The second round of games in the Wm. Howie Cup ended in two big wins and two tight results.
Hugh Reid 9 – 3 Tom Reid
Hugh got back on the winning trail in this battle of the older generation Reid brothers. Having given up a four in the second Tom’s front end were having an off day. Throughout the game Tom was often playing to get out of trouble, giving up five singles in the process. In response, Tom only managed to score in the first and sixth ends.
Douglas Reid 9 – 7 Peter Barrett
With the pick of the nights subs playing at lead and second, Dougie kept building big ends. Continually trying to keep the score down, Peter managed to get to peels after four ends at three each. In the fifth, Dougie finally managed to build a head and lay four. His draw for a fifth shot was heavy and a big relief to Peter. In the eighth, an errant takeout by Dougie allowed Peter to square the game at seven each. In the ninth, lying one down Peter’s last draw came up short leaving Dougie to draw for two and game.
Jim Kirkwood 6 – 5 David Mundell
Big Davy took a slim advantage with a steal in the second, but this game was close throughout. With singles being the score of choice, Jim levelled the game with the first two in the seventh. One down in the ninth, lying second shot, Jim had a hit and stick to win the game. Having removed the target Jim’s stone headed for the edge of the rings, just clinging on to score two and take the win.
Craig Reid 11 – 3 James Whiteford
With Jimuk heading off to France for a weeks skiing, Alan Mitchell was left to take on Craig Reid. Opening up a four shot lead after three ends, Craig allowed Alan to come back with a three in the fourth. Unfortunately for Alan, that was to be his one and only score of the evening, with Craig adding seven shots in the last four ends.
