Allen keeps up the family tradition
It was a different Denyer who hit the headlines this week with Allen Denyer producing the outstanding performance in Division Three of the Clacton and District Table Tennis League.
The Brotherhood I skipper took an excellent hat-trick as his side defeated Windsor Swallows 6-4, Denyer taking the scalps of Angela Barratt, Malcolm Caley and Iris Howlett, and sharing a crucial doubles victory with James Smith-Daye.
The result puts Brotherhood I top of the table alongside club-mates Brotherhood J, 7-3 winners over Nomads Pumas, Tom Burton and Kelvin Olano staying unbeaten although Olano was pushed hard by Alan Dockerill before winning 10-12, 8-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-9.
There was a maximum for Pete Miller of Nomads Wildcats against Brotherhood K, but two each from Brian Baines, Rob Bright and Pete Bloomfield gave Brotherhood the 7-3 win.
No-one stayed unbeaten but every player picked up a point in the draw between Brotherhood M and Nomads Leopards, Nomads’ Roger McNaughton losing to Vicky Edwards and then 16-14 in the fifth to Gracie Edwards but unexpectedly defeating Cris Edwards
Barry Brandon and Harry Hawkes won three each as Nomads Bobcats beat Brotherhood L 8-2, Brotherhood junior Jonathan Found beating super-veteran Harry Barlow 12-10 in the fifth.
Gerald Batt and Michael Gallone took trebles for Brotherhood H in their 8-2 success over Nomads Lynx whilst, in the all-Windsor clash, Windsor Penguins beat Windsor Kites 10-0, Jackie Bunce recording her first-ever League hat-trick.
In Division One’s top match, Nomads Panthers beat Windsor Condors 6-4, James Denyer’s treble for the winners including a victory in three over Gary Young, Windsor’s John Pattrick beating Colin Webber 11-8 in the decider in the closest match of the night.
Walton B’s Graham Buxton enjoyed success over Martyn Green but otherwise it was full steam ahead for Brotherhood A who emerged comfortable 9-1 winners and now head the early-season table.
Walton A took advantage of an off-night from club-mates Walton B and inflicted a 10-0 defeat, Colin Dearman’s 11-7 in the fifth win over Jason Gale the only match that went the distance.
There was a hat-trick for Stewart Murray and two each for Martin Edwards and John Owen as Brotherhood B edged past Walton D
7-3, Owen beating George Kalli 11-7, 11-8, 8-11, 6-11, 12-10.
Windsor Kestrels won all four matches that went to five to pick up a welcome 8-2 victory against Nomads Jaguars, Chris Petrou playing well to stay unbeaten, whilst Windsor Eagles beat Nomads Lions
10-0, John Hobson defeating John Weller 13-11 in the fifth.
Lawford lead the way in Division Two after their 10-0 win over Brotherhood E, Ian Sherwood picking up a treble whilst Richard Spence maintained his hundred per cent record.
Paul Hume’s couple for Nomads Cougars included a 6-11, 11-9,
13-11, 12-14, 11-9 win over Ian Fielder of Windsor Harriers, his first defeat of the season, but two each from Fielder and Jenny Higgins helped the Harriers to a 7-3 match victory.
Finally, a Dave Martin maximum was the centre-piece of Windsor Magpies’ 6-4 win over Brotherhood F, Graham Bunce contributing a couple for the Magpies, David North winning two for Brotherhood.
* All players must be registered with the ETTA. Any matches played by an unregistered player will now be counted as void.
* Team Secretaries are asked to get result cards to the Press and Records Secretary by 10.00 am on the Saturday after the match.
* The first Tournament of the season, the Handicapped Doubles, takes place on Saturday 24th November at the Coastal Academy Sports Hall. Full details are being sent to Team Secretaries.
* The Windsor Club Quiz takes place on Saturday 24th November at St James’ Hall. For details ring Jenny Higgins on 01255 432397.
RESULTS
Division 1
Windsor Condors 4 Nomads Panthers 6;
Windsor Kestrels 8 Nomads Jaguars 2;
Walton B 1 Brotherhood A 9:
Walton C 0 Walton A 10;
Brotherhood B 7 Walton D 3;
Nomads Lions 0 Windsor Eagles 10.
Division 2
Brotherhood E 0 Lawford 10;
Windsor Harriers 7 Nomads Cougars 3;
Windsor Magpies 6 Brotherhood F 4.
Division 3
Nomads Bobcats 8 Brotherhood L 2;
Nomads Lynx 3 Brotherhood K 7;
Nomads Pumas 3 Brotherhood J 7;
Windsor Penguins 10 Windsor Kites 0;
Brotherhood I 6 Windsor Swallows 4;
Brotherhood K 7 Nomads Wildcats 3;
Brotherhood H 8 Nomads Lynx 2;
Brotherhood M 5 Nomads Leopards 5.
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Tony Oswick