Billingshurst Bar Billiards: Springbok bounce back
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In an eventful Billingshurst Bar Billiards week, Springbok bounced back after the previous week’s reversal with a 5-0 home win; Alfold recorded their first match win for more than a season; Roffey A prevailed - just - in their home derby; and Plough forged a point ahead with a 5-0 and remain unbeaten.
Last two weeks’ results:
Week 3 - 21/10/26 results
Roffey SSC A 2 Plough 3
The league leaders Ploughed on relentlessly with a good win over the reigning champs in their own back yard. Micky Fairs (10,810) led the way, Steve and Dave Vizor providing good backup with 4810 and 6500 respectively. John Slee (7700) and Lee Cable (9540) prevented a threatened surprise whitewash.
Windmill GG 5 Springbok Club 0
Springbok returned from their long journey over from Alfold to Crawley with nothing to show for it.
Kevin Tunstall (11,260) inspired his new teammates to a nap hand, Mick Holmwood chipping in with 4550, Graham Daniels 7240, and Clive Thompson finding some form with 5790. Johnny Haigh won a last-ball thriller against Colin Barrow.
Alfold SC 2, Cricketers (Six) 3
Dave Simmons (4150) top-scored for the visitors.
The Cricketers v Roffey SSC B match was postponed.
Week 4 - 28/10/26 results
Roffey SSC B 2, Roffey SSC A 3
In the home derby, John Miller (6480) and John Slee (12830) got the A’s off to the best possible start, but Chris Oakley (7420) and Dick Cable (4240 on his second visit) pulled two back for the ‘hosts’. A battle royal then ensued between Ian Tarrant and Lee ‘Moose’ Cable, with Moose taking it by 10520 - 5250 for the A’s
Springbok Club 5, Cricketers 0
Cricketers were once again without their talisman Ricky Dewdney, and Springbok took full advantage.
Cricketers VI 1, Windmill GG 4
Graham Daniels (5820) got the visitors off to a good start but Dave Simmons levelled things up with a fine 6880. Kevin Tunstall (8820) Mick Holmwood (6680) and Clive Thompson wrapped up the remaining frames.
Plough 5, Alfold SC 0
Plough remain top of the tree, extending their lead with a fourth straight win
Plus result of postponed game played 29/10/26
Cricketers 2, Alfold SC 3
Mick Clack’s 8730 was not enough to prevent Alfold making up for the previous night and managing their first match win for 18 months
League tables
Div 1 - Plough 15pts, Windmill GG 14pts, Springbok 11.5pts, Roffey A 10pts
Div 2 - Roffey B 5.5pts, Cricketers VI 5pts Alfold SC 5pts, Cricketers 4pts