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Saturday 27th Arpil 2013
By John Temple.
The Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League is nearing its conclusion but there are still some notable issues to be resolved.
Coneysthorpe A are Champions of Division One but the relegation and play-off situation is undecided. University A, who have three matches to play, and Crescent B are fighting to avoid the drop. The team that finishes the higher of the pair, who clash shortly, will have to play-off with York RI E for a Division One place. Jim Mills and John Wooldridge were unbeaten as Bootham A beat Crescent B 8-2, though the losers were unfortunate to see four points dropped in sets which went to a final game. RI E secured the necessary points for a play-off spot, with a 6-4 win over Tramways, for whom Mike Robinson turned in a fine performance to win his singles.
York RI C are Division Two Champions, while York RI F and Bootham D are relegated to Division Three.
The Division Three title rests between Shepherds D and Holgate C, who play in the final fixture of the season. Holgate D look almost certain to have retained their status after thumping University B 8-2, Pete Taylor in control. York RI H are relegated with Aviva A in danger of the same fate.
Thornton-le-Clay were decisive Champions in Division Four, with Shepherds E promoted.
Saturday 20th Arpil 2013
By John Temple.
Ed Wardman helped consign Bootham D to relegation to Division Three in the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League as he guided Shepherds C to a 7-3 win, though they went down by the same score to a Rich McCarthy inspired RI C. Jonathan Chabry and John Temple, playing his last game for the club, saw RI D to an 8-2 success over RI F. RI E remain favourites for second place, though they could muster only two players for a draw with Bootham B, Mark Blackburn playing well. Bootham D had earlier beaten Tramways 6-4, Nigel Reeson the top player. Dave Rawlings was in tenacious form as he led Bootham C to a 7-3 win over Shepherds A, who recovered to beat RI F 8-2, Ian Williams and Andy Kirk unbeaten.
In Division One, Champions Coneysthorpe A thumped Crescent B 9-1, Martin Lowe and Chris Londesbrough unbeaten, but they picked up three crucial points as they lost to RI A, whose Mick Wilcockson and Paul Robertson were on form. Top youngster James Rule played extremely well to win his three singles for Coneysthorpe B in their narrow win over Holgate A, including the scalp of the third ranked player in the league, Aidan Ranftler, winning 11-9 in the deciding game. Lowe and Joel Wright proved too good for RI B in a 7-3 win.
Aviva A’s hopes of escaping the drop to the basement received a blow as they crashed 8-2 at BT A, Howard Broadbent not dropping a game. Holgate C lost valuable points in their quest for the Division Three Championship as they beat Bootham E 6-4, Bob Young working hard for his wins. RI H look set for relegation after crashing 9-1 at BT B, who had Bill Carter and Jim Stevenson to thank.
Thornton-le-Clay are the Division Four Champions after overcoming a depleted Trustmarque 7-3. The losers forced a draw with Hartrigg Oaks, whose Roy Barker won three very close sets, and he helped his side to a narrow win over Bootham G, though Barker was unable to prevent his side being whitewashed by Shepherds E, for whom Alan Johnston, Nigel Baker and Steve Webster were unbeaten and they enjoyed another win, 8-2, over a two man RI J. A depleted Bootham G still overcame RI K 7-3, while Holgate E beat RI I 7-3.
Saturday 6th Arpil 2013
By John Temple.
RI F may be doomed to relegation to Division Three of the York and District Table Tennis League, but their Lewis McCarthy claimed the scalp of Dave Simpson as Shepherds B won 8-2. Bootham D look set to join them in the third tier after a 9-1 thrashing at the hands of Bootham B, though they lost three of the sets by the minimum margin. Ady McClaren was in fine form and Gareth Bryning was also unbeaten, and they went on to beat Shepherds A 6-4. Andy Kirk helped the losers bounce back as they forced a draw with RI E, beating Mark Blackburn 11-4, 11-9, 11-5. Bootham C edged out Shepherds C, though the losers’ John Flintoft was the top player.
In Division Three, Aviva A helped their survival chances with a 7-3 win at RI G, Mich Slezak undefeated, though the losers responded with a narrow win at Bootham F, youngster Matty Roberts overcoming veteran Ray Mitchell 11-9 in the final game to complete his singles wins. It needed a doubles success for a Michael Holmes inspired University B to beat BT A by the narrowest of margins.
Thornton-le Clay are the Champions elect in Division Four and they needed only two players, Trevor Percival and Neil Lynch, to dispose of Holgate E 7-3, and aided by Rod Lowery they then dismissed RI J 10-0. RI I whitewashed RI K and then overcame Aviva B 6-4, though Terry Ruane did well for the losers. Nigel Baker was in determined mood for Shepherds E in their 6-4 win over Holgate E, overcoming Peter Waring 15-13 in the final game in a marathon contest, and helping in a doubles win to complete the match unbeaten.
Saturday 30th March 2013
By John Temple.
Coneysthorpe A are the Champions of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League for the fourth successive year. Ashley Hodgson and Joel Wright saw them to a 9-1 win over Bootham A and though Paul Robertson led nearest rivals RIA to a narrow victory over Coneysthorpe B, and a 7-3 success at home to Bootham A, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Ryedale outfit securing their crown.
Bootham A bounced back with a 7-3 win over Coneysthorpe B, Jon Wooldridge and Jimmy Mills impressing, but they crashed 8-2 to Holgate A, Aidan Ranftler and Graham Hatfield too good, with Hatfield again in top form to win his three singles at RI B, and assisting in a doubles success which earned a fine win. However, Anders Hammarback proved more than a match for Holgate A, though his University A side went down to a 6-4 defeat. However, those points gained were valuable, after Crescent B were whitewashed by RI B, they stand just one point ahead of University A at the foot of the table.
RI C are the Champions of Division Two after a hard earned win over a two man Tramways, whose Mike Robinson claimed the scalp of Rich McCarthy in four games. 14-year-old Matt Roberts, playing up from Division Three for RI C, underlined his progress with a win over Terry Nicholson.
The title fight in Division Three looks like going down to the wire after both the top two sides registered 8-2 successes. Reigning Champions Shepherds D overcame a two man Bootham E, though there was a good win for Matt Ayres over Mick Surtees, while Holgate C’s Bob Young replaced Surtees at the top of the averages, after a terrific display in their in house fixture with Holgate D, not dropping a game. Graham Hood and Rob Farmery joined Young in a 10-0 romp over RI H, which makes it look likely that the losers will be tasting basement table tennis next year. The top two sides clash in the final game of the season which looks certain to be a deciding contest.
Holgate D piled the pressure on RI H after a creditable draw with BT B, though Jim Stevenson proved too strong, though he met his match in Steve Long as BT B went down 8-2 to Bootham F.
Saturday 23rd March 2013
By John Temple.
York Singles Champion Martin Lowe went down to his first defeat of the season in Division One of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League when he crashed 11-7 in the fourth game to Paul Robertson of RI A. It wasn’t enough however, to prevent the champions elect Coneysthorpe A registering a narrow 6-4 win.
Division Two leaders RI C were grateful to Rich McCarthy as they had a great match with Bootham B, needing a doubles win for a narrow 6-4 success. They have a huge lead and look certain to be in Division One next year. Sadly, RI F will be going down to Division Three, their relegation confirmed as they crashed 9-1 to RI E, Ivan Guilliatt picking up the point for the losers, claiming the scalp of Dave Jackson in a shock win. Shepherds A’s enigmatic veteran Keith Webster led his side to an 8-2 victory over relegation threatened Bootham D. The clash with opposing captain Dave Quinlan was fought out all the way, an epic 5 game contest edged by Webster, who has been in determined form recently, also guiding his side to a shock 8-2 win over a weakened RI C.
Tramways gave their hopes of surviving the drop to Division Three a boost by picking up valuable points, forcing a draw with an illness hit Shepherds C, John Flintoft the top player.
Bootham C have had a difficult time, dumped 7-3 by a below strength Shepherds B, for whom Andy Fletcher and the resurgent Nathan Taylor excelled, and they were then held to a draw by RI D. Jonathan Chabry was in fine form for the railwaymen, and Simon Prins picked up a fine win over Mike Cooper, before Bootham C mopped up a 9-1 win over RI F, though Guilliatt again turned in a good performance, this time overcoming Richard Ingleby in a very close 5 game affair.
A weakened RI D gained another draw, this time holding second placed RI E, who nonetheless still looked booked for a play-off to get into Division One, but they were no match for the talented Frenchman, Chabry. Shepherds B maintained their march up the table with a decisive 7-3 win over Shepherds C, Fletcher and Taylor again impressing.
Saturday 16th March 2013
By John Temple.
Thornton le Clay are running away with the Division Four title in the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League, and they underlined their superiority with two emphatic wins. Although Terry Ruane overcame Trevor Percival 11-9 in the final game, and pushed Neil Lynch all the way before going down 14-12 in the decider, the villagers came out on top, 8-2 over Aviva B. They followed up with a whitewash of bottom side RI K who also crashed to RI J. John Stokes and Paul Greenwood guided RI I to a 7-3 win over Bootham G, who bounced back with a narrow win over RI J thanks to Jason Chinnian. Ruane was again in form and ensured a narrow win for Aviva B over Hartrigg Oaks, who were also blown away 8-2 by Holgate E, Pete Waring and Dan Hickey too good. Sara Hough surprised Steve Webster in one game, but it wasn’t enough to prevent another thrashing for RI K at the hands of Shepherds E, who then met their match in the form of the remorseless Ruane, who produced a remarkable success over Nigel Baker, losing the first two games before winning the next three to help his side to a draw.
In Division Three, leaders Shepherds C dropped what could be a couple of vital points as they overcame a two man Bootham F, but recovered to whitewash a weakened RI H, then dropping two games to relegation threatened Holgate D, though Chris Hutchinson and Paul Kozyra were unbeaten. Second placed Holgate C are pushing them all the way, Rob Farmery showed battling qualities to see off Ray Mitchell 12-10 in the final game, and aided by Graham Hood, saw his side through to an 8-2 success. Howard Broadbent helped BT A see off RI G 7-3.
Saturday 9th March 2013
By John Temple.
Crescent B have climbed off the bottom of the Division One table in the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League, after a 10-0 thrashing of a two man University A, who replace them at the foot of the table. Crescent B picked up valuable points as they went down 7-3 to RI B, for whom Filip Wojtkowiak and Rich Crowther were unbeaten, and lost by the same score to Holgate A, who had Graham Hatfield and Aidan Ranftler to thank. League leaders Coneysthorpe A march on after a 9-1 thrashing of Holgate A. Martin Lowe remains unbeaten this season, and he was well supported by Ashley Hodgson, who like Lowe, didn’t drop a game. Jim Mills guided Bootham A to a narrow win over RI B, while Mills, Jon Wooldridge and Jo Suchecki ensured a whitewash of University A.
In Division Two, RI D proved too good for Bootham D in a 7-3 victory, Jonathan Chabry unbeaten, including an 11-9 doubles success in the final game, and he was aided by Matty Graham who turned in his best performance of the season. The losers went down by the same score to Bootham C, Mike Cooper and Dave Rawlings playing well. Bootham D’s prospects of escaping relegation received a boost however, when they were awarded nine points for an unfulfilled fixture with RI F, who failed to field a side. Without Chabry, RI D crashed 10-0 to top team RI C, Rich McCarthy, Tim Smith and Philippe Leopold, all successful. Tramways have won only two of their last ten games and are facing a relegation battle. They were derailed 8-2 by a resurgent Shepherds B, Andy Fletcher on top. RI E are battling hard for second spot, and saw off Bootham C 7-3 thanks to a fine display from Mark Blackburn. Bootham B are their closest pursuers for a chance to reach the top division, and they won by a similar score in a clash with Shepherds C, though they found John Flintoft unbeatable.
In Division Three, RI H are facing a possible drop to the basement after crashing 8-2 to a Pete Taylor inspired Holgate D in their relegation battle in Division Three, with the winners fighting out a draw with Bootham E, for whom Richard Collyer was unbeaten. BT B are also in trouble after going down narrowly to BT A, who had Howard Broadbent to thank. Leaders Shepherds C dropped what could be a couple of vital points as they overcame a two man Bootham F.
Saturday 16th February 2013
By John Temple.
Division One leaders Coneysthorpe A whitewashed their B side, with Martin Lowe, Ashley Hodgson and Joel Wright successful. RI A won their in house match against their B side, 8-2, as Mick Wilcockson and Paul Robertson impressed. Bootham A whitewashed University A, Jon Wooldridge, Jimmy Mills and Jo Suchecki too good.
In Division Two, RI E received a setback to their promotion ambitions when they crashed 8-2 to Shepherds B, who had Nathan Taylor and Andy Fletcher in fine form. Shepherds A and Shepherds C fought out a draw.
Shepherds D whitewashed Aviva A in Division Three, Chris Hutchinson, Paul Kozyra and Mick Surtees unbeaten. Bootham F upset Bootham E, winning 7-3 thanks to a fine display from Steve Long. BT B went down narrowly to University B despite a good performance from Jim Stevenson. Pete Taylor ensured RI H were stopped in their tracks as he steered Holgate D to an 8-2 win, which gives them a real chance of avoiding a relegation play-off, with the losers now in trouble.
In Division Four, Hartrigg Oaks thumped RI K 9-1, with John Mitchell and Mike Brookes undefeated, though Jenna Pavis doubled the losers’ points tally for the season. Nigel Baker guided Shepherds E to an 8-2 win over RI I.
Saturday 9th February 2013
By John Temple.
Teenager Lewis McCarthy produced the shock singles result of the season as he inflicted only Jeff Cohen’s fifth defeat of the campaign in Division Two of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League. It was the sole point for his side, RI F, as they went down to leaders RI C who were shown no mercy by Dave Rawlings of Bootham C, who only lost one game as he remained undefeated on the night, assisting in a doubles success to gain an excellent draw. Shepherds B are resurgent and thumped Bootham B 8-2, Nathan Taylor and Andy Fletcher too good, with the Tories responding with a similar score in their favour as Tramways hit the buffers, thanks to Ady McClaren’s fine performance, though Tramways then did well to gain parity with Shepherds A. Jonathan Chabry won his singles but received no support as RI D crashed 7-3 at Shepherds C.
Aidan Ranftler was in great form as he won all his singles for Holgate A against second placed RI A in Division One. Two of his successes were gained by winning the final game 11-9, but it wasn’t enough to stop his side going down narrowly. RI B are close up in third after thumping University A 8-2 as the Pole, Filip Wojtkowiak only dropped one game, while the students were also beaten 7-3 by RI A, for whom Mick Wilcockson was unbeaten. Coneysthorpe B could only muster two players for their clash at Crescent B but Chris Londesbrough maintained his fine season, helping his team to a draw.
Holgate C have lost the lead at the top of Division Three after they were surprisingly held to a draw by University B, Tristan Curteis and Michael Holmes both claiming the scalp of Bob Young, who had previously lost only two singles all season. However, Holgate C did edge out BT A 6-4, though Howard Broadbent shone for the losers. Reigning champions Shepherds D have gone top, having played a game more, after a whitewash of BT A, Chris Hutchinson, Paul Kozyra and Mick Surtees triumphant. Lee Poulter and Rich Collyer led Bootham E to an emphatic 9-1 success over relegation threatened Aviva A. Youngster Matt Roberts excelled but it wasn’t enough to prevent his RI G side going down narrowly to BT B.
Thornton-le Clay continue to lead Division Four, and they whitewashed Bootham G before Trevor Percival led them to a hard earned 8-2 win over RI I. Alan Johnson won his singles as Shepherds E defeated Bootham G 7-3, although for the losers Jason Chinnian dismissed David Atkinson, 11-6, 11-6, 11-5, and he also beat Steve Webster 13-11 in the final game in shock wins. Aviva B had few problems overcoming a depleted RI J 9-1, while Pete Waring saw Holgate E to an 8-2 win over RI J.
Saturday 2nd February 2013
By John Temple.
Jon Wooldridge has been in fine form for Bootham A in Division One of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League, winning all his singles as his side went down 7-3 to Holgate A, and was also unbeaten in a draw with Crescent B. Coneysthorpe A continue to set the pace at the top of the table and Martin Lowe and Ashley Hodgson saw them to an 8-2 win over RI B. Holgate A also beat Coneysthorpe B 6-4, Aidan Ranftler and Graham Hatfield too strong.
RI C lead Division Two, as Tim Smith proved too strong for a depleted RI E, guiding his side to an 8-2 victory, the losers bouncing back with a win by the same score at Bootham D, who have dropped into a relegation spot, Mark Blackburn and Dave Jackson proving too good.
In Division Three, University B have hit a purple patch and they enjoyed a win over RI H, Tristan Curteis unbeaten in an 8-2 success, and Curteis and Martin Brown saw the students to a shock 7-3 win over Shepherds D who were knocked off the top of the table. Holgate C are the new leaders after thumping RI G 9-1, though teenager Matt Roberts inflicted Bob Young’s second defeat of the campaign. Robert Plant was on song as Bootham F edged out Holgate D, the losers in danger of dropping to the basement.
Holgate E have gone third in Division Four after they hammered Bootham G 9-1, Tom Lines and Pete Waring on form. Hartrigg Oaks and RI I fought out a draw, while Trustmarque whitewashed RI K.
Saturday 26th January 2013
By John Temple.
Mike Robinson of Tramways pulled off a notable victory as he inflicted the first defeat on Jonathan Chabry of RI D in Division Two of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League. It was a fast, high quality encounter, with Robinson, unbeaten on the night, winning 13-11 in the dramatic final game. It helped ensure a 6-4 win for his side, to follow up an earlier Dave Hough inspired 8-2 win over RI F, and eased their relegation worries. Shepherds B picked up a surprise 8-2 victory over a depleted two man Shepherds A team, in their battle to avoid the drop to Division Three, which was then followed by another win, 7-3, over fellow strugglers Bootham D where Andy Fletcher and Nathan Taylor were in good form.
Division One leaders Coneysthorpe A were given a fright by University A, coming through narrowly, 6-4, as Martin Lowe retained his unbeaten record. Anders Hammarback picked up two fine wins for the losers. Third placed Shepherds C dropped three points to two man bottom side RI F, for whom teenager Matt Roberts, playing up from Division Three, collected two excellent wins, and Dom Ainger surprised John Eastwood.
It’s a great tussle at the top of Division Three, with reigning champions Shepherds D the narrow leaders after a 7-3 success over RI G, Chris Hutchinson and Paul Kozyra playing well. Bob Young confirmed his status as the division’s top player as his Holgate C kept up the chase in second spot after a narrow win over BT B, who remain just above the drop zone. Simona Stanynaite sparkled for University B, winning her sets in straight games as the students edged out Bootham E, who bounced back as Matt Ayres starred in a draw at BT A. Holgate D shaded the bottom of the table clash with Aviva A, but both sides remain deep in relegation trouble. Howard Lewis was the top player as Aviva A thumped RI H 8-2.
Aviva B kept their promotion hopes alive in Division Four after a close encounter with Holgate E, while there was a notable 6-4 success for a two man Trustmarque over RI I, thanks to a maximum haul from Dom McHugh. Pete Waring, Keith Hood and Tom Lines were celebrating after Holgate E whitewashed RI K.
Saturday 19th January 2013
By John Temple.
Nathan Taylor produced a stunning performance for Shepherds B, as they took on the top side in Division Two of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League, RI C, winning all his singles, including a final game success, 14-12 over Rich McCarthy, whose defeat was his first of the season. The leaders however, won the remaining sets to gain a 7-3 win. Bootham D are fighting to avoid the drop and they picked up valuable points against the leaders, Dave Robinson beating McCarthy 12-10 in the final game, though his side went down 8-2, Jeff Cohen and Philippe Leopold, who is having a fine season, unbeaten. Jonathan Chabry is now the only undefeated player in the division but he was pushed all the way by Steve Milner as his RI D side forced a surprise draw with Bootham B. Chabry also had a close contest with Andy Kirk of Shepherds A before scraping through, though RI D went down to a 7-3 defeat. Gareth Bryning and Milner were unbeaten in a 9-1 win over seemingly doomed RI F. Dave Quinlan guested for Bootham C and turned in his best performance of the season as he helped Bootham C to a resounding 9-1 win over Tramways, Dave Rawlings continuing his fine campaign. Dave Jackson guided RI E to a narrow success over Shepherds C.
Coneysthorpe A have a clear lead at the top of Division One but they were held to a draw by a determined RI A, though Martin Lowe remains unbeaten, he tasted his first doubles reverse of the season. RI A were then held to a draw with Coneysthorpe B, Paul Robertson in fine form, while Chris Londesbrough and James Rule claimed the scalp of Mick Wilcockson. Aidan Ranftler included a win over York Number 2 Filip Wojtkowiak in a fine performance which helped Holgate A to a draw with RI B. Bootham A beat Crescent B 7-3 thanks to maximum hauls from Jimmy Mills and John Wooldridge, who was again undefeated in a draw at Coneysthorpe B. Wojtkowiak helped RI B to a 7-3 win over Coneysthorpe B, Division Two player Chabry upsetting Mike Fenby. Anders Hammarback was the top player as University A picked up a surprise 6-3 win over Holgate A, both sides a man down.
In Division Three, Dave Norville was in top form as BT A thrashed Holgate D 9-1, Howard Broadbent also unbeaten. Matt Ayres led Bootham E to a narrow win over RI G, while the promotion chasing Shepherds D held no fears for Jim Stevenson who won his singles in a 7-3 defeat.
Terry Ruane is one of the top players in Division Four and he steered Aviva B to an 8-2 win over Bootham G. Steve Pearson and Trevor Percival were unbeaten for Thornton-leClay in a 6-4 win over Hartrigg Oaks. Alan Johnson and Nigel Baker of Shepherds E were too good for Trustmarque who crashed to an 8-2 defeat.
Saturday 22nd December 2012
By John Temple.
Holgate C are the new leaders at the top of Division Three of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League, as they inflicted an 8-2 defeat on previous leaders Shepherds D, who had won all their previous games. Bob Young, who heads the averages, and Rob Farmery both excelled. Matty Roberts was unbeaten but was unable to prevent his RI G side going down to a narrow defeat at the hands of RI H, while Matt Ayres guided Bootham E to a draw at BT B.
In Division One, Martin Lowe remains undefeated at the halfway point of the season as clear leaders Coneysthorpe A swept to an 8-2 win over Crescent B, Joel Wright also in good form, with the losers going down by the same score at RI A, whose Mick Wilcockson and Nathan Horsley did well. Crescent B also lost 9-1 to Holgate A and look relegation favourites, John Farmery and Aidan Ranftler too good. Jim Mills produced a top performance to beat League No. 2 Filip Wojtkowiak in Bootham A’s draw with RI B, while Jon Woodridge shone as Bootham A followed up with a 7-3 win over University A and a great 6-4 victory over RI A, Mills also surprising League No. 4 Wilcockson.
Ian Williams helped Shepherds A to a 7-3 win over RI F in Division Two, while Rich Ingleby was in great shape as he helped Bootham C to a draw with Bootham B.
In Division Four, Mike Dinsdale and Geoff Leafe saw RI J to an 8-2 success over Hartrigg Oaks, who doubled their winning tally for the season as they edged out Bootham G, Roy Barker undefeated. Trustmarque narrowly overcame a depleted RI J, who then crashed 9-1 to RI I, for whom John Stokes and Norman Smithson were unbeaten.
Saturday 15th December 2012
By John Temple.
Bottom side in Division Three, Holgate D pulled off a shock 10-0 win over a depleted RI G in Division Three of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League. Colin Dickson, Pete Taylor and Steve Wands produced fine performances. Rob Farmery was in stunning form as he didn’t drop a game as his Holgate C overcame Bootham E 8-2. Dennis Chatterton guided Aviva A to a narrow win over BT A, while Ray Mitchell was in determined mood as Bootham F edged out University B, while Pete Corner was the key man as they overcame BT A 7-3.
Martin Lowe maintained his unbeaten record as Coneysthorpe A swept to an 8-2 win over Holgate A in Division One.
In Division Two, Mike Robinson won his singles but his Tramways side were held to a draw by Bootham D. Dave Lamb was unbeaten as Shepherds A had the better of a close tussle with Bootham C. Ed Wardman starred as Shepherds C overcame Bootham D 7-3, while Dave Jackson and Mark Blackburn were unbeaten when RI E derailed Tramways 7-3, with Blackburn, aided by Jonathan Chabry, helping RI D to a 7-3 win over Shepherds B who drop into a relegation spot.
In Division Four, David Atkinson and Alan Johnson were in good form as Shepherds E thumped RI J 9-1. Mark Godliman was the key man as Trustmarque beat Hartrigg Oaks 8-2. Russ Barton and Rich Ingleby junior were undefeated as Bootham G dismissed RI K 9-1. There was a hard fought fight between RI I and Holgate E which ended in a draw.
Saturday 8th December 2012
By John Temple.
Coneysthorpe A were pushed all the way by Coneysthorpe B in Division One of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League, coming through 6-4 thanks to a maximum haul from Martin Lowe. In another in house contest RI B upset RI A 6-4. University A are having a difficult season, John Wooldridge guiding Bootham A to a 7-3 success, while a depleted students’ side went down 8-2 at Coneysthorpe B.
In Division Two, Ady McClaren was unbeaten but his Bootham B outfit were still beaten narrowly by RI E. Lewis McCarthy picked up his first win of the season for RI F, but Jonathan Chabry was unbeaten as RI D won a close contest.
In Division Three, and top of the averages, Bob Young was in fine form as Holgate C overcame RI H 7-3, while Holgate D had Steve Wands to thank in a narrow success over BT B. Matt Roberts won his three singles but was unable to prevent a depleted RI G going down 7-3 to Bootham F.
In Division Four, Thornton-le-Clay dismissed a weakened RI 9-1, while Dom McHugh was the star as Trustmarque overcame Bootham G 7-3. Terry Ruane was unbeaten as AvivaB overcame RI I 6-4, while Nigel Baker enjoyed an undefeated night in Shepherds E’s 6-4 win over Holgate E.
Saturday 1st December 2012
By John Temple.
Shepherds D continue to lead Division Three in the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League after an 8-2 win over a depleted Bootham E, but Mick Surtees lost his unbeaten record as Matt Ayres came from two games down to win 11-8 in the final game. Steve Potter and Rob Farmery helped Holgate C to a 9-1 win over Holgate D, with Bob Young on form as they followed up with a 7-3 win over Bootham F, who in turn bounced back with a 7-3 win over BT B, Ray Mitchell unbeaten. Martin Brown was the star man as University B edged out BT A.
In Division One, Mick Wilcockson ensured RI A came away with a draw in a close tussle with Holgate A, while RI B nosed out Bootham A, Filip Wojtkowiak the top player, and they followed up by whitewashing University A, with the students also crashing 8-2 to RI A, Nathan Horsley and Wilcockson undefeated. Paul Young and Chris Londsbrough guided Coneysthorpe B to an 8-2 victory over Crescent B. Martin Lowe led Coneysthorpe A to an 8-2 win over Bootham A.
In Division Two, RI D lost narrowly to RI E but bounced back with a 7-3 win over Bootham C, Jonathan Chabry retaining his unbeaten record for the season, the losers thumping RI F 9-1, Mike Cooper, Rich Harrison and Dave Rawlings too good. Bootham B beat Bootham D 9-1, Ady McClaren and Gareth Bryning undefeated, but they lost a close battle with leaders RI C, who were grateful to Jeff Cohen in a decisive 8-2 win over Tramways. Bottom side RI F put up a good fight before losing 6-4 to a Stu Stevens inspired Shepherds B. RI E’s Dave Jackson, Pat Swindell and Mark Blackburn thumped Shepherds A 10-0, the losers just too good for Bootham D, Dave Lamb unbeaten.
In Division Four, the RI I trio of Norman Smithson, Paul Greenwood and Colin Smith enjoyed a whitewash of RI K. Pete Wareing was the key man as Holgate E beat Hartrigg Oaks 7-3, but they were then dismissed 10-0 by Thornton-le-Clay who had Steve Pearson, Rod Lowery and Trevor Percival to thank.
Saturday 24th November 2012
By John Temple.
Coneysthorpe A continue to lead Division One of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League after a 7-3 win over RI B. Aidan Ranftler led Holgate A to a narrow win over Coneysthorpe B, while Filip Wojtkowiak and Rich Crowther saw RI B to a 7-3 success over Crescent B.
In Division Two, Pat Swindell and Mark Blackburn guided RI E to a 9-1 win over RI F, while Jeff Cohen led RI C to a 7-3 win over Shepherds A. Bootham C whitewashed Shepherds B, Rich Harrison, Dave Rawlings and Mike Cooper successful.
Division Three leaders Shepherds D overcame Holgate D 8-2 with Paul Kozyra and Gary Neads playing well. A maximum haul from Matt Roberts helped RI G to a draw with BT A. A depleted Aviva A fought hard before going down narrowly to BT B, while Richard Collyer didn’t drop a game as he ensured Bootham E drew with RI H.
In Division Four, RI K are still searching for their first point of the season after Shepherds E mercilessly thrashed them 10-0, and the winners went top as Thornton-le-Clay were pushed all the way by Aviva B, Neil Lynch guiding them to a 6-4 win. New side Trustmarque showed battling qualities to edge out Holgate E.
Saturday 17th November 2012
By John Temple.
Coneysthorpe A came out on top in the clash between first and second in the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League Division One encounter. The reigning champions beat RI A 8-2, Martin Lowe and Ashley Hodgson only dropping two games as they won all their singles and were partners in a doubles success, Lowe again unbeaten in a 7-3 win over University A. Jon Wooldridge guided Bootham A to a draw with Coneysthorpe B, who were narrowly beaten by a Mick Wilcockson inspired RI A, though Chris Londesborough claimed two wins, including a victory over Paul Robertson. Aiden Raftner was the key man as Holgate A edged out Bootham A.
In Division Two, RI C continued their winning start to the season with a narrow win over RI D, though they found Jonathan Chabry a formidable opponent, the leaders unable to dent the Frenchman’s unbeaten record. John Flintoft has also made a fine start to the campaign, and the veteran continued his good form, helping Shepherds C to a draw at Bootham B. Bootham D surged up the table as they whitewashed RI F but lost a marathon match to RI D 7-3, not finishing until 20 minutes to midnight. RI E overcame Bootham C 7-3, Mark Blackburn in good form. Tramways narrowly overcame Shepherds B.
Division Three leaders Shepherds D had to fight hard for a 7-3 win over Bootham F, Mick Surtees driving his side to victory. Bootham E thumped Holgate D 8-2, Matt Ayres in determined mood, but were depleted as they were then whitewashed by University B, who in turn found RI G too good, Richard Morris unbeaten in an 8-2 win.
Undefeated last year, Thornton-le-Clay’s Trevor Percival tasted his first defeat of this campaign in Division Four at the hands of Shepherds E’s Nigel Baker, though the village outfit won all the remaining games thanks to fine displays from Rod Lowery and Neil Lynch, while the losers whitewashed a depleted Trustmarque, and Hartrigg Oaks also had a man advantage as they overcame Aviva B 7-3. John Stokes helped RI I to an 8-2 win over Bootham G.
Saturday 3rd November 2012
By John Temple.
In Division One of the Northern PowerGrid York and District Table Tennis League, Anders Hammarback and Franco Cheung turned in fine performances as University A stormed to their first win of the season, a 9-1 thrashing of Crescent B, though four of the students’ wins went to five games. Rich Crowther was in fine form as RI A edged home against Bootham A, though Jon Wooldridge did well to beat Paul Robertson, with the winners whitewashing a depleted University A. Filip Wojtkowiak of RI B proved too good for Holgate A in a 6-4 victory.
In Division Two, Dave Lamb and Andy Kirk of Shepherds A inflicted the first defeat of the season on RI D, who crashed 9-1. Mark Blackburn of RI E led his side to an 8-2 win over Shepherds B, while newly promoted RI F were whitewashed by a ruthless RI C. Bootham C enjoyed a narrow win over Bootham D, but although Mike Robinson starred for Tramways with three singles wins and a doubles success, he was unable to prevent Bootham B taking the match.
In Division Three, Howard Broadbent saw BT A to an 8-2 win over BT B, while Matt Ayres was the top player as Bootham E nosed out Bootham F. RI H overcame Holgate D 7-3 thanks to a fine display from Howard Mayne. Bob Young maintained his unbeaten record for the season as, aided by Graham Hood, Holgate C thumped BT A and University B 8-2, with the students going down by the same score to BT B, Bill Carter and Marian Broadbent in determined form. Chris Hutchinson and Mick Surtees saw leaders Shepherds D defeat Aviva A 8-2.
In Division Four, Paul Greenwood led Shepherds E to a 7-3 win over RI I, with Pete Waring inspiring Holgate E to a 7-3 success at RI J. Terry Ruane didn’t drop a game as Aviva B beat Trustmarque 8-2. Hartrigg Oaks whitewashed RI K, John Gray, Roy Barker and Mike Brooks undefeated. Richard Ingleby jnr picked up his first wins, as Bootham G edged home against RI J, despite Chris Megone being unbeaten.
Saturday 27th October 2012
By John Temple.
Crescent B gave champions Coneysthorpe A a fright before going down 8-2 in Division One of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League. Six of the champions’ sets went to a close final game, with Martin Lowe unbeaten. Filip Wojtkowiak of RI B was undefeated but it wasn’t enough to prevent a determined Coneysthorpe B forcing a draw with a doubles win. Despite three singles wins from Anders Hammarback, University A went down 7-3 at Holgate A.
In Division Two, Dave Lamb guided Shepherds A to a narrow win over Tramways, though Mike Robinson picked up a good win over Ian Williams. Pat Swindell and Mark Blackburn were in good form as RI E overcame Bootham D 8-2. Tim Smith and Rich McCarthy of RI C proved too good for Bootham C, who went down 8-2.
In Division Three, Ray Mitchell was unbeaten as Bootham F beat RI H 8-2, while Shepherds D enjoyed an 8-2 success over a depleted BT A. RI G thumped a two man BT B 9-1, while Bootham F needed the doubles to see off a tenacious Holgate D. Steve Potter and Bob Young were the top scorers as Holgate C dismissed RI G 9-1.
In Division Four, Neil Lynch and Steve Pearson were undefeated as Thornton-le-Clay beat RI I 7-3. Trustmarque whitewashed RI K, and Shepherds E did the same to Bootham G.
Saturday 20th October 2012
By John Temple.
There was a shock result in Division Two of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League, as Dave Dunn pulled off a straight games win over RI C’s Tim Smith as he stepped up from Division Three, though it was not enough to prevent RI E losing 8-2. Jonathan Chabry remains undefeated this season, but it needed a doubles success for RI D to retain their unbeaten tag in a close tussle with Shepherds C, who had earlier thrashed RI F 9-1 thanks to maximum hauls from John Flintoft and John Freeman. Ady McClaren won his singles as Bootham B were held to a draw with Shepherds B. Andy Fletcher was the star man as his straight games successes guided Shepherds B to a narrow win over Bootham D, Dave Quinlan beating Nathan Taylor and Dave Simpson for the losers. Similarly, Ian Williams was too good for the opposition as Shepherds A overcame Bootham B 6-4. A fine display from Dave Rawlings saw Bootham C home to a tight victory over Shepherds C.
Aidan Ranftler and John Farmery led Holgate A to an 8-2 success over Crescent B in Division One, with the losers also crashing 9-1 to RI A, despite winning the doubles. Ranftler picked up a couple of scalps as Holgate A went down 8-2 to a Martin Lowe inspired Coneysthorpe A. Anders Hammerback was unable to prevent University A losing narrowly to Coneysthorpe B.
Last year’s Division Three champions Shepherds D elected to remain at the same level this term, and Paul Kozyra and Mick Surtees saw them to an 8-2 win over University B. Rob Farmery was in determined mood as he helped Holgate C to a draw at BT B, all his singles wins and a doubles success going to five games, his scores in the final games, 14-12, 11-9, 11-8 and 11-9 in the doubles. Kenny Brown’s hard work also paid off as RI H fought out a draw with Aviva A. Rich Collyer defeated Howard Broadbent 11-9 in the final game as Bootham E proved just too good for BT A.
In Division Four, RI I edged out Hartrigg Oaks, while Mick Belton’s win over Pete Corner ensured a 6-4 success for Holgate E over Bootham G. John Stokes was the key figure as RI I overcame Trustmarque 7-3, while only having two players was unable to stop Aviva B beating RI J narrowly, Terry Ruane maintaining his fine form.
Saturday 13th October 2012
By John Temple.
French recruit Jonathan Chabry made a sparkling debut for RI D in Division Two of the Northern Powergrid York and District Table Tennis League. He helped his side to a draw with Bootham B, team mate Simon Prins playing his first game for three years and claiming the scalp of Ady McClaren in straight games. Shepherds A beat Shepherds B 7-3, Dave Lamb the man in form, while RI F were derailed by Tramways, 8-2, Mike Robinson too good. RI B thumped Shepherds B 9-1 thanks to a fine performance from Jeff Cohen, who also starred in an 8-2 win over Bootham D along with Tim Smith.
In Division One, reigning champions Coneysthorpe A dismissed Coneysthorpe B 9-1, Martin Lowe and Tom Needham unbeaten. RI A overcame RI B 8-2, Mick Wilcockson and Paul Robertson in good form.
In Division Three, Shepherds D were grateful to maximum hauls from Paul Kozyra as they edged out RI G, while BT A and RI H played out a draw. Howard Lewis ensured a 7-3 success for Aviva A over Holgate D.
In Division Four, David Atkinson and Nigel Baker were undefeated for Shepherds E in an 8-2 win over Hartrigg Oaks, while Thornton-le-Clay whitewashed Bootham G. RI J also enjoyed a 10-0 win over RI K.
Saturday 6th October 2012
By John Temple.
Aidan Ranftler announced his arrival in the Northern Power Grid York and District Table Tennis League by claiming two notable scalps for Holgate A in their opening game in Division One. His victories over Paul Robertson and Nathan Horsley were not enough however to prevent RI A winning 7-3, for whom Mick Wilcockson was unbeaten. Chris Londesborough was the top player as he guided Coneysthorpe B to a narrow win over Crescent. Bootham A’s Jimmy Mills had an epic battle as he overcame Joel Wright, but champions Coneysthorpe A won all the remaining games to run out 9-1 winners, Ashley Hodgson and Martin Lowe successful.
In Division Two, Richard Ingleby and Rich Harrison proved too good for Tramways as their Bootham C enjoyed a 9-1 romp. John Flintoft was the key man as he steered Shepherds C to a close victory over RI E, though Bootham B enjoyed a more clear cut success over RI F, winning 8-2 thanks to Dave Rawlings and Ady McClaren.
David Dunn announced his arrival in Division Three with three singles wins as his RI G edged home against Bootham E, while Howard Broadbent, Terry Botting and Dave Norville enjoyed a whitewash of Holgate D. Shepherds D beat a two man BT B 9-1, while Ray Mitchell and Pete Corner were the star men as Bootham F overcame Aviva A 8-2.
Jan Suchecki’s three wins for Bootham G were not enough to prevent a 7-3 win for Aviva B in Division Four. Holgate E did not drop a game as they thrashed RI K 10-0, with Tom Lines, Pete Waring and Keith Hood remorseless. Thornton le Clay only needed two players to chop down Hartrigg Oaks 7-3 with Trevor Percival and Neil Lynch wielding the axe.
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