It’s Miller time at Stockingford
A bowler who is about to grace the Salop Leisure Shropshire Premier League has won a major open title, writes Malcolm Fletcher.
Darrell Handley of Premier newcomers Highley won the Reg Miller Open at Stockingford in Nuneaton with a string of super scalps.
He beat local star Shane Day 21-9 in the final after accounting for Jamie Wyer (21-3), Darren Plenderleith (21-8) and semi-final rival Carl Fielding (21-19) on finals day. Handley won 16 of his 22 games as Highley topped the Mid Shropshire League en route to their Premier play-off final victory over Hanmer.
But he missed the club’s Shropshire Cup final triumph over Prince Hotel due to being in an open competition’s finals day on Merseyside.
£500 Candlin Memorial Doubles at Sinclair – on Sunday, April 7. All 32 places taken but to go on reserve list contact Stuart Church on 07877-857721
Llanymynech Open Pairs - one-day comp on Easter Monday (April 22) with 32 spaces from 10am. Entry £10 per pair, total prize of £320 with full entry, half to winners. Book with Ben Parkes on 07539 029766.
One-day open mixed doubles at Trench - on Sunday, May 5, with £200 first prize if all 32 places are taken. Sponsored by the Kitchen Depot, entry costs £10 with qualifiers at 9.30am and 1pm,the last eight from about 5pm. Book places with Chris Sherry on 07905 581533 (email: cmsherry@hotmail.com).
Cynwyd Open Doubles on Sunday, June 9 – 10.30am start, £10 entry and £120 first prize. Book with Phil Jones on 01490 412584 (email philcynwyd@gmail.com). Open singles to follow on Sunday, August 11.
