Alleycats defeated the favourites St Johns B in the final of the George Davis Cup held at the Social Club, Weston.

THE grand finale took place between two of the top teams in the Weston Central Skittles League, in the George Davis Cup final at the Social Club, Weston.

St Johns B and Alleycats battled it out in an exciting match. The first two sets were one-sided in favour of St Johns, pulling 23 pins with some great skittling from Paul Stewart (54).

The third set was close until Alleycats managed to pull out six pins on the last hand, taking the set by four pins. The fourth set started badly for St Johns, losing eight pins on the first hand.

Alleycats then took control of the game with help from Geoff Poole and Steve Barker getting a spare each. Alleycats went on to pull 34 pins on the set, which gave them a victory by 15 pins on the night.

Scores: St Johns B 481 (Paul Stewart 54), Alleycats 496 (Steve Barker 47).

The Central League would like to remind all teams wishing to attend this year’s end of season presentation on the Grand Pier on May 25, that tickets are selling fast, priced at �22 for a three-course meal and live band Lipinski.

WESTON Central League pairs and individual finals – pairs quarter-finals: J Tanner and J Bastin (92) beat S Malone and D Pigott (78); T Urch and B Williams (86) beat D Parker and P Angear (80); G Poole and S Barker (100) beat A Brueford and G Little (99); M Ashmore and J Lane beat K Dyer and C Allcock (no show).

Semi-finals: Urch and Williams (92) beat Tanner and Bastin (92) in a play-off (13-12); Poole and Barker (93) beat Ashmore and Lane (90). Final: Poole and Barker (Alleycats) 89, Urch and Williams (Alleycats) 88.

Individuals: J Bastin 49, R Strick 45; J Dean 42, L Loveridge 28; J Mousley 49, D Blackhurst 58. Bastin beat Mousley in a play-off. Final: D Blackhurst (Choppers) 46, J Bastin (Alleycats) 38.

Division 1: Wanderers 520 (S Milsom 54) 1, Rollers 565 (C Ager 61) 13; Fubars 524 (R Austin 56) 10, Bizzy Bs 514 (A Brueford 47) 4; Walnut B 534 (D Hawkins 55) 4, Sweeney 543 (G Beacham 57) 10; Alleycats 529 (D Hazell 49) 10, Belvedere 527 (R Ackland 57); Century B 459 (R Tancock 47) 12, Renegades 429 (M Hanson 50) 2; St Johns B 591 (D Huxtable 57) 14, Ere for the Beer 507 (C Briar 49) 0; Wurzels v Poachers late result.

Division 2: Falcons 485 (I Lucas 48) 3, Depoteers 494 (C Howell 46) 11; WAFC 485 (A Gower 48) 10, Reptiles 473 (D Stacey 53) 4; Box Tops 522 (A Gibbs 56) 12, Conservative B 475 (M Murrey 46) 2; Gatecrashers 476 (R Young 44) 11, Century A 454 (D Price 49) 3; Cannonballs 528 (M Sinclair 54) 10, Choppers 493 (P Dean 52) 4; Wookurs 452 (M Jones 43) 10, Hornets 443 (A Tucker 48) 4; Breakaways 473 (P Bruton 57) 14, Persuaders 413 (P Newton 43) 0.

Division 3: Rejects 481 (R Nicholls 58) 0, Balmoral Steamers 537 (D Blackwell 60) 14; Double Six 464 (A Matthews 50) 4, Fortyniners 478 (B Ling 46) 10; Tornadoes 468 (A Crawford 46) 12, Elvers 438 (K Blyth 44) 2; Electric Sports 429 (T Allen 46) 0, Nalgo 475 (G Brake 54) 14; Atoms 475 (L Loveridge 49) 4, Dambusters 476 (F Bertrum 51) 10; Nutters 520 (B Collins 59) 12, Constiballs 451 (E Thorne 45) 2.