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Billiards round-up: Holbeach A go clear at summit after stellar Sutton success

Holbeach A have opened up a 6.5-point lead at the top of Spalding and District Billiards League after whitewashing hosts Long Sutton 7-0. Colin Dodd’s (R40) 22 break was their highlight. Also winning 7-0 on Monday night were Consti A, who saw off Crowland B. Rob Childs (O250) reeled off breaks of 58 and 46 for beaten Crowland in defeat. ...

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Wilson ready to make a return to the track in 2019 with Gearlink Kawasaki

Kirton Supersport racer Ben Wilson is to return to racing with Gearlink Kawasaki in 2019 after a long lay-off following his 2016 crash at the NW200 in which he suffered severe leg injuries. Wilson has endured numerous operations and been in and out of hospital every few weeks, the most recent operation was to remove a broken titanium plate and ...

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Hockey round-up: Two hit trebles in gr-eight win for Spalding 3rd

Both Ben Scholes and Glenn Richardson helped themselves to hat-tricks as Spalding 3rd romped to an 8-0 win at Alford 1st on Saturday. Daniel Dorey Rodriguez and Frazer Watt were also on target for Spalding in the East Men’s Hockey League Division 4NW clash, which leaves them third in the table. The two sides above them are both South Holland-based, ...

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Table tennis round-up: Four horse title race developing in Division One

It was a a mixed week in the Spalding and District Table Tennis League with just six matches played. Four of those were scheduled while two were postponed, but two others were brought forward, though one of those was unfinished. Exciting patterns are beginning to emerge in both divisions. Division One is split in two with four likely contenders ahead ...

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Spalding Cycling Club young gun Tristan impresses in Lincolnshire League

A host of Spalding Cycling Club’s regular cyclocross stalwarts were in action at the fifth and sixth rounds of the Lincolnshire League. Those in attendance at round five at South Ormsby (hosted by Alford Wheelers) required plenty of handling skills on a muddy course following heavy showers on the morning of the race. The course was challenging but enjoyed by ...

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Spalding RFC edged out by rivals Newark in classic NLD Cup clash

Spalding RFC 31 Newark RFC 33 Spalding RFC narrowly missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the NLD Cup after losing a thrilling clash with old foes Newark 31-33 on Saturday. The lead changed six times between the two rivals at the Memorial Field, with Town boasting a ten-point advantage at half-time. But Newark, who play a level ...

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Spirited Pinchbeck United pay the penalty at Harrowby in Lincs Senior Trophy

Harrowby United 2 Pinchbeck United 2 (penalties 4-3) A spirited comeback failed to stop Pinchbeck United exiting the Lincs Senior Trophy at lower-graded Harrowby United on Tuesday night. After a goalless first period, the Knights fell 2-0 down at the Environcom Stadium as Spalding United loanee Danny Brooks and Jurelle Philip netted for hosts Harrowby. Future Lions UCL Premier Division ...

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PDFL round-up: Harrox’s unbeaten run shattered, nice and three-sy for Tydd

Table-topping Moulton Harrox were handed their first ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division defeat of the season on Saturday as Whittlesey Athletic thrashed them 4-0. After going 15 games without a defeat in the league, goals from Matthew Heron (2), Jamie Darlow and Dave Kilby handed Kev Nottingham’s charges a heavy beating. Despite the defeat, Moulton remain very much the team to ...

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Dunn rues ‘over-confidence’ as Pinchbeck blow early lead and are hit for six

Newport Pagnell 6 Pinchbeck United 3 For the second time in the Future Lions UCL Premier Division season, Pinchbeck United were smashed for six on Saturday. The Knights fell 1-0 behind to Newport Pagnell Town early on when Tom Liversedge struck, but a double from Ollie Maltby and a Jordan Nuttell goal put them into a 3-1 lead at Willen ...

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Hayes happy to see Holbeach United win when not playing at their best

Holbeach United 1 Harborough Town 0 Josh Ford’s second-half header fired Holbeach United to a scrappy 1-0 victory over Harborough Town on Saturday as they extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches. Striker Ford nodded home at the second attempt from a corner 20 minutes from time at Carter’s Park to settle a clash that was very much the clichéd ...

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Norris treble sinks Spalding United as Whites take the derby spoils

Spalding United 0 Lincoln United 3 A Rob Norris hat-trick ended Spalding United’s three-game unbeaten streak on Saturday as Lincoln United picked up a derby victory. Norris struck on 11, 19 and 72 minutes at a wet Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field as visitors Lincoln jumped up to second in the Evo-Stik NPL Division One East table. The Tulips, who ...

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Saturday football: Ford fires Tigers to victory, Norris treble sinks Tulips and Pinchbeck hit for six

Holbeach United’s impressive form continued with a 1-0 win over Harborough Town on Saturday, while Spalding United were hammered 3-0 at home by Lincoln United and Pinchbeck United saw a 3-1 lead turn into a 6-3 loss at Newport Pagnell Town. Starting at Carter’s Park, the Tigers extended their unbeaten run to  11 games with a battling Future Lions UCL ...

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Top Spalding Golf Club teen Thomas helps Lincolnshire claims big title

Talented teenager Thomas Hull was part of the Lincolnshire team which won the Midland ten counties under-16 championship. The 15-year-old, who is a member of Spalding Golf Club and is a pupil at Spalding Grammar School, teamed up with five other players to claim the crown at Radcliffe on Trent Golf Club (Nottinghamshire). The team was under the stewardship of ...

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Billiards round-up: Holbeach A keep a grip on lead, Childs sinks super 71 break

Holbeach A remain top of the Spalding and District Billiards League after a 5-2 victory over Consti A on Monday night. Ben Harding (R50) and Colin Dodd (R40) got their wins, with the former making a 20 break. The best break of the week game in the most one-sided clash, as Rob Childs made a super 71 in Crowland B’s ...

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Resurgent Spalding United eye some derby delight against high-flying Lincoln

Buoyant boss Matt Easton believes that his Spalding United side are finally starting to look the part ahead of a tricky run of November fixtures. After a rocky start to the Evo-Stik NPL Division One East season that saw the Tulips hit rock bottom as recently as last month, Saturday’s 1-0 win at high-flying Gresley made it three games unbeaten ...

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Pinchbeck United chasing ambitious swoop for attacking duo King and Oliver

Ambitious Pinchbeck United are in the market for two high-profile attackers as they bid to bolster their hopes of challenging for the Future Lions UCL Premier Division title. The Knights have made a seven-day approach for prolific Grantham Town frontman Ryan Oliver, while they’ve also held talks with Gary King following his departure from Spalding United. Player/boss Ian Dunn, who ...

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Hayes: Holbeach United need six of the best results ahead of festive period

In-form Holbeach United have been challenged to take a minimum of 16 points from their next six Future Lions UCL Premier Division games in a bid to force their way into the title race. That’s the verdict of boss Seb Hayes, who would like to have leaders Daventry Town within striking distance by the time the busy festive period comes ...

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Hockey round-up: Cunnington’s late strike rescues a point for Spalding 1st

Spalding 1st are still seeking their first away win of the East Men’s Hockey League Premier B season after being held to a 1-1 draw at Ipswich East Suffolk 1st on Saturday. The Spalding men made one of their strongest starts to a game this season, but found themselves 1-0 down at half-time following a counter attack from the hosts. ...

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Welland Yacht Club season gets a fitting finale as Cook claims regatta glory

There was a fitting finale to Welland Yacht Club’s regular season on Sunday as the Richard Glen Challenge Bowl regatta went right down to the wire. Both Martin Cook and Alan Cox were tied on points at the end of the day, with the former claiming the crown on countback. Contested under personal handicap, ten boats took to the start ...

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Snooker round-up: Five-star Services B finally get off the mark

Services B finally secured their first win of the Spalding and District Snooker League season on Thursday night as they beat Crowland B 5-1. The Spalding side were the only side in the three divisions yet to register a victory, but are now very much up and running in Division Two. Breaks of 25 and 24 from Craig Fitter (O63), ...

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