Division Three Highest Break (or Not !)

In the Division Three match between WCC B and HRBL A dated 11/1/2012 - HRBL A player A. Ormson is clearly stated on the back of the sheet as getting a 51 break in his 107-17 frame - and as he was signed on only weeks ago and the team did not lose any points for him it was considered that he has slipped through the net.

Upon speaking to the captain and other players from HRBL A we were told that he did not get a 51 break and just had a good night that night and that if (as the committee considered) the team were to be deducted points off their handicap they would fold from the league.

This matter will be brought up at the next meeting and the sheet in question will be put forward as proof of bringing the game into disrepute.

 

The case continues.............

 

 

Widnes League Referees moving up the rankings !

Our very own Qualified Referee’s John Twist and John Tollitt have been chalking up even more credentials and are now being invited to referee with the big boys - a fantastic achievement that both highlights the professionalism and standards of the Widnes League and rewards both of the lads for their ability and commitment.

John Twist took charge of matches on 11th to 22nd May at the World Snooker Academy (obtaining very good feedback) and refereed at the Players Tour Championship Friday and Saturday 23rd and 24th September at Sheffield

List Of His Matches:

1 Andrew Higginson 4-0 Joe Meara.
2 Jimmy Robertson 4-2 Jak Jones.
3 Mark King 4-1 Adrian Gunnell.
4 Sam Baird 4-3 Zhang Anda.
5 Aditya Mehta 3-4 Neil Robertson.
6 Michael Holt 4-2 Robert Milkins.

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The 33-year-old from Widnes, ranked 23rd in the world, won seven matches at the World Snooker Academy in Sheffield, culminating in a fine display against World Champion Higgins.
Higginson, whose previous career highlight was reaching the final of the Welsh Open in 2007, where he lost 9-8 to Neil Robertson, takes home the trophy and £10,000 first prize.
Pots on blue and pink saw Higginson win a scrappy opening frame, and he started the next with a break of 63, only for Higgins to take it with a trademark 73 clearance. But Higginson bounced back to win the third with a 78, then dominated frame four for a 3-1 lead.
Wishaw's Higgins, who has not won a title since his victory at the Crucible last May, compiled a run of 55 in frame five, and later had a clear chance to win it, but missed the black at 56-41. Higginson seized his chance with a break of 28 which proved enough.

"I'm thrilled to bits," said Higginson. "Even though it's not one of the big ranking tournaments, there were 200 players in it including all the big names, so to be the last man standing is a great achievement. Especially to beat John, the World Champion and best all round player in the game, in the final. He wasn't at his best but I'll still take it.

"I was practising the day before coming to Sheffield and hitting the ball better than I have done for years. Over the two days here I've made so many good breaks, not centuries but 60s and 70s which are enough to win frames."

The result pushes Higginson to the fringes of the top 16, with one more PTC event to come, in Poland next week, before the seeding list is revised. The top 16 at that point will earn an automatic spot in the UK Championship and The Masters.

"Getting into the top 16 is one of my main goals," added Higginson. "There are six or seven other players fighting for it and I had to win this to give myself a chance. I'm in the mix now and we'll see how it goes next week. But if I don't make it this time then at least I'm getting close to it."

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USC C have folded from the Third Division without hitting a ball ! - They contacted the league on the day of their opening match - This means that team number 5 for division three in the handbooks will become another open date.