What a Lott of good breaks for Mick in billiards showdown

The last match before the closure of the Mid Sussex Billiards and Snooker League was between Mid Sussex and Worthing.
Ian Janman avoided the whitewashIan Janman avoided the whitewash
Ian Janman avoided the whitewash

The opening frame played at the Keymer and Hassocks Sports and Social Club saw the visitors’ Mick Lott producing breaks of 32, 34 and 32 in his 200-162 win over Vince Elphick, while his colleague Dave Gillingham (break 33) came out best in a tight battle against Stuart Williamson (31) 200-177.

The Seasiders’ Nigel Stillwell outfought Jason Alford 200-165, which left the Middies’ Ian Janman coming to the table to avoid the whitewash. He was in top gear when he outwitted Peter Morley 200-111, the final score gave Worthing a 3-1 (711-704) victory, the match was well marshalled by referees Maurice Wickens and Roy Tucknott.

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When the Middies visited the Roffey Club, they achieved a 2-2 draw with points 683-696 against Horsham: John Hoad 138 (31 break) Jason Alford 200 (40); Des Liley 158, Barry Martin 200 (36 and 32); Maurice Wickens 200 (30) Stuart Williamson 147; Dave Liley 200 Ian Janman 136.

When Horsham hosted Worthing, they found the visitors displaying their strength with a fine 3-1 win, scoring 681 points to 674: Des Liley 137 Dave Gillingham 200; Chris Harwood 184 Mick Lott 200; Maurice Sickens 153 Nigel Stillwell 200; Dave Liley 200 Peter Morley 81.

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