In the Premier Division of the Northumbria League Steve Penman had a great win over Graeme Barella to give Cramlington Casuals a 6 – 4 victory over Springwell. In the Handicap Cup both Byker teams were successful at the expense of Newton C and Sacriston Ace who lost 5 – 0 to the A team and 5 – 3 to the B team. YMCA N.Tyneside also got two teams into the next round when their A team won 5 – 4 away to Old England Jacks and their B team won by the same score away to Cramlington Dragons.Other sides to win their first round matches are Old England Crocks, Matfen A, North East Chinese Ass A and Ouston B.