Published: Tuesday, 26th August, 2008 12:30
Ally is bowled over at Glenpark
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NEWLY re-formed Kilmacolm Cricket Club met Greenock Cricket Club 3rd XI last week at Glenpark with none other than Rangers legend Ally McCoist in their line-up.
Alistair was literally bowled over by the welcome from the Glenpark faithful, Celtic fan Stephen Wylie’s wiles tempting him to nick a delivery to the wicketkeeper Gordon McQuat, having scored 10.
On a damp and challenging wicket, Kilmacolm scored 83 runs in the 18-over game.
The 15 minutes of celebration at this wicket eventually died down, John Kirk returning the best bowling figures with four wickets for 12.
In reply, Greenock scored 84 with two overs to spare. Opening batsman Gordon McQuat, Kevin Flack and John McGlynn top scored.
European Tour card for Doak
PROFESSIONAL golfer Chris Doak let out a huge sigh of relief after he secured his European Tour card in Spain.
The 30-year-old Greenock pro rounded off an excellent week in the qualifying school final at PGA Catalunya with rounds of 71 and 70.
John desperate to split Sweet Pea
THE identity of Greenock boxer John Simpson’s opponent for his Commonwealth warm-up bout has been confirmed as Kenya’s national champion, John Gicharu.
The featherweight fight — the main supporting act on the Paul Appleby-Esham Pickering undercard at Bellahouston on Friday 28 November — is Simpson’s stepping stone back to the top after his points loss to Appleby in June.
Forgotten man
MORTON’S forgotten man, Jamie Stevenson, is hoping to get a run of games for Alloa before Christmas to try and impress his own boss, Davie Irons, and any prospective employers in the Scottish Football League.
Star bowlers of the year
GREENOCK & District Bowling Association have, once again, enjoyed a fruitful season, albeit without any help from the good weather providers.
Doak's superb round
GREENOCK golf professional Chris Doak hit a spectacular round of 62 at the PGA Catalunya near Giron in Spain to keep his bid for a European Tour Card alive and well.
His dramatic fourth round score lifted him from 107th place to 23rd.
It has been an amazing year for Doak who finished top of the Tartan Tour.