England National Singles. July 17

Gary Robson made the quarter final stages of the English Masters today played at Stockport, Cheshire.
R1. W 4-0 Ritchie Buckell, R2. W 4-0 Steve Wakefield, R3. W. 4-2 Philip Simpson 4-2.
R4.W Tony West 4-0. QF. L Dave Weston 4-2.

Whale Hill
Summer Darts Competition July 14.
1st. Adie Welsh
2nd. Glen Durrant

Prins Takes Demi Open

BDO ranked Dave "the badger" Prins came back from a 3-0 deficit against "Jarra Arra" Billy Todd to win the final of The New Democratic Darts Open on Saturday.
 
Todd produced some of his tradmark power scoring to soar into an early lead before Prins mounted a comeback of his own hitting 180's in consecutive legs, with the match deadlocked at 4-4 Todd had chances to take the match including a shot at bullseye for a 167 finish, before Prins wrapped things up on double 8.
 
In the semis 14 year old Jack Revely from Silksworth caused a stir by coming through an experienced field of players before falling to Prins 4-0, In the other Semi Todd ran out a 4-1 winner against previous finalist of the event Alan Patterson.
 
Results
Winner : Dave Prins
R/Up : Billy Todd
Semis :Jack Revely, Alan Patterson
Quarters : Paul McGowan, Thomas Chaters, Kevin Turner, Eric Whitfield
Last 16 : Steve Taylor, Willie McDonald, Callum Stokell, Andy King, Callum Wallace, Carl Cook, Adam Lafferty, Ben Lumley
Group stages : Clark Brettell, Jamie Scott, Mick Quinn, Ken Hunt, Graham Mitton, Dalton Meek, Toni Meek, Steve Mann, Chris Lagon, Steve Hogg, Russell Meek, David Turnbull, Lee Rodgers.
Thanks to Andy King for the information:

British Gold Cup

JULY 10

A good run in both the mens and ladies singles saw two North East players reach the semi finals, Tyne and Wear's Sue Edwards had a good run to the semi's beating Deta Hedman 4-0 in the last eight but lost out to Lisa Ashton 3-1, Lisa went on to win the final.

In the mens event it was Nerterton super league play Gordon Dobey who made his way to a semi final spot with some good play during the day losing to Gary Butcher 3-0 in sets.

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Portland Club Carlisle

July 3

Kington Takes Title

Saturday saw the Final of the Portland Club, Carlisle eight week Harry Robinson was beaten in the last eight by Mark Storey, Paul "Butch" Knighton beat story in the semi final 3-1, and went on to beat Adam Sampson 4-0 to show great form ahead of the Gold Cup pairs next weekend.

Runner Up Spot For Linda

July 4

Durham's Linda Ithurralde was beaten in the final of the Ladies singles of the Anglo-Celtic County Cup. Linda had a 4-0 semi final win, but lost the Final to Lancashires Lisa Ashton 4-2

Hardwick Open

July 3

Six of the best

Glen Durrant won his 6th Teesside title of 2010 with a whitewash of arch rival Peter Searle in front of a packed Hardwick Social crowd sponsored by local building company Buildeez.

It was a disappointing start to the day for the knowledgeable Hardwick crowd as local player Dave Barnes lost in the first round to Stewart Ireland

In the last 64 Father and Son Paul Temke SNR& JNR caused the biggest upsets with victories over the much fancied Gary Stephens and Jimmy Dunlop. Mark Muckian was keeping the Hardwick flag flying with a strong performance against Andy Walshaw from Catterick.

Searle had a tough last 32 match against Cleveland County Gold Cup representative Michael Pearce but was strong enough to come through a high scoring match. Dennis Graham has shown a real return to form with a victory over Andy Cara to set up a last 16 place.

Some of the best darts of the day were played in the last 16 as Temke (SNR) beat Graham. Searle beat Simon Pearson (catterick). Most improved player of 2010 Terry Agar beat the dangerous Fluff Evans. Durrant ended the run of the much respected Muckian. Ken Dobson beat Tommy Smith. Col Foxton marched into another quarter final with victory over Kris Anderson. BDO ranked Dave Prins beat Alan Bell of Co Durham. Scott Chatterton was proving his win at the Grangetown Open was no fluke to beat Dennis Coleman after overcoming John Quantock in the previous round.

The room and the atmosphere was boiling as Dave Prins was in stunning form to whitewash Collin Foxton. Chatterton came through a tough passage to beat ken Dobson. Durrant beat Terry Agar 4 nil and Searle beat Paul Temke (SNR) to set up a semi final clash with Prins.

The first semi final witnessed a slow start from Chatterton as Durrant opened up a 2 nil lead, however, Chatterton fought back to trail 3-2 though the game will be remembered for the 10 dart finish by Durrant who checked out on 180,140,165 & 16
Searle beat Prins in a match that had everything. With the scores at 3 legs each Prins at 2 darts at Double Top to secure victory with ‘The Power’ sat on 145. Prins missed his chance and Searle made no mistake in hitting Treble 20, Treble 15 and tops for a stunning finale to the match that crowd showed their total appreciation for.

The final was a one-sided affair, Searle seemed to run out of gas after his epic semi-final as Durrant showed no mercy with 4 maximums and a 116 finish to seal with sixth win of the season. It topped off a great week for Durrant who won the Guisborough Open midweek.

The Ranking Event series moves to the Lazenby Social Club on Saturday August 7th for the much respected Norman Bennett Memorial with registration 11.00am to Noon and all players and spectators are welcome.

Whale Hill Summer Open takes place on Wednesday 14th July at Whale Hill Social Club. Registration starts at 6.30pm to 7.30 and all players are welcomed with the last of the summer competitions taking place at Beechwood & Easterside Club on Wednesday July 21st with the same times and all players and spectators are once again welcome.