BOTTOM DEFEATS TOP IN BIG SHOCK OF LATEST ROUND

SIMON ZOPPI

LEADERS EDGEFOLD No 1 fell to their first league defeat of the season, 3-2 at home to bottom placed Bolehill Institute in the big shock of this week's T & M Motors Snooker League schedule.
Bolehill, who have shown improved form since the turn of the year, thus gained their third win in four starts but had such a torrid start to the campaign that they remain several points adrift of the nearest team.
Neither team really showed their best form in this encounter but Colin Marchington put the visitors into an early lead with a solid enough 54-17 triumph in the opener.
The second frame was probably the best quality contest of the evening with a magnificent green to pink clearance from nowhere securing Steve Burton's tenth win in eleven league games and rubber-stamping a great comeback after he trailed by 23 with just two reds remaining.
Simon Zoppi took a largely scrappy third frame 42-33 and the next continued in the same vein before Ian Birks secured it on the deciding black from well adrift to make the game safe.
The pairs leg again showed Burton to good effect, as he provided most of the panache including taking the frame winning pink as the hosts reduced the arrears to the minimum margin, leaving them still with a very healthy advantage overall.

Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 fell 4-1 at home to Tansley Potters but Phil Longden put in a starring performance with a superb run of 33 to provide their only register. Steve Hawkins took both his singles and doubles legs for the victors.

There was also defeat at home for Alfreton No3 by the same scoreline, with Crich Comrades taking the spoils in impressive fashion.
Martin Byard and Ade Smith were in fine form for the Tramwaymen with wins in singles and doubles whilst Ady Lowe was on target for the Amber Valley cuemen despite having to give the extra handicap for turning out twice with his team under-manned.

Edgefold No2 scored an excellent 3-2 win at Belper Royal British Legion in the other fixture, though Justin Weller struck first for the hosts on a black ball decider.
Roy Taylor and Rob Muxlow played pivotal roles in turning the game around as they won each of their singles legs and then teamed up to winning effect in the deciding doubles 49-20.

In the OMYA Cup Individual Scratch event, Ben Monk edged an enthralling clash with Rob Mulliss 3-2 in perhaps the tie of the round while Ricki Slack and Lee Hage shared successive re-spotted black ball deciders in the opening jousts of their match-up which eventually went to the Bolehill player 3-1.

In the Elliott Carpets Billiards League, Mayfield are one point ahead of Tansley after beating them 14-10 thanks to breaks of 35 and 34 respectively from Mark Jennings and Keith Gregory.
Bolehill Institute drop to third after succumbing 14-7 to Whitworth Institute, with Jim McCann's run of 37 the highlight which leaves all teams in contention with two games to play.

T & M Motors Snooker League, week 11: Edgefold Matlock No1 2, Bolehill Institute 3; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 1, Tansley Potters 4; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No3 1, Crich Comrades 4; Belper Royal British Legion 2, Edgefold Matlock No2 3.
Breaks (inc. comps): P Longden 33; R Slack 24,20; L Hage 23,20.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League week 10: Tansley Potters 10, Mayfield Institute 14; Bolehill Institute 7, Whitworth Institute 14.
Breaks: J McCann 37; M Jennings 35; K Gregory 34.

T & M Motors Snooker League        P        W        L      Pts 
Edgefold Matlock No 1                      11       10         1      42
Alfreton P Morewood No 2                10         6         4      29
Crich Comrades                                11         5         6      28
Alfreton P Morewood No 1                11         6         5      26
Clay Cross Brotherhood                     9         5         4      25 
Edgefold Matlock No 2                      11         5         6      25 
Tansley Potters                                  10        4         6      25
Alfreton P Morewood No 3                11         4         7      23                   
Belper Royal British Legion               11         4         7      23
Bolehill Institute                                 11         4         7      19
Leading breaks: R Mulliss 51, D Smith 49.
Leading wins: S Burton 10/11; D Harwood 8/10; M Newby & R Taylor 8/11.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League       P     W      D       L     Pts
Mayfield Institute                                 10      6       0       4     110
Tansley Potters                                   10      4       1       5     109
Bolehill Institute                                  10       6       0       4    107
Whitworth Institute                              10      3       1       6     101
Leading breaks: J Neville & J McCann 73.
Leading wins: J McCann, J Gregory & J Neville all 6/10..

STEVE AND JOE SHINE IN BOTH SNOOKER AND BILLIARDS

STEVE HAWKINS

TANSLEY POTTERS bounced back to winning ways in thrilling style in this week's T & M Motors Snooker League programme with a 4-1 victory not quite telling the whole story against plucky opponents Crich Comrades who played their part in an enthralling contest.
Paul Trevett struck first for the visitors with a 59-26 verdict before Steve Hawkins came from well adrift to force a re-spotted black which he eventually took to equalise.
Another tight encounter ensued in frame three before Radford Neville got over the line 54-46 and Joe Neville's 60-46 triumph in the next would also have seen the black re-spotted had the final ball gone the other way.
But we didn't have to wait long for that to happen as in the doubles leg, as the scores were locked at 66 apiece with all the balls down but it was the Nevilles who emerged victorious again in the shootout to rubber stamp a great night for the hosts.

Edgefold No 1 extended their lead at the top of the table with a 4-1 defeat of their No2 team. Roy Taylor struck first for the underdogs but Steve Burton's 26 break in the next transformed the contest and he teamed up with James Travis to rubber stamp the win in the concluding doubles leg.

Belper Royal British Legion saw off second placed Alfreton Palmer Morewood No2 4-1 with Wayne Shooter and Mark Newby on target in both singles and doubles legs whilst Ben Monk defied the extra handicap to earn the short-handed visitors their point.

The Alfreton derby saw the No1 team defeat the No3 team 4-1 to go third in the table with some very consistent scoring throughout the team which saw all players notching 60-plus points with Phil Longden making the game safe before the two Lowes each with runs of 20 finally got their team on the scoreboard in the pairs leg.

Clay Cross Brotherhood went fourth with a game in hand as Graham Jones and Paul Roe each came from behind to snatch black ball wins after Ian Doe had put the hosts into the early advantage but Tony Blant made sure the visitors took the victory in frame four with a solid display.

Lee Hage continued his break-building masterclass in the competitions with a run of 35 as he reached the semi-finals of the Open Individual Handicap.

The Elliott Carpets Billiards League saw Bolehill Institute edge to the top of the table by a single point having started the week at the bottom, courtesy of a 14-9 win over Mayfield Institute.
Though in the non-handicapped Kenworthy Cup scotch doubles event a couple of nights later, Mayfield took their revenge 200-166 with Mark Jennings man of the match.
The highlight of that competition so far was a superb break of 48 from Steve Hawkins and Joe Neville following up runs of 30 and 25 as they overcame an early deficit to pull clear of Whitworth Institute 200-140 and book their place in the final.

T & M Motors Snooker League week 10: Tansley Potters 4, Crich Comrades 1; Edgefold Matlock No2 1, Edgefold Matlock No1 4; Belper Royal British Legion 4, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No2 1; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No3 1, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 4; Bolehill Institute 2, Clay Cross Brotherhood 3.
Breaks (inc. comps): L Hage 35; S Burton 29,27; B Monk 27,24; P Longden 26; S Brooks 22.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League: Bolehill Institute 14, Mayfield Institute 9.
Breaks (inc. comps): S Hawkins / J Neville 48,30 (scotch doubles).

T & M Motors Snooker League        P        W        L      Pts 
Edgefold Matlock No 1                      10       10         0      40
Alfreton P Morewood No 2                10         6         4      29
Alfreton P Morewood No 1                10         6         4      25
Clay Cross Brotherhood                      9         5         4      25 
Crich Comrades                                10         4         6      24
Alfreton P Morewood No 3                10         4         6      22                   
Edgefold Matlock No 2                      10         4         6      22 
Belper Royal British Legion               10         4         6      21
Tansley Potters                                    9         3         6      21
Bolehill Institute                                 10         3         7      16
Leading breaks: R Mulliss 51, D Smith 49.
Leading wins: S Burton 9/10; D Harwood 8/9.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League       P     W      D       L     Pts
Bolehill Institute                                   9       6       0       3    100
Tansley Potters                                    9       4       1       4      99
Mayfield Institute                                  9      5       0       4      96
Whitworth Institute                               9       2       1       6      87
Leading breaks: J Neville & J McCann 73.
Leading wins: J Neville 6/9; R Slack, J McCann, K Gregory, A Brough all 5/9.

CRICH AND CLAY CROSS BIGGEST MOVERS OF THE WEEK

NICK BERRY

AMONG the biggest movers in this week's T & M Motors Snooker League programme were Crich Comrades and Clay Cross Brotherhood, who moved up three places each after 4-1 victories.
Crich took on Belper RBL but were on the back foot early doors with Paul Jarrett registering confidently for the visitors with a 65-41 success.
From thereon though, there was little doubting the Tramwaymen's superiority on the night with Paul Trevett and Nick Berry each scoring resounding wins to put their side into the ascendancy.
Then followed a star turn performance from Martin Byard, playing his first full season, who notched runs of 32 in each of his singles and doubles games to put the game to bed in fine style.

Clay Cross travelled to Alfreton No1 and again there was little early indication of what was to come as Des Smith put the hosts in front after a tight game.
Paul Roe, returning to the fold after some time away, was back with a bang as he amassed 81 points in levelling the scores and after victories from old timers Graham Jones and Duncan Waring, the game was safe.

At the top the positions remained largely unchanged with solid victories for the leading pair. Edgefold No1 saw off Alfreton No3 5-0 with Sean Dobney and James Travis triumphant in both singles and doubles legs while Ben Monk weighed in with breaks of 36, 30 and 29 in a 4-1 verdict for Alfreton No2 over Edgefold No2.
Kyle Ryde also announced his return to action in the above match with a century points haul including a run of 26 with Jacob Bradbury's black ball win the only salvation for the Matlock cuemen.

The remaining fixture saw Bolehill Institute gain their second successive win, 3-2 at Tansley Potters though they are still a few points adrift at the foot of the table.

Joe Neville's excellent 37 break in the concluding doubles leg was the contest's highlight but it was too late for the hosts with Ricki Slack top scoring for the victors and Ian Birks making the game safe after Gray Astle had put up a rearguard action to keep his team in the hunt.

Sean Dobney's 31 break in the Denis Morton doubles knockout competition was the bright spark of this week's cup matches as he and James Travis progressed to the quarter finals.

In the Elliott Carpets Billiards League, Whitworth Institute edged past Mayfield Institute 11-10 thanks largely to a run of 65 from evergreen Jim McCann while Bolehill Institute's 14-5 win over leaders Tansley Potters has thrown the tittle race wide open.

T & M Motors Snooker League week 9: Crich Comrades 4, Belper Royal British Legion 1; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 1, Clay Cross Brotherhood 4; Edgefold Matlock No1 5, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No3 0; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No2 4, Edgefold Matlock No2 1; Tansley Potters 2, Bolehill Institute 3.
Breaks: B Monk 39,30,29; J Neville 37; M Byard 32,32,20; S Dobney 31; K Ryde 26; D Waring 25,22; R Slack 22.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League, week 9: Whitworth Institute 11, Mayfield Institute 10; Bolehill Institute 14, Tansley Potters 5.
Breaks: J McCann 65.

T & M Motors Snooker League        P        W        L      Pts 
Edgefold Matlock No 1                        9         9         0      36
Alfreton P Morewood No 2                  9         6         3      28
Crich Comrades                                  9         4         5      23
Clay Cross Brotherhood                      8         4         4      22 
Alfreton P Morewood No 1                  9         5         4      21
Alfreton P Morewood No 3                  9         4         5      21                   
Edgefold Matlock No 2                        9         4         5      21 
Belper Royal British Legion                 9         3         6      17
Tansley Potters                                    8         2         6      17
Bolehill Institute                                   9         3         6       14
Leading breaks: R Mulliss 51, D Smith 49.
Leading wins: D Harwood 8/8; S Burton 8/9.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League       P     W      D       L     Pts
Tansley Potters                                   9       4       1       4      99
Mayfield Institute                                 8       5       0       3      87
Whitworth Institute                               9       2       1       6     87
Bolehill Institute                                   8       5       0       3     86
Leading breaks: J Neville & J McCann 73.
Leading wins: J Neville 6/9, K Gregory 5/8; J McCann 5/9.

LATEST COMPETITION DRAWS FOR FEBRUARY

THE draws for the quarter finals of the individual and doubles competitions were made recently during a fixture at Tansley Potters.

As agreed by the committee, dates will be put on the matches again this season, though you can of course play them in advance of the set date by re-arranging with your opponent (please give at least 48hrs notice and preferably more). 7.30pm start unless stated or else agreed differently prior to match.
If absolutely necessary, you can re-schedule it within an extra 7 days, failing agreement you can apply to the match secretary for a further 7 days to play it.
If someone doesn't contact the opposition and then fails to show, they are eliminated obviously.
Contact relevant team captains or the secretary for any required contact info.
Dates will be added for later rounds when match ups become known.
Matches to be played off the latest handicaps on the scheduled date of the ties (if any are delayed and handicaps change subsequently, the original match handicap will stand).
Matches to take place as drawn for the semi finals, and finals will take place at selected neutral venues or if agreed, toss of a coin for venue between parties, all matches best of 5 this season with finals best of 7 (except "B" final which is best of 5).
Note that substitute players switching over from teams in same club are not eligible to play in team semi finals or finals.

OMYA CUP (Individual Scratch) Quarter Finals

Best of 5 Frames - No handicaps - 7.30pm
Sun Feb 04: Ben Monk (Alfreton PM 2) v Rob Mulliss (Crich Comrades)

Sun Feb 04: Ricki Slack (Bolehill Inst) v Lee Hage (Clay Cross Broth)

Wed Feb 07: Ade Smith (Crich Comrades) v Justin Weller (Belper Strutt)
Mon Feb 12: Martin Byard (Crich Comrades) v Steve Burton (Edgefold 1)

OPEN INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP Quarter Finals

Best of 5 Frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm

Wed Jan 31: Roy Taylor (Edgefold 2) +5 v Lee Hage (Clay Cross Br) -20

Sun Feb 11: Rob Muxlow (Edgefold 2) 0 v Ade Smith (Crich Coms) +15

Thu Feb 15: Justin Weller (Belper Strutt) -15 v Andrew Haggarty (Alf 1) +5

Sun Feb 18: Ricki Slack (Bolehill) -20 v John Smith (Alfreton PM 1) +5

BOB McCARTIN SIX RED TEAM CUP Final
Best of 7 Frames - 7.30pm unless stated
Four singles and three scotch doubles frames (use six red handicaps)
Tue Feb 13: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 v Edgefold Matlock No1

DENIS MORTON PAIRS HANDICAP TROPHY Quarter Finals
Best of 5 Frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm

Sun Feb 11: A Lowe / J Lowe (Alfreton 3) -3 v R Slack / I Birks (Bolehill) -13

Wed Feb 14: P Trevett / N Berry (Crich) 0 v J Smith / D Smith (Alfreton 1) 0

Tue Feb 20: S Dobney / J Travis (Edg 1) -3  v J Weller/S Bullock (Belp RBL) -8

Wed Feb 21: D Harwood / S Burton (Edg 1) -8 v S Brooks / S Kniveton (Edg) 0

CAPTAINS CUP (Team Aggregate) Quarter Finals

5 Frames - Overall Points Aggregate To Count

Mon Feb 19: Edgefold Matlock No2 v Crich Comrades

Mon Feb 19: Bolehill Institute v Alfreton Palmer Morewood No2

Mon Feb 19: Belper Royal British Legion v Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1

Wed Feb 21: Clay Cross Brotherhood v Alfreton Palmer Morewood No3

"B" (INTERMEDIATE) INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP Quarter Finals

Tue Feb 20: Andrew Haggarty (Alfreton PM 1) +5 v Ian Doe (Bolehill) -5

Sun Feb 25: Ade Smith (Crich Coms) +15 v Rob Muxlow (Edgefold 2) 0

Wed Feb 28: Nick Berry (Crich Coms) 0 v Duncan Harwood (Edgefold 1) 0

Sun Mar 03: John Smith (Alfreton PM 1) +5 v Jamie Wright (Edgefold 2) +15

LONG WAIT FOR FINAL IS WORTH IT FOR DUNC AND STEVE

THE LONG-DELAYED 2022/23 Denis Morton Trophy Pairs Handicap final finally took place with Matlock's Edgefold Club hosting the clash after work commitments and family issues had meant a delay of some seven months.

S. Clark

The home pairing of Duncan Harwood and Steven Clark, the latter of whom was reportedly picking up his cue for the first time in several months, were taking on  Alfreton Palmer Morewood's past winners Ben Monk and Simon Mays after winning the toss to stage the match. Agreeing to a best of five contest as Ben had a prior engagement later in the day, the visiting pair started well but colours with the last couple of reds turned the frame in the hosts favour and eventually they capitalised and took the early advantage.

With the next two frames being shared, with breaks of 31 from Mays and 28 from Clark the highlights, the Amber Valley partnership were at the point of no return and despite fighting back into contention in the next, eventually some solid play from the Matlock cuemen saw them home for a memorable 3-1 win.

D. Harwood

In the T & M Motors Snooker League, youngster Cole Smith made a winning debut, fresh from reaching the semi finals of the Christmas knockout, as he took a high scoring contest 83-71 as Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 took on Belper Royal British Legion in a repeat match-up of the recent six reds semi final.

Father Des had put the hosts into an early lead, but a strong fightback saw Mark Newby and Wayne Shooter level it up going into the deciding doubles leg.
And what a thriller it turned out to be with the same pair combining superbly to give the Legionnaires a 58-52 verdict on the final black and a 3-2 win overall.

Edgefold No1  maintained their undefeated league record with a 3-2 win over Crich Comrades. Sean Dobney, despite a 36 break, lost on a re-spotted black to Martin Byard but Duncan Harwood, James Travis, and Steve Burton (the latter on the black) made the game safe before the Tramwaymen struck back to book-end the contest.

Cole Smith

Alfreton No2 are also gathering some momentum and went clear second with a 4-1 defeat of Tansley Potters with Jamie Rowland and Simon Mays winning each of their singles and doubles legs while Radford Neville was victorious for the visitors.

Clay Cross Brotherhood also secured a hard earned 4-1 scoreline as they saw off Alfreton No 3 with Lee Hage top scoring and Duncan Waring winning his fourth straight league game in a match of several very tight contests, including the final doubles leg which went to the two Lowes, Ady and Jack by a single point.

Bolehill Institute remain bottom but picked up their second win over Edgefold No2 with a 3-2 success. Ricki Slack was on target in both singles and doubles legs while Jamie Wright and Roy Taylor (22 break) were in great potting form for the visitors.

The Elliott Carpets Billiards League staged only one contest with Tansley Potters embellishing their position at the top of the table with an 11-10 home win over Whitworth Institute, Jim McCann notching a run of 32 for the vanquished.

2022/23 Denis Morton Pairs Handicap Trophy, final: Duncan Harwood and Steven Clark (Edgefold No1) 3, Ben Monk and Simon Mays (Alfreton PM No 2) 1.
T & M Motors Snooker League, week 09: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 2, Belper Royal British Legion 3; Edgefold Matlock No1 3, Crich Comrades 2; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No2 4, Tansley Potters 1; Clay Cross Brotherhood 4, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No3 1; Bolehill Institute 3, Edgefold Matlock No2 2.
Breaks (inc. cups): S Dobney 36,36,20; S Mays 31; S Clark 28; R Taylor 22; D Harwood 20.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League, week 08: Tansley Potters 11, Whitworth Institute 10.
Breaks: J McCann 32.

T & M Motors Snooker League        P        W        L      Pts 
Edgefold Matlock No 1                        8         8         0      31
Alfreton P Morewood No 2                  8         5         3      24
Alfreton P Morewood No 3                  8         4         4      21                   
Alfreton P Morewood No 1                  8         5         3      20
Edgefold Matlock No 2                        8         4         4      20 
Crich Comrades                                  8         3         5      19
Clay Cross Brotherhood                      7         3         4      18 
Belper Royal British Legion                 8         3         5      16
Tansley Potters                                    7         2         5      15
Bolehill Institute                                   8         2         6       11
Leading breaks: R Mulliss 51, D Smith 49.
Leading wins: D Harwood 7/7; S Burton 7/8.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League       P     W      D       L     Pts
Tansley Potters                                   8       4       1       3      94
Mayfield Institute                                 7       5       0       2      77
Whitworth Institute                               8       1       1       6     76
Bolehill Institute                                   7       4       0       3      72
Leading breaks: J Neville & J McCann 73.
Leading wins: J Neville 6/8, K Gregory 5/7.

ALFRETON COME OUT ON TOP IN CLASH OF THE TITANS

JIM McCANN ... run of 73 in the three ball game

THE CAPTAINS CUP Team Aggregate knockout competition started with a blockbuster clash between current league leaders Edgefold No1 and last season's quadruple winners Alfreton Palmer Morewood No2 with the latter team hosting on Hall Street.
Ant McMahon, making one of his occasional appearances, was in barnstorming form for the Amber Valley cuemen in the opener and scored a magnificent 87-43 success to give his team the best possible start.
Sean Dobney scored a 61-54 success in the next but with Simon Mays edging a very tight frame three by two points, the advantage was still very much with the host team.
A 48-47 verdict for Andrew Beardsley had Alfreton still in pole position for the final doubles leg with a 40-points lead and the two Rowlands, Jamie (32 break) and Kevin cemented the win with a 65-20 success, the overall scores being 302 to 242.

Alfreton No2 also moved into the next round as they defeated Tansley Potters 326-241.
Des Smith scored a 50-pts victory in the opening frame which put them well on their way and a 57-54 Andrew Haggarty win kept them in the ascendency.
Phil Longden got the better of a very high scoring encounter in the next as he triumphed 87-77 before Steve Hawkins finally made some inroads to the deficit with an impressive 65-27 decision.
But ultimately the two Smiths, Des and John steadied the ship in the final doubles leg with a 54-19 victory.

In the competitions, Lee Hage and Ricki Slack were back amongst the high breaks with runs of 58 and 40 respectively as both progressed to the quarter finals of the OMYA Cup.

In the Elliott Carpets Billiards League, Bolehill Institute edged past Whitworth Institute 12-11 despite Jim McCann equalling the league's highest break with 73, whilst Mayfield Institute made some inroads on league leaders Tansley Potters with a 14-10 success, Keith Gregory triumphing by a single point.

Captains Cup (Team Aggregate) first round: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No2 302, Edgefold Matlock No1 242; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 326, Tansley Potters 241.
Breaks (inc. comps); L Hage 58; R Slack 40; J Rowland 32; S Brooks 32.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League: Whitworth Institute 11, Bolehill Institute 12; Mayfield Institute 14, Tansley Potters 10.
Breaks: J McCann 73.

Elliott Carpets Billiards League       P     W      D       L     Pts
Tansley Potters                                   7       3       1       3      83
Mayfield Institute                                 7       5       0       2      77
Bolehill Institute                                   7       4       0       3      72
Whitworth Institute                               7       1       1       5      66
Leading breaks: J Neville & J McCann 73.
Leading wins: J Neville 6/7, K Gregory 5/7.

EDGEFOLD No1 & ALFRETON No1 TO MEET IN 6-RED FINAL

PHIL LONGDEN ... vital scotch doubles win

EDGEFOLD No1 and ALFRETON PALMER MOREWOOD No1 will contest the Bob McCartin Six Red Cup final in a few weeks time as they came through tough semi final tests against Bolehill Institute and Belper Royal British Legion respectively.
Edgefold, the league leaders, travelled to bottom placed Bolehill but Colin Marchington put up stiff resistance for the hosts in the opener and seemed to have the edge over Scott Brooks as he led by 14pts with just pink and black remaining.
But a well judged snooker saw Marchington inadvertently squeeze through a narrow gap between object ball and cushion with his attempted swerve to concede the foul and Brooks did the rest with excellent pots on the remaining balls to snatch an unlikely victory.
Ricki Slack levelled in the next but Duncan Harwood took pink and black in the third frame in another final ball thriller and then James Travis potted a great pink to make it 3-1 soon afterwards.
Once again Bolehill held the slight ascendency in the first of the scotch doubles but again it was turned on its head after a few rattled pockets on the pink, the Matlock pairing sealed the game as Harwood snicked a fine cut into the centre pocket and then Steve Burton sank the match winning black.
Simon Zoppi and Ian Birks took an academic sixth leg with a run of 22 to leave a final score of 4-2.

Des Smith had Alfreton off to a flyer as they hosted six red specialists Belper with a 49-11 win before Paul Jarrett levelled with a 43-25 verdict.
Steve Bullock put the visitors 2-1 up but it was soon level again with John Smith replying with aplomb.
Andrew Haggarty and Phil Longden secured the vital first scotch doubles leg in emphatic fashion 39-3 and the game was safe with Des and John Smith securing a hard fought sixth frame.
Belper took the dead rubber in the final scotch doubles leg to leave the score at 4-3.

Justin Weller notched an excellent run of 45 in the Open Individual Handicap competition as he progressed to the third round and also saw off Sean Dobney in the OMYA Cup second round despite the latter's excellent 47 break.
Martin Byard of Crich had runs of 39,31 and 25 as he also progressed in the latter competition.
Bob McCartin Six Red Cup, semi finals: Bolehill Institute 2, Edgefold Matlock No1 4; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No1 4, Belper Royal British Legion 3.
Breaks (inc. comps): S Dobney 47; J Weller 45,22; S Burton 39; Martin Byard 39,31,25; S Zoppi / I Birks 22 (scotch doubles).