Social take first point of season off champions

SOCIAL Club became the first team this season to take a point off Bowling Club in the Ballymena, Harryville and District Darts League after a 4-4 draw on Friday night.

Elsewhere in Gallaher Division One, Diamond Bar came back from 3-0 down to draw 4-4 with BT/PO Club and maintain their hopes of finishing in runners-up position.

Richard Rainey fired the best leg of the week with a sizzling 13-darter, followed by: 19 - Ian Reynolds, Brian Elder, Davy McFall; 20 - Tony Kerr, Trevor Johnston, Richard Rainey, Derek Campbell, Tom Wallace, Geoff Matthews; 21 - Steven McIlroy, Leonard McKeggan, Frank McDowell, Mike Stubbs.

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Willie Murphy (Horse and Jockey) had the best finish this week with a 106 checkout, followed by 100 & 72 Tony Kerr (Greenhills) & 100 Darren McAuley (Clough)

Steven Murphy (Coach) was the only player to hit a 180.

GALLAHER DIVISION ONE

Knockeden Lodge 1, Clough Rangers 7: Knockeden - Alan Magill 2-1. Clough - Jimmy Finlay 2-0, Roy Gilchrist 2-0, Trevor Johnston 2-0, Darren McAuley 2-1, Rab Lynn 2-0 Gary Scott 2-0 & Billy McDowell 2-0.

Social Club 4, Bowling Club 4: Social - Rodney Thompson (24) 2-0, Steven Hamer (21) 2-0, Colin Millar (18) 2-1 & Roy Scott (23) 2-1. Bowling - Brian Elder (19) 2-0, John Rock 2-0, Geoff Matthews (20) 2-0 & Geoff Wylie (22) 2-0.

Greenhills Bar 3, Towers Tavern 5: Greenhills - Steven McIlroy 2-0, Leonard McKeggan 2-0, Tony Kerr 2-0. Towers - Frank McDowell, Noel Craig 2-0, Andy McCaughren 2-1, Ian Reynolds 2-0, Colin McCaughren 2-0.

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Diamond Bar 4, BT/PO Club 4: Diamond - Colin Reid 2-1, Richard Rainey (13) 2-1, Stephen Rock 2-0 & Rodney McAleese 2-0. BT/PO - Billy Gay 2-1, Mike Stubbs 2-1, Tommy Wallace 2-0 & Geoff McIlveen 2-1.

LOGAN'S REMOVALS DIVISION TWO

Central Swifts 2, Fairhill Bar 6: Swifts - Irene Lowry & Melanie Thornton 2-1 wins. Fairhill - Trevor McFall 2-1, Ashley Rainey 2-1, George Foster 2-1, Jim Rainey 2-0, George McDowell 2-0 & Ian Rainey 2-1.

Buffs Club 3, Fountain Arrows 5: Buffs - Sandra Gilmore 2-0, Alan Service 2-0 & Paul Henson 2-1. Arrows - Morris McIlvenna 2-0, Stephen Lowry 2-1, Robert Beggs 2-0, Joey Douglas 2-0 & Jonny Douglas 2-1.

Coach Bar 3, Horse & Jockey 5: Coach - Willie Murphy 2-1, George Aiken 2-0 & Alister Craig 2-0. H&J - Andy Leckey 2-1, Paul Shirley 2-0, Sammy Givens 2-0, Harry Kernohan 2-0 & Darren Nelson 2-0

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Fountain Bar 5, Minnesota Club 3: Fountain - Bob Peachey 2-0, Jonny Russell 2-0, Jerome Carson 2-0, Jack Russell 2-1 & Willie Russell 2-0. Minnesota - Davy Allen 2-0, Brian Hannaway 2-1 & Greg Patton 2-0.

FIXTURES

League matches this Friday, April 30, are:

Gallaher Division One: Greenhills Bar v Social Club; Bowling Club v Knockeden Lodge; Central Arms v BT/PO Club; Clough Rangers v Diamond Bar.

Logan's Removals Division Two: Fountain Bar v Coach Bar; Fairhill Bar v Buffs Club; Ladysmith Colts v Central Swifts; Minnesota Club v Fountain Arrows. Bye - Horse & Jockey.

NEWS

Congratulations to Sammy Givens and Ann (H&J) on the birth of their son, David.

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