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HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTY TABLE TENNIS SEASON 2004-2005

DATE	VETERANS 1 Pic	VETERANS 2	VETERANS 3	Comment
	Hr Div 3D	Hr2 DIV 4D	Hr3 Div 4B	Veterans Competition
16 Oct 2004	Away to Gs 6-4	Away to Wi3 2-8	Home to Wo3 2-8	2/3 Oct Midland Wolverhampton
06 Nov 2004	Home to Wa2 5-5	Home to Do3 5-5	Away to Hu 1-9	20 Nov Eastern Norwich. 28 Nov Mid Cheshire 2 Star
04 Dec 2004	Home to Sp1 9-1	-	Away to He5 1-9
08 Jan 2005 09 Jan 2005	Veterans	Western Masters Hereford	at Leisure	Centre
15 Jan 2005	Away to Ha3 9-1	Home to So3 5-5	Home to Bk3 0-10	23 Jan Egerton 2* Open
29 Jan 2005	Home to So2 8-2	Away to Bk5 4-6	-	20 Feb Juniors/Veterans
12 Feb 2005	Away to Sp2 10-0	Home to Co 4-6	Home to K6 2-8	6 Mar Seniors 18 Mar Finals
19 Mar 2005	-	Away to Dv3 6-4  Away to Dv5 5-5 Home to Co 4-6	-	12/13 Mar Northern 27 Mar Hyndburn 2*
02 Apr 2005	Home to Gn 7-3	-	Away to Ca2 3-7	9/10 Apr Southern Reading 1 May Sportsbreak 2*
Points Position	13 1st	5 6th	0 6^th	14/15 May National Thornbury

Key: Av=Avon, Bk=Berkshire, Ca=Cambridgeshire, Co=Cornwall, Do=Dorset, Dv=Devonshire, Gn=Glamorgan, Gs=Glouestershire, Gw=Gwent, Ha=Hampshire, He=Hertfordshire, Hu=Huntingdonshire, K=Kent, Mi= Middlesex, Ox=Oxfordshire, Po=Powys, Sp=Shropshire, So=Somerset, Sx=Sussex, Sy=Surrey, Wa=Warwickshire, Wi=Wiltshire, Wo=Worcestershire

Home Venues: 1. Green Farm Table Tennis Centre, Allensmore, Hereford, HR2 9AH. Contact: Richard Owens Tel: 01432 277251.

2. Bromyard Table Tennis Club, Queen Elizabeth High School, Panniers Lane, Bromyard HR7 4QS. School Contacts: Tel: 01885 482 230.

Caretaker John: 01885 488 051, Bill Arden: 01885 483 336, Sandra Gale: 01885 482 362.

All matches to be played by 2^nd April 2005.

COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 16-Oct-2004

Veteran Division 3D Hereford 1^st played their first match away at Rudford Table Tennis Centre against Gloucestershire resulting in a 6-4 WIN. Mark Owen was outstanding brushing aside his 2 opponents in straight games, with one going to deuce. Andy Castle looked on form to go 2-0 up against the Gloucester number 1, but was checked and finally lost in the 5^th set. Andy won his 2^nd set of singles easily in straight sets with the use of his heavy spin shots. Helen Green also went 2-0 up against her lady opponent, but was checked and defeated in the 5^th set at deuce. It was in the 3 sets of doubles that Hereford won this match with all going into the 5^th set decider. Helen with Mark were always chasing the game, losing the 1^st, winning the 2^nd, losing the 3^rd, winning the 4^th, but then coming through in the final set 11-8. Mark and Harry Jutle were 0-2 down but came back to win the next 3, final game convincingly at 11-4. Helen and Andy were again chasing as the previous mixed doubles, but came through in the 5^th set 11-9 for the 6-4 win.

Scores: Mark Owen 11-9, 11-7, 11-5 and 11-3, 13-11, 11-6. Andy Castle 11-3, 11-5, 11-4 and 11-4, 11-8, 7-11, 11-13, 5-11. Harry Jutle 4-11, 5-11, 9-11 and 8-11, 6-11, 4-11. Helen Green 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 9-11, 11-13. Helen and Mark in 1^st mixed doubles 12-14, 11-7, 7-11,13-11, 11-8. Men's doubles Mark and Harry 10-12, 4-11, 12-10, 11-9, 11-4. Helen and Andy 2^nd mixed doubles7-11, 13-11, 5-11, 11-9, 11-9.

Veteran Division 4D Hereford 2^nd played away against Wiltshire 3^rd resulting in a 2-8 loss. Their opposition proved to be too strong. Carol Milnes had a good game winning her singles in the 4^th set, narrowly losing 1^st set of mixed doubles with Trevor Davies 11-13 in the 5^th set and winning the 2^nd mixed doubles with Norman Merchant in the 4^th. Dave Hamer played below par due to problems with his hip.

Scores: Carol Milnes 8-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-7. Carol and Trevor Davies in 1^st mixed doubles 7-11, 11-6, 11-7, 4-11,11-13. Carol and Norman Merchant in the 2^nd mixed doubles 11-5, 9-11, 11-5, 11-2. Norman and Dave Hamer in the men’s doubles 5-11, 11-6, 9-11, 4-11. Norman Merchant 7-11, 6-11, 11-7, 6-11 and 3-11, 11-7, 0-11, 7-11. Trevor Davies 6-11, 9-11, 13-11, 10-12 and 5-11, 12-14, 5-11. Dave Hamer 7-11, 7-11, 5-11 and 7-11, 8-11, 4-11.

Veteran Division 4B Hereford 3^rd played Home at Green Farm Table Tennis Centre, Allensmore, against Worcestershire 3^rd resulting in a 2-8 loss. Their opposition also proved to be too strong. Mike Wheatley was involved in both of the wins, his singles in straight sets and the 2^nd mixed doubles in the 5^th set partnered by Sue Segust. Mike lost his other singles in the 4^th, as did Sue and Neville Meredith.

Scores: Mike Wheatley 11-9, 11-7, 11-3 and 8-11, 11-8, 10-12, 3-11. Neville Meredith 4-11, 4-11, 11-9, 4-11 and 9-11, 3-11, 2-11. Mike Morgan 8-11, 7-11, 8-11and 8-11, 6-11, 6-11. Sue Segust 3-11, 11-8, 6-11, 9-11. Sue and Morgan in 1^st mixed doubles 4-11, 9-11, 7-11. Sue and Wheatley in 2^nd mixed doubles 5-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-9, 11-7. Neville and Morgan in Men’s doubles 6-11, 7-11, 6-11.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 06-Nov-2004

Veteran Division 3D Hereford 1^st played their second match home at Bromyard Table Tennis Centre, based in Queen Elizabeth High School against Warwickshire 2^nd resulting in a 5-5 Draw. They picked up 2 points after beating Gloucestershire last month and now add another point from this draw to gain 3 out of 4 points. Mark Owen was outstanding again to beat his 2 opponents Mike Bishop and Peter Dunnett in straight sets. He also helped to win the Men’s doubles with Andy castle against the Peter and Mike and the 2^nd set of mixed doubles with Carol Milnes against Peter and Ann Lloyd, also in straight sets. Chris Martin lost his 1^st singles in straight sets to Peter, although first one at 10-12, but won his 2^nd singles comfortably in straight sets against Barry Hunt. Chris and Carol against Peter and Ann in the 1^st mixed doubles lost in the 4^th set. Andy Castle was a bit unlucky in his singles, first to Barry at 16-18 in the 1^st and 11-13 in the 4th, and later to Mike in straight sets, 3^rd at 11-13. Carol lost her singles in straight sets to Ann who is ranked much higher at 48 to Carol at 108. Thanks go to Carol who agreed to play in both matches after Helen Green indicated on the previous night of the match that she would not be able to make it.

Scores: Mark Owen 11-6, 11-7, 11-3 and 11-9, 11-3, 11-7. Chris Martin 10-12, 8-11, 7-11 and 11-3, 11-5, 11-8. Andy Castle 16-18, 7-11, 11-9, 11-13 and 7-11, 7-11, 11-13. Carol Milnes 8-11, 3-11, 9-11. Carol and Chris in 1^st mixed doubles 4-11, 10-12,11-8, 7-11. Men's doubles Mark and Andy 11-9, 11-5, 11-5. Carol and Mark 2^nd mixed doubles 11-7, 11-8, 11-5.

Veteran Division 4D Hereford 2^nd also played their second match home at Bromyard Table Tennis against Dorset 3^rd which also resulted in a 5-5 Draw. Howard Davies was too strong for us beating Norman merchant -7, -3, -7 and Harry Jutle -7, -6, -4. He also showed his strength in the doubles with Sylvia Smith in the 1^st mixed against Harry and Carol Milnes to win -9, -10, 8, -5, and with Danny Allen to beat Harry and Mike Wheatley -14, -8, -5. Mike Wheatley had to battle hard for his victories in both his singles, first against Eric Buckley 9, -9, 10, -10, 5, then later against Danny -9, 8, -7, 8, 5. Eric also made Norman work hard for his victory at 9, -12, 11, -14, 4. Harry against Danny was a bit of a strange game- 1^st one to Harry at 3, 2^nd to Danny -3, 3^rd a bit of a battle which Danny won -10, but then Harry went up a gear to win the next 2 for victory at 4 and 2. Norman and Carol in the 2^nd set of mixed doubles went on against Sylvia and Eric with the score at 4-5. Our side came through at 8, -7, 7, 4 to earn a draw, and our 1^st point.

Scores: Mike Wheatley 11-9, 9-11, 12-10, 10-12, 11-5 and 9-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-5. Harry Jutle 11-3, 3-11, 10-12, 11-4, 11-2 and 7-11, 6-11, 4-11. Norman Merchant 7-11, 3-11, 7-11, and 11-9, 12-14, 13-11, 14-16, 11-4. Carol Milnes 11-8, 6-11, 11-9, 6-11, 6-11. Carol and Harry in 1^st mixed doubles 9-11, 10-12, 11-8, 5-11. Harry and Mike in Men’s doubles 14-16, 8-11, 5-11. Carol and Norman Merchant in the 2^nd mixed doubles 11-8, 7-11, 11-7, 11-4.

Veteran Division 4B Hereford 3^rd played away against Huntingdonshire resulting in a 1-9 loss. Our team of Bob Trimble, Neville Meredith, Mike Morgan and Sue Segust offered some opposition forcing 7 matches into the 4^th set, but only Bob was able to score a win against Alan Smith -9, 5, -11, -10. Mike was unlucky to lose to Len Rogers in the 4^th set at 12. Mike and Sue in the 1^st mixed doubles against Paul Woods and Barbra Pace lost the 1^st at 10, won the 2^nd and lost the next 2. Neville in a similar fashion lost the 1^st game of each singles at 11 against Alan and Paul, won the next and lost the next 2 in each case.

Scores: Bob Trimble 7-11, 7-11, 10-12 and 11-9, 5-11, 13-11, 12-10. Neville Meredith 11-13, 11-7, 9-11, 8-11 and 11-13, 11-9, 8-11, 2-11. Mike Morgan 11-9, 4-11, 7-11, 4-11and 11-8, 7-11, 9-11, 12-14. Sue Segust 7-11, 7-11, 6-11. Sue and Mike in 1^st mixed doubles 10-12, 11-8, 5-11, 8-11. Bob and Mike in Men’s doubles 6-11, 8-11, 8-11. Sue and Neville in 2^nd mixed doubles 6-11, 11-9, 7-11, 7-11.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 04-Dec-2004

Veteran Division 3D Hereford 1^st played their third match Home at Green Farm Table Tennis Centre, Allensmore, against Shropshire 1st resulting in a 9-1 WIN. Mark Owen continued his undefeated run only dropping a single game for the first time against Rod France, but beating Dave Elkin in straight sets. Chris Martin also only dropped a single game against Dave Elkin and beating Terry Ridgway in straight sets. Andy Castle won his first singles easily against Terry, but had to come back from 2 games down to Rod to win his second singles in the 5^th set. Helen Green had very close games against Wendy Baggott to win in the 4^th set. Mark Owen was again instrumental in the first mixed doubles with Helen to beat Wendy and Dave in straight sets, then the Men’s doubles with Andy to beat Rod and Terry in the 4^th set. In the 2^nd mixed doubles Chris with Helen were always chasing the game to finally lose it in the 5^th set against Wendy and Rod- the only loss of the day. They now have 5 out of possible 6 points.

Scores: Mark Owen 11-9, 9-11, 11-7, 11-6 and 11-3, 13-5, 11-5. Chris martin 8-11, 11-4, 13-11, 11-5 and 11-3, 11-4, 11-9. Andy Castle 11-5, 11-8, 11-5 and 8-11, 6-11, 11-5, 11-7, 11-6. Helen Green 9-11, 15-13, 11-9, 11-9. Helen and Mark in 1^st mixed doubles 11-4, 11-5, 11-3. Men's doubles Mark and Andy 11-7, 3-11, 11-9, 11-3. Helen and Chris 2^nd mixed doubles 8-11, 11-4, 8-11, 11-6, 8-11.

Veteran Division 4B Hereford 3^rd played Away against Hertfordshire 5^th resulting in a 1-9 loss. Their opposition also proved to be too strong for Mike Wheatley, Bob Trimble, Neville Meredith and Carol Milnes. Their only win came from the 1^st mixed doubles with the partnership of Carol and Bob beating Mary Nichols and Richard Hudson partnership in the 5^th set. In the Men’s doubles Barry Phillips and Stuart Mybrea beat Neville and Mike in the 5th set. Bob lost both singles in the 4^th set, with 3 going to deuce against Barry and later Richard. Mike took a game off Barry only to lose it in the 4^th set.

Scores: Mike Wheatley 4-11, 3-11, 6-11 and 5-11, 11-7, 5-11, 10-12. Bob Trimble 6-11, 11-9, 10-12, 6-11 and 6-11, 12-10, 5-11, 12-14. Neville Meredith 8-11, 7-11, 5-11 and 4-11, 3-11, 6-11. Carol Milnes 9-11, 8-11, 6-11. Carol and Bob in 1^st mixed doubles 11-9, 8-11, 11-5, 5-11, 11-9. Mike and Neville in Men’s doubles 13-11, 6-11, 1-11, 13-11, 8-11. Carol and Neville in 2^nd mixed doubles 9-11, 8-11, 9-11.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 15-Jan-2005

Veteran Division 3D Hereford 1^st played their fourth match away against Hampshire 3^rd in Southampton resulting in a 9-1 Win. They add another2 points for a total of 7 out of 8 points. Mark Owen was outstanding again to beat Gary Longland and George Cole in straight sets. Helen Green was also on form to win her singles against Sue Hibberd in straight sets along her 2 mixed doubles also in straight sets, first partnering Mark against Sue and George Cole, and later with Norman merchant against Sue and Steve White. Chris Martin had to fight for his victories first in the 5^th set against Gary and the second in the 4^th against Steve. Norman played up for the team and put in a very creditable performance forcing the first into the 5^th set against Gary and winning the second in the 5^th set against George. Mark and Chris also won the Men’s doubles in the 4^th set against Steve and Gary for the 9-1 win. Prior to this match they were in second place only by a small margin in game difference.

Scores: Mark Owen 11-9, 11-2, 11-2 and 11-3, 11-1, 11-9. Chris Martin 11-4, 11-9, 10-12, 6-11, 11-7 and 11-13, 13-11, 11-8, 11-9. Norman Merchant 11-6, 9-11,11-7, 8-11, 5-11 and 3-11,5-11, 12-10, 14-12, 11-6. Helen Green 11-7, 11-5, 11-3. Helen and Mark in 1^st mixed doubles 11-4, 11-8, 11-7. Men's doubles Mark and Chris 11-7, 11-9, 10-12, 11-5. Helen and Norman 2^nd mixed doubles 11-4, 11-9, 11-6.

Veteran Division 4D Hereford 2^nd played their third match home at Bromyard Table Tennis Centre, based in Queen Elizabeth High School against Somerset 3^rd which resulted in a 5-5 Draw. Mike Wheatley kicked us off against Ian Chislett but looked uncomfortable to lose his first singles in straight sets. He glued another bat for his second singles and while the first game was tentative he won it at deuce against Steve Lewis, but then as his game improved so his opposition waned for Mike to win the next two easily for the straight sets win. Bob Trimble won his first singles also in straight sets against Steve, middle one at deuce, but seemed to have the upper hand in the second match against Mike Hurley only to lose it in the 4^th set, last 2 at deuce. Harry struggled in his first singles against Mike’s serves, but fought back to catch-up, only to lose it at deuce. He did take one game easily, but lost in the 4^th set. In his second singles again there were some outstanding rallies, but the net seemed to be against him to lose it in the 5^th set against Ian. Carol and Bob Trimble lost the first mixed doubles in straight sets to Mike and Ann Sandford. Carol in her singles against Ann lost the first, but then played really well to win in the 4^th set. Harry and Mike in the Men’s doubles lost the first, won the second, then should have won the third at 10-6 up, only to lose it 14-16, but then won the next two at 11-8 against Ian and Steve. In the final game we were 4-5 down when Carol and Harry won the second mixed doubles in straight sets against Ann and Ian, first 2 at deuce for the draw.

Scores: Mike Wheatley 4-11, 6-11, 2-11 and 14-12, 11-5, 11-2. Bob Trimble 11-1, 14-12, 11-7 and 11-8, 4-11, 11-13, 11-13. Harry Jutle 10-12, 9-11, 11-3, 8-11 and 13-15, 11-9, 7-11, 11-4, 9-11. Carol Milnes 8-11, 11-4, 11-9, 11-9. Carol and Bob in 1^st mixed doubles 4-11, 8-11, 6-11. Harry and Mike in Men’s doubles 5-11, 11-7, 14-16, 11-8, 11-8. Carol and Harry in the 2^nd mixed doubles 12-10, 17-15, 11-8.

Veteran Division 4B Hereford 3^rd also played home at Bromyard against Berkshire 3^rd resulting in a 0-10 loss. The team of Trevor Davies, Mike Morgan, Bob Marshall and Sue Segust were up against tough opposition of Nick Heaps, Tony Brown, Richard Rosinski and Denise Weller. The Men’s doubles went into the 5^th set for Mike Morgan and Trevor against Nick and Richard. Mike took a game off Nick to lose it in the 4^th set in his first singles. Sue and Denise both played an attacking game with Denise coming off better to win it in the 4^th set. Trevor also took a game off Nick to lose it in the 4^th set.

Scores: Trevor Davies 8-11, 5-11, 7-11 and 11-8, 9-11, 6-11, 6-11. Mike. Mike Morgan 5-11, 11-9, 5-11, 1-11 and 3-11, 5-11, 8-11. Bob Marshall 9-11, 6-11, 6-11 and 7-11, 9-11, 8-11. Sue Segust 11-8, 5-11, 14-16, 9-11. Sue and Bob in 1^st mixed doubles 6-11, 8-11, 6-11. Trevor and Mike in Men’s doubles 5-11, 11-6, 11-9, 4-11, 7-11. Sue and Mike in 2^nd mixed doubles 7-11, 4-11, 6-11.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 29-Jan-2005

Veteran Division 3D Hereford 1^st played their fifth match Home at Green Farm Table Tennis Centre, Allensmore, against Somerset 2^nd resulting in a 8-2 WIN. After a poor start of 0-2 with Chris Martin losing the 1^st singles in the 4^th set, 2 at deuce to Mike Crook, and Andy Castle also losing in the 4^th set to Bill Bruton. Mark Owen went on to continue his undefeated run to beat Alan Stone and later Mike Crook in straight sets. Mark and Helen Green also won the 1^st mixed doubles in straight sets against Wendy Pryce and Bill Bruton. All the rest won by the home side in the 4^th set with Chris Martin reversing his previous result defeating Bill, Helen defeating Wendy. Mark and Andy in the Men’s doubles beat Mike and Alan, followed by Andy beating Alan. Helen and Chris in the 2^nd mixed doubles beat Mike and Wendy for the 8-2 win. They now have 9 out of possible 10 points to put pressure on Warwickshire, who had the same number of points, but led by a single game difference.

Scores: Mark Owen 11-6, 11-7, 11-5 and 11-4, 11-6, 11-4. Chris Martin 8-11, 10-12, 11-5, 11-13 and 11-9, 11-7, 8-11, 11-8. Andy castle 8-11, 7-11, 11-9, 9-11 and 11-9, 7-11, 11-7, 13-11. Helen Green 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-7. Mark and Helen 1^st mixed doubles 11-7, 11-5, 11-5. Mark and Andy in men’s doubles 7-11, 11-6, 13-11, 11-5. Helen and Chris 2^nd mixed doubles 6-11, 11-5, 11-2, 11-7.

Veteran Division 4D Hereford 2^nd played their fourth match away against Berkshire 5^th resulting in a 4-6 loss. They faced a uphill struggle going 0-4 down, with Harry Jutle losing the 1^st at deuce in the 5^th set against Dave Gilham, Bob Trimble in straight sets to Clive Banham, Norman merchant to Mike Harris in the 4^th, 1^st 2 at deuce, and the 1^st mixed doubles in the 4^th set at deuce by Carol Milnes with Norman against Carol Byers with Clive. Bob then beat Dave in straight sets, followed by Carol Milnes losing to Carol Byers in straight sets for a score of 5-1 to the opposition. Harry and Norman in the men’s doubles beat Mike and Clive in the 5^th set, followed by Norman beating Clive in the 5^th set at deuce. Harry forced Mike into the 5^th set to finally lose it. Bob and Carol Milnes in the 2^nd mixed doubles beat Carol Byers and Dave in straight sets for the final result of 4-6. This was a very tough, competitive match in which Hereford were unlucky to come away with a loss.

Scores: Harry Jutle 12-10, 7-11, 8-11, 11-7, 12-14 and 8-11, 11-7, 7-11, 11-7, 8-11. Norman Merchant 12-14, 12-14, 11-6, 7-11 and 11-8, 3-11, 11-4, 5-11, 14-12. Bob Trimble 6-11, 10-12, 8-11 and 13-11, 11-8, 11-8. Carol Milnes 8-11, 2-11, 5-11. Carol and Norman in 1^st mixed doubles 11-3, 3-11, 8-11, 10-12. Harry and Norman in men’s doubles 8-11, 11-6, 11-5, 9-11, 11-9. Carol Milnes and Bob in 2^nd mixed doubles 11-6, 11-7, 11-6.

COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 12-Feb-2005

Veteran Division 3D Hereford 1^st played their sixth match away against Shropshire 2^nd in Bridgenorth resulting in a 10-0 Win. They add another2 points for a total of 11 out of 12 points. The team of Mark Owen, Chris Martin, Andy Castle and Helen Green were outstanding and continue to push for the title to win this division. Chris was pushed into a 5^th set for one of his singles, 3 at deuce by Malcolm Langford. Helen beat Jane Bevan in 4 sets. Mark and Andy won the men’s doubles also in 4 sets against Malcolm and Mike Dudley. Rob Mansfield was defeated in straight sets first by Andy and later by Chris. All the rest of the games were won in straight sets. This win puts great pressure on Warwickshire who led by a single game average difference.

Scores: Mark Owen 11-0, 11-8, 11-4 and 11=-6, 11-5, 11-7. Chris Martin 16-14, 9-11, 13-11, 11-13, 11-6 and 11-4, 11-5, 11-8. Andy Castle 11-6, 11-7, 11-8 and 11-6, 11-7, 11-7. Helen Green 5-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-7. Mark and Helen in the 1^st mixed doubles 11-7, 11-9, 11-3. Mark and Andy in the Men’s doubles 11-4, 9-11, 11-6, 11-5. Chris and Helen in the 2^nd mixed doubles 11-5, 11-6, 11-6.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 19-Feb-2005

Veteran Division 4B Hereford 3^rd played home at Bromyard against Kent 6^th resulting in a 2-8 loss. The team of Mike Wheatley, Bob Trimble, Neville Meredith and Sue Segust pushed 4 sets into the 5^th set deciders converting 2. Sue Segust had her best County result to date and fought hard in the 3 fifth setters she was involved in. Sue beat Jill Shipton in the Ladies singles, lost the 1^st mixed doubles with partner Neville to Jill and Wayne Youngs, and won the 2^nd mixed doubles with Mike against Jill and Roger Pingram. Neville and Bob lost to Ted Tydeman at deuce in the 4^th sets in their singles. Rest of the losses were in straight sets.

Scores: Mike Wheatley 7-11, 3-11, 7-11 and 9-11, 8-11, 7-11. Bob Trimble 8-11, 5-11, 9-11 and 11-8, 2-11, 10-12, 6-11. Neville Meredith 9-11, 5-11, 11-9, 11-13. Sue Segust 7-11, 11-8, 11-6, 8-11, 11-9. Sue and Neville in 1^st mixed doubles 3-11,11-8, 11-8, 10-12, 6-11. Mike and Bob in Men’s doubles 9-11, 5-11, 11-3, 11-6, 8-11. Sue and Mike in 2^nd mixed doubles 7-11, 11-9, 5-11, 11-6, 13-11.

Please note on the coming weekend of 26/27^th February 2005 for the first time a National Grand Prix Table Tennis Competition is being held in Hereford at the Leisure Centre. Some of the locals have entered to try their skills against the best. It’s free to watch.

Title Race

At last there is news on the battle between Warwickshire and Herefordshire 1st for the title race in the Veterans County Championships division 3D. Herefordshire had been trailing Warwickshire on game difference, by only a single game after January results. I can now happily report that Herefordshire are in FIRST place with 11 points, with Warwickshire in second after they were held to a draw by Hampshire 3rd.

Final matches are on 2nd April when Warwickshire face Gloucestershire at third place, while Herefordshire face Glamorgan at seventh place at the bottom, still looking for a win. This match will be held at Green Farm with a likely start of 4 PM.

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HEREFORDSHIRE SENIOR COUNTY TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
held on 6th March at Whitecross School, Hereford

On Sunday at Whitecross School, the Herefordshire County Table Tennis Senior Championships were played.   Forty-three players competed in twelve events and four of them were played to a finish. In the others, seven finals will be played on Finals Night on Friday 18th March in the Main Hall, Whitecross School, Hereford together with the semi-finals and final of the Men's’ Singles and four Veteran finals competed for a fortnight ago and three junior and cadet events played on the same day.  

Mark Owens’s return to the Championships after a two-year break saw him progress to the semi-finals but not as easily as he might usually expect.  Mark Stubbs took the first game 11.8 and although Mark took the next three by 5, 5 and 7 Mark admitted than none of the games were easy.  He then met Alistair Dawson who also won the first game to 9, but Mark stepped up a gear and won by 6, 5 and 5 in a very good match.  The holder of the title, Chris Martin, is also through to the semis by beating Greg Price in a very well fought game by the junior player with a scoreline of 9, 6, -8 and 7.  Chris then met Richard Smith and won with a scoreline of 7, 2, 7.  The centre part of the draw saw No. 3 seed, Dave White beat John Hunt 3, 4 and 10 and then play Andy Castle by 8, 3 and 9.   Unseeded player, Steve Knight beat the No. 4 seed, Nigel Foreshew and the Simon Morgan by 5, 10, -10 and 7.  One of the closest matches of the day was between Harry Jutle and Jon Dyke, which Jon won by 10, -6, -9, 8 and 10.  Three really good matches are in store in this event on Finals Night.

In the Ladies’ event Ann Barnes beat Sue Segust 4, 8 and 5, and Margaret Shock beat Lin Ashman by 4, -10, 6 and 6.  Ann and Margaret will play on 18th.

Ann Barnes and Sue Segust will meet Margaret Shock and Lin Ashman in the Ladies’ Final on 18th and Ann will be partnered by Dave White in the Mixed Doubles Final against Lin and Mark Owen the same night.

In the Men’s Doubles the first and second seeded pairs won through to the final when Mark Owen and Andy Castle, the title holders, who beat Paul Coleman and Bob Trimble in the semi-final, will play Chris Martin and Steve Brown, who won their semi with Simon Morgan and Dave White.

Grade ‘B’ Singles for second division players will see two players from the team most likely to win the division, compete with each other.  Bob Atyeo beat Neville Meredith -4, 8, -5, 10 and 9 and then Sue Segust by 6, 7 and 4 and will meet Colin Dolding who beat Tony Allen by 6, -10, 8, -9 and 2 and Steve Halford by 10, -8, 3 and 3.

The Grade ‘C’ event for third division players was won by Peter Stewart who played Bryan Farr in the final with a score of 6, 8 and 7.  Bryan had played both his brothers to reach the final - Mark by 4, 9 and 6 and No.2 seed Oliver by -5, 10, -6, 11 and 9.

The Audrey Lawrence Handicap Singles final was between Mark Farr and Jon Dyke.  Over the four games played up to 11 points, Jon had to give Mark 28 points and Mark won by just 6 points.

Chris Martin who started each of his games at - 10 won the Jacko Memorial Trophy and in the final he met Simon Morgan who started at +3.  Chris won by 21.16 and 21.18.

Greg Price and Margaret Shock who played Dave Gough and Tony Williams in the final won the Handicap drawn doubles.

The Restricted Singles - previous winners of the Men’s title cannot enter - saw No.1 seed, Nigel Foreshew fall to Steve Brown by 14.12, 10.12, 11.7, 4.11, 9.11 and Steve went on to beat Neville Meredith by 6, 11 and 3 before losing to Harry Jutle (No. 4 seed) in five games. Harry in the previous round had a walk over John Hunt after beating Steve Knight (No. 3 seed) 10.12, 12.10, 4.11, 11.6, 11.7. The No. 2 seed, Richard Smith, lost to Carol Milnes in five very close games and Carol then lost to Richard Owens in three straight games.  Richard however lost to Lincoln Franklin in straight sets, having also beaten Simon Morgan in straight sets and Bob Trimble 11.8, 11.7, 14.16, 12.10.

In the other restricted event for players not in the top ten averages, No. 1 seed, Steve Knight lost in the quarterfinal to Alistair Dawson, who beat No. 4 seed, Harry Jutle, in the semi final.  The No. 2 seed, Trevor Davies, will meet Alistair in the final having got there by beating Jon Dyke 4, -7, 10, -8, 3 in the semis.

Play on Finals Night will start at 7 p.m.  Admission is free and any spectators are welcome to come and enjoy a feast of excellent table tennis from players of all ages.

From Cicely Palmer - Tournament Secretary - Telephone 01684 540 595.
E-mail - cis@forwil.co.uk

Herefordshire County Table Tennis Championships

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HEREFORDSHIRE SENIOR COUNTY TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Finals held on 18th March at Whitecross High School Main Hall

Whitecross School Main Hall was the setting on Friday evening for the Herefordshire County Herefordshire County Table Tennis Championships

.A good number of spectators were treated to a very good standard of play from players of all ages

The Men’s semi-finals were played between Chris Martin, last year¹s winner, who beat Steve Knight by 7, 7 and 6 and Mark Owen, who beat Dave White by 8, 9 and 6. In the final, played as the best of seven games, Chris battled valiantly but every different method he tried was countered by Mark who eventually won by 6, 7, 4 and 6 to put his name on the trophy for the twenty first time since he first won the title in 1977.

Mark was also on the table with his sister, Lin Ashman, in the Mixed Doubles final and narrowly lost by 12.10 in the third game to Dave White and Ann Barnes who were playing together in the competition for the first time.

His third appearance of the evening was when Mark partnered Andy Castle in the Men’s Doubles. This time they met Chris Martin and Steve Brown and a match much closer than the score suggests which was won by Mark and Andy by 3, 8, -8 and 3.

The Ladies Singles match was between Ann Barnes and Margaret Shock. Ann won by 4, 6 and 9 which means that a new name goes on the Ladies Cup and Ann was partnered by Sue Segust, another new partnership, in the Ladies Doubles against Margaret Shock and Lin Ashman with Ann and Sue winning by 6, 4 and 4.

The longest and most exciting match of the evening was the Restricted Open for both men and women who have never won the main events. Harry Jutle played Lincoln Franklin. A spectator arriving during the first game might have thought that they were playing to the old rule of 21 up, because it ended with Lincoln winning by 20-18. Harry won the next two games by 10 and 9 but lost the fourth by 9. In the final game Harry took the title by 5.

The other restricted event for players not in the top ten positions in the Hereford League was between Alistair Dawson and Trevor Davies and was equally entertaining. Alistair won the first game easily to 5 but then dropped the next two to 9 and 8. The fourth game could have gone either way but went to Alistair at 9 and he then won the fifth by 2.

The Grade B final for players in the Hereford 2nd Division, was played between Bob Atyeo and Colin Dolding who both play for the Crackpots team. Colin won the first two by 8 and 3 but Bob came back to win the third by 9 and then Colin won the fourth by 7.

The Cadet and Junior events were all between members of the Farr and Price families. Josh Price beat Oliver Farr by 5, 9 and 4 in the Cadet boys match and Josh played his brother older Greg in the Boys Singles and having dropped the first game by 6 went on to take the second by 8 and only narrowly lost the third by 12-10 and Greg won the title by 5 in the fourth. Greg and Josh won the Boys Doubles by beating Oliver and Mark Farr by 5, 4 and 7.

The Veterans matches proved to be a good evening for Mike Wheatley. He had a very long and high scoring set with Harry Jutle in the Singles, eventually winning by 4, 9, -8, -10 and 11. He also had a five

game match in the Super Veteran’s event with Norman Merchant in spite of playing catch up for two games. The score was -8, 9, -8, 5, 9. In the Veterans Doubles Mike was partnered by Harry Jutle and the games went first to Harry & Mike by 5 and then alternately to their opposition of Paul Coleman and Bob Trimble by 9, to them by 8, against them by 9 and in the fifth game they won by 6.

Paul Coleman was in play again in the Restricted Veteran’s Singles with Colin Dolding and this time Paul won by 8, 8 and 9.

Other trophies present on the night were :- (Winner Runnerup)

Audrey Lawrence Handicap Singles - Mark Farr Jon Dyke

Jacko Memorial Handicap Singles Chris Martin Simon Morgan

Grade C Singles Peter Stewart Bryan Farr

Under 13 Boy’s Singles Elliot Freeman Grant Gwyn

Handicap Doubles Greg Price & Margaret Shock Dave Gough & Tony Williams

From Cicely Palmer - Tournament Secretary - Telephone 01684 540 595.
E-mail - cis@forwil.co.uk

Herefordshire County Table Tennis Championships

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 19-Mar-2005

Veteran Division 4D Hereford 2^nd played their final 3 matches away at Riverside Centre, Okehampton, Devon against Devon 3^rd, Devon 5^th and Cornwall resulting in a 6-4 win, a 5-5 Draw and 4-6 loss, respectively. Hereford picked up 3 out of possible 6 points, which should lift them out of the bottom place.

Harry Jutle kicked off beating Phil Kelly in straight sets not allowing Phil to settle into the match. Mike Wheatley lost to Paul Wood in the 4^th set. Norman Merchant won his first 2 games easily against Kevyn Rice before he worked out how to respond, which resulted in a long battle for the 3^rd game with Norman finally winning it at 19-17. Norman and Carol Milnes lost the 1^st mixed doubles to Kevyn and Pat Lyon in the 4^th set at 12-14. Mike lost to Phil in the 5^th set in a close fought contest, followed by Carol also losing to Pat in the 5^th set, making the score 4-2 to Devon. Harry and Mike beat Kevyn and Paul in straight sets in the Men’s doubles, followed by Norman beating Paul also in straight sets to level the score at 4 each. Harry against Kevyn was a mammoth game with Harry winning the 1^st 13-11, when Kevyn stepped up a gear to win the next 2 and looked favourite to win the 4^th, but Harry somehow battled on to hang in there to pinch it 12-10, followed by the decider at 11-6. Harry and Carol finished off by beating Phil and Pat in the 4^th set in the 2^nd mixed doubles 4^th set for the 6-4 win.

Scores: Harry Jutle 11-5, 11-5, 11-7 and 13-11, 7-11, 5-11, 12-10, 11-6. Norman Merchant 11-3, 11-3, 19-17 and 11-7, 11-7, 11-9. Mike Wheatley 8-11,11-4, 8-11, 9-11 and 11-5, 6-11, 10-12, 11-9, 8-11. Carol Milnes 7-11, 12-10, 11-9, 6-11, 3-11. Carol and Norman in 1^st mixed doubles 6-11,11-8, 4-11, 12-14. Harry and Mike in Men’s doubles 11-8, 13-11, 11-4. Carol and Harry in the 2^nd mixed doubles 6-11, 14-12, 11-5, 11-7.

Against Devon 5^th Mike Wheatley won the 1^st 2 games easily against Peter Nicholson before Peter started to hit every shot getting all on to win the next 3. Norman beat Geoff Davis in 4 sets, 1^st 2 at 13-11, 14-12, followed by Mike Wheatley beating Mike Atkinson in straight sets. Carol and Norman beat Mike and Anne Warren in straight sets in the 1^st mixed doubles for a score of 3-1. Carol lost to Anne in a 5^th set decider. Harry lost to Geoff in straight sets, 1^st at 18-20. This was followed by Peter Nicholson still in a devastating hitting form to beat Harry in straight sets, 2^nd at 12-14. Harry and Mike lost the Men’s doubles in the 5^th set to Peter and Geoff for the score of 5-3 to Devon. Norman brought the score to 5-4 by beating Mike Atkinson in straight sets, 1^st at 13-11, followed by Harry and Carol in the 2^nd mixed doubles beating Peter and Anne also in straight sets for the final match result of a draw at 5-5.

Scores: Harry Jutle 3-11, 12-14, 7-11 and 18-20, 9-11, 6-11. Norman Merchant 13-11, 14-12, 5-11, 11-5 and 13-11, 11-5, 11-6. Mike Wheatley 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 and 11-3, 11-5, 5-11, 7-11, 3-11. Carol Milnes 11-9, 7-11, 11-8, 3-11, 5-11. Carol and Norman in 1^st mixed doubles 11-4, 11-5, 11-8. Harry and Mike in Men’s doubles 6-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-6, 9-11. Carol and Harry in the 2^nd mixed doubles 6-11, 10-12, 6-11.

Against Cornwall Norman beat Bob House in straight sets as did Mike against Gary Hall. Harry and Austin Chapman then had a tremendous battle, which Austin finally won in the 5^th set for the score at 2-1. Norman and Carol in the 1^st mixed doubles made it 3-1, defeating Gary and Elaine Lewis in straight sets, followed by Norman beating Gary in 4 sets to make it 4-1. Things just appeared to go Cornwall’s way then as tiredness crept in on the Herefordshire players. Carol lost to Elaine in straight sets, followed by Harry and Mike losing to Bob and Austin also in straight sets in the Men’s doubles, 1^st 2 games at 13-15, 17-19. Mike lost to Austin 11-13, 10-12, 14-16. Harry really struggled against Bob’s bat to lose it in 4 sets. Harry and Carol lost the 2^nd mixed doubles to Elaine and Austin also in 4 sets for the final score of 4-6 loss.

Scores: Harry Jutle 8-11, 14-12, 11-8, 6-11, 8-11 and 6-11, 4-11, 11-9, 6-11. Norman Merchant 11-5, 11-8, 11-5 and 8-11, 12-10, 18-16, 11-7. Mike Wheatley 11-5, 11-4, 11-8 and 11-13, 10-12, 14-16. Carol Milnes 8-11, 6-11, 8-11. Carol and Norman in 1^st mixed doubles 11-5, 13-11, 11-6. Harry and Mike in Men’s doubles 13-15, 17-19, 5-11. Carol and Harry in the 2^nd mixed doubles 12-14, 3-11, 11-5, 4-11.

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COUNTY TABLE TENNIS RESULTS on Saturday 2-Apr-2005

Veteran Division 3D Hereford 1^st played their final match Home at Green Farm Table Tennis Centre, Allensmore, against Glamorgan resulting in a 7-3 WIN to win the division for promotion. Andy Castle started the home side off to a good start beating the Glamorgan number 1 Barry Russ in straight sets, followed by Harry Jutle beating Gareth Dommett also in straight sets, 2^nd at deuce. Mark Owen won the 1^st game easily against Fraser Anderson and looked to take the 2^nd at 10-6 up, but Fraser then suddenly had everything going for him to win it 14-12. Mark really had to fight for every point to win it in 4 sets. In the 1^st mixed doubles Helen Green and Mark surprisingly lost to Kim Johnson and Barrie Russ in straight sets, this being their 1^st mixed doubles loss. Andy won the 1^st 2 games easily against Gareth but then struggled to lose the 3^rd and finally win it in the 4^th at 14-12, for a 4-1 lead. Kim proved to be too strong for Helen and could not contain her to lose it in the 4^th. In the Men’s doubles Mark and Andy increased the lead to 5-2 beating Barrie and Fraser. It took Harry 2 games to work out how to play against Fraser and was unlucky to lose it in the 4^th at deuce. Mark went on to ensure the win by beating Barrie in straight sets for 6-3. Harry and Helen underlined the win by winning the 2^nd mixed in straight sets against Kim and Gareth for the 7-3 win.

Scores: Mark Owen 11-5, 12-14, 11-9, 11-7 and 11-3, 11-1, 11-2. Andy castle 11-8, 11-8, 11-4 and 11-6, 11-3, 8-11, 14-12. Harry Jutle 11-9, 13-11, 11-6 and 6-11, 6-11, 11-4, 10-12. Helen Green 10-12, 8-11, 11-9, 6-11. Mark and Helen 1^st mixed doubles 8-11, 9-11, 6-11. Mark and Andy in Men’s doubles 11-2, 11-9, 11-3. Helen and Harry 2^nd mixed doubles 11-7, 11-8, 11-7.

Mark Owen finishes the season undefeated with 100% average, Chris Martin on 80%, Helen Green on 66.7%, Andy Castle on 66.7%. Men’s doubles 100%, Mark partnering Andy in all except the 1^st with Harry Jutle. Mixed doubles 85.7%, Helen Green and Mark only losing once and Helen winning the rest with Andy, Chris and Harry.

Saturday's triumphant team photograph from left to right: Helen Green, Andy castle, Harry Jutle, Mark Owen.

Veteran Division 4B Hereford 3^rd played their final match away against Cambridgeshire 2^nd resulting in 3-7 defeat. Single wins for Neville Meredith beating Tim Wooton, Mike Morgan and Bob Marshall both beating Howard Morley all in the 4^th set. Reno Phyo and Sandra Hayes were too good for our side including Margaret Shock.

Scores: Neville Meredith 8-11, 11-6, 11-8, 12-10 and 9-11, 3-11, 3-11. Mike Morgan 11-8, 5-11, 7-11, 10-12 and 5-11, 11-7, 11-7, 13-11. Bob Marshall 11-7, 11-13, 11-8, 11-6 and 5-11, 7-11, 10-12. Margaret Shock 1-11, 8-11, 5-11. Neville and Margaret in 1^st mixed doubles 4-1, 7-11, 11-13. Bob and Mike in Men’s doubles 3-11, 10-12, 3-11. Mike and Margaret in 2^nd mixed doubles 6-11, 7-11, 3-11.

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