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The Dover Invitation Darts League welcomed Steve “The Bronzed Adonis” and Andy “The Hammer” Hamilton to Dover to present all the trophies for the summer league campaign and to take on local players in an exhibition. The event attracted 220 spectators at a packed Bluebirds.

Steve Beaton started the evening by braying Mark Bax of the Golden Lion and then Simon “The Face Man” Whatmore of the Admiral Harvey B. Steve hit a 180 in both of these legs.

Dave Cassell, of the Golden Lion beat Steve, despite Steve hitting his third maximum in as many legs.

Next up was Chris Bent, and once again it was a victory for the league as Chris sneaked another win.

Andy Hamilton then came to the oche and he hit a 180 in his win against the Harvey A’s Dan Cameron, the division two singles winner.

Kerry Burdett was the lucky player to have her name drawn out of the hat to win the chance to play the Hammer. The Hammer was on double eleven whilst Kerry was on 226. He then gave her the chance to take away any number from her score. She took the first 2 off, leaving herself 26, and went and hit it with her third dart.

Next up was Steve Habbershaw of the Real Diamonds; Andy beat him and followed that with a win against Dover Darts Hall of Fame inductee Billy Bell.

After the interval Gary Mill partnered Steve Beaton against Al Terry and Andy Hamilton and ran out 2-1 winners. Hamilton hit a 180; however, Gary Mills brilliant scoring which included back to back 140’s ensured the victory.

The second pairs saw Alan Humphries and Andy Hamilton beat Paul Martin and Steve Beaton 2-1, this time Beaton hit a 180.

Darren “Who Are Ya” Hyder checked out on a superb 110 finish to beat Steve. The Adonis bounced straight back, beating Kevin Green and hitting another 180 before he checked out.

Lloyd Clubb of the Bull E and Ritchie Buckle of the Hairy Bull were the last two players on, with the Hammer beating them both. Andy also hit another 180 against Lloyd.

The two pros then played a best of seven legs match against each other. Steve Beaton raced to a 3-1 lead, only for the Hammer to fight back to make it 3-3. Beaton won the final leg to win 4-3, in a superb game of darts. Steve also hit another two 180’s in this match to make seven for him on the night, whilst Andy hit three.

The league would like to thank Bluebirds once again for hosting the presentation night, and a special thank you to the Park Inn who once again provided accommodation for the professional players free of charge.