LISKEARD and DISTRICT LEAGUE

John Chudleigh successfully defended his Captains' Cup darts crown by beating the 2010-11 winner, John Jefford (White Hart A), 2-1 in the final.

The reigning champion, who plays for the Marquee Bar, had earlier accounted for Steven Gregory (Cheesewring), Ian Vine (Con Club) and Will Geach (East Taphouse), while Jefford had a bye in the first round before beating Myra Hyne (Liberal Club B) and Martin Rogers (Rally Club).

Rally Club have a lead of eight points at the top of the table going into their final match of the campaign tonight (Friday) at the Cheesewring, with second-placed White Hart B visiting the Rivercroft.

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