Horse jump for joy at first silverware
The Bryan Street side defeat Minnesota Club 5-4 in a thrilling final in the Coach Bar to win the Duffers Cup.
A short distance away, in the Fountain Bar, Fairhill Bar defeated Ladysmith Colts 5-2 to win the MS Cup.
MS CUP
Semi-finals
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Hide AdFountain Bar 2, Fairhill Bar 5: Fountain - Alan Mills 2-0 & Jerome Carson 2-0. Fairhill - Ian Cushenan 2-0, Ian Rainey 2-1, Jim Rainey 2-1, George Foster 2-0 & George McDowell 2-0.
Central Swifts 2, Ladysmith Colts 5: Swifts Irene Lowry 2-1 & Beverley Rainey 2-1. Colts - Steven McAuley 2-1, James Elder 2-0, Rodney Cubitt (20-22) 2-0, Clive McGowan 2-0 & George Elder 2-0
Final
Fairhill Bar 5, Ladysmith Colts 2: Fairhill - Jim Rainey 2-0, Ian Rainey 2-1, Davy McFall 2-0, Stephen French 2-1 & George McDowell 2-0. Ladysmith - Davy Wilson 2-1 & Rodney Cubitt 2-0.
DUFFERS CUP
Semi-finals
Horse & Jockey 5, Buffs Club 3: H&J Steven Maternaghan 2-1, Ronnie Beverland 2-1, Harry Kernohan 2-0, Darren Nelson 2-0 & Sammy Givens 2-1. Buffs - Sandra Gilmore 2-0, Jason Trainor 2-0 & Alan Service 2-0.
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Hide AdMinnesota Club 5, Coach Bar 2: Minnesota - Denver Campbell 83 finish 2-0, Ryan Foster 2-1, Greg Patten 2-1, Brian Hannaway 2-1, David Allen 2-1. Coach - George Aiken 2-0 & Jimmy Young 2-0
Final
Horse & Jockey 5, Minnesota Club 4: H&J - Harry Kernohan 2-0, Hugh Finlay 2-1, Ronnie Beverland 2-1, Darren Nelson 2-0 & Match winner Sammy Givens 2-0. Minnesota - Brian Hannaway 2-0, Denver Campbell 2-0, Shaun Pedlow 2-0 & David Allen 2-0.
FIXTURES
There are no league matches this Friday evening, April 2, due to the Good Friday holiday.
EASTER EVENTS
Easter Monday – Greenhills Bar, 5 entry fee, registration 5pm, all welcome.
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Hide AdEaster Tuesday – Clough Glasgow Rangers Supporters' Club - Samuel Moore Memorial Perpetual Cup, start 1pm sharp. Winner 700, Runner up 350, Beaten Semi 125 and Beaten Q/F 50 Entry 10 per player, registration will close at 12.30pm on day of competition.
Saturday, April 10 - Ladysmith Arms mixed pairs competition, all welcome, 1pm registration, 1.30pm start, 200 prize money.