Winner Dennis Murrell (£200) with Jeff White (Sponsor)

Hampshire’s Dennis Murrell claimed his first ever Classic ranking title at the Entertainer after winning the 2008 Keith Goacher Classic Ranking Singles sponsored by J.M. White Plastering. In the final he defeated county colleague and England International Paul Hogan 5-3.

Murrell collected 70 points and £200 for his efforts after earlier edging a final leg decider against Johnny Haines in the first semi, with Hogan despatching another Hampshire star Kevin Ede in the second.

Board finalists were Southampton’s Wayne Parker, Steve Perkins of Devizes, Andover’s Chris Bailey and Dickie White. On an unusually subdued day for Andover players, another five players made the last 16, Jeff White, Ben Simpson, Ali MacDonald, Glen Dawkins and Richie Ford. Sean White and Arron Monk fell short of the standards they set themselves but there were other encouraging performances by Academy players ahead of the trip to Essex. Karl Brooks, Gary Thorne, Gavin Howard, Christine Pike, Billy Day and Sam Pike all performed with determination and dignity.

Semi Finalists: Johnny Haines & Kevin Ede both £50

Quarter Finalists: Wayne Parker, Chris Bailey, Dickie White & Steve Perkins all £25 each.

Best Lady: Christine Pike £20.

 

Best Academy, Arron Monk £20.