Bowlers' Scottish Cup bid on track
East Lothian IBC's latest bid to win the Scottish Cup title for a fourth time gathered momentum following a comfortable 31 shot victory over Cumbernauld in their first round clash at Stirling IBC.
Cumbernauld are the minnows of Division 2 so it was expected that the premier league record title holders would not only win, but win well.
However, the garden county side went into the clash without the influential services of top skips Alex Marshall and Paul Foster but even without the deadly duo EL ran out convincing winners to book their place in the third round and a clash against Stirling at Headwell IBC on Saturday March 6 awaits.
Wins for the rinks skipped by Willie Wood, Derek Oliver and Graham Robertson ensured it would be East Lothian's day.
However, Cumbernauld will take heart that they inflicted defeat on former national singles champion Scott Kennedy.
More bowling news in East Lothian News, February 26, 2010 A great weekend started with a tremendous 7-0 points win over East Fife in the East of Scotland Junior League action at Meadowmill stadium last Saturday morning. The three local rinks, skipped by Jack Ferguson (+11), Sam Gray (+7) and Ross Thomson (+5) all won making it another solid team performance.
On Sunday in marathon 10 hour competition the young brigade scooped the silverware at the Abbeyview Top Ten tournament for the third time in four years. Wins in the triples and fours events carried the day for EL as it more than compensated for the defeats sustained in the singles and pairs action.
Youth convenor Peter Fallen applauded the brilliant efforts of all his players during the course of a busy two days but singled out rising star Sam Gray for special praise after the team captain gave inspirational performances throughout the course of both days. The youth section is staging a fund raising race night and disco at Meadowmill stadium on Saturday March 6 from 7.30pm. Fallen is hoping for a good turnout from members and guests and he is also currently seeking race sponsors. Anyone interested should contact Peter on 01875 614166.
Meanwhile, turning attention to the up and coming outdoor season, the SYBA and SBA have just announced that the SYBA National Finals will be added to the combined SBA/SWBA National Finals at Ayr Northfield on Tuesday July 27. The addition of the youth finals to the full Scottish finals, allows the young bowlers to compete at the combined finals and gives a platform for the best young bowlers from around the country to perform in front of large crowds at the national complex. The youth finals will be played to a conclusion on the Tuesday of the full championships, adding another day to an already busy week of action at the Northfield venue.
All outdoor club secretaries are reminded the AGM of the East Lothian Bowling Association takes places at Haddington BC on Wednesday March 10 from 7pm. Two representatives from each affiliated club are formally invited to attend the meeting.
Tranent Bowling Club is hosting an inauguralspeakers lunch on the afternoon of Sunday March 14at Polson Park Pavilion from 12 noon.Tranent's Scott Glynn and Fifecomedian Jimmy Stirling will be the guest speakers and there will be aknife and fork buffet, irish bingo and raffles. Tablesof five are 125 while individual tickets are 25.Details and tickets from club secretary Jamie Gordon on 07795264449.
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