The Oldham Table Tennis league staged the first rounds of the divisional handicap cup competitions. There were some extremely close scorelines which is indicative of good handicapping. Holders Werneth A conceded a 56pt start to OTTCB running out eventual winners by a mere 2pts. The 53pt contribution from Dave Griffith for OTTC was to no avail since gains from Peter Morris (41), Stuart Meredith (14) and 13 from Ian McClean shaded the outcome.
The very unlikely outcome of a draw was the result between BAE B and Werneth C which will force a replay. The 38pt gain for Mick Hill was cancelled out by minor opposition gains resulting in equal totals of 596pts.
The Tony Bates gain of 56pts was the platform for the BAE A win over Hyde YM A. Tony Vaughan added 26 to result in an overall 28pt victory.
Hollinwood B made no impression on the 72 deficit at Rosehill B losing by an additional 4 pts The 18pt gain of Jim Findlow ensuring the gap was maintained.
In Div 2 both Hollinwood C and E teams fell at the first hurdle. Steady gains from Phil Holmes (38), Joe Redikin (36) and Bob Johnson (23) were not enough for the C team since they fell short by 25pts to Failsworth A.
The interest for Hollinwood E also ended after a 6pt defeat at the hands of Coldhurst A.
The Richard Hinchcliffe gain of 17pts helped Failsworth B to a slender 7pt win over First Transport.
Div 2 leaders Uppermill A went through by a mere 7pt margin over Grotton A. Gary Crossley contributing a sizeable 63 pt haul for the Uppermill cause.
In Div 3 Owls A and Gilders B saw a 4pt win for Gilders despite a 54 pt gain from Dave Harthan for Owls.
Another incredibly close finish between Werneth D and Unison B resulted in a 2pt win for Werneth. Mike Pellowe gained 18pts for Werneth with the 42pt response from John Maher being in vain.
The huge gains for Derek Buckley and Ray Woods (70 & 54 respectively) were responsible for the one sided 102pt win over Coldhurst B.
The 159 deficit for Honeywell D proved too steep losing by an eventual 21pts to Coldhurst C despite a 57pt contribution from Adam Rowbotham.
The Matthew Evans gain of 16 for Failsworth D shaded their tie at Community Centre resulting in an overall win of 16pts.
In Div 4 Failsworth E had Alan Nightingale to thank (56) and Fred Pickles (21) with Dave Murphy chipping in 19 in a 77pt win over Werneth F.
Gains for John Mark (66) and Martin Haigh (57) were the foundation of the 26pt win for Unison D over Coldhurst F.
Failsworth F also progressed after an 80pt win over Owls B. Danny Cooper (10), Bradley Dawson (7) and Jordan McNamara (26) were the gains for the Failsworth juniors.
The 33 pt haul from Philip Coombe of Werneth E was in vain
since a Murray Corbin contribution of 30 shaded proceedings for Coldhurst E by
an overall 19pts.
Winners in BOLD Type
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DIVISION 1 |
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Honeywell A |
Conceded to |
Glodwick |
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BAE A |
490 |
Hyde YM A |
462 |
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BAE B |
596 |
Werneth C |
596 |
Werneth A |
468 |
OTTC B |
466 |
Rosehill B |
551 |
Hollinwood B |
475 |
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OTTC A |
Conceded to |
Werneth B |
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DIVISION 2 |
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Grotton A |
453 |
Uppermill A |
460 |
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Hollinwood E |
565 |
Coldhurst A |
571 |
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Hollinwood C |
512 |
Failsworth A |
537 |
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Pennine |
Conceded to |
Honeywell C |
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Failsworth B |
476 |
First Transport |
469 |
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DIVISION 3 |
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Owls A |
511 |
Gilders B |
515 |
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Coldhurst B |
439 |
Failsworth C |
524 |
Werneth D |
483 |
Unison B |
481 |
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Honeywell D |
523 |
Coldhurst C |
544 |
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Community Centre |
547 |
Failsworth D |
563 |
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DIVISION 4 |
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Coldhurst E |
500 |
Werneth E |
481 |
Failsworth E |
599 |
Werneth F |
522 |
Failsworth F |
570 |
Owls B |
490 |
Honeywell E |
Walk Over |
Deaf Club |
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Unison D |
538 |
Coldhurst F |
512 |
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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OTTC B |
4 |
6 |
Hyde YMCA
A |
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DIVISION 2 |
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Hyde YMCA
B |
7 |
3 |
Coldhurst
A |
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DIVISION 3 |
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Unison C |
7 |
3 |
Gilders
Tackle B |
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Unison B |
7 |
3 |
Uppermill
B |
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DIVISION 4 |
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Deaf Club |
3 |
7 |
Honeywell
E |
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Coldhurst C posted their long awaited first win of the season in division 3. Doubles for Wayne Carter, Dave England, and Neil Chapman were the foundation of the 6-4 win over Community Centre for whom Peter Buckley notched likewise.
Unbeaten stints from Mike Pellowe and Alan Else maintained the divisional leadership for Werneth D with a 7-3 success at Gilders A.
Ken Dunkerley and Derek Naylor posted doubles for Honeywell D in the close fought draw with Coldhurst B for whom Simon Walsh replied likewise.
The 8-2 win for Grotton B at Failsworth D keeps them in the promotion frame, Alf Barker being unbeaten backed by doubles from Alan Sarsfield and Neil Tomlinson.
Werneth A are the outright leaders of Division 1 after a 10-0 maximum over their unfortunate C team. Daryl and Stuart Meredith with Peter Morris being responsible for the rout.
The Terry Taylor maximum for Hyde YM A was in vain since doubles from Tim Baker and Ken Ward edged the 6-4 scoreline in favour of Honeywell A.
The early season relegation worries for Rosehill A have been banished after a 7-3 win over a below strength OTTC B. Phil Ashworth, Dave Pegg and Ian Stott all posted doubles with the Dave Griffith treble in response proving to no avail.
Phil Myers continued his fine form with another treble backed by an Eddie Darlington double in the 7-3 win at Hollinwood B for whom Jack Christian also posted two.
In Division 2 the significant match of the week occurred at the other end of the table. Doubles from Gary Newton and Harry Ross helped shade the 6-4 result for Hollinwood E against Pennine with Glen Chadwick and John Robertson responding similarly.
Failsworth A registered a usefull 6-4 win over Honeywell B. Rob Carter and Phil Moran notched doubles backed by a single from junior Nathan Buckley who has indicated in recent weeks he can compete at this level.
Failsworth B look doomed after a 9-1 reverse at the hands of Honeywell C. Ian Naylor and Barrie Royle trebled backed by an Adam Rowbotham double.
The Tommy Ryan treble for First Transport was in vain since doubles from Phil Holmes and Bob Johnson edged proceedings 6-4 in favour of Hollinwood C.
The Division 4 match of the week saw second placed Unison D lock horns with third placed Uppermill C. A John Mark treble backed by a Dennis Heyes double were not quite enough since a Stuart Hanson double in response for Uppermill resulted in a 5-5 draw.
Leaders Coldhurst D showed little mercy for their E team despatching them 8-2. Malcolm Wills was unbeaten backed by doubles from Terry Holland and Adrian Waugh with Murray Corbin’s similar effort in response preventing the rout.
Peter Aspinall and Mark Riddle were unbeaten for Werneth F backed by a Ron Tench double in the 9-1 win over Saddleworth CC.
Alan Nightingale and Fred Pickles notched doubles for Failsworth E in the 6-4 win over OTTC C for whom the Diane Lackie maximum was to no avail.
Philip Coombe was unbeaten for Werneth E backed by a Dave
Renton double in the 6-4 win over Failsworth F for whom Danny Cooper posted
two.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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Werneth A |
8 |
2 |
Hyde YMCA
A |
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Hollinwood
A |
8 |
2 |
Rosehill
B |
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Rosehill
A |
7 |
3 |
OTTC B |
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Werneth C |
0 |
10 |
Werneth A |
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Hollinwood
B |
3 |
7 |
Werneth B |
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Honeywell
A |
6 |
4 |
Hyde YMCA
A |
DIVISION 2 |
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Hyde YMCA
B |
6 |
4 |
Pennine |
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Honeywell
C |
9 |
1 |
Failsworth
B |
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First
Transport |
4 |
6 |
Hollinwood
C |
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Failsworth
A |
6 |
4 |
Honeywell
B |
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Grotton A |
1 |
9 |
Uppermill
A |
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Pennine |
4 |
6 |
Hollinwood
E |
DIVISION 3 |
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Community
Centre |
3 |
7 |
Unison B |
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Honeywell
D |
5 |
5 |
Coldhurst
B |
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Gilders
Tackle A |
3 |
7 |
Werneth D |
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Coldhurst
C |
6 |
4 |
Community
Centre |
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Unison B |
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Uppermill
B |
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Owls A |
4 |
6 |
Failsworth
C |
DIVISION 4 |
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Coldhurst
E |
6 |
4 |
Coldhurst
F |
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Werneth F |
9 |
1 |
Saddleworth
C.C |
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Failsworth
E |
6 |
4 |
OTTC C |
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Werneth E |
6 |
4 |
Failsworth
F |
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Coldhurst
D |
8 |
2 |
Coldhurst
E |
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Uppermill
C |
5 |
5 |
Unison D |
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Coldhurst
F |
2 |
8 |
Owls B |
ROSEHILL B THROWN RELEGATION LIFELINE.
Rosehill B helped their division 1 survival prospects by sharing the points with their A team. Simon Collins was unbeaten backed by an Andy Perry double with Phil Ashworth replying likewise.
Fellow relegation candidates BAE B lost ground losing 7-3 to Hollinwood A for whom Dave Buckley trebled backed by doubles from Jon De Pledge and Simon Hardwick.
The fine form of Werneth B continued after a 6-4 win over Glodwick. Phil Myers was unbeaten backed by a Mandy Winskill double with Kamal Hussain responding similarly.
Doubles from the BAE A duo of Tony Bates and Tony Smith maintained pole position with a 6-4 win at OTTC B for whom the Dave Griffith maximum was to no avail.
In Div 2 the 8-2 formality for Uppermill A over lowly Hollinwood E has now opened a 20 point gap. Gary Crossley trebled backed by doubles from Glen Hewitt and Mark Simpson with the improving Gary Newton replying likewise.
Failsworth B are firmly rooted at the bottom after an 8-2 reverse at the hands of Hollinwood D for whom Bob Johnson and Steve Mather were unbeaten.
Doubles from the Honeywell B trio of Howard Travis, Brian Higgins and Terry Cooper edged the 6-4 scoreline against Grotton A for whom Steve Oliver notched similarly.
Tommy Ryan trebled for First Transport but doubles in response from Dave Hanson and Frank Sheldon for Unison A resulted in a 5-5 outcome.
In Div 3 Uppermill B are also on course for honours after a 9-1 win over Failsworth C. Peter Watson and Howard Meadham were unbeaten backed by a Keith Moores double.
Grotton B maintained the pressure after a close fought 6-4 win over third placed Honeywell D. A Steve Smith maximum, supported by an Alf Barker double, edged proceedings with Alan Marston also notching two.
Werneth D maintained second spot with a hard fought 6-4 win over Unison C. Alan Else was unbeaten backed by a Mike Pellowe double with Andy Hey replying likewise.
A Colin Ogden treble backed by a Mark Craven double helped Gilders B to a 7-3 win over bottom side Coldhurst C.
In Div 4 the juniors of Failsworth F are showing signs of improvement after a narrow 6-4 defeat at the hands of Deaf Club. Bradley Dawson posted two with singles from Daniel Cooper and Jordan McNamara with Prakesh Bhojani trebling in response backed by a Hitesh Kanji double.
Unbeaten stints from the Uppermill C trio of Jim Bradbury, Stuart Hanson and Mark Burke keep them in contention after a 9-1 win over Coldhurst F.
Doubles from Peter Altham and Murray Corbin helped Coldhurst E share the points with Owls B for whom Dinesh Gorasia posted likewise.
A Peter Aspin treble helped Failsworth E share the points
with Saddleworth CC for whom Peter Skuse and Wayne Rawstron notched doubles.
The Oldham Vets A team were involved in a hard fought 5-5
draw against close rivals Bury.
Competitors intending to enter the Closed Championships are
asked to note the new date of Sunday 12 March 2006
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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Rosehill
A |
9 |
1 |
BAE B |
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OTTC A |
8 |
2 |
Werneth C |
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OTTC B |
4 |
6 |
BAE A |
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Rosehill
B |
5 |
5 |
Rosehill
A |
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BAE B |
3 |
7 |
Hollinwood
A |
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Werneth B |
6 |
4 |
Glodwick
TTC |
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Hollinwood
B |
6 |
4 |
Honeywell
A |
DIVISION 2 |
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Uppermill
A |
8 |
2 |
Hollinwood
E |
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Honeywell
B |
6 |
4 |
Grotton A |
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Hollinwood
C |
7 |
3 |
Failsworth
A |
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Unison A |
5 |
5 |
First
Transport |
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Failsworth
B |
2 |
8 |
Hollinwood
D |
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Coldhurst
A |
4 |
6 |
Honeywell
C |
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DIVISION 3 |
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Unison B |
9 |
1 |
Gilders
Tackle B |
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Uppermill
B |
9 |
1 |
Failsworth
C |
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Gilders
Tackle B |
7 |
3 |
Coldhurst
C |
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Werneth D |
6 |
4 |
Unison C |
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Coldhurst
B |
6 |
4 |
Gilders
Tackle A |
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Grotton B |
6 |
4 |
Honeywell
D |
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Failsworth
D |
2 |
8 |
Owls A |
DIVISION 4 |
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Werneth F |
2 |
8 |
Uppermill
C |
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Coldhurst
D |
9 |
1 |
Failsworth
F |
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Coldhurst
E |
5 |
5 |
Owls B |
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Honeywell
E |
0 |
10 |
Coldhurst
D |
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Failsworth
F |
4 |
6 |
Deaf Club |
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OTTC C |
0 |
10 |
Werneth E |
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Saddleworth
C.C |
5 |
5 |
Failsworth
E |
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Unison D |
9 |
1 |
Werneth F |
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Uppermill
C |
9 |
1 |
Coldhurst
F |
Division one of the Oldham table tennis league appears to be emerging as a two horse race as the season enters it’s second half. Both BAE A and Werneth A recorded maximum wins over Rosehill B and Honeywell A respectively.
The three Tony’s- Bates, Vaughan and Smith inflicting the damage for BAE with Daryl and Stuart Meredith together with Ian McLean inflicting the damage for Werneth.
Trebles from Phil Myers and Doug Hill backed by a Mandy Winskill double helped Werneth B to an easy 9-1 win at Hollinwood A.
Unbeaten stints from Dave Griffith and Gary Skinner were the platform of the 7-3 win for OTTC B at bottom side Werneth C.
In Div 2 a Phil Holmes treble backed by doubles from John Flowers and Joe Redikin maintained the promotion push of Hollinwood C with a 7-3 win at Grotton A.
The other end of the table looks interesting with any two from the bottom five facing the drop. Failsworth B look doomed after a 10-0 reverse at the hands of First Transport, Ken Hayes, Tommy Ryan and Brian Hall being responsible for maximum damage.
A Ken Ward treble backed by a Brian Higgins double helped Honeywell B to a 7-3 win at second bottom Hollinwood E for whom Gary Newton posted two.
Doubles from the Hyde YM B duo of Dennis Bradshaw and Diana Twist with the Honeywell C pair of Ian Naylor and Barrie Royle responding likewise resulted in a 5-5 scoreline.
In Div 3 Community Centre posted a creditable draw at Failsworth C. A Peter Buckley treble backed by a Tom Loftus single with Peter Aspin and Ray Woods replying with doubles.
Uppermill A maintained the leadership after a close fought 6-4 win over Owls A. Peter Watson was unbeaten backed by a Keith Moores double with Paul Woodward responding similarly.
Grotton B lost ground after a 6-4 defeat at Gilders A. The Alf Barker treble was in vain since doubles from Martin Nicholls and Gerry Lees edged proceedings for Gilders.
Honeywell D kept in touch after an 8-2 win over Failsworth D. Ken Dunkerley was unbeaten backed by doubles from Alan Marston and Derek Naylor with Jack Greenwood replying likewise.
Unison D are the new Div 4 leaders after a 9-1 win at lowly Failsworth E. Mike O’Gara, Dennis Heyes and Roger Jagger all notching maximums.
Dinesh Gorasia trebled for Owls B backed by doubles from Philip Tamworth and Roger Jagger were the foundation of the 8-2 win over Honeywell E.
Werneth E and Saddleworth CC epitomised lower league table tennis after a close fought 6-4 win in favour of Werneth for whom Philip Coombe and Dave Renton were unbeaten.
Oldham Deaf did the promotion aspirations of OTTC C no
favours after holding them to a 5-5 draw. Prakesh Bhojani and Ian Cochrane
posted doubles with Carl Simpson and Diane Lackie notching similarly.
DIVISION 1 |
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HOME TEAM |
PTS |
PTS |
AWAY TEAM |
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BAE A |
5 |
5 |
Hollinwood
A |
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Werneth A |
8 |
2 |
Werneth B |
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Hollinwood
A |
1 |
9 |
Werneth B |
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BAE A |
10 |
0 |
Rosehill
B |
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Werneth C |
3 |
7 |
OTTC B |
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Hyde YMCA
A |
4 |
6 |
OTTC A |
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Werneth A |
10 |
0 |
Honeywell
A |
DIVISION 2 |
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Coldhurst
A |
6 |
4 |
First
Transport |
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Hyde YMCA
B |
3 |
7 |
Hollinwood
D |
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Honeywell
C |
5 |
5 |
Hyde YMCA
B |
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Hollinwood
D |
6 |
4 |
Coldhurst
A |
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First
Transport |
10 |
0 |
Failsworth
B |
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Failsworth
A |
2 |
8 |
Unison A |
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Grotton A |
3 |
7 |
Hollinwood
C |
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Hollinwood
E |
3 |
7 |
Honeywell
B |
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Uppermill
A |
10 |
0 |
Pennine |
DIVISION 3 |
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Coldhurst
B |
1 |
9 |
Unison B |
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Community
Centre |
3 |
7 |
Uppermill
B |
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Werneth D |
5 |
5 |
Unison B |
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Honeywell
D |
8 |
2 |
Failsworth
D |
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Gilders
Tackle A |
6 |
4 |
Grotton B |
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Unison C |
10 |
0 |
Coldhurst
B |
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Coldhurst
C |
0 |
10 |
Werneth D |
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Failsworth
C |
5 |
5 |
Community
Centre |
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Uppermill
B |
6 |
4 |
Owls A |
DIVISION 4 |
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Saddleworth
C.C |
7 |
3 |
Deaf Club |
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Failsworth
E |
1 |
9 |
Unison D |
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Werneth E |
6 |
4 |
Saddleworth
C.C |
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Deaf Club |
5 |
5 |
OTTC C |
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Owls B |
8 |
2 |
Honeywell
E |