Hamilton Tennis Club: Doug and Margaret retain veterans' title

Hamilton Tennis Club Championships are drawing to a close and in the veterans' mixed final Doug Hacking and Margaret Heggs retained their title with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Selwyn Carter and Margaret Shufflebotham.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Nov 2016, 12:00 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 17:23 BST
Mixed veterans winners Doug Hacking and Margaret Heggs (left) with finalists Margaret Shufflebotham and Selwyn Carter EMN-161115-173806002Mixed veterans winners Doug Hacking and Margaret Heggs (left) with finalists Margaret Shufflebotham and Selwyn Carter EMN-161115-173806002
Mixed veterans winners Doug Hacking and Margaret Heggs (left) with finalists Margaret Shufflebotham and Selwyn Carter EMN-161115-173806002

In the semi-finals, Doug and Margaret beat Steve Thompson and Jackie Thompson, while Selwyn and Margaret saw off Nigel Crymble and Jill Woods.

* On the league scene, several matches were postponed because of rain, but the men’s first team maintained their successful season with an 8-0 win over Stoney Stanton to go second in Group One.

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Scores: Jack Elliss/Justin Horobin W 7-5, 7-6; W 6-2, 6-1. Ryan Parmar/Tom Elliss W 6-3, 6-2; W 7-5, 6-2.

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* The men’s fourth team defeated Newtown Linford Thirds 7-1 with a maximum four sets for Will Harrison and Edwin Shufflebotham, and three for Barrie Farnsworth with Craig Tracey.

Scores: Will Harrison/Edwin Shufflebotham W 6-1, 6-2; W 6-4, 6-0. Barrie Farnsworth/Craig Tracey D 6-1, 6-7; W 6-2, 6-2.

* The ladies’ fourth team won 6-2 against Loughborough Greenfields Seconds to unexpectedly take top spot in Group 10.

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Jan and Jessi Jackson led the team with maximum four sets and were well supported by Nicky Herbert and Jo Draper-Moore with two sets.

Scores: Jan Jackson/Jessi Jackson W 6-2, 6-2; W 6-0, 6-0. Nicky Herbert/Jo Draper Moore L 5-7, 3-6; W 6-0, 6-2.

* The men’s second team lost 6-2 to Gynsill with the two points coming from drawn matches by Ben Catlin and Joe Jackson.

Scores: Ben Catlin/Joe Jackson D 6-4, 4-6; D 2-6, 6-4. Jimmi Cox/Doug Hacking L 3-6, 4-6; L 0-6, 4-6.

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* The ladies’ first team lost 8-0 to a strong Leicestershire A side.

Scores: Nicky Kennedy-Maggs/Margaret Shufflebotham L 1-6, 0-6; L 0-6, 1-6. Laura McMullan/Jo Heggs L 0-6, 2-6; L 2-6, 1-6.

* Hamilton will holding a quiz night on Saturday, December 3, starting at 7.30pm.

To book a table for a team of four, call Maggie on (01664) 500057. Entry costs £7.50 per person to include a fish and chip supper.

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