STRUTT CLUB EDGE HOME IN BATTLE FOR TOP SPOT

MARK NEWBY ... struck in singles and doubles for STRUTT CLUB

BELPER STRUTT CLUB moved level with Matlock Golf Club after defeating the latter 3-2 in a closely fought contest in this week's top of the table T & M Motors Snooker League clash.
Les Mooney, more widely known as a regular for Birdholme in the Chesterfield League, took the opener for the visitors before Wayne Shooter levelled.
In the battle of two hitherto undefeated players, Tony Blant came out on top against Steve Bullock 57-42 to stretch his record to four from four but Mark Newby struck back quickly to equalise.
And a superb display from Newby and Shooter in the concluding doubles leg saw them notch a century points haul to clinch the spoils in a pulsating nights snooker.

Both Crich teams enjoyed fine wins, the No 1 team defeating Alfreton Palmer Morewood 3-2, with Ade Smith's 91-57 success over Ben Monk the highlight along with a run of 25 from Paul Trevett, whilst Simon Mays notched a break of 30 for the visitors.

The No 2 outfit also excelled in a 4-1 triumph over Bolehill No 2 with Ady and Jack Lowe winning each of their singles and doubles legs after Ian Peacock had the hosts in front early doors.
Edgefold gained revenge for their 6-1 six red defeat at Matlock Club last week with a 4-1 salvo with Josh Lee top scoring after Graeme Wood struck in the opener for the hosts.

And Whitworth Institute put up a strong battle in defeat, going under 3-2 to Bolehill No 1, Ian Birks' fluked black ball decider proving pivotal whilst Philip Johnson and Mick Ferguson were in fine form for the Darley Dale cuemen.

League week 5 results: Belper Strutt Club 3, Matlock Golf Club 2; Crich Comrades No 1 3, Alfreton Palmer Morewood 2; Bolehill Institute No 1 1, Crich Comrades No 2 4; Matlock Club 1, Edgefold Matlock 4; Whitworth Institute 2, Bolehill Institute No 1 3.
Breaks: S Mays 30; P Trevett 25.

T & M Motors Snooker League        P       W       L       Pts 
Belper Strutt Club                                5         4        1      15
Matlock Golf Club                                4         3        1      15
Bolehill Institute No 2                           5         2        3      13
Crich Comrades No 1                          5         3         2     12
Bolehill Institute No 1                           4         3         1     11
Alfreton Palmer Morewood                  4         1         3     11
Crich Comrades No 2                          5         2         3       9
Matlock Club                                        4         2         2       8
Edgefold Matlock                                 3         1         2       8
Whitworth Institute                               5         1         4       8
Leading breaks: R Slack 35 & 31; S Mays 30.
Leading wins: R Slack & T Blant 4/4; S Bullock 4/5.