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JUDO: Hardy Spicer Judo Club star James Austin had to settle for a silver medal at the British Senior Closed Championships in Sheffield last weekend.

Austin won his first four contests in rapid fashion with convincing ippon victories, and also edged a tighter affair against Joshua Butler.

However, defeat to Peter Cousins in the final contest meant the latter took the gold and Austin finished second.

Cricket: Sutton Coldfield Cricket Club held their annual awards ceremony at Moor Hall Golf Club last week.

The guest speaker was former England spinner Shaun Udal, who also presented the Awards.

Award winners included First XI skipper Mark Guest, Jack Smith and Simon Broadhead, who was Clubman of the Year.

The junior player of the season was Lee Thomason, while the Warwickshire under-15s Premier League player of the season was Monty Foley Williamson.

The Sutton Second XI were winners of the Sunday League.

Golf: Sutton Coldfield Ladies golfer Elizabeth Mallett will represent England at the French under-21 Championship in St Cloud, near Paris, from April 5-9.

The championship is contested by the cream of Europe's under-21 golfers, and England players have a fine record in the event, with two wins and a success in the under-18s event in the past five years.

Football: Sutton Coldfield Town Veterans travelled to title rivals Cadburys last Sunday and were narrowly beaten 2-1.

Although not at their best, Sutton were the better side for 20 minutes.

However, Cadbury broke away to take the lead through Morley.

Sutton equalised just after the interval when Casson's excellent free-kick was headed home by the free scoring Allsop.

The game continued to be a scrappy affair, with Sutton receiving some hefty treatment from their opponents which went unpunished.

However, with 15 minutes to go, Clark was adjudged to have handled in the area and Bourne gave Goodwin no chance from the resultant spot kick.

Sutton had a couple of half chances late on, but were unable to find the breakthrough.

On Sunday, the Royals Vets return to cup action and travel to Wilnecote Cricket Club, Tamworth, to play Wilnecote Old Boys, kick off at 10.30am.

FOOTBALL : Whitehouse Wanderers under-15s are looking for a goalkeeper to join their team.

For further information, call Keith Harrison on 0121 681 9827 or 07557 740488.

KEEPER CALL: Sutton Town under-14s are looking for a new goalkeeper to join them ready for next season.

Anyone in year 9 who is interested in a trial can call Des on 07850 873414.

STARLANDS SEARCH: Starlands St Anne's girls are looking for players.

Any girls aged between 8 and 17 interested in joining can call Jason on 07806 545973 or 01922 448106.