{"id":4404,"date":"2015-07-21T21:27:15","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T21:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thespbl.co.uk\/news\/?page_id=4404"},"modified":"2015-07-21T21:27:15","modified_gmt":"2015-07-21T21:27:15","slug":"2015-spbl-merit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thespbl.co.uk\/news\/?page_id=4404","title":{"rendered":"2015 SPBL Merit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strutt clinches 2015 title<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stuart Rutter came on top of a decent 28 entries today in the BBranded Premier League Merit after beating Tony Rhodes 21-5 in the final today at a sunny but cool Allscott. Stuart, watched on by his family in the final, never looked back from leading 9-5 against Tony and played exceptionally well on this 25m mark to run out on him despite Tony hitting three good fires which were unlucky not to go his way.<\/p>\n

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Winner Stuart Rutter (left) with organiser and league treasurer Rob Burroughs (centre) and Runner up Tony Rhodes (right)<\/p>\n

In the semi finals it was experience who triumphed over Newport youth as Stuart Rutter overcame an exceptional start by 19 year old Justin Pegram who led him 8-2 over the middle to win 13 in the corners, whilst Tony Rhodes used the other corners to his advantage as he beat 20 year old Jamie King 8.<\/p>\n

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The Semi-finalists from left, with organiser Rob Burroughs with trophy centre, Justin Pegram, Stuart Rutter, Jamie King & Tony Rhodes<\/p>\n

The Flowfit Shropshire Premier League would like to thank Allscott for their hospitality on a quickening smooth surface as well as for the refreshments they put on, Mike Potter for refereeing and taking the pictures and to BBranded for their sponsorship.<\/p>\n

Full scores below:<\/p>\n

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Winner Stuart Rutter with the trophy.<\/p>\n

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Stuart Rutter with his daugher Jodie (left), Mum Maria (right) and Jackie Rutter (far right).<\/p>\n