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Leith Bowling Club, Bowling News & Match Reports 2008

Updated 16th May 2008

After a whitewash defeat at Dean on the opening day of the season Leith 1st XVI picked up their first points of the season, a 5-4 defeat against Pilrig at Leith on Wednesday night.  Davie Morris with a 21-12 win and Drew Dodds with a 19-10 win were the leading skips for Leith.

The 2nd XVI continued their good start to the season with a second consecutive 8-1 victory, turning over Mayfield on their home patch. This will keep Leith on top of the 2nd XVI Division 2 league.

Updated 26th March 2008

Honorary Member. After many years of service to Leith Bowling Club, Duncan Davidson was recently granted Honorary Membership. Among Duncan's contributions to Leith and Bowling are: Past President of Leith BC, 3 times Champion of Leith BC, Past president of Edinburgh Top Ten. Duncan was also Bar Convener for many years. Congratulations to Duncan, well deserved.

Updated 6th August 2006

Just Champion! Jimmy Malcolm wins his first Championship at Leith beating Paul Bryce in well balanced final on Friday Night. Paul who joined this season from Edinburgh Civil Service has made his mark in his first season at Leith but will be disappointed not to have put the icing on the cake with a victory. Jimmy celebrated afterwards with his wife Susan and a few JDs and Coke..."hic"

EBL 2nd XVI Division 2: Leith 2nd XVI also celebrated on Wednesday after securing promotion to Division 1 as Champions after a 6 - 3 win over Goldenacre. 

Updated 6th May 2006

Edinburgh Cup

Leith progress into the next round of the Edinburgh Cup following a win over Maitland in the opening round. Two points from the home rinks along with six more from the visiting rinks at Maitland ensured our place in next weeks fixtures. Things were looking black for Leith at Maitland when we had two rinks trailing by seven shots with ends running out, however strong finishes from Drew Dodds and Dave Morris, both winning by one shot, turned the result in our favour.

Updated 6th May 2006

Edinburgh Bowling League week 1

1st XVI:   Leith 5 - 4 Queensberry. A winning start to the season for the 1st team with Archie Davidson and Robert Wood securing wins and sufficient shots for the aggregate. John Ramsay and Drew Dodds were unable to take advantage of the home green and lost out on the night, Drew Dodds particularly disappointed after loosing six shots at the final end while leading by two.

Other results:  Northern 5 - 4 Mayfield:  Maitland 2 - 7 Goldenacre:  Dudley 2 - 7 Postal.

2nd XVI:   Mayfield 0 - 9 Leith. The best possible start to the new season for the 2nd team bringing all 9 points back from Mayfield. 

Other results:  Postal 5 - 4 Maitland:  Corstorphine 4 - 5 Northern:  Goldenacre 4 - 5 Dudley.

Third Team (A): Leith (A) 5 - 0 Craigentinny. Leith's third team (A) secure wins home and away to Craigentinny giving them a perfect start to the 2006 season.

Third Team (B): No opposition for Leith (B) team this week after the opposition cancelled the fixture.

Updated 14th August 2005

EBL Knockout Competitions

Leith triple loose out to St Andrew Steelworks at Liberton in the Edinburgh Bowling League knockout competition.

Updated 8th August 2005

Just Champion:

In a one sided final on Friday night, Robert Wood wins his first Championship at Leith. After a solid win against Nicky Brown in the semi final Robert maintained his good form to cruise to victory 21 - 6 against Leith newcomer Jimmy Sim.

Although Jimmy will be disappointed with the result he can console himself with his performance over the whole season, in particular his 21 - 6 win over six times Champion Archie Davidson in the semi final.

Senior Section Champion:

The Senior Section Champion for 2005 is Drew Brown who edged out Alex Walker in the final.

EBL Knockout Competitions

With only the Triples still competing in the Edinburgh Bowling League Knockout Competition we look to Mike McBrierty, Robert Crighton and Alex Walker for success this year. They face a tough tie against St Anfrew Steelworks at Liberton on Thursday night.

Updated 4th August 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 14

1st XVI:  Leith 3 - 6 Dean. The final nail in the coffin sees Leith go down 6 - 3 to Dean. It's been a disappointing season for Leith, after winning promotion as champions last year we were confident of consolidating a place in the top flight.

2nd XVI:  Corstorphine 2 - 6 Leith. A good away victory at Corstorphine sees Leith overtake the hosts to secure third spot in the division.

Third Team, Division 1:   Cards not available.

Third Team, Division 3:   Cards not available.

Results elsewhere see Craigentinny finish the season as 1st XVI, Division 1 Champions, our congratulations to them.

Hillside are confirmed as 2nd XVI, Division 2 Champions. Well done to Hillside who now have their 1st & 2nd XVIs in Division 1 of the Edinburgh Bowling League.

Edinburgh Bowling League week 13

1st XVI:  Craigentinny 9 - 0 Leith.  This result ends any hopes of staying in the division. Next season will see Leith 1st XVI play in the second division.

2nd XVI  Leith 7 - 2 Queensberry. A great result after the disappointment of last week, a good result next week should secure a third place finish.

Third Team, Division 1:   Cards not available.

Third Team, Division 3:   Cards not available.

Edinburgh Bowling League week 12

1st XVI:  Leith 2 - 7 Hillside. More pain for the 1st XVI as we loose out to Hillside. Relegation looms large as we only manage 2 points from this home fixture.

2nd XVI:  Hillside 9 - 0 Leith.  Any faint hopes of promotion were finally killed off with this result at Hillside. A strong finish will be needed if we are to claim third spot in the division.

Third Team, Division 1:   Cards not available.

Third Team, Division 3:   Cards not available.

Updated 13th July 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 11

1st XVI:  Leith 2 - 7 Parkside.   With only 3 league fixtures to play, Leith remain firmly in the relegation zone with this home defeat to Parkside. Drew Dodds picking up 2 points was our only glimmer of hope.

Other Results:   Pilrig 6 v 3 Nrthern:   Hillside 5 v 4 Dean:   Craigentinny 7 v 2 Tanfield.

2nd XVI:   Parkside 4 - 5 Leith. A good away victory at Parkside will keep our faint hopes of promotion alive. George Davidson and Duncan Davidson winners on the night along with the aggregate point made the five points

Other Results:   Northern 7 v 2 Portobello:  Corstorphine 3 v 6 Hillside:  Postal 6 v 3 Queensberry.

Third Team, Division 1:   Leith (A) 2 v 3 Dean (A)

Third Team, Division 3:   Leith (B) 2 v 3 Hillside (B)

Updated 8th July 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 10

1st XVI:  Pilrig 7 - 2 Leith.   A disappointing result at Pilrig keeps Leith in the relegation zone for another week. John Ramsay the only success on the night.

Other Results:   Parkside 4 v 5 Craigentinny:   Dean 7 v 2 Tanfield:   Northern 3 v 6 Hillside.

2nd XVI:   Leith 1 - 8 Portobello.  Leith fail to impress against the division's bottom placed club. George Davidson picking up a peel is our only score.

Other Results:   Queensberry v Parkside:   Postal v Corstorphine:   Hillside v Northern.

Third Team, Division 1:   No match this week.

Third Team, Division 3:   No match this week.

Updated 29h June 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 9

1st XVI:  Northern 5 - 4 Leith. A narrow defeat at Northern is disappointing as we strive to move clear of the relegation zone. Results elsewhere are not in our favour and we move down one place to 7th spot. An away tie at Pilrig next week will be another tough nut to crack but we will remain confident.

Other Results:   Dean 9 - 0 Pilrig:    Tanfield 9 - 0 Parkside:    Hillside 7 - 2 Craigentinny.

2nd XVI:   Leith 7 - 2 Northern. A good win at home against Northern keeps Leith in contention near the top of division two. Wins for George Davidson, Duncan Davidson and Malcolm Milne secure the seven points.

Other Results:   Portobello 3 - 6 Corstorphine:    Parkside 9 - 0 Postal:    Queensberry 4 - 5 Hillside.

Third Team, Division 1:   Leith (A) v Hillside (A) Two winning rinks for Leith, home and away is an excellent result against Hilside. A 45 - 18 shot count in Leith's favour will maintain a mid table spot.

Third Team, Division 3:  No match this week.

Updated 26h June 2005

Edinburgh Cup   Leith v Wardie:   Lieth loose to Wardie in the preliminary round of the Edinburgh Cup on Friday night. The best Leith could mange was two winning rinks and a peel. We have still to resurrect the form which won us the trophy in 2000, roll on 2006's cup draw.

Updated 26h June 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 8

1st XVI: Leith 4 - 5 Tanfield. A predictably tough match with Tanfield at Leith sees last years champions edge us out with a couple of winning rinks and the aggregate too. Leith remain above Northern and Dean at the foot of the table but a visit to northern next week needs to be successful if we are to stay out of the relegation zone.

Other Results:  Craigentinny 7 - 2 Northern:   Pilrig 7 - 2 Hillside:   Parkside 6 - 3 Dean.

2nd XVI:  Postal 2 - 7 Leith. This win against Postal will keep Leith in contention for second spot in Division 2. Wins for George Davidson, Malcolm Milne and Alex Walker along with the aggregate score secured the 7 points.

Other Results: Northern 7  - 2 Queensberry:   Hillside 9 - 0 Portobello:   Corstorphine 4 - 5 Parkside.

Third Team, Division 1:   Cards not available at time of publish.

Third Team, Division 3:   Cards not available at time of publish.

Updated 16h June 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 7

1st XVI:  Dean 0 - 9 Leith. At last Leith get the season going with maximum points in this away fixture at Dean. After suffering six straight defeats it is god to see some reward for the effort we have put in. This result along with others in our favour lift Leith off the foot of the table for the first time.

Other Results:  Northern 4 - 5 tanfield:   Pilrig 4 - 5 Craigentinny:  Hillside 6 - 3 Parkside.

2nd XVI:  Leith 5 - 4 Corstorphine. A god win for the second XVI at home to Corstorphine. Wins for Alex Walker and Jimmy Sim and a narrow loss for George Davidson secure the 5 points.

Other Results:  Postal 5 - 4 Northern:   Queensberry 7 - 2 Portobello:   Parkside 2 - 7 Hillside.

Third Team, Division 1:   Cards not available at time of publish.

Third Team, Division 3:   Cards not available at time of publish.

Updated 9th June 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 6

1st XVI:  Leith 4 - 5 Craigentinny.  A game of two halves with each club having two rinks well up, Craigentinny securing the aggregate. This, with results elsewhere take Craigie to the top of the division while Leith remain at the foot of the table. A good result away to Dean next week is a must if we are to keep in touch.

Other results:  Parkside 7 - 2 Pilrig:    Tanfield 7 - 2 Hillside:    Dean 6 - 3 Northern.

2nd XVI:  Queensberry 7 - 2 Leith. A set back for the 2nd XVI in this close run match with Queensberry. Jimmy Sim the only success for Leith on the night.

Other results:  Not available at time of publishing.

Third Team, Division 1:  Leith (A) 2 - 0 Willowbrae (B)

Third Team, Division 3:  Leith (B) 2 - 0 Liberton

SBA Singles: John Ramsay. John's run in the Scottish singles championship came to an end at Northern on Tuesday night, loosing 21 - 16 to Colin Hutchison from Goldenacre.

Updated 1st June 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 5

1st XVI:  Hillside 5 - 4 Leith. A very close match at hillside with Leith having one winning rink, one rink peeling and the other two down by 3 shots each, Adam Davidson loosing with the last bowl of the last end. Craigentinny next week will be a tough encounter.

Other results:  Pilrig 5 - 4 Tanfield:     Craigentinny 9 - 0 Dean:    Northern 4 - 5 Parkside.

2nd XVI:  Leith 6 - 3 Hillside. After last weeks disappointment it was good for the second XVI to get back into the winning way against the division leaders.

Other results:  Postal 7 - 2 Portobello:   Corstorphine 7 - 2 Queensberry:   Parkside 7 - 2 Northern.

Third Team, Division 1:  Leith (A) 0 - 0 Dean (B)

Third Team, Division 3:  Leith (B) 0 - 0 Maitfield

Updated 31st May 2005

SBA Singles: John Ramsay. John Ramsay's good form continues with an excellent win over Willie McDonald from Craigentinny. Willie set the pace for most of this tie and led John by 20 shots to 14 but John's drawing game proved the more effective and saw him reach 21 first.

SBA Junior Singles: Nicky Brown. After a great fight back from 17 - 4 down, Nicky was unable to hold on for a win and will be disappointed not to progress, eventually going down 21 - 17.

E.L.B.A. Pairs: Bob Scott & Jimmy Malcolm. No match report available, however the Leith pair progress in the competition after another victory last week. Next match at Hillside on Thursday.

Updated 25th May 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 4

1st XVI:  Parkside 5-4 Leith. Leith collect 4 points at Parkside, with Peter McCabe & Adam Davidson skipping the winning rinks.

Other results:  Tanfield 7 - 2 Craigentinny:  Pilrig 7 - 2 Northern:  Dean 6.5 - 2.5 Hilside

2nd XVI:  Leith 0 - 9 Parkside. After a promising start to the season Leith, on their own green fail to score against Parkside.

Other results:  N/A

Third Team, Division 1:  Leith (A) 4 - 1 Dean (A). A winning rink, a peel & the aggregate give Leith 4 points against Dean.

Third Team, Division 3:  Leith (B) 2 - 3 Parkside. Leith share the rink score but miss out on the aggregate by 3 shots against Parkside.

Updated 25h May 2005

SBA Singles: John Ramsay. John's involvement in the competition continues with another victory at LRF.

SBA Junior Singles: Nicky Brown. A 21 - 18 victory against Blackhall takes Nicky forward in the Junior Singles.

SBA Fours: Drew Brown, Robert Crighton, John Dickson & Drew Dodds. After falling behind 13 - 1 it was always going to be a tough fight for Leith to get back on terms, Summerside running out 15 - 12 winners and moving into the next round.

Updated 22nd May 2005

SBA Triples:  Bob Scott, Jim Malcolm & Robert Wood. Leith's involvement in this years competition ends on a tricky green at Jessfield. Turning point in this game came when the Blackhall trio picked up three shots at the second last end when the scores were level.

Updated 19th May 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 3

1stXVI: Leith 1 - 8 Pilrig. Another bad day at the office as Leith go down 1 - 8 to division leaders Pilrig. Drew Dodds picked up the only point with Robert Wood, Adam Davidson & John Ramsay failing to score. A tough few weeks lie ahead as we strive to lift Leith off the foot of the division.

Other results: Craigentinny 9 v 0 Parkside:    Tanfield 2 v 7 Dean:    Hillside 7 v 2 Northern.

2nd XVI: Portobello 2 v 7 Leith. Another away victory for Leith keeps them on course for a good season. Three winning rinks with the fourth only one shot adrift gives Leith the seven points.

Other results:  Parkside 7 v 2 Queensberry:    Corstorphine 5 v 4 Postal:    Northern 0 v Hillside.

Third team: Game called off, opposition unable to fulfil fixture.

Updated 17h May 2005

SBA Singles: John Ramsay. A Good win for John who "came home" to his former club Civil Service to edge out the the challenger from Summerside.

SBA Pairs: Adam Davidson & Archie Davidson. Disappointment for the Davidson brothers as they fail to make an impression in this years competition, loosing out to David Snodgrass & Malcolm Higginbottom from Tanfield.

SBA Triples: Bob Scott, Jim Malcolm & Robert Wood. The triples get off to a winning start in this seasons Scottish Championships with a victory over Queensberry at Goldenacre. A tough match throughout but Leith with the stronger finish move forward into the next round.

SBA Fours: Drew Brown, Robert Crighton, John Dickson & Drew Dodds. A tough match against Edinburgh Civil Service at Maitland sees the Leith four progress into the next round. After a good start and a 9 - 1 lead Leith found themselves four down with four to play. A strong finish, with three singles and a 2 at the last secured the win and a trip to Blackhall next Tuesday.

SBA Junior Singles:

Updated 11th May 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 2

1st XVI: Leith 2 v 7 Northern. Another close game sees Leith loose 7-2 to Northern, Robert Wood the only success on the night. Narrow defeats for Adam Davidson and John Ramsay who were both leading with two to play and a 10 shot deficit for Drew Dodds give the visitors 7 points.

Other results:  Pilrig 7 v 2 Dean:   Parkside 6 v 3 Tanfield:   Craigentinny 3 v 6 Hillside

2nd XVI:  Northern 3 v 6 Leith. A great 6-3 win away from home will keep Leith near the top of the division. Two winning rinks, a peel and the aggregate made up the six points.

Other results: Corstorphine 5 v 4 Portobello:  Postal 4 v 5 Parkside:  Hillside 7 v 2 Queensberry

Third Team: Leith v Hillside. Leith loose both rinks to give Hillside the maximum.

Updated 11th May 2005

Miller Trophy, Leith v ELBA Committee:

Leith played out an entertaining but uninspiring match against ELBA in the Miller Trophy on Tuesday night. A single shot win for Robert Wood was the only success on the night with Duncan Davidson  peeling at 17 and Peter McCabe going down by 4 shots. It was however, to be a good night for Paul McCabe of Leith as he was asked to guest for ELBA after a late call off from Willie Tweedie.       Paul played his part in the ELBA winning rink skipped by Willie Weir. A 4 shot deficit overall is unlikely to secure the Miller Trophy this year but as we say at Leith "Persevere"

Updated 5th May 2005

Edinburgh Bowling League week 1

1st XVI:   Tanfield 7 v 2 Leith. A tough start to the season at Tanfield as Leith only manage 2 points against last years champions. A good win for Drew Dodds secured the 2 points but narrow defeats for John Ramsay & Robert Wood along with a heavy loss for Peter McCabe give Tanfield 6 points and the extra point for the aggregate.

Other results:  Northern 2 v 7 Craigentinny: Hillside 5 v 4 Pilrig: Dean 5 v 4 Parkside

2nd XVI:   Leith 7 v 2 Postal: A winning start to the season for Leith with wins for Alex Walker, George Davidson and Ian Ramsay securing the 7. Kevin Vaughan eight shots adrift in the other rink.

Other results:  Queensberry 2 v 7 Northern: Portobello 2 v 7 Hillside: Parkside 5 v 4 Corstorphine

Fifth Rinks: No report available at time of publication.

Updated 30th April 2005

New Web Site for Edinburgh Bowling League:  www.edinburghbowlingleague.co.uk

Updated April 2005

Leith v Coltbridge: A winning start to the season with victories for the 1st & 2nd XVIs in our annual friendly against Coltbridge on Wednesday 27th April. Wins for Robert Wood and Drew Dodds was enough to secure the points for the 1st XVI away from home and a clean sweep at Leith made it a good night for the 2nd XVI too.

The real business starts next week with the 1st XVI travelling to Tanfield and the 2nd XVI hosting Postal in this seasons openers. Fifth rinks A & B tackle Craigentinny and Goldenacre respectively.

Updated  12April 2005

Opening Day: Opening day for the new season will be Saturday 16th April at 2.00pm

Updated  29th March 2005

Edinburgh Cup Draw: Leith are paired up with Wardie in the first round of the Edinburgh Cup. Memories of a great final win against Wardie in 2000 should give Leith the edge in this tie.     Wardie on the other hand will be looking for revenge and will be tough opposition to overcome.

Updated 5th December 2004

Robert Wood was elected onto the Edinburgh Bowling League committee at their Annual General Meeting, held at Dudley Bowling Club on Sunday 5th December 2004.

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