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LAKESIDE secured the Elite League Knockout Cup with a 49-41 second leg win at Coventry for their first-ever item of top-flight silverware.The Hammers already held a convincing lead going into the meeting and skipper Adam Shields led their charge with 16 points.Shields said: "It's a great night for the club and we're all pleased for the promotion after their hard work in the last three years."

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BIRMINGHAM owner Tony Mole is to stand down after the club's final match of the season against Stoke on Wednesday.Mole has already agreed a deal with Swindon's Gary Patchett to take over,with former Peterborough promoter Mick Bratley also joining and Graham Drurystaying on.Mole said: "I wish Gary all the very best. It's a sad time for me in many ways, but I could never continue forever." 

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RYE House promoter Len Silver has issued a race-day update and insists the first leg of the Young Shield Final will go ahead as planned.The Rockets take on Workington , with the second leg at Derwent Park on Sunday afternoon.Silver said: "We've had some bad weather but all the forecasts are much better and we're definitely running, it should be a super meeting."

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 25:YOUNG SHIELD FINAL 2nd leg: Workington v Rye House 3pmPRIDE OF THE POTTERIES: Stoke 3pmNATIONAL TROPHY: Buxton v Plymouth 3pm

MONDAY OCTOBER 26:PROMOTION/RELEGATION RACE-OFF: Belle Vue v Edinburgh 7.30MIDLAND LEAGUE: Wolverhampton v Peterborough 7.30