Snooker League Newsletter
2008 Newsletter #03 (Week beginning: - Sunday 20th. April, 2008)
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General News; Match Results; The Week Ahead & League Ladders; Break Lists; Seeding Lists; Useless Facts Of The Week; Dear Taddy; Trials, Tribulations & Trippers; Cranium Strainium; The World According To Boner; Individual Award Lists; One From The Box; BASA News & Lots More…INSIDE
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SUPPORTING VENUES
COLONEL LIGHT GARDENS RSL
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HENLEY & GRANGE RSL
THE MATCHROOM
ULTIMATE HOLDEN HILL
Newsletter Editor & League Administrator: - MARK JARVIS (83692812) OR (82558183)
GENERAL NEWS
MARK JARVIS CONTACT DETAILS
You can contact me at home on 83692812 or via the following e-mail address listed. This address is red768@bigpond.com and will be checked nightly. It is IMPERATIVE that you title any e-mail to me with the title of Snooker, regardless of the issue concerned. This way, your e-mail should not be spammed.
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INDIVIDUAL AWARD LISTINGS
Remember that usually only players that have played in 75% of the matches up to any week’s listing will be included. You must play more than 75% of the minor round matches to be eligible to win the award in your grade, as listed below:
‘A’ & ‘D’ Grade – 14 matches ‘B’ & ‘C’ Grade – 15 matches
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFEREE COURSE
If you wish to enrol to do the course, please contact me at red768@bigpond.com and I will pass your details to BASA President John Sallis, who organises the course. It would be extremely beneficial in the League if we have a few players in each grade that are qualified referees. If we receive a few more expressions of interest it would be good. We have five people myself included, who have indicated their interest in completing the course. I will advise when this starts when John sets it.
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2008-2009 BILLIARDS LEAGUE
Following the successful inaugural JIM CHRISTIE MEMORIAL BILLIARDS CUP, the second instalment of the Billiards League will definitely go ahead in 2008-2009. The date parameters for this competition will be November 19, 2008 to March 1, 2009. A nomination form and all details will be released during the course of the snooker season. A Billiards League Singles competition will also be held during the course of the season. Please note the NEW night for the 2008-2009 League is WEDNESDAY.
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IMPORTANT - 2008 TEAM FEES & NOMINATION DETAILS
This is really where people and teams that HAVE NOT fulfilled their obligations to complete BOTH of these tasks need to pay attention. Teams MUST pay their $100 team fee for the season and fill in a team nomination form, complete with player details, by NO LATER than the completion of the Cup competition in their respective grade. Failure to do so will result in your team being removed from the 2008 League. There will be absolutely no exceptions. It is YOUR responsibility to get both to me by this time – please DO NOT contact me on how to get it to me. YOU work it out for yourself or you will find your team scratched from the season.
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DON’T FORGET TO BRUSH & BOARD TABLES PRIOR TO MATCHES TO AVOID FORFEITS - THIS WILL BE MONITORED CLOSELYREGULAR COLUMNS
IN THE LEAGUE THIS WEEK BACK THEN
5 years ago: Matchroom Muppets join Ultimate Gold on 4 wins from 4 matches with a last gasp 9-7 win over Royal Park Ultimate, the highlight of the match being a break of 114 from Phil Jones. This break was enough to win the highest break of the season. In ‘B’ Grade, Matchroom Mammoths lost for the first time in the opening 5 rounds. They are beaten by Hustlers Black, who remains unbeaten with 4 wins from 4 outings. Snookeroos are also beaten for the first time in 2003, by Ultimate White Knights, who now sit atop the table with 5 wins. New teams Yarders and Henley RSL are winless after each has been pitted against the four teams that eventually make the top four in the opening rounds. A new ‘C’ Grade is now mooted for starting in the 2004 season.
3 years ago: A sad week for snooker. In the League, Norwood Old Boys player, a fine gent by the name of Gerry Gardiner, passes away due to cancer. In World snooker, a black cloud for the sport as Paul Hunter is diagnosed with colon cancer; aged just 26. Trevor Smith, forgetting that the knockout Cup matches may require extra frames to decide the winner (if 8-all after normal play), allowed Peter Darby to leave early after he had played his match. Yes, his number did come out to play one of the extra frames, which his team had to forfeit. Luckily, Trevor won the last frame of the night to snatch victory and saved himself from extra embarrassment. Good thinking, Trevor.
1 year ago: Opening derby round wins to Ultimate White Knights, Royal Park Rebels and Matchroom Muppets have them up and running in ‘A’ Grade. Cup winning team Ultimate Gold had the bye. Home side BWMC Red crushed The Loose Cannons 15-1 to win the ‘D’ Grade Cup. Ultimate Assassins won the ‘B’ Grade Cup Final 10-8 over Matchroom United in extra frames and Matchroom ‘C’ took out the Cup in ‘C’ Grade.
TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS & TRIPPERS
*Spare a thought for poor Tony Sampson of Henley & Grange RSL. He went over to
*Although Scumly Vermin Bucketbags still has the record for number of nicknames by one person in the League, we now have a silver medallist that is rapidly gaining ground on him. The Great Man has recently had “Shoulda”; “Hyphen”; “Ted High” and my personal favourite “The Darby Lama” added to his expanding catalogue.
*When opening the side balcony door at Ultimate Holden Hill, it is usually a good idea to return the keys to staff before you leave. However, if you are stupid enough to leave and drive back home to Grange BEFORE you realise you still have them; it is a hell of a ride back just to return them. Don’t think anyone could be that dumb? Ask Scum!!!
CRANIUM STRAINIUM
1. On which day was William the Conqueror crowned King of England in 1066: Christmas Day; Good Friday or New Years Day?
2. Which Tropic is in the Southern Hemisphere: Cancer OR Capricorn?
3. What is the name of the boy shown playing the piano in the Peanuts comic strips?
4. At the last Federal Election, which female and former ABC journalist defeated John Howard to take his electorate?
5. What was the name of the electorate that she won from John Howard?
6. In which state of
7. What number is the prefix on a Tasmanian AM radio station?
8. Australian aborigines were given the right to vote following the passing of a referendum. In which year was this referendum passed: 1967; 1968 or 1969?
9. What is the
10. The Straits of Magellan are situated just off the coast of which continent?
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SIMPSONS CRANIUM STRAINIUM
This is yet another quiz in a series of character specific and special theme / subject quizzes. This week we focus on Chief and Ralph Wiggum.
1. What is the Christian name of Chief Wiggum?
2. What is the Christian name of Chief Wiggum’s wife?
3. In which city was Chief Wiggum P.I. located?
4. Who is shown as the enemy of Chief Wiggum P.I.?
5. Which imaginary dog character does Chief Wiggum tell Marge that Ralph created?
(I tell you – That dog’s had some amazing adventures)
6. What words were on the front of the Valentine’s Day card that Lisa gave to Ralph? (You must be 100% correct on wording to get this point).
7. After being booted out of the B Sharps, Chief Wiggum auditions, disguised. What song does he sing before his moustache falls off?
8. Who is the class teacher of Ralph Wiggum?
9. True or False? Chief Wiggum coached the ice-hockey team that Lisa played in.
10. Who are the teammates of Chief Wiggum in his ten-pin bowling team?
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CRANIUM STRAINIUM – Answers
1. William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on Christmas Day, 1066.
2. The Tropic of Capricorn is in the Southern Hemisphere.
3. The boy shown playing the piano in the Peanuts comic strips is named Schroeder.
4. At the last Federal Election, Maxine McKew defeated John Howard.
5. The name of the electorate that she won from John Howard is called Bennelong.
6. You find the town of
7. The prefix number on a Tasmanian AM radio station is 7.
8. Australian aborigines were given the right to vote in 1967.
9. The Capital City of
10. The Straits of Magellan are situated just off the coast of
SCORE CHART
10. Cranial Champion / Cheat / Me.
9. Esoterically Eggheaded.
8. Brainiac.
7. Brain Warm.
6. Conscious.
5. Phone a Friend…If you know the number.
4 Or under: Were you really trying?
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SIMPSONS CRANIUM STRAINIUM –
Answers
1. The Christian name of Chief Wiggum is Clancy.
2. The Christian name of Chief Wiggum’s wife is Sarah.
3. Chief Wiggum P.I. was located in
4. Big Daddy is shown as the enemy of Chief Wiggum P.I.
5. Chief Wiggum tells Marge that Ralph created Wiggle Puppy.
6. The words on the front of the Valentine’s Day card that Lisa gave to Ralph were I Choo-Choo Choose You.
7. Chief Wiggum sings “If I could talk to the animals”. (The Dr. Doolittle theme)
8. Miss Hoover is the class teacher of Ralph Wiggum.
9. False. Chief Wiggum coached the ice-hockey team that Bart played in.
10. Eddie, Lou & Snake are Chief Wiggum’s ten-pin bowling team teammates.
SCORE CHART
10. Whoo-Hoo! In Your face,
9. Fantastically Frinky.
8. Hey! Hey! Krusterrific.
7. Mmmm – Donuts.
6. Carbon Blob from sector 7G.
5. Doh! Did you bang your head again, Homie?
4 Or under: What? Me fail English? That’s unpossible!
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The top team in each group advances to the Final. In the event of a tie for first position, the result of the match between these teams will be the determining factor in which team will advance from that group. (If match was drawn between tied teams, the away side of that draw will advance).
Cup Finals will be held at the venue of the Group 1 winners in each grade.
‘A’ GRADE QUALIFYING GROUP DRAW
Group 1 Group 2
1. Matchroom ‘A’ 1. Holden Hill Far-Q’s
2.
3.
4. Ultimate White Knights
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‘B’ GRADE QUALIFYING GROUP DRAW
Group 1 Group 2
1. Matchroom Cannons 1. 4 Cues
2. Matchroom Emperors 2. Holden Hill Hopefuls
3. Matchroom Mojo 3.
4. Matchroom Reunited 4. Ultimate Assassins
5. Colonel Light Gardens RSL
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‘C’ GRADE QUALIFYING GROUP DRAW
Group 1 Group 2
1. Hit & Miss 1. Deviants
2. Holden Hill Heroes 2. Matchroom ‘C’
3. Holden Hill Nonames 3. Matchroom Taxi Drivers
4. Ultimate Platinum 4. Redblacks
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‘D’ GRADE QUALIFYING GROUP DRAW
Group 1 Group 2
1. Matchroom ‘D’ 1. Henley & Grange RSL
2. Matchroom Taxi Drivers 2. Henley & Grange RSL Ezi-Blacks
3. Snooker Allstars 3.
4. The Loose Cannons 4. Triple Z’s
5. Ultimate Power 5. River Rats
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2008 START SEEDING LISTS ARE TO BE USED FOR ALL CUP MATCHES
2008
‘A’ GRADE CUP FIXTURES
APRIL 16 Group 1 1v2 3v4 Group 2 1v2
23 Group 1 2v3 4v1 Group 2 2v3
30 Group 1 1v3 2v4 Group 2 3v1
MAY 07 CUP FINAL
‘B’ GRADE CUP FIXTURES
APRIL 17 Group 1 1v2 3v4
24 Group 1 2v3 4v5
MAY 01 Group 1 3v1 5v2 Group 2 1v2 3v4
08 Group 1 1v5 2v4 Group 2 2v3 4v1
15 Group 1 4v1 5v3 Group 2 1v3 2v4
MAY 22 CUP FINAL
‘C’ GRADE CUP FIXTURES
APRIL 08 Group 1 1v2 3v4 Group 2 1v2 3v4
15 Group 1 2v3 4v1 Group 2 2v3 4v1
22 Group 1 1v3 2v4 Group 2 1v3 2v4
APRIL 29 CUP FINAL
‘D’ GRADE CUP FIXTURES
APRIL 14 Group 1 1v2 4v3 Group 2 1v2 4v3
21 Group 1 3v1 2v5 Group 2 3v1 2v5
28 Group 1 3v2 4v5 Group 2 3v2 4v5
MAY 05 Group 1 5v1 2v4 Group 2 5v1 2v4
12 Group 1 1v4 5v3 Group 2 1v4 5v3
MAY 19 CUP FINAL
The top team in each group advances to the Final. In the event of a tie for first position, the result of the match between these teams will be the determining factor in which team will advance from that group. (If match was drawn between tied teams, the away side of that draw will advance).
Cup Finals will be held at the venue of the Group 1 winners in each grade.
RESULTS & CUP LADDERS
‘D’ GRADE CUP – Group Round 1 – Monday 14th. April 2008
Group 1: Matchroom ‘D’ 5 Matchroom Taxi Drivers 11
The Loose Cannons 5 Snooker Allstars 11
‘D’ GRADE CUP TABLE – Group 1 | Pl. | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Diff. |
=Matchroom Taxi Drivers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 2 | +6 |
=Snooker Allstars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 2 | +6 |
Ultimate Power | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Even |
=Matchroom ‘D’ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 | -6 |
=The Loose Cannons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 | -6 |
Group 2: Henley & Grange RS 11 H & Grange RSL E/Blks 5
Triple Z’s 3 Norwood Old Boys 13
‘D’ GRADE CUP TABLE – Group 2 | Pl. | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Diff. |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 2 | +10 | |
Henley & Grange RSL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 2 | +6 |
River Rats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Even |
Henley & Grange RSL Ezi-Blacks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 | -6 |
Triple Z’s | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | -10 |
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‘C’ GRADE CUP – Group Round 2 – Tuesday 15th. April 2008
Group 1: Holden Hill Heroes 9 Holden Hill Nonames 7
Ultimate Platinum 12 Hit & Miss 4
‘C’ GRADE CUP TABLE – Group 1 | Pl. | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Diff. |
Ultimate Platinum | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 8 | 4 | +16 |
Holden Hill Heroes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 12 | 4 | +8 |
Holden Hill Nonames | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 0 | -10 |
Hit & Miss | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 0 | -14 |
*Scenario: Ultimate Platinum requires just a draw against the Heroes in their match this week to advance to the Cup Final. Holden Hill Heroes must win the match to get to the final at Holden Hill the next Tuesday. Nonames and Hit & Miss cannot qualify.
Group 2: Matchroom Crusaders 7 Matchroom Taxi Drivers 9
Redblacks 2 Deviants 14
‘C’ GRADE CUP TABLE – Group 2 | Pl. | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Diff. |
Deviants | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 4 | +14 |
Matchroom Taxi Drivers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 14 | 4 | +4 |
Matchroom Crusaders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 |