Portsmouth stars are under spell of Wizard
Whitlock beats North to victory in latest round of Individual League
SIMON WHITLOCK claimed glory in week eight of the Portsmouth Individual League, writes Lee Todd.
The Aussie beat Richard North in the final.
He had previously overcome Steve Harradine in the semis and Lee Smith in the last eight.
North won his quarter-final against Corrine Hammond before going on to dispatch Rob Collins.
John Large won the plate contest with Ross Hughes runner-up.
Large reached the final with a last-eight win over Les Wingate and semi-final success against Dan Jafkins.
Hughes won his lastfour tie with Steve Baldwin having triumphed against Stuart Smith in the previous round.
Whitlock fired in an 11-dart leg and 158 finish, while Collins hit nine maximums.
Paul Wolfe hit a 116 gameshot to help his Spike Islander side into the final of the Bishop’s Waltham & District League’s Les White fours competition.
They will play Bishop’s Waltham SC A in the final.
Anthony Whettingsteel, of Barleycorn, notched a 167 finish, while Park Gate RBL’s Andy Underwood registered a 154 check-out. Portsmouth Darts Series’ Farehamania returns on Saturday, April 13 at Fareham WMC. A £350 top prize will be up for grabs in the men’s competition. Simon Whitlock fired in an 11-dart leg during his run to glory
Entry costs £8 per person with prizes for anyone reaching the last eight.
The action starts at 2pm and will run alongside a ladies’ event with a £100 top prize and over-50s contest offering £40.
There will also be a plate, early-bird singles and open pairs competitions.
Doors open at 10am, with the first match at 11am. For details, call Stefan Evrard on 07470 092481.