Clitheroe 22.124 (Editorial), 22-12.1 (Advertising). Ilnrnleii .',22.1.11 (Classified) ilSPORT


mmm FA Cup First Qualifying Round


RAIN SWEEPS TITLE TO BAXENDEN AT CLOSE OF PLAY


SICKENINGLY, the Vaux Kihhlesdale Senior League Championship was decided by Sunday’s weather, with Baxenden avoiding the worst and con­ sequently gaining victory at Great Harwood, writes Matthew Evans.


first prize in the most dramatic of circum­ stances, leaving title-favourites Blackburn Northern, dumbfounded. Uudra Singh’s side had built up what was


That feat achieved the Hack Lane club


almost certainly a championship-clinching batting total of 187 for 8, only to see every­ thing they have worked towards all season washed away in the ever-worsening East Lancashire rain. Indeed, the situation unfolded perhaps


is ' ' s a : :^


IAN WRIGGLESWORTH (Clitheroe) — scored over 1,000 ru n s and over 80 wickets


the only loophole in the system of scoring used in the league, from which Northern had amassed a terrific 22 bonus points — a tally which itself deserved the title. Clitheroc, in fairness, threw their chance


FINAL TA1U.K


Karliy............. 21 13 7 s 1 SI Cherry Tree..... 21 12 in I! 2 7s P.i'iiham.......... 21 11 •t 11 1 77 Bamoldswick.... 21 12 10 s 2 72 Rival Harwood.. 21 Hi t:t 12 1 21 Settle............. 21 !» 11 2 1 50 Whallev.......... 21 «l 12 2 2 55 Head............. 21 7 12 s 1 51 Itilili Wamlert'rs 21 7 12 2 1 12 Kdenfield........ 21 5 17 2 2 21


( lillu-roc........ 21 15 i; 10


Buxenden....... 21 15 <; 12 3 07 Dlackhiim Nth.. 21 12 7 22 1 05 01


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tall resign. Despite these setbacks, the nucleus of the


village side have pulled together and pro­ duced some fine results and performances. They have lived up to their tag of being


one of the hardest sides to beat on their duy by inflicting a rare seven point defeat over Clitheroe — and th a t fine victory over Blackburn Northcn on Saturday. Ribblcsdalc Wanderers have showed a


Clitheroe through to second round of FA Cup


Curzon Ashton 0, Clitheroe 1


CLITHEROE reached the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory, at Northern Premier League side Curzon on


Monday night. The win was gained despite


fighting team spirit throughout their transi­ tional season, which featured the loss of opening bowler David Howard through injury.


of double glory away at Read on Saturday. Following their Ramsbottom Cup success


at the Rihblesdale club a f te r Sunday’s match, where he received a framed carica­ ture of himself, signed by all the team, for his loyal sendee at Church Meadow. A lot was expected of Read this year fol­


season’s close with Malcolm Dennett fulfill­ ing a great career in local league cricket at the age of 50, with an undefeated innings at Clitheroe. A special award was presented to Malcolm


Things came together more towards the


MA L C O L M I) EN NETT (Ribblcsdale Wanderers) — fine finish to career


against Harnoldswick on August 1st, the Chatburn Road men have maintained their position as strong challengers to Northern and Baxenden. If they had won against Read, they would


lowing their fine 1992 season when they fin­ ished joint second after a poor start. The cluh acquired a few new faces to hol­ ster an already strong team, hut, like Ribb­


have leap-frogged over Northern to lead the way in the title race, and, in hindsight, their narrowest of wins against Ribblesdale Wan­ derers would have seen them clinch the title in front of their home crowd. However, Clitheroc’s overall position pro­


bably reflec ts th e ir performances most accurately, as they have lacked both the ultimate consistency and the conviction worthy of a double winning side. Skipper Phil Bishop, in his first season


and overseas players at Kihhlcsdale League level, neither of whom have been too consis­ tent at Read this season.


lesdale they have struggled from the start and never really got going until it was too late to make their mark. A lot always depends on the professional


marsh a llin g the sen io r team, can take immense credit for what his team have per­ formed, and his leadership qualities, along with the possible return of Australian pair Ian Wrigglcsworth and Brent Skinner, look set to help the side towrards the title next summer. Whalley have endured a season of unrest


DAVID O’NEILL (Whallcy) — chief wicket-taker at Sta­ tion Road


in respect of the team line-up, which has seen professional Roger Watson re tire through injury, and the captain Tony Nut-


Northern’s title charge stopped at Whalley


Blackburn Northern 125 for 7 ALTHOUGH no-one knew it


Whalley 150 for 5 (5 pts)


at the time, Whalley’s run rate victory over Blackburn Northern effectively pointed the destination of the title to Baxenden. Rudra Singh, whose injury


of Weaver and claiming Bromley — b o th f o r le s s th a n double-figures. Then it was the turn of


O’Neill to take two wickets, which ensured that Northern’s run ra te reply would not prosper.


Whalley


forced him to bowl from a short run-up, had far less joy from the wet pitch than he has had in recent weeks, when he has been in truly destructive form. Whalley got their innings off


Keighley (29), Jim Horrox (24) and John Kearsley (20) kept the Station Road express ticking along at a fair rate, but Whal­ ley’s run rate really accelerated when Andy Pratt arrived at the crease and hit two monstrous sixes.


to a fair s ta r t before John Wharton was dismissed by the Indian star for ID. Solid knocks from Nick


ing attack of David O’Neill and Russell Foster claimed wickets and economical value, a crucial


Whalley’s opening fast-bowl­


combination towards Black­ burn’s downfall. Foster took both the overseas


J. Kearsley b Singh............. 20 M. King c Gillibrand b Weaver............................. 12


J. Wharton lbw Singh......... 19 N. Keighley c Singh b Gau­ tum .................................. 29 Horrox b Singh................... 24


A. Pratt not out................... 24 P. Murray not out............... Extras...................... Total (for 5) 150


11


Dewhurst 13-1-0-47; A. Gautum 5-0-1-18; N. Weaver 3-0-1-29


Bowling: Singh 21-2-51-3; B. Blackburn Northern


M. Gillibrand not out.......... A. Gautum c and b Foster .. N. Robbins c Murray b Fos­


48 0


N.ter .................................... 5 Gorton.............................. 2


Weaver c Westwood b


P. Bromley c O’Neill b Gor­ Rton .................................... 8


to the attack and reaped the rewards — attracting tne edge


FOLLOWING Saturday’s tri­ umph, the rain intervened to deny Whalley a double-winning weekend to end the season on a high.


Whalley 155 for 8 (2 pts), Settle 24 for 1 (2 pts)


fessional John Ashworth (38) both batted well in the home


Ribblesdale Wanderers 100 for 4


Clithcroe 177 for 8, Andy Pratt (27) and sub pro­


talent of Gautum for a duck and Singh for G, before taking the hard-hitting skipper Nigel Rob­ bins for 5. Simon Gorton added his spin


R. Foster 8-1-19-3; S. Gorton 10-2-31-2; P. Murray 7-0-35-0.


Collis closes the season


15 overs oi Settle’s reply in which F o s te r had Fergie snapped up behind for five. That left Scott Pearce and


total and, Tony Nultall returned with a quickfire 23 to bolster the lower-order’s contribution. Rain stopped play after just


West Indian professional Collis King at the crease when the rain brought the season to a close.


ANDREW ROBINSON’S tigerish batting display was th e main co n tr ib u tio n to Clitheroe’s narrow victory against neighbours Ribbles­ dale Wanderers. After losing at Read on


got to grips with Clitheroe’s attack, after Wrigglesworth and Dewhurst had bowled very tightly for the first few overs.


Bowling: D. O’Neill 15-4-31-2;


B. Dewhurst b O’Neill....... 34 S. Gambles not out.............. 15 Extras...................... 12 Total (for?) 125


. Barnes Ibw b O’Neill..... 0


occasions. Indeed, be started the campaign with eight wickets and a h alf -cen tury against Cherry Tree, hut the regular five- wicket and 50 runs displays have been unprevailing. Au s tralian batsman Roger Berryman


Pro John Sccdlc has been prolific on


victory over Clitheroe after heating them in the penultimate match of the season to deny them the championship.


found his form a bit too late in the day, finishing his debut summer in English cricket off with some fine performances, a f te r a largely fruitle s s opening three months. And Read can, of course, claim a moral


Read wreck Clitheroe’s championship hopes


Read 172 for 7, (7 pts) Clitheroc 119 all out


A SOLID fighting perfor­ mance by Read foiled Clith­ eroe’s championship hopes in a hard-fougnt Whalley Road match.


from a game which provided excellent cricket and two spec­ tacular catches.


Read took maximum points


wicket, Read were reduced to 12-2 with Read opening bats­ man Ian Nuttall falling to a mis­ timed hook shot and fellow opener Stephen Rushton losing his wicket to a diving catch by Chris Seed at second slip.


Batting f irs t on a lively


an unexpected full-toss. Paul Seedle then took the


Seedle staged a recovery with a 78 third-wicket partnership, before Neil Bibby outfoxed Read’s professional Seedle with


Roger Berryman and John


wicket of Berryman who had reached 45.


|ioor start when Brent Skinner went for a duck off the bowling of John Seedle.When Mike Dewhurst went soon afterwards for one, the Clitheroe fate seemed to be sealed. But the dangerous Ian Wrigg-


before falling fur 32 and despite a fighting innings from Neil Bol­


glorious diving catch at square leg for 11 the fate of Clitheroe was put in the hands of Chris Seed and Neil Bolton. Seed stayed at the crease


number seven batsman Simon Hulme, knocking three sixes from just 32 balls, set Clitheroe a tough ta rg e t of 173 for victory. In reply, Clitheroe got off to a


But fierce batting from Read’s


ton who made 38, Clitheroe slumped to 119 all out. The pick of the Read bowl­


ers was Gareth McMurry who took four for 23.


Read


S. Rushton c Seed b Wrigg- lesworth........................... 4


J. Seedle e and b Bibby....... 39 1). Parsons e Skinner b Houldsworth..................... 11


Ii. Berrvman c Bibby b See­ dle..................................... 45


P. Ford not out.................... 3 G. McMurray not out........... 3 Extras........................ 5 Total (seven) 172


S. Hulnic c Seedle b Wrigg- Iesworth........................... 42


10-4-40-2, M. Houldsworth 12-3- 45-2, M. Dewhurst 5-0-24-0, P. Seedle 8-2-34-2, N. Bibby 4-0-22-1


Bowling: I. Wrigglesworth Clithcroe


B. Skinner c Ford b Seedle.. C. Seed e Nuttall b McMur-


M. fiewhurst c Rushton b Glegg................................


lesworth, passing his total of 1,000 runs tor the season, looked in aggressive form. However, when he fell to a


N. Bolton Ibw b McMurray.. P. Seedle run out................. N. Bibby c Ford b Seedle.... A. Robinson c Hulme b McMurray.........................


P. Bishop c Rushton b McMurray.........................


I. Wrigglesworth c Berry­ man o Clegg.....................


G. O’Connor e Robinson b Seedle................. *............ 14


I. N u t ta l l c Seedle b Houldsworth..................... 0


(Read) — after a poor start, the Australian finished his season with great knocks


ROGER BERRYMAN


playing most of this replay with a stand-in goalkeeper, after Denis Underwood’s knee gave way going up for a catch. In an even first half, Clith­


eroe were fortunate not to go a goal down when a strike from Evans crashed against the bar. But, Clitheroe came back to


sc enting a b re akth ro ug h , piled on the pressure ami w e re rew a rd e d w i th 15 minutes left. An initial shot from Mick


The Clith e ro e p lay e rs ,


Seddon could only be parried away by Donohue, out on hand was Mark Heyes to fire home the goal, to the delight of the travelling Clitheroe fans. Despite pressure from Cur­


zon in the closing stages, the Clitheroe defence, aided by fine sav e s from s ta n d - in Shaun Burnsall, stayed firm to keep a clean sheet.


create chances of their own. Mark Heyes came closest, hit­ ting the side netting after beating the Curzon off-side trap and then having another e f fo r t sa v ed by Curzon ’keeper Donohue. Stepping up a gear, Clith­


eroe took command of the match before half-time, going


break, disaster struck. Jump­ ing for the ball Clitheroe goal­ keeper Underwood collapsed on the ground clutching his knee in agony. Unable to continue, and


close several times. Then, appro a chin g the


changes in th e Clitheroe ranks, the Clitheroe team went straight into the attack.


U n p e r tu r b e d by th e


pace of the Clitheroe front line proved to be more than a h an d fu l for th e Curzon defence. Strikes from Mark Heyes


Thrusting men foward, the


over Congleton in the prelimi­ nary and Curzon in the first qualifying round. And with the commitment and effort shown in this tie,


botham, Bennett, Manley, Eatough, Sculpher, Seddon, Butcher, Young, Heyes, Bum- sall. Subs: Keighley (Under­ wood 43 mins), Riley not used.


the Clitheroe team can relish the trip to Warrington. Clitneroe: Underwood, Row-


Injury-time agony for Clitheroe


Curzon Ashton 2 Clitheroe 2, AN injury-time equaliser


from Curzon Ashton’s Jamie Holt deprived Clitheroe of a deserved passage into the second qualification round of the FA Cup. But it was visiting 'keeper


with FA Cup rules not allow­ ing a substitute goalkeeper, the je r s e y was passed to Shaun Burnsall.


Kevin Donohue who was the main thorn in Clitheroe’s side. He produced some great


saves and good handling throughout the match to deny the Blues’ front men, and his good work meant that the game was always within Curzon’s reach.


could do about Clitheroe’s early opener though. After a well- worked set-piece, Heys knocked it across to Geoff Young, and he controlled the ball before smashing it into the roof of the net from six yards.


There was nothing Donohue


and Mick Seddon were well saved as the Curzon defence started to leak under a flood of shots.


Clitheroe and District Pool League


Perfect potting clinches match


reflected the close nature of the match, with the Skelmersdale team fighting hack from 3-0 down to almost snatch victory. Perfect potting from Dave


CLITIIKKOE have chalked up another pool win in the Lanca­ shire Super League against a strong Skelmersclale team. An ev en tu a l 5-4 re su l t


Castle v Pendle Hotel A (post­ poned); Commercial 3, Royal


Parkinson (King’s Arms), Peter MeQuade (Victoria) and man-of- the-match John liirkbcck (Dog and Partridge, Barrow) shot Clitheroe to a 3-0 lead. But a defeat for Ivor Moores


(De Lacy) made the score 3-1 before Brian Simms (KUL) res- to red th e th r e e - f r am e advantage. Clitheroe then lost the next


Tony Clough (Lord Nelson) going down in hard fought frames.


eighth frame superbly. It was just as well, because Skelmersdale won the final


Victory was clinched when Roger Hope (Buck Inn) won the


and Partridge, was enjoyed by Clitheroe sup po r te rs in a Trie n d I v a n d s p o r t in g atmosphere.


I). Booth run out................. M. Houldsworth not out...... Extras....................... Total (all out)l 19


T. Clegg 12-0-37-2, G. McMur­ ray 8-1-23-4, R. Berryman 5-1-23-0


Bowling: P. Seedle 15-5-29-2,


Robinson leads Clitheroe to Lancashire Cup place Clitheroe


tage of facing 45 overs, won the game on the run rate, as Ribb­ lesdale fell just three runs short of victory themselves, after fac­ ing 25 overs.


eroe’s total was just gaining momentum when tne rain ended the match. Hamish Anthony (38) and Malcolm Dennett (44) really


Excellent game at Roefield


Waggon and Horses 4, Rists Rangers 3


liker, Ward, Walker R., Keefe, Muscamp, Ja ckson. Subs: Scorah, Cattermole.


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division game in the Accrington Combination, the Rists’ side scored another. The final whis­ tle came none too late for the Clitheroe side, who gave a solid 13 man performance, as both substitutes did well, but Tomlin­ son must have pride of place in this excellent contest. Waggon: Tomlinson, Boyd, Ince, Walker G., Conti, Shir-


back strongly and won a pen­ alty, whicH Tomlinson saved brilliantly and was unlucky minutes later when after parry­ ing away from point blank, the ’keeper could only watch the ball forced home. Seconds from time in this first


clung on early in the second period then caught out the visi­ tors with two goals, a long range lob from Muscamp and aheader from substitute Scorah. Not to be outdone, Rists came


the lead when Rists’ central defender deflected a free kick home past his keeper. However, the visitors soon equalised, when long range effort beat Tomlinson. Waggon scored straight from the re-start, when Muscamp shot home from the left. Half-time came and Waggon


IN a free flowing, attacking match, played on an ideal Roe- field surface, both teams served up a treat for the spectators. Waggon’s new look side took


Saturday, Clitheroe’s result proved academic, and perhaps that is rightly so, as there were hardly five points difference between the two sides. Ribblesdale’s reply to Clith­


fessional Hamish Anthony an early word of warning by square-cutting him for six, but Anthony had the last laugh, claiming his wicket for 19.


before losing his wicket, again bowled by Anthony.


Paddling success


SIX Kibble Valley can­ o e is ts to o k p a r t in


on this arduous course, which winds its way from the Kildare Coun­ try Club to Dublin city centre, were. David Wil- mot and Dan Lees, who came in 05th and 00th r e s p e c t iv e ly ( I h r . Smin.) in th e ju n io r Op en , w h i le Simon Manger, in the Cana­


Hisping (17) achieved an excellent third place in the K1 Sprint junior class, in a time of just u n d e r two h o u r s 20 minutes. Gareth Jones (2 h r . 1 Imin. 33scc.) came sev en th in the s e n io r W hite W a te r event, just under seven minutes quicker than local man John Royal, who f in is h e d in an admirable 11th place. O th e r p la c in g s by Kibble Valley canoeists


d ian c la s s, was 5fith ( Ihr. Imin.).


tors from all over Hie world entered the pres­ tigious Liffey Descent, in Eire, which involved canoeing over ten hor­ rendous weirs and car­ rying the boat a dis­ tance of 1,000 metres. C l i th e ro e ’s Konrad


Europe’s largest ever c a n o e r a c e a t th e weekend. Over 1,01111 competi­


g Batting first, Brent Skinner Clitheroe, who had the advan­


C. Seed b Anthony............... 17 A. Robinson run out............. OG Wrigglesworth Ibw b Anth­ ony.................................... 19


B. Skinner c Anthony b Britdiffe........................... 19


N. Bolton b Braithwaite...... 15 N. Bibby c Briggs b Anth­


ave Ribulesdale’s stand-in pro­


S. Graham b Anthony.......... 3 M. Dewhurst b Anthony..... 5


ony.......................................


P. Bishop not out................. 11 Extras........................ 10 Total (eight) 177


'Chris Seed made a steady 17


5, I. Britcliffe 4-0-29-1, P. Spencer 0-0-29-0, T. Braithwaite 12-1-45-1


Readstone


( ’AI’l’ING an exciting week’s football for Loadstone's young­ sters will be the presentation to an the Under 15s of the I’endle Cup


field on Sunday, prior to their game with Huncoat Utd. > David Richardson, former


d individual trophies at Roe-


Towneley League, contested two competitive games in which they beat Brieiiuid Celtic 2-1, goals coming from Tom Bartlett and Gavin S'eoman, but lost a closely fought game to an excel­ lent Barnuldswick I’ark Roveiv side by 3-2. Simon Waterhouse and Nick Veevei*s scored, with young Adie Hartley being splendid in goal. The Under 14s team, which


athon Dugdale, hit a hat-trick against Darwen, while James Hownrth and Warren Jackson scored in the other game. The Under I4s, playing in the


13s kicked off their season with a fine 3-0 victory over Huncoat Uld. Man-of-the-inatch Stephen Dixon scored two goals, with the other coming from Danny Sharpies.


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Blue Star side, going down 3-1. Tom Bartlett scored Read- sLone’s consolation and new­ comer Oliver Nowell had a superb game in goal. Last but not least, the under


plays in the Hyndlnirn League, fared less well against a strong


put in good performances against Danven Town and Burnley Boys Club, drawing the midweek game with Darwen 3-3 and heating Burnley 2-1. Last season’s top scorer, Jon­


Football League referee and president of the I'resspart llyudburn and District Boys’ Football League, will present the trophy won by the boys dur­ ing the summer. Earlier in the week the side


Bowling: A. Anthony 23-2-00- 0 Kibhlesdale Wanderers


M. Dickinson b Wriggles­ worth................................


M. Davis c Robinson b Wrigglesworth.................


M. Dennett b Wriggles­ worth................................


M. Sorell not out................. M. Briggs not out................ Extras.......................


A. Anthony c Bishop b Houldsworth.....................


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frame when Dave Jarrold (Lord Nelson) was narrowly beaten. The game, played at the Dog


two frames. Gordon Burgess (King’s Arms) and team Captain


4, Dog B (Barrow) 3; Buck Inn B 7, Cross Keys B 0; Swan and Royal B 3, Horseshoe B 4; Brown Cow 1, Victoria B 0; Royal Oak B: bye.


Oak A 4; CCWMC v Swan and Itoval A (postponed); Waggon, and Horses B: bye. Third Division — White Lion


Kings Arms A... 15 12 3 22 :ki 21 KB Legion A.... 15 10 5 5!» 12 20 Cross Keys A.... 15 !l 2 2) ir 18 Higher Buck.... 15 <


Premier Diviisinn PI W L F A D


De Lacy Arms... 15 2 13 :« 27 4


Black Horse..... 15 10 35 70 10 Bridge Inn........ 15 3 12 22 72 2 New Inn B....... 15 2 13 21 27 4


meeting will be held at the Dog and Partridge on Tuesday, Sep­ tember 28th, at 8 p.m. All learns wishing to enter the league must attend, with com­


li 2, Lord Nelson 5; New Inn B 1, White Hart 0; Petre Anns 5, Waggon A 2; Bridge 5. Black Horse 2; Horseshoe A 1, RB Legion B 0. Second Division — Dog B (Clitheroe) 1, Buck Inn A (>;


Cross Keys A 3, New Inn A 4; Dog A (Barrow) 3, Dog A ((’litheroe) 4; Victoria A 2. King’s Arms A 5; RB Legion A 5, De Lacy Arms 2; King’s Arms B 4, Higher Buck 3. First Division— Pendle Hotel


Total (four) 100


30-3, M. Dewhurst 7-1-24-0, N. Bibby 5-1-19-0,M. Houldsworth 4.1-1-11-1


Bowling: Wrigglesworth 12-1-


Clitheroe 3rd XI (v Oswaldtwis- tle Imm., Sun., 1 p.m., home): A. Howat, T. Hobday, G. Cart- ledge, P. Griffiths, W. Briggs, R. Leighton, N. Winckley, D. Musson, S. Dawson, S. Booth, S. Westhead. Scorer: M. Preston.


TEAMS Tennis


APPALLING weather frus­ trated members of Clitheroe Tennis Club at their annual


competition on Sunday. Tne wind freshened through­


Booth 7-5, 0-4, Tony Huddart. Men’s doubles — Tony Huddart and David Booth 6-1, 6-1, Geoff Cartledge and John Coulter. Mixed doubles — Judith Bishop and Andrew Booth 6-7 (tie- break), 6-4, 6-4, Mary Neville


Chatburn 2nd XI 157 for 8, Hargrave 2nd XI 65 all out


Judith Bishop 7-5, 7-0, (tie- break) Eileen Lambert. Ladies’ doubles — Sue Cartledge and Frances Griffiths 0-3, 6-1, Sarah Bishop and Sandra Coulter. Men’s singles — Andrew


lowed drove everyone to the Edisford Indoor Tennis facility, where the match was concluded. Results: Ladies’ singles —


mixed doubles final had to con­ tend with what appeared to be the tail end of a hurricane! The torrential rain which fol­


By 5 p.m., players in the


out the afternoon, making con­ ditions far from ideal, even for the early matches.


Conditions far from ideal he winners by Mrs Cynthia


Score reflects Blackburn Rovers Ladies 3, Clithcroc Ladies 0


A DISAPPOINTING perfor­ mance on the part of Clitheroe' Ladies gifted this game to a strong Rovers side. After only five minutes Black­


burn scored from the penalty spot and they increased their lead through a Clitheroe own goal just before half-time. In the second half, Clitheroe


Sharp. The club is to hold an American Tournament on Sun­ day, at 1-30 p.m.


and Tony Huddart. t Trophies were presented to


pleted registration forms and fees. Results: Premier Division —


The Winter League annual Waggon B....... 13 10 55


Swan ami Royal A.................. 12 7 5 50 31 14 Royal Oak A.... 14


Commercial..... 13 2 li 27 21 1 A FIRST minute goal from


Castle............. 12 r, 7 n 11 10 Pendle Inn....... 13 1 1


Royal Oak B.... 13 12 1 5!) :t» 24 Horseshoe B.... 11 11 58 40 22 Cross Keys B.... 14 8 2 It* 4!l 12 Victoria B........ 13 2 7 51 10 12 Buck Inn B...... 12 2 2 47 37 12 White Lion...... 13 r, 8 IS 4S 10 Dog B (Barrow). 13 5 8 43 48 10 Swan and Koval B


Brown Cow...... 11 1 13 21 71 2 12 5 7 40 44 Hi


A GOOD round of golf in Stony- hurst Park Golf Club's Septem­ ber Medal resulted in a drop in handicap for winner Barbara Crowther( 105-30.09). The club’s Kalb Hobbs trophy


Medal win


was won by Sue Tipton, with 30 points.


!> 44 51 10 Five star Wolves » 37 51 8


Clitheroe Wolves under 13s 5, Cliviger 1


I bird Division PI W L F A 1*1


second goal alter the break, and, despite scoring from a direct free kick, Cliviger strug­ gled to halt the home sideTs attacking. A Steven Wilkinson penalty,


resistance as Jamie Stoddart added a second from close range and Matthew Gamer hit a third before half-time. A clever lob gave Gamer his


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worth, Ireland, Cottam, Hurst, Fellows, Aspinall, Driver, Barker, Garner, Wilkinson, Stoddart. Subs: Farquher, Chauley.


CLARET AND


Spotlight on the action at Euiood Park _________________and Turf Moor________________


BLUES


A MAGNIFICENT display of professionalism by Kenny Dalglish’s men at Anfield, on Sunday, gave Blackburn a thoroughly deserved three points — and third place, ivrites Matthew Evans. Their start to the season seems to have been underesti­


True Professionals


Ward, C. Hughes, V. Scott, A. Ralph C. Crompton, J. O’Brien, A. Byrom, K. Watson. Sub: P. Feather.


Middleton, Ralph, ~ ~


L By ’ ------


Stylish close from Chatburn In reply, Gargrave struggled


CHATBURN seconds finished their season in style with a com­ prehensive victory against Gargmve. Batting first, Chntlmrn had an opening partnership of 99


was disappointing, but Chat­ burn still managed a respectable score of 157.


between 1). Harrison (64) and P. Clough (32). Apart from Bannister, who scored 28, the rest of the batting


showed a little more appetite for the game, but a goal from a cor­ ner, after 65 minutes, secured the game for the Rovers. CTitheroe: S. Parker, J. V. McCloud, L.


that the Blues’ victory was worthy of such praise, and it showed that the players had learned a lot from last season’s visit there. Another good sign in the club’s ‘growing-up’ exercise is


mated by many. They are one of only two Premiership teams to have already won three away games. And how many sides will win at Stamford Bridge, Maine Road and Anfield this season! At Liverpool, Rovers showed no inhibitions whatsoever to overcome a crude, aggresive, and at times, malicious opposi­ tion, as well as an erratic referee. It was because of those uncompromising circumstances


that Dalglisn now seems to have overcome his tendency to stick with ‘bread and butter’ Ewood servants, such as Mark Atkins, who — in comparison to the fresh talents of Paul Warhurst — lacks creative aptitude. If Rovers can find the sort of home form that Burnley have


not really compare with the lift a noisy Turf Moor can give the homesters.


Harrison 64, D. Boothman 8, C. Stott 0, M. Snensley 7, T. Ban­ nister 28, J. Lockev 0, G. Lam­ bert 0, R. ShawN


against good bowling from Chatham, with Bannister (2- 15), Lockey (4-15) and Booth (3- 19) taking the wickeLs to dismiss Gargrave for 65 all out. Chatburn: P. Clough 32, 1).


15-2, Lockey 13-3-25-4, A. Booth 5-0-19-3, Shaw 2-0-4-L


Gargrave: 65 all out. Bowling: T. Bannister 11-4-


0, I*. Craig 11.


sition at home this season has bordered on nonchalant, while their away form has been poor. What was particularly encouraging about Saturday’s win


found, then they will be scoring in all departments. But, the notoriously quiet surround of Ewood Park, does


The way Jimmy Mullen’s men have despatched their oppo­


against Fulham, and again in Tuesday’s easy defeat of Brighton, was the cultured contribution made by midfield man Adrian Randall, who, if the manager keeps faith, could realise his potential as the division’s best. Burnley’s task on Saturday is to avoid defeat at all costs,


tight ship to confirm their authority as Premiership pace-set­ ters. They take on newly-promoted West Ham on Saturday.


thus providing a springboard for an improvement on their travels. Blackburn, meanwhile, must knuckle down and keep a


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David Barker set the tone for another dominant Clitheroe Wolves performance. Cliviger could offer little


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arrived in the 25th minute when a comer was cleared only as far as Smythe. He crossed to the far post and Keith Evans scored with an acrobatic overhead kick. Soon after, Evans had a great


nett had to clear off the line, when ’keeper Dave Whalley had been beaten. Curzon’s f irs t equaliser


chance to put his side level but shot wide with only Whalley to beat. Former Manchester City centre-half Kenny Clements


GARNER AT


THE DOUBLE Park Lane under 13s 1,


Clitheroe Wolves under 13s 4


TWO goals from Matthew Gar­ ner helped the free scoring Clitheroe Wolves under 13s along to their second success out of two games. Ryan Aspinwall volleyed the


League visitors came forward well early on and Dave Ben­


The N o r th e rn P rem ie r


almost gave Clitheroe *he lead when he lobbed his own keejier, but Donohue kept calm and retrieved the situation by cle­ verly heading the ball up in the air before hoofing it to safety. In the second half, Clitheroe


began to penetrate Curzon’s defence at will. Kenny Clements and his defensive partner, Mark Hilton, were particularly slow against the Blues’ forwards, with both Bursnell and Seddon probing the flanks dangerously. Lee Sculpher’s aggressive


raid forward drew two reckless challenges as Curzon’s play became increasingly physical. Mark Heys discovered just


how physical when he was bun­ dled over in the box by Hilton, but the referee waved the vehe­ ment jxjnalty amieals away. However, alter Donohue had


all came close to taking the game out of Curzon’s reach, but, just as the Blues’ were looking forward to the next round, Holt popped up to head home that late leveller. Clitheroe: Whalley, Row-


to a great Bennett through-ball and sold the advancing ’keeper a glorious dummy before rounding Him and slotting home into the empty net. Young, Bursnell and Seddon


ig <r .


made a great stop from Burs­ nell, Heys regained Clitheroe’s lead with a tremendous strike. The stocky striker latched on


Warrington, another North­ ern Premier League side, in the second round. This follows 1-0 victories


Now Clitheroe will travel to


Shawbridge topics


• MONDAY n ig h t’s sche­ duled Carling fixture with Newcastle Town has been cancelled, due to the visi­ tors* in v o lv em e n t in a county cup tic. Clithcroe are hoping to arrange a friendly . in its place. • C L IT H E R O E ’S te am spirit is running sky-high : after the “laying down of the * law,” by assistant manager Martin Eatough. Mr Eatough said he was


delighted with the team’s two performances agains t Curzon and p ra ised th e t e a m ' s n e w - f o u n d commitment. He commented: “ Hope­


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fully wc can now start gath­ ering some league points. The supprters are behind us and things are looking up!”


Sabden FC are on target


SABDEN Football Club inem- U*rs are in a buoyant mood after a week of success for both teams. Last Wednesday evening the


ffort bv Max Gardner, came just on half-lime anti served to


Lancs I.eague champions. Foxlull. e The first goal, an individual


first team ended their early sea­ son evening fixtures with away win over reigning East


inject optimism and self belief into the Nutter Barn outfit, while knocking the home side's spirits. Scott Windsor’s goal earlv into the second half killed off Foxhill. At Nutter Barn on Saturday


the first team continued their resurgence with a comfortable win over a weak Helmshore side. Dave Pilkington, returning to the team after missing the Foxhill game, scored twice. Chris Seed bail scored earlier, heading home a Scott Thompson


cross. Meanwhile. Salxlen Reserves,


with Darren Ormerod in partic­ ular. were scoring a resounding 5-2 victory over Worsthorne Reserves in the East Lancs Reserves Division. Ormerod score*! all five goals, his fourth being one of some style.


Sabden clinch


first win Worslhorne 0, Salxlen 2


SABDEN achieved their first win of the season against newly-


promoted Worsthnme with two f irs t half goals from Max Gardner and Pete Washbrook. Enjoying their East Lancs


botham, Bennett, Manley, Proc- 3culph


tor, Sculpher, Seddon, Butcher, Young, Heys, Bursnell. Subs: Eatough, Riley, Underwood.


Rugby


Clitheroe RUFC 1st XV 12 pts, Didshury Toe II II pts


Clitheroe crumble


effort, before the hosts capital­ ised on some hesitant Wolves defending to strike one back. However, the Wolves had the last laugh when Garner shot


Barker scored again in the second half with a close range


vider for Garner’s first, which he slotted past the ’keeper with­ out fuss. Man-of-the-match David


Wolves into the lead after good work by Garner and Steve Wilkinson. Wilkinson was again the pro­


PLAYING with a bad ly depleted side, Clitheroe strug­ gled to contain a rampant Dids- bury team. Choosing to play up the slojie


in the first hall, Clitneroe man­ aged to contain the visitors for the opening j>eriod of the game.


avalanche. By half-time Clitheroe were


pressure, the Clitheroe side crumbled under a Didsbury


past the advancing ’keeper after second half, Clitheroe failed to being well set up by Martin put Didsbury under any serious Cottam.


home side quiet with a fine dis- tackling enabled the visitors to play between the posts.


nett,


wall, Wilkinson, Stoddart, Gamer, Barker. Subs: Fellows, Cottam.


Clitheroe Wolves: Wals- conversions to the Didsbury worth, Walmsley, Hurst, Ben- I ' rel ‘an jd, Driver, Aspin-


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Moorby, Dawson, Green, Jac­ ques, Emmott, T a tte rsall, P ro c te r J . , I sh e rw o o d , Dubowski, Giles (Rowley 69 mins), Duxbury, Procter l \ , Taylor, McEntyre.


be under full strength until October they will face more severe tests this month. C111 h c r o e : W o o d b y r n ,


penalties. And, with Clitheroe likely to


for C lith e ro e with . . . th re e


Clitheroe avoid defeat


Clilheroe 2nd XI 5 Cnrnforth 5,


iven when Jamie StodJart was rought down, completed the scoring. Clitheroe Wolves: Wals­


BLUSTERY conditions made good rugby difficult and only a hist gasp try prevented defeat for Clitheroe 2nd XI. Despite playing with the wind


at then* backs in the first half, Clitheroe were unable to capi­ ta l ise on long periods of pressure and had to settle for a (1-0 scoreline by half-time. Carnforth stormed foward


after the chauge-around, piled on the pressure and scored in


the corner. However. Clitheroe fought


Tahernor streaked through the Curnforth defence to score his third try in two games and rescue a draw from the match. A sound |K*rf«»rmance by Ian


hack and look the game to Carnforth during the dying minutes. With seconds ticking away,


Daniel Walsworth kept the Poor defending ami ineffective add a further five tries and two tally, with only Emmott scoring


pressure.


League Division One status, Worsthorne played a neat pass­ ing game in the first halt but could not cope with Sabden’s direct f'Hdbull played through a two man midfield. Despite efforts from Erie Gel-


dard and Scott Windsor, who both hit the Worsthorne post, Salxlen were unable to and to their two-goal first half lead. Playing with the wind at their


backs in the second half, the visitors jioured on the pressure and were unlucky not to add to their tally.The man-of-the-match award went to Howard Linford for an attacking full-back rule. Sabden: Weir, Linford,


Thompson, Grice. Robinson, Seed, Geldard, Washbrook. Pil­ kington, Gardner, Windsor. Subs: Traynnr, Bain.


But, put under a mountain of Team effort


down 15pls to 3pts, with only a Martin Emmott penalty restor­ ing any h»j>e. ’laying down the slope in the


pays dividends Earby Colts 2,


Clithcroe Wolves Under 13s 3


THE Wolves defended doggedly in the first half against a pre­ viously unbeaten Earby side who took the lead towards the end of the half with an unfortu­ nate own goal by one of the defenders. It was the Wolves who took


the initiative in the second half, hut could not turn their chances into goals. Earbv Colts increased their


dart pulled a goal back for the Clitheroe side with a crisp left- footed shot. With five minutes left. David Barker equalised after running on to a through hall and slottin g past the advancing goalkeeper. In the final minute Steven Wilkinson scored the winner with a tre­ mendous half-volley, which the goalkeeper could only help into the net. Roger Hurst ami Paul Chamley played well at the back with James Driver doing some sterling work in midfield in a game where all the lads gave 100'r effort. Wolves: I). Walsworth, M.


Ireland. A. Fellows. R. Hurst, P. Chamley, R. Aspinwall, I. Driver, D. Barker, M. Garner, S. Wilkinson, J. Stoddart. Subs: I). Walmsley, M. Cottam.


Double figures


for under 13s ('litheroe Wolves 10. Junior Clarets 2


TABLE-TOPPERS Clitheroe Wolves ran riot in this under 13s match, putting 10 goals past the Junior Clarets. A goal after just five minutes from David Barker started the


(eapt.), Walter. Woodburn, Newton, Sutcliffe, Fielding, Sayor, Atkinson, Ballister, .Waterhouse, Evans, Taberner, Nuttall, Cox.


Fielding, playing his first g.une in tlie hack row, could not stop the man-of-the-match award going to Dave Newton, who played outstandingly. Clitheroc: Moore. Hodges


rout. Jamie Stoddart. Ryan Aspinwall and Matthew Garner (2) made it 5-0 by half-time. i Garner notched his hat-trick


the-match Steven Wilkinson also hit three. Ryan Aspinwall completed


worth. Ireland. Cottam. Hurst, Fellows. Aspinwall. Driver, Barker, Garner. Wilkinson, Stoddart. Sub: Walinsley.


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