The 2 Newport Vics teams suffered heavy defeats this week at the hands of 2 Ryde teams. However, Vics A’s Dave Hilliam remained unbeaten in their 7-3 defeat by Ryde B, and was player of the match, whilst in the 9-1 drubbing of Vics B by league leaders Ryde A, Vics B’s Barry Joyce had a fine win over Rob Smith. Ryde Goshawks suffered a 10-0 defeat by Shanklin A, despite some close matches, but Shanklin’s Michael Bulpitt, Mike Turner and Don Hobbs were unstoppable. Ryde C remain in second place behind Ryde A and are in contention for top spot after their 8-2 victory over Ryde Ravens.
| Newport Vics A | 3 | Ryde B | 7 |
| Ryde C | 8 | Ryde Ravens | 2 |
| Ryde A | 9 | Newport Vics B | 1 |
| Ryde Goshawks | 0 | Shanklin A | 10 |
In Division 2…
Match of the week in Division 2 was between Ryde Rockets and Wootton Wanderers, and it went on late into the night, with all 10 games going to 4 or 5 sets. Player of the match was Wootton’s Alan Dennis, but the Rocket’s junior player Jye Lock had two great wins over Neil Hedges and Trevor Jones. With the Rockets 5-4 down going into the doubles, their pairing of Maggie Preston and Tim Wakeley took the game in the 5th set, and the match ended in a draw. Havenstreet Hooters and Ryde Rascals also had a close match, which ended 6-4 to the Rascals, leaving the teams tying for 2nd place, behind Newport Vics C.
| Havenstreet Hooters | 4 | Ryde Rascals | 6 |
| Newport Vics C | 9 | Ryde Lizards | 1 |
| Ryde Rockets | 5 | Wootton Wanderers | 5 |
In Division 3…
The derby match between the 2 Shorwell teams – the Spinners and the Saints – proved interesting, as the lower ranked Saints got the better of the Spinners and won 6-4, with the Saint’s Kevin Williams winning all his games and player of the match. Division Three leaders Newport Vics D met 2nd-placed Ryde Retailers, and the match ended 8-2 to Newport, with their sub Richard Jackson on fine form and player of the match.
| Shorwell Spinners | 4 | Shorwell Saints | 6 |
| Ryde Rustics | 8 | Ryde Frogs | 2 |
| Ryde Retailers | 2 | Newport Vics D | 8 |
Let’s hope they found this person safe and sound. Let also hope they get the help and support they need.
Another “high risk” missing person? No doubt the police will draft in helicopters for hours and do their best not to give out any information again.
Thank Goodness he has been found.
He should be made to pay back the money it cost for
The search