Newcome and Shearer to meet in Portsmouth Challenge Cup final
Dean Jones opened the match well for Newcome but Drake struck back through Bill Sturgess.
Shane Filleul, Darrell Manchip and John Richmond, with a 180, gave Newcome a commanding lead.
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Hide AdAnd although Danny Smith and Barry Stevens, who also hit a 180, took legs to keep Drake in the match, Darren Barnes won the decisive leg to seal Newcome’s progression.
Their opponents in the final will be Shearer Arms after they enjoyed 6-3 triump against Jolly Taxpayer C.
Wes Farminer, Steve Marsh, Sam Palmer and Jon Bramble propelled Shearer into a 4-0 lead before Steve Humby replied for Taxpayer.
But Shearer booked their place in the final as Lee Brother and Paul Wain were both on the mark.
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Hide AdShane Hore and Anthony Quintavalle added late consolations for Taxpayer.
Froddington Arms and George & Dragon will contest the plate competition final.
George came from behind to beat Phoenix Southsea 5-4.
Les Weston took the opener for George.
Phoenix’s Nick Rizzuto, David Tait and Daniel Cronin then made it 3-1.
George responded with Malcolm Tilley, Anthony Plummer and Andrew Browne.
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Hide AdDavid Bishop forced a decider which Shane Plummer won for George.
Froddington’s Daniel Browne and Alan Graf Snr struck but Old House hit back through Daniel Legg and Keith Lovell.
Dan Graf and Mark Donnelly put Froddington 4-2 up.
Kalvin Legg took the next tie for Old House but Liam Emery’s 100 finish won the match for Froddington.
Dave Lock then added a sixth.
n The Newcome Arms B need new players.
Anyone interested should contact Ron Neale on (023) 9283 8434 or 07795 380393.
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Hide Adn A £250 top prize will be up for grabs on Saturday, February 13 in Farehamania.
The Portsmouth Darts Series competition takes place at Fareham Working Men’s Club.
The men’s contest costs £7 to enter and offers the top prize of £250, while the ladies’ competition costs £5 with a top prize of £50.
A youth singles event will also run at the same time.
Doors open at 10am, contact Stefan Evrard on 07470 092481 for more information.