Worthington CIU Summer League - Wheatley Hill A went down to their second consecutive defeat when they entertained Shotton Palms, but still seem likely to take the League Championship as they still hold a seven points advantage with just three matches left.

Ronnie Peacock put the Hill ahead but then Paul Hickman, Barry Hall and Jimmy Evans took the visitors to victory, whilst Alan Hall took the final frame for the home side.

Second placed, Old Shildon dropped two vital points on their visit to Spennymoor A, who desperately needed the points in their attempt to stave off relegation. Jossie Aldworth, Stephen Bennett and Billy Goggins put the visitors into a winning position but the Moors fought back with wins from Paul Biddle and Keith Welch.

Newton Aycliffe moved up to share the third spot with Fishburn A after they only dropped one point to the visiting Willington, who had Tom Parkin as their only winner. Stuart Neil gave the home side a great start with a 56 break with Mark Howe, Steve Nelson and Ronnie Hall completing the victory.

Jim Dufton put Stanley Central ahead on their visit to Fishburn A but that proved to be their only point as Brian Quest, Peter Davison, Charlie Hirst and John Griffin scored for the home side. This leaves the Central in danger of relegation as they only lead Spennymoor A by one point.

Wheatley Hill B look doomed to the drop when they only managed one point at Witton Gilbert and are now five points adrift of Spennymoor A. Tony Ellison took the Hill's lone point, whilst John Rooney junior, Ian Kerr, Ian Renwick and John Rooney senior won for Witton.

Ferryhill opened out a two point gap at the top of the Second Division after they only dropped one point to the visiting Durham City, who need a miracle to avoid relegation. Glyn Toas opened out with a 31 break for Ferryhill, whose other points came from Mark Wilson, Ian Roddam and Les Lewis, whilst Paul Davies took the lone Durham point.

Brandon moved into second place behind Ferryhill but have played an extra match. Only Ian Dinsdale took a point for Newhouse when they visited Brandon, who had wins from John Middleton, Kevin Sample, Graham Jackson and Colin Goodrick.

Meadowfield share the third spot with Langley Park, who were without a match, and Sherburn Village. Crook Belle Vue entertained Meadowfield and scored through Norman Slack and Harold Lomax but Craig Hughes and John Jackson equalised. In the decider the visitors went to victory when Norman Smith beat Derek Potts.

Sherburn Village made a good start at Newhouse B with a win for Scott Mallaburn. However the home side took over with wins from Tom McQuillan and David Jackson before Peter McGowan levelled the match. In the decider, Sherburn's Alan Bower beat Paul Thompson.

Spennymoor B hold a ten point lead at the top of the Third Division after they were never headed at Leeholme A. Micky Anderson put the Moors ahead with Barry Shaw equalising. Phil Wilson restored the Moors lead only to see Carl Brown level. In the decider the Moors, Kurt McCormack beat Ray Gill.

West Auckland look likely runners-up in the Third Division after they only dropped one point to the visiting Leeholme B, who had Stephen Bainbridge as their only winner. Andrew Sugden, Chris Kitch, Paul Smith on an impressive debut and David Geraty won for West.

Hunwick moved into third place, two points adrift of West Auckland after they completed an odd point home win over Tow Law. Arnold Fleming, Barry Fleming and Des Mason put the home side into a winning lead but Doug Watson and Tommy Williams fought back for the Lawyers.

Sacriston went down at home by the odd point to Crowtrees and further suffered when they were fined for failing to send in the scorecard.

Results: Crook Belle Vue 2 Meadowfield 3; Fishburn A 4 Stanley Central 1; Leeholme A 2 Spennymoor B 3; Newton Aycliffe 4 Willington 1; Brandon 4 Newhouse A 1; Hunwick 3 Tow Law 2; Spennymoor A 2 Old Shildon 3; Ferryhill 4 Durham City 1; West Auckland 4 Leeholme B 1; Newhouse B 2 Sherburn Village 3; Witton Gilbert 4 Wheatley Hill B 1; Wheatley Hill A 2 Shotton Palms 3.

South West Durham Association

Ferryhill took the Second Division title after they beat Barnard Castle Glaxo 3-1 in the play-off. There were mixed fortunes for the Ferryhill teams in the Pyramid competition as the A team went down at home to Hopetown but the B team won away at Northgate.

The Final of the Charlie Hall Memorial competition will be held at Hopetown on a date to be arranged between Carl Johnson of Darlington Snooker Club and Gary Fishpool of Darlington Rileys.

Darlington Snooker Club A became the Team Knock Out Champions after they beat Hopetown in the Final.

Worthington CIU Winter League

The Winter season will begin on Tuesday, 9 October with three divisions of teams of five players, each playing one singles match. There are vacancies for teams from CIU affiliated premises and application forms can be obtained by telephoning the secretary on 01388 730444.

Besides the normal league programme there are singles and pairs championships, a handicap competition, the Curry Cup for the best two players from each team, a Team Knock Out Cup and a billiards championship.

All former teams have been informed and issued with application forms, which must be handed in at the league meeting at Meadowfield Club on Thursday, 27 September at 7.30pm.

Jack Jobson Memorial Handicap Singles

Quarter final draw: Colin Jobes 30 (Shotton Palms) v Eddie Rhodes 10 (Spennymoor A); Charlie Blake 5 (Old Shildon) v Graeme Jackson 18 (Brandon); Owen Howarth 24 (Brandon) v Raymond Coates 24 (Langley Park); John Hall 40 (Crowtrees) v Karl Thompson 45 (Leeholme B).

Worthington CIU Pairs Championship

Quarter final draw: Jossie Aldworth & Michael Pratt (Ol Shildon) v John Griffin & John Carter (Fishburn A); Alan Hall & Dave Walker (Wheatley Hill A) v Charlie Blake & Steven Bennett (Old Shildon); Peter McGowan & Scott Mallaburn (Sherburn Village) v Bernie Jones & Mark Wilson (Ferryhill); Paul Hickman & John Armstrong (Shotton Palms) v Stephen Cave & Jock Frost (Wheatley Hill B).