Leaders stay on track for title with Railway swept aside

LEADERS Coracle A resumed where they left off as the New Carmarthen & District Men’s Winter Darts League sponsored by Gremlin Club returned after the Christmas break.

They enjoyed a resounding 6-1 win at Railway B.

Second-placed Black Lion kept up the pressure with a 5-2 success over Carpenters.

Also victorious on the road were White Lion, 4-3 over bottom side Fountain Inn. Stag’s Head narrowly won their derby over Nomads 4-3.

Division two runaway leaders Coracle B won 5-2 against Railway A. Second-placed Wheatsheaf went down 4-3 at home to Farmers Arms.

Queens A beat Plough & Harrow Select 4-3 and there was also a 4-3 success for Gremlins over Friends Arms.

180s: Dorian Bowen ,James Bryan, Johnny Clayton, Peter Evans.

Best out: Mike Bryan 124, Peter Evans 121, Mike Jones 104, Dorian Bowen 101, Ben Farr 100.

Best legs: Johnny Clayton 14 and 16, Dorian Bowen 17, Nicky Goldsmith 17, Steve Hancock 17, Chris Jenkins 18, Mike Griffiths 18, Peter Evans 18.

This Thursday and Vice Captains’ tournament at Gremlin Club. This year sees a change of format as any two of three nominated captain or vice-captains play singles against another team, with a game of doubles to be used in case of a decider.

The league is also trialling a blind pairs tournament on the same night at Railway Club for any players not involved at the Gremlin Club.