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Wednesday 12th May 2010
Coneysthorpe ‘A’ are still celebrating after winning the York & District League division one championship for the first time in the club’s history. They remained undefeated throughout the season and pipped big rivals Sessions ‘A’ by just four points in a thrilling contest to lift the title. Coneysthorpe won 26 and drew one of their 27 matches, with 230 sets for and 40 against. Sessions won 24, drew one and lost two but remained close with 226 sets won and 44 lost. Coneysthorpe, who were already members of the Ryedale Table Tennis League, joined the York & District League in the mid-1970s, with their subsequent development owing much to the enthusiasm and inspiration of founder the late Terry Adams. At one time Coneysthorpe had three teams in the York & District League, with ‘A’ and ‘B’ sides playing at Swinton Reading Rooms and the ‘C’ team at Coneysthorpe Village Hall. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams remain and, despite playing at Swinton, keep the Coneysthorpe name. Both are in division one. Coneysthorpe ‘A’s successful players are Scarborough-based duo Martin Lowe, who won 72 of his 75 sets, and Ashley Hodgson, who won 71 of 78, along with Norton’s Joel Wright, who won 49 of 69.
Saturday 8th May 2010
Sessions A dismissed Bootham A 9-1 in Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League, but it was not enough to stop Coneysthorpe A sealing the title for the first time in the club’s history, as they overcame a determined Railway A 6-4, with Martin Lowe winning his singles. Shepherds A edged out Bootham A 6-4 with James Atkins in top form. Tim Ang was unbeaten but University A went down 6-4 to Holgate B.
There was a dramatic conclusion to the relegation battle in Division Two. Needing three points to avoid relegation, Holgate D trailed 7-2 against Holgate C, but won the doubles to guarantee safety. Ed Wardman and John Eastwood won their singles, though they crashed 9-1 to Bootham C, for whom Mike Cooper and Dave Rawlings shone. Rawlings also guided his side to a 7-3 win over Shepherds B, and Railway B defeated Bootham B by the same margin thanks to Luke Blackburn.
Bootham D won promotion to Division Two as they edged out Champions Shepherds C, with Richard Collyer the star. Shepherds C had earlier whitewashed Railway D, while BT B and Aviva A drew. Despite Steve Potter winning his singles, it was not enough to help Holgate E to a win over Shepherds E as they too drew, though they went down 6-4 to Shepherds D.
In Division Four, Railway G overcame Holgate G 7-3. Steve Wands helped a two man Holgate F to a draw with Railway E.
Saturday 1st May 2010
With one match to go, Coneysthorpe A look poised to win the Division One title in the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League, after a whitewash of relegated Railway B and Bootham A. Martin Lowe, Ashley Hodgson and Joel Wright were all in top form. Sessions A trail by seven points despite Rich Moss and Mick Wilcockson being unbeaten as they thumped Coneysthorpe B, 9-1. John Farmery and Graham Hatfield guided Holgate A to a 7-3 win over Railway B.
In Division Two, BT A gave themselves a chance of avoiding the drop as they beat NEDL/Bootham 7-3, thanks to a maximum haul from Howard Broadbent. Mike Robinson was undefeated but it was not enough to prevent Sessions B going down 6-4 to second placed Bootham B. Shepherds B beat a two man NEDL/Bootham 9-1.
Bootham D remain second in Division Three after drawing with BT B. Richard Collyer was unbeaten. Gary Neads did well as Champions Shepherds C overcame their D team, 8-2.
Railway F are the Champions of Division Four after an emphatic 9-1 win over a two man Railway E, and an 8-2 victory at Railway G where Lewis McCarthy and Nathan Taylor shone. Aviva B are promoted after first dismissing Holgate G 9-1, with veterans Howard Lewis and Dennis Chatterton leading the way, and then overcoming Hartrigg Oaks 6-4, Lewis once again doing well as he edged out Ray Holroyd deuce in the final game. Holroyd had earlier won his singles but it was not enough to prevent a win for Sessions C, 7-3. Keith Hood led Holgate F to a win over Railway G by the same score.
Saturday 24th April 2010
Sessions A continue to lead Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League but their lead is only four points after an 8-2 win over Holgate A, with Rich Moss and Mick Wilcockson unbeaten. Coneysthorpe A are the chasers and they have a game in hand, maintaining their challenge with whitewashes of their B team and Holgate A. Holgate B thumped relegated Railway B 9-1 with Mick Kenyon and Alfie Potter doing well.
Railway C are confirmed as champions of Division Two although they went down narrowly to Holgate C who still have a chance of promotion thanks to John Flintoft. The champions dismissed BT A 9-1 with good performances from Tim Smith and Luke Blackburn, and Jake McCarthy, playing up from Division Four, picked up two fine wins. They also overcame Shepherds B 8-2. Holgate C were decisive 9-1 winners at NEDL/Bootham who are relegated, Ed Wardman undefeated. Mike Robinson and Terry Nicholson guided Sessions B to a narrow win over Shepherds B, but Dave Hough was the hero in another narrow success over BT A. He won his three singles by the tightest possible margin, and assisted in a crucial doubles win. Dave Rawlings was in top form as Bootham C beat Holgate D 7-3.
In Division Three, Bootham D’s 8-2 win over a depleted Shepherds D keeps them in a promotion spot, while champions, Shepherds C dismissed Shepherds E 9-1, with the losers relegated. John Graham turned in a terrific performance as his three wins helped Shepherds D to a narrow win over Aviva A. BT B overcame Railway D 8-2 with Bill Carter and Jim Stevenson doing well.
Nathan Taylor helped Division Four leaders Railway F to a narrow win over Holgate F, while Aviva B are in a promotion place after an 8-2 win over Railway G.
Saturday 10th April 2010
Sessions A continue to lead Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League, but they dropped three points to Holgate B despite Rich Moss not dropping a game. Coneysthorpe A are chasing hard in second though, and they whitewashed Holgate A, Martin Lowe, Ashley Hodgson and Joel Wright successful. James Atkins guided Shepherds A to a draw with Coneysthorpe B, while Jon Wooldridge shone though his Bootham A went down 7-3 to Railway A.
Ady McClaren was impressive as Bootham B consolidated their second place in Division Two in a 7-3 win over Holgate D. Bootham C beat NEDL/Bootham 7-3.
Holgate E are making a late bid for promotion from Division Three and they hammered rivals Aviva A 8-2, with Graham Hood earning a call up for the ‘C’ team, and Steve Potter also in top form. BT B edged out Shepherds E.
Steve Wands was too good for Railway G when Holgate F cruised to an 8-2 success in Division Four, while Chris Megone claimed the scalp of Ray Holroyd as Railway E derailed Hartrigg Oaks 6-4.
Saturday 3rd April 2010
Coneysthorpe A dropped three points to Holgate B, as they lost ground at the top of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League. Martin Lowe and Ashley Hodgson were unbeaten. Sessions A still lead after a whitewash of Railway B. Paul Robertson and Richard Crowther saw Railway A to a 7-3 win over Coneysthorpe B, and Robertson was again undefeated as they edged out Holgate A. A terrific performance from Dave Simpson, playing up from Division Two, winning his three singles, ensured Shepherds A overcame Holgate A 6-4.
In Division Two, Ed Wardman, John Flintoft and John Eastwood were unbeaten as Holgate C whitewashed BT A, who are now in a relegation spot after going down to Bootham B, 8-2, Gareth Bryning undefeated. Mike Robinson steered Sessions B to a narrow win over Holgate C. Railway C confirmed their promotion with a 7-3 win over Bootham C as Tim Smith had a good night.
Shepherds C are confirmed as champions of Division Three after first thumping Holgate E, 8-2, Paul Kozyra and Mick Surtees winning their singles, and they then beat BT A 7-3, although Jim Stevenson turned in his best performance of the season for the losers. Bootham D remain in second spot despite losing a tight contest with Aviva A, whose Matty Graham was in fine form. Steve Long guided Shepherds D to a narrow win over Railway D.
Division Four leaders Railway F were held to a draw by Bootham E, as Pete Corner maintained his unbeaten record, and he was also in good form as the Conservative Club went down 6-4 to Holgate F. Aviva B remain in second though after thumping Sessions C, 8-2, veterans Howard Lewis and Dennis Chatterton too much for the opposition. Chris Megone, Mike Dinsdale and John Mothersill were decisive 10-0 winners over Holgate G, though three of the sets were decided by the minimum margin. Ray Holroyd tried his best but it wasn’t enough to prevent Hartrigg Oaks being chopped down by Holgate F, 6-4.
Saturday 27th March 2010
In Division One, Sessions A thumped University A, 9-1, with Richard Moss and Mick Wilcockson unbeaten. Bootham A drew with Coneysthorpe B. Dave Lamb was in good form as Shepherds A overcame Railway B 6-4.
In Division Two, John Temple ensured Holgate D overcame BT A 7-3 in their relegation clash, but they were then beaten 6-4 by bottom team NEDL/Bootham, who picked up their first win of the season thanks to Dave Quinlan. Gareth Bryning saw Bootham B to a 7-3 win over Shepherds B. Rich Harrison guided Bootham C to an 8-2 success against Sessions B.
In Division Three, Richard Collyer was in tenacious form as he helped Bootham D draw with Holgate E, winning his three singles, two by the minimum margin. David Atkinson and Steve Long saw Shepherds D to a 9-1 win over their ‘E’ team. Aviva A edged out Railway D with Ernest Omane-Kodie leading the way.
In Division Four Pete Corner and Jan Suchecki helped Bootham E win 8-2 at Railway G.
Saturday 20th March 2010
Coneysthorpe A are the new leaders of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League after a terrific 7-3 win at Sessions A. Ashley Hodgson was the star, as he won his singles, including the defeat of Richard Moss, 11-9 in the final game. Moss had earlier beaten Martin Lowe in straight games. John Wooldridge was unbeaten as his Bootham A drew at Holgate A, and he maintained that good form as Bootham A edged out Holgate B, who recovered well with a fine 6-4 win over Railway A. Dave Lamb ensured Shepherds A overcame Railway B by the same score.
Holgate D occupy a relegation spot in Division Two, but their two man side managed to pick up three points at leaders Railway C who then beat NEDL/Bootham 8-2 with Luke Blackburn and Tim Smith unbeaten.
BT B maintained their promotion challenge as they overcame a depleted Shepherds D, 7-3 in Division Three, though they then had to settle for a draw with Holgate E. This allowed Bootham D to jump into second place with an 8-2 win over Railway D with Richard Collyer and John Lloyd the stars. Second bottom Shepherds E shocked promotion chasing Aviva A, winning 8-2, though two sets were conceded, John Graham in fine form. Leaders Shepherds C thumped University B 8-2, thanks to Chris Hutchinson and Paul Kozyra, who then went on to play for the ‘B’ team on the same evening in Division Two, picking up two crucial wins. They followed up with a 9-1 thumping of BT B with Kozyra and Gary Neads unbeaten.
Division Four leaders Railway F whitewashed Holgate G, with Lewis McCarthy, Nathan Taylor and Colin Smith all successful, while Taylor was undefeated in a narrow win over Hartrigg Oaks. A final game doubles success saw Aviva B edge out Holgate F, with Howard Lewis unbeaten and they drew with Railway E. Chris Megone saw Railway E to a narrow win over Sessions C.
Saturday 13th March 2010
Coneysthorpe A underlined their title challenge with a whitewash of a two man University A side in Division One of the NEDL and District Table Tennis League, although it was not enough to depose leaders, Sessions A, who also whitewashed Shepherds A. Coneysthorpe B overcame Holgate A 7-3, and then edged out University A 6-4.
Holgate D conceded two sets but managed to claim a draw against fellow relegation strugglers Shepherds B, despite a fine display from Dave Simpson in Division Two. Simpson was also the star as he led his side to a crucial 7-3 win at BT A who have now been sucked into the relegation battle. Luke Blackburn was in top form as he led leaders Railway A to an 8-2 success over Sessions B. Ady McLaren was unbeaten as Bootham B overcame Bootham C 7-3, and then beat promotion rivals Holgate C by the same score despite Ed Wardman winning his singles for the losers. Keith Elsegood saw Sessions B to an 8-2 win over NEDL/Bootham, who look doomed.
Bootham D are emerging as a real promotion threat in Division Three and they thumped Shepherds E 9-1 with John Lloyd, Matt Ayres and Richard Collyer too good, while BT B whitewashed a two man University B. Graham Hood steered Holgate E to a 7-3 success over Railway D.
In Division Four, Jan Suchecki helped Bootham E to an 8-2 win at Holgate G and they had earlier beaten Aviva B 6-4, with Pete Corner unbeaten in both games. Three singles wins from Jake McCarthy helped top team Railway F to a draw at second placed Aviva B. Steve Wands weaved his magic in a 6-4 win for Holgate F at Sessions C. Hartrigg Oaks proved too strong for Railway G, Ray Holroyd the inspiration in a 6-4 victory, though they came a cropper at Bootham E, going down 8-2 as Pete Corner and Jan Suchecki were unbeaten.
Saturday 6th March 2010
Sessions A continue to lead Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League, but they were given a tough match by Railway A. Despite three singles wins from Richard Moss, who did not drop a game, they needed a narrow doubles success to win 7-3. The gap has been closed to one point however as Coneysthorpe A overcame Shepherds A, 8-2, thanks to Martin Lowe and Ashley Hodgson. Alf Potter was in top form as he helped Holgate B to a 7-3 win over Shepherds A, and they did well to hold Coneysthorpe B to a draw despite being a man down, Martin Hood in great form. Bootham A are fighting against the drop and they pulled off a good 7-3 win at bottom club Railway B with Jo Suchecki in control. The local derby at Railway saw the ‘A’ team whitewash the ‘B’ team. John Farmery led the way as Holgate A edged out University A 6-4.
Bootham B, who have been awarded nine points by an appeals panel, are establishing themselves in second spot in Division Two after whitewashing NEDL/Bootham, who were grateful to Nigel Reeson as they drew with BT A. Holgate D are fighting a relegation battle and their cause was not helped by fielding a depleted team as they were thumped 9-1 by Sessions B, and they dropped into the bottom two after Shepherds B produced their best result of the season, in overcoming promotion chasing Holgate C 6-4. Bootham C took all the points when they opposed BT A, Rich Harrison, Richard Ingleby and Dave Rawlings in determined mood.
Colin Dickson and Graham Hood saw Holgate E to a 9-1 win over University B in Division Three. Six of the ten sets went to a final game when Paul Kozyra guided leaders Shepherds C to a 7-3 win over Aviva A. Railway D edged out Shepherds E 6-4.
Pete Corner is still unbeaten this season, and he led Bootham E to a 6-4 win over Sessions C in Division Four. Pete Taylor turned in a terrific performance as he was unbeaten against the league leaders, Railway F, including a doubles success, though his Sessions C were narrowly beaten. Ray Holroyd guided Hartrigg Oaks to a narrow win over Holgate G.
Saturday 20th February 2010
Sessions A continue to lead Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League after a 9-1 win over Bootham A, where Richard Moss and Mick Wilcockson were unbeaten. Second placed Coneysthorpe A are two points adrift, despite Martin Lowe steering them to an 8-2 win over Railway A. Dave Lamb and James Atkins were in good form as Shepherds A swept to a 9-1 win over University A, and the students also went down 7-3 to Bootham A despite Tim Ang playing well. Mike Fenby and Paul Cresswell saw Coneysthorpe B to a comfortable 9-1 win at doomed Railway B. Holgate B pulled off a notable win over Holgate A thanks to a doubles success.
Division Two leaders Railway C were grateful to Jane Cohen as they overcame Bootham B 7-3, while second placed Holgate C edged out Holgate D 6-4, with John Eastwood proving too good. Shepherds B are fighting hard to avoid the drop and they picked up four valuable points against Bootham C. Bottom of the table NEDL/Bootham produced a remarkable draw with promotion chasing Holgate C, thanks to three singles wins from Nigel Reeson.
The tussle between promotion challengers in Division Three, Aviva A and BT B, ended all square, despite Matty Graham winning three singles for the insurance side. Bootham D are still in there fighting, and they gave the leaders Shepherds C a fright before going down 6-4. Shepherds D dismissed a depleted University B 9-1, while Graham Hood led Holgate E to an 8-2 win over Shepherds E.
Aviva B are fighting for the Division Four title and they won 8-2 at Hartrigg Oaks with Howard Lewis in good form. Pete Corner was unbeaten but his Bootham E could only manage a draw with Railway E. Steve Wands helped Holgate F to a draw with Railway E while Jeff Brown guided Railway G to an 8-2 success over Holgate G.
Saturday 13th February 2010
Sessions A continue to lead Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League after their 9-1 win over Coneysthorpe B, although Paul Young claimed the scalp of Mick Wilcockson and lost to Nathan Horsley by the narrowest margin. Richard Moss and Horsley were unbeaten. Second placed Coneysthorpe A closed the gap however to just one point as they whitewashed Bootham A. Paul Robertson led Railway A to an 8-2 win over Shepherds A, who were grateful to Dave Lamb who guided them to a narrow success over Bootham A. Holgate A dismissed Railway B 9-1, with Alan Balmforth stepping up from Division Two to pick up a couple of wins. Martin Hood guided Holgate B to a 7-3 win over University A.
Railway C have a commanding lead in Division Two and they thumped Shepherds B 9-1 and beat BT A by a similar score, where Luke Blackburn won his singles. Tim Smith and Jeff Cohen were undefeated in both games. Bootham B are joint second after edging out Sessions B thanks to Ady McLaren. Holgate C occupy the same spot as they fought out a draw with Bootham C despite another fine display from Ed Wardman.
Shepherds C are going well at the head of Division Three and Gary Neads and Chris Hutchinson ensured they cruised to a 9-1 win over Railway D. Aviva A moved into second place after teaching University B a lesson, winning 9-1. Matty Graham and Ernest Omane-Kodie were the key men. Bootham D slipped to third despite a narrow success at BT B, with Richard Collyer in good form. Shepherds D and Holgate E fought out a draw, while University B overcame a depleted Shepherds E 8-2.
Division Four leaders Railway F dropped three points to Railway E, with Jake McCarthy unbeaten and second placed Aviva B whitewashed Holgate G to close the gap at the top, with Dennis Chatterton, Howard Lewis and Andrew Slezak all successful. Ray Holroyd was unable to prevent Hartrigg Oaks falling to a 7-3 defeat at Sessions C.
Saturday 6th February 2010
Sessions A retained the leadership of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League with a terrific whitewash of Holgate A, with the doubles the only set to go to a final game. Coneysthorpe A kept up the chase in second with a 9-1 thumping of Coneysthorpe B. Railway A thumped University A 8-2, with Paul Robertson unbeaten. A two man students’ side had earlier held Railway B to a draw thanks to a fine display from Tim Ang. Holgate B dismissed Railway B 9-1 thanks to Martin Hood and Alf Potter.
Shepherds B are making a determined effort to avoid the drop from Division Two and they picked up three points, though losing to Sessions B, who had Nigel Thorn to thank. They then won by the same score at NEDL/Bootham and thus closed the gap on Holgate D who crashed 8-2 to Bootham C, with Mike Cooper and a tenacious Dave Rawlings showing the way. Sessions B were held to a draw at BT A, though Terry Nicholson won his singles in tenacious style.
In Division Three, promotion-seeking Aviva A were held to a draw by Shepherds D, though Ernest Omane-Kodie was in top form. Leaders Shepherds C were made to work for a 7-3 win over Shepherds E, with Mick Surtees seeing them through. John Lloyd turned back the clock as the veteran, who is considering putting his bat away at the end of the season, led his side to a 7-3 win over University B. Bill Carter guided a weakened BT B side to a draw at Railway D.
Division Four leaders Railway F whitewashed Railway G but found it tougher against Holgate F, Jake McCarthy helping them edge the contest. Second placed Aviva B also whitewashed Railway G. Ray Holroyd was unable to prevent Hartrigg Oaks being chopped down 7-3 by Railway E, who have a good promotion chance. A two man Sessions C pulled off a 7-3 win at Holgate G, with Len Watson and Ken Hall the successful pair.
Saturday 30th January 2010
Sessions A lead by a point at the top of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League after they whitewashed a two man Holgate B. Second placed Coneysthorpe A are pushing them all the way and they also enjoyed a maximum haul as Martin Lowe, Joel Wright and Ashley Hodgson dismissed Holgate A. Richard Crowther and Paul Robertson guided Railway A to a 9-1 win at struggling Bootham A. Coneysthorpe B edged out Shepherds A 6-4 thanks to three singles wins from Paul Cresswell.
Dave Boothroyd picked up his first win of the season for NEDL/Bootham in Division Two, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a Richard Ingleby inspired Bootham C winning 8-2. Ady McLaren and Gareth Bryning were unbeaten as they dismissed Holgate D 9-1, while leaders Railway C thumped Holgate C 8-2 with Jane Cohen and Tim Smith undefeated.
In Division Three, Aviva A and Holgate E played out a draw despite Ernest Omane-Kodie playing well for the insurance outfit. Bootham D beat a two man Shepherds D 7-3. Kenny Brown and John Stokes were in good form as Railway D beat University B 9-1, while BT B needed a doubles success to edge out Shepherds E.
Holgate F underlined their promotion credentials as they overcame second placed Bootham E, 6-4 in Division Four, with Pete Corner unbeaten for the losers. Sessions C had to fight to edge out a two man Aviva B 6-4, while Railway E whitewashed Holgate G.
Saturday 23rd January 2010
Sessions A completed successive 9-1 wins over Railway B and University A, with Mick Wilcockson and Richard Moss unbeaten, and they return to the top of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League, despite Coneysthorpe A whitewashing Holgate B. A fine display from Paul Robertson ensured a narrow 6-4 win for Railway A over Coneysthorpe B. Shepherds A overcame Holgate A 6-4, despite John Farmery playing well for the losers.
Pride of place in Division Two goes to bottom club, NEDL/Bootham, who, after eleven defeats this season, drew with Holgate D, whose Alan Balmforth was unbeaten. NEDL/Bootham had earlier crashed 9-1 to clear leaders Railway C whose Jane and Jeff Cohen were undefeated. BT A did well to hold promotion seeking Bootham B, who have had 19 points deducted for fielding an ineligible player, though Gareth Bryning was in top form for the Conservative Club. Despite three singles wins from the returning Nigel Thorn, Sessions B went down 6-4 to Bootham C, with a 13-11 final game success in the doubles seeing the winners home. Terry Nicholson won his singles for Sessions B but it was not enough to prevent second placed Holgate C edging it 6-4. Tim Smith and Jane Cohen guided leaders Railway C to an 8-2 win at Bootham C.
Promotion hopefuls Aviva A edged out Railway D in Division Three thanks to Ernest Omane-Kodie, but they were then held to a draw by rivals Bootham D, who were grateful to Richard Collyer, who made a remarkable return after illness. Leaders Shepherds C are coasting towards the title, but they were pushed all the way by Holgate E, who found Paul Kozyra just too good. Steve Long was in good form for Shepherds D as they were held to a draw at Railway D.
Division Four leaders Railway F went down 6-4 to a Pete Corner inspired Bootham E. Mike Belton saw Holgate F to a 7-3 win at Hartrigg Oaks. Another veteran, Dennis Chatterton was in tenacious form as he helped Aviva B to a draw with Railway E. Pete Taylor claimed a maximum as he steered Sessions C to an 8-2 win over Railway G.
Saturday 16th January 2010
Coneysthorpe A went to the top of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League after they won 9-1 at Railway A. Ashley Hodgson did not drop a game while Martin Lowe won his three singles. Railway A thumped Holgate A 9-1 thanks to maximum hauls from Paul Robertson and Richard Crowther. Two wins by the minimum margin saw Coneysthorpe B edge out Bootham A with Paul Cresswell unbeaten. It was a similar story as Holgate B overcame Shepherds A narrowly.
In Division Two, John Temple was undefeated as Holgate D picked up an important win, overcoming BT A 8-2. Gareth Bryning won his singles, two of them very close affairs, and helped by Ady McLaren, saw Bootham B through to an 8-2 win over Shepherds B.
In Division Three, Steve Long and Nigel Baker ensured that Shepherds D were emphatic 8-2 winners of their local derby over Shepherds E, while Holgate E beat a two man Bootham D by the same score.
In Division Four, Holgate F whitewashed a two man Holgate G, while Pete Corner won his singles without dropping a game, and Jan Suchecki was also unbeaten, as Bootham E dismissed Railway G 9-1.
Saturday 19th December 2009
Richard Moss crashed to his first defeat of the season as Coneysthorpe A overcame Sessions A 6-4 to remain top of the table in Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League. Moss was beaten in straight games, 6-11, 7-11, 6-11, by Martin Lowe, who was unbeaten. Dave Lamb was in top form as he led Shepherds A to a 7-3 win over Railway B, though they then went down to Holgate B, 6-4. Railway A edged a 6-4 win over Holgate B thanks to a maximum haul from John Hughes, while University A were helped to a draw against Coneysthorpe B by Tim Ang, and the students played out a draw with Bootham A, who went down 7-3 to Holgate A for whom Tony Reed and John Farmery were undefeated.
Third beat second in the Divison Two clash as Holgate C edged out Bootham B 6-4, thanks to Ed Wardman’s fourth successive maximum haul. A two man Holgate D went down 8-2 to Bootham B and they only managed a point against Railway C who won by the same score at Sessions B, though four sets went to a final game, with Tim Smith, Jeff Cohen and Luke Blackburn unbeaten in both matches. Sessions B recovered as they whitewashed NEDL/Bootham although the scoreline was not a fair reflection on the losers who lost by the minimum margin in four of the singles. Shepherds B were narrowly beaten by BT A.
In Division Three, Bootham D’s promotion chances took a knock as they went down to a 7-3 defeat to Railway D despite three wins from Matt Ayres. A two man Shepherds E side went down 6-4 to Aiva A. Holgate E shared the points with BT B with Graham Hood the top player. They also had a close tussle with University B, coming through 6-4 as Steve Potter starred.
Jake McCarthy led Division Four leaders Railway F to an emphatic 9-1 win at Holgate G with Jake McCarthy returning to form. Howard Lewis steered Aviva B to a 7-3 victory over Holgate F but he was unable to prevent his side going down narrowly to Bootham E, who also overcame Hartrigg Oaks 8-2 with Pete Corner unbeaten in both games. Nathan Taylor guided Railway E to a 6-4 success at Sessions C.
The York Closed Championships take place on 30/31 January, 2010 and entry forms are in the handbook. The closing date for entries is Monday 18 January.
Saturday 12th December 2009
There was an extraordinary clash between Holgate A and Coneysthorpe B which ended up in a whitewash of the Ryedale outfit. Five of the sets went to a final game and the result in no way reflected a closely fought contest. John Farmery, Graham Hatfield and Tony Reed were successful. Coneysthorpe A whitewashed both Shepherds A and a two man University A, and they have now returned to the top of the table, with Martin Lowe, Joel Wright and Ashley Hodgson the successful trio. Jo Suchecki picked up a maximum haul as his Bootham A overcame Railway B 6-4, though they then crashed 9-1 to Holgate B, whose Mick Kenyon and Martin Hood were unbeaten. Railway B also lost to Railway A, 9-1, who had Richard Crowther and Paul Robertson to thank.
Holgate C are the form team in Division Two and they moved into a promotion spot with successive victories, first beating Shepherds B 8-2 thanks to John Flintoft’s three singles wins, and then fellow Ryedale player Ed Wardman was the inspiration behind a 7-3 win at BT A. Despite a fine display from Alan Balmforth, who was unbeaten and helped Holgate D to their first doubles success of the season, his two man outfit still went down 6-4 to Shepherds B. The local derby between Bootham B and Bootham C finished all square with Dave Rawlings in determined mood.
Shepherds C are well clear at the top of Division Three and they whitewashed a two man Shepherds D, who had earlier done the same to University B. The students were also taught a lesson by BT B who are in the promotion hunt after a 9-1 win, with good performances from Marian Broadbent and Jim Stevenson. Railway D swept to a comfortable 8-2 win over a two man Holgate E outfit.
In Division Four, Jake McCarthy lost his first singles of the season as his Railway F side went down 8-2 to Aviva B, who had Howard Lewis in top form, with the winners now in second. Bootham E disposed of a two man Holgate G 7-3. Ken Hall was unbeaten, but his Sessions C had to settle for a draw at Holgate F. Hartrigg Oaks were chopped down 7-3 by Railway G despite three singles wins from veteran Ray Holroyd.
Saturday 5th December 2009
Two decisive victories have seen Sessions A return to the top of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League. Richard Moss and Mick Wilcockson were both unbeaten as Railway A were beaten 8-2, and Bootham A were dismissed 9-1. Coneysthorpe B edged out Holgate B 6-4, with Paul Young in top form. Holgate A whitewashed Railway B, with John Farmery, Graham Hatfield and Tony Reed successful, and they then drew with University A.
Second placed Bootham B kept up the chase at the top of Division Two with an 8-2 win over NEDL/Bootham, with Gareth Bryning maintaining his fine record. Sessions B have surged up to third after a fine display from Keith Elsegood in their 8-2 win over Holgate D. George Morrison is another player having a good season and he guided BT B to a 7-3 win at Bootham C.
In Division Three, second placed BT B were held to a draw by Shepherds D, despite a maximum haul from Jim Stevenson, while Holgate E fought hard to overcome Shepherds E 6-4, with the losers including Rob Pulleyn in a bid to escape relegation.
Jake McCarthy is having an outstanding season and remains unbeaten, and he has led Railway F to the top of Division Four after a close tussle with Railway E resulted in a 7-3 win, and they also overcame a determined Sessions C 6-4. Railway E bounced back with a 9-1 thrashing of Railway G thanks to Lou Li and Chris Megone. A two man Holgate G drew with Hartrigg Oaks thanks to Tom Flynn’s fine performance, his first maximum of the season. Jennifer Mitchell, without a singles victory, partnered Ray Holroyd to a doubles win to force the draw.
Saturday 28th November 2009
Coneysthorpe A are the new leaders of Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League after winning 7-3 at Railway A, with Martin Lowe undefeated. Coneysthorpe B whitewashed bottom side Railway B, with Paul Young, Mike Fenby and Paul Cresswell in charge. Holgate A were grateful to John Farmery for ensuring a narrow 6-4 success over their ‘B’ team. Shepherds A came through a tight tussle with University A, winning 6-4, though Tim Ang won his singles for the students.
Division Two leaders Railway C were pushed al the way by Bootham C, coming through 6-4 thanks to a fine contribution from Jane Cohen. BT A picked up a decisive 8-2 success at NEDL/Bootham, with George Morrison and Howard Broadbent the key men. Holgate C whitewashed Holgate D, with Ed Wardman, John Flintoft and John Eastwood all on song. Rob Plant, without a win this season, put that behind him when he won his singles in the 9-1 win for Bootham C over Shepherds B. Dave Rawlings was also unbeaten.
In Division Three, Matty Graham was in top form as he steered Aviva A to a 7-3 win over BT B, and aided by Ernest Omanekodie, Graham led his side to an 8-2 dismissal of University B. Shepherds C scraped home 6-4 against Bootham D, with Mike Surtees playing well, and Paul Kozyra going down to his first defeats of the season. Matt Ayres suffered two very narrow reverses for the losers, going down deuce in the fnal game twice.
In Division Four, Bootham E won 6-4 at Sessions C, with Pete Corner still unbeaten this season. Howard Lewis overcame Ray Holroyd and was undefeated, as his Aviva B swept aside Hartrigg Oaks 8-2. They also overcame a two man Holgate G 9-1. Railway G had a tight contest with Holgate G, before Jeff Brown guided them to a 6-4 success. Holgate F had anarrow win over Railway E, 6-4, thanks to a dramatic doubles’ success, 15-13 in the final game.
Saturday 21st November 2009
In Division One of the NEDL York and District Table Tennis League, Jon Wooldridge claimed the scalp of Martin Lowe-only Lowe’s second defeat of the season- but it failed to prevent Bootham A going down 9-1 to Coneysthorpe A, who remain second. However, they matched the leaders Sessions A who overcame Coneysthorpe B 9-1, with Mick Wilcockson and the unbeaten Richard Moss in good form. Railway A swept to an 8-2 win at Shepherds A and remain third with Richard Crowther and Paul Robertson undefeated, though James Atkins only went down 13-15 in the final game to Robertson. University A held Holgate A to a draw, with Tim Ang having two 11-9 finishes in the final game, losing to John Farmery and beating Tony Reed.
In Division Two, leaders Railway C were made to fight for a 7-3 win over BT A, whose George Morrison picked up two notable wins. Jane Cohen ensured the victory. Despite a maximum haul from Gareth Bryning, Bootham B were held to a draw by Sessions B. John Flintoft was in fine form for Holgate C but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 6-4 defeat at the hands of Bootham C. Stuart Stevens and Dave Simpson helped Shepherds B to a 9-1 dismissal of NEDL/Bootham. Alan Wren fought hard to pick up the losers’ point, gaining his first win of the season, 11-9 in the final game against Ian Stevens.
Shepherds C are clear at the top of Division Three, but had to work hard before coming away with an 8-2 success at Railway D. Gary Neads was unbeaten and Paul Kozyra is yet to taste a singles defeat this season, though he was twice taken to a final game here. Second placed Bootham D were held to a draw by a Jim Stevenson inspired BT B, who remain close behind in third. Nigel Baker returned from injury to claim his first maximum of the season as his Shepherds D won their local derby at Holgate E. Baker was in tenacious form, claiming two of his wins 11-9 in the final game.
Holgate F enjoyed an 8-2 win at Railway G, as Keith Hood and John Orchard proved too strong. Ray Holroyd did not drop a game all evening, including a doubles win, but he was unable to prevent his Hartrigg Oaks inmates going down to a 6-4 defeat at the hands of Sessions C.
Saturday 14th November 2009
Both leaders Sessions A and second placed Coneysthorpe A were made to work hard for their recent wins in Division One of the NEDL and District Table Tennis League. Richard Moss was unbeaten for the printers who beat Holgate A 7-3, though Graham Hatfield picked up the scalp of Mick Wilcockson. Ashley Hodgson guided Coneysthorpe A to a win by the same score over University A, for whom Tim Ang also played well. Hodgson and Martin Lowe were unbeaten as they also dismissed their ‘B’ team 9-1. Alfie Potter and Mick Kenyon were the men in form as Holgate B thumped Railway B 9-1, though they found Ang too good as they had to settle for a draw against University A. Shepherds A picked up an important 6-4 success over Bootham A.
Husband and wife pair Jeff and Jane Cohen were the key players in Railway C’s 9-1 thrashing of Shepherds B as they continue to lead Division Two. Nigel Thorn and Terry Nicholson also starred as Sessions B romped to an 8-2 win over BT A.
Shepherds C are clear leaders at the top of Division Three and they whitewashed their ‘E’ team. Gary Neads, Mick Surtees and Chris Hutchinson were responsible. Bootham D have moved into second after also disposing of University B with the students pointless. Matt Ayres, Richard Collyer and John Lloyd were in control. BT B are right behind however after thumping Railway D 9-1, with Bill Carter and Jim Stevenson undefeated. Aviva A edged out Shepherds D 6-4, with Matthew Graham playing well.
In Division Four, leaders Railway F were grateful to a maximum haul from Jake McCarthy as they were pushed all the way by Holgate F, coming through 6-4. Second placed Railway E were held to a draw by Bootham E, whose Pete Corner remains unbeaten. Sessions C slammed Holgate G’s youngsters 9-1. Pete Taylor and Ken Hall showed no mercy. Howard Lewis and Dennis Chatterton helped Aviva B to an 8-2 win over Railway G.
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