East Lothian Courier | Sport | Hogg bidding for kingpin Kennedy’s singles crown

Thursday, 24th July, 2008

Published: Thursday, 27th March, 2008 11:15

Hogg bidding for kingpin Kennedy’s singles crown

Beaten finalist from two years ago, James Hogg, is again making a strong challenge for the East Lothian IBC singles championship.

The title has been held for the past two seasons by reigning Scottish kingpin Scott Kennedy.

Hogg is through to his second final in three years having produced more than a few flashes of brilliance in his 18-11 triumph over premier league colleague Stuart Wyllie.

In the top half of the draw, Jim Pringle has qualified for the last four. He awaits the outcome of the match between hat-trick seeking title holder Scott Kennedy and Peter Fallen.

Fallen booked his place in the last eight with an impressive 21-10 win over Stevie Clark.

The ladies version of the singles championship is down to the last four stage.

Norma Bauld is the only previous champion still in contention for the title.

Bauld etched her name on the trophy in 2001 and she steps up her bid to land a title double against junior internationalist Emma Brown in the semi-final.

The other half of the draw features Rose McAinsh against Mary McGowan.

Officials at East Lothian IBC will host its agm. at Meadowmill Sports Centre this Monday, March 31, at 7pm.

Outgoing president Janet Milligan is expecting a strong turnout from its membership.

Haddington Bowling Club hosted the recent agm. of the East Lothian Bowling Association.

North Berwick member, Martin Wilson. was installed as president, taking over the reigns from Jim Johnstone.

Bobby McLaughlin, of Haddington, is the new vice-president, while Arthur Bellany, George Haddow and Keith Fender remain in post as secretary, treasurer and match secretary, respectively.

The meeting was informed that the association is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

A number of events to mark the historic landmark are planned for the forthcoming outdoor season and more details will be provided after the agm. on April 10.

The names of the anniversary committee members are: Norrie Cochrane (Elphinstone), Bernie McConnachie (Castlepark), David Currie (Stenton), George Duncan (East Lothian Labour), Alex. Jamieson (Cockenzie & Port Seton), Douglas Kennedy (West Barns), Bill Bell (Stenton) and John Halliday (Stenton).

Finally, members of Tranent Bowling Club, Tranent Ladies Bowling Club and East Lothian Labour Club are being urged to attend the Polson Park Bowling Association agm this Sunday, March 30 at the Polson Park Pavilion in Tranent.

Outgoing President Grace Scott will get proceedings underway at 12 noon.

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