There was another good win for the Bradford Billiards team in the Yorkshire Inter District League with a 5-2 victory against Huddersfield No.2 at Great Horton Cricket Club.
Captain Stephen Kershaw started well, a break of 37 setting the platform to establish a commanding lead against Jez Ford, running out a 200-120 winner. John McEachran faced strong opposition from Julian Hodge, who made back to back breaks of 39 to lead 80 – 2. McEachran fought back with a 33 break, but the game didn’t quite last long enough for him ever to get on terms, and Hodge levelled the match with a 200 – 152 victory. The last game produced the best billiards of the night and it didn’t look good for Bradford, as Huddersfield captain John Ingleby took an early lead, with a break of 37, but Bradford’s Paul Devitt made breaks of 41, 39 and 36 for a 200 – 147 victory, seeing Bradford home to a 5 – 2 win.
Bradford No.2 snooker side are in action on Sunday when they entertain Selby at Cue Gardens (7.30pm). Bradford No.1 travel to Castleford No.1 the following week.
The Bradford Billiards Championships have now been confirmed for Saturday 22nd March at Cue Gardens, with entries accepted on the day up to 11.30am. All players will be guaranteed at least 3 one hour matches. More information will appear nearer the time.
The Yorkshire Snooker Championship Qualifiers get under way on Sunday at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, with several Bradford players in action. First round matches see Hanif Rafiq v Donald Lynch (Selby), Russell Morgan v Chris Hart (Leeds), Damian Bentley v Lee Hart (Wakefield), Kevin Firth v James Dabell (Sheffield) and an all Bradford tie with Lewis Walsh taking on Josh Walker. Players are reminded that the usual dress code applies as with all Yorkshire tournaments. Please contact Richard Bakes for queries (07940 651850). The second qualifying date is 2nd March which will feature 4 time Bradford Champion and 2010 Yorkshire Champion Gareth Green amongst others.
Howard Mawson the 2004 Bradford Champion, is the first player through to the Quarter Finals of the Bradford Championships after a 4-0 victory over Elliott Glover (Low Moor Club). Mawson, from Eccleshill Victoria Cons, also made the competitions highest break to date with a superb 102 in the final frame.
