THE inaugural Malton Pool Open and £210 first prize was won by Scarborough cueman Darren Smith.

Smith cleared up in two visits to beat Chris Almond in a one-frame decider of the 41-player competition at the Green Man.

The total prize fund was £410 with players turning out from Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, York, Selby and Harrogate.

Further details available from www.maltonpool.co.uk/maltonopen

Organisers are looking for sponsors to back the next tournament. Anyone interested is asked to email Wayne Taylor on wayne@maltonpool.co.uk