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A L L s e t to c om ­ p e t e in t h e i n t e r ­ n a t i o n a l s i x - d a y E n d u r o C h a m ­ p i o n s h i p s i n


A u s t r a l i a , C l i th - e r o e m a n P h i l i p S m i t h s o n \v a s u n f o r t u n a L e 1 y s t r u c k d o w n w i th a s to m a c h b u g . However, having


‘150 riders from an incredible 25 coun­ tries, the race, held over six gruelling d a y s , co v e re d around 1 ,0 0 0 miles of varying terrain. As P hilip was


travelled half-way around the world to compute, Philip was adamanL he would not miss the action and rode anyway, even though lie was well below par for the first few days. Attracting over


under the weather, he knew he could not do well in the individual stand­ in g s , so conc en­ trated on just finish­ ing and helping the team challenge. By the middle of


the race, Philip began to shake off his illness, but jusL as his s t r e n g th began to return, his 250 c . c . Suzuki began to develop m e c h a n i c a I problems. “I had to fit a new


piston set and only had limited time to work on the bike,” said Philip, who was determined to finish the race. Although the ter­


rain was not too lough, a lot of the ground was very powdery, which made riding quite physical. "By day three 50 riders had


retired, with over 1 0 0 not finishing by th e e n d ,” sa id Philip. Next year the six-


day race will be held a l it t le closer to home, in Holland. Currently stand­


QUAD bike glory for Keith


C H A T B U R N q u a d r a c e r K e i th K n o w le s , o f K IK M o to r C y c l e s , h a s c l in c h e d v i c to r y in t h e 1 9 9 2 N E T T Q u a d C h am p io n s h ip . At the start of the race Knowles lay second overall,


and unable to race. Knowles was only 18 points ahead of his nearest


rival, Steve Clitheroe, while Bolton-by-Bowland man Mark Wolfenden, of Koodoo Farm, lay in fourth


position. Following the penultimate meeting, at Weardale,


Northumbria, Clitheroe had reduced Knowles’ advantage to only 1 0 points, putting all the pressure on him for the final races. Disaster struck as damage sustained to his KIK


prepared Suzuki motorcycle meant Knowles had to work into the night, alongside his mechanic Nick


FA Cup


Hucknall battle their way past Clitheroe


Clilheroe I, lliieknull Town A


T H I S F A C u p p r e l im in a r y r o u n d m a t c h , in w h ic h C l i lh e r o e w e n t d ow n to H u c k n a l l T o w n , w i l l s a d ly b e r e m e m b e r e d f o r a l l t h e w r o n g r e a s o n s .


The Nottingham side


travelled to Shawbridgc with around 1 0 0 spectators and unfortunately a small contingent of those follow­ ers were committed Lo spoiling the day for them­ selves, the club and the rest of the spectators, who had paid to see a soccer match.


Shawbridgc topics F A C u p l i f e l i n e


CUTHEROE’S controversial FA Cup mutch against Hucknall Town has taken yet another twist — with news that the away side played an ineligible player. Already overshadowed by


th e behaviour of the away side's supporters, the match result has now been brought into question a f te r a Kings Lynn FC offical contacted Ciilheroe socetarv with the news that Anthony Thomson, who played on Saturday, was in fad on contract with Kings Lynn. On re c eiv in g th is news.


Clitheroe lodged an official protest with the FA anti must now wait and see what action will be taken. It seems likely that the FA will either order the match to


be re-played, possibly this Saturday, or award the result to Clitheroe. Last Saturday, a combina­


meetings left he has “as good a chance as anyone'' and will be looking to hit top form in the final two events, to be held this month and in October.


Poor result Uclmshorc Utd 2,


Ciitheroc Reserves I)


AN0TI1FR d is ap p o in t in g away performance by Clilh­ eroe saw them defeated by a team they scored LI goals against last season. With the te e n a g e r s Inn


Hardman and Danny Lord making th e ir league debut Clitheroe began well, but fell behind after 20 minutes. They continued to press forward and only poor finishing and d e sp e ra te d e fen d in g kept Clilheroe from equalising. Colin Chambers went clo­


ing in third position in th e 250 c . c . experts class of the B r i t ish Endure Championship, Phi­ lip is in with a real chance of winning the national title. With only two


tion of vandalism and foul and abusive behaviour left Clith­ eroe chairman Mr Charles Murphy reeling on a day when th e a t te n t io n should have been on the pilch. This kind of behaviour has n e v e r been a problem a t


Shawbridgc and Mr Murphy has made a public apology to


any s p e c ta to r s who were offended by the scenes on Saturday. On a happier front, Clith­


C l i th e ro e c h a irm an Mr


C h a r le s Murphy was d is ­ gus ted with th e language, abuse and general behaviour of the hooligans and even had to call the police a t one point. Keen to stress that Clith­


eroe FC is the last nlace you would exited to find trouble, Mr Murphy has made a public apology to any fans who may have oeen distressed by the


incidents. As it was Clithcre certainly


did not need the commotion off the pitch as they they were having enough trouble on it. With Ian Monk on holiday,


started the match the better. After eight minutes Colin


Clive Dunn was brought back into the side and Clitheroe


James released Shaun Burs- nell and the player collected the ball and beat the Hucknail ’keeper with some ease. T h e aw a y s id e w e r e


Rugby T o u g h e n c o u n t e r


s tu n n e d in to a c t io n and started to take control of the match, apart from some Clith­ eroe breaks, which were all defended well by Hucknall. The score was levelled after


Gafiler Vale 27. C l i th e ro e RUFC Isl XV 7


FORCED to make five changes due to work commit­ ments and injuries, Clitheroe travelled to Burnley to face local rivals Caldur Valu with an unclor-strenfCt.il


eroe FC have now set up their own Under IDs side, under the guidance of Bert Harwood and Stefan Mankoski, which will nlay in a Blackburn based Sunday league. The move shows that Clith­


Clitheroe almost re-took the le ad , b u t Mick G rah am ’s attempt struck the bar, with th e Hucknall ’k e ep e r well beaten. The decisive blow came just


the FA Cup, Clitheroe first team will be hoping Lo ge t back to form this Saturday when they travel away to take on St Helens (k.o. 2 p.m.) in the first division of the Hass N o r th W e s t C o u n t i e s ' League. Clilheroe Reserves, still to


find th e ir tru e form in the HTS Fast Lancashire League


first division, take on Whal- leyOc.o. 2-15 p.m.).


Memorial League D e L a c y a n d W a n d e r e r s i n f i n e f o r m


BOTH the De Lacy Arms and first division newcomers Whalley Wanderers have started in form in the Black­ burn Sunday Memorial League.


two straight wins and on Sun­ day overcame Printers Arms 5-2, while Whalley Wanderers followed up their first match d raw .with a c ru sh in g 8-2 d efeat of Rising Sun. The Ju d g e Walmesley a re still looking for their first win. In Division Two, Langho


De Lacv have begun with


beat Park Hotel 2-1, while in Division Three, Calderstones


sest when his 20 yard shot came back off the b ar only lo drop between Mercer and Paul Green, who both left it for each o th e r and the ball was subsequently cleared. After the interval, Helm-


Lacv Arms 5, Printers Arms 2; Whalley Wanderers 8, Ris­


went down 0-1 against Ossie Allstars. Results: Division One — De


ing Sun *1. Division Two — Park Hotel


stars (5, Calderstones 1.


shore seemed to s tep up a gear and scored from a cor­ ner. The home side made it 2-0


soon after to secure the points leaving Clitheroe without an


awav win. • Clilheroe Reserves: Hard­


man, Lurch, Burgess, Hosty, Smith, Moran, Chambers, Gannon, M e rc e r , G re e n , Lord. S u b s : H u tc h in so n ,


Rickies. Impressive start


from their opening seven fix­ tures, the village side stand proud in the top half of the table. The season started with d raws a g a in s t Baeup and Johnsons FC and victories against Clitheroe Reserves and Rock Rovers. Against Whalley, they came


back down to earth, losing 5- 0, but then shared the points a g a in s t G r e a t H a r w o o d U n i t e d a n d C l i t h e r o e R e s e rv e s , b e fo re b e a t in g Trawden Celtic.


Promotion for Hurst Green ,


IN the Great Harwood and D is t r ic t Bowling Leag u e fourth division play-off, Hurst Green easily beat Victoria to claim promotion and the run­ ners-up place in the league. In tlic final match in Divi­


sion Two, Ribblesdale B made i t an unhappy club double when they w e re , re leg a ted after going down a t . already relegated Metflex. Ribbles­ dale A have a lre ad y been relegated from Division One.


EXCEPT for a few upsets. Ribches ter’s re tu rn to the HTS Fast Lancashire League first division has gone well. After tak in g nine points


E ig h t


g o a l r o u t


Whalley Wanderers S. Rising Son2


A SUl’EUH attacking display


from Whalloy W an d e re rs them their first victory


m the Memorial League first


division on Sunday. Fielding a strong side, with


Craig Dewhurst, Chins Stan­ ley, Dominic Chapman ami Sam Chapman all available a fter holidays, Whalley con­ trolled the fixture from s tar t


to finish. They toqk the lead a f te r


five m in u te s when Toby Chapman turned in the box to


aged to eq u a l ise , fu r th e r s trikes from Chapman. S te­ ven Cznpowski and Mark Tay­ lor left the score a t -1-2 at


fire home from 10 yards. Although Rising Sun man­


half-time. In the second half. Wind-


lev’s superior fitness told and thev ran their opponents rag­ ged, hitting four more goals, with Czapowski and Chapman com p le tin g h a t - t r ic k s and Taylor collecting one more


goal. , R is in g Sun managed to


score a third, but were never in the hunt and Whalley will go in to th i s w e e k e n d ’s e n co u n te r a g a in s t Tommy Balls full of confidence. All players involved in Sun­


• W h a l l c y W a n d e r e r s : Barnes, Chapman (D), Mos-


day’s game should meet at* the ground a t 10 a.m.


s o p . ' S t a n l e y , M u s k e r , Dewhurst, Quinn, Czapowski, Chapman (S), Taylor. Chap­ man (T). Subs: Smith, Lee.


A TALENTED Ribblesdale High School team have been crowned as the 1002 Hyml- b u rn a n d R ib b le V a l ley under-12s cricket champions. Th e R ib b le sd a le te am


all out. Ribblesdale easily overcame this target for the loss of only two wickets.


swept aside the opposition with ease, in all of their tro­ phy ties, hardly needing to extend themselves in any of the games. In th e f ir s t round, they


faced Mount Carmel from Accr ington. P u t into b a t , Mount Carmel crumbled to 47


land side, also from Acering- Grammar School. CRGS were ton. Moorland batted first and put into bat and made 07 for scored 70 for 7, from 20 overs. When Ribblesuale batted they


In tlie semi-final, they came across a very confident Moor-


soon got into th e i r 's t r id e , with Howard B ra i thw a i te l o o k i n g p a r t i c u l a r l y


impressive, along with S te­ phen Bishop and Paul Gasketl.


eroe affair, th e opposition coming from Clitheroe Royal


Ribblesdale passed the total with three wickets down and 5 overs to spare. 'Phe final was an all Clith­


0, in 20 overs, the wickets being shared by Mark Har­ g re a v e s , A n th o n y Jo n e s , A n d rew B o o th an d Ben Threlfall. Although Ribblesdale lost a quick wicket in Mark Har­


greaves. Howard Brailhwaite and Stephen Bishop moved the score on to 42, before Braithwaite was out for 31. Paul Gaskell joined Bishop and the two had no trouble in ta k in g th e score p a s t th e modest total'of 07, with nine overs to spare, to achieve an easy victory.


forward to defending their title next year.


Ribblesdale are now looking


1, Langho 2. Division Three — Ossie All­


Fixiures: Division One


Fox and Hounds (Northcote or Langho).


Whallev Wanderers v Tonunv Halls (QF II). Met Ilex v Du Lacy Arms (Wilsons), Judge Walmesley v Crown Scaffold (Roefield). Division Two — Langho v


committee is on the lookout for re fe re e s to officiate a t matches. If there is anybody in te re s ted and has time to spare on a Sunday morning they should contact Mr Harry Dewhurst (0251 241)828) or Mr Roger Tarbuck (0251 882881).


s t o n e s v M a n x in a n {Calderstones). The league management


Division Three — Calder-


eroe have big plans for the future and with a reserve and now a youth side being run, young players can be spotted and b ro u g h t th ro u g h th e ranks. After being knocked out of


22 minutes when Hannah con­ nected with a Hancock pass, to give ’keeper Denis Under­ wood little chance with the shot. As half-time approached,


D om in a t io n r eap s l i t t le reward


Clitheroe Reserves 1, Kibehester 1


ev ery th in g C litheroe tried and 'th e n in th e f in a l 10 minutes made the result safe w i th .a th ird , goal from a


Tattersall, Hanson, Manley, Keighley, Dunn, Butcher, Young, Graham, Bursnell. Subs: Riley, Murphy.


Goal thriller


Craven Heifer 7. Padiham FC 1


FACING Padiham at home in th e Burnley and D is tr ic t F o o tb a l l Le ag u e , C rav en Heifer ran out easy winners. After the Padiham ’keeper


had made a number of fine saves. Robinson opened the scor ing for Craven with a header. Washbrook made it 2-0 soon after and they ended the half with a Pilkington goal to leave the score at 2-0. The same player hit Cra­


grab a close range goal, but


through Parkins to make it 7-1. C rav en H e ife r : Devine,


raven hit back straight away


Charnley. Gupte, Robinson (N), Lord, Smith, Robinson (T), Stornelli, Shears, Wash- brook, P a rk in g to n . Subs: Brunker, Aspinwall.


breakaway. C l i lh e ro e : Un d e rw o o d ,


two minutes into the second half, when F a rm e ry sh o t Hucknall into the lead. Clith­ eroe refused to let their heads drop and piled the pressure on, but could not find the back of the net. Hucknall ju s t soaked up


CLITHFKOF toLally domi- mated the first half of this BTS Fast Lancashire League match, but could not tu rn their chances into goals. For long periods, Ribches-


side.


Clitheroe were soon on the defensive, with Caldor Vale surging forward with some fine forward play. After one of these drives Clitheroe were caught off-side at a ruck and Gainer Vale’s left wing slotted the ball between the posts for a three-point lead. Clitheroe were not to be


Kicking off into the wind,


lowing up, picked up the loose * ball and surged 20 yards lo score a magnificent try. Mal­ colm Heanan converted to give Clitheroe a four point lead. It was now the home side’s


te r were pinned in their own half, bu t defended well lo keep the score at 0-0. With 10 minutes of the first


half remaining, Paul Allen was brought down in the box and Simon Pickles slopped up to take the spot kick only to see it saved by the Ribchester ‘keeper. The second half was much


outdone, however, and from the re-start kept Caldor Vale pinned back in defence for long periods. An astute kick by fly-half


Declan O’Duffy caught the homo forwards on the turn


and hooker Mike Francis, fol- Points shared


Clilheroe RUFC 2nd XV 0, ( ’aider Vale 2rd XV 0


la te r when lie headed goal- wards only for the ’keeper to save well. Ribchester’s attacks were


th e same with Clith o rn e’s ’keeper Chris Vizzard a spec­ tator. Pickles made minuends for his penalty miss when he minced on a rebounded Paul Green shot to knock the ball into the net. Green went close minutes


ran? but when they broke th e y lo o k e d d a n g e r o u s . Damien Burch had a fine


game for C litheroe a t full back, defending well and help- in g in a t t a c k on e v e r y opportunity. With five minutes lo go a


ven’s fourth at the s tar t of the* second half and then added a fifth with an easy chance. Padiham did manage to


c ro s s bv R ib c h e s te r was adjudged to have been han­ dled by centre half Stephen Murphy and Vizzard had no chance with the penalty. It was a disappointing finish


for the Shawbndge side who must learn to turn pressure into goals. C l i th c ro c Reserves: Viz-


zard, Burch, Gannon, Hosty, Murphy, Moran. Hutchinson, Smith,* Green, Pickles, Allen.


Subs: Lord, Burgess. Sw a n p la y e r s tr ium p h


beat the Black Bull, Chatburn 10-0, giving the Pendleton team a three-point lead. Final results were Pendleton (112), Judge* Wahnesley (110) and Pendle Witch. Sabden, (102). Seven teams took part in the league which was organ­ ised bv the Swan with Two Necks’ landlord Steve Pilworth.


A TFAM from The Swan with Two Necks, Pendleton, has won the Rihble Valley Darts and Domino Summer League.^ Going into the last game, the Swan was jus t one point ahead of the Judge Walmeslev, Billiugton. The Swan heat Billington Band Club 12-1, while the Judge


IN an exciting fast game, the spoils were shared without either side scoring a point. Both teams came close with


the visitors scoring a try only for it to he disallowed when the man in possession put his foot into touch. Clitheroe also had a chance when they were awarded a penalty. David Slmger took the kick


occasion for th e Woodburn family when Douglas and Ins two sons Stewart and Gordon played in the same game for Clitherue. The latter was also named


but the ball hit the post and bounced back into play. The game was a special


turn to apply the pressure and th ey finished th e h a lf the strongest with a dubious try from a line-out ju s t before half-time. The try was converted to


S ta r sh o t


F A G L F -e y ed .J oh n Bridges has claimed the a ll-round t i t le a t the re c en t ly held Craven Finals for clay pigeon shooting. The competition was


held in the Luke District and attracted 120 com­ petitors. Faeh en tran t was tested over th re e disciplines: skeat. sport­ ing and down the line. Showing great form,


some spectacular rugby from both s ides, bu t it was the Burnley side who took their chances and increased their lead to 17-7 with a try and a penalty in quick succession. Bombarded by the much


leave the half-time score at 10-7 in favour of Calder Vale. Tile second half began with


h e av ier home pack, Clith- eroe’s forwards began to tire and consequently the back’s supply of the ball dried up. It came as no surprise, th e re ­ fore, when Calder Vale scored two la te t r ie s to seal the match. Clithoroe: Tyas, Caunce,


Heanan, Waterhouse, Green. O 'D u f fy , S i lc o c k , P r o c ­ tor, Francis, Dubowski, Giles, Hitched. Tattersall, Taylor. McFntyre.


Waggon battle


Waggon and Horses 2, Duke of Wellington 2


man-of-the-malch for his fine runs and tackling. C l ith e ro e : Rowley, Mur­


ray, Fielding (l), Slinger, Tin­ dall, Woodburn (G), Wood- burn (S), Thornber, Fielding (D), Woodburn (D). Erie, Hodges, Prytherch, Moore.


Single stroke


OVFR 70 competitors took part in Clitheroe Golf Club’s single stroke competition. The Division One winner


was D. McIntyre and in the second division, K. A. Pauter took f ir s t place. The b e s t g ro s s p r iz e w e n t to D. Greenup. Results: Division One —


1st, D. McIntyre (80-9-71): 2nd, C. Hamer (7-1-2-71): 2rd, H. Richardson (70-7-72). Division Two — 1st, K. A.


P u n te r (01-20-71); 2nd, 1). Finnev (85-12-72), 2rd, W. F. Dugdaie (00-18-72). Best Gross — D. Greenup


(7-1). R i b b l e s d a l e p u p i l s t a k e c r i c k e t t i t l e


they withstood strong early p res sure then sett led down and began to play with some au th o r i ty , tak in g the lead when Bishop forced home a n e ar post shot from Roger Walker’s right wing cross. After a spell of pressure


PLAYING in the Accrington Co in hi nation, Waggon and Horses dropped tlieir first points of the season in a well c o n te s te d game played a t Roefield. Forced to make changes,


from th e v i s i to r s . Dave Wincklev sent a long down- field ball for Simon Whiteside to score. > Leading 2-0 at half-time,


011 llambledou Studios in the f i r s t round of th e Adidas Shield. W a g g o n a n d H o r s e s :


Waggon’s hopes were high, but the away team refused to give up and fought back well, equalising five minutes from the end. On Saturday, Waggon take


John, from Clitheroe, hit 125 out 125 in the skeat section, 124 out of 125 in the sp o r t in g category and 118 out of 125 in the DTL section. This superb form left


him clear at the top and secured th e all-round title, 15 clays ahead of his nearest rival Charlie Watkins. ‘T h e conditions were


excellent and it was a good day ,” said John, who is now lo o k in g forward to a welcome break from competition. The Clitheroe man will


son proper s tar ts again. However. .John is now


Owen, in order to he ready for the final meeting at Glaisdale, the following day.


After a good start and a crash in the first race for behind Paul Anderson, who was subsequently injured


Steve Clitheroe, Knowles was left having only to finish the last two races, in order to secure the championship. Clitheroe recovered to finish second.


Mark Wolfenden stormed through to two convincing victories, thereby finishing third overall in the championship, by two points.


meetings were Malcolm Bell, of Holton-by-1 lowland, Russell Townson, of Chatburn, and Tim Gill, ol Clitheroe.


Other Kibble Valley riders who attended the


A jubilant Knowles is pictured (loll), with Nick Owen (centre) and Mark Wolfendeti.


. After two fourth positions and one first at Weardale,


fflPTORCYCLE .SERICVES aissgfom mams .


Second place for stock


car supremo R E M IN G T O N f a rm e r a n d m o t o r s p o r t s t a r


.Jo h n L u n d c o l le c te d s e c o n d p la c e in t h e W o r ld L o n g T r a c k S to c k C a r C h am p io n s h ip , h e ld in


race was toujdi. hut due to the conditions, it was the Kritish contingent that ruled the roost. “The conditions were very wet and that suited the


H o l la n d . With a bust of world-class drivers taking part, the


pelting down, conditions were terrible. "The cars were still reaching 1 0 0 m.p.h. down the straights and you could not see a thing because of the spray. To overtake you had to leave the racing line and the car wotdd start to aquaplane," said John. A former winner of the Dutch event, Lund was


I’.ritish drivers hotter than the Dutch,” said.lohn. The race was held over 2 0 laps and with the rain


pleased with his runners-up position. After returning from the Continent, John was soon


hack in action in the National Points Championship. At Bradford he claimed first position in the heat and second place in the Grand National. In the final, he suffered a puncture and failed to finish. Competing at Coventry, lie claimed a third position


in the heat, a fourth in the final and second posi­ tion in the Grand National. This was followed with a seventh in the heat, at Skegness and second places in the heat, final and Grand National at Boston. This leaves John, the defending champion, over


:>(!() points dear at the top of the table and with a real chance of retaining his title. On Saturday, Bradford is the setting for the Stock


Car World Championships when John will attempt to retain the title he won in fine style last year. With a number of drivers competing from Hol­


land. New Zealand and America, the race will have a true international feel, hut with Joint starting on the front row of the grid, he will certainly he one of the favourites to take first place.


Pool


Kings launch title bid


AIFTF.R healing Waggon and Horses 5-2. Kings Arms B stand just one point behind leaders KBL A in the first division of the Clilheroe and District Pool League.


just point


Station lintel A. who beat While Mart -l-tt. arc also in the


hunt in third place, ju s t three points off the lead and are still m with a chance of taking the title. In th e P rem ier League.


Higher Buck 4; Dog and Par­ tridge A 2, Victoria Hotel 5; Pendle Hotel B 1. De Lacy Arms 0: Craven Heifer 0.


Kings Arms A 7. Division One — New Inn B


Kings Arms A -s tan d nine points clear at the top and in th e ir la te s t match crushed Craven Heifer 7-0. KBL B have taken over at


not be in competitive action again until next February, when the sea­


Jo h n ’s challenge they should contact him on 1)200 20121) b e tw e e n 5 p.m. and 0 p.m.


C a n o e is t s paddle


THE final meeting of the se­ ven-race North West Scout and Guide Canoe Series was held on Lake Windermere.


The race, held over a dis­ tance of I0km for the seniors


ami 7km for th e ju n io r s , attracted a large entrant from the Ribble Valley.


In the Venture Scout sec­


t io n , S tu a r t B ra s s , from Clitheroe, claimed first posi­ tion, while in the young lead­ ers slalom, Steven Petty, of St Mary's Scouts, was first. In the junior guides. Tracey W o o dw a rd , of S t P a u l ’s Guides, claimed first position.


Winckley, Jackson. Conti, Whiteside (N), Booth, Walker (R),Walker (G), Bishop, Whi­ teside (S). Taylor, Thompson. Subs: Lawson, Seorah.


Comfortable victory for


villagers


West Bradford 8, Lothersdolc I


AN early goal from Watkins set the tone in this Craven League third division match, which seemed to be played entirely in Lothersdalo’s half. Watkins added a second


took full control in the second period, with Niven hittin g two to make it 4-1. At this point the Lothersdale centre- naif was sent off for a second bookable offence and West Bradford made them pay. Foster scored the fifth and


However, West Bradford


S u ggsworth h i t th e s ix th , with goals from Williams and Ratclme completing the rout. W e s t B r a d f o r d : C ole-


bourne, Robinson, Bartlett, Parkington (G), Parkington (L), Watkins, Suggsworth, luce, Ratcliffe, Niven, Fos­ ter. Subs: Williams, Parking­


ton (W). Read soccer


FACING Whallev Reserves away in the RTS Fast Lanca­ shire League second division. Read United s ta r te d well, going 2-0 up through Mick 'Stevenson. However, th e away side


relaxed and Whalley hit back with a goal before half-time. In the second half Whalley equalised and then went into the lead before Read scored again to leave the final score 2-2.


were presented to the overall winners of the canoe series. In the senior scout slalom, Konrad Bisping secured joint f ir s t place, while Stephen Woodward was the victor in th e V en tu re Scout racin g class, taking the Sheila By rum Trophy.


Tracey Woodward won the KenshaCv Griffiths trophy for


the most outstanding perfor­ mance of the day.


over a two mile coui*se, repre­ sen ta tiv e s of St Leonard’s, Laugho. put on a good dis­ play. Local canoe tra in in g takes place on Barrow Lodge on S a tu r d a y a f te rn o o n s b e tw e e n 1-20 p .m . an d 2-20 p.m.


In a beginners race, held


with a fine drive and then the away side hit back with a goal to leave the half-time score 2-1.


G O L F S A L E


T W O D A Y S O N L Y S a t u r d a y 1 9 t h a n d


S u n d a y 2 0 t h S e p t e m b e r On offer:


Selected Woods, Irons and Putters, Shoes, Bags, Balls, Men’s and Ladies Clothing


A L L P R I C E S R E D U C E D ! Open 8 a.m. till 7 p.m.


The Pro Shop, Clitheroe Golf Club Telephone 24242


A fte r the race, trophies


on the lookout for spon­ so rs to help back his challenge next season. If th e re a re any people in te re s ted in backing


the top of the second division after beating White Horse 7- 0. Last week's leaders Bridge did not play, but are still in the hunt. Results: Premier League —


Cross Keys 2, Commercial Hotel A 5; P e tre Arms 2.


E x c i t in g m a tch e s


IN the last two weeks in the C litheroe Men’s Invitation Summer Darts League, two individual titles and one divi­ s io n a l c row n h a v e b e en decided. The team champions con­ te s t was held at the Kings


Arms, with 10 players from d ifferent teams all playing down to an eventual winner. The player on top form was A. Gudgeon, who took the title. The second division play­


off, for the divisional winners trophy, was between Kings Arms B ami Black Horse A, and the latter team won the match in fine style. The singles finals were held


presentation. Showing great form once


One — Royal Oak A 1)2. CCWMC 82, Kings Arms A 82, Horseshoe A 71, Low Moor Club 1)5. Royal Oak D 22, Dog and P a r tr id g e 51, Victoria 44, Craven 28. Com­ mercial 28. Divis ion Two — Black


again, A. Gudgeon defeated B. Noble in the final 2-1 to claim the title. Final positions: Division


Horse A 70, Kings Arms B 70, Brown Cow 07, New Inn 05, Station 51). Black Horse B 50, Cross Kevs 40, Roval Oak B 12. Horseshoe B 2D.‘ Highest checkout: Division


— A. Gudgeon 11. Division Two — D. Johnson


and B. Noble 12. 180 Champion — Kings


A. Gudgeon (CCWMC). S in g le s knockout — A.


Gudgeon. Sportsman of the year — F. Scott (Roval Oak B).


Arms A. Team knockout champion —


son 120. Least darts: Division One


2. Horseshoe A 4; Kings Arms B 5. Waggon and Horses 2; Royal Oak A 2, Rlack Horsed; Horseshoe B 2, Pendle Hotel A I; White Hart 2. Station Hotel A 4. Division Two — RBL B 7.


— Commercial Hotel A v Pot re Arms, Higher Buck v Pendle Hotel B. New Inn A v Cross Keys, Victoria Hotel v Craven Heifer. De Lacy Arms v Dog and Partridge A. Division One — RBL A v


New Inn B, Waggon and H o r s e s v Ro y al Oak A. Horseshoe A v I\ings Arms B, Pendle Hotel A v White Hart, Rlack Horse v Horseshoe B. Division Two — Dog and


P a r tr id g e B v Black Bull, White Horse v Station Hotel B. Bridge v RBL B, Royal Oak B v Lord Nelson. Castle v CommerciaPllotcl B. Clitheroe Travel Cup semi­


finals: KBL B v De Lacy Arms, Lord Nelson v Victoria Hotel.


Close call


a t CCWMC and also incor- p o r a t e d t li e a n n u a 1


C L IT I I FR O F Golf Club members Robert Hindle and Kenneth Lord ju s t missed out on glorv at the North West regional final of the famous Grouse Shotgun Foursomes. The event was held at Lan­


c a s te r Golf Club and th e Clitheroe pair claimed a fine third position on 75.5 , only


2.5 shots behind the winners. Cracking score


THF Stnnyhurst Park Golf Club’s Alex Hey competition w a s w o n b v A n d r e w C row lh e r with a score of 25-12-41). The* best gross prize went


to Mike Nevins with (55 and the ladies’ winner was Caro­ lyn Blockeel with 1)1-24-27.


One — T. Pinch 121. Division Two — W. Harri­


Better ball


THF Sunningdalc Fourball Betterball qualifier, held at Clitheroe Golf Club, was won by R. Wood and R. Baker with 77-D-2S. Second position went to It.


Taylor and T. Poole, with D. Underwood and S. Dean in third and A. Wright and P. Greaves in fourth place.


White Horse 0; Station Hotel B 4. Dog and Partridge B 2; Black Bull 2. Castle 4; Com­ mercial Hotel B 2, Royal Oak B 5: Lord Nelson 5. Buck 2. Fixiures: Premier League


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