Young guns dominate finals
The annual Glazert Cup (Pairs) competition took place on Sunday 10th February with 24 players taking part. Twelve pairs were drawn into two sections of six, each playing three games using the Schenkel system. The section winners and runners-up went through to the high road finals and, the third placed teams played a low road final.
Section A
In the first round of games, James Whiteford beat Colin Reid 3-2, John Craig peeled against David Reid 2-2 and, David Mundell peeled against Hugh Reid 3-3.
In round two, James beat Hugh 5-3, David Reid beat David Mundell 4-1 and John beat Colin 4-2.
Round three, saw another peel between James and David Reid to see both through to the semi-finals. Hugh got the better of John 4-2, both ending on 3 points. Having already lost two games, Colin handed skips duties to Tommy Wilson for their last game against David Mundell. Tommy must have thought that was a poisoned chalice with David winning 10-1.
James won the section with 5 points, David Reid was second on 4 points. Despite being tied on 3 points and 6 ends with Hugh Reid, David Mundell’s big win saw him finish third on shots.
Section B
Gavin Reid was quickly out of the blocks with a 7-1 win over Douglas Reid. Peter Barrett beat Michael Reid 4-2 and Jim Kirkwood beat Alex Wilson 3-1.
In the second round it was Michael’s turn to heap misery on Douglas with a 6-1 victory. Gavin got his second win with a 3-1 victory over Jim, while Alex beat Peter 3-2.
In round 3, Michael beat Gavin 6-2 and Peter beat Jim 5-1, leaving three teams on 4 points. Douglas peeled the game against Alex 2-2, despite his best efforts to lose the game with the final stone.
Michael won the section with 4 points 8 ends, Gavin came second on 4 points 7 ends with Peter third on 4 points and 6 ends.
Semi-Finals
The first semi-final saw James Whiteford and Ewan Jackson take on Gavin Reid and Penny Adam. On the adjoining sheet, Michael Read and Alistair Muir took on David Reid and Colin Adam.
Both games were tight affairs and after three ends, both games were tied. Gavin won 4-3 and David won 3-2, both taking the winning shot in the final end.
Low Road Final
David Mundell and Andy Steel took on Peter Barrett and Billy Jackson in the low road final. Tied 2-2 after 3 ends, Peter failed to remove the shot with his last stone to hand David and Andy a 3-2 win.
Glazert Cup Final
The final was an all Reid/Adam affair, with Gavin Reid and Penny Adam taking on David Reid and Colin Adam. After another close game, Gavin and Penny come out winners 4-2 (word has it that Colin has never beaten Penny in any game).
