The Chronicle

Mount depleted but still overcome Old England

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MOUNT A retained their unbeaten record and stayed top of Division One of the Northumbri­a Summer League.

They triummphed 6-4 despite having to turn out a weakened team for their visit to Old England.

Dan Dodds won all of his sets and was backed up by Dave Cutler and Rod Roberts who won one each - Dodds and Roberts taking the doubles.

Roberts and Cutler were both on the losing side when Mount B lost 7-3 3 to Cramlingto­n Casuals, who had James Bradbury in top form with a hat-trick.

Tyneside A edged a close encounter with Mitford in Division Two. Player of the match was Mark Kimberley, who was unbeaten as his side prevailed 6-4.

Brandon Crusaders endured close encounters in Division Three.

They were held to a draw by Matfen Tribunes despite holding a 4-1 advantage at one stage.

John Spencer was their most successful player but a hat-trick by Keith Hodges made sure the Tribunes gained a draw.

When they entertaine­d Ouston A Jamie Westwater claimed all of his sets - but it was in vain as two each from Andy Harris and Jamie Milroy helped the visitors to a 6-4 victory.

Younger players caught the eye in the lower divisions.

Eleven-year-old Oliver Ho enjoyed two successes over senior opposition for Cramlingto­n Spartans, who drew with Corinthian­s in Division Four.

Another 11-year old Leo Conn did likewise for Tyneside B in Division Five to help his team to a 6-4 verdict over Backspin .

Prudhoe teenager Tom Firth celebrated a hatrick against Cramlingto­n Dragons in his club’s 8-2 result.

It was first time he has won all three of his sets in a match.

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