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Season 2009 / 2010

Thursday 6th May 2010 - Finals Night at The Sheaf of Wheat

As is traditional on a big night like this everyone who's anyone and a few aren't anyone at all turned up for the momentus occasion know as the St Ives Pool League Finals Night. The venue this year as it was last year was the Sheaf of Wheat and judging by the pictures loads of fun was had by all even during the set up of the venue right through to the end of the night when the 3 Ferrets 'B' took the League Championship Shield.

So at 19:55pm the draw for the 5 Man Team Knockout and the Singles Knockout was done by a man who is well known to these competitions Ricky Chilton of the Rugby Club. The draws were the 3 Ferrets 'B' v Sheaf of Wheat 'A' and the Pool Club v Sheaf of Wheat 'B' setting up the possibilities of an all Sheaf of Wheat Final The Singles saw last years defending Champion Jonathan Peters of the Rugby Club v Mark Williams of the Legion, and in the other semi young Max Davies of the Sheaf 'A' v Lee Norman of the 3 Ferrets 'B'. With the draws done and everything in place the evening was ready to get under way and with the beer starting to flow Andy Livermore League Secretary announced the draws and called the teams forward for the Semi Finals of the 5 Man Knockout.

On table one the 3 Ferrets 'B' took on the Sheaf of Wheat 'A' first up was Jason Bloxam for the Sheaf 'A' and first points to the Sheaf 'A'. Next up Martin Peters for the Sheaf 'A' and again the same result 2-0, finally Max Davies for the Sheaf 'A' and quite surprisingly the 3 Ferrets 'B' were out 3-0 well played the Sheaf of Wheat 'A'. The other table saw the Sheaf 'B' take an early 2-0 lead through Graham Rowe and then Brian Ashwin but then the Pool Club found their feet and fought back with Lee Tacagni and Martin Phillips, and so to the last frame. The last frame saw quite a tussle with Phil Rowe of the Pool Club finally holding his nerve to take the match 3-2 for the Pool Club and set up a Sheaf 'A' v Pool Club Final.

The Singles Semis followed after the 5 Man Team with Mark Williams taking on defending Champion Jonathan Peters in a very tight match mark narrowly won through 2-1, the other table saw Max Davies taking on Lee Norman. Although Lee won 2-0 the game was a lot tougher and more tense with both players making a few errors before Lee finally grabbed the victory. At this point the Kitchen doors opened and Eric and Linda along with their staff piled up plates of sausages, Pizza's, Sandwiches and Chips among other things for everyone to enjoy. After the ensuing stampede and the licking clean of many plates everyone was ready to restart the competitions, but I must just say that once again Eric and Linda excelled themselves and did us all proud.

And so to the first of the finals the 5 Man Team Knockout with the Sheaf of Wheat 'A' against the Pool Club, once again the Sheaf opened up with Jason Bloxam who once again put them 1-0 up. The second Sheaf player was once again Martin Peters who put the Sheaf 'A' 2-0 up, but then Lee Tacagni of the Pool Club pulled the next one back 2-1. As in the Semi Martin Phillips of the Pool Club went on 4th and once again made it 2-2, the final frame was a tense affair with Max Davies of the Sheaf finally dragging them over the line to take a hard fought 3-2 victory.

After things had calmed down the Doubles Final was started with Andy Badcock and Martin Phillips of the Pool Club playing Mark Williams and Steve Mawdsley of the British Legion. Normally the Doubles final is the part of the night were you can grab 40 winks if you require a small boost but with these two pairings it fairly rattled along and before you knew it the game was won 2-0 by Mark and Steve. The speed of the game in no way reflected the quality shown by both teams and with some luck the outcome may well of been different but in my time in the league I can't remember a Doubles Final taking 20 minutes to complete..... Outstanding !!!!!

Next up the Singles Final with no time for Mark Williams to take a breath as he took on Lee Norman of the 3 Ferrets 'B'. The Singles Final saw the first frame go the way of Mark again in a tight but very fast game, Mark then went on to take the second frame before brimming with confidence and playing some lovely Pool he took the 3rd frame and the title, To be fair to Lee he wasn't given a chance by Mark to get into the game as Mark hit top form and the perfect alcohol saturation point just at the right moment, I'm sure though Lee will be back after having a splendid season.

After all the finals had finished we moved on to the raffle that has been organised by Chairman Paul beadnell this year, with help from quite few others. Tickets were pulled out and prizes claimed and with one prize left to claim (Hair by Frank) the last ticket was pulled and guess what yes it was mine and with the chants of "Hair by Frank" echoing in my ears I collected my prize. Well done to Paul and all those that helped him as this year was a record for our raffle as we raised an amazing £141 to go towards the replacement of Shields.

We moved on to the presentations proper and the Eight Ball Certificates were given out, followed by the other presentations of which their are pictures in the gallery, until we finally got to League Champions who were sportingly clapped up to collect their trophies by the runners up the British Legion. One thing I would like to point out is that watching the 3 Ferrets 'B' collecting their trophies and the celebrations that followed it reminds me why the committee and myself put in the hours to make this League happen, well done the Ferrets 'B'.

Finally I would like to thank the Committee Paul, Mark, Steve, Peter, Trevor and Rats for their work and support this season. Paul and Karen for their help setting up and helping to organise the Sheaf of Wheat on Finals Day, lovely shiney trophies !!! Eric and Linda plus their staff for letting us use the Sheaf and all the help they gave, Chris Dunn and everyone else that helped to referee, although Chris can you pick some shorter games to referee in future. Paul and all those that helped in the raffle especially Ricky on the night who managed to get people to part with their money all night and finally all of you that have taken part in the League this year. Without you taking part and enjoying yourselves every week it wouldn't happen when you get the chance have a drink and congratulate yourselves on making it another great year for the St Ives Pool League.

Thursday 22nd April 2010 - Week 30
The last week....... the Ferrets 'B' playing the Lion, the Legion playing the Sheaf 'A' 2 points between them and everything to play for...................................
Sazbah	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Sazbah played host to the Sheaf 'B' and in a lively atmosphere the game started with the Sazbah taking an early 4-1 lead after a slight hiccup, eventually they led 5-3 going into the doubles. The doubles saw the top 3 doubles players playing Julian Care of the Sazbah and Paul Beadnell and Brian Ashwin of the Sheaf 'B', the first up was Julian with Oli Broadbank but unfortunately Julian and Oli failed to win their frame. Paul and Brian just needed to secure a win to take the most wins for the season and in a tense game Paul managed to finally sink the black to take the title and draw the match 6-6.
Match Drawn
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Rugby Club	Singles	2-6	Doubles	1-3
Last years champions the Rugby Club have had a slow season to say the least and after last seasons win could only manage a 3rd place finish but they did it in style. The singles saw them take 6 frames and the doubles 3 frames as they waltzed to a 9-3 victory.
Rugby Club Win 9-3
Golden Lion	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	0-4
For the Ferrets 'B' it was simple win and win by 3 more points than the Legion and the title was theirs. So they went to work and at the end of the single they led 6-2, maybe not enough? The doubles saw them dig deeper again and take all the doubles frames and the match 10-2... over to the Legion win...
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 10-2
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Pool Club	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
The Pool Club went to the Ferrets 'A' with to be fair little to play for and the Ferrets 'A' who sit bottom of the table, the singles ended up 5-3 to the Pool Club. The doubles saw the Pool Club finish the match with an 8-4 win after taking 3 out of the 4 frames.
Pool Club Win 8-4
Engine Inn	v	Cornish Ams 'B'	Singles	-	Doubles	-
TBA
Match Drawn
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	British Legion	Singles	3-5	Doubles	2-2
For the Legion it was simple win 10-2 and there was no way they could be beaten, so they started and started well leading 3-0, but failed to keep up the momentum finally finishing the singles leading 5-3. The doubles saw them start badly in a real pressure cooker atmosphere after other players turned up to see the outcome of the League, Max Davies potted the black in the second frame of the doubles to end the hopes of the Legion who to their credit managed to secure victory in the last 2 frames to win the game 7-5.
British Legion Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - 3 Ferrets 'B'

Thursday 15th April 2010 - Week 29
So it has finally come down to a two team shoot out between the British Legion and the 3 Ferrets, 29 weeks of toil could be made or destroyed in one night. The Legion hold a slender advantage but on paper have the more difficult fixture and the Ferrets 'B' go to the 2nd bottom team it's all to play for. The individual competions all still need to be decided on the last night too the singles is a two horse race between Davey Park (Legion) and Jonathon Peters (Rugby Club) last years defending Champion. The Doubles has Julian Care (Sazbah) holding the smallest of margins over Paul Beadnell and Brian Ashwin (Sheaf 'B') and the Overall is between Davey Park (Legion) and Brian Ashwin (Sheaf 'B')
British Legion	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
With the Ferrets 'B' having a resonably easy game on the last week the Legion needed to take as many points as they could against the Lifeboat, they started well taking the first 3 and by the end of the singles led 6-2. The doubles saw much of the same as the Legion took 3 out of 4 frames to win the match, hoping that the Howards could do them a favour against the Ferrets 'B'
British Legion Win 9-3
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	0-4
The Cornish Arms 'B' have been really out of form this season and are going to finish this year in the lowest league position in their history. The singles saw the teams sharing the frames 4-4, the doubles saw the Sheaf 'A' start well with Tony Bungay getting an 8 Ball clearance and the Sheaf 'A' didn't look back as they took all the doubles and the match 8-4.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 8-4
Pool Club	v	Engine Inn	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
Two mid table teams at the end of a long season and this game really took that kind of thread as the Engine started well but the Pool Club dragged them back as the singles ended 4-4. The Doubles saw the teams split the frames and draw the match 6-6.
Match Drawn
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Howards	Singles	3-5	Doubles	4-0
While the Legion had a reasonably easy game the Ferrets 'B' hosted the Howards who on their day are a handfull for anyone, the singles saw the Ferrets 'B' start well winning the first two. Then the Howards came to life or did the Ferrets 'B' have a wobble either way the score went 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5 to the Howards before Lee Norman put a stop to the rot and the singles ended 5-3 to the Howards. The Ferrets 'B' couldn't afford to let the Legion get to much of a gap against them and fair play to them as they put together a run of 4 doubles frames to nick the match 7-5 and give themselves every chance on the last game....
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 7-5
Rugby Club	v	Golden Lion	Singles	7-1	Doubles	3-1
The Rugby Club last years Champions have been in and out of form this season but when their good they are very good and the Lion found this out as only Alex Whomersley managed to register a win for the Lion as the Rugby Club stormed to a 7-1 lead in the singles. The Doubles saw the Rugby Club win 3 out of 4 frames and the match 10-2.
Rugby Club Win 10-2
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
The reverse of this fixture just before Christmas was quite a heated affair with tempers getting strained and the concept of Sportmanship being stretched to its limits with both teams at fault. It was hoped that the return would be a friendlier but competitve affair and apart from one member of the Cornish 'A' team this was the case but unfortunately the evening was spoilt by this persons innability to grow up and join in with the big boys. Anyway enough of that Children will be Children etc...and so the Pool the Sheaf 'B' played well and by the end of the singles led 6-2. The doubles saw much the same from the Sheaf 'B' who won 3 out of 4 and the match 9-3
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 9-3
Performance of the Week - 3 Ferrets 'B'

Thursday 8th April 2010 - Week 28
So after this week there are 2 games left to play and with the gap between the top 2 at 2 points its all to play for. In true Sky Sports style after analysing the run ins the Ferrets 'B' seem to have a slightly easier task but the Legion have a slight advantage to start with oh well spose it'll all come out in the wash.... In the individual competitions the Singles is down to a 3 horse race the doubles is also down to the last 3 and the Overall is down to the last 4 ... the excitement is just tooooo much !!!!
Lifeboat Inn	v	Sazbah	Singles	3-5	Doubles	2-2
The most inconsitent against the most improved should in theory be a good game and at the end of the singles the Sazbah led 5-3 with the help of an 8 Ball clearance by Billy Harper-Miller. tThe doubles saw them teams split the frames so the Sazbah sneak a 7-5.
Sazbah Win 7-5
Golden Lion	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
The After last weeks destruction of the Howards the Sheaf 'B' went to the Lion full of confidence but this was soon kicked out of them as they stumbled to a 4-4 draw at the end of the singles in the special atmosphere of the Lion that is somewhat reminiscent of Marble Arch Station. The doubles saw things continue onwards as the teams shared the frames and drew the match 6-6.
Match Drawn
Howards	v	Rugby Club	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
The Rugby Club seemed to like the Howards table as they quickly took a 3-0 lead including an 8 Ball clearance for Ricky Chilton, unfortunately for the Rugby Club the rest of the team didn't fancy it and the Howards pulled it back round to a draw at the end of the singles. The doubles saw the Rugby Club take control again and win the first 3 doubles frames to win the match 7-5.
Rugby Club Win 7-5
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	1-3
With the Legion playing the Cornish 'B' the Ferrets 'B' could take advantage against their 'A' side and set about trying to rack up as many frames as possible, by the end of the singles they led 6-2. The doubles with another chance to rack up frames saw them win 3 out of 4 to end the match 9-3 winners hoping that the Legion would struggle and they could claim top spot again
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 9-3
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Pool Club	Singles	6-2	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'A' took on the Pool Club fresh from their victory over the Legion last week but it must of drained them as they found themselves 6-2 down at the end of the singles, or was it just that the Sheaf 'A' are that good at the moment ? The doubles saw the sides shard the frames but the Sheaf 'A@ had already done the damage.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 8-4
British Legion	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
With the Ferrets 'B' playing the Ferrets 'A' the Legion couldn't afford any slip ups, but found the Cornish 'B' tricky as they fought for every point, come the end of the singles the teams were level at 4-4. The doubles must of been a concern for the Legion after last week collapse against the Pool Club but they held their nerve and managed to take 3 out of 4 frames to win the match 7-5... but was it enough to keep them in top spot !!!
British Legion Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - Sheaf of Wheat 'A'

Thursday 1st April 2010 - Week 27
With all the work that I have had on this is coming out a week late so I apologise to all you thet like to keep up to date........
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
The Cornish 'B' are struggling this year to find their form but against the Lifeboat they seem to rediscover some of their ruthless streak as they stormed to a 5-0 lead and finally ended up 6-2 leaders going into the doubles. Only Oli Reeve and Trev Whitmore of the Lifeboat could register a win for the Lifeboat in the doubles as the Cornish 'B' ran our 9-3 winners.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 11-1
Pool Club	v	British Legion	Singles	4-4	Doubles	4-0
The Pool Club are a funny team but if ever you want a shock result they are normally the ones to come up with it and at the end of the singles the teams were tied at 4-4 and the Legion were looking like doing another 7-5 escape job. But NO oh NO not this time as the wheels started to come off the Legion wagon big time and credit to the Pool Club who become the first team this season to beat the Legion by taking all 4 yes 4 of the doubles frames and the match 8-4, definitely a contender for team of the week ........
Pool Club Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Engine Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	4-0
This match was actually played on the Tuesday 6th April 2010 due to the Ferrets being unavailable last thursday due to a wake taking place for Paul Fox, who was killed in Iraq whilst serving his country . The Ferrets already knowing that the Legion had lost needed to push home the advantage and close the gap as much as possible, but things didn't start well as they found themselves 2-0 down but things soon sorted themselves out and at the end of the singles they led 5-3. The doubles proved decisive as the Ferrets 'B' took all 4 frames and the match to win 9-3 and more importantly close the gap to 2 points behind the Legion.
3 Ferrste 'B' Win 9-3
Rugby Club	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	8-0	Doubles	4-0
The Rugby Club have been coming into form in recent weeks albeit to late to make a challange to defend their title from last year but the 3 Ferrets 'A' found them in scintalating form as they despatched the Ferrets 'A' 12-0. A contender for team of the week ..........
Rugby Club Win 12-0
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Howards	Singles	7-1	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'B' who, and I say this with inside knowledge, haven't been at the races this season hosted the Howards and seemed to relish the task as only Lee Eastwood of the Howards could register a win as the Sheaf 'B' stormed to a 7-1 lead, with a display of potting that astounded all who watched. The doubles saw a minor fight back by the Howards but the Sheaf 'B' once again pulled out some stunning pots to take the last 2 frames and the match 9-3. Another contender for performance of the week....
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 9-3
Sazbah	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	-	Doubles	-
Match report to follow.
TBA
Performance of the Week - Pool Club

Thursday 25th March 2010 - Week 26
With the Legion having a bye this week the Ferrets 'B' had a chance to close the gap with a good win they could get themselves within striking distance of the Legion. In the Competitions things are hotting up and with Davey Park not playing this week the chance to close in on him needs to be taken by someone....
Lifeboat Inn	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	7-1	Doubles	4-0
The Lifeboat are a strange team and seem to have a real Jekyl and Hyde personality never knowing who will turn up the good or bad. This week the good certainly turned up as only Simon Thomas of the Cornish Arms 'A' managed a win in the whole match as the Lifeboat took the game 11-1.
Lifeboat Inn Win 11-1
Golden Lion	v	Sazbah	Singles	4-4	Doubles	0-4
With the games running out the Lion find themselves locked a tussle with 3 Ferrets 'A' to avoid bottom spot in the League so a game against the much improved Sazbah was not what was needed. The Single though saw the Lion leading 4-1 until the Sazbah got it together to make it 4-4 at the end of the singles. The doubles saw the Sazbah carry on their improvement as the took the next 4 frames and the match 8-4.
Sazbah Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
The Sheaf 'B' have been somewhat inconsistent this season to say the least and at times nothing more than a pile of steaming poo, but they started the singles against the Ferrets 'A' well leading 5-0 but and there always seems to be a but this is where things started to go wrong. At the end of the singles it was 5-3 to the Sheaf 'B' as the Ferrets 'A' took the last 3 singles then the doubles saw the Ferrets take 3 out of 4 frames with an especially tight and tense last frame that the Sheaf 'B' seemed determined to lose, to end the game 6-6.
Match Drawn
Engine Inn	v	Rugby Club	Singles	7-1	Doubles	2-2
After last week thumping by the Sheaf 'A' the Engine had to face last years Champions the Rugby Club and things didn't go the way they planned as the Rugby sent them spinning by taking 7 out of the 8 singles frames only Chris Clarke could muster any resistance. The doubles saw restore a little pride as they shared the frames 2-2 but the Rugby Club had already done the damage.
Rugby Club Win 9-3
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'A' have been steadily improving this season and had to face the 3 Ferrets 'B' who were out to close the gap on the Legion, and the Ferrets 'B' started well leading 2-0 but the Sheaf 'A' fought back to make 2-2. Once again the Ferrets 'B' took 2 frames to make it 4-2 but once again the Sheaf 'A' dug deep and levelled going into the doubles. For the first time in the match the Sheaf 'A' took the lead as they led 6-4 only needing a frame to take a big scalp, and according to reports missed a sitter to win the match before the Ferrets 'B' dug deep and made it 6-6. A disappointing result for the Ferrets 'B' that had the Legion smiling with only 4 games left to play can they close the 7 point gap that now exists......
Match Drawn
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Pool Club	Singles	6-2	Doubles	2-2
The Cornish 'B' have always been a force to be reckoned with and in the last few weeks seem to have rediscovered their edge a bit and the Pool Club found them sharp as they took the singles 6-2. The doubles saw the Pool Club dig deep and stop the rot a bit as they shared the frames but the Cornish 'B' had already done enough and took the game 8-4.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 8-4
Performance of the Week - Lifeboat Inn

Thursday 18th March 2010 - Week 25
The big game this week sees the Ferrets 'B' hosting the Legion with the Legion 11 points in front in the League but still with a bye to take next week, can the Ferrets 'B' get any kind of a result to put the pressure on the Legion !!!! Elsewhere Dave Park has put himself in a strong position at the top of the Singles wins and the Overall competition but the Doubles competition is anyones at the moment.....
Pool Club	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
The Lifeboat took the short trip across the front to the Pool Club and the sea air must of done them so good as they took an early 3-0 lead before the Pool Club came roaring back winning the next 5 frames including an 8 ball clearance for Martin Phillips. The doubles saw the Pool Club carry on their good form as they took 3 out of 4 frames.
Pool Club Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	British Legion	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
So the match that both teams have had their eye on over the last few weeks and the Legion started well taking a 2-0 lead then the Ferrets 'B' found their form taking the next 4 to lead 4-2. The Legion's last 2 Shaun Care and Mark Williams though managed to make it 4-4 and it was all still to play for in the doubles. Going into the doubles the Ferrets 'B' needed to make an impact but it was the Legion who started the better taking the first 3 frames and the match with Kev Roberts and Nigel Holland taking the last frame to stop the Legion making it a really embarrassing win.
British Legion Win 8-4
Rugby Club	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	2-2
A good time to play the Rugby Club as they where several players down, but the Rugby Club took a 3-0 lead before the Sheaf 'A' got into their stride taking the next 5 to make it 5-3 going into the doubles. The doubles saw the Rugby Club hold their own sharing the frames 2-2.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Engine Inn	Singles	6-2	Doubles	4-0
The Engine who have had some better results of late came to the Sheaf 'B' and found themselves leading 1-0, but alas this was the only time they led as the singles ended up 6-2 to the Sheaf 'B', with an impressive 8 ball clearance for Matt Hickenbottom amongst the wins. The doubles saw the Sheaf 'B' take a clean sweep in the doubles something they haven't done this season until now and take their biggest win of the season.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 10-2
Sazbah	v	Howards	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Sazbah continue to impress this season and the Howards found themselves 5-3 down at the end of the singles against the most improved side of the season, and also one of the most fun too by all accounts. The doubles though saw the Howards dig deep and show some of the form that has kept them near the top of the table as they took 3 out of 4 frames in the doubles to finish the game as a draw.
Match Drawn
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Golden Lion	Singles	7-1	Doubles	3-1
The Cornish 'A' are definitely one of the hardest teams to call as they find it hard get any consistency this season but against the Lion they roared to a 7-1 lead in the singles with only Alex Whomersley of the Lion registering in the singles. The doubles saw the Cornish 'A' continue as they took 3 out of 4 frames and the match 10-2.
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 10-2
Performance of the Week - Sheaf of Wheat 'B'

Thursday 11th March 2010 - Week 24
As the weeks start to disappear the top teams are now scrapping for every point and the weeks are starting to run out for the Ferrets 'B' in their attempt to catch the British Legion. The individual competitions are starting to get very interesting too as there are several players still in the frame in all the competitions, now is the time for those of you with nerves of steel and bowels of iron.......
Lifeboat Inn	v	Golden Lion	Singles	3-5	Doubles	3-1
The Lifeboat are probably the most inconsistent team in the League you can never tell which team will turn up, against the Lion they started well winning the first 2 frames then managed to trail 5-3 at the end of the singles. The Doubles though saw a big improvement as they managed to win 3 out of 4 frames to sneak a draw.
Match Drawn
Howards	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	7-1	Doubles	3-1
With 2 byes still to come for the Howards they need to accumalate as many points as they can and against the Cornish 'A' they certainly did that, with only Luke Terry of the Cornish 'A' winning in the singles as the Howards romped to a 7-1 lead. The doubles saw the Howards carry on their good form as they took 3 out of 4 frames and the Match 10-2.
Howards Win 10-2
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
A strange game this one normally a loud and raucaus affair but it never really caught light until the doubles as the singles trundled along to a 4-4 draw before going into the doubles. The doubles saw the Sheaf 'B' take a 6-5 lead but Jason Bloxam and Karl Chambers managed to hold their nerve and take the last frame to level the match.
Match Drawn
British Legion	v	Rugby Club	Singles	7-1	Doubles	1-3
The Legion still top and trying to take the league entertain the defending Champions and what a start with the Legion leading 7-1 at the end of the singles, with Mark Williams of the Legion getting an 8 ball clearance and only Rob Rowe of the Rugby Club taking a frame. The doubles saw a difference as the Legion took the first frame but then the Rugby Club won the next 3 frames for the Legion to win 8-4.
British Legion Win 8-4
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	3-1
A difficult game this one for the Ferrets 'B' and at the end of the singles they would be more than happy with a 6-2 lead and the chance to add some points and hopefully close the gap between them and the Legion. The doubles though saw the Cornish 'B' show a bit of their class as they managed to squeeze out 3 of the 4 frames and restrict the Ferrets 'B' to a 7-5 win.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 7-5
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Sazbah	Singles	1-7	Doubles	1-3
MThe Sazbah rolled into the Ferrets and straight over the Ferrets 'A' as only Dave Morris of the Ferrets 'A' could register a singles win in a 7-1 demolition by the Sazbah in the singles. The doubles saw pretty much the same senario as the Sazbah took 3 out of 4 frames and the match 10-2
Sazbah Win 10-2
Performance of the Week - British Legion

Thursday 4th March 2010 - Week 23
After the top two had last week off they returned to action looking to gain an advantage with only 7 games remaining any small gain could make all the difference. The competitions are all hotting up with players bunching up at the top of the Singles, Doubles and Overall tables.......
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Pool Club	Singles	7-1	Doubles	1-3
The Ferrets 'B' need some good results in order to close the gap between them and the Legion before the Legion sit out for their second bye. Well things started well as they raced to a 7-1 lead in the singles with only Phil Rowe of the Pool Club putting up any resistance. The doubles though saw their chance to put some points on the board and close the gap but unfortunately they fell short and limply only managed 1 frame out of the 4 resulting in a very disappointing 8-4 victory.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 8-4
Rugby Club	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
Last years champions against the most successful team of the last decade and you should have a good game on paper and after the singles the Rugby Club held a very narrow 5-3 lead over the Cornish 'B'. The doubles saw the sides share the frames 2-2 with Ian Npall of the Cornish 'B' completing an 8 Ball clearance in the last frame, but this wasn't enough to stop the Rugby Club winning 7-5.
Rugby Club Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	British Legion	Singles	2-6	Doubles	0-4
With the 3 Ferrets 'B' doing all they can to close the gap the Legion visited the Sheaf 'B' who to be honest have been less than good this year , perhaps an appropriate term would be "crap". The singles started with Davey Park registering another singles win and apart from a ringer and a huge slice of luck the Sheaf 'B' would of had nothing to show from the singles but instead trailed 6-2 to the Legion before the doubles. The doubles 4-0 to the Legion not alot to say apart from there are some very flat Sheaf 'B' players as they were steam rollered by the Legion who have their destiny in their own balls now.....!!!!!
British Legion Win 10-2
Sazbah	v	Engine Inn	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
The Sazbah have been this years surprise package and have posted some very surprising result for the whole season. This game continued the string of suurprising results from the Sazbah as they were up against it but managed to level 4-4 at the end of the singles. The doubles saw the Engine, who I must say have improved in recent weeks, take 3 out of the 4 frames to win the match 7-5.
Engine Inn Win 7-5
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	6-3	Doubles	3-1
Last weeks loss against the Lion must of taken it out of the Ferrets 'A' as they slumped to 6-2 behind in the singles. Any dreams of a 4 frame comback were dashed in the first frame as the Cornish 'A' took 3 out of 4 frames and the match 9-3
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 9-3
Golden Lion	v	Howards	Singles	3-5	Doubles	4-0
After last weeks fantastic win the Lion came back down to earth with a large bump as the Howards rode into town taking the singles 5-3 and then showing no mercy in the doubles by taking all 4 frames, The Howards in recent weeks have slowly crept up the table but I fear its too little too late for them this season.
Howards Win 9-3
Performance of the Week - Engine Inn

Thursday 25th February 2010 - Week 22
We are now really getting to the nitty gritty end of the season with 8 weeks left to play but with byes to be taken into account the destination of the title is still a mystery. With both the top 2 teams having a bye this week it was the chance for the chasing bunch to take advantage........ but no one seems to be interested in joining the party !!!!!
Lifeboat Inn	v	Howards	Singles	6-2	Doubles	0-4
Two of the must unpredictable teams in the league playing each other there could only be one outcome.... the Lifeboat took control of the singles winning 6 out of the 8 including an 8 ball clearance for Chris Hannibal. The Howards though not to be outdone decided to to then take all the doubles frames to draw the game 6-6.
Match Drawn
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Golden Lion	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
A real bottom of the table clash as the bottom 2 took each other on with the home table advantage being with the Ferrets 'A' but the Lion decided to get their act together and by the end of the singles led 5-3. The doubles saw the Lion go from strength to strength as they took the last 3 doubles frames and the match 8-4.
Golden Lion Win 8-4
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Sazbah	Singles	2-6	Doubles	2-2
With the top 2 not playing the Sazbah looked to have a good result against the Sheaf 'A' and stated well leading 3-1 which became 6-2 by the end of the singles. The doubles saw the Sheaf 'A' hold their own a bit more as they shared the frames 2-2.
Sazbah Win 8-4
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
The Sheaf 'B' took a trip to Carbis Bay and found the Cornish 'B' more than ready for them as they led 3-0, although I must say fairly fortunately as the Sheaf 'B' contrived to lose the first 3 frames with some consumate ease by missing winning 8 ball shots a plenty. Then the Sheaf 'B' found some form and luck and took the next 4 frames to briefly lead before the singles ended 4-4. The doubles saw the Cornish 'B' take the lead and the game by winning the first 3 frames in the doubles.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 7-5
Pool Club	v	Rugby Club	Singles	2-6	Doubles	4-0
In the battle of the 'Clubs' the Rugby Club started well winning the first 2 frames but then the Pool Club countered by taking the next 2 before the Rugby boys took the remaining frames to lead 6-2 at the end of the singles and set themselves for a big win. But things didn't go the way they planned 'as a strawberry flavoured yoghurt sent it spinning from their hand' sorry lost myself there anyway back to the pool, the Pool Club decided enough was enough and took all 4 doubles frames to draw the match 6-6.
Match drawn
Engine Inn	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	0-0	Doubles	0-0
Match report to follow.
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 8-4
Performance of the Week - Golden Lion

Thursday 18th February 2010 - Week 21
Time is starting to run out for any team that wants to be at the party come the end of the season. The Legion and 3 Ferrets 'B' have tickets we just need to see if any other teams want to join in.............
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	6-2	Doubles	4-0
The Ferrets 'B' are still lagging behind the Legion and with the Legion having a difficult week against the Sazbah this week could be a chance to close the gap. They started well taking 6 out of 8 singles frames but the doubles proved to be the icing on the cake as they took all 4 frames and the match 10-2.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 10-2
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Pool Club	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'B' against the Pool Club has always been tight and this game proved to be just the same as the games were shared first it was 4-4 at the end of the singles. The doubles saw the Pool Club take a 6-5 lead but Andy Livermore and Graham Rowe of the Sheaf 'B' dug deep and wrestled the last frame away from the Pool Club to secure a draw.
Match Drawn
Sazbah	v	British Legion	Singles	2-6	Doubles	3-1
With the 3 Ferrets 'B' playing the Lifeboat the Legion needed to hold it together against the Sazbah. The singles started well and by the end the Legion found themselves comfortably leading 6-2 with the chance to add more points in the doubles. The doubles though saw the Sazbah find some of their form and only Mark Williams and Steve Mawdsley of the Legion could take a doubles frame as the Legion crawled over the line to win 7-5.
British Legion Win 7-5
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'A' went away to the Cornish 'A' and started well as they took the singles 6-2 . The doubles saw the Cornish 'A' put up a bit more of a fight as they managed to share the frames 2-2 but ultimately the Sheaf 'A' run out 8-4 winners.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 8-4
Golden Lion	v	Engine Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The Lion entertained the Engine Inn and found themselves with a slight lead going into the Doubles, but would the narrow advantage be enough. The Doubles saw the Engine put up more resistance buit they could only manage to share the frames as the match ended in a 7-5 Lion win.
Golden Lion Win 7-5
Howards	v	Ferrets 'A'	Singles	7-1	Doubles	2-2
The Howards took a lightning lead against the 3 Ferrets 'A' as only Debbie Bunce of the Ferrets 'A' managed to win a singles frame. The doubles saw the 3 Ferrets 'A' improve as they managed to share the frames 2-2 but the Howards took the match 9-3.
Howards Win 9-3
Performance of the Week - 3 Ferrets 'B'

Thursday 11th February 2010 - Week 20
With the clock ticking and the weeks running out the Legion are eeking out a lead little by little but will it be enough. On the other fronts the Singles, Doubles and Overall competitions are hotting up quite nicely with quite a few players in the frame (pardon the pun)......
Lifeboat Inn	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	7-1	Doubles	4-0
The Lifeboat have had some strange results this season and this is one of their better ones as they demolished the Ferrets 'A' with only Tom Westwood winning for the Ferrets 'A'.
Lifeboat Inn Win 11-1
Engine Inn	v	Howards	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
The Engine have had a real run of bad results not winning a game for the last 12 so a game against the Howards looked like the 13th loss in a row. The singles saw the teams share the frames after the Engine took a 3-1 lead but the doubles saw them take 3 out of 4 frames and a surprising win against a very handy Howards team.
Engine Inn Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Golden Lion	Singles	5-3	Doubles	4-0
The Sheaf 'A' have been bouncing along quite happily over the last few games and this game against the Golden Lion was no different. After the singles they took a 5-3 lead into the doubles and then took all 4 frames to win the match 9-3.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 9-3
British Legion	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	4-0
The Legion are still unbeaten and going into the game against the Cornish 'A' should of had no worries about keeping that run going. The Cornish 'A' had different ideas though and by the end of the singles led 5-3 and were looking to upset the apple cart. The doubles though saw the Legion dig deep and show why they are top of the table as they put together a doubles whitewash to take the match 7-5.
British Legion Win 7-5
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Sazbah	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Sazbah have come a long way this season and away to the Cornish 'B' is a test for any team, at the end of the singles the Sazbah found themselve trailing 5-3 with their high point being an 8 Ball clearance by Dave Hall in the last singles frame. The doubles though saw them take 3 out of the 4 frames to draw the match 6-6, a very creditable performance indeed.
Match Drawn
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Rugby Club	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
A With last years champions against one of the teams looking to depose them it should of been a real game to saviour. The singles saw the Ferrets 'B' take a 2-0 lead but by the end of the singles the teams were locked at 4-4. The doubles again saw the Ferrets 'B' take the first frame but the Rugby Club then took the next 2 and it was down to Stuart Cobb and Nigel Holland of the Ferrets 'B' to save the draw, which they did and the teams walked away with an honourable draw.
Match Drawn
Performance of the Week - Engine Inn

Thursday 4th February 2010 - Week 19
An interesting week this with the Legion well out in front but a bye in front can the casing pack close the gap or can the Legion increase their advantage. Things are a bit messy now with 2 Byes but as it stands the Legion I think are just edging it .........
Rugby Club	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	6-2	Doubles	1-3
The Rugby Club seem to be struggling a bit again after the turn around and started slowly against the lifeboat trailing 2-0, but they soon stepped up and finished the singles 6-2 up. The doubles shouls of seen the Rugby Club pushing on but the Lifeboat had different ideas as the took 3 out of 4 frames to run it close,
Rugby Club Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	1-7	Doubles	2-2
The Ferrets 'B' needed to close the gap on the Legion and the Sheaf 'B' stood in their way, well kind of laid down and let them walk all over them as only Graham Rowe of the Sheaf 'B' managed a win in the singles. The doubles though saw the Sheaf 'B' pick themselves up and put up a better fight as the frames were shared and a wee bit of pride was restored.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 9-3
Sazbah	v	Pool Club	Singles	1-7	Doubles	3-1
The Sazbah have been the surprise of this year and have been well worth their lofty league position but they seemed to all have a bad night at the same time or maybe the Pool Club had a good one either way the Pool Club led 7-1 at the end of the singles, only Ezel Errington of the Sazbah with a win. The doubles saw the Pool Club take the first frame but then the Sazbah got it together and took the last 3 frames to make it a comfortable 8-4 Pool Club win.
Pool Club Win 8-4
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	0-4
A Cornish arms derby saw the Cornish 'A' start really well and take out most of the Cornish 'B's big hitters to lead 3-0 but unfortunately they couldn't add to it as the Cornish 'B' dug deep and pulled it back to make it 4-4 going into the doubles. But as we all know if you make a Grizzly angry it will bite you and the doubles saw the Cornish 'B' bite back taking all 4 frames and the match 8-4.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 8-4
Golden Lion	v	British Legion	Singles	1-7	Doubles	1-3
As I've said before leading the League is a tough place to be and the Legion went to the Lion needing a good result to keep the gap in place before they have to sit out and watch what happens. They certainly didn't have any troubles making sure they stayed top as they hammered the Lion 7-1 in the singles with only Edda Probst winning for the Lion. The doubles saw much of the same as they took 3 out of 4 frames to win the match 10-2 and stretch their lead.
British legion Win 10-2
Howards	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
The Sheaf 'A' have been playing well lately and shouls have posed a few problems for the Howards but by the end of the singles the Howards led 5-3. The doubles saw the Howards take the first 3 frames and the match befor the Sheaf 'A' took the last frame.
Howards Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Engine Inn	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
The Ferrets 'A' hosted the Engine Inn and must feel like playing them every week as they stormed the singles 6-2. The doubles saw the Ferrets 'A' ram home their advantage as they took 3 out of 4 frames to win the match 9-3 their 2nd and biggest win of the season.
3 ferrets 'A' Win 9-3
Performance of the Week - 3 Ferrets 'A'

Thursday 21st January 2010 - Week 17
Hopefully now we are back on track after the last few weeks technical problems and the loss of the Queens from the League. So to the League and with 2 Byes every week now it's going to get a bit confusing as to who's clear and who's not but as it stands at the moment the Legion are sitting pretty still unbeaten and 9 points clear......
Lifeboat Inn	v	Engine Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Lifeboat started well enough in this match and carried it on through to the end of the singles where they led 5-3 going into the doubles. The doubles though saw the Engine find some form as they took the first 3 frames to lead 6-5 going into the last doubles but Carl Everson and Chris Hannibal of the Lifeboat managed to steady themselves and rescue a draw after being in the driving seat at the end of the singles.
Match Drawn
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	7-1	Doubles	4-0
Well what can you say about this result the Sheaf 'A' basically took the Ferrets 'A' apart completely the only person on the Ferrets 'A' side to show any resistance is the rock known to all as "Jimbo", who used his 70+ years experience to gain a win for himself.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 11-1
British Legion	v	Howards	Singles	7-1	Doubles	3-1
The Legion went into this game unbeaten and the Howards should of been a threat to that but come the end of the singles the Legion had already won the game as they led 7-1 with only Lee Eastwood of the Howards registering. The doubles saw more of the same from the Legion as they sought to take the maximum advantage over the Ferrets 'B' who had a bye.
British Legion Win 10-2
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Golden Lion	Singles	7-1	Doubles	2-2
The Cornish Arms 'B' followed along the same lines as the Sheaf 'A' and Legion by winning the singles 7-1 against the Lion a very populat singles score this week. The doubles saw the Lion improve slightly as they split the frames with the Cornish 'B'
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 9-3
Pool Club	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	0-0	Doubles	0-0
Match Report to follow
Pool Club Win 10-2
Rugby Club	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
A interesting game this one as the Rugby Club have been in fantastic form of late and to be honest the Sheaf 'B' have been S*%t, easy win for the Rugby Club then !! The Rugby Club found themselves leading 4-1 in the singles before the beer kicked in and the Sheaf 'B' took the last 3 frames to level the match going into the doubles. The doubles saw the Sheaf 'B' really come to life and only Rugby Club captain Peter James and Maurice Francis could win a frame as the Sheaf 'B' took 3 out of 4 frames and the match 7-5.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - Sheaf of Wheat 'B'

Thursday 21st January 2010 - Week 17
After last weeks technical difficulties this week we have a team removed from the League for not fulfilling their fixtures. Unfortunately the Queens Hotel have failed to fulfill their fixtures and under League rules they have been removed but on a brighter not the race for the League Championship is really starting too warm up......
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
The Sheaf 'B' found themselves trailing 2-1 against the Lifeboat before they got it together to make it a 5-3 lead going into the doubles. The doubles saw the Sheaf 'B' take the first 3 frames to secure the match and only Scott Hudson and Chris Tomlinson could register a win for the Lifeboat as they went down 8-4 to the Sheaf 'B'.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 8-4
Sazbah	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
The Sazbah hosted the Ferrets 'B' in a real top of the table clash, and the game didn't disappoint as you couldn't get a fag paper between them in the singles and going into the doubles they were tied at 4-4. The doubles saw the sides locked together again and Aldo Black and Christian Fitzgerald had to hold their nerve in the last frame to secure the draw for the Ferrets 'B'.
Match Drawn
Golden Lion	v	Pool Club	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
The Pool Club can be a bit hit and miss but against the Lion they were definitely a hit as the took the singles 5-3. The doubles saw them take 3 out of 4 frames to win the match 8-4.
Pool Club Win 8-4
Howards	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
Always a close and highly competitve game this one and again the match didn't disappoint the teams swapped frames in the singles and come the beginning of the doubles the sides were level at 4-4. The doubles though saw the Howards make their play as they took the first 3 frames and the match 7-5 in a highly competitive game.
Howards Win 7-5
Engine Inn	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
The Sheaf 'A' took the long journey out to the Engine and by the end of the singles were leading 5-3 and looking good for some more. The doubles saw them stutter slighly before taking the last 3 frames and the match 8-4.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	British Legion	Singles	0-0	Doubles	0-0
Awaiting Match Report
British Legion Win 9-3
Performance of the Week - British Legion

Thursday 14th January 2010 - Week 16
Apologies for the late update but due to very boring technical difficulties I was unable to update the site, these problems have now been rectified so I won't bore you with them any more...... and so to the Pool
Lifeboat Inn	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
The Sheaf 'A' found themselves 3-1 down in the singles befor rallying to make it 4-4 going into the Doubles. The doubles saw the Lifeboat take a decisive lead winning the first 2 frames and the last frame to sneak the match 7-5
Lifeboat Inn Win 7-5
British Legion	v	Engine Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
The Legion start the second half of the season still unbeaten and looking to carry on the run against the Engine, getting off to a good start but not really taking advantage they led 5-3 going into the doubles. The doubles saw a good solid performance as they took 3 out of 4 frames to win 8-4.
British Legion Win 8-4
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
The Cornish 'B' are a bit of the pace and a good result against the 3 Ferrets 'A' would do them the power of good. The singles started well as they led 3-1 and they turned this into a 6-2 lead going into the doubles. The doubles saw them win 3 out of 4 frames to take the match 9-3.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 9-3
Pool Club	v	Howards	Singles	2-6	Doubles	3-1
The Howards came to town and visited the Pool Club and with only Paul Clegg and Martin Phillips registering a win for the Pool Club the Howards marched to a 6-2 lead going into the doubles. The doubles though saw the Pool Club rally and take 3 out of 4 frames to limit the Howards to 7-5, slightly disappointing after the singles performance.
Howards Win 7-5
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
The 3 Ferrets 'B' started well and led 5-1 which they made a 6-2 lead going into the doubles looking for more to consolidate their place at the top of the table. The doubles saw much of the same as the Ferrets 'B' took 3 out of 4 frames to win the match 9-3.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 9-3
Rugby Club	v	Sazbah	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The defending League Champions against the most improved team this year something had to give and the Rugby Club have stared to show their metal in the last few weeks and took the singles 5-3, the highlight for the Sazbah a 8 Ball clearance for Julian Care. The doubles saw the teams share the frames 2-2 giving the Rugby Club a narrow win.
Rugby Club Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - Lifeboat Inn

Thursday 7th January 2010 - Week 15
As we move into the new decade its all to play for with 14 games to go in the race for the prestigious title of League Champions. Some of us have tasted the sweet glory of being Champions others are still trying...........very trying !!!!
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Sazbah	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
This was likely to be a match and a half with two f the liveliest teams in the League meeting each other, and it didn't disappoint. The Singles saw the teams share the frames 4-4 in some close games that were played in the true spirit of the League, it wasn't until the doubles that the Sazbah showed their good form of this year and took the last 3 frames to nick a 7-5 win.
Sazbah Win 7-5
Rugby Club	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	4-0
The Rugby Club being last years Champions have been well out of the title race for weeks but recently seem to have regained their apppetite for the fight and have slowly regained their form. The Cornish 'A' started well taking the first 2 frames but that was it as the Rugby Club then took the next 10 in a comprehensive win.
Rugby Club Win 10-2
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Golden Lion	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
Leading the League is a tough place to be and everyone wants a piece of you, now the hard part starts for the Ferrets 'B', can they hold on and fend off the challenges ? The Lion started well at the Ferrets and found themselves leading 3-1 before the Ferrets stopped the wobble taking the last 4 singles frames to lead 5-3 going into the doubles. The doubles saw the Ferrets take a bit more control and the match by wining 3 out of 4 frames to win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 8-4
Queens Hotel	v	Howards	Singles	0-0	Doubles	0-0
Due to the weather the Queens couldn't make it.
Howards Win 9-0
Pool Club	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
The 3 Ferrets 'A' led 2-1 at the beginning of this match but that was the only time they did lead as the Pool Club quickly slipped into gear and took the match 9-3 only dropping the last doubles frameafter being 2-1 down.
Pool Club Win 9-3
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Engine Inn	Singles	0-0	Doubles	0-0
The Engine where pretty much snowed in and couldn't make it out to play the Cornish Arms 'B'.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 9-0
British Legion	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The Legion are becoming experts at winning 7-5 this season as they extended their unbeaten run, but I fear that they may go unbeaten for a season and miss out if they don't start taking matches by bigger scores !!!!
British Legion Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - Rugby Club

Thursday 17th December 2009 - Week 14
We have reached the Christmas break and its official the 3 Ferrets 'B' are the Christmas No1 and congratulations to the players of the 3 Ferrets 'B', and just a mention for the Golden Lion who are the Christmas Turkey's (by the narrowest of margins). In the last week before Christmas the games were closely contested and the usual contenders are now starting to appear at the top of the table. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a even more Merry New Year ...........
Lifeboat Inn	v	British Legion	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The Legion reached the last game before Christmas unbeaten and a game against the Lifeboat should have been a nice easy fixture just before Christmas. The Lifeboat though put up a good effort and the Legion found themselves leading 5-3 at the end of the singles and needing to push hard in the doubles, the doubles saw the Legion held to a 2-2 but this was enough to gain the Legion their 7th 7-5 win.
British Legion Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The Cornish Arms 'B' visited the erractic Sheaf 'B' and started well and at one point led 4-1 but the singles ended up 5-3 to the Cornish 'B' and work still needed doing in the doubles for the win to be reached. The doubles saw the teams share the frames with the highlight being an 8 ball clearance by Sheaf Landlord Eric Bloxam, but this was enough to give the Cornish 'B' a narrow win.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 7-5
Engine Inn	v	Pool Club	Singles	1-7	Doubles	3-1
The Pool Club took the longest journey in the league and obviously must of enjoyed the ride as they steam rollered the Engine and led 7-1 at the end of the singles. The Doubles though saw a completely different result as the Engine found some form and took 3 out of 4 frames but alas the damage had already been done as the the Pool Club won the match 8-4.
Pool Club Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Queens Hotel	Singles	3-5	Doubles	3-1
The 3 Ferrets 'A' took on the Queens Hotel but found themselves under some pressure as the Queens led 5-1 before the Ferrets 'A' took the last couple of frames to trail 5-3 at the end of the singles. The doubles though saw the Ferrets 'A' take control and win 3 out of 4 frames to force a draw.
Match Drawn
Howards	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	2-2
The 3 Ferrets 'B' with their eye on the top of the table visited the Howards and found themselves leading 3-0 before the Howards managed to get a grip on the game but this was a short lived grip as the Howards found themselves trailing 6-2 at the end of the singles. The doubles saw an improvement from the Howards as they shared the frames and the Ferrets 'B' won 8-4, but although the Ferrets 'B' won their seems to be some controversary over some aspects of their sportmanship.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 8-4
Golden Lion	v	Rugby Club	Singles	1-7	Doubles	2-2
The Rugby Club have slowly manoevered themselves into position over the last few weeks and the game against the Lion was a perfect Christmas pressie, the singles saw the Rugby Club take 7 out of the 8 frames with only Shannon Richards winning for the Lion. The doubles saw the lion fair slightly better as they managed to share the frames, but the Rugby Club ended up winning 9-3 and move themselves into 4th place for Christmas.
Rugby Club Win 9-3
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	7-1	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'B' who to be fair this year have struggled to find their form visited the Cornish 'A' and apart from Tony Richards managed to lose every singles frame as the Cornish 'A' took the singles 7-1, with what what can only be called an over enthusiastic competitive streak. The doubles saw an improvement from the Sheaf 'B' as they shared the frames but the Cornish 'A' took the match with their best win of the season so far but probably their least dignified.
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 9-3
Performance of the Week - Cornish Arms 'A'

Thursday 10th December 2009 - Week 13
With one week to go for the Christmas No1 the Sazbah sit at the top of the pile but they have a bye this week and the 3 Ferrets 'B' only need 3 points to overhaul them. The Legion are still in with a shout and are the only team to so far remain unbeaten but quietly moving up into position are last years Champions the Rugby Club who have shown some of the form, in recent weeks, that won them the title last year ..... and so it starts to become interesting with the Cornish 'B' and Howards also still in touch !!!!!
Sazbah	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
The Sazbah continued their good run of form winning their 7th game in a row and staying top although they were pushed hard and it wasn't until the doubles when they took 3 out of the 4 frames against the Lifeboat did they secure their victory.
Sazbah Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Golden Lion	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'B' welcomed home Richard 'The Sledgehammer' Dorrington and started well taking the singles 5-3 with a win for the 'Sledge' included. The doubles proved to be a bit closer but the 'Sledge' managed another win and but for an unlucky in off in the last frame the Sheaf 'B' could of won by more but still took the game 7-5.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 7-5
Rugby Club	v	Howards	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
On paper this was due to be a close game, but unfortunatelyfor the Howards you don't play on paper, and the Rugby Club raced to a 5-0 lead before Trevor Cochrane stopped the rot. The singles finally ended up 6-2 to the Rugby Club and the doubles started well for the Howards as they took the first frame but then the Rugby Club stepped in taking the next 3 frames and the match 9-3.
Rugby Club Win 9-3
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	8-0	Doubles	3-1
The 3 ferrets 'B' pulled off a predictable win against the 3 Ferrets'A' taking all 8 singles and all but one doubles frame to win, by what was by all accounts a bad tempered match 11-1.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 11-1
Queens Hotel	v	Engine Inn	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
The Queens entertained Engine and started well taking a 2-0 lead but this was short lived and by the end of the singles the Engine led 5-3. The doubles saw the Engine push home their advantage and win the match 8-4
Engine Inn Win 8-4
Pool Club	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
In a very close game the Pool Club and Sheaf 'A' couldn't be seperated in the Singles as they drew 4-4 at the beginning of the doubles. The Doubles though saw the Sheaf 'A' take control as they took 3 out of 4 frames and the match 7-5.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 7-5
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	British Legion	Singles	3-5	Doubles	2-2
By far the most interesting match of the week with the always there and therabouts Cornish 'B' taking on the new improved British Legion. With the Legion still unbeaten this would prove to be a good test and at the end of the singles they were well on the way to passing as they led 5-3. The doubles proved to be just as close as they shared the frames and took the match 7-5. At some point soon the Legion are really gonna cane a team and at that point look out.....
British Legion Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - Rugby Club

Thursday 3rd December 2009 - Week 12
An interesting week in the League with the Sazbah making a real play for the Christmas number 1, and the Legion continuing their winning streak (11 weeks now without a loss). Also sneaking back into the picture are the 3 Ferrets 'B', Rugby Club and Howards........
Lifeboat Inn	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
The Cornish 'B' started well against the Lifeboat going 2-0 up but then Carl Everson had an 8 Ball clearance for the Lifeboat which seemed to inspire his team as they battled back to be level at 4-4 going into the doubles. The doubles started well with Jayson Horrod of the Lifeboat completeing an 8 Ball clearance in the first frame, but this just seemed to spark the Cornish 'B' into action as theytook the next 3 frames and the match 7-5.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 7-5
British Legion	v	Pool Club	Singles	6-2	Doubles	1-3
The Legion were looking to keep their unbeaten run going against the Pool Club and took control of the match in the singles leading 6-2 going into the doubles. With the match virtually safe there was a chance for some points to be added but alas for the Legion the Pool Club took 3 of the 4 frames to keep them to a 7-5 win.
British Legion Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Queens Hotel	Singles	8-0	Doubles	3-1
The Sheaf of Wheat 'A' are a bit erratic this season but the singles seemed to go steady enough against the Queens as they took all the frames to lead 8-0, even hop a long Foster managed a win !!! The doubles saw pretty much more of the same as the Sheaf 'A' took the match 11-1 with only Colin Price and Jaz Ross registering a win for the Queens.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 11-1
Engine Inn	v	3 ferrets 'B'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	0-4
The 3 ferrets 'B' needed a result against the Engine to regain some ground at the top after falling away a little over the last couple of weeks. The singles saw them take 6 frames but the doubles was even better as they had a full house taking all 4 frames and the match 10-2.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 10-2
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Rugby Club	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
The Rugby Club had a bit of a shock at the start of this game as they fell 2-0 behind, but by the end of the singles they had turned it around to a 5-3 lead. The doubles saw them fair better again as they took 3 out of 4 frames to win the match 8-4.
Rugby Club Win 8-4
Howards	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	2-2
Things started well for the Sheaf 'B' as they took the first frame against the Howards but only Brian Ashwin took another for them as the Howards took the singles 6-2 with some nice Pool. The doubles saw the Howards start strong but the Sheaf 'B' showed a mere glimmer of form as they took the last 2 frames to keep the score to 8-4.
Howards Win 8-4
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Sazbah	Singles	2-6	Doubles	1-3
The Sazbah have been the surprise outfit so far this year and with 2 weeks to go until Christmas sit at the top of the table and had a difficult trip to the Cornish 'A'. They have even given me some information on the way they are playing...let me give you an example and I quote " Guggs aka the Pink Leopard spawns a win", so they sound like they are also having fun and must of enjoyed this fairly comfortable win against the Cornish 'A'
Sazbah Win 9-3
Performance of the Week - Lifeboat Inn (For two 8 Balls)

Thursday 26th November 2009 - Week 11
Apologies for the late update this week but been kind of busy and haven't been able to get to it until now. Anyway here goes..... The Sazbah have made a play to be the Christmas number 1 as they hammered the Lion 12=.-0 but the others are still hot on their heels........
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The Lifeboat started well enough against the Cornish 'A' leading 2-0 but by the end of the singles that lead had been turned into a 5-3 lead for the Cornish 'A'. The doubles saw the teams share the frames which was enough to give the Cornish 'A' a 7-5 win.
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 7-5
Sazbah	v	Golden Lion	Singles	8-0	Doubles	4-0
The second 12-0 of the season against the Lion.... thumping display by the Sazbah, could they be the real deal?
Sazbah Win 12-0
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
The Ferrets 'A' visited the Sheaf 'B' and started well leading 4-1 before the Sheaf 'B' got their act together and took the next 4 games to end the singles 5-3 in the lead. The doubles proved to be a lot more succesful for the Sheaf 'B' as they took 3 out of the 4 frames and the match 8-4.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 8-4
Rugby Club	v	Engine Inn	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
The Rugby Club found themselves trailing 3-1 to the Engine at home before finding some form and levelling the game at 4-4 by the end of the singles. The doubles proved to be more productive for the Rugby Club as they took 3 out of 4 frames and the match 7-5.
Rugby Club Win 7-5
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
In an extremely tight game both sides traded frames through the singles to end up 4-4and set up quite a tussle for the doubles. The doubles saw the Sheaf 'A' take the first 2 frames to lead 6-4 requiring one of the remaining frames to win the match, but the Ferrets 'B' dug deep and managed to scrape the last 2 frames and salvage a draw.
Match Drawn
Queens Hotel	v	British Legion	Singles	2-6	Doubles	1-3
A away game that the Legion really enjoyed by all accounts as they took the singles with a comfortable 6-2 scoreline and then the doubles 3-1. By all accounts they also had some fun with the captain of the Queens who apparently dislikes the new rules.
British Legion Win 9-3
Pool Club	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
On paper 2 fairly evenly matched teams, which proved to be the case in the singles as they shared the frames 4-4 before moving onto the doubles. The doubles saw the Cornish 'B' up a gear as they took the last 3 frames to win the match 7-5.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - Sazbah

Thursday 19th November 2009 - Week 10
Things are really starting too hot up as we approach Christmas and the race for the Christmas No1 and the Christmas Turkey's are on.There are 5 teams in with a shout at the moment for the No 1 spot and 2 or 3 in it for the Turkey's but their could be some twists and turns along the way.
Lifeboat Inn	v	Pool Club	Singles	1-7	Doubles	2-2
The Pool Club took the short walk along the front to the Lifeboat and proceeded to smash their way through the singles, by the end of the singles the Lifeboat looked like they needed rescuing as only Rob Stevens registered a win for them. The doubles saw an improvement from the Lifeboat as they managed to share the frames 2-2 but ended losing the match 9-3.
Pool Club Win 9-3
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Queens Hotel	Singles	6-2	Doubles	4-0
The Cornish 'B' haven't really found form so far this season but they are there and there abouts, the Queens found them too hot too handle as they waltzed to a 6-2 lead at the end of the singles. The doubles saw them get even more ruthless as they took all 4 frames in the doubles to win the match 10-2.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 10-2
British Legion	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
The match of the week without question as the unbeaten Legion took on the 3 Ferrets 'B', Davey Park managed to keep his unbeaten run going before the Ferrets 'B' took a 3-1 lead. The Legion countered and by the end of the singles you couldn't fit a fag paper between them as the sat level at 4-4. The doubles were close too and Richard Goldesmith and Shaun Care had to hold their nerve and win the last frame to earn a hard fought draw for the Legion.
Match Drawn
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Rugby Club	Singles	1-7	Doubles	0-4
Max Davies opened up for the Sheaf 'A' winning the first frame, then Ricky Chilton had an 8 Ball clearance for the Rugby Club and from that point the Rugby Club didn't look back as they ripped their way through the Sheaf 'A' taking all the remaining frames and the match.
Rugby Club Win 11-1
Engine Inn	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
The Sheaf 'B' took the long journey to the Engine only to find themselves 3-1 down with some nice shots being played by the Engine, especially by Sheila York who had a very nice clearance to win her frame. The Sheaf 'B' knuckled down though and by the end of the singles found themselves 4-4. The doubles saw the Engine start well again but the Sheaf 'B' took 3 out of the 4 frames to sneak the match narrowly 7-5.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 7-5
Howards	v	Sazbah	Singles		Doubles
Awaiting Match Report.
Sazbah Win 7-5
Golden Lion	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	1-7	Doubles	3-1
The Cornish 'A' have been going along nicely thankyou in recent weeks and at the Golden Lion found themselves leading 7-1 at the end of the singles with only Mark Emes of the Lion winning a frame. the doubles though saw the Lion get their act together as they took 3 out of the 4 frames but alas this was only enough to limit the Cornish 'A' to a 8-4 win.
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 8-4
Performance of the Week - Sazbah

Thursday 12th November 2009 - Week 9
Golden Lion	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	1-7	Doubles	3-1
Really a game of two halves as the Lifeboat dominated the singles with only Lion captain Ruth O'Shea registering a win for the Lion. The doubles proved to be different as the Lion found some form and took the first 3 frames, but by then it was too late as the Lifeboat had already done the damage.
Lifeboat Inn Win 8-4
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Howards	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
The Howards seem to be one of the form teams this year and a visit to the Cornish 'A' shouldn't have been too much trouble for them but at the end of the singles it was 4-4, with the 7 game unbeaten run of Dave Black also coming to an end. The Doubles saw the Howards take control as they took the first 3 frames too sneakj the match 7-5.
Howards Win 7-5
Sazbah	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	3-1
The Sazbah seem to be holding their early season form and could be an outsider for this years title, with the Ferrets 'A' visiting the Sazbah could look to climb even higher into nosebleed territory. At the end of the singles it was still in the balance as they held a narrow 5-3 lead, but after a small scare they took 3 out of the 4 doubles frame to end comfortable winners.
Sazbah Win 8-4
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	2-2
In a rather bad tempered and unsporting clash between the two Sheaf teams it can only be said that if this was a football match the majority of the Sheaf 'A' side would be playing for Argentina and claiming if the ref didn't see it then it was the hand of God. One of the more sporting games was a clash between Roger Davies and Brian Ashwin which Roger managed to win with probably the best pool of the night. The return match in March could be one for the calender as there could well be some fireworks on that night.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 8-4
Rugby Club	v	British Legion	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
This was probably the biggest test of the Legion's unbeaten start to the season, and after the singles the game was poised at 4-4. The doubles started well for the Legion winning the first 2 then the Rugby Club took the next and it was all down to the last frame for a draw or win. Steve Mawdsley and Mark Williams took to the table and if reports are correct Steve played some superb defensive shots to gain the advantage as they took the frame and the match 7-5.
British Legion Win 7-5
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	3-1
The Ferrets 'B' came down to earth with a bump in the singles in this game as the Cornish 'B' went about taking a 6-2 lead into the doubles. But credit where credit is due as they fought back taking the next 3 doubles frames before Peter Hart and Mike Holden took the last for the Cornish 'B' to win the match 7-5.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 7-5
Queens Hotel	v	Pool Club	Singles	3-5	Doubles	3-1
The Pool Club have been a wee bit off colour the last few weeks and a game against the Queens should have been just the tonic and at the end of the singles they led 5-3 and were poised to push home the advantage. The doubles though seemed to cause a problem as the Queens rallied to take 3 out of the 4 frames to level the match 6-6. Just a quick mention for Dave Squires of the Queens who continued his 8 game unbeaten run in this match and is joint top in the singles wins competition.
Match Drawn
Performance of the Week - British Legion

Thursday 5th November 2009 - Week 8
Lifeboat Inn	v	Queens Hotel	Singles		Doubles
Report to follow
Unknown Result
Pool Club	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
After taking the top spot last week the Ferrets 'B' were looking to stretch their lead but found the Pool Club a harder nut to crack than some of their previous opponents. The singles ended up 4-4 and the ferrets'B' had to take the last frame to avoid a defeat.
Game Drawn
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Rugby Club	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
Last years top two faced each other again and there was little between them as the Cornish 'B took an early lead and the Rugby Club pulled it back to 4-4 at the end of the singles. The doubles saw the Cornish 'B' take control as they took 3 out of the 4 frames and the match 7-5
Cornish 'B' Win 7-5
British Legion	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	4-0
The Legion look like they mean buisness this year as they rolled out their big guns for the clash with the Sheaf 'B' including a former Sheaf 'B' player who shall remain nameless (but we know were you live and work). The match started and after 4 frames was even at 2-2 but alas for the Sheaf 'B' they only managed one more frame as the Legion got into gear and took the match comfortably.
British Legion Win 9-3
Engine Inn	v	Sazbah	Singles		Doubles
Match Postponed due to Firework display.
Sazbah awarded 9-0 Win
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	0-4
The Ferrets 'A' welcomed the Cornish Arms 'A' and things got off to an even start as they shared the singles frames to end up 4-4. The doubles proved to be a complete contrast as the Cornish 'A' found some form and took all four frames and the match 8-4.
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 8-4
Howards	v	Golden Lion	Singles	8-0	Doubles	4-0
Not alot to say about this game apart from the Howards totally took the Lion apart to win 12-0 the first of the season by any team, a result that has catapulted them to the top of the table.
Howards Win 12-0
Performance of the Week - Howards

Thursday 29th October 2009 - Week 7
Howards	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	6-2	Doubles	2-2
The Howarrds took control of this game very early on and held a commanding lead going into the singles. where to their credit the Lifeboat held it to a 2-2 frame count.
Howards Win 8-4
Golden Lion	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	3-1
A match of two halves with the Ferrets dominating the singles and the Lion fighting back to win the doubles, but alas for the Lion it was too little too late.
3 Ferrets 'A' Win 7-5
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Engine Inn	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
The Engine don't travel too well normally and it didn't look like things were going too change this week as they trailed 5-3 in the singles. The doubles though saw the Engine inspired and they took all 4 doubles frames and sneaked the match 7-5.
Engine Inn Win 7-5
Sazbah	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
If there was a trophy for most improved team then the Sazbah would definitely be leading the way this year as they stormed to a 6-2 lead against the Sheaf 'A' who offered little resistance to the onslaught. The doubles saw some improvement for the Sheaf 'A' as they split the doubles frames.
Sazbah Win 8-4
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Sheaf 'B' seem to be starting to find a little form in the last couple of weeks and against the Cornish 'B' won the last 3 singles frames to lead 5-3. The doubles proved to be their undoing as they struggled to contain the Cornish 'B' who stepped their game up and took 3 out of 4 frames to the draw.
Game Drawn
Rugby Club	v	Pool Club	Singles	6-2	Doubles	1-3
Against a back drop of controversey over the table this match saw the Rugby Club win 5 singles frames in a row to lead 6 - 2 going into the doubles. Even with the controversey and adverse conditions though the Pool Club fought back to take the last 3 doubles and close the gap to a narrow 7-5 victory for the Rugby Club.
Rugby Club Win 7-5
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Queens Hotel	Singles	7-1	Doubles	4-0
The Ferrets 'B' seem to be getting stronger but judging by their opposition or should I say lack of it this week could just be a freak result, only captain Dave Squire of the Queens managed to register a win as the Queens crashed to another defeat this one their heaviest of the season.
3 ferrets 'B' Win 11-1
Performance of the Week - Engine Inn

Thursday 22nd October 2009 - Week 6
Lifeboat Inn	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	1-7	Doubles	1-3
The Ferrets 'B' are getting excited and have set their sights high, already they are talking winning leagues and if they continue getting results like this then maybe it's a possibilty. Only Scott Hudson could take a singles frame for the Lifeboat and with Matt Harry and Carl Everson the only doubles team to back him up the Lifeboat suffered a very heavy loss.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 10-2
Queens Hotel	v	Rugby Club	Singles	3-5	Doubles	0-4
The Rugby Club have started very sluggishly this season maybe a hangover from their League title last season, they really need to get into the groove now before the leading teams get to much of an advantage. The Rugby boys seemed to get stronger as the game went on by taking all 4 doubles frames.
Rugby Club Win 9-3
Pool Club	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
Two sides looking to improve on last year and after a controversial first frame things settled down and frames were swapped up to the end of the singles. The doubles saw the Pool Club take control and win 3 out of 4 frames with special note to a very nice clearance by Lee Tacagni in the doubles.
Pool Club Win 7-5
British Legion	v	Sazbah	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
The Legion are the only team that have not lost or drawn so far this season and when they found themselves trailing 4-2 to the Sazbah at home that record must have been in danger of coming to an end. It just shows that this year the Legion may just have what it takes as they took the next 5 frames and the match to continue their good start to the season.
British Legion Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Sheaf 'A' have also started this season well and after the singles led this game 5-3 and looked like they may just go on to register a good win. The Cornish 'A' though hadn't read the script and took 3 out of the 4 frames to drag the game back to a draw and dent the confidence of the Sheaf 'A' a bit.
Game Drawn
Engine Inn	v	Golden Lion	Singles	6-2	Doubles	2-2
The Engine haven't started too well and needed a good result to get their season going, and the Lion obviously don't travel too well as they found themselves 6-2 down. The doubles saw the Lion improve a bit as they shared the frames but the Engine had already done enough and took the game.
Engine Inn Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Howards	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
The Ferrets 'A' have struggled so far this season and the Howards would look to take full advantage and get some good points. The game though saw the singles finish even and the doubles also shared leaving the game drawn and the Howards disappointed not too have taken more points.
Drawn Game
Performance of the Week - British Legion

Thursday 15th October 2009 - Week 5
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	1-7	Doubles	2-2
The Lifeboat made short work of the Ferrets with ony Ferrets captain Stuart Kennerley registering a win for the Ferrets as the Lifeboat led 7-1. The doubles saw a slight improvement for the Ferrets as they shared the frames 2-2.
Lifeboat Inn Win 9-3
Howards	v	Engine Inn	Singles	7-1	Doubles	2-2
This was a repeat of the first game with Captain Tim Poole the only Engine player to score a win in the singles and again an improvement to share the frames in the doubles.
Howards Win 9-3
Pool Club	v	Sazbah	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
A close game all round this one with the singles drawn and the doubles also shared and by all accounts some controversey included.
Drawn Game
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	British Legion	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
The Legion continue their good start to the season but only just as they carried their unbeaten record for another week but only just as they took 3 out of the 4 doubles frames to edge the match 7-5
British Legion Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Queens Hotel	Singles	5-3	Doubles	4-0
The Sheaf 'B' bounced back after their hammering last week and took little time in establishing a 5-3 lead in the singles. The doubles proved to be vintage Sheaf 'B' as they took all the frames and displayed some nifty footwork and killer shots in the doubles.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 9-3
Sazbah	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
AThe Sazbah have started really well this season but were bought back down to earth with a bump as the Cornish 'B' came visiting. The Cornish 'B' took both the singles and the doubles to win the match with a comfortable 8-4 victory.
Cornish Arms Win 8-4
Rugby Club	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
Last years Champions are finding it hard this year to get themselves going but took a slender 5-3 lead into the doubles against the Ferrets 'B'. The doubles saw the Ferrets pull it back taking 3 out of the 4 frames with the help of an 8 Ball clearance by Kevin Roberts to draw the match
Drawn Game
Performance of the Week - Lifeboat Inn

Thursday 8th October 2009 - Week 4
Lifeboat Inn	v	Rugby Club	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
The Rugby Club have had a slow start to the season and this game was no different as they went 2-1 down before battling back to a 4-4 draw in the singles. The doubles saw them get their act together as only Oli Reeve and Scott Hudson of the Lifebboat managed a win and the Rugby Club sneaked the match.
Rugby Club Win 7-5
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	0-8	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'B' have had some interesting games over the last couple of seasons but this one had to be the strangest, with the combination of some very poor play and the Ferrets 'B' playing well and taking their chances it ended up 8-0 to the Ferrets 'B' at the end of the singles. Beer couldn't even be blamed for the poor showing but the doubles saw the meerest hint of improvement as the teams split the frames to give the Ferrets 'B' an impressive 10-2 win, may I add with the help of a very good if not the best scottish referee the League has probably seen.
Ferrets 'B' Win 10-2
Pool Club	v	Sazbah	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
No one seems to have given the Sazbah a second look but they have sneaked a few nice results this year a 7-5 away win against the Pool Club is certainly one of them. The only highlight for the Pool Club an 8 Ball clearance by Lee Tacagni in the singles.
Sazbah Win 7-5
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	4-0
For those of you who have played over the last few years you will know that this was always one of the top games of the season but with the Cornish 'A' now having a completely different line up maybe it wouldn't have the same grit about it. Well how wrong could you be the Cornish 'B' had to dig deep and shovel their way out of the brown stuff and win all the doubles frames to take a very close game 7-5.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 7-5
British Legion	v	Golden Lion	Singles	6-2	Doubles	3-1
The Legion continue their good start to the season and move back to the top with a routine win against the Lion who to be fair where never really in it at any stage.
British Legion Win 9-3
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Howards	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Howards found themselves trailing 4-0 in this one before they got it together to drag it back to a respectable 3-5 at the endof the singles. The doubles though saw them finish the comeback as they squared the match.
Drawn Game
Engine Inn	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	6-2	Doubles	4-0
The Ferrets 'A' haven't travelled well for years and with the longest trip of the season out to the Engine it showed. Fair play to the Engine who took full advantage and came oh so close to the performance of the week.
Engine Inn Win 10-2
Performance of the Week - 3 Ferrets 'B'

Thursday 1st October 2009 - Week 3
Engine Inn	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles		Doubles
Match Report to come.
Lifeboat Inn Win 9-3
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	0-4
The Sheaf 'A' have started this season well and are desperate to keep it going after demolishing the Ferrets 'A' and taking top spot in the League. Only Jimbo Berry and Ashley Smedley could offer any resistance for the Ferrets 'A' in a very one sided game.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 10-2
Howards	v	British Legion	Singles		Doubles
Match Report to come.
British Legion Win 8-4
Golden Lion	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	2-6	Doubles	1-3
As happens most years the Cornish 'B' have slipped quietly into gear and taken points in all their games and once again will be there or there abouts when it comes to the shake up. The Lion offered little resistance even at home as the well oiled machine has started to pick up speed.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 9-3
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	Pool Club	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
The Pool Club have been together as a team probably longer than most of the other teams in the league and its starting to show as they have started really well this season. A good result away from home with a good solid display all round.
Pool Club Win 8-4
Sazbah	v	Queens Hotel	Singles	6-2	Doubles	4-0
A new team last year the Sazbah have really found their form this season and the Queens found themselves on the wrong end of a heavy defeat with only Dave Squires and Marcus Downs for the Queens registering wins.
Sazbah Win 10-2
Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	v	Rugby Club	Singles	4-4	Doubles	1-3
A bottom of the table clash this as both teams have had a bye in the first 2 weeks, and last years League Champions have started slowly but at the end of the singles it was 4-4 with some very good games. The doubles saw the Rugby Club take control winning the first 3 frames but the Sheaf 'B' rolled out their secret weapon for the last frame and Michelle Sheils mad the difference as the Sheaf 'B' took the last frame to make it 7-5 to the Rugby Club.
Rugby Club Win 7-5
Performance of the Week - Sazbah

Thursday 24th September 2009 - Week 2
Lifeboat Inn	v	Sheaf of Wheat 'B'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
After the disappointment of having no game on week 1 the Sheaf 'B' fired into action against the Lifeboat taking an early advantage and held on through the game. Once again the captain was disappointed with the performance of some of his players one comes to mind but he will rename nameless for the time being.
Sheaf of Wheat 'B' Win 8-4
3 Ferrets 'B'	v	Sazbah	Singles	5-3	Doubles	1-3
The Ferrets 'B started well and took control of the singles and were looking good going into the doubles but the Sazbah dug deep and pulled it round in the doubles and fought back to earn a well deserved draw.
Drawn Game
Queens Hotel	v	Cornish Arms 'A'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	0-4
The game started with the Queens taking an early advantage but the Cornish 'A' rallied to end the singles level, and then they piled on the pressure to take all the doubles frames and end up comfortable winners.
Cornish Arms 'A' Win 8-4
Pool Club	v	Golden Lion	Singles	4-4	Doubles	4-0
The Pool Club are looking strong this year but the Lion gave them a fright and held them to 4-4 in the singles, but the doubles proves a different story as the Pool Club took all 4 frames and the match 8-4
Pool Club Win 8-4
Cornish Arms 'B'	v	Howards	Singles	3-5	Doubles	2-2
Always a closely contested match between these two and this game proved to be no different as the Howards force the pace in the singles and took them 5-3, once again the doubles were close and the sides split the frames but this was enough for the Howards to take the match.
Howards Win 7-5
British Legion	v	3 Ferrets 'A'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
After last weeks powerful start away from home the Legion found themselves trailing 4-2 in the singles before their final 2 players Richard Goldsmith and Steve Mawdsley drew them level at 4-4. The Doubles saw the Legion fair slightly better as they took 3 out of the 4 frames to narrowly sneak the match.
British Legion Win 7-5
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Engine Inn	Singles	6-2	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'A' found their range early in this one leading 6-2 at the end of the singles but the Engine found some form in the doubles to hold them 2-2 and stop it from being a runaway win.
Game Drawn
Performance of the Week - 3 Ferrets 'A'

Thursday 17th September 2009 - Week 1
Sheaf of Wheat 'A'	v	Lifeboat Inn	Singles	5-3	Doubles	2-2
The Sheaf 'A' started the season with a win, this year sees a new look Sheaf 'A' after the disappointment of their final game hammering by the Sheaf 'B'.
Sheaf of Wheat 'A' Win 7-5
Engine Inn	v	British Legion	Singles	2-6	Doubles	1-3
Over the last few seasons the Legion have developed into a srong side and this year have added even more fire power as this opening day win shows.
British Legion Win 9-3
3 Ferrets 'A'	v	Cornish Arms 'B'	Singles	3-5	Doubles	1-3
Another season and another good start from the Cornish 'B' away from home. Can they win the the League title back this year after missing out for a couple of years...... I think this year might be a tough one.
Cornish Arms 'B' Win 8-4
Howards	v	Pool Club	Singles	4-4	Doubles	2-2
Two good teams that will start the season fancying themselves to do well and the fact they couldn't be split in both singles and doubles shows they will both be in the mix.
Drawn Game
Golden Lion	v	Queens Hotel	Singles	4-4	Doubles	3-1
Always a closely contested match as the rivalry between the 2 neighbours is always fierce, this time home table advantage paid off as the Lion pairing of Alex and Kevin sneaked the last doubles to take the match on the last frame.
Golden Lion Win 7-5
Cornish Arms 'A'	v	3 Ferrets 'B'	Singles	4-4	Doubles	0-4
Two new teams for this season found themselves playing each other on the first day. The Cornish full of new names and the Ferrets with some infamous characters from recent seasons but it took the doubles to separate the sides when the Ferrets took all 4 frames to end up comfortable winners.
3 Ferrets 'B' Win 8-4
Sazbah	v	Rugby Club	Singles	6-2	Doubles	0-4
Last year's Champions suffered a first game hangover as they found themselves trailing 6-2 but like the Champions they are they dug deep and took all the doubles frames to claw back a draw. The Sazbah though are looking strong with a solid singles performance.
Game Drawn
Performance of the Week - British Legion

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