The semi finals of the Stewartry Top Ten, sponsored by Bryan Swales Auto Repairs, were played on Friday nigh.  Holders Castle Douglas hosted New Abbey and secured a 5 - 3 win.  Dalbeattie were at home to Spalding and the home club won through to the final with a 6 - 2 victory.  The final is this Friday evening at 7pm at the President’s green, Dalbeattie.

The team to play Dumbartonshire at Castle Douglas on Saturday is as follows :

G Brown, W True, P Brown, E McMinn
G Maxwell, H Robertson, J Peacock, B McMinn
A Davies, J Crawford, A Harris, G Davies
K Shuttleworth, B Richardson, J McGarrie, O Clingan
S Davies, W Brydson, R Crossan, M Turnbull
S McCubbin, R McCluine, D Hunter, G Cochrane

The league decider between Castle Douglas and New Abbey was a close affair, despite one Castle Douglas rink having a comfortable win. Alan Davies steered his four to a 34 - 13 win over Willie Mair, but the other three games were much closer.  Graeme Maxwell could not shake off Ralph Richardson until late in the game when he managed to get his four to 6 up in the last and secured the 8 points needed to see Castle Douglas retain the title and make it seven years as league champions in a row.  Scott Davies had a tight tussle with Willie Kirk and came from behind a couple of times, the game eventually being drawn.  Allan Green trailed Keith Shuttleworth for most of the game but he scored well late on and narrowly secured the 2 points from his game for the home team.

Results

Castle Douglas 11 (84) - 1 (53) New Abbey
Dalbeattie 12 (40) - 0 (33) Gatehouse
Spalding 6 (?) - 6 (?) Creetown
Kirkcudbright 6 (58) - 6 (65)Auchencairn

Stewartry travelled to Rutherglen in Glasgow on Saturday to take on Glasgow East.  The game was close for a good part however the Stewartry lads held their form better and stretched away mid way through the game to secure their second win of the campaign by 130 shots to 106.  The victory moved them up to 5th of 8 in the table, and a victory against Dunbartonshire at Castle Douglas on Saturday could see them finish in the top half of the table.

Results : Stewartry skips first
Alan Davies 31 - 16 Billy Campbell
Scott Davies 19 - 15 Willie Charters
Graeme Maxwell 17 - 24 Graeme MacDougall
George Brown 15 - 22 Sam O’Donnell
Scott McCubbin 19 - 15 R Shea
Keith Shuttleworth 29 - 14 J Wardle

The first round of the Stewartry Top Ten, sponsored by Bryan Swales Auto Repairs, was played on Friday night.  Castle Douglas went to Gatehouse and won 8 - 0, Dalbeattie hosted Auchencairn and saw them off 7 - 1, Spalding had Creetown visit and got the upperhand  6 - 2 and Kirkcudbright lost at home to New Abbey 6 - 2.

The semi finals this Friday evening sees Castle Douglas at home to New Abbey and Dalbeattie hosting Spalding.

SYBA Singles draw for Sunday 15 June to be held at Dumfries Bowling Club, 10am start.

 Group A

 Jack Harkness (Annan),  Keigan McMinn (Kirkcudbright), Amy Anderson (Eaglesfield), James Richardson, (Castle Douglas), Alan McDonald (Kirkcudbright)

 Group B

Ewan McMinn (Kirkcudbright), Jamie Harkness (Annan), Ciaran Daubney (Kirkconnel), Calum Rudd (Castle Douglas), Robert Carruthers (Annan), Calum Murray (Creetown)

 Group C

 Steven Graham (Lockerbie), Adam Swansburgh (Dalbeattie), Scott Creighton (Dumrfries), Joe McMillan (Kirkcudbright), Ben Herries (Creetown),

 Group D

 Jack Cobban (Dalbeattie), Jamie Kerr (Sanquhar), Morven Lockerbie (Lochmaben), Ellie McCubbin (Auchencairn), Daniel Poole (Annan)

Anyone unable to play please phone Brian Robertson 07990014005 or Sandy Duff 01387263512

Sunday 7th September at Dalbeattie

The following juniors are entered in the 2014 Junior Singles. The timing of the games will be advised nearer the date when the timing of all the matches to be played on the day can be scheduled.

Saturday 30th August at Gatehouse

Finalist’s are - Auchencairn Bert Little, Laurie Little & Jock McGarrie

V              New Abbey Robert Bryden, Ralf richardson & Alex Gibson

Sunday 22nd June at Auchencairn

Draw will be made at 10am, all entrants must be present at this time or they will be excluded from the draw. 21 shots, 2 full trials permitted if required.

All games start at 7pm. 17 ends 1 trial. First named in each tie has home advantage.