Competitions - Memorial Cup 2022/23

[billiardsmichael]

Memorial Cup (Handicapped based on overall average over last 3 seasons. Neutral table, double leg games decided by highest total score)



Preliminary Round (to be played by 29th November)

Mark Fraser (0) v Karen Bacchus (3000) @ MVC

Michael Wilson (0) lost to Denise Wills (0) @ Salfords LH table

Nev Blackman (2000) v Tracy Guy (1500) @ Old Oak

Neil Palmer (2500) v Anita Blackman (1000) @ Horley CC

Laurie Roberts (0) lost to Abbey Balchin (3500) @ Jolly Bricks

Sue Oakley (2000) v Tom Pearse (1000) @ SPCC

Tony Cross (0) lost to Colin Robbins (0) @ Garland

Martin Pellett (0) bt Gary Powell (0) @ Salfords RH table



Results please to Terry Oakley, Competitions Secretary

[Martin Pellett]

I beat Gary in very tight match, 11,100 to 10,900 over the two legs.

[billiardsmichael]

Michael Wilson (8450*,1480) 9930 - 10940 (2850,8090*) Denise Wills

The defending champion, Michael, took on the recently crowned Ladies Grand Prix winner, Denise, in a thrilling match which went down to the final few seconds.

Denise got the early advantage and won the toss, putting Michael in and he duly went on to register the games highest break on 6.7k. He was disappointed to miss though - giving Denise some early table time but she struggled to adjust, adding just 2k in reply. A tactical battle then ensued at the bottom of the table - but Michael got them back with a minute to go and added another k to hold a lead of 5.6k exactly going into leg 2.

That second leg was a scrappy affair with Denise on and off after 2.5k, only to get the break back again and come off with only another couple of k on the board. Another exchange at the back of the table came around and it looked like the winner of that would take the match. Michael eventually mopped up but was off after a k following a greedy 100 split. Denise had to get the balls back as she was 2.8k behind, and with 4 minutes remaining she did just that. A steady 3.7k followed as she effectively played it out to give her the win. A brilliant battling display gave Denise the win, dumping out the reigning champ in the first round.

[tommo III]

Memorial Cup

(Handicapped based on overall average over last 3 seasons. Neutral table, double leg games decided by highest total score)

1st Round/Qr Finals

To be played to a conclusion at Salfords Club (Left Hand Table) on 24th January:-
Jim Balchin (2000) v John Wallace (3500)
Colin Robbins (0) bt Baz Symonds (2500)
Qr Final
Winner of above lost to Colin Robbins (0)

To be played to a conclusion at Merstham Village Club on 24th January:-
Abbey Balchin (3500) bt Tom Pearse (1000)
Nick Moss (4000) bt Dave Constable (0)
Qr Final 
Abbey Balchin (3500) bt Nick Moss (4000)

To be played to a conclusion at Jolly Brickmakers on 24th January:-
Roland Musk (2000) lost to Teri King (3500)
Denise Wills (0) v Anita Blackman (1000)
Qr Final
Teri King (3500) bt Winner of above

To be played to a conclusion at Horley Cricket Club on 24th January:-
Tracy Guy (1500) v Martin Pellett (0)
Genette Nicholls (500) lost to Mark Fraser (0)
Qr Final
Winner of above lost to Mark Fraser (0)


Results please to Terry Oakley, Competitions Secretary

[billiardsmichael]

Grape vine tells me:

L16:
Abbey bt Tom
Nick bt DC

QF:
Abbey bt Nick

[tommo III]

Memorial Cup
(Handicapped based on overall average over last 3 seasons. Neutral table, double leg games decided by highest total score)

Semi-Finals - to be played on 04/04/23
Abbey Balchin (3500) bt Colin Robbins (0) @ Old Oak
Teri King (3500) lost to Mark Fraser (0) @ Garland


FINAL - played on Tuesday 16th May 2023 (8pm)

Abbey Balchin (3500) 0, Mark Fraser (0) 2 @ Salfords SC (RH table)

[billiardsmichael]

Abbey was victorious last night to reach her first Memorial Cup final!

[billiardsmichael]

And I'm informed Fritz beat Teri in a thriller by 50 points!!

[billiardsmichael]

Final to be played at ??(1930??), Tuesday 16th at Salfords (RH??)

[billiardsmichael]

Fritz (0) beat Abbey (3500) in the final.

Abs gained a lead of about 5k midway through the first leg but Fritz managed to get the break back and finished 1600 up.
Second leg Fritz had the break with a deficit of 1900, excellent opener put him far enough ahead to win - well done Mark.