TAVISTOCK Squash Team played away at Dartington and encountered a much strengthened side from two years ago when they last visited the attractive surroundings.

First on court for Tavistock, Pete Walshe, put up a valiant fight against Roger Sands of Dartington but lost out 3-1.

Playing at number four Stuart Cox of Tavistock found his earlier good form deserted him against Kevin Throgmorton with Stuart going down 9-4, 9-2, 9-4 to the younger man.

Tavistock had to concede the next match.

Next on court for Tavistock, Tim Wallis lost to Graham Waites of Dartington 9-7, 9-5, 9-10, 10-9.

It was up to Andy Gauler to salvage some pride for Tavistock, which he achieved admirably by beating Dartington number one, Pete Beard, in a close 3-2 victory.

Recovering from flu, Andy played some of his best squash in years, with some accurate low forehand drives and boasts.

Dartington took the honours 4-1, and the Tavistock team will have to dig deep to maintain their league position of last season.

If anyone is interested in playing division four, Devon league squash, contact Tim Wallis 01822 618048.

l AFTER a shaky start to the season Tavistock travelled to Newton Abbott with a full strength team.

In his first match of the season Peter Middleton was not up for a long game and after an early wake-up call of a couple of contentious decisions won 9/3 9/6 9/3 at no.5.

Stuart Cox was in more generous mood, losing the first game 8/10 before finding form and winning the next three 9/3 9/4 9/3. Colin Grice won a relaxing 9/1 9/2 9/5 victory.

Captain Wallis tried to inject life into the tie with an entertaining first game that saw the two veterans running around like spring chickens, with Tim winning the first 10/9. Brian lost his way and Tim returned to his customary style to run out the next two games 9/1 9/0.

With a possible maximum score on the card Andy Gauler set about beating Rob Mudeman into submission. Andy ground out the first two games before succumbing to a change of marker and pace of the game to lose 9/5 9/3 7/9 0/9 4/9.

This week Tavistock travel to Exeter Golf and Country for what promises to be a tighter match.