Tennis: South of Scotland County match

15 07 2014

South of Scotland County tennis team recently played against Warwickshire in the over 45s GB league at Dumfries Sports Club.

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The match was fiercely contested. In the first round, Lister McKiddie teamed up with another local, Fraser Patterson, of Dalbeattie who played doubles against a strong first couple and lost 6-2, 6-3. There were a lot of close games however Lister and Fraser could not quite win the crucial points.

Derek Lauder of Esporta Hamilton (originally Prestwick) played first singles and had a very long match going down 6-3, 6-4.

Terry McGuigan of Ayr played the second singles and pushed his opposite number all the way despite having picked up a calf injury early in the match.

In the second round, Lister and Fraser teamed up again and although in a winning position in both sets could not close out the match and lost 6-4, 7-5. The last match involved Derek and Terry teaming up in a doubles and going down 6-4, 6-2.

The overall result therefore was a 5-0 defeat but there are promising signs for the future league matches and they hope to bounce back in the next matches.


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Cricket: Scotland U19 call-up for Alexander

8 07 2014

Eighteen year old Niall Alexander received the call-up this week for Scotland U19s who are in the Netherlands to play two 50 over games and one twenty20 match against the Dutch at Voorburg Cricket Club.

Niall in bowling action for the Scotland Reivers ©Donald MacLeod

Niall in bowling action for the Scotland Reivers ©Donald MacLeod

The opening bowler took a wicket in the first over for Dumfries on Saturday in the Western Premier League and finished with two wickets. That has helped make him the league’s leading wicket taker with 19 wickets.

The selection follows on from his successful appearances for the Scotland Reivers in the North Sea Pro Series which completed last month and also involved matches against Dutch sides and it marks a progression from previous selections for Scotland U17s and Scotland U19s.


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Cricket: Stafforce Dumfries beat East Kilbride

7 07 2014

In the Western Premier League on Saturday, Stafforce Dumfries had a convincing 92 run win over East Kilbride at Nunholm.

A Captain’s innings of 49 from the Roger Lever Photography Man of the Match, Stuart Corbett-Byers, was instrumental in Dumfries recovering from the loss of early wickets at 62 for 5. Important partnerships with Peter Lojszczyk, Chris Brockwell and Campbell Potts enabled Dumfries to reach 216 for 9 after the 50 overs.

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Two excellent run-outs mid-innings by Peter Lojszczyk and Chris Bellwood set East Kilbride back as they managed to lose 6 wickets for just fourteen runs and were reduced from 74 for 2 to 88 for 8.

Bevo took four East Kilbride wickets

Bevo took four East Kilbride wickets

East Kilbride then finished on 124 all out with Scott Beveridge taking four wickets and Niall Alexander and Peter Lojszczyk two each to leave the Dumfries side sitting in fourth place.

In the Western Premier Reserve League away at Torrance House the Bryce Walker Man of the Match was Russell Johnston who was out on the last ball for 67 in an Eco-Genics Nunholm total of 176 for 7.

That total was reached with partnerships throughout the batting order and it proved enough as Torrance House were dismissed for just 57, 119 runs adrift, with Davie Davidson taking five wickets, Jerry Goodin three and Mark Irwin two. The win moved Nunholm into third place.

This Saturday, the Dumfries 1st XI play at West of Scotland in the Western Premier League and Dumfries 2nd XI play at Nunholm against West’s 2nd XI in the parallel Reserve league.

Summer Holiday Cricket: A Cricket Camp takes place at Dumfries Sports Club, Nunholm, on Tue/Wed, 22nd,23rd July, 10-3pm. For boys and girls aged 7-13. The cost for the 2 day camp is £25. Monday evening junior coaching for the same age group also continues throughout the holidays (6:15-8pm). Contact Dumfries Cricket Club on dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com , 07799 856094, or see www.dumfriescricketclub.co.uk .


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Cricket: Primary Festival at Nunholm

1 07 2014

Last week around seventy pupils from local Primary Schools enjoyed a Cricket Festival at Nunholm as part of the Club’s schools programme. Laurieknowe and St Ninians Primary pupils were involved and with the help of volunteers from the Club and assistance from Active Schools they had the opportunity to take part in several games and skills based activities.

Pupils enjoyed a Primary Cricket Festival at Dumfries Cricket Club

Pupils enjoyed a Primary Cricket Festival at Dumfries Cricket Club

Summer Holiday Cricket: A Cricket Camp takes place at Dumfries Sports Club, Nunholm, on Tue/Wed, 22nd,23rd July, 10-3pm. For boys and girls aged 7-13. The cost for the 2 day camp is £25 (£20 for Sports Club members). Monday evening junior coaching also continues throughout the holidays (6:15-8pm).

Contact Dumfries Cricket Club on dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com, 07799 856094, or see www.dumfriescricketclub.co.uk .


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Cricket: Bellwood Century in Dumfries run chase

1 07 2014

In the Western Premier League on Saturday, Stafforce Dumfries faced an imposing total at Ayr when the league leaders set a score of 327 for 7 in the first innings. Opening bowler Niall Alexander took three of the wickets to fall.

Dumfries provided a good response thanks to a 177 run partnership between Chris Bellwood and Peter Lojszczyk. Bellwood reached his century but Lojszczyk fell nine runs short as did Dumfries when they finished on 269 for 7.

In the Western Premier Reserve League, Eco-Genics Nunholm had a good five wicket win against Ayr 2nds, Cambusdoon. Stuart Alexander took early wickets and finished with four as Cambusdoon were bowled out for 129. Gei Singh and Fraser Strachan each took three wickets.

Andy Reed then top scored with 44 to enable the target to be reached for five wickets down.

In the Sunday friendly against Dalton, Dave Strachan was the JB Houston Dumfries Man of the Match with his score of fifty two not out but his side finished shy by some thirty three runs.

This Saturday in the league, Stafforce Dumfries play East Kilbride at home and Eco-Genics Nunholm play East Kilbride 2nds away.


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Cricket: Last ball thriller for Dumfries

24 06 2014

Al was top scorere for Dumfries

Al was top scorer for Dumfries

On Saturday in the Western Premier League it was a last ball finish at Nunholm for Stafforce Dumfries in their game against Renfrew.

With seven wickets down they required two to tie, or three to win, off the last ball but managed to score just the one for a single run defeat.

Earlier Peter Lojszczyk and Niall Alexander with three wickets each had helped to keep the visitors in check in their first innings total of 218 for 9 after Renfrew had been 125 for 1 wicket.

Then a partnership between the Lakeland Fluid Power Dumfries Man of the Match Alan Davidson and Pat Druce set the Dumfries side on course when they reached a similar position of 129 for 1. However both batsmen were then out in quick succession for 58 and 48 respectively. Then against an increasing run rate Chris Bellwood nearly got the victory finishing on 50 not out after eleven runs were needed off the last over to win.

In the Western Premier Reserve league, Eco-Genics Nunholm registered a two wicket win at Deanpark. Stuart Alexander took three wickets as Deanpark were all out for 145. However Davie Davidson was the Creative Ceilings Man of the Match with four wickets and then the top score of 80 as Nunholm reached their winning total. This Saturday Dumfries travel to Ayr and Nunholm play Ayr 2nds at home.

Dumfries Women played a double header on Sunday and they also suffered a close defeat to Ayr in the Scottish Cup when they lost with two balls left. Kirsty Strachan was the Parkdale Garage Dumfries Player of the Match scoring 74 not out in the Dumfries total of 118 for 3. However Merli hit an unbeaten 52 not out for Ayr in reaching the target. In their second match Dumfries beat hosts Galloway in the National League after setting a total of 104 for 4 with Sue Strachan hitting 49 not out.

Summer Cricket Camp: takes place at Dumfries Sports Club, Nunholm, on Tue/Wed, 22nd,23rd July, 10-3pm. For boys and girls aged 7-13. The cost for the 2 day camp is £25. To book contact the Club on dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com or 07799 856094.


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Queen’s Baton Relay

20 06 2014

Congratulations to those involved with the Sports Club who carried the Queen’s Baton yesterday in the Dumfries & Galloway stage – Sue Strachan, Fraser Strachan, Andy Reed, John Bennett, Emma Miller.

As seen on ‘online tv’.


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Cricket: Dumfries lose out to Uddingston

17 06 2014

On Saturday, in the Western Premier League, Stafforce Dumfries lost their away match at Uddingston despite a good bowling effort to restrict Uddingston in the first innings.

Uddingston were well placed at 89 for 2 at the half way mark after Gul top scored with 31. However, on that score, the Solway Offset Dumfries Man of the Match, Scott Beveridge, took two wickets in an over and Peter Lojszczyk claimed an lbw.

Thereafter the bowlers were able to restrict the batting side to 149 for 9 with Chris McCutcheon and Niall Alexander each taking two wickets.

However Dumfries lost three early wickets inside six overs and never really recovered. Chris Bellwood then hit 26 but became one of McKenzie’s five wickets. Chris Brockwell scored 23 to keep the run chase alive but the side were finally all out for 110 in the 35th over.

Fraser in bowling action in the Nunholm win

Fraser in bowling action in the Nunholm win

In the Western Premier Reserve league, Eco-Genics Nuhnolm overcame Uddingston 2nds, Bothwell, at home. Nunholm only set a total of 115 all out with the Silver Fern Horticultural Man of the Match, Cammie Telfer, helping to set a target with his 23.

However those runs did prove enough as the Nunholm bowlers reduced the visitors to 38 for 6. Gei Singh took three of those wickets and Fraser Strachan dismissed top scorer McLeod with his first ball. Then Davie Davidson followed up with three more and Stuart Alexander finished with two as Nunholm were comfortable winners with Bothwell all out for 80.

This Saturday, in the league, Dumfries play Renfrew at home and Nunholm play at Deanpark.

Dumfries playing Galloway Ladies at Nunholm

Dumfries playing Galloway Ladies at Nunholm

Womens’ Cricket: On Sunday, at Nunholm, Dumfries Women beat Galloway Ladies in a close friendly match with Ally McCubbin the Parkdale Garage Dumfries Player of the Match for her innings which put her side in a position to win.

New players are welcomed and for more information about trying some womens’ cricket as a new sport contact dumfriescricketclub@gmail.com or 07799 856094.

Junior coaching sessions at Dumfries Cricket Club take place over the summer on Mondays, 6:15-8, for boys and girls, suitable for ages 8 to S2. For details contact Trefor Williams on 01387 256455, see www.dumfriescricketclub.co.uk, or come along to Dumfries Sports Club, Nunholm on the night.


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Great British Tennis Weekend (GBTW)

12 06 2014

Hundreds of Open Days are taking place throughout the country!
Dumfries Tennis Club will be taking part in the Great British Tennis Weekends on the 28th-29th June & 19th-20th July. They are offering free tennis and coaching for people of all ages and abilities. It’s the perfect day out for family and friends. Click in the link below to book your space.

Great British Tennis Weekend – click here to book a session

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Cricket: Tense win over Ferguslie

10 06 2014
Chris Bellwood batting against Ferguslie

Chris Bellwood batting against Ferguslie

On Sunday, Stafforce Dumfries overcame Ferguslie by two wickets in their CricHQ40 Cup quarter-final in a close finish at Nunholm.

Ferguslie were all out for 115 with Chris Brockwell taking three wickets and the Brazenall & Orr Dumfries Man of the Match, Chris McCutcheon, taking four for nineteen runs.

A second wicket partnership between Chris Bellwood and Dean Brotherston seemed to put Dumfries on the right course but wickets meant that Robert McBride and Stuart Corbett-Byers were required to take the score into the nineties.

Ferguslie professional Dabengwa then dismissed McBride for 29, one of his four wickets, and Corbett-Byers pulled a short delivery to long leg where an important catch was held. It required a tense ninth wicket partnership between Peter Lojszczyk and Stuart Alexander to nurse the side to a win and into the semi-final.

Sunday and Monday saw the concluding matches for the Scotland Reivers in the North Sea Pro Series, in the Netherlands against the Dutch Hurricanes. In two low scoring matches, Niall Alexander took three wickets in the Twenty20 and two in the 50 over match. Dumfries teammate Scott Beveridge took a wicket in each game as the Reivers lost the T20 and won the 50 over contest.

On Saturday, both league fixtures for the Dumfries sides were a victim of the rain and had to be abandoned. This Saturday, in the Western Premier League, fourth placed Dumfries are at Uddingston, who are in fifth spot, and Dumfries 2nds are at home against Bothwell.

For information about playing at Nunholm, juniors or seniors, see www.dumfriescricketclub.co.uk .


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Cricket: Beveridge top score not enough for Reivers

3 06 2014
Martin West of Good Man Home Improvements presented the Man of the Match award to Michael Leask ©Donald MacLeod

Martin West of Good Man Home Improvements presented the Man of the Match award to Michael Leask ©Donald MacLeod

On Tuesday, the Reivers and the Highlanders played each other in a second match at Nunholm this time in the North Sea Pro Series 50 over competition.

The Reivers were asked to bat first and with English and De Lange had achieved a solid start as they neared 90 for 1. However wickets fell to the Highlanders spinners, Watt and Leask to help reduce them to 115 for 6.

That brought Scotland player Haq out to join Dumfries’s Scott Beveridge. Together they mounted a recovery for the Reivers. In particular Beveridge batted well for his fifty and to end on 62 not out along with a very rapid 32 not out from Smith.

However the final total of 239 for 7 seemed not enough to challenge the Highlanders batting line-up and so it proved. Munsey got 44 opening and Parker finished on 57 not out. Leask again got runs and the Reivers were left to regret dropping an early change from him on the boundary. His performances with two wickets and a score of 64 won him the Good Man Home Improvements Man of the Match which was presented by the company’s Martin West.

Niall Alexander bowling for the Reivers ©Donald MacLeod

Niall Alexander bowling for the Reivers ©Donald MacLeod

Eighteen year old Dumfries player Niall Alexander bowled well for his one wicket and Beveridge dismissed the Scotland Captain Mommsen for 35 and had Leask caught but lost out to him for the Man of the Match award.

North Sea Pro 50 Over Series
Reivers 239/7 (50 overs)
S Beveridge 62no, C De Lange 45, M English 37;
M Leask 2/27, M Watt 2/32
Highlanders 240/5 (37.2 overs)
M Leask 64, M Parker 57no, H Munsey 44;
S Beveridge 2/49, M Haq 1/5, N Alexander 1/36, I Wardlaw 1/46
Good Man Home Improvements Man of the Match: M Leask


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Cricket: Highlanders win T20 title at Nunholm

2 06 2014

The Scotland Highlanders won the North Sea Pro Series Twenty20 trophy with a 119 run win over the Scotland Reivers at Nunholm on Monday.

Highlanders - North Sea Pro T20 Trophy winners ©Donald MacLeod

Highlanders – North Sea Pro T20 Trophy winners ©Donald MacLeod

The win meant they were unbeaten in their five games played so far.

The Highlanders hit a record beating total of 283 for 7 in twenty overs with Scotland player, Michael Leask smashed his way to an astonishing score of 132 off just 58 balls to win the Atack Plumbing Man of the Match award. In the process he hit seven fours and twelve sixes in a boundary onslaught.

Fellow Scotland player Gordon Goudie was overshadowed when he hit 47 not out off just eleven balls as the Highlanders kept accelerating.

Atack Plumbing Man of the Match ©Donald MacLeod

Atack Plumbing Man of the Match ©Donald MacLeod

In reply the run pressure was too much for the Reivers. They lost four wickets in the first four overs including Dumfries player Scott Beveridge, who after launching one massive six, was caught hitting out at long off.

However another impressive innings of 81 not out from De Lange meant they reached a still respectable 164 for 7 in reply but that mammoth total had left them trailing in the Highlanders wake. Both Cricket Scotland sides had provided one of the best displays ever seen at Nunholm of clean hitting and top class fielding and catching.

The sides play again tomorrow (Tuesday) in the 50 over competition. The match starts at Dumfries Cricket Club, Nunholm, at 10:30am.

North Seas Pro Series T20
Highlanders beat Reivers by 119 runs
Highlanders 283/7 (20 overs)
M Leask 132 (58 balls), G Goudie 47no (11 balls), H Munsey 34; I Wardlaw 4 overs 2 for 34
Reivers 164/7 (20 overs)
C de Lange 81no (53 balls), R Haq 22no; A Evans 4 overs 3/35


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