Werneth take over at the top

FIVE of the seven matches in the Oldham Table Tennis League first division were close-fought contests, ending 6-4.

Werneth A took over top position after a 6-4 win at Honeywell A. Darryl Meredith (3) and Pete Morris (2) starred for the leaders with Adam Rowbotham (2) replying.

Previous leaders Hollinwood B lost 6-4 at BAE A for whom Tony Bates and Tony Smith both trebled.

Division 2 leaders Hollinwood C were held 5-5 by Honeywell B. Brian Higgins (3) and Barrie Royle (2) starred for the visitors. Dave Cheetham replied with a double and his team needed an 11-9 win in the fifth game of the doubles for a draw.

Honeywell D got back to winning ways in Division 3 with a 9-1 victory over Uppermill B, but the score flattered them.

Unison D consolidated their position at the top of Division 4 with an 8-2 win over Honeywell E.

Division 1: Honeywell A 6, BAE B 4; Honeywell A 4, Werneth A 6; Werneth B 6, Hyde YMCA A 4; Grotton A 4, Rosehill A 6; Hollinwood A 1, OTTC A 9; Saddleworth CC A 4, BAE B 6; Rosehill B 3, Glodwick TTC 7; BAE A 6, Hollinwood B 4.

Division 2: Pennine TTC 7, Failsworth A 3; Werneth D 5, Honeywell C 5; Hollinwood C 5, Honeywell B 5; Coldhurst A 7, Werneth C 3; Hollinwood E 5, Hollinwood D 5.

Division 3: Failsworth C 7, Failsworth B 3; Owls A 8, Coldhurst B 2; Coldhurst C 7, Saddleworth CC B 3; Honeywell D 9, Uppermill B 1; Coldhurst D 3, Gilders Tackle 7.

Division 4: Our Lady’s 6, OTTC D 4; Unison D 8, Honeywell E 2; Deaf Club B 5, OTTC C 5; Owls B 7, St Saviours 3; Werneth E, Our Lady’s 2; OTTC B 7, Werneth G 3; Honeywell F 5, Werneth F 5; OTTC D 8, Coldhurst E 2.