Finalists back in old routine

GOLF: 

LAST year’s play-off finalists made winning starts as the new Oldham and District Golf League got under way.

Reigning champions North Manchester ‘A’ claimed a 7-1 home success over Dukinfield in West Division.

And Werneth set about going one better in impressive manner with an 8-0 whitewash of neighbours Brookdale in the East.

But result of the week in the ‘A’ division was Blackley’s impressive 6-2 away success at Stamford.

Fairfield’s first appearance in the ‘B’ League started with a 6-2 home win over Crompton and Royton.