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Bradford’s billiards teams suffered a double whammy at Huddersfield as both slipped to defeat in the YORKSHIRE INTER-DISTRICT LEAGUE.

Second-placed Bradford No 2 faced Huddersfield No 1 and were on the wrong end of a 5-2 scoreline.

Richard Bowes lost 200-154 to Matthew Peaker, who made a break of 66, before Paul Devitt levelled the match by beating Steve Whitley 200-168, including a break of 82.

Captain Richard Lodge trailed David Peaker by 100 at one point but pulled back level at the 150 mark. Unfortunately he was unable to kick on and eventually lost 200-164.

The No 2 team are due to play at Harrogate this weekend.

Meanwhile, Bradford No 1 took on Huddersfield No 2 and were beaten by the same 5-2 scoreline.

Chris Jarvis made it to 188 but home player Frank Griffin was first to the 200 mark, after which Trevor Kershaw lost 200-111 to in-form Jez Ford.

Captain Stephen Kershaw gained Bradford’s solitary points by defeating John Ingleby 200-171.

The next match for the No 2 side is scheduled for Saturday, March 27 against Thorne at Queensbury Conservative Club.

Bradford’s snooker sides are in Inter-District League action this weekend, with tough away trips for both.

The No 1 team travel to Sheffield No 1, while the No 2 squad are away to title favourites Leeds.

The draw for the MOORHOUSE SHIELD quarter-finals produced the following matches: Undercliffe Cricket v Great Horton Cons, Clayton Rugby B v Manningham Ward, Cullingworth Cons v Clayton Rugby A, Queensbury Cons A v Chapel Green Libs.

With severe fixture congestion over the last few months due to teams being involved in various tournaments, it has been difficult to finalise dates for these two-legged ties.

The South Bradford League runs down next month for the season and it is planned to run the competition to its conclusion over consecutive weeks following that league’s closure.

Details will be sent to all clubs involved but in the meantime, if teams wish to try and arrange their fixture early then captains can discuss possible dates. Otherwise, dates will be set for April.

Anyone wishing to discuss this should contact Richard Bakes on 07940-651850.

The deadline for completion of all BRADFORD CHAMPIONSHIP quarter-finals has been set as April 17.

Will all players please ensure matches are completed by this date and results passed to Richard Hagerty on 07740-145777.