Sport

Five-star Consti F get snooker season off to a flier by beating title hopefuls

Consti F made an eye-catching start to the new Spalding and District Snooker League Division One season as they beat much-fancied Bourne SC A 5-1 on the opening night of action. Despite seeing Bourne star Mark Gray (O105) win the opening frame – making a 36 break in the process – Consti won the next four thanks to Warren Peel ...

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Boss Dunn feels Pinchbeck United are finally starting to click after Sports success

Chuffed player/boss Ian Dunn felt his Pinchbeck United side produced their best football of the season so far during Saturday’s 6-1 victory at Leverington Sports. Goals from Tony Edwards (16), Chris Shipley (60), Ollie Maltby (63 and 67), Liam Ogden (65) and Fabio Ramos (75) ensured that Pinchbeck kicked off the defence of their President Premier Shield title in style. ...

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Cawthorn “relieved” as Long Sutton finally get up and running with Shield success

Long Sutton Athletic finally registered their first win of the ChromaSport PDFL season on Saturday as they beat Netherton United Reserves 2-0 to progress in the Chairman Championship Shield. A Mark Garner strike and an own goal were enough for the Magpies at London Road, as they shrugged off Wednesday night’s 3-1 Division One loss at home to Moulton Harrox ...

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PDFL round-up: Gosling double helps Holbeach United Reserves bounce back

Resurgent Holbeach United Reserves showed great character to win 3-2 at Thorney in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division on Saturday. Having been thrashed 9-1 by Moulton Harrox on the previous Tuesday, a double from Tom Gosling and a further effort from James Ward earned Omar Joof’s side their third league win of the season. The win leaves Holbeach 11th in ...

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Charity the big winner at well-attended Tydd St Giles Golf Club event

Tydd St Giles Golf Club’s annual Open Charity Golf Day attracted 120 players – and raised an amazing four-figure sum. Those in attendance took part in a Team fourball Stableford competition, with Wensum Valley’s Tony Stuart, Trevor Bevan, Mike Stevens and Stu Watson emerging victorious on 141 points. The runners-up were Dave Thompson, Steve Thompson, Tim Boldero, and Neil Williams ...

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Sponsorship sought as new ‘world rules’ pool league prepares to launch in Spalding

A new pool league in Spalding is on the lookout for players, teams and sponsorship ahead of its launch. The Spalding World Rules Pool League will run on Thursday nights and hopes to have at least 16 teams signed up when it finally gets underway. The main attraction to the new league is that it will adopt world rules, bringing ...

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Wells inspires Spalding United comeback as Stamford are slayed in derby

Spalding United 2 Stamford 1 Two more goals from red-hot Bradley Wells fired Spalding United to a memorable derby win over Stamford in Evo-Stik NPL Division One South on Monday. The striker, who was released by Stamford boss Graham Drury, notched on eight and 42 minutes at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field to keep Spalding’s unbeaten league record going ...

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Super Spalding United storm to impressive victory at Northwich Victoria

Spalding United picked up an eye-catching 3-1 win at Northwich Victoria on Saturday as their impressive start to the Evo-Stik NPL Division One South season continued. Goals from Nathan Whitehead (6), the in-form Bradley Wells (28) and young gun Jonny Lockie (90) got the job done for Dave Frecklington’s side in Cheshire. Alex Byrne (71) did give the hosts hope ...

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Washout halts Spalding Town’s title charge as Sleaford 2nd clash is abandoned

Rain hit Spalding Town’s South Lincs and Border League Premier Division title chances on Saturday as their huge clash at Sleaford 2nd was abandoned. The day’s big game between leaders Town and second-placed Sleaford 2nd ended with Spalding having scored 197-7, Hafiz Majeed hitting 80 and Dan Milgate 57, before rain stopped play. This gave the Spalding four points to Sleaford’s ...

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Fine finishes inspire Spalding United to “deserved” Northwich Victoria win

Northwich Victoria 1 Spalding United 3 Three well-taken goals at their most northerly and longest destination of the season resulted in Spalding United earning an eye-catching Evo-Stik NPL Division One South win on Saturday. After three hours on the road and just under 150 miles (one way) covered on various roads including the notorious M6, the three points won by ...

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Clitheroe nets double in six-y showing from Holbeach United

Holbeach United 6 Long Buckby 2 Free-scoring Holbeach United smashed Division One side Long Buckby for six as they cruised to victory in the ChromaSport UCL Knockout Cup on Saturday. A double from Jake Clitheroe (24 and 40), an Ash Knights own goal (29) and further strikes from Nick Jackson (36), Spencer Tinkler (49) and Josh Ford (80) got the ...

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Ambrose eyes season-defining victory for Spalding Town at title rivals Sleaford 2nd

Skipper Rob Ambrose has called upon his Spalding Town side to see off title rivals Sleaford 2nd on Saturday – and all but secure the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division crown. Although Ambrose doesn’t feel Town’s penultimate game of the campaign at Sleaford (1.30pm) is must-win, he is determined to see his charges win the title and secure ...

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Boss Frecklington expects Spalding United’s credentials to be tested by top duo

Two tough games in the space of three days should let Spalding United know exactly where they stand in Evo-Stik NPL Division One South this season. That’s the verdict of Tulips chief Dave Frecklington ahead of Saturday’s trip to Northwich Victoria (3pm) and Bank Holiday Monday’s home derby with Stamford (3pm). Having been open about his aims to challenge for ...

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Holbeach United player/boss Roberts happy that ‘nobody is talking’ about his side

Pleased player/boss Tom Roberts is happy for his Holbeach United side to continue flying under the radar this season. The Tigers have quietly gone about their business this campaign, going unbeaten in their five ChromaSport UCL Premier Division and Emirates FA Cup clashes. This Saturday sees Holbeach welcome UCL Division One side Long Buckby to Carter’s Park for a UCL ...

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Spalding Hockey Club’s sessions extended after their popularity

Spalding Hockey Club are extending their Wednesday morning taster sessions for juniors due to their popularity. Around 80 youngsters have so far attended the opening three sessions which are held in conjunction with the South Holland District Council’s summer fun programme. An extra session has now been arranged for this coming Wednesday from 9.30-11am at the all-weather pitch at Surfleet’s ...

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Dominant Spalding Town post best score of season to batter Billingborough

On-song Spalding Town produced the perfect performance on Saturday as they cruised to a huge 186-run win at Billingborough. The win was fuelled by a sublime batting performance, with Hafiz Majeed (107) scoring another stellar century and Josh Newton (65), Warren Nel (54 not out) and Ben Smith (53 not out) all passing 50 in Town’s monstrous 310-3. In reply, ...

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Glory for Spalding Cycling Club’s Ross and Sarah in Fisherman’s Arms Trophy race

Three riders had reason to celebrate at the penultimate round of Spalding Cycling Club’s ten-mile TT League. Round ten, as is tradition, incorporated the Fisherman’s Arms Trophy race – which is awarded to the member who records a time closest to their season’s fastest time (SB) and recognises consistency rather than speed. Andy Bowser was quickest on the night to ...

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Simon shines in ‘outstanding’ Spalding Town 2nd win as promotion edges closer

Simon Juckes starred for Spalding Town 2nd on Saturday as they bounced back superbly from their loss last time out to put themselves within one win of a guaranteed South Lincs and Border League Division One promotion spot. Juckes top scored with 70 not out as table-topping Town 2nd made 228-7 against Heckington at the Memorial Field, then took (3-21) ...

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Palumbo holds his nerve to seal Cliff Hall Memorial Shield glory for Pyradon

Pyradon edged out Tulips 3-2 on the final black of a thrilling final to win the Cliff Hall Memorial Shield at Donington on Friday night. The Pyradon team of James Sharpe, Alfonso Palumbo, Jason Green, Tom Pickering, Spencer Dawkins and Neil Reynolds were deserving winners, with Palumbo holding his nerve to win the final frame. The final was incredibly exciting ...

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Nene Valley Harriers conclude their Southern Athletics League campaign with a flourish

Defending champions Nene Valley Harriers shone on their Southern Athletics League finale with a wonderful win at Norwich. The Harriers, who finished third in the overall standings, edged a tight meeting that saw them up against Marshall Milton Keynes, Belgrave Harriers and City of Norwich. At a match where the team were driven by the fact that they had to ...

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