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Gill ends amateur era in style
JORDAN Gill achieved the perfect way to finish his amateur boxing career by winning a Junior ABA title in Batley on Saturday.
Marlins send records tumbling
Stephen Mavin from March Marlins stole the show over the weekend at Ponds Forge, Sheffield competing in the British Gas Masters & Senior Age Group Long Course Championships, smashing two European records plus five British records.
Skipper leads the Wisbech fightback
WISBECH Town bounced back to form to beat Cambs Tucker League newcomers Castor by eight wickets on Saturday at Harecroft Road.
March make wait worthwhile
MARCH Town finally got their Cambs Tucker League campaign underway at the fourth attempt on Saturday and had a very comfortable 88-run win against Saffron Walden seconds.
George’s winning return
Reigning European KF3 champion George Russell enjoyed a triumphant return to the domestic scene with a dominant performance at PF International kart circuit at Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Knight shines in Euro warm-up
WISBECH swimming star Liam Knight warmed up for the European Junior Championships on July 4 with a dominant display at the British Gas East Region Youth Championships at the Basildon Sports Village last week.
Whaley linked with vacant Yaxley job
MARCH Town manager Brett Whaley has been linked with the vacant job at Yaxley following the sacking of Gary Clipston.
Wisbech memorial event
Wisbech Lawn Tennis Club staged an American Tournament, at their grass courts adjacent to the Hudson Leisure Centre on Sunday, to play for the John Bown Memorial Trophy.
Raring to go
Wisbech race ace Wayne Cottrill is scheduled to be back in action at the Norfolk Arena on Saturday night at King’s Lynn’s Norfolk Arena.
Love-Lee
LEE Kempley retained his North Witchford Darts League Division 1 singles title with a imperious display.
Enter now
Entries are now being taken for the UK Signs & Promotions Summer Darts League for all pub and club teams in March, Chatteris and the surrounding villages.
Fierce battle
With 30 competitors the timekeeper was hard pressed to keep track of all the riders in last Tuesday’s Wisbech Wheelers evening event.
Headfen just miss national semis
A much better week weather wise and a vastly improved weekend saw some cracking action right across the area with both pleasure anglers and matchmen alike taking full advantage of warm, sunny conditions.
Jason ‘Eyes’ up first home for March
Ten members of March AC took part in the Eye 10k road race on Sunday. With 396 finishers, first home for the club was Jason Perring with a time of 40.39. First lady for the club was Debra Wait with a time of 42.27, 1st vet 45.
England game
Wisbech youngster De la Rey Veenendaal was involved in the build-up for tries scored by the England Counties Under 20 XV in a 33-16 loss against Scotland Under 20s at St Andrews University.
Russells win county pairs title
The Cambridgeshire county championships were held at Manea British Legion Hall on consecutive Sundays.
Girls scoop national joy
Wisbech Grammar School U9 trampoline team came out top from more than 250 competitors to become national champions at the Independent Association for Prep Schools (IAPS) competition.
Upwell make county finals
Upwell Community Primary School Netball team are through to the county finals after coming out top in the West Norfolk Area League finals last week for the first time.
Tournament places left
Wisbech St Mary Football Club still have places open for their football tournament on Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10.
Player plea
OUTWELL Swifts are looking for new players to join their squad for next season at under 14 level. Anyone interested should call Andy on 07769551899 or Dave on 078674887.
Fundraiser
Upwell Football Club raised £135 for Breast Cancer Research after arranging a charity match against a legends team made up from previous players at the club.
Rousing finale sees Drove surge up table
PARSON Drove have struggled at the foot of the table all season but a late season surge could see them finish the season midway in the Peterborough Premier Division.
Saints left stunned by late goal
A late, late goal snatched the Peterborough Youth League title out of Wisbech St Mary’s grasp on Thursday night.
Appleby hails impact of reserve team bosses
STEVE Appleby has paid tribute to the sterling work of Mark Jimson and Mel Mattless with the Wisbech Town Reserves this season.
Duo ready for a final countdown
LOCAL boxers Jordan Gill and Charlie Stevens will be boxing in the Junior ABA Championships finals this weekend in Batley.
Whaley is looking for more funds
MARCH Town boss Brett Whaley is hoping the board can make funds available so his players are not out of pocket playing for the club.
Manea net promotion as Doddington fall short
MANEA United clinched promotion from Cambs Division 2B with a 1-1 draw in their local derby with Doddington on Saturday and they could still finish champions as well.
Ryan (10) named boxer of the night
CHATTERIS Boxing Club’s new starlet Ryan Williams certainly did not let down the fans at the club’s dinner show on Saturday when he was named the boxer of the night.
Cup of joy for team
WISBECH players Jerry Irving and Tim Hines were part of a successful Runcton Holme ‘A’ team which finished runners-up in Division One of the King’s Lynn Table Tennis League and also scooped a handicap tournament win.
New date
Due to heavy rain, an American Tournament for the John Bown Memorial Trophy has been re-arranged for Sunday at 11am.
Wisbech slip in low-scoring game
WISBECH Town had a very disappointing eight-run defeat at Foxton on a pudding of a wicket in the Cambs Tucker League on Saturday.
Peter (81) does GEAR
Nine members of March AC took part in the Grand East Anglian Run at King’s Lynn 10k on Sunday.
Danielle bags county title
gymnast Danielle Garner from March has made exceptional progress since starting competitive gymnastics less than a year ago.
Strong show by McClures
On Tuesday the McClure family arrived four strong with dad, Doug, jumping into second position with a 23.01 ride just over a minute behind top vet, Paul Ashby on 21.52.
Charity drive
Marshland St James are holding a charity bowls drive on Sunday at 2pm, all profit will be donated to Scotties Little Soldiers. Entry is only £2, just turn up on the day.
Popular league’s meeting
The HAJAC AGM will be held on Wednesday of this week at the Five Alls Pub, Benwick.
Town trials
Wisbech Town PDC are holding trials on Tuesday May 22 5-6pm for under 10s,11s and 12s and from
Callum Reed back for Fenmen
CALLUM Reed is the latest player to commit to Wisbech Town for next season.
Reserves win again
WISBECH Town Reserves had a 2-1 win over Cambs Senior A Champions Sawston United on Tuesday night with two goals from Anthony Melton.
Aussie ruled out as Meads’ season is over
WISBECH Town Cricket Club have suffered a major blow with Australian Adam Meads ruled out for the rest of the season after a reoccurence of a shoulder injury.
Goalkeeper and goalscorer top Appleby’s shopping list
WISBECH Town manager Steve Appleby has placed a goalkeeper and a striker at the top of his shopping list this summer as he looks to next season.
Leverington looking to carry on fine form
Leverington open their season in Cambs Division 1A with an away fixture at Newmarket on Saturday.
Ryan can be a big hit
CHATTERIS boxing fans will have the chance to see a most promising youngster Ryan Williams have his first bout at a dinner show at the Cromwell College on Saturday night.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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