Knockout Rounds Underway in John Peel Darts League

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The knockout phase of the Dickie Smithson Memorial Trophy in the John Peel Darts League began over the weekend, with a full programme of first-round matches taking place across eight local venues.

Rosley recorded a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Bridge End B, while Tam O’Shanter defeated Sun Inn C by the same scoreline. Blackamoor also progressed with a 6-3 win against Wheatsheaf, and Wigton Bowling Club edged Red Dial Arrows 6-5 in a close contest.

In other fixtures, Sun Inn A beat Oddfellows 6-0, Crown secured a narrow 6-5 win over Letters A, and Red Dial Sparrows overcame Hare and Hounds 6-4. Aspatria Bowling Club completed the list of winners with a 6-3 victory against Silloth Bowling Club.

Standout individual performances included a 180 by Jake Bennett of Hare & Hounds and maximum scores from Aspatria’s Mark Sloan, David Graham and Eddie Carrick. Duggie James of Wigton Bowling Club recorded a 160 finish, and David Carr of Blackamoor posted two strong checkouts of 117 and 100.

Aspatria’s Stewart Reynolds also enjoyed a memorable weekend, making his Cumbria County Darts debut and earning the Man of the Match award.

Next week’s quarter-final and semi-final matches will see Rosley face Tam O’Shanter and Blackamoor take on Wigton Bowling Club at Wigton Park Bowling Club. At Letters Inn, Sun Inn A will play Crown Inn, while Red Dial Sparrows meet Aspatria Bowling Club.

The John Peel Darts League continues to provide competitive local action as players vie for honours in one of the region’s longest-running darts competitions.

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