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Clitheme Advertiser Jb Times, April llth, 1991 23 Murray Walker's African test of rally character


RALLY c o -d r iv e r Jo h n Meadows was f ir in g on all cy lin d e rs when he competed in th e


dem an d in g an d to u g h M a r t in i S a fa r i Rally in Kenya.


John, a Clitheroe insurance broker, look part in the event with Japanese driver Kenjiro Shinozuka,


as the official works co-driver for the Mitsubishi (ialant VR-1 team. The rally went well for John, who managed to claim a fine 8th place overall after negotiating over


Swimming wonders


THE last of this vear’s North Lancashire Age Croup swim­ ming competitions proved to be a success for the strong Clith­ eroe contingent. Held at Fleetwood, seven


members of Clitheroe Dolphins put the local club “on the map” with some fine performances. In the 10-plus age group, John


the 14 years section, Emma Lang, at home for the Easter breaK, showed her superiority by winning the individual med­ ley in a record time of lmin. 2o.72secs and the 200m. frees­


Legg, although not in top form, Tamed a fourth place in 100m. breaststroke with a time of 1 min. 12.9sees. Competing in


the National Age Group Cham­ pionships at Coventry and the individual medley time also qual­ ified her for the ASA Champion­ ships in Leeds. Team-mate Elizabeth Eegg


tyle in 2min. 11.1 secs. Both times qualified her for


came seventh in the 200m. indi­ vidual medley with a time of 2min. -I'J.'Jsecs.


ing. in her first season of com- Memorial League Top form required


2, Dog Inn 0. Division Three — Bark View


Dahlia 3, De Lacy Arms 1; Abbey Decor 7, Fox and Hounds 1; Lammack 3, Tommv Balls 3. Division Two — Hindle Arms


Wanderers avenged twoprevious defeats by comfortably beating Bark View WMC 3-0. However, the side’s slim chances of pro­ motion were dashed when Galli- r e a v e s H a n g e r s b e a t lorsmans. Results: Division One — Blue


pions Hindle Arms beat the Dog Inn, who finish the league in fourth place. Langho survive relegation due to their superior goal difference. In the third division, Whalley


division side have two matches left and will be challenging for second place along with Crown Scaffolding and Black Horse. In the second division, cham­


AFTER going down 3-1 to champions Blue Dahlia, the De Lacy Arms will have to be in top form for their remaining games if they are to claim tne run­ ners-up spot. The Memorial League first


13-vears' 100m. breaststroke to finish fourth with a time of lmin. 25.‘


Gary Cocks swam well in the J2secs. Adriana Deem­


tors, Katie Wilkinson (II) and Jonathan Lang (11), both swam well. Katie claimed third place in the 100m. butterfly in a time of Imin. 27.3$secs and Jonathan secured second in the boy’s


petitive swimming, recorded a c re d i ta b le time of Imin 28.4i)secs in the 12-years’ 100m. backstroke event. The club’s youngest eom|>eti-


troversially disqualified follow­ ing an incorrect turn after fin­ ishing in third place in the 100m. backstroke event. During the season of five galas over the last two months,


event in a time of lmin. 2S.24secs. However. Jonathan was con­


Clitheroeswiininers collected nine first, two second, six third, six fourth, four fifth and one seventh place. They also set five new records


and gained three national age m-oup qualifying times and three ASA national qualifying times.


Valuable points


Wnddington 1, Haworth 1


WADD1NGTON gained two valuable league points when they defeated Haworth in this Craven League Bremier Divi­ sion fixture. The home team dominated the


early exchanges and went into the lead with a goal scored by Pickles.Haworth equalised before half-time.


dington team continued to play g o o d f o o t b a l l a n d w e r e rewarded with three goals to


Haworth team became even more physical, but the Wad-


seal the match. Waddington: Winckley,


Keighley, Threlfall, Hutchinson (B), Burgess, Hutchinson (A), Waddington, Green, Pickles, Mercer, Thompson. Jackson, Hill.


2,000 testing miles. Living up to its reputation, the rally provided


many thrills and spills, hut the local man coped well. The road surfaces had been improved since last year’s event, making the driving extremely fast. John had been well prepared, having claimed a


into the rally full of confidence and ready to launch an even bolder bid for victory than last year. However, a couple of mechanical problems lost


credible fifth place in the rally in 1!)!)0 and having undergone a full programme of tests and practive runs last November in Africa. This extensive preparation meant that he went


the team over two hours and the pair had to be content with eighth place. The event, which makes up a round of the 11191 World Rally Championship, is a true test of stamina


and driving skill, taking the teams over varying forms of terrain in unpredictable weather. Covering a hefty 2,SOI) miles, this year the


organisers made the rally last six days instead of the usual five, making it slighllv less demanding than in 1990. This elongating in the time meant that more


private entries travelled to Africa for the event and many more managed to finish. John, of Southfield Drive, West Bradford, is now


looking forward to competing in a number of national one day rallies, with Japanese driver Miyoshi, once again in the Mitsubishi Galant VK-I.


Cycling brothers prepare for race


CYCLING brothers Mark and Alan Gornall are currently training hard ready for the Tour of Lancashire. This year, the annual race has


acts as a reliable form guide to the riders contesting places for the British squad for the Milk Race, will start on Friday, May 3rd, with a five-mile individual time trial at Scorton, near Gars tang.Gaining in stature every year.


a reat local flavour, with the second stage of the tour starting from Clitheroe town centre. The prestigious race, which


In the second half, the Swimming gala


CUTHEKOE’S Ribblesdale Pool is the venue for a major swimming competition. The annual Clitheroe and Dis­


over the area, the event looks certain to be well contested and well attended.


Whitbread Ribble Valley League Waggon roll on


WAGGON and Horses’ 100 per cent record in the Whitbread Ribble Valley League continued when they overcame Buck Inn 6-1.


clear of second-placed Kings Arms, who have played two games more than the leaders. With the games in hand.


The side now stand six points


WMC 0, Whalley Wanderers 3; Galligreaves Hangsrs 5, Thors- mans UK 0; Bay Horse Saab C, Metflex 0; Blackamoor v Wit- ton Albion (Witton Albion awarded the game). On Sunday, the majority of


Lacy Arms v Lammack (Calder- stones k.o. 10-30 a.m.). Division Three — Whalley Wanderers v Witton Albion (Memorial Bark k.o. 10 a.m.).


matches will kick-off at 10 a.m., with the exception of the De Lacy Arms. Fixtures: Division One — De


Division One


Blue Dahlia............ ... 20 IS 2 0 56 Crown Scuff............ ... 19 15 0 4 45 Black Horse............ ... 21 14 1 6 43 IV Lacv Arms......... ... 20 12 3 4 42 l.an.mack............... ... 21 13 2 6 41 Guide.................... ... 19 10 3 6 33 Tommv Balk........... ... 21 10 3 S 33 Station Arms........... ... 22 7 l 14 22 Tavern Inn............. ... 20 5 3 12 IS Abbev Decor........... ... 22 5 1 16 16 Finesse Windows......... 21 3 1 17 10 Fox & Hounds......... ... 22 1 0 21 3


pw 1) L P


Whallev Wand........ ... 14 7 2 5 23 Bark View WMC...... ... 16 5 4 7 19 Witton Albion.......... ... lb o 2 S 17 Blackamoor........... ... 16 3 1 12 10 Thors mans UK FC.... ... 16 0 1 15 1


Crown Berger............. 1612 2 2 3S Bav Horse Saab....... ... 161! 3 •» 36 Galligreaves........... Metfiex..................


... 1510 ... 16 7 3


3 6


32 24


Rugby Close shave


Clitheroe KUFC 1st XV 9. Marple KUFC 1st XV 12


ALTHOUGH already pro­ moted, Clitheroe came within a


at their backs in the first half, Clitheroe started well, pinning the visitors back in their own half and forcing them to give


away penalties. Unfortunately, none of these


whisker of nutting a dent in Marple’s celebrations. Playing with the strong wind


Division Three PW I) L I*


Waggon look almost certain to take the titleandwillbe certainly a force in the final of the Ashley Smith Trophy.


action, third-placed Royal Oak made up some ground with a comfortable 7-2 win over bot- tom-of-the-league Bridge Inn.


With Kings Arms not in


gon take on Chatburn in the final of the Ashley Smith Tro­ phy at Shawbridge on Monday. The match kicks off at 7-30 p.m. The Aitken Shield final will be


Kings Arms and Grindleton’s fixture against the Swan and Royal were both postjioned. fn the cup competitions. Wag­


The Calderstones match with


held on Sunday. April 2Sth, between the Swan and Royal and Chatbum. The make-up for the Dan


Seed Final, being held on Mon­ day, May Gth, has not been decided yet. Results: Transport White 1,


Station 3: Royal Oak 7, Bridge Inn 2: Waggon and Horses G, Buck Inn 1. Fixtures: Saturday — Buck


Inn v Grindleton (J. Lowery), Bridge Inn v Transjiort Blue (I). Marshall), Chatburn v Calder­ stones (L). Bush), Swan and Royal v Station (B. Bleasdale). Kings Arms v Waggon and


Waterloo Rangers (B. Jones), Station v Buck Inn (B. Bleas­ dale), Waggon and Horses v Calderstones (D. Marshall), Kings Arms v Royal Oak (D. Bush), Swan and Royal v Trans­ port Blue (J. Swayne), Bridge Inn v Transport White (J. Lowery).


Horses (J. Swayne). Wednesday — Chatburn v


Whitbread RV league


Waterloo Rangers....... Station Hotel............. Chatbum.................. Transport Blue.......... Swan & Royal............ Calderstor.es............. Grindleton................ Transport White......... Ruck inn..................


15 15 0 0 30 1710 4 3 24


PW I) L P


17 10 1 6 21 19 10 1 S 21 15 9 0 6 IS 15 8 I 6 17 15 5 5 5 15 16 6 2 S 14 15 5 3 7 13 17 6 1 10 13 IS 5 1 12 11 15 4 1 10 7 IS 2 2 14 6


Smith hat-trick


seals result Whalley I.


Oswaldtwistlc Town 2


faces in the first half, they had a few nervous moments in the ojiening exchanges, hut it came as no real surprise when Dave Parr headed them into the lead after 15 minutes. After 25 minutes, Shaun


Smith scored and it looked all over for the visitors. However, with the help of the wind, Oswaldtwistle managed to score twice in five minutes to leave the scores level at half-time. The second half was virtually


WHALLEY returned to win­ ning ways with a comfortable victory in this East Lancashire League first division match. With a strong wind in their


trict Scout Group Gala will be held this Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. and running until 8 p.m. With competitors from all


the race attracts riders from all over the world, as well as the country’s top amateur teams and riders. The Clitheroe stage takes the


Tuesday. May 7th, takes the surving field on a 100-inilc road race/circuit. After starting in Chorley, the riders will return to the town for 10 final circuit laps ami the finish. The British Cycling Federa­


a 70-mile road race from Ros- sendale to Accrington, followed by an Accrington town centre circuit on Monday. The final day of the race, on


tion is using the event as a selection nice for the Milk Race, so the riders will he going all out to impress providing thrilling competition tor the spectators. Mark and Alan will both be


Hockey


Battling display


Clitheroc 1st XI 5, Vermin Carus 3


PLAYING Vernon Carus in their last match of the season, Clitheroe started slowly and looked as if they had been out of action for a lot longer than just two weeks. The away team took the lead


early into the game, but Clith­ eroe hit back soon after when Carol White crossed to Claire Mortimer, who nutmegged the ’keeper. Clitheroe took the lead from a


short corner when Amanda Parker slipped the ball to Trisha Proctor, who scored with an excellent finish and first time shot. Cams pulled the score back to


riders on a KKI-mile road race through the Lancashire fells and the Forest of Bowland to the finish in Blackburn. Stage three, on the Sunday, is


K — ^


£ > & . W


Andy Hills . . . replaced Bradford chalk


up another win Trawden 0,


West Bradford 3


WEST Bradford chalked up yet another win in a hard-fought tussle at Trawden. With a strong wind against


riding with the strong Manches­ ter Wheelers Club team.


the visitors enjoying more of the possession, but it was not until midway through the half that Alan Blenkinship’s teasing cross was headed home at the far post by the sprightly Watkins to make it 2-0. Soon after this, Bradford


Bartlett were an inspiration in midfield, as was Puncnard’s bel­ lowing presence in defence. The second half began with


them in the first half, Bradford knew they had to defend well. They received an earlv bonus too, as the unmarked Latcliffo ghosted on to Washbrook’s low centre to put them into the lead. Washbrook and the tireless


SAFARI RALLY | Gifted canoeists )> in glory quest


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THREE Ribble Valley ing to hit top form in to North Wales for a selection race.


Union event is being held on a tre a ch e ro u s r iv e r


T h e B r i t i s h C a n o e


near Bala Lake in North Wales on Sunday, May 12th, and will attract top paddlers from all over Great Britain. The competitors are all


vying for places on the team that will travel to Scandinavia this summer for the pre-world cham­ pionships, ready for the full world championships in 1992. B i l l in g to n ’s Gemma


H a rg re a v e s , who was crowned as th e British Girls’ Under-ISs Cham-


Manager Hills’ reign at Clitheroe FC


has come to an end


AFTER a succession of defeats and poor results, Clitheroe manager Andy Hills has quit his post at Shawbridge. Hills and his assis- With only one win under •* Moss Street, Clitheroe,


tant, Lawrence McMa­ hon, handed in their resignation after the 3-2 defeat against


than four full months in charge the team slipped to 15th position, with just 30 points from 26 matches.


Dave Morris in January, C l i th e ro c s to o d in a healthy seventh place in th e Bass N o r th West Counties’ f irst division, with 2>1 points from 16 games. H ow ev e r , a f te r les s


Skelniersdale. Wien he took over from


his belt. Hills decided to s tep down. When Hills took over a number of players had left the club an d he s u b s e q u e n t ly struggled with the staff he had. The jo b of s te e r in g


Clitheroe away from the relegation zone has gone to stalwart defender Raid Jo n e s , who will a ct as caretaker manager until a replacement is found. C l i th e ro e s e c r e ta r y


Colin Wilson will advertise th e p o s t , b u t an y o n e in te r e s t e d in th e jo b should contact Mr Wilson.


mightily close to scoring hut, with minutes remaining, the points were made safe when Niven worked the ball through to Alan Blenkinship, who turned smartly and sent the ’keeper the wrong way for Bradford’s third. West Bradford: Colebourne,


kinship (A), Ratcliffe. Subs: Niven. Parsons.


2-2 when an unmarked player put the ball wide of the ’keeper and then went into the lead on the stroke of half-time. After the break, Clitheroe


seemed a different team and began to string passes together. Soon into the second half.


Clitheroe were awarded a pen­ alty when a certain goal was stopped on the line by a defend­ ers foot. Amanda Parker stepped up to take the shot, but hit it straight at the ’keeper, who saved well. However, Clitheroe continued


to press ami from a short cor­ ner, Mortimer scored after Proctor and Forshaw had gone close. Now confident, Clitheroe


all Whalley, with the woodwork and some inspired goal-keeping keeping them at bay until the GOth minute when Smith grabbed his second. He completed his hat-trick


after 75 minutes to seal what was a battling win for Whallev. On Saturday, Whalley play


Trawden Celtic (k.o. 2-15 p.m.) at the QE 11 playing fields.


looked in command and took the lead when a free hit shot by Jo- Anne Garstang was put through the Carus defence to Proctor, who tipped the hall to Mortimer, who scored. The Ribble Valley side made


Gisburn pool


Fosters Arms A was postponed last week, hut Fosters B went down 7-2 to Three Rivers B. New Inn A, who currently occupy fourth position, still have hopes of the runners-up spot ami defeated Black Bull 8-1. Results: Three Rivers B 7,


sits a comfortable 21 points ahead of second-placed Fosters Arms B and are averaging vir­ tually seven points every time they play. Buck’s game with third-placed


WITH 3G points still to plav for from the final four games, Buck Inn are almost certain of clinch­ ing the Gishurn and District Pool League. The Paythorne team currently


were fortunate when a seem­ ingly good goal by Trawden was ruled out because of a ’’no- name" call. Niven and Washbrook came


Late penalty earns Jones first point


Clitheroe 1, Atherton LK I


A PENALTY awarded inside the last 10 minutes ensured that Clitheroe collected a valuable point


Anslow, Punchard, Parkington, Pve, Ba rtlett, Washbrook, Blenkinship (I), Watkins, Blen­


seasons, the play was a little laboured and at times rather j)oor, During the first half, Ath­ erton made the fresher start, looking for a goal early on with some nippy moves. However, Clitheroe, under


ris, the former Clitheroc man­ ager, was not at the match, which proved to be a scrappy affair. With both sides having poor


against Atherton LR at Shawbridge. Atherton 1.K boss Dave Mor-


Atherton on top and after 54 minutes they took the lead, with a deflected shot from former Clitheroe man Gary Haworth. Now behind, Clitheroe


when the half-time whistle came. The second half began with


m writing.


Villagers unsettled


Wnddington 3. Settle United 5


WADDINGTON suffered their fourth defeat of the season at the hands of a competent Settle United side in the Premier Divi­ sion of the Craven League. Although Waddington com­


pletely dominated the battle in midfield on this occasion, they were badly let down by a poor defensive display ami by the fact that various players missed sim­ ple opportunities to score at crucial {Hiriods in the game. Settle took the lead after 15


minutes when, with Wadding- ton’s central defenders in total disarray, the centre forward was allowed a clear run at goal to score a simple goal. The home team equalised


canoeists will be look- May when they travel British Junior Team


pion last year, will travel to the event with Chat- burn’s Stephen Woodward and C l ith e ro e ’s S tu a r t Brass. The trio have all been training during the winter


and have a realistic chance of claiming places in the final team line-up, but it will not be easy on a fast and unpredictable course. One disappointment for


the local paddlers is that the selection race coincides with the first race in the 1991 North West Canoe Se r ies . Although o th er local Scouts and Guides w i l l be t a k in g p a r t . Gemma, S te p h e n anti Stuart would all have hail a real chance of glory. The f irs t race s ta r ts


from the Aspinall Arms, at Mitton, and follows the River Ribble for six miles


takes the canoeists all over th e N o r th W e s t and usually proves successful for local en tran ts . Last year, Stuart won the Ven­ ture Scout touring class section and Stephen took first place in the senior Scout section.


Cup draw


THE draw for the quarter finals of the Knockout Cup in the Kib­ ble Valley LVA Bool League has l>een made. Black Horse A will entertain


(’raven Heifer A and Victoria are at home against De Iaicv B. Horseshoe B will take on De laiey Arms A and Waggon and Horses A take on their won Waggon and Horses B. The matches are to be played on Thursday. May 2nd. In the league, Victoria Hotel,


after six minutes when Mercer hit a good half-volley giving the Settle goalkeeper no chance. Settle again took the lead after 25 minutes when they were allowed to score an easily taken headed goal after several unsuccessful attempts by the Waddington defenders to clear the ball. Waddington equalised on the


to Ribchester. With cate­ gories for Scouts, Guides and veterans from the age of 10 to over 35, the event will a t t ra c t around 100 paddlers. The s ix - r a c e s e r ie s


m tc Stephen Woodward


Bev scoops top score


in the Ribble Valley Ladies’ Darts League was a maximum 180 by Bridge Inn’s Bev Brunker. In a close game, her team


iigru


finally lost 5-3 to De laicy Arms in their second division clash. There was a similar story for


P. Shipston, of Pendle Witch, who hail the highest finish of the night with 118. but still found herself on the losing side as sec­ ond-placed Bay Horse won 5-3. That enabled them to close the gap to three iniints as leaders Kings Arms A were without a game. In the first division, there was


a major shock as top-of-the-table Kings Arms B were convinc­ ingly defeated 7-1 by Royal British Legion B. With the lead­ ers having a bye the previous week, the events of the last fortnight have really oj>ened the league up, with just four jxjints j the ton four teams,


Judge Walmesley G. Starkies 2; Kings Arms B 1,Koval British Legion B 7; Royal British l«egion A 3, White Horse 5: Low Moor 5.Black Horse 3; CCWMC 0, Victoria 8; Commercial 3, Spring Mill 5. Division Two — Black Bull 5,


cial 5-3 to stay second, while Victoria whitewashed CCWMC. Results: Division One —


spring Mill defeated Commer­


Owd Ned’s 3; Catholic SC 3, Cross Keys 5; Brown Cow 2, Royal Oak* G; De laicy 5. Bridge- Inn 3; Bav Horse 5, Pendle Witch 3. Highest finish: P. Shipston


(Pendle Witch) 118. Highest scores: Bev Brunker


in the Blue League and Wilp- shire Hotel, in the Green League, look certain of claiming their respective championships in the Kibble Valley LVA Pool League. Victoria tiand 19 points ahead


(Bridge Inn) 180; Barbara Cusack (Koval British Legion ID, Maureen Waddington and Rita Wilson (Cross Keys) 140. Points and |M>sitions: Division


of their nearest rivals, while Wilpshire command a 22-point lead on second-placed Waggon and Horses A. In the Red League, Royal


regrouped and launched a num­ ber of attacks, which were all dealt with by the Atherton defence.


the guidance of caretaker man­ ager Paul Jones, weathered the early storm and gradually came back into the match, with Bobby Pizelis and Geoff Young press­ ing for goals. Although a few chances were created there was some relief


alty which was scored by the le­ vel-headed Young, with just six minutes left on the clock.


Waddington are rocked Waddington 3,


Rock Rovers 3


WADDINGTON were very dis­ appointed with this result against table-topping Rock Rovers in the Premier Division of the Craven League, after putting up a tenacious display. From the kick-off, Wadding­


sure of the result when Mor­ timer collected the ball from a long corner, weaved into the box and beat the ’keeper from close range. Clitheroe: Briteliffe, Farns­


worth, Seed, Barker. Garstang, Griffiths, Parker, Forshaw, Mortimer. Proctor, White.


138, Fosters Arms B 117, Fos­ ters ArmsA 115, New Inn A 114, Three Rivers B 98, Dog and Partridge 94, Black Bull 93, Black Bull 93. Three Rivers A 93, Buccaneers 74, Pendle Hotel G4, New Inn B GO, White Bull 47.


Fosters Arms B 2; Buccaneers 3, Dog and Partridge G; New Inn B 3, Pendle Hotel G; White Bull 0, Three Rivers A ‘J; Black Bull 1, New Inn A S; Buck Inn v Fosters Arms A (postponed). Points and positions: Buck Inn


Wanderers avenge early defeats


was converted in the gusting, swirling wind, but the town team were still able to continue to pressurise. From a ruck, midfield fly-half Declan O’Duffy broke to the right, fed centre Richard Waterhouse, who ran for 30 yards before passing to winger Malcolm Heanon. He took the ball well and dived in at the corner. Heanon also con­ verted to give Clitheroe a valu­ able lead.Marple showed they were a fighting team and nit back straight away when a centre sold a couple of dummies for a


converted try. Not to be outdone, Clitheroe


attacked again and forced another penalty and successful conversion to give Clitheroe a three point lead at half-time. The second period^ was^ a


ton got into their stride very quickly and were playing good, close-passing football. They pushed their opponents deep into their own half. In the open­ ing 20 minutes, Waddington created several chances, the best of which fell to their front men — Pickles, Mercer and Quigley. In the 25th minute, Wadding­


ton took the lead when Mercer dispossessed a Rovers defender and his subsequent pass was


card play-off, was J. Robbins, with J. T. Holt in second place ad K. Pedder in third. In the single stroke event, M.


OVER SO competitors took part in the Single Stableford compe­ tition held at Clitheroc Golf Club. The eventual winner, after a


Golf Good turnout


1st, J. Robbins (3G); 2nd, J. T. Holt (3G);3rd, K. Pedder (35); 4th, D. Eglin (35): 5th, T. E. Poole (34); Gth, M.Dawson (34); 7th, W. Hamer (34). Single stroke. Division One —


Finney claimed first place in Division One, with J. Rhodes top in the second division. Results: Single Stableford —


Rhodes (S3-16-G7); 2nd, D. Ker­ shaw (82-13-09); 3rd, G. Stod- dart (85-15-70).


1st, M. Finney (77-10-G7); 2nd, P. Marlow (71-3-GS); 3rd, T. Brown (82-12-70). Division Two — 1st. J.


closely contested affair, with Clitheroe creating chances, but conceding penalties. The Little- moor side's defence was sound throughout the match and easily dealt with some close-range


scrummages.


been a fair result, Clitheroe can be pleased with the way they


Although a draw would have , ,


are finishing the season. Pick of Clitheroe’s team were


winger Andrew Caunce, centre


Waterhouse, Doig, Heanan, O’Duffy, Tindall, Dubowski, Isherwood, Proctor, Giles, Tay­ lor, Newton, Holmes, Sutcliffe. On Saturday, Clitheroe face


Clithcroe: Slinger, Caunce, _


Atherton at Littlemoor in their final Courage League match ol the season (k.o. 3 p.m.).


Dave Doig and front row of Dubowski, Isherwood and Proctor.


ALTHOUGH Park View have proved to be a bogey team for


whalley this season in the Memorial League third division, the village side avenged their two previous losses with a styl­ ish and controlled 3-0 win. Playing in a gale-force wind


and midfield to deal with the constant onslaught due to the wind, leaving just two lone strikers on the front-line. With Whalley ’keeper Tristan


Park View WMC 0. Whallev Wanderers 3


on a badly sloping pitch, Whal­ ley kicked up-hill into the wind in the first half. Whallev packed their defence


the defence played their finest match of the year. With Dominic Chapman and Andrew Mossop controlling the flanks and Andrew Stokes and Jonathan Smith dominating the middle, Park View, witn all their climatic advantage, were reduced to speculative long- range shots, which never trou­ bled the reliable Barnes. However, the home side could


Barnes struggling to kick the ball out of his own half and the ball blowing back into the away side’s penalty box throughout,


half, Whalley managed just two attacks, but the damage by scoring from one. After 36 minutes, Murray


have changed the whole com­ plexion of the match in the seventh minute when they were awarded a penalty for handball, but they missed the spot-kick. During the whole of the first


Walker played the ball through to Sam Chapman, who then broke up the left wing. The nippy striker went around the outside of two men and scored with a pin-noint shot from the edge of the dox. Having done the hard-work in


the first half, Whalley coasted through the second. A combination of enormous


goal-kicks and fast wing play proved too much for Park View, who conceded two more goals.


goal-kick almost went straight in. The ’keeper could only palm the ball away and Chapman scored from close range. Lee Kearsley scored the third


The f irs t came a f te r 57 minutes when a massive Barnes


Wanderers. Back, from the left: Richard Whittaker (secretary), Murray Walker, Jonathan Smith, Mark Taylor, Dominic Chapman, Andrew Mossop, Simon Gorton, Craig Dewhurst. Front: Colin Lloyd, Toby Chap­ man, Sam Chapman, Andrew Stokes (captain), Tris tan Barnes, Lee Kearsley.


with a powerful shot from just inside tne area after 79 minutes to seal the impressive result. Our picture shows Whalley


THE cup competitions in the Clitheroe and District Snooker League are reaching their climax.In the singles semi-finals, R. Hilton has been drawn to play B. Walker and A. Hail will face S. Herd. In the doubles semi-finals, M.


Finals beckon


Holmes and S. Kerr face W. Jones and J. Jacques or B. Har­ greaves and S. Taylor. In the other semi-final, J. Crowther and L. McEntee are pitted against P. Elliot and J. Connell. The matches will be played at


headed in by Quigley. In the 32nd minute, Keighley


was adjudged to have fouled a visiting player in the penalty area and Rovers equalised from the spot-kick. The second half continued in


Manchester side could holdout for the jKiints, a defender han­ dled the ball in the box. The referee awarded a pen­


Just when it seemed as if the


half-hour when Waddington scored with a header from Keighley’s cross, and in the 43rd minute,* Keighley put Wadding­ ton 3-2 ahead with a delicate chip which completely deceived be visiting goalkeeper. Early in tne second half, both


Pickles and Keighley had golden opportunities to put the result beyond doubt, but both chances were missed. Once again, when Settle


One — Kings Arms B 10G. Spring Mill 104. Victoria 103, Royal British Legion B 102, Starkies 92, Low Moor 90, Cra­ ven Heifer 88, White Horse 86, Judge Walmesley 85, Commer­ cial 83, Royal British Legion 78, Black Horse 73, CCWMC 54. Division Two — Kings Arms


launched an attack, the Wad­ dington defence was all over the place, with the result that Settle equalised against the run of play. During the last half-hour of the game, the home team created quite a few scoring chances, out all were squan­ dered and, with only 15 minutes of the game remaining, Settle scored a further two goals, again from very basic errors in the Waddington defence that you would not see in schoolboy football. At the final whistle, Wad­


the same vein as the first, with Wuddington dominating their opponents and in the GOth minute, Keighley put the home team 2-1 ahead when his flighted cross drifted into the net. Instead of capitalising on their


n . Cross Keys B 58, Dog Inn 58, Kings Arms B 58, De laicy Arms B 4G, Royal Oak 43, Sta­ tion B 25, Black Bull 13. Green League — Wiltshire


League — Royal Oak 74, Dog and Partridge 09, Kings Arms A 65, Judge Walmesley 58, De l^acy Arms A 57, Spring Mill 56, Station A 48, Cross Keys A 4G, White Horse 43. Blue League — Victoria Hotel


Hotel 97, Waggon and Horses 75, Wellsprings 72, Craven Heifer A 70, Black Horse A GG, New Inn A 47, Station C 41, Horseshoe A 38, Higher Buck ‘M.


dington were left very demora­ lised and they will have to raise their game dramatically when they face Gargrave in the semi­ final of the Craven Cup on Thursday and also Oxenho|>e in the league on Saturday. Waddington: Winckley, Kit­


superiority, Waddington went through a bad 10-minute spell which saw them completely lose their concentration and team formation. The result of this was that the visitors scored two quick goals and the home team now found itself 2-3 behind instead of sitting comfortably in the driving seat. With 15 minutes of the game remaining, Waddington once


again came to life and surged forward, continually laying siege to the visitors’ goal area. Once again, the home players wasted several chances before Keighley scored an excellent solo goal to salvage a point for Waddington. This was a tenacious team


chen, Jarrold. Hutchinson (P), McCulloch, Hutchinson (A), Threlfall, Keighley, Wadding­ ton, Pickles, .Mercer. Subs: Hill, Tierney.


Shawbridge Topics


display from Waddington who, at thefinal whistle, were justifi­ ably upset at not having gained the two league points they deserved. Waddington: Hargreaves,


Darwen at the start of the sea­ son, but stated that he had never signed any forms. The Clitheroe secretary is now hop­ ing that the league management committee will be lenient in what seems to be a genuine clerical mix-up. At the weekend, Clitheroe


Keighley, Jarrold, Hutchinson (P), Burgess, Hutchinson (A), Threlfall, Green, Pickles, Mercer, Quigley. Subs: Wad­ dington, Tierney. Tonight, Waddington face


of the Craven Cup at Barnolds- wick (k.o. 6-30 p.m.).


Late strikes


seal game Clitheroe Ladies L Rivacre Ladies 3


had shots saved by Vickers. A free-kick in front of goal after 20 minutes resulted in a well-ta­ ken lead for the visitors. Clitheroe fought back and on


CLITHEROE got an earlv cor­ ner and the shot from O Brien was saved on the line. At the other end, Rivacre also


40 minutes, Hughes scored for Clitheroe to make it 1-1 at the


7-30 p.m. tonight with the pre­ sentation night on the following Thursday at the Catholic Social Centre starting at 7 p.m.


Ladies’ golf


THE Jane Panter Shield and LGU April Medal were won by Gael Smith with a score of (95-25-70).


interval. In the second half, Clitheroe


had some good attempts on goal, but these were well saved. Rivacre were well contained until seven minutes from time when the visitors broke away to score and three minutes later thev clinched the match with another goal from an unmarked player. Clitheroe: Vickers, Barton,


McCloud, Room, O’Connor, Ward, F e a th e r , P a rk e r , O’Brien, Hughes, Swarbrick. Subs: Ralph, Cole.


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had a 1-1 draw with Atherton LR, now managed by Dave Morris. Morris was not at the match,


Gargrave, from the East Lanca­ shire League, in the semi-final


side travel to Bootle (k.o. 3 p.m.) and will be going all out


but caretaker manager Jones can be well pleased with his first point in charge. On Saturday, the Shawbridge


for three points to ease their relegation worries.


Battling display


Whalley Reserves 0, Pendle Forest 2


LOWLY Whalley Reserves came close to a major upset against promotion chasing Pen­ dle Forest in this East Lanca­ shire League Division Two match. Fielding a strong side, Whal­


ley matched Pendle Forest throughout and, with Phil Dewhurst and Sam Chapman proving useful weapons on each flank, the home team looked well capable of scoring. The Pendle Forest defence


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fast-flowing affair, but neither side could break the deadlock. During the second half, Pen­


coped with the early attacks well and they broke out with conviction and speed. The first half proved to be a


dle Forest began to win more of the ball and went into the lead after G7 minutes with a well taken goal. Although Whalley continued


to press, they struggled to forge clear-cut chances and Pendle made the result safe in the SOth minute.


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Coupled with the drama of los­ ing their manager, Clitheroe FC could also be facing a fine for fielding a player already regis­ tered with another club. Defender Brian Wood joined


and Horses B i4. Horseshoe B G4, Black Horse B 61, Commer­ cial GO, Bav Horse 45, Craven Heifer B 43, New Inn B 3G, Brown Cow 28.


Yellow League — Waggon


gon and Horses B stand 10 points ahead of their nearest rivals and look to have a firm grip on the title race. Points and positions: Red


Oak head the table, with Dog ami Partridge and Kings Arms A hit in pursuit. Yellow league leaders Wag­


A 102, Bay Horse 99. De Lacy Arms 93, Station 93, Catholic 85, Cross Keys 82. Koval Oak 82, Owd Neil’s 80, Pemlfe Witch 7G, Bridge Inn G4, Black Bull G2, Brown Cow 57.


East Lancs League


AFTER getting back to winning ways, Whalley will be looking for a run of good form to com­ plete the season. Sabden went down 5-4 against


Rimington continued their championship challenge with a 7-1 win over Nelson. Results: President’s Cup —


league leaders Colne Legion and were unlucky not to win the match. In the second division.


Read United 1, Barlick United 3.


Johnsons SC 0; Whalley 4, Oswaldtwistle Town 2. Division Two— Nelson GSOB 1, Rimington 7.


4, Helmshore United 0; Foxhill 1, Gargrave 2; SaUlen 4, Colne Legion 5; Trawden Celtic 5,


Division One— Colne United


Rain stops play Eurby Band Club 2 West Bradford 4


BOTH teams struggled tc play football in the wind and rain on a soggy pitch, but West Bradford emerged victorious, largely due to their superior fitness.


half-hour when Bartlett’s header was handled on the line and Washbrook scored with the pen­


They took the lead on the


alty kick. Shortly after this, the game


clear, but only as far as Parting­ ton, who thundered in a tremen­


dous goal from 20 yards. Band Club managed another equaliser, but Washbrook


was suspended for a few minutes due to a heavy down­ pour. When play recommenced, it was Band Club who took the initiative and equalised after Washbrook had lost the ball under pressure. Early in the second half, a Bradford corner was headed


kept Hand Club out and, with minutes remaining, Hlenkinship scored his usual last gasn goal to sew up another Bradford win. West Bradford: Colebourne.


atoned for his earlier mistake by firing Bradford back into the lead. A good save by Colebourne


Anslow, Punchard, Parkington, Pye, Watkins, Bartlett, Wash­ brook, Ratcliffe, Niven, Blen­ kinship. Sub: Cowie.


Penultimate game


AFTER a long and tough sea­ son, Whalley Wanderers play their penultimate match of the season this Sunday. The Memorial League Divi­


sion Three side take on Witton' Albion Memorial Park (k.o. 10a.m.) and will be looking to complete the double on the side.


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