THE first league games of 2007 were played in the West Cornwall Winter Pool League last week, and the first game of the New Year saw a major shock in division one with bottom side Helston RBL E defeating league leaders Wendron CC 5-4.

Marcus Thomas defeated previously unbeaten Nigel Cowls, Ben Moseley defeated Billy Orchard and young Chris Williams defeated Les Rundle. This was only Wendron's second defeat in three years.

Second placed team, Helston RBL A were 4-2 down against Helston CC A after the singles, but won all three doubles to pinch a 5-4 win while Helston FC A showed better form with a 7-2 win over Helston RBL B. The Mounts Bay had a good win defeating Porthleven FC A 7-2 as did the Seven Stars who defeated Mullion FC A 6-3.

Wins from Barry Lonsdale, Damon Nicholls, Stuart Rowlands and William Pawlyn helped Praa Sands Golf Club to a 6-3 win over division two leaders Paris B, but the Paris still have a seven point lead at the top.

White Hart C remain second but lost 5-4 to Tophouse A and Helston RBL F defeated the Angel 6-3. Paris A won 6-3 against the Crown Inn as did Red Lion A who defeated the Star Inn. Breage SC A came from 3-0 down to defeat Helston FC B 6-3 with singles wins for the social club coming from Dan Warden, Neil Warden and Bob Colley.

Lizard FC B defeated the Prince of Wales 7-2 while White Hart D defeated Tophouse B by the same score. Porthleven FC B came from 4-2 down to defeat Mounts Bay A 5-4 and the Queens Arms had the biggest win of the week, 8-1 against over Gweek A.

In division four, leaders Three Tuns B came from 2-0 down to defeat Beehive B 7-2 with singles wins coming from Roy Jackson, Johnny Smith, Kelvin Retallack and Phil James, who is now the only undefeated player in the league who has played all of their games.

The Crown Inn had a tough game defeating Helston RBL C 5-4 and remain second while the Queen's Arms remain third despite losing to Beehive A 6-3.

Harbour A trailed twice against Mullion FC B but eventually ended up 5-4 winners and Helston CC B also won 5-4 against Helston RBL D after trailing twice.

Results Div I: Helston RBL A 5, Helston CC A 4; Lizard FC A 4, Prince of Wales B 5; Mullion FC A 3, Seven Stars 6; Porthleven FC A 2, Mounts Bay B 7; White Hart B 5, Three Tuns A 4; Helston FC A 7, Helston RBL B 2; Wendron CC 4, Helston RBL E 5. 8 ball clearance: Gary Smith (Helston FC A), John Cunliffe (Mounts Bay B).

Div II: Paris B 3, Praa Sands GC 6; Constantine SC 5, White Hart A 4; Star Inn 3, Red Lion A 6; White Hart C 4, Tophouse A 5; Crown Inn A 3, Paris A 6; Helston RBL F 6, Angel Hotel 3.

Div III: Breage SC A 6, Helston FC B 3; Tophouse 2, White Hart D 7; Mounts Bay A 4, Porthleven FC B 5; Gweek Inn A 1, Queens Arms (Cons) 8; Prince of Wales A 2, Lizard FC B 7. 8 ball clearance: Neil Warden (Breage SC A).

Div IV: Helston RBL C 4, Crown Inn B 5; Three Tuns B 7, Beehive B 2; Red Lion B 3, Gweek Inn B 6; Harbour A 5, Mullion FC B 4; Beehive A 6, Queens Arms (Brg) 3; Helston CC B 5, Helston RBL D 4; Lion & Lamb B 5, Lion & Lamb A 4.