot despite a 5-2 defeat away at Bootham B. George Long, Chris Dawson, Matt Smith, Lionel Barnes and Paul Scorfield won for Bootham B, with replies from Richard Lillie and Adrian Barraclough.

The match between Malton A and Heworth B was postponed due to the wintry weather conditions on the night.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	12	10	2	52
2	Fulford B	11	8	3	44
3	Fulford A	11	6	5	43
4	Acomb A	12	6	6	43
5	Malton A	11	6	5	42
6	Heworth B	11	5	6	37
7	Acomb B	12	5	7	36
8	Bootham B	11	4	7	35
9	Bootham A	11	1	10	25

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break this week with Tim Lister (Fulford A) in second place with his 86 break. Tom Wilson (Fulford B) leads the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with ten wins from his eleven "qualifying" games to date this season. James Lee, Daz College, Tim Lister, Clive Whyte and Richard Lillie are in close pursuit having won nine of their eleven games this season.

February 10th 2010 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Fulford took advantage of a free week for Heworth to return to the top of the Faber Shield Billiards League following a 5-2 win at home to Bootham B. Tim Lister (23 break) won the opener 150-94 against Paul Mahoney before Tony Lambert leveled with a 150-122 win over Wayne Puleston. Richard Stroughair (30 break) added the next 150-127 against Tim Fillingham and Alan Reed won a close game 150-146 against Chris Granger. Alf Appleby pulled a game back with a 150-130 win over Jeff Brown before Terry Ward (43 break) sealed the win with a 150-114 win over Ian Robinson.

Bootham A moved up to third spot after a 4-3 win at home to Acomb. Don Pringle, Nick Parker and John Darley put Bootham 3-0 ahead then Ian Gillies defeated Ken Taylor by 93 points. Colin Robinson (32 break) came from behind to win by two points against John Ashwell (21 break) to make it 4-1. Adrian Barraclough (30 break) held on to defeat Barry Rankin (27 break) and ensure that Acomb won the aggregate point despite winning Bootham A winning four games.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Fulford	10	7	3	40
2	Heworth	9	5	4	38
3	Bootham A	9	4	5	29
4	Bootham B	9	4	5	28
5	Acomb	9	3	6	26

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 90 break with Terry Ward (Fulford) still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. John Darley is still the leader in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with eight wins from nine matches to date. Jason Milner is close behind with seven wins from his nine matches this season.

February 17th 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

The Carlsberg-UK Snooker League looks to have taken on a familiar complexion with Heworth A moving 11 points of their rivals (having played one extra game) following a 7-0 whitewash of Fulford B in what was a top of the table clash. The winning team included Adam Scaife (27 break), John Sherlock, Kev Gall, Jason Milner (37 break), Tim Hart (30 and 25 breaks), Mark Winskill (32 and 28 breaks) and Clive Whyte (35 break).

Fulford A took advantage of the Heworth A result to move clear in second place with a 5-2 win over Acomb A. There were wins for Tim Lister (45 break), Mike Walsh (40 break), Justin Morris, Pete Dunmore and Jeff Brown. Gary Robinson and Phil Carlton replied for Acomb A.

Malton A ran out 4-3 victors away at Bootham A. Nick Dyson and Simon Weatherill (32 break) put Malton ahead before John Darley replied. Roger Ward made it 3-1, only for Colin Robinson to reduce the arrears, but Tim Foggin sealed the win. Barry Rankin (23 break) gained Bootham’s third point in the final frame.

Bootham B lost 4-3 to Heworth B in a last frame decider. Tony Lambert won the opener before Daz Colledge (20 and 30 breaks), Mark Calpin and Brian Birch put Heworth B ahead. Lol Barnes and Chris Dawson leveled before Huw Faircliffe won the last frame for Heworth B.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	13	11	2	59
2	Fulford A	12	7	5	48
3	Malton A	12	7	5	46
4	Acomb A	13	6	7	45
5	Fulford B	12	8	4	44
6	Heworth B	12	6	6	41
7	Acomb B	12	5	7	36
8	Bootham B	12	4	8	38
9	Bootham A	12	1	11	28

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break this week with Tim Lister (Fulford A) in second place with his 86 break. Tim Lister (Fulford A), Tom Wilson (Fulford B), Clive Whyte (Heworth A) and Daz College (Heworth B) are all tied in the chase for the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with ten wins from their twelve games to date this season.

February 22nd 2010 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

There was one match in the Faber Shield Billiards League tonight with Bootham A hosting Bootham B in a game rearranged from early January. Bootham B won a close fought game 5-2 with John Darley suffering defeat at the hands of Tony Lambert but he still leads in the Cameo Engraving Player of the Season. The other victors for Bootham B were Chris Grainger, Ian Robinson, and Tim Fillingham with replies by Don Pringle and Barry Rankin.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Fulford	10	7	3	40
2	Heworth	9	5	4	38
3	Bootham B	10	5	5	33
4	Bootham A	10	4	6	31
5	Acomb	9	3	6	26

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 93 break in his Hytlon Foster Billiards semi-final win over Tim Lister. Terry Ward (Fulford) is still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. John Darley still leads in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with eight wins from ten matches to date. Jason Milner is close behind with seven wins from his nine matches this season.

February 24th 2010 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Fulford kept alive their faint hopes of regaining the Faber Shield Billiards League following a 4-3 win away at Heworth in the top of the table clash. Tim Lister won a close opener 150-139 against Vic Gamble before Wayne Puleston made it 2-0 after recovering from 104-49 behind to defeat Brian Birch 150-123. Steve Burdett (32 break) pulled a game back with a 150-124 success against Jeff Brown (27 break) before Gary Rogers leveled the game with a 150-24 win over Terry Ward (30 break) with the aid of breaks of 82, 48 and 46. Richard Stroughair took the next 150-142 against Jason Milner to edge Fulford ahead once more after consecutive breaks of 44, 38 and 33 helped him gain a 107-106 lead after trailing badly at the start. Alan Reed won the final game 150-131 against Keith Watkinson to secure the Fulford victory but Heworth took what could well be a vital aggregate point at the end of the season.

In the other game, Acomb secured a 5-2 win at home to Bootham B to move up to fourth spot in the table. Gary Robinson, Trevor Ventress, Ian Gillies and Adrian Barraclough ensured Acomb took the aggregate by 17 points.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Fulford	11	8	3	44
2	Heworth	10	5	5	41
3	Bootham B	11	5	6	35
4	Acomb	10	4	6	31
5	Bootham A	10	4	6	31

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 93 break in his Hytlon Foster Billiards semi-final win over Tim Lister. Terry Ward (Fulford) is still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. John Darley still leads in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with eight wins from ten matches to date. Adrian Barraclough (Acomb) and Steve Burdett (Heworth) close behind with seven wins from their eight matches this season.

February 28th 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

There was one game in the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League tonight with Heworth B travelling to Malton A to play a fixture postponed from January due to the wintry weather. Malton A ran out 5-2 winners to move in to second place in the table and reduce the gap at the top of the table to eight points behind champions elect Heworth A. Nick Dyson, Dave Coulthard, Simon Weatherill (36 break), Craig Mead and Roger Ward won the first five frames. Chris Thompson and Huw Faircliffe replied for Heworth B, whilst Weatherill's victory over Daz College dents his hopes of winning the player of the season award.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	13	11	2	59
2	Malton A	13	8	5	51
3	Fulford A	12	7	5	48
4	Acomb A	13	6	7	45
5	Fulford B	12	8	4	44
6	Heworth B	13	6	7	43
7	Acomb B	12	5	7	36
8	Bootham B	12	4	8	38
9	Bootham A	12	1	11	28

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break this week with Tim Lister (Fulford A) in second place with his 86 break. There are now three players tied in the chase for the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with ten wins from twelve games to date this season. They are Tom Wilson (Fulford B), Tim Lister (Fulford A) and Clive Whyte (Heworth A).

March 3rd 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A maintained their drive towards the Carlsberg UK Snooker League championship with a 5-2 victory over Acomb B. Kev Gall (31 break), Jason Milner (28 break), Adam Scaife and Mark Winskill (30 break) made it 4-0 before Eric Leatt replied for Acomb. Tim Hart (30 break) made it 5-1 before Andy Stone defeated Clive Whyte in the final frame.

Malton A recorded the same score against Fulford B to remain in second place in the table. Nick Dyson (33 break) won the first game only for Ray Thackway and Arthur Pegden to move Fulford B ahead. John Dyson, David Coulthard, Simon Weatherill (39 break) and Phil Hart sealed the victory. Weatherill defeated Tom Wilson to dent his hopes of winning the player of the season award.

Fulford A dropped to third place after a 4-3 defeat by Heworth B. Reserve Simon Whiteley got Heworth B off to a great start with a win over player of the season leader Tim Lister before Brian Birch added the next. Mike Walsh (37 and 33 breaks) and Justin Morris (47 break and 32 breaks) then leveled for Fulford A. Keith Watkinson and Chris Thompson secured the victory for Heworth B. Jeff Brown won the final game for Fulford A against Huw Faircliffe.

In the remaining game, Bootham B defeated their A team 4-3 with Lol Barnes defeating Chris Dower in the final frame.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	14	12	2	64
2	Malton A	14	9	5	56
3	Fulford A	13	7	6	51
4	Heworth B	14	7	7	47
5	Fulford B	13	8	5	46
6	Acomb A	13	6	7	45
7	Bootham B	13	5	8	42
8	Acomb B	13	5	8	38
9	Bootham A	13	1	12	31

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break with Tim Lister (Fulford A) in second place with his 86 break. All three leaders in the chase for the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition lost this week meaning there are now five players with ten wins from thirteen games to date this season. They are Tom Wilson (Fulford B), Tim Lister (Fulford A) and Clive Whyte (Heworth A), Daz College (Heworth B) and Simon Weatherill (Malton A).

March 10th 2010 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Defending Champions Heworth made a big stride towards retaining the Faber Shield Billiards League title by beating Bootham B 6-1. Vic Gamble, Gary Rogers (40, 39, 38, 31, 25 breaks), Jason Milner (29 break) and Steve Burdett secured the match before Tim Fillingham (24) replied. Mark Winskill made it 5-1 and ensured Heworth gained the aggregate point meaning they are almost guaranteed the title should they win their final match against Acomb.

In the other game, Acomb defeated Bootham A 5-2 to move in to third spot in the table. Ian Gillies won the opener against Don Pringle before Colin Robinson leveled the match with a win over Trevor Ventress. Ken Bowser defeated Ken Taylor in the next and then Keith Myers beat Nick Parker to put Acomb 3-1 up. John Darley pulled a game back with a win over Barry Manson before John Ashwell took the final game against Barry Rankin to seal the victory and the aggregate point.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	11	6	5	47
2	Fulford	11	8	3	44
3	Acomb	11	5	6	36
4	Bootham B	12	5	7	36
5	Bootham A	11	4	7	33

Gary Rogers (Heworth) leads the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 93 break in his Hytlon Foster Billiards semi-final win over Tim Lister. Terry Ward (Fulford) is still in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. John Darley still leads in the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with nine wins from eleven matches to date. Steve Burdett (Heworth) is his only rival going in to the final round of matches with eight wins from his nine matches this season.

March 17th 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Malton A took advantage of a free week for leaders Heworth A to close the gap following a 6-1 win at home to Acomb B. Eric Leatt leveled for Acomb B after Phil Hart had won the first frame. Dan Pawson, Roger Ward (31 break), Tim Foggin, Dave Coulthard and Simon Weatherill (38 break) completed the win for Malton A.

Fulford A moved ahead of their rivals in third spot with a 4-3 win away at Bootham A. Wins for Tim Lister, Sam England, James Lee and Steve Bradley secured the victory. Brendan Ledgeway (28 break), Barry Rankin (54 break) and Chris Dower replied.

Fulford B moved in to fourth spot following a 5-2 win at home to Bootham B and they look odds-on for the John Smith's B Team Cup. Jim Rollinson, Tom Wilson, Andy Hurley, John Adcock and Bob Smith sealed the win. Lol Barnes and Paul Mahoney replied for Bootham B.

Heworth B remain in fifth place despite a 4-3 home defeat to sixth placed Acomb A. Stand in Simon Whiteley beat Richard lillie in the opener before Mark Harrison leveled with a win over Andy Ogley. Jeff Keen defeated Vic Gamble in the next and Andy Wade made it 3-1 to Acomb A with victory over Keith Watkinson. Chris Thompson beat Trevor Ventress in the next before Huw Faircliffe leveled the match with a win over Gary Robinson. Phil Carlton won a close fought decider against Brian Birch to seal the win for Acomb A.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	14	12	2	64
2	Malton A	15	10	5	62
3	Fulford A	14	8	6	55
4	Fulford B	14	9	5	51
5	Heworth B	15	7	8	50
6	Acomb A	14	7	7	49
7	Bootham B	14	5	9	44
8	Acomb B	14	5	9	39
9	Bootham A	14	1	13	34

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break with Tim Lister (Fulford A) in second place with his 86 break. Three people are tied in the chase for the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with eleven wins from fourteen games to date this season. They are Tom Wilson (Fulford B), Tim Lister (Fulford A) and Simon Weatherill (Malton A).

March 24th 2010 - Faber Shield Billiards Round-Up

Heworth captured their fourth consecutive Faber Shield Billiards title despite falling to a sixth defeat of the season. They suffered a 5-2 defeat at home to Acomb but this was to prove sufficient to take the title. Gary Rogers made breaks of 40 and 88 in defeating Ian Gillies before John Ashwell comfortably beat Vic Gamble. Jason Milner added the next against Ken Bowser before Adrian Barraclough leveled with victory over Steve Burdett (35 break). Keith Myers fought back to defeat Brian Birch and Trevor Ventress took the last game against Keith Watkinson.

Fulford suffered a 4-3 defeat at home to Bootham A meaning they fell two points short of the title despite winning two more games than their rivals. Ken Taylor was impressive in his 150-44 win over Wayne Puleston as was Colin Robinson in his 150-111 victory over Jeff Brown. John Darley added the next 150-127 against Tim Lister to secure the Player of the Season award and give Bootham A a 3-0 lead. Terry Ward (58 and 53 breaks) pulled a game back 150-103 against Don Pringle and Alan Reed made it 3-2 with a 150-102 victory over Nick Parker. Richard Stroughair made early breaks of 47 and 44 to overcome the 50 point start he gave Barry Rankin and took the final game 150-131 but Bootham A took the aggregate point to seal the 4-3 victory.

After the final matches, the Faber Shield Billiards table finishes like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth	12	6	6	49
2	Fulford	12	8	4	47
3	Acomb	12	6	6	41
4	Bootham A	12	5	7	37
5	Bootham B	12	5	7	36

Gary Rogers (Heworth) wins the Cameo Engraving Billiards Highest Break competition with his 93 break in his Hytlon Foster Billiards semi-final win over Tim Lister. Terry Ward (Fulford) finishes in second spot with his 74 unfinished break. John Darley takes the Cameo Engraving Billiards Player of the Season title with ten wins from twelve matches this season with Gary Rogers and Jason Milner (both Heworth) finishing second with nine wins from twelve matches this season.

March 31st 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Heworth A clinched the Carlsberg-UK Snooker League championship with a 4-3 victory over holders Malton A after a final frame decider. Nick Dyson and Phil Hart gave Malton a good start only for Steve Burdett, who beat Simon Weatherill, and Tim Hart to level. Craig Mead moved Malton ahead again, but Kev Gall made it 3-3 before Mick Frampton won the match for Heworth A.

Fulford B completed the double over their A team with Jim Rollinson and Bob Smith winning the first two frames before Tim Lister, Justin Morris and Mike Walsh gave the A team the lead. Arthur Pegden and Andy Hurley secured the match 4-3 for the B team.

Acomb B beat Bootham B 5-2 with wins by Kevan Ventress, Keith Myers, John Ashwell, Steve Rodgers and Andy Stone. Matt Smith and Lol Barnes replied for Bootham B.

In the other game, Acomb A defeated Bootham A 4-3 to move in to fifth spot in the table. There were wins for Andy Wade, Gary Robinson, Trevor Ventress and Jeff Keen. John Darley, Tim Fillingham and Colin Robinson replied for Bootham A.

After the current round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	15	13	2	68
2	Malton A	16	10	6	65
3	Fulford A	15	8	7	58
4	Fulford B	15	10	5	55
5	Acomb A	15	8	7	53
6	Heworth B	15	7	8	50
7	Bootham B	15	5	10	46
8	Acomb B	15	6	9	44
9	Bootham A	15	1	14	37

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break with Tim Lister (Fulford A) in second place with his 86 break. Tim Lister (fulford A) is the sole leader in the chase for the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with twelve wins from fifteen games to date this season. Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is in second spot with 11 wins from 15 games this season but his team have completed their season. Only Tom Wilson (Fulford B), who shares second spot with Weatherill, can catch Lister providing he wins his final game and Lister loses his final game at Acomb B.

April 7th 2010 - Carlsberg-UK Snooker Round-Up

Champions Heworth A were surprisingly beaten 4-3 by Bootham B in the final match of the Carlsberg UK Snooker League. Adam Scaife made an early 32 break in the first frame but Matt Smith replied with a 41 break clearance to put Bootham ahead. Paul Scorfield made it 2-0, but Jason Milner pulled one back. Lol Barnes held off Steve Burdett (25 break) to make it 3-1, but Clive Whyte and Neil Wood leveled. Ian Robinson then beat Mick Frampton to secure the match.

Malton A finished second, while Fulford A held on to third place despite losing 4-3 to Acomb B. Kevan Ventress scored first for Acomb, but Jeff Brown and Tim Lister (22 break) moved Fulford ahead. Ken Bowser leveled, but Geoff Robinson restored Fulford's lead. Steve Rodgers and Andy Stone then made it 4-3 for Acomb B..

Acomb A thrashed cup finalists Fulford B 5-2, but the two points ensured Fulford earned the John Smith's Trophy for the second time. Heworth B won 5-2 against bottom-placed Bootham A.

After the final round of matches, the table look like this:-

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Points
1	Heworth A	16	13	3	71
2	Malton A	16	10	6	65
3	Fulford A	16	8	8	61
4	Acomb A	16	9	7	58
5	Fulford B	16	10	6	57
6	Heworth B	16	8	8	55
7	Bootham B	16	6	10	50
8	Acomb B	16	7	9	48
9	Bootham A	16	1	15	39

Simon Weatherill (Malton A) is still the leader in the North Wolds Printers Snooker Highest Break competition with his 92 break with Tim Lister (Fulford A) in second place with his 86 break. Tim Lister (Fulford A)secured the Willsden Steel Snooker Player of the Season competition with thirteen wins from sixteen games this season. Tom Wilson (Fulford B) was runner up with twelve wins from his sixteen eligible games this season.

April 14th 2010 - Team KO Final & Presentation Night Round-Up

Fulford B's hopes of going one better than last year’s final black defeat in the York Conservative Clubs Kutters & Shannons Snooker Team Cup final were destroyed as they went down 5-2 to Malton A. Jim Rollinson controlled the first game against Roger Ward and won 62-38. Malton's Tim Foggin beat Tom Wilson 63-50 on the final black. Dave Coulthard made breaks of 30 and 20 as he beat Ray Thackway 92-54. Malton's Craig Mead made a 34 break as he beat Arther Pegden 64-37. John Adcock reduced the arrears as he beat Phil Hart 57-23, but Nick Dyson sealed the win for Malton beating Bob Smith 62-33. Simon Weatherill made it 5-2 with breaks of 34 and 59 as he beat Andy Hurley 101-39.