Callington and Gunnislake District Ladies' Darts League - Gunnislake A pull off surprise derby success

In the second round of the Molly Bickell K.O. Cup the in-house derby at Gunnislake SC produced a surprise result. The A team managed to overcome the B team 5-2, with the A team taking the team games 2-1 and then three singles through Sarah Statton, Sheila Pearce and Margeret Stidwell. The B team took just one point when Trish Monahan beat Pat Davis 2-1.

Coryton Arms played host to their old rivals Callington SC. Social started brilliantly, taking all three team games. They then took the tie when Phyl Freeman defeated Rose Knight in the first single. Coryton hit back, taking the remaining three singles through Jane Sturgess, Amanda Burt and Lindsay Nicholls to go down 4-3.

Tavistock Hotel entertained Callington CC (Spinners). Tavy started well, taking all three team games followed by three singles through Lorrainne Chesworth, Val Downing and Sue Helcoop. Mary Borlase got the Spinners' consolation win but her team went down 6-1.

Callington CC (Scorers) entertained Bulls Head and came from behind to ease home 4-3 winners. Bulls took the team games 2-1 and then went 3-1 up when Sharon Rayner beat Jo Hughes but the Scorers fought back, taking the remaining three singles through Tracey Kelly, Julia Paynter and Denise Hughes for their 4-3 victory.

Results - Callington CC (Scorers) 4, Bulls Head 3- Chief scorers, Call CC Scorers: J Paynter 105; D Hughes 100 x 2; J Hughes 174. Bulls Head: J Beal 100; S Rayner 114.

Gunnislake SC A 5, Gunnislake SC B 2- Chief Scorers, Gunn SC A: S Statton 125, 101; P Davis 114; M Stidwell 100. Gunn SC B: M Deacon 121, 116.

Coryton Arms 3, Callington SC 4- Chief scorers, Coryton: L Nicholls 100. Call SC: N McCabe 114, 100; P Freeman 138, 135, 121; A Howard 100.

Tavistock Hotel 6, Callington CC (Spinners) 1- Chief Scorers, Tav Hot: V Downing 140, 100; J Jacob 117, 101; L Chesworth 110, 100. Call CC Spinners: A Benad 134; M Borlase 100.

Captain's Note - The Winter League AGM will take place at Gunnislake SC on Sunday 25th July, commencing at 8.00 pm. All teams must be represented. Any new teams interested in joining, please ring Godfrey Smale on Tavistock 832755.

On Monday 26th July, the league will be holding its Summer Doubles Competition at Gunnislake, commencing at 8.00 pm. Entries to Godfrey Smale on Tavistock 832755.