Week 7 Report

STUART & SONS OXFORD & DISTRICT AUNT SALLY 2022
REPORT WEEK 7

The weather played havoc this week, resulting for the first time for many seasons not one maximum six was recorded.
In the Premier Section The Black Prince remain the only unbeaten team in the league after they defeated The George ‘A’ 3-0 at home. Phil Austin starred for the Prince with thirteen dolls (5-3-5). George set all three legs and in the opening leg hit 24 which was not quite enough with the Prince hitting 27 in reply. George set 24 again and this time in reply Prince left anchor man Mick Phipps needing four to win, this proved to be no problem as he clanged off five dolls to give the Prince a 2-0 lead. The whitewash was completed in the final leg 25-21.
The Swan ‘A’ got off to the perfect start at home to Donnington Club ‘C’ setting and winning the first leg 26-18, however they collapsed in the second leg, only setting a paltry 15 dolls. Donnington had no problems passing that with 19 to level the game 1-1. Final and deciding leg Swan got their act back together and set 25 which was more than enough as Donnington could only hit 21 in reply.
It was a close contest between hosts New Club and North Leigh FC with only one doll separating the teams in two of the legs. The first leg New Club set and won 17-16. North Leigh hit back in dramatic fashion in the second leg setting and winning it 28-18. Final and deciding leg North Leigh could only manage a meagre 15, however in reply New Club, playing with a player less came into play as they fell short by the odd doll with 14. Charlie Buckingham was top dog for the football club with a baker’s dozen (3-5-5).
The two teams without a win so far ,Ampleforth Arms ‘A’ and Garsington Sports clashed and it was the later who came away with a 3-0 victory to condemn The Amp to one of only two teams in the league still seeking a victory. Garsington won the first two legs 19-15, 20-17 and had to rely on a three stick shoot out to win the final leg after it was tied 17-17.

In Section 2 Ben Green for The Chequers ‘B’ hit his best ever Aunt Sally career score when he clanged off thirteen dolls (5-4-4) however it was to no avail as they lost at home to The Six Bells ‘D’ 2-1. With the scores nicely poised at 1-1 Chequers set 20 in the final leg, which proved to be no problem for the Bells as they hit a substantial 28 in reply to give them victory and share in the three way tie at the top of the table.
Six Bells ‘A’ Kidlington share top spot after a hard fought 2-1 win at The Seacourt Bridge. They shot into a quick 2-0 lead 18-13, 22-20 and then set 20 in the final leg. A slow response by Seacourt was rescued by anchor man Mark Tilling who whipped the four dolls needed to level and take it to three sticks, unfortunately Six Bells won that to give them maximum points.
Vikings ‘A’ got off to a good start at home to Queens Head winning the opening leg by the closest of margins 16-15. Queens hit straight back in the next leg 22-11. Final leg was tied 17-17 with the Queens winning it on three sticks to give them a 2-1 win.
Donnington Club ‘A’ finally smelt victory for the first time this season when they came away from The Gladiators ‘B’ with a 2-1 win, in the leg scores of 18-14, 22-16, 14-19.
Red Lion ‘A’ Yarnton scored more dolls than their visitors Chequers ‘A’ (48-46) but still lost out 2-1. Chequers set all three legs and won the first two 16-14, 18-16, Lion grabbing a point in the final leg 18-15.

The Blackbird ‘A’ lead Section 3 after whitewashing the Vikings ‘B’ 3-0. It was a fairly straight forward win for the leaders winning all three legs 14-7, 18-14, 14-12 resulting in the Vikings still propping up the table .
Steve Horwood was in top form clanging off thirteen dolls (4-5-4) for The Cricketers Littleworth, however it didn't prevent them from losing at Donnington Club 'B' 2-1, in the leg scores of 13-11, 19-16, 11-16.
Masons Arms ‘A’ title hopes took a slight dent when they lost at home to Cowley Workers ‘A’ 2-1. Two poor sets of 10 in the first two legs cost them dearly as Workers won them with replies of 12 & 14. Masons finally clicked in the final leg setting and winning it 19-13.
Steve Tooke with 11 dolls (4-2-5) guided The Catherine Wheel to a 2-1 win at The George ‘B’ winning the first leg with ease 15-9. Second leg George set a respectable 18 and in reply Catherine Wheel left anchor man Michael Ashburner all six to win, he gave it a good effort but fell just one short with 5. The final leg George set 15 and this time Ashburner needing 3 to win the leg, did just that to snatch the leg by the odd doll with 16.
Red Lion Kidlington kept their title ambitions on track with a 3-0 win at home to Ampleforth Arms ‘B’. Paul Edwards with a dozen dolls (4-5-3) led the Lion to leg wins of 12-11, 19-12, 17-9.

Kidlington FC lead Section 4 after defeating The Tandem at home 3-0. After comfortably winning the first two legs 11-9, 15-12 they had to rely on three sticks (8-6) after it was tied 8-8.


In Section 5 The Swan ‘C’ crashed to their first defeat of the season at home to Northway Club ‘C’. They got off to a good start winning the opening leg 13-11. Swan then set 12 in the second leg but four dolls from Northway’s anchor man Jack Lane sealed victory by the odd doll with 13. Swan set the deciding leg with 12 and in reply Northway excelled hitting 22 to give them the leg and game. Steve Oliver top scored with 10 dolls (2-3-5).
White Horse hit a credible 43 dolls in their 2-1 win at Northway Club ‘B’. Winning the first two legs 14-11, 16-11 Northway seized a point in the final leg 14-13. David Spriggs whipped off a dozen dolls (4-5-3) for White Horse while Northway’s Jack Wells hit double figures (4-3-3).
White Hart are still seeking their first win of the season after losing out at The Golden Ball 17-8, 8-6, 15-8.

SIXERS: None
BLOBBERS:
S.Hannon (Cowley Workers ‘A’) B.Woodward (White Hart) P.Blake (Kidlington FC) G.Bourton (The Tandem) A.Brown (Ampleforth Arms ‘B’)

TOP DOLL SCORERS:
13: S.Horwood (Cricketers Littleworth) C.Buckingham (North Leigh FC) B.Green (Chequers ‘B’) P.Austin (Black Prince)

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