Stewart Anderson bowls double

Mar 27 2009

AUCHINLECK indoor bowler Stewart Anderson is celebrating after another double success.

He won the British Isles singles in Belfast with victories over England, Channel Islands and Ben Thomas (Wales) 21-13 in the final to land the Jimmy Davidson Trophy.

Anderson was then a member of the Scotland team that won the international series in Belfast, capturing the Hilton Trophy.

Clubmates Jean Sykes and Claire Johnston were part of the Scottish team which finished runners-up to England in the ladies international series.

Auchinleck ladies beat Midlothian 97-67 at Whiteinch to reach the final of the Scottish Cup. They will now play Arbroath at Portobello on Sunday April 12 at 12 noon.

Scores: Jean Sykes 37, J. Conlan 13; H. Kay 23, A. Melrose 12; J. Williamson 19, S. McLeish 17; E. Magorian 18, G. McGregor 25.

Auchinleck players won three trophies at the Ayrshire Indoor Championship finals at Ardrossan.

Drew Mitchell, David Reid, Jim McCracken and Willie McPhee beat Ardrossan to win the senior fours. Colin McBride beat Chris Duffy (Prestwick) 21-4 in the under 25 singles while Garry Johnstone, Jim Burns, Colin McGregor and Tom Bohan beat Ayr to win the fours.

On Saturday, Derek McClue, Douglas Watson and Steven Rankin play Bainfield at Dundee in the national triples semi-final (2pm start). The finals are on Sunday.

The juniors travel to play Prestwick in the Bobby Sutherland Trophy from 10am to 2pm.

Finals week is from Monday to Friday April 13 to 17. The closing cabaret and buffet, featuring Kirk James, is on Friday April 24. Tickets are £10.

Entry forms are now available for 2009-2010 leagues.