The Perthshire Advertiser, etc. du lieu suivant : Perth, Tayside, Scotland • 47

Inter Counties PERTHSHIRE were at home to Renfrovshirc in their latest county venture. The Ladies had a convincing 3.0 victory, with wins from Elaine Fitzpatrick. Lesley Melville and Janc Hartley. The Mcn loci 4-2. Scott Skinner and Cohn MacGregor being the for the home sick.

The Ladies A earned a draw. with wins from Madge McNeil. Fay Simpson and Margaret Phillips who. for the second match running, was lady of the match. The Men A drew Mh.

Thcir wins came from Fraser Lindsey. Kevin Peppercorn. Mark Thompson. Alan Jack, Kcnny Larnhic and man of the match Davy McFadden who won 3.1) in 21, 14 and IX for an average of 28.30. The fastest legs of the day came front Fraser Lindsey, Mark Thompson and Davy McFadden who all had 16 dart games.

Davy Jenkins had a 16 and 18 dart game. Alan Jack Di and there were IliOs front Fraser Lindsey and Mark Thompson. The nest game will he on Sunday. February 13, away to Dumfries and Stewartry. lw-, .....7 A tough night for Joe Boyd THE Perth Railway Amateur Boxing Club staged the Midland District Boxing Championships last Tuesday.

Held under the auspices of the Perth Sporting Club in the Salutation Hotel the capacity crowd had a most enjoyable evening. Although promoter Bill Anderson did not have his problems to seek with eight call-offs on the day of the show, he was still able to produce seven contests. Light middeweight Joe Boyd was unfortunate not to draw a bye in the semi-final of his division and therefore had to face the prospect of boxing twice. In his first bout he was opposed by Neil Thomson of St Francis ABC. The pattern of the Railway Club boxer was obvious from the start in that he took his time and was pacing himself for the latter stages of the contest.

Boxing behind a good stiff left hand Boyd kept Thomson at hay until eventually the St Francis boy ran out of ideas and by the third round Boyd was well on top. Midway through the last round Thomson was given a compulsory count of eight. Boyd's superiority was confirmed by the unanimous decision of the judges. IN the men's National League indoor matches played last weekend Perthshire picked up four valuable points from their matches againsi Carnegie and Kirkcaldy. Firstly Carnegie were defeated 7.5 and this was followed by a 6.5 win over Kirkcaldy and thew results leave 'Shire in mid-table with four points from four games.

The ladies opened their indoor league programme with a 3-2 victory over Boroughrouir but lost their other matches 4.3 to Griwe 4-2 to Edinburgh Ladies. points this weekend although it is unlikely lobe at the expense of Gordonians or Wcstcrn. Helpers arc again required this weekend for the indoor carpet. Please come along on Friday about pm and Sunday around 5 pm. In the final Boyd was once again opposed by a boxer from the St Francis Club.

On this occasion it was Craig Edmunds. Although Boyd won the first round he started to wilt as the bout progressed and this timc it was his turn to take a compulsory count of eight in the last round. The verdict was a unanimous points win for Edmunds but inc will have learned a lot from his evening's efforts. To allow you toup with your hockey cronies over the Christmas period Robin has arranged a general knowledge quiz which will take place in the Bridge nd Leisure Centre at 8 pm on Boxing Day. Tcams of four are rcqucstcd if you arc unable to raise a team come along anyway.

The cost will he 4 per team. Another Railway Club boxer to appear on the evenings' programme was 12-year-old Steve McGuire who boxed a three one-minute round contest against James Forsyth of the Arbroath ABC. McGuire tried throughout this contest to catch up with his elusive opponent but Forsyth was just too rangy for him and ran out a points winner. At this stage in his career McGuire is still in the learning process and after only three bouts shows well for the future. In the only outdoor match played Perthshire II overcame Forfar by five goals to nil in their first Midlands League Cup match.

When looking at the score it should he home in mind that Jim Hunter and Hugh Galan played for Forfar in the when four of the goals were scored! Tomorrow's tcams: Mcn's Second XI Harris IV (mcct Bridgcnd Lcisurc Ccntrc 10.45 am, shoes for blacs) J. Hunter, D. Rhind, A. Lewis, A. Swan, Mitchell, R.

Gray, A. Gcllally, G. Gowric, D. Axford, G. Alcxandcr, R.

Nivcn, C. Ewan, H. Gillon. If unavailable contact 33644. Christmas 10-mile road race ALL membersand guests arc reminded that the annual Perth Strathtay 'Xmas Yahoo' road race takes place on Thursday, December 23.

This is a 10-mile handicap race run around the streets of Perth. This weekend the Men's Second XI play Harris IV at Riverside and would hope to continue their good start in the Midlands League Cup. The men's indoor have a tough weekend. On Saturday they face Aberdeen Grammar and donians at the McTaggart then on Sunday they face Wester, East Kilbride and Morgan. They will require to pick up some Men's indoor (meet Bridgend Leisure Centre 12.30) B.

Lin- dsay, P. Laing, C. Davidson. B. Wallace, L.

Barn, N. Fraser, A. Wright, S. Scott. Sunday: Men's indoor (mcct Bells 10 am) Same tcam as Saturday except D.

Berry for N. Fraser. The first runner will start off at 6.30 p.m. from Bell's Sports Centre and handicaps will he on display at the centre this week. Anyone not on the list hut wishing a handicap should contact David Knight (tel.

Perth 441963). New strips for 4th Company Boys' Brigade The 4th (Craigle) Company Boys' Brigade pictured at the South Inch with their new strips, North Perthshire RESULTS: Luncarty 7. Chapelhill 5: Almondbank 9. Methven Ladies Mike's Masters 2. I larry's Bar 11k Tap Bar Sun- Mord Methven 9, Tap Bar Ladies Athol! 7, Hunters Lodge 5.

Bcst games G. Collie (Harry's) 17. In darts; S. Dou- Perthshire Adverthli glas (Strathord). R.

Morton (Strathord), C. Smith (Chapclhill) 18; D. Todd (Huntcrs) 19; G. Fyfe (Tap Bar) 19. 20; B.

Ross (Strathord) 20; G. Fyfc and C. McGrcgor (Tap Bar) 2h. 180 D. Mclntosh Highest checkouts A.

Coventry (Almondhank) 124; G. Collie (Harry's) 100. THE Fours will be playcd on Boxing Day at Luncarty. starting at 3 p.m. City Ladies RESULTS: Bridgcnd 8, Ormonds Windsor 3, Victoria (SSA 9, Silver Broom Kirksidc 4, Corinna Twa Tams 5, RASC High Level 3, 208 Hotel 9.

Best games E. Sinclair (RASC) 22 darts; S. Ewing (Corinna) 28; M. Gow (208 Hotel) 29. PWDLINs Vlrlada 12 10 1 1 21 12 10 0 2 20 RAS.C.—___ 12 11 2 2 1 12 7 2 3 1 12 7 1 4 1 12 6 2 4 1 Orldgend-- 12 4 2 6 Slyer Orcem 12 1 7 4 IllgA Level 12 3 2 7 Onnceds l2 3 2 7 Two ions l2 1 2 9 12 0 0 12 CONGRATULATIONS go to S.

Ewing and McGibbon (Corinna) who defeated B. Scrimscour and N. Morrison (Bridgcnd) in the final of the mixed pairs, finishing with a leg of 701 in 24 darts. Thc committee wish all members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ORIENTEERING New map used for first time IN cold and lwercast conditions, Oricnicers held their annual Christmas extravaganza last Sunday at Muinvard Wood, Sconc.

The course. organised by Pippa Blake and Dave Weir. saw the first use of a new map of the arca accomplishcd by members 1 the club. About 40 entrants massed at I I a.m. for the score event, tackling either the 79- minute or 411-minute time limit.

To add to the spice of the courscs. Pippa and Dave added a numbcr of festive novelty features matching pieces of cut Christmas card with a piece carried. fishing for cardboard fish on an island in a pond and completing lincs in a poem (kilted by a tipple of Many walkers in thc maid were startled to see face-painted, halloon-carrying runners darting from track to thicket! David Comher won thc short course, with Andrew Castles. Richard Neil and Richard hull joint second and Davc. Annie and Ruth Allan joint third.

Mike Kipline picked up more Minus points heat Donald Smith into could place, with Richard Whitaker in third positionin the long course The decorated control card competition .011 by Finala Slack and Sarah Goldthorpe The conipan adjourned to Ile Wheel Inn for a welldeserved meal before the heavens opened. Thanks 'go to club membcrs who helped produce such a good map and to Pippa and Dave for a well thought out event. SNOOKER RESULTS from the Perth Snooker League: Division Onc Blue Diamonds 0, HHS A Triangles 2, MOM City Sports 4. RNC FPC 3. Slim Chance 3.

Division Two Untouchables fi, Green Baize Cuemasters 0, HHS Gas 3. JMC Perth Pirates 0. Kintail Lodge 6. Highest breaks J. Scott (RNC) 40: D.

Langlands (City Sports) 39; M. Sweeney (City Sports) 30; M. Pennycook tail) 26; D. Currie (City Sports), K. Gallacher (HHSB 25).

The draw for the quartcrfinals of the William Hill League Cup is: MOM Slim Chance; Trianglcs HFIS City Sports Crackpots; FPCv Thundcrhirds. POOL ATHOLL and Breadslbanc Pool League positionv PW Rosemount A 7 6 0 I I SUMS'''. 7 6 0 I I Klrlisnldwel 7 4 I 2 Skaltderla A 7 3 2 2 Moulin 7 2 2 3 TM 7 2 4 Scotland's 7 2 0 Rosemount 7 0 0 7 NETBALL PERTH LJdics' Lcaguc: Ms Co. Sports 1 10 0 0 30 9 0 0 27 BO 7 0 1 23 6 3 0 20 1 4 4 2 1 Choorybonk 1 0 1 Strongman 36 0 1 Shothollan 1 3 6 1 1 44 0 1 C. Shollo 1 2 0 Hlgh School 6 1 SPORT CURLING Perth Masters back on ice! srmus are to sponsor the premier Scottish curling event of 1994 The Stakls Masters sal Perth in association with t)ewar's Rinks.

The announcement marks the return of cbam- plonshlp curling to Perth and the recommencement of the Perth Masters curling The Stakis Perth City Mills Hotel sponsored event will take place from Friday to Sunday, January 7.9, at Dewar's Kinks. An International Includes teems from Scotland, Waks and Switzerland who will compete for the coveted tick of the Stakis Masters at Perth. Welcoming the announcement, Mr Chuck Hay, chairman of Dewar's Kinks, said: "Many of the past lop names In Scottish World CHRISTMAS arrives early as Perthshire enjoy four home fixtures on Saturday. The Firsts take on Harris FP hoping that they can take another Dundee scalp this week. having beaten Morgan last week.

The nucleus of the team remains, although Martin Scott returns at hooker and Chris rrrr it returns in the second row. Thc Second XV enjoy the company of Alloa. This is a league match for the Seconds who heat the visitors in the away fixture. Boh Ockenden's team is holstered with the return or Dave Barnett and Andy Gilchrist after injury. Thc Thirds have potentially the hardest opposition in the form of second division Dunfermline.

'Shire were well beaten at the beginning of the season hut a strong hack should make it cult for the visitors. Petes Pirates will be hoping for a more even game against Panmure following their defeat last week at the hands of The Christmas hall last Saturday evening was a success. fill evening. Thanks go to social convener Alastair Bryce and his hand of helpers. including Alastair Ritchie.

Andy Ritchie and Andy Gilchrist. The next major social event is the New Year's Day 'gathering' with a captains v. president match in the offing for all who attend. Morgan 10 THE Famous Grouse spun side returned to winning ways against fourth division Morgan xt the Inch last Saturday. Perthshire took the lead 15 minutes into the game when Alan Brown charged down a kick to score.

Rod kicked a great conversion from the touchline. 'Shire increased their lead in a close match when they won a ball against the head five minutes from the end of the half. Andy Cowal. playing number h. charged over to score and Rod again converted.

Rod slotted a further penalty before half-time. In the second half it was an uphill struggle for Shire who were effectively reduced to 13 men when Simon Hodge left the pitch and Rob Morris, while remaining on the pitch, played with greatly reduced mobility due to an ankle injury. Morgan threatened after they had scored a try from a short penalty move. They slotted a further penalty but 'Shire rallied for the last 10 minutes to hold out for victory. Jimmy White and John Forbes were outstanding in the forwards, with Steve Bisset' and Rod performing well on 'the back.

Wald First XV THIS was.a hard fought encounter in which Perthshire started well and went ahead. However, Waid's First XV were not to be outdone and came rapidly back into the match. In the second half. Waid nudged into the lead from a forward drive. In the backs Steve Jenkins and Sid House were outstanding, while in the forwards Mikc showed the class to merit a run in the Firsts.

Arbroath 21 1111 rd IS IT was the Perth side who first took command of the game. Thcir first try came from a forward drive. Graham Sinclair charged down a kick. passed it to Gerrard who slipped a pass to John Parkinson. 'Shirc furthcr increased their lead when.

from a lincout. Dave Barnet. on his rcturn to rugby. raced down the blind side to score. Dave Stewart kicked one of the tries and veryd a penalty.

Arbroath were allowed to come back into thc game. With a competent set of hacks and a (it sct of forwards, they always looked as if they would create problems. In thc dying minutes of the match they scored a try which pushed them into the lead. 11111WIVAlloa 40 Fourth XV THE combined side with a number of seconds in their number were too much for a 'spunky' Fourth XV. Despite fielding a strong Fourth XV.

'Shire could not compete with the opposition. Gordon Lundic played well in the hacks and tackled well with Curling have wan the Perth Masters title and with the re-commencement of the championship ft is hoped to re-establish Perth is one of the premier venues for competithe curling of the highest The Perth Masters curling championship was last held in 1957, when It was recognised as one of Scotland's premier curling events. Commenting on the sponsorship announcement, Mkhael Squire, general alter of the Stakis Perth City Mills Hotel, said: "As a Scottish based company Stakis Hotels are delighted to sponsor the Perth Masters curling tournament and play their part in reviving one of the great sporting events historically associated with Perth." plenty practice available. Hunter Hope played well in the forwards. Mark Reilly, volunteering to standoff, and Inns Smith, who played prop in the absence of any other volunteers, also require a special mention.

Perthshire's points came from Mike Soutar who converted a penalty. team selections: First XV v. Harris FP J. Aitkcn. G.

Brown, S. Bisset, T. Braun. L. Bayne.

R. A. Ritchie. J. Whyte.

M. Scott, J. McDonald, C'. Porrit, C. Ahsman, R.

Morris, Bowcn, A. Brown. Second XV v. Allna A. Watson, S.

Kay. S. Lavery, S. House, T. Ghee, A.

Archibald, S. Jenkins. R. Stewart. A.

Messenger, F. Monerieff, D. Barnett. J. Forbes.

D. Mclntosh. A. Gikhrist, R. Ockcnden: substitute I.

Pattullo. Third XV v. Dunfermline D. Stewart. A.

Grieve. I. Gerrard. G. Simpson.

A. Hendry. A. Bryce. Cl Sinclair.

J. Parkinson. G. Cower. R.

Frenz. S. Wylie. G. McGregor.

G. Morris, T. Smith. E. Gray.

Fourth XV v. Panmure As selected by P. Peebles and Bob Lindsay. They arc all home games. All mcct at I p.m.

for 2 p.m. kickoffs. Third and Fourth XVs may be at the Academy. Minis AFTER another cancellation last Sunday due to the weather. this week's fixture is against Livingston at home.

There is a possibility that another club will agree to come to Perth for a triangular fixture. All age groups will have matches and a good turnout is expected for the last outing before the Christmas break. As the matches start at 12.30 p.m. this week. all boys and coaches are requested to arrive at 12 p.m.

sharp or as soon as possible thereafter. If there is any doubt about the telephone any of the soachos telephone numbers arc limed in the fixture cards) who should know by mid-morning if the matches are off duc to frozen pitches or bad weather. i 4PI 4 11 1 itZ4 if IlLuv IL A 4 1 IS A A life I pp: 7 4 111.. it i 1V 4 it 4 01 .10 ft :4, I A few places left for School of Soccer ONLY a few places are left on the County Sports School of Soccer scheduled for December 29 and 30. Any kids in the eight to 16 age group wanting to participate In the Bell's Sports Centre coaching classes should enrol with County Sports, St John's Street.

The fee Is fl 6. The January soccer school for five to seven year olds is also filling up rapidly. It costs.