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Fred Connolly wins HYC Christmas Snooker Series
Author: John Deane Posted on: 2/3/05 Print Version

The Christmas competition belatedly reached the final on Friday 28th January with Fred Connolly and Peter Culleton contesting. After an enthralling three frames Fred emerged victorious by two frames to one, winning on the pink ball.

Frame scores:- 57-29; 67-15; 42-24. Best break 25 (P.Culleton). The game was refereed by a suitably attired Ronny Dalglish. The prizes were presented by Bryan Lynch, Rear Commodore.

Peter Culleton, (Referee) Ronny Dalglish, Fred Connolly
and Rear Commodore, Bryan Lynch
For those of you who are not familiar with the snooker room, there is a shield on the wall commemorating past winners. The name of Fred Connolly will now appear for a second time - Fred's father also won in 1976!

The regular Wednesday night sessions are again in full swing and all are welcome. Each night's competition is run separately with a "rolling" handicap which gives players of all abilities a sporting chance. If you have ever wondered what the game is all about, now is your chance to give it a go. Start time 8.30. For further details contact Gordon Knaggs at 8396783.