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5-4 in the final. Helen Littlewood of Durham won the ladies event when she beat Clare Tritton of Chester-le-Street.

Mens results - preliminary round: Richie Bellwood Aycliffe bt Eddie Mackay Aycliffe,Terry Wray Ferryhill bt John Bourne Horden,Johnny Mason Chilton bt Steve Webster Ferryhill,Barry Dowson Durham bt Neil Campbell Crook, S Philips Shildon bt Paul Armstrong Shildon. Andy Seal Durham bt Ron Wright Bishop.

First round: Jacomb bt Bellwood, Wray bt Andrew Tennant Shildon, Steve Liddle Crook bt Graham Comerford Durham, Mason bt Peter Mernor Bishop, Morley bt Dowson, Chris Murray Ferryhill bt Peter Coates Crook, Philips bt Andrew Tuesday Bishop, Chris Bowron Durham bt Seal.

Second round: Jacomb bt Wray ,Liddle bt Mason, Morley bt Murray, Bowron bt Philips.

Semis: Jacomb bt Liddle,Morley bt Bowron.

Final: Jacomb bt Morley.

Ladies results: Kay Brannen bt Joanne Makepeace, Helen Littlewood bt Sue Seal, Barbara Patterson bt Emma Jefferson

Clare Tritton-Bye.

Semis: Littlewood bt Brannen,Tritton bt Patterson.

Final: Littlewood bt Tritton.

P W D Pts

Crook B 16 11 4 137

Durham 16 11 2 136

Shildon 16 9 3 134

Ferryhill 16 9 5 127

Bishop A 16 7 1 107

Crook A 16 4 3 102

Bishop B 16 4 3 93

Aycliffe 16 2 3 87

Chester 16 1 4 85

Durham Ranking Tournament

The Final will be staged at Durham Snooker Club on Sunday, 9 December at 2pm. It will be a match the best of seventeen frames between Michael Rhodes, the number one seed, against Paul Brockway, the number eight seed.

Paul will be looking to upset the seedings following his good wins in the decider against fourth seeded, Andy Seal by 5-4 and his semi-final 6-5 victory over the second seed, Chris Bowran. In the other semi-final Michael Rhodes beat the number seven seed, Dave Harrop 6-2.

Bishop Auckland League

Bishop Auckland Derby snatched the League Knock-out Cup with a dramatic last frame finish in the match against Henknowle Manor House played at Bishop Auckland Football Club.

The ten singles were shared when Paul Willey won two and Kevin Stewart, Stephen Lowther and Chris Peacock one each for the Derby, whilst Ron Wright took two with John Collinson, Martin Armstrong and Peter Merner adding one each for the Manor.

The Derby edged into the lead when Michael Richardson and Paul Willey won the doubles, but Peter Merner beat Chris Peacock in the first captain's game to level the scores. In the deciding frame Chris Peacock left himself a very awkward back over double to the middle pocket but he brought cheers from teammates and supporters when the black went in.

Durham and

District League

Sacriston Daisy Hill pulled off a good away win over Framwellgate Moor Marquis of Granby in a close match. Andrew Morley pushed the Hill ahead but John Dent levelled. Dave Neill restored the visitors' lead only to see Paul Shutt equalise. Simon Baker and Barry Dowson then moved Daisy Hill two ahead but Paul Shutt scored his second point to reduce the arrears. Daisy Hill then opened out a telling lead when they took three in a row through Simon Baker, John Mason and Dave Neill. John Dent and David Hodgson fought back to again close the gap to two points but then Daisy Hill completed victory when Simon Baker beat Dave Hardy in the captain's game.

League secretary, Andy Seal is concerned about the number of late results he is receiving.

l All team captains are reminded that league rules apply, but things would be made easier for the secretary if results arrived on time.

Results: Esh McKennas 6 Durham D.L.I. 7; Ushaw Moor Flass Inn 2 Durham Snooker Club 11; Bowburn Cooperage 4 Bowburn Oak Tree A 9; Bowburn Oak Tree B 9 Gilesgate Three Horse Shoes 4. No results were received from Durham Woodman v Coxhoe WM Club; Meadowfield Club v Chester-le-Street Garden Farm; Broom Park Loves v Ushaw Moor Catholic Club.

Tow Law League

Tow Law Rose and Crown completed their season in style with an odd point win over the visiting Tow Law Black Horse A, who were serious title contenders until they ran in a set of poor results over the last three weeks. The singles went to Chris Bowes and Lee Mowbray for the home side whilst Howard Spoors, Tony Brown and David Craggs moved the Horse ahead. However in the battle of the landlords, Derek Mowbray equalised by beating Jason Kell. The Rose and Crown went on to take the first two doubles to clinch a great win.

Tow Law Station are the certain champions, with Tow Law New Market B just a point ahead of Tow Law Football Club, who have completed their programme. However Lanchester King's Head and Tow Law Black Horse are just two points behind the Market B with a match still to play.

Results: Tow Law Rose and Crown 2 Esh Football Club 3; Tow Law Cattle Mart 3 Sunniside Comedian 2; Tow Law Rose and Crown 0 Tow Law Black Horse A 5; Tow Law Football Club 4 Esh Football Club 1.

CIU Team Championship

Second round results: Shotton Comrades beat South Moor Social; Quarrington Hill A beat Crowtrees; North Biddick D beat Ferryhill B; Osbourne beat North Biddick B; Quarrington Hill B beat High Fell A; Easington Colliery beat High Fell C; High Fell B beat Mount Pleasant. Grange Villa received a bye.

Riverside Car Sales Singles League

AWilson, who is second from bottom of 20 players, has hit his best ever result in his pool career against one of Darlington and Cleveland's top pool players, Mark Bean.

Bean, who is in fourth place in the league and has had four 6-0 wins this season, could not find any form against Andy Wilson. Bean caught him at the wrong time, as Wilson went 3-0 up then went from strength to strength and won the next three frames to run out with a 6-0 whitewash.

After this match, Bean found his form and hit two very good wins. First Mark whitewashed a shocked Dave Robinson 6-0. Then he went on to defeat Gary Nicholson 5-1 after leading the match 2-1.

Top of the table clash was between Steve Woodier and Tony Kay. Woodier started very well with Kay breaking off and failing to pot. This let in Steve who hit an eight-ball finish.

Then with the match at 2-2, Steve won the fifth frame with another eight-baller to lead 3-2. In the last frame Woodier missed the clearance to let in Kay who took control of the frame receiving two shots. He cleared the table up to the black still having two shots, only to miss the black to let in Woodier who pinched the frame and the match 4-2.

Stuart Richardson came back down to earth after stopping Woodier's 73 match unbeaten run in his match with Kevin Pigott. With the first four frames shared and the match at 2-2, Pigott went on to win the next frame to lead 3-2. In the last frame Pigott was a bit fortunate when Richo had two shots, potted a red and trying to move out another red only for it to land safe - then miss. He then let in Kevin who potted a very difficult last yellow with the white going anywhere on the table only to land perfect on the black, to win the match 4-2.

Richo was under pressure in his next match against Michael Gray after Richo led the match 2-1. Gray came back to win the next two frames to lead 3-2 but Richo held on for a point in winning the last frame for a 3-3 draw.

Michael Gray had two very good 5-1 wins after his excellent performance against Richo. First Gray defeated John Atkinson after trailing 1-0. Then also won 5-1 against Andy Wilson again trailing 1-0.

Stuart Richardson bounced back after his defeat and draw to demolish Lee Ward 5-1. Richo hit eight-ballers in frames one, four and five.

Dave Robinson had a 4-2 win over Gary Nicholson but was then upset when he was defeated 5-1 by Paul Burke after Robbo won the first frame then in his match with Eddie Mooney trailed 2-0 then led 3-2 but Mooney won the last frame for a 3-3 draw.

Eddie Mooney then went on to defeat Chris Dobbs 5-1, but was then defeated by an in-form Andrew Koulias who is having his best season to date. Andrew led 1-0 then 3-1. Mooney won frame five for 3-2 but Koulias held on to win the last frame for a 4-2 win.

Andrew then had a 3-3 draw with Gary Nicholson with Koulias leading 3-1. Lee Ward defeated John Atkinson 4-2 after trailing 2-1.

Joe Manicina came out an easy 5-1 winner win a grudge match with his teammate Mark Klyman.

Placings: Woodier 11-30; Richo 11-28; Kay 11-27; Bean 12-22; Pigott 9-22; Ward 12-18.

l The Stoney Oak in Billingham are holding a Pot The Lot competition on Sunday, December 2 (start noon) to 10pm. The money raised from this competition will go to the Les Wardle Cancer Fund. There is a prize for the top six scorers.

Riverside Car Sales have donated an autographed Middlesbrough ball which has Paul Gascoigne's autograph on it. The ball is being auctioned with the money going to Les's fund. The highest bid to date is £50. To register a bid ring (01642) 276840.

Willington League

Hunwick Quarry Burn moved up to share the top place with Willington Brewer's Droop A after they only dropped one point at Willington Commercial, who had Ben Parkin as a singles winner. The Quarry Burn's points came from Dave Robson, Dave Edmundson, John Mason, Colin Edmundson and Alan McClurg together with all three doubles. Willington Brewer's Droop A moved into a three points lead at Willington Black Horse with wins from Craig Lally, Alan Lee and Michael Pickles before Donald Young and Tommy Parkin closed the gap. Paul Williams moved the Brewer's two points ahead again before they completed a good win by taking two of the three doubles.

Results: Willington Brewer's Droop B 2 Hunwick Club 3; Willington Market 1 Prospect Club 4; Willington Black Horse Tavern 3 Willington Brewer's Droop A 2; Willington Commercial 1 Hunwick Quarry Burn 4. No result from Sunnybrow Brown Trout v Howden Australian