Dales Poultry hold on at the top of Louth snooker league

Big wins dry up as Louth Travel Centre are held in chase for top spot

The big wins dried up in the Louth Billiards & Snooker League as Dales Poultry & Game were held at home but still stay two points clear of Louth Travel Centre, who also drew.

Craig Young was part of the Kitchen Solutions side that cooked up their first win of the season. | Jack Westerby

placeholder image — Craig Young was part of the Kitchen Solutions side that cooked up their first win of the season. | Jack Westerby

Since being grounded in the opening week Louth Travel Centre have been improving and after their 6-6 home draw with the unbeaten Theddlethorpe Tawnys they occupy second spot.

Sean Howsam (26 break) and Ron Irwin hit the hotspot for the hosts, but it all went a bit cloudy with Glyn Cohen and Danny Cohen both replying for the top half visitors.

Kitchen Solutions enjoyed their first win of the season when they edged out 8Ten Racing 7-5.

There was only one two frame winner in this match and the hero was Pete Wood.

Craig Young added another frame to his tally which helped his side along for the victory and try as they did the away outfit just couldn't find a way back.

Dales Poultry & Game remain on top for the second successive week despite drawing 6-6 with the joint third placed NT Shaw of Louth.

With both these teams making strong starts to their campaigns it was no surprise to to see a hard fought tie.

Luke Howard was the on form player for the hosts while Tom Garlick did likewise for the visitors as captain Lee Cook fired in the week's best break of 29.

Defending champions Louth Volksworld are on the right road after a couple of poor results.

In a tricky looking away match at Saltfleetby Snooker Club they took the lead through J. Mackin.

Pete Cash was on the money for the hosts but they were short changed with Simon Godfey taking the brakes off his side's season.

Sibjon Builders are another team who started badly but have improved since, and they stunned their rivals PH Mountain Corrugated Ltd by building up a 4-0 lead with both Dave Johnson and Phil Williamson winning.

Simon Jenkins (26-20) kept the hosts in the match but that early damage proved to be decisive and the visitors took home the win.

League Table: Dales Poulty & Game 3-22, Louth Travel Centre 3-20, 8Ten Racing 3-19, NT Shaw of Louth 3-19, Theddlethorpe Tawnys 3-19, Saltfleetby Snooker Club 3-19, PH Mountain Corrugated Ltd 3-18, Sibjon Builders 3-17, Kitchen Solutions 3-15, Louth Volksworld 3-12.

Breaks: L. Cook 29, S. Howsam 26, S .Jenkins 26-20, S. Godfrey 25, C. Gustard 23, D. Lamb 22, E. Hornigold 22, R. Hodgson 22, J. Mountain 21, S. Kempay 20.