Sports Digest

DARTS Alloa Masters 2013 One of Scotlands Premier Darts Events the Alloa Masters takes place at the Alloa Town Hall this Saturday Aug 24th and again the event is a total sell out. Doors Open From 12 Noon Tel 07872078715 for more details David Henderson Memorial The First David (HENTO) Henderson Memorial open will be held in the Abercromby Arms on Saturday Aug 31st Reg from 12 noon Start 1pm - Entry �3 for Ladies & Gents Tel 07872078715 County Fundraiser - sponsored by Oakwood The Annual County Fundraiser will again be held in Alloa Town Hall on Friday Oct 25th ,Tickets are on Sale Now From �10 with Vipat �20 and tables at �150. Helping us with much needed funds will be Wayne Mardle, Eric Bristow, Dennis Priestley & Keith Deller. County Squad Members are reminded Each player is asked to sell 2x Tickets RIFLE SHOOTING These are the latest results from Alloa & District Rifle club NSRA National 50m metre League Div 1 round 5 Alloa A v Appleton B: Alloa A won by 17 points T.Hodgson 396, D.McIntosh 394, S.Bruce 391, Mrs S.McIntosh 391, M.Sinclair 385 Team total 1957 ex 2000. Alloa A are now in 4th place in Division 1 Div 3 round 5 Alloa B v Addiscombe: Alloa B won by 8 points D.Caughey 393, I.Henderson 392, R.Law 389, M.Ozmond 388, C.Ogle 378 Team total 1940 ex 2000. Alloa B are top of Division 3 Div 6 round 5 Alloa C v Havant C: Havant C won by 8 points A.Hay 387, A.Ozmond 385, Miss.B.Burnside 385, I.Thomson 385, N.Macdonald 383 Team total 1925 ex 2000. Alloa C is 3rd in Division 6 Div 12 round 5 Alloa D v Chipperfield: Alloa D won by 17 points E.Jones 387, Miss.S.McIntosh 380, N.Steele 380, W.McAulay 379, A.Gutenmacher 367 Team total 1893 ex 2000. Alloa D are in 2nd place in Division 12 At the National shooting Competition held at Bisley, Cliff Ogle won the Pearman Trophy.

FISHING Another busy week at Wellsfield Fishery.

Over 400 trout were caught this week, including Rainbows, Blues and Browns using both fly fishing and bait fishing methods.

The average weight was 3lb per trout, and the average catch was 3 fish per angler.

Water temperatures are cooling well due to the colder evenings and cold breezes at night over Wellsfield Farm. Our spring fed lochans are also benefiting from the colder spring water, meaning trout fishing has come on earlier after the warm summer.

The fishery is open for evening sessions 8am - 9pm 7 days. Fly life is prolific at the moment.

Most fly fishers caught fish using floating lines and a sink tip just a few feet under the surface.

The slight breezes have made for excellent buzzer fishing and top of the water sport using snatchers and hoppers. Best flies this week: Hoppers, Daddy Long Legs, HH Damsel, Yellow Dancer, Diawl Bachs, PTN, Montanas, Buzzers, fished with a floating line and long leader.

One �50 Red Tagged Trout was caught by lucky angler B Morrison (Clydebank) in his bag of 4 fish for 15lb from the top fly fishing pond.

Fish of the week was a 12lb Rainbow Trout caught by A Galloway (Fife) using mini dancers.

Bait anglers best methods were baits fished at mid depth worked best. Best Baits: Wasp Grubs, Worms and Floated White Maggot.

Best Catches for this week: D Waters (Falkirk) 5 for 20lb, best 10lb Rainbow Trout, I Somerville (Stirling) 5 for 18lb 5oz, best 9lb 5oz Rainbow Trout, T Davis (Alloa) 5 for 16lb, best 4lb Blue Trout, P McMenemy (Bonnybridge) 5 for 15lb, I Thomson (Falkirk) 5 for 15lb, G Henderson (Mollinsburn) 5 for 15lb, S Shanks (Stirling) 5 for 15lb, A Cairns (Bishopbriggs) 4 for 24lb, best 12lb Rainbow Trout, B Morrison (Clydenbank) 4 for 15lb, inc. Red Tag, P Gibson (Stirling) 4 for 12lb, I King (Clackmannan) 4 for 12lb, L Bresline (Stirling) 3 for 9lb, A McIntosh (Dullatur) 3 for 8lb, D Kilpatrick (Denny) 3 for 8lb, R Nimmo (Stirling) 2 for 7lb, best 4lb, B Wick (Dunblane) 2 for 5lb 8oz, K Nimmo (Stirling) 2 for 5lb, H Morgan (Denny) 2 for 5lb, M Couts (Denny) 2 for 5lb, W Caddis (Stirling) 1 for 5lb, M Emery (Alva) 1 for 4lb, P Martin (Bridge of Allan) 1 for 4lb, W Brandon (Dunblane) 1 for 4lb.

The fishery is still taking Club bookings for the 2013 Season. Please call 01324 822800 or email: fishery@wellsfield.co.uk to make your club booking and secure your outing date. For more information on Wellsfield Trout Fishery, please visit: www.wellsfield.co.uk ATHLETICS Central Athletics Club Scottish Age Group Championships, Aberdeen There were 12 medals for Central AC including 4 golds and several club records at the Scottish age group championships in Aberdeen at the weekend.

The under 18 athletes had to battle with a strong wind and a mixture of sunshine and rain which put paid to any hopes of personal bests for the track athletes.

Tom Chandler of Balfron was on form in the long jump taking gold in a close competition in which the lead changed several times. Tom went in front in round 2 with 6.20m only to lose it in round 3 to Glasgow athlete Joseph Amouzo who leapt to 6.22m. Tom then hit the board perfectly in round 5 to reach a new personal best 6.38m which proved to be enough to win.

Tom then attempted the 110m hurdles for the first time ever, and looked to be on course for a second medal until he clipped a hurdle and ended up just edged out into 4th place.

Mark Guthrie was also on form in a high class hammer contest opening strongly with a new club record 55.43m then improving to 55.91m then 56.26m to take silver only narrowly behind the winner. This was not just a club record but moves Mark to 8th place in the UK rankings.

Lydia Simpson of Braco showed a return to form as she claimed her first national medal for 2 years in the 100m. She ran strongly into the stiff breeze to take 2nd in 13.42s. She then almost added another medal in the 200m with 27.12s for 4th.

Dunblane's Emily Batchelor leapt to an excellent new personal best 5.47m for bronze in the long jump. The battle for the medals was tight as Emily's distance was tantalisingly 4cm short of the winning jump. Emma Boyle of Balfron was also on form with a personal best 4.98m for 6th. Emily then set another personal best 10.86m in the triple jump to take 5th place.

The proudest medal winner of the day was probably Sophie Parson's of Thornhill (pictured) who stepped onto a podium for the first time ever at a national championships after 4 years with the club. She took bronze in the 100m hurdles fighting all the way into the headwind for 15.91s to claim her first ever national medal.

The high jump saw Balfron brothers Ben & Lewis McGuire battling it out in difficult conditions with Ben taking bronze with 1.75m and Lewis 6th in 1.70m.

There were several other under 18s performing well. Cameron Wilson of Bannockburn just missed out on the medals with 4th in the triple jump with 12.37m. Steeplechase international Emily Greenan placed 7th in the flat 1500m in 5:08.26. Jonathan McGuire ran well in the 200m to reach the final placing 7th (24.64s) and Anna Thomson just missed out on qualifying for the 100m final as she was just edged into 3rd in her heat.

The club's under 16 athletes had much more benign conditions the following day with sunshine and only a light wind resulting in some excellent performances.

Amy Gullen of Muckhart was in superb form in the High Jump. The Celtic games champion was left jumping alone after she was the only athlete to clear 1.55m. She then increased her winning margin clearing 1.60m and 1.65m before attempting a new personal best height of 1.68m. She soared clear to take the gold medal in style then had a very good attempt at 1.71m which she just clipped off with her heel to indicate further improvement is possible. Amy's 1.68m jump was not only a new club under 17 record, it also broke the club senior women's record which had stood since 1982 and lifts Amy into the top 10 in the UK under 17 rankings.

Dunblane's Sarah Pearson was also on record form as she took gold in the 80m Hurdles. Sarah has missed much of the season through injury but showed she is back to her best as she won clearly in 11.88s improving the club record she set in winning the same title last year.

Bevhan Trevis of Clackmannan was Central's 3rd gold medallist of the day winning the discus with an excellent distance of 33.01m just short of her own club record set at the Celtic Games international earlier in the month.

Dunblane pair Jamie Paterson and Iain Davies were both on form adding to the medal tally. Iain fought a hard race in the 1500m as he joined a breakaway group of 3 that split from the rest of the field. When the pace quickened in the final lap Iain found himself in a close battle for 2nd. He sprinted all the way up the home straight but just lost out by 0.1s. However Iain had the consolation of a bronze medal in a time of 4:20.29. Jamie was proud to take his first ever national medal in the 400m with a well-judged race to take bronze with a time of 53.74s. Charlie Dineen was also on the podium in the 100m hurdles running 14.80s, also for bronze.

Madeleine Woods also made the trip to Aberdeen and was rewarded with a personal best 29.15s in the 200m and ran close to her lifetime best in the 800m with 2:34.47.

Our under 14s were well represented with Joe Driver just missing the medals with 4th in the 100m (13.18s). Rachel Martin also just missed out in the Shot throwing 8.69m for 4th. Matt Chandler ran well for 5th in the 80m hurdles (14.30s) as did Lucy Davison in the 75m Hurdles for 6th (13.61s). Jack Houghton had two 7th places in the shot (7.41m) and 200m (27.66m) and Sandy Holl ran well in the 800m with 2:39.3.

GOLF Tulliallan GC Ladies' Section President's Plate Winners: Ann Mawhood (8) & Gourlay Jenkins (26) 70 Runners Up: Nancy Macfarlane (21) & Lorna Jenkins (5) 74 Dollar Golf Club - Results Saturday 17th August - The Mackenzie Furniss Fundraiser Local lassie Mackenzie is nine years old and she has been diagnosed with relapsed neuroblastoma, an extremely aggressive childhood cancer. Mackenzie's best chance of beating the cancer lies in Germany. The members of Dollar Golf Club and visitors were pleased to support the current appeal to raise �350,000 to cover the cost of the clinical treatment she needs to give her a chance of life, to grow up and to realise her ambitions. Although it was a day of mostly heavy rain, clearing in the late afternoon with just one heavy downpour some fifty players took to the slopes to raise over �600 in support of this very worthy cause. Top score on the day was by 24 handicapper Roy Garrity with 44 Stableford points. Home Players: 1st Charlie Murray 43 pts; Joint 2nd Louis Caine & Fraser Christie 38 pts. Visitors: 1st Roy Garrity 44 pts; 2nd J. Hamilton 41 pts. Longest drive - Gary Dunbar; nearest the pin (10th) Kevin Macaulay; nearest the pin (16th) J. Hamilton.

Saturday 17th August - Extra Medal Div1: 1st Charles Murray (6) 43 pts; 2nd Louis Caine (9) 38 pts; 3rd Robert Smith (8) 38 pts.

Div 2: 1st Fraser Christie (13) 38 pts; 2nd Tom Moffat (20) 37 pts; 3rd Kevin Macaulay (13) 36 pts.

Sunday 18th August - Moir Medal Div1: 1st Steven McPherson (6) 61; 2nd John McMillan (10) 65; 3rd Kenneth Christie (5) 67.

Div 2: 1st Gary Dunbar (17) 56; 2nd Stuart Morrison (20) 67; 3rd David Brodie (14) 68.

Ladies Wednesday 14th August - Marie Dawkin Trophy 1st Carol Caren (22) 66; 2nd Moragh Dunning (15) 67; 3rd Hilda Dalgety (24) 67.

A Warm Welcome awaits you at Dollar for the following Ladies events: Friday 23rd August - The Clackmannan Cup: The Dollar Ladies Golf Club look forward to hosting the event this year with entry open to members of any Clackmannanshire club - tee times available from 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Saturday 24th August - Ladies Greensome Open: Scratch and Handicap prizes - tee times available from 10.00am - 2.00pm. To secure your place telephone Di Dunning on 07787 130131 or Dollar Golf Club 01259 742400.

Special Summer Offer Whilst it lasts, take advantage of Dollar's 2013 Summer Offer - a four-ball for only �30.00, a two-ball for a mere �18.00.

Braehead GC Seniors Last Wednesday's away match was the first of the two matches against Tillicoultry and resulted in a good victory for the home team, we look forward to the return match on Wednesday 28th August at Braehead.

Gents Sunday 11th August Greenkeepers Revenge This is a match run every year whereby the greenkeeper puts the pin position in the most difficult location within reason to challenge the local golf members in their skill and endurance.

However as always there were some fine results in this Stableford competition.

Results - Division 1: Winner; Duncan Chapman: 41pts; Runner up: Davy law: 40pts; Third; Donald McVean: 36 pts acb.

Division 2: Winner ; Darryl McEwan : 40pts; Runner up ; Peter Martin : 39pts acb; Third ; George Penn : 39pts Division 3: Winner ; Mark McAllister : 39pts acb. Runner up ; Jim sanderson : 39pts. Third ; Iain Bain : 38pts acb.

Ladies Winner: Jean Sharp There was no midweek competition on for Braehead members as a week's maitenance was planned.

This is essential work carried out by greenkeeping staff keeps the course in great condition.

Due to the County Autum meeting Braehead held anon qualifying fun comp for players who for any reason could not play in the County event. However with the heavy rain it did not turn out to be much fun for the hardy souls who played.

Four club & Putter comp Sat 17th Aug Result: Winner: Dale Preston, Second; George Penn, Third: William Aitken acb. Fourth: Duncan Millar acb.

Muckhart GC Muckhart Golf Club's long standing reputation for developing junior golfers and giving them an excellent start in the game came to the fore again on Saturday, when ex Junior Member Michael Campbell returned from his current base in Gullane to win the club's Stewart Scratch Open, an amazing 32 years after he first took the title as a 17 year old in 1981!!

Even more amazing was the 2 handicapper's score of 1 under par 70 in monsoon like conditions which took the trophy by a staggering 8 shots from local member Andy Merrilees, with Colin Halcrow from Windyhill also on 78 and George Cruickshank from Aberdour on 79. The handicap prize was won by Peter Harding of Aberdour with a 73, pipping another returning member Scott Wallace of Balmore with a better inward half, and Brian Reid of Dunbar who shot net 74.

The club would like to thank all the players who turned out and played in easily the worst overhead conditions of the year, and are extremely grateful to sponsors Hillfoots Auto Centre and the band of course volunteers who worked so hard to keep the course playable throughout the day, as well as the Greenkeeping staff who prepared the course in such an excellent fashion prompting universal praise despite the weather.

Sunday's invitation day was well attended with J Fyfe and guest K Warren triumphing with 43 points, closely followed by C Cole and guest D Steel on 42 points The club have added an extra Open on 15th September which is a pairs Texas Scramble on Sunday 15th September open to Gents, Ladies or Mixed pairs, and can confirm the rearranged Senior Mixed Greensome is on Thursday 5th September. Entries for both to 01259 781423 option 1.

Sunday 8th September sees the annual club open day where memberships from now till the end of 2014 (16 months) are available for this years annual rate plus a �50 joining fee refundable if continuing membership in 2015. Prospective members can play the course for �10 which is refundable if joining on the day. Various categories are available and for further details on membership phone 01259 781423 option 1, while to book a place on the Open Day choose option 5.

County Golf news Dollar's Scott Borrowman had a very good Home International performance at Ganton lat week, winning all his foursomes with Grant Forrest and only losing one single. The best performance came in his first match against Wales where he was unbeaten--- in fact his win clinched the match for Scotland----one up with a few holes to play put him under a little pressure, but he came through strongly to win 2/1. In the second days play, he halved his singles, but the team lost to Ireland. It was all on the last match against England, and another foursomes win set him up for the singles, but he could not recover from going behind in the early stages of the match. The Scottish team lost again and finished in third place.

As mentioned earlier, Tillicoultry's John Gullen made a nostalgic trip to the Eden tournament and had some minor success---- he made the top 64 for the match play stages with scores of 80 over the Eden course and 74 over the more difficult New course at St Andrews. As the former 1981 Scottish Boys Stroke play Champion, he had a good win in round 1 by 3/1, but lost out at the 20th in round 2 against the Baberton Club Champion. John reckons he was the oldest competitor in the last 32 by (just) more than a year or two.

The 2013/2014 Midland Alliance season starts at Muckhart this week, and runs through till April 2014. It is very popular and has a good representation of Clackmannan golfers---- even the waiting list for membership has been closed.

The Walker Cup match between Great Britain and Ireland and the USA is the pinnacle of representation for any top Amateur golfer. Keen followers of Amateur golf will be very disappointed that there is no Scot in the side (or as a reserve) to play the 2013 match in America. It is probably only the second time in history this has happened since the match started in the early 1930's--- the last time was 1949 when the team of 8 contained 4 each from England and Ireland.

BOWLS GOLDEN OLDIES FINAL 15.8.13.

Last years winners Alloa East End retained the trophy beating Cambus by 46 shots to 42 shots. Although close at the end Cambus had an uphill struggle as after 10 ends they trailed by 17 shots and once again it was congratulations to Alloa East End for a fine victory.

Alloa East End (AEE) 46 - Cambus (C) 42 B Leich, L Rodgers, M Miller, J Dawson (AEE) 16 - L McKay, V Hislop, I Motion, J Smith (C) 12 C Young, M McIntyre, J Wallace, M Neilson (AEE) 11 - M Craig, A White, T Barr, G McMahon (C) S Edmond, E McFarlane, M McFarlane, S Wallace (AEE) 19 - B Barrie, M Gemmell, D Cairns, J Syme (C) 42.

INTER ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT 16.8.13. AT CAMBUS BOWLING CLUB Clackmannan County (CC) (2pts) 80 - Grampian (G) (10pts) 91 A Bell, M McIntyre, E Simpson, L McKay (CC) 20 - M Brown (G) 8 J Deacon, M McFarlane, M Beveridge, M Wallace (CC) 14 - S Corwer (G) 15 A McGregor, V Stuart, M White, V Hislop (CC) 13 - I Robertson (G) 16 J Keir, S Fullerton, J Menzies, M Miller (CC) 11 - R Jarvis (G) 15 H McIntosh, A Peebles, M Russell, P Kenny (CC) 14 - N Robertson (G) 17 L Orr, A Harrison, T Wallace, J Bennett (CC) 8 - A Leiper (G) 20 Grampian qualify for semi-final.

PIGEON RACING Clackamannan Invitation Pigeon Club Otterburn 18.8.13.

1 Mr C Devine 1241.624; 2 Mr C Devine 1239.999; 3 Mr S Robertson 1204.470; 4 Mr S Robertson 1203.528; 5 Mr R Sharp 1202.442; 6 Mr S Robertson 1202.430; 7 Mr S Robertson 1201.490; 8 Mr R Sharp 1199.025.

Tillicoultry Homing Society Otterburn 18.8.13.

1 Rab Stewart 1244.152; 2 Rab Stewart 1201.474; 3 C McAra & Turner 1188.155; 4 A Clarkson 1163.308; 5 W McLaren 1155.822; 6 Robert Stewart 1120.880; 7 C McAra & Turner 1119.175; 8 Effie Reiter 1116.451.