BILLIARDS
Kenilworth Trophy 2025
Dave Simmonds retains the Kenilworth Trophy Title.
Guest snooker player, Dave Simmonds retains the Kenilworth Trophy in a close finish against Billiards Secretary, Alan Batchelder.
Although Alan took an early lead of about 25 points, Dave managed to retake the lead with some good potting and double-baulking. The lead changed hands several times, until in the last few seconds, a missed pot red gave Dave the opportunity to make the small break needed to win by 2 points.
Camkin Cup 2025
George Cotterill wins his first Camkin Cup.
George Cotterill defeated Martin O'Reilly, to win the Camkin Cup for the first time. This should sit well in his trophy Cabinet alongside the Morris Trophy.
After a slow start, with tactical safety play in evidence, George picked up the pace in the second half of the match, to win comfortably.
Morris Trophy 2025
George Cotterill - Morris Trophy Champion 2024/25
George Cotterill claimed this year's Morris Trophy by winning all six of his matches. His average difference per game in excess of 60 points marks him as a strong contender to also win the Camkin Cup this year.
In a well deserved second place, losing only to George, is Luke Smith, in only his first Morris Trophy - possibly a developing talent in the coming years.
Sid Deeming wins the highest Morris Trophy break with 63.
Billiards League 2024
Chris Hudson - League Champion 2024/25
Chris Hudson maintained a steady standard over the season to become the LDBSA Billiards League Champion. Winning 8 of his 12 matches which included a break of 32.
Sid Deeming wins the highest Billiards League break with 66.
As a result of having fewer than 4 registered billiards teams this season, the LDBSA Billiard League Championship was once again contested by individuals.
Birmingham Mail FINAL
Geoff Barrett Retains Title (again).
Geoff Barrett wins the Birmingham Mail Cup for the 14th time over 20 years.
Geoff scored breaks of 35, 35, and 32, with an average score per visit of 6.34.
George Cotterill, having done well to reach the final for his first time, managed an average of 3.00.
Birmingham Mail Final 2024 Matchcard
Maurice Batchelor Trophy
Alan Batchelder Retains Trophy in 2024!
Alan Batchelder retained the Maurice Batchelor Trophy, beating George Cotterill in this year's final.
Note that the Maurice Batchelor, has for the third year, been organised as an Individual handicapped knockout competition, due to fewer than 4 Billiards teams being registered for LDBSA Billiards.
General News
Billiard Players - 100+ Breaks
Several LDBSA Billiard Players have recorded 100+ breaks over the years.
Here is a list of 'Personal Best Scores' of those known to have scored 100+ in LDBSA competitions;
1967 - 123, Doug Talbot
1967 - 105, Stan Ward
1992 - 120, Malcolm Lax
1997 - 111, Richie Ingrams
1998 - 257, Neil Rewhorn
2001 - 232, Alan Orton
2005 - 115, Richie Evans
2014 - 109, Tony Baylis
2017 - 154, Geoff Barrett
Who will be the next?
General News
We choose to play billiards!
| We choose to play billiards in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win ... |
General News
I Have A Dream
I say to you, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.
I have a dream that one day on the green baize of Leamington District, sons of billiard players and sons of snooker players will be able to sit down together around the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that the four LDBSA billiard teams will one day become more, and live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour and number of their balls, but by the content of their cuemanship.
I have a dream...
