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Clitheroc Advertiser & Times, November lJ+th, 1091 21


Records smashed at top swimming gala


ALMOST 100 personal best times were recorded at Clitheroe Amateur Swimming Club’s annual gala, held at Ribblesdale Pool. ; The swimming was of an exrcmely high standard, with many well contested races and nail-biting close finishes. A total of 98 personal


breaststroke 12/13 years boys event, beating a record which had stood since 1979.


best times were recorded and seven records were broken, including three in the October heats. Ilibble Valley MP Mr


Mike Carr presented the prizes and the referee was Mr Ashley Cocks and div­ ing judge was Mr David Phillips. The two b ig g e s t


achievements came when Neale Sayle recorded a time of 19.63sec. in the


Horn backstroke 8/9 years boys’ event, breaking a record which had stood since 1975 and when Garry Cocks recorded a time of 35.56sec. in the 50m


Defences in control


CMTHEKOE will rue the decision to run a penalty in


U lit lic ro e K U F C 2nd X V 0, SUipton 0


opting for the easy three points, which, by the end of the game, would have sealed victory. Noth sides conceded two


the early stages of Saturday’s match at Skinton instead of


in the 25m butterfly 8/9 years section, which was won Neale Sayle in 19- 43sec., in the 50m butter­ fly for 10/11 years girls, which was won by Katie Wilkinson in 35.93sec and in the 50m butterfly 10 years and over boys’ sec­ tion, which was won by Peter Jones in 27.3dsec. Records also tumbled in


The other records went


1 s t ,Melanie Clough; 2nd, Gemma Dry; 3rd, Adriana Leeming. 1*1-15 years 50m breaststroke — 1st, Elizabeth Legg; 2nd, Laura Simpson; 3rd.


Diane Ormerod. 10 years and over 50m breaststroke — 1st, Claire Spencer. Junior medley — 1st, Katie


Wilkinson; 2nd, Adriana Leem­ ing; 3rd, Gemma Dry.Senior medley — 1st, Elizabeth Legg; 2nd, Laura Simpson. 8-0 years 2om butterfly —


the 25m breaststroke 8/9 years boys’ race, won by Neale Sayle and James Moody in 22. ldsec., and the 100m individual med­ ley junior boys race, won by Gary Cocks in lmin.


years — Joanna Horn) and David Greenwood. 8-Oyears — Helen


1st, Karen Goddard; 2nd, Helen Roche; 3rd, Zoe Nowell. 10-11 years 50m butterfly — 1st, Katie Wilkinson; 2nd, Cari Houghton; 3rd, Helen Leeming. 12-13 years 50m butterfly — 1st, Gemma Dry; 2nd, Adriana Leeming; 3rd, Tanya Rirtwell. 1*1-15 years 50m butterfly — 1st, Elizabeth Legg; 2nd, Caro­


Joanna Rond; 2nd, Hannah Moody; 3rd, Rebecca Lee. S-D years 25m freestyle — 1st,


line Knowles; 3rd, Helen Khan. 0-7 years 25in freestyle — 1st,


10.82sec. Results: Most points trophies: 15-7


Roche and Neale Sayle. 10-11 years — Katie Wilkinson and Adrian Peck. 12-13 years —


Spencer and John 1-egg. Girls: 100m freestyle — 1st,


Adriana Deeming and Garry Cocks. M-15 years — Elizabeth Legg and Richard Wilson. 10 years and over — Claire


Jackson. Senior dive — 1st, Claire Spencer; 2nd, Helen Khan. Junior dive — 1st. Tanya Rirtwell; 2nd, Katie Wilkinson; 3rd, Rebecca Lee, Jennifer Mor­ ton and Gemma Dry. 100m backstroke— 1st, Eliza­


Orinerod; 3rd, Tanya Rirtwell. Ducklings — 1st, Mary Peel; 2nd. Gemma Rush; 3rd, I-eanne


Katie Wilkinson; 2nd, Diane


■but in attack, it was very much a game of two halves. Thu first half saw Clitheroe


kickable penalties, but the swirling wind made for eondi- l io n s u n f a v o u r a b 1 e to conversions. The scoreline reflected stal­ wart defending by both sides,


mount attack after attack, and it looked as if it was only a question of time before they ran in their first try, but Skip- ton’s defence managed to scrape together last-ditch efforts to deny Clitheroe the lead. Skipton had a few forays inside CHtheroe’s 22 in the


Helen Roche; 2nd, Zoe Nowell; 3rd, Karen Goddard. 10-11 years 50m freestyle — 1st, Katie Wilkinson, 2nd, Louise


Ross, 3rd, Emma Tavlor. 12-13 years 50m freestyfc — 1st, Adriana Lecming;2ml, Melanie Clough; 3rd, Gemma Dry. 1*1*15 vears 50m freestyle — 1st, Eliza­ beth Legg; 2nd, Laura Simpson; 3rd, Helen Khan. Roys: 100m freestyle — 1st


John I-egg; 2nd, Steve Coley; 3rd, Richard Wilson. Ducklings — 1st, Mark Leeming; 2nd, Luke Conti. Senior dive 1st, Richard Wilson; 2nd, John Legg; 3rd, Chris Knowles. Junior dive — 1st, Matthew


^ Bass North West Counties’ League


Last minute setback for battling Blues


Blackpool Rovers 3, Clithcroe 3


WITH ju s t one minute to go o f a fierce seaside battle at. School Road, Clitheroe looked to have done enough to secure three vital points.


had a trick up their sleeve and the home side struck with only seconds remain­ ing, to snatch a point and r u in C l i t h e r o e ’ s celebrations. With new signing Miek


However, Blackpool still


when going forward. However, no sooner


Seddon creating havoc down the left wing and the busy Denny Khan always a threat in front of goal, the side looked dangerous


does manager Alan Brad­ shaw solve one problem than another appears. This time Clitheroe were not guilty of not scoring, but of failing to defend their lead. Starting well, Clitheroe attacked from the start


and it looked as if the side would return home with


Shawbridge topics


Emphatic lead for John Lund


WITH just one weekend of competition to go


Reer; 2nd, Adrian Peck; 3rd, Ricky Khan. 100m breaststroke — 1st, John Legg; 2nd,Garry Cocks; 3rd, Nichouis Thompson. G-7 years 25m backstroke —


beth Legg; 2nd, Katie Wilkin­ son; 3rd, Diane Ormerod. 0-7 years 25m backstroke — 1st, Joanna Rond; 2nd, Hannah Moody;3rd, Rebecca Lee. 8-0 years 25nun backstroke — 1st, Helen Roche; 2nd, Karen God­ dard; 3rd, Alison Dewey. 10-11 years 25m backstroke — 1st,


in the National Stock Car Points Championship — Rimington’s John Lund s tan ds some 600 points ahead of his nearest rival.


Katie Wilkinson, 2nd, Emma Taylor; 3rd, Helen Leeming. 12- 13 years 50m backstroke — 1st,


stroke — 1st, Neale Sayle; 2nd, James Moody; 3rd, Graeme Huddy. 10-11 years 50m back- stroke — 1st, Adrian Peck; 2nd, Oliver Nowell; 3rd, Ian Davies. 12-13 years 50m backstroke — 1st, Garry Cocks; 2nd, Mark Clarkson; 3rd, Ricky Khan. 14- 15 yles; 3rd, Steve Coley. G-7 years 25m freestyle — 1st.


1st, Mark Eddleston; 2nd, David Greenwood; 3rd, Richard Wil­ kinson. 8-0 years 25m back-


Adriana Leeming; 2nd, Gemma Dry; 3rd, Melanie Clough. 1*1-15 years 50m backstroke — 1st, Elizabeth Legg; 2nd, Helen Khan; 3rd, Caroline Knowles. 0-7 years 25m breaststroke —


now looking forward to the final meeting and the grand presentation, to he held in Birmingham in early December. At the weekend, he


After a superb season, the Rimington farmer is


points from the weekend’s


exploits. He is now gearing up


travelled to Long Eaton and found the going tough on the d00m shale track. Starting with enthusi­


first half, but were quickly pushed back by impenetrable defending. In the second half, Clith-


1st, Hannah Moody; 2nd, Joanna Rond; 3rd,Rebecca Lee. 8-0 vears 25m breaststroke — 1st, Zoc Nowell; 2nd, Helen Roehe;3rd, Sarah Wahnslev. 10- 11 years 50m breaststroke — 1st, Katie Wilkinson;2nd, Laura Scott; 3rd, Anna Jolmes. 12-13 years 50m breaststroke —


eroe’s previously dominant pack found themselves going backwards on several oceai- sions, allowing Skipton the momentum they needed to launch repeated sorties inside the Clitheroe half. The visi­ tors’ defence looked increas­ ingly patchy, reiving on some ferocious tackling by the backs, most notably from apprentice hitman Richard


I lay. ft was lf> minutes from the


once again look the better side.


final whistle before Clitheroe managed to stop the rot and ‘ OK ' '


the game was a joy to watch, as several animated specta­ tors could testify. Clithcroe: Francis, Wood-


ide. Despite the final scoreline,


burn (S), Moore, Taberner ( E ), 11 i t c h e n , B la n c , Thornber, Duxburv, Forres­ ter. Cox, Tattersall, Wood- burn (Ci), Fielding, Wood, Caunee S u tc l i f f e , Day, Taberner (V).


Winter cricket on horizon


THE Winter Indoor Cricket League looks set for a flying start on Sunday, December 8 th , a t Uoefteld S p o r ts Centre.To ensure th a t the best possible use of the facilities is made, the league will consist of multiples of four teams, with eight or 12 squads mak­ ing up each division. As the Clitheroe and Dis­ t r ic t Cricket League has helped back the new venture, their clubs have the first shot at joining the new league. However,


places still available and any The other unbeaten side, team wishing to apply for Catholic Social, were out of membership should write to action.


o there are some 9-1.


the secretary, Mr Kevin Fit?.- Results: Waddington A I. n i t r ic k a t 7 L in g f ie ld Howland A (i; Standen C 7, bt Avenue Clitheroe (21529), as M a ry ’s A 3; S ta n d e n A


, , soon as possible. 9, Kinungton 1.


Mark Eddleston; 2nd, David Greenwood; 3rd, Richard Wil­ kinson. 8-0 years 25m freestyle — 1st, Neale Sayle; 2nd, Andrew Mallinson; 3rd, James Moody. 10-11 years 50m frees­ tyle — 1st, Adrian Peck; 2ml, Mark Legg; 3rd, lan Davies. 12- 13 years 50m freestyle — 1st, Garry Cocks; 2nd, Mark Clark­ son; 3rd, Matthew Reer. 1-1-15 vears 50m freestyle — 1st, Riehard Wilson. 1G years and over 50m freestyle — 1st, John Legg; 2nd, Steve Coley; 3rd, Chris Knowles.


Red Rose triumphs


Clithoroe KUFC 1st XV 15, Skipton 1st XV 3


THE battle of the roses match between Clitheroe ami Skip- ton resulted in a victory for Lancashire.


able to name an unchanged three-quarter line for the first time tnis season, and with only one change in the pack, where Oliv e r M cEn ty re returned at number S, Clith­ eroe were quietly confident of continuing their winning run. The game started in direct


With skipper George Giles


contrast, with Clitheroe’s pack ominously shunted back at the first scrummage by the large Skipton eight, followed by a conceded penalty, which put the home side 3-0 down after only 10 minutes. H ow ev e r , d e s p i te the excess of possession Skipton gained,


knew they had not nerformud,


in th e f i r s t h a lf , up to expectations. Early in the second half the


pack finally got th e ir act together and began to gain some useful possession to force some good attacking positions. Then when Skipton infringed, Declan O’Duffy kicked an excellent long-range penalty and Clitheroe sensed th ev had the opposition rattled. Winger Peter Jaoues ran


the midfield defence. Shortly before the interval scrum-half Graeme Tindall had to leave the field with a back injury. Martyn Emmott came on as replacement at


they could not get by


Turning round only three po lints adrift. Clitheroe still


posi on, , Standen surge


STANDEN A's grip ;it the top of tile Itibble.sdole 'Fable Tennis Association continued when they beat Riniingtoii


asm, he managed to grab third place in the heat and


was in confident mood for the final. However, after two


ready for this weekend’s final rounds of the cham­ pionship, to be held at Scunthorpe on the Satur­ day and at Hednesford on the Sunday. With 2,800 points to his c r e d i t a l r e a d y , J o h n


laps, he collected a ear and spun, losing too much time and although managing to finish, ho was out of the points. Getting back to form in


the Grand National, John secured a creditable third place, which brought his


points total for the day to 1 8 .


secured the championship long ago, but has losL none of his racing spirit and will he going all out for two fine performances to round-off the season.


Darts


Leaders in charge


classed as a successful day for some drivers, World Champion John aims much higher and often takes up to 35 points a day when in tip top form. The following day, he


Although this would be


In the first division, Judge Walmesley continued their


lungers


good run with a 7-1 against Kings Arms A, while second d iv is io n t a b l e - to p p e r s CCWMC heat the De Lacy


travelled to Hartlepool to race on a small tarmac track. Held in cold condi­ tions. the racing was made more hazardous by a light drizzle which fell through­ out the race. With two heats, instead


colm Heanan moving up from full-back to the scrum-half role and David Slinger drop­ full


fly-half, Mal­


ping back to his favourite full­ ba .c..k. position.


half the length of the pitch only to see the scoring pass knocked on by the supporting player. However, from the re sulting scrummage, the Clitheroe pack pul in a mas­ sive shove to nush the Skipton off their own hall, ami number eight McEntyre secured the touch down. O'Duffy converted and the


Snooker Waddington


THE lenders in all three divi­ sions of tile Clitheroe and Dis­ trict Darts League arc begin-- WADDINGTON iiing to edge away from their o n ]y u n b e a te n te am in chalk.........


in top form B are the


Inn now stand five points clear af ter heating Brown


Arms. In the third division, Bridge


of the usual one, John was in bettor form, claiming third place in the first and second in the second. Maintaining his form in


the final, he drove a fine tactical race and took second place. In the Grand National


Littlemoor side were in good condition as Skinton’s heads dropped. In the last quarter, the match was sealed, when Emmett chipped over the defence, kicked the ball onwards and won the race for the touch down. As Clitheroe celebrated,


the going got rough, hut the Rimington driver avoided all the trouble and gave a fine d r iv in g display. ‘•There was a lot of


Muddy winners


the referee awarded a penalty try for an earlier offence, which made the conversion all tiie easier for O'Duffy. This Saturday, Clitheroe


have their first outing in the Courage League when they play host to North Manches­ ter (k.o. 2-15 p.m.). Clitheroe: Heanan, Hard­


m an , T a y lo r , S l in g e r , O'Duffy, Tindall, Proctor, Isherwood, Dubowski, Giles, Newton. Holmes, McEntyre. Sub: Enunott.


COMPETING in tile ninthly and tuugli sport nf cyclo-cross, a three-man team from St Augustine's RC High School, Bilhngton, have claimed first p l a c e in a m a j o r


championship. Led by Kevin Duckworth,


who collected the individual bronze medal, tile riders won the team title at the Heinz National Juvenile Cyclo-cross Championship.hold at Beacon C o u n t r y P a r k , n e a l* Upholland.


Kings Arms A 1, Judge Wal- meslev 7; Dog and Partridge 0, Royal Oak A 8; UBL A 4, White Horse 4; Black Bull A 3, Horseshoe 5; Commercial -I, Bundle Witch 4; Black Bull


Cow 7-1. Results: Division One —


3, Black Horse 5. Division Two — Billington


BC 6, Craven Heifer A* 2; New Inn f», Cross Keys 3; Low Moor Club 4, Swan witli Two Necks 4; CCWMC (I, De Lacy Arms 2. Division Three — Royal


Division One of the Clith­ eroe and District Snooker League, and extended their lead at the top with a good home win against Cons A. In Division Two Cons B


leap into joint top spot after a comprehensive win over Social Club. Last week’s joint leaders, RBL A and Slaidburn B both suffered defeats. Results.


THE Shawbridge “new boys” did the damage at Blackpool and manager Alan Bradshaw will be looking for the same type o f display this Saturday, away at Bootle (k.o. 3 p.m.).


j re-elected ■ CM TH K R O K C r ic k e t .Club f ir s t team skipper iNcil Ashworth has been re-elected at t the-club's . AUM.


, , Ashworth


: --iMick * Dcwh urstvwill ■ 'eon lin u e ius: vicc-cap- Itain: P h il Bishop is toy


jlcud the .second team, (with "K e ith , : F aw c e t t


jvicc-captainy'and ;.Alcf; 'llow a tw ilP b c in charge


o f t h e t h i r d s , ; with • for* im e r c lu b - . . c h a irm a n i Paul Gr if f ith s his num- I her two.


,


; A l ik e B o o th : ta k e s jover a s , chairman, ..with: J.I o h n C o u 11 c r i v i c c - ; 1 chairman,: Geoff Cart- ! ledge secretary-and StCr I phen llishop treasurer.. jJohn-Aspdcn w ill be fix-, Hurts secretary.


whisker of collecting three points, Bradshaw was well pleased with the team’s performance against Blackpool Rovers in the Bass North West Coun­ ties’ Division One, espe­ cially after a series of cruel defeats in recent weeks. With Denny Khan and


Although going within a


Mick Seddon in the attack and midfield man Harold Sandalls on the sidelines, the side’s problems could well be coming to an end. The Reserves also gave


at Shawbridge. Having Memorial League


De Lacy foiled


THE De Lacy Arms let two points slip when they drew with Aqueduct in the first division of the Blackburn Memorial League. Although they remain in


second place in the table, De Lacy now stand four points behind Blue Dahlia, but do have two matches in hand. The Doj* Inn went down


found winning at home dif­ ficult in the BTS East Lancashire League first division this season, this result will give the squad a welcome boost. O n S a t u r d a y ,


an encouraging display, beating Rock Rovers 0-3


Tennants Floodlit Tourna­ ment gets underway next Tuesday, with Clitheroe taking on Great Harwood United at Shawbridge (k.o. 7-30 p.m.) in their opening match. A disappointing total of


bridge (k.o. 3 p.m.). After weeks of wran­ gling and holdups, the


Reserves take on Great Harwood United at Shaw­


t h e


just 11 teams will take part in the competition, which will prove to be a real money spinner for the clubs involved. The competition ts split


three points. Controlling play from the start, Denny Khan put the side into the lead and then followed up with a second strike in the 39th minute, after being fed by Marshall Burke. Leading 2-0 and domin­


Improved


ating the match, every­ thing seemed to be going to plan for Clitheroe. Unfortunately for the


away side, Blackpool man­ aged to scrape a goal back ju s t before half-time through Dibbje. The half-time break


enabled Blackpool to regain their


and they started the half in search of goals. The turning point came in the 49th minute when Black­ pool were awarded a penalty. Terry Grogan p e r ­


formed heroics in stopping the spot kick, but could


not stop the rebound and Blackpool’s revival had


been completed. To Clitheroe’s credit,


they did not sit back and t r y t o d e f e n d , h u t


attacked, with Geoff Young and Denny Khan both going close on a num­ ber of occasions. After surviving Black­


pool’s spirited revival, Clitheroe then struck what looked to be the deadly blow, going back into the lead with an S5th minute Seddon strike. However, Blackpool


up into three leagues, with the winners and runners- up in each going through to the two leg next round. As yet there has been no decision as to where the final will be held. With Great Harwood,


against third-placed Abbey FC, while in the second divi­ sion, Whalley Wanderers missed an opportunity to go back to the top of table, when they lost to lowly Park Hotel. Calderstones could not cope


against Clog and Billycock and went down 12-1 in a high- scoring match. All the other local matches fell victim to the weather. Results: Division One — De


(1(1) 992, CSC B (I) 266: B. Walker 37, B. Bithell 71; W. Jones 72, It. Driver a!: J. Jac­ ques 76, G. Tomlinson 53; I,. I.awsoa 5(i, R. Watson 74; tl. Tedstone 73, O. Thorne 71; H. Dixon 78. I). Niven -hi. CSC A (4) 32il, Chnthurn A


Division One — Slnidliurn A


crashing and contact, but 1 avoided all the action and won the race,” said John, who collected a total of Jli


Oak C 3, Kings Arms B 5; Bridge 7, Brown Cow 1; Cra­ ven Heifer B 5, Black Bull B 3; Dog and Partridge 2, Social Club (k Roval Oak B 5, RBI, B 3.Points and positions: Divi­ sion One -Ju d g e Walmeslev 53, Royal Oak . -1*1, Black Bull A 44,


......... .........


Kings Anns A 28, RBL A 28, Fondle Witcii 26, Black Horse 24, Commercial 23, White


jrsesh oe 38,


stones 1, Clog and Billycock 12.


Tavern Inn (Uoefield). Division Two — Green


(10) 40‘J: II. Hudson 50, O. Sim- kin 80; M. Davies 41, P. Craig 72; L. Dixon 5-1, P. Whittaker 05; J. Crowther 40, I*. Clark 8-1; I.. McEntee 82, D. Speak 55; A. Hall 50, N. Robinson 53. I.mv Moor B (9) 387, Billing­


Wanderers 0, Park Hotel *1. Division Three — Calder­


Lacy Arms 2, Aqueduct 2; Dog Inn 0, Abbey FC 3. Division Two — Whalley


A Fixtures: Division One —


bbev FC v De Lacy Arms (Foxhill Rank) Dog Inn v


Howarth v Whalley Wan­ derers (Wilsons). Division Three — Calder­


s to n e s v Wilton Albion (Calderstones).


Division One


ton B (5) 304: D. Dean 53, J. Gibson 53; S. Hope 80, I). Con­ nell 40; .M. Holmes 71, R. Orniiston 00; T, Henshaw 70, N. Clover 02; I*. Traynor -17, J. Conned 70; S. Traynor 00, S.


Horse 18, Dog and Partridge Hargreaves G-l; S. Herd 79, M. 15, Black Bull 13.


3-1, Low Moor Club 32, Cross •12, New Inn 37,


Division Two — CCWMC Smith 49; P. Jelson_55, S. Taylor Billington BC


Wensley 80; T. Walmslcy 91, K.


Keys 25, De Lacy Arms 25, Swan with Two Necks 23, Craven Heifer A 17, Clith­


eroe 5. Division Three — Bridge


•13, Royal Oak B 38, Kings Arms B 34, Craven Heifer B 32, Uibblesdale Wanderers 28, RBL B 28, Brown Cow 25, Black Bull B 20, Royal Oak C 20, Clitheroe SC 20, Dog and Partridge 12.


Kings Arms chase prestigious double glory


Craven Heifer 1, Kings Arms 5


CURRENTLY leading he Whitbread Ribble Val- ey League, Kings Arms iroved too strong for Cra- -en Heifer in this Ashley Imith Trophy quarter-


inal match. The side now go into the


Rimiiiftton A (6) 3*11: R. Hilton 80, I). Bannister 45; I). Cox 43, A. Rilev 64; N. Harris 32, I). Rilc.v 7-1; J. Wild ill, J. l.uiul 43; I). Stewart 61, S. Betty 511; P. Elliott 59, F. Wrathall 76. Division Two — Pendle Club


•IS; H. Philips 50, T. Suntcr 71; I). Cox 62, i. Nash 53. II i 11 i n a t o n A (S ) 3 (Hi,


Keighlev G-LWathlington B (10) -109, Cons A (1) 3G5: M. Reynolds 71, B.


Abbey FC...................... 8 -1 3 3 11 Tavern Inn..................... g ;; 3 1 It Station........................... 7 :i 1 3 It) Kindle Arms................. 7 li 3 3 9 Cmwn Staff................... 7 J 0 4 9


Aqueduct........................ 7 2 3 3 9 Tommy Halls.................


Hint* Dahlia.................... 8 G 0 3 18 De Baev Anns............... g *.


0 It


showing Clitheroe Reserves 3, Rock Rovers G


r composure Ht'idu;e so far this season. tr ied the half » r:...*


1 . . .4


AFTER a number of set- backs for Cl ith e ro e Reserves, the squad look to have at last shaken off the poor form that has dogged them at Shaw-


from Stuart Thomson set Clithcroe on their way in this BTS East Lancashire League firs t division match. However, the match


A "first half hat-trick


started badly for Clith­ eroe, who have struggled to impress at Shawbridge all season. With five minutes on the clock, Rock Rovers took the lead, hut Clitheroe hit back in style and controlled the rest of the half with some ease. Thomson's first goal


came when he snapped up a rebound after Andrew


Hutchinson’s free-kick had bounced back out into play. His second came from a low drive and his third from a header. As in the first, Rock


refused to give up the fight and with seconds remaining, Dibble com­ pleted his hat-trick to leave the scores locked at 3-3.


travel to Bucks Park (k.o. 3 p.m.) to take on Bootle FC.


On Saturday, Clitheroe


Bamber Bridge and Black­ pool Rovers all in Clith­ eroe’s group, the local side have some tough matches ahead, but will certainly give their all to reach the latter stages.


Bass NWC Division One PW 1) Great Harwood......... ... 13 8 4


1, P 1 28


Kastwood Hanley...... ... 11 G 3 2 21 Ashton United........... ... 11 G 3 2 21 Hacup Borough.......... ... 1G f> 5 G 20 Nanlwich Town......... ... 11 4 4 3 IG St Helens Town......... ... 13 4 4 5 IG Rootle......................... ... 11 5 1 5 tr, Atherton LR.............. ... 11 4 3 4 15 Bradford PA.............. ... 12 4 3 5 15 Flixton....................... ... U 4 3 1 15 Vauxhail CM.............. ... 12 4 3 5 15 BlackjKH)l Rovers...... ... U 4 2 5 11 Darwen...................... ... 12 3 5 4 11 Skelmersdale Util..... .... 13 3 5 9 14 Maine Road............... .... 12 4 2 G It Penrith...................... .... 7 1 1 2 13 Clitheroe.................... ... 11 2 4 5 10 Present...................... .... 12 2 3 7 9


Opening defeat


Kibble Valley 2, D a rw en 3


PLAYING their first match of the season, the Ribble Val­ ley went clown 3-2 against Darwen in a close match. Starting strongly, the away


Guide.............................. G 1 3 3 f» Dog Inn.......................... G 1 1 4 4 Rising Sun..................... 9 1 1 7 I


•1 2 1 1 7 Division fw <


> PW D 1, P


(5) 111, Low Moor Club A (6) 400: S. Edmondson 70, N. Brown 71; A. Garner 57, A. Holmes 92; J. Schofield 74, N. Parkinson 78; A. Procter 71, G. Tvler 68; A. Taylor 100, I \ Shears 47; .1. Holmes 93, M. Moss-Blundcll 44. Clmthurn B (8) 390, RBL A


(6) 3S7: P. Parker 40, N. Scho­ field 79; M. Billington 61, P. Harrison 46; S. Booth 87, B. H. Sims 63; A. Wilson 5-1, A. Bur­ gess OS; P. Wilson 73, M. Peel 70: B. Parker 75. M. Graham 55. RBL It (10) 451, Slaidburn B


Green Haworth.............. 7 5 I I 1G Whalley Wand............... 7 5 0 •> 15 LET............................... 7 4 1 3 13 Vauxhail......................... 5 1 0 1 12 Mctflex.......................... G 3 3 1 11 Fox and Hounds............. 7 3 0 4 9 Packet House................ 7 2 o 3 S IVintors Arms............... G 2 1 3 7 Park Hotel..................... 8 2 l 5 7 Graham & Drown.......... G 2 0 4 G Langho........................... 0 0 u G 0


Observatory................... 9 8 0 1 24 Bridge Knd.................... 8 G 1 1 19 HP Credit...................... 7 f» 0 3 15 Wilton Albion................ 8 5 0 3 15 Clog and Hilly................ 9 5 0 4 15 Redcap........................... G 3 1 2 IQ


Division Three PW I) 1, 1*


team created a number of good scoring opportunities, only to be thwarted by the Kibble Valley defence, which worked well. However, they continued to


Darts


Leaders in the clear


THE leaders in both the first and second division of the Ribble Valley Ladies’ Darts League are still both clear at the top of their respective tables. In Division One, Vic­


toria lead by two points after beating Low Moor 5- 3 and in Division Two, Royal Oak still top the table, after drawing with second-placed Dog and Partridge in their latest match. The highest score of the


started the second half on top, clawing goals back


with a penalty, after Richard Astin had fouled, and then with a long range effort from the edge of the


box. Clitheroe never gave up


and were rewarded when Simon Pickles forced the ball into the net. This seemed to dishearten the visitors and when Peter McLoughlin was fouled in the box, Scott Thompson stepped up to convert the penalty. Midfield man Andrew


Hutchinson completed the scoring with a volley to give the home side (heir first double of the season. On Saturday, Clitheroe


take on Great Harwood United at Shawbridge (k.o. 2-15 p.m.). Admission is 50p for


adults and 25p for GAP's and children and spectaros are urged to go along and support the club.


Nuttall, Edmondson, Hut­ chinson (P), Hosty, Astin, Thompson, Hutchinson, McLoughlin, Thomson, Pickles, Keighley. Subs: Green, Burgess.


Clilheroe Reserves:


week’s matches came when Renee Kiddie, from the Petre Arms, scored a fine 160. Results: Division One —


Craven Heifer 4, Judge Walmesley 4; RBL A 3, Kings Arms A 5; Black Horse 2, Bay Horse 6; Low Moor 3, Victoria 5; Kings Arms B 1, Petre Arms 4. Division Two — Owd


just before half-time through Davies to leave the scores


put on the pressure and even­ tually took the lead. This prompted the Kibble Valley to s t a r t p la y in g and th ey launched a number of telling moves. The home side then struck


level at half-time. The second half followed a


similar pattern, with Darwen making the early running and going back into the lead. Once again, the Kibble Valley w o rk ed h a rd and w e re rewarded with a Wilkinson equaliser, with only minutes remaining. Mounting one last-gasp


(1) 103: K. R. Walmsley 95, N. Binder 54; J. Fort 89, P. Maher 71; G. Walmslcy S9, A. Rigby 61; G. Swales 54, G. Parker 68; 1). Walmsley 57, H. Carr 97; C. Barlow 67, I). Cowking 52. Rimington 11 (6) 397, Police


(S) 451: D. Seed 40, J. Griffiths 105; J. Lund 94. F. Booth 75; IL A. Seed 100, R. Brown 49; R.


icmi-finals full of confi- lence, and with a real :hance of pursuing a eague and cup double. Uthough Waggon and dorses, with games in land, look well-placed in he league. Played at a furious pace, he match was well


Nollund 76, J. Burke 73; P. Winckley 41, P. Craig 72; S. Winekley40, I. Hartley 80.


(2) 350: J. Whittaker 64, S. Cox 49; G. Hindis 54, J. Roberts 38; I. Charlton 56, S. McAlly 87; A. Gudgeon 74, A. Wright 53; E. McQuade 69, P. Devine 54; P. Swales 92, M. Yates 69. Points ami positions. Division


Cons 11 (12) 409, Social Club


balanced during the first talf, with both sides fight- ng to control the play. Despite creating several :hances, the Kings Arms ’ailed to score in the open- ng exchanges. H ow ev er , p la y in g patient football, they were rewarded when Dominic McTear found the back of the net with a well-struck LO-yard shot, giving the Dpposing 'k e e p e r no


chance.Still in the hunt, the t


Ossie Allstars................ 5 3 0 3 9 Brownhill........................ 7 2 1 4 7 Calderstones................. 8 2 0 G G Warners Arms............... 8 1 3 4 4 Cosmopolitan................. 7 1 0 G 3 Thorsmuns UK FC........ 8 0 •) G 2


Another win for young canoeist


CLITHEROE'S Konrad Bisping, of Henthorn Close, is in the running for a national title, after- another win in the Brit­ ish Canoe Championships. Konrad, a member of Clitheroe Canoe Club,


One — Waddingtop B 48, Rimington A 40, Slaidburn A 40, Billington A 38, CSC A 36, Low Moor B 31, Chatburn A 28, Cons A 24, Billington B 23, Waddington A 22, CSC B 20. Division Two — Cons B 42,


Craven Heifer equalised at the start of the second half when Len Aspinwall scored.


Arms on and they began to play delightful flowing football, which proved too


This spurred the Kings


much for Heifer. Now in command, the


score at 5-1. On Saturday, the side’s


Kings Arms hit four more goals to secure the result. Strikes from Damian


Lowe, Martin Sherliker and a cruel own goal from Aspinwall left the final j


Horses v Kings Arms (D. • Bush), Calderstones v Sta­


get back to league action, with pick of the matches the encounter between Kings Arms and Waggon and Horses.


Fixtures: Waggon and


tion (B. Bleasdale), Lower Buck v Craven Heifer (J.


Swayne), Grindleton Reserves v RVR (D. Mar­


shall), NGSOB v Royal Oak (J. Lowery).


RBL A 42, Slaidburn B 40, Police 36, Social Club 36, Rimington B 30, Cliatburn B 28, Pendle Club 2S, RBL B 26, Low Moor A 22, Station Hotel 20. Tonight’s fixtures: Division


One — Chatbum A v Slaidburn A, Rimington A v Waddington B, CSC A v Biilington A, Bil- lington B v CSC B, Waddington A v Low Moor B. Division Two — Slaidbum B v


entered the second section of the championships in south Manchester, and came first in the under- 16s’ class and s ix th overall. The event was held on the Mersey and attracted a total of 58 com- p et ito rs from around Britain. This triumph follows


Inept display


Whallev Wanderers 0, Park Hotel 1


THIS was a thoroughly inept performance from t h e e h a m p i o n s h i p contenders. The casual observer


Neds 5, Black Bull 3; Cross Keys 3, New Inn 5; Catholic SC 7, Pendle Witch 1; Royal Oak 4, Dog and Partridge 4; Social Club B 2, Bridge Inn 6. Points and positions:


would have thought that the position of these two teams was reversed, and that it was Whalley who were struggling at the bottom of the league. All three departments


Division One — Victoria 28, Kings Arms A 26, Petre Arms 25, Judge Walmesley 25, Bay Horse 24, RBL B 22, Kings Arms B 21, Low Moor 19, Craven Heifer 19, RBL A 16, Black Horse 14. Division Two — Royal


attack, Darwen snatched the points with what was the last kick of the game. In their next match they


Oak 27, Dog and Partridge 25, Owd Neds 24, Catholic SC 24, Social Club A 23, Social Club B 22, New Inn 21, Bridge Inn 21, Pendle Witch 19, Black Bull 19, Cross Keys 15.


t r a v e l away to tak e on Pendle. Kibble Valley: Lamb, Hin-


dle, Wright, Berry, Chapman, Hosty, McCarthy,Wilkinson,


Bumper field expected


AFTER the success of the recently held Ribble Valley Triathlon, hopes are high that this year’s iOK Road Race will be the best yet. The popular road race will


this year be held on Sunday, December 29th, starting at Edisford Road in Clitheroe at 11 a.m. This year’s race, expected


Davies, Brown, Haythornth- waite, Singh, Cane, Stoddart.


Top attractions in pipeline


A WHOLE host of top events have been planned to help raise funds for the cricket sec­ tion of Clitheroe Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club. One of the main functions


will be in the New Year when former England and Liverpool FC soccer star Tommy Smith is guest speaker at a sports­ man’s dinner in Clitheroe Par­ ish Church Hall on February 7th. Tickets, which will be available nearer the time, will cost £15. The event makes up part of


to attract around 700 runners, has been sponsored by Ree- bok and anyone interested should e n te r as soon as possible. Entry forms are available


Chatburn B, Social Club v Rimington B, Police v RBL A, RBL B v Pendle Club, Low- Moor A v Station Hotel.-


Konrad’s win in the under- 16s class in the first event of the championships, along the Wharfe near Skipton. There are three more rac es le f t and Konrad has so far gained maximum points.


an extensive programme of events, which start on Friday, November 29th, with a quiz night, open to teams of four.


now from Clitheroe’s Tourist Information Centre on Church Walk (0200 25566). Race organiser, Mr Simon


Lister, of Ribble Valley Coun­ cil, said th a t the race had become a tradition in the area, attracting both serious runners and competitors run­ ning for charity. All proceeds from the race


go to th e Ribble Valley Mayor’s Charity.


With a race night to be held during the f i rs t week in Deeenuier, a Christmas Eve party in the pipeline and a car treasure hunt scheduled for December 29th, the next few months look set to be busy at the club. Anyone requiring details j


about the quiz or race night should contact Ian Brown


(26127). For the party, the contact is Peter Hargreaves (26781) and for the treasure hunt, the contact is Paul Grif­ fiths (23841).


— defence, midfield and attack — failed to operate on an individual basis, never mind as a unit, and the home side can have no complaints about their defeat. An early goal failed to


shock Wanderers into action and then another shortly before half-time meant that panic bells were ringing. To get back into the


match, Wanderers needed a quick reply, but almost from the kick-off, Park Hotel increased their lead. The three opening goals


of a square opposition defence to give the pacy attack the simplest of jobs. It was now that Wan­


were almost carbon copies of each other, with the ball being moved quickly from the defence, through the midfield and over the top


derers enjoyed their best period of the game, as they laid siege to the visi­ to r s ’ goal. Numerous chances were squandered as Park Hotel led a charmed life as shot after shot was hacked off the


line.


well and the fourth goal summed up Wanderers’


But they rode their luck


day. A long speculative shot caught ’keeper Martin Ward off his line. He could only parry the ball up into the air, lost where it was, and then watch in horror as it dropped on to his head and into the goal. Whalley Wanderers:


Ward, Chapman (D), War­ den, Moore, Bibby, Walker, Kearsley , Dewhurst, Czapowski, Chapman (S), Currie. ' Subs: Eyans, Gorton.


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