]> http://www.costablancaleader.com/ Local Sport for the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida from The Leader Newspaper en-uk Copywrite (c) 2004-2005 The Leader Media Group, S.L. webmaster@theleader.info 60 124 18 http://www.costalancaleader.com/ http://www.costablancaleader.com/images/leader_rss.gif http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15736&article_section_id=26 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15736&article_section_id=26 28/06/2008 Much has been written in these columns about the arrival at FC Torrevieja of Jose Agustín Soto García who returns to the club as manager after leaving in January just 6 months earlier. Reported exclusively by the Leader, a week before the news was broken by Tory, Soto returns from Caravaca where he was employed by the Tercera Grupo13 outfit as their Director of Football. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15738&article_section_id=24 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15738&article_section_id=24 28/06/2008 Despite speculation that CD Thader are about to fold Club President Jose Pedro told the Leader last week that the rumours are absolute nonsense. “Whoever is saying and writing these things is not a friend of the club” he said. “When we should all be working together to move the club forward such negative comments do not help”.  http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15741&article_section_id=5 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15741&article_section_id=5 28/06/2008 Another annual edition of the longest-running national team events in tenpin bowling, the 56th Autonomous Regions´ Championships has taken place in Alcorcon, Madrid between the male and female teams of Andalucia, Asturias, Baleares, Catalonia, Galicia, Madrid, and Valencia. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15742&article_section_id=5 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15742&article_section_id=5 28/06/2008 Results for 25th June by Paul Kundiss http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15743&article_section_id=5 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15743&article_section_id=5 28/06/2008 San Miguel PetancaPlans to create a new Petanca club in San Miguel are taking shape and could be finalised next week. With room for 5 maybe 6 pistes this centre could prove very popular with local players, and San Miguel would be an ideal venue.  The site will have a bar and toilet facilities, plus bbq area. More news next week. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15744&article_section_id=21 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15744&article_section_id=21 28/06/2008 Still on the subject of floating baits, last week I covered the subject of using bread or dog biscuits etc using a controller float. When conditions are favourable this is a fun way to fish. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15745&article_section_id=21 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15745&article_section_id=21 28/06/2008 26 people turned up at Argos at 7.00am for The Pairs Match on the 26th June, the 13 teams were made up with 13 top anglers paired against 13 not so experienced anglers to make it a fairer match. Everyone was fishing hard under the intense heat of the day, especially Ann (I talk to the fish) Air who really excelled herself with her best weight ever of 23.510kg Well done! http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15746&article_section_id=21 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15746&article_section_id=21 28/06/2008 Well this week saw the end of the “Quest for the Golden Peg “ ( The golden peg was worth 120 euro’s, each match, a number is drawn and who ever draws that number and wins the match takes the money ).This had been going for circa a year, and this week saw the conclusion, Tony Medlicott who had been close on several occasions finally nailed it. Results for this week as follows:1st Tony (5 Bellies) Medlicott fished the feeder all day using corn and pellet with 27.92 kilo’s.2nd Pete (The Peg) Hampshire fished a short pole using “secret paste “for 17.88 kilo’s3rd Dave Dawson fished the feeder using corn for 17.00 kilo’s.Tony you owe us all a beer !!!!!!!. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15747&article_section_id=4 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15747&article_section_id=4 28/06/2008 The Spanish National Cricket side will be entertaining a Gibraltar X1 at La Manga next weekend, Saturday and Sunday 5 & 6 July. The Iberian Cup tournament was also to have included Portugal but they have unfortunately pulled out. They have promised to attend the tournament next year however. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15748&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15748&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 20th June at Roda Golf Course http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15750&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15750&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008  “The trouble that most of us find with a modern matched set of clubs is that they don’t really seem to know anymore about the game than the old ones did”- Robert Browning.” http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15751&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15751&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 For the last of this stableford competition we travelled to Bonalba Golf and Spa Resort. Some 27 members made the  journey to this lovely course which is located off the AP7 motorway just up the hills from  Alicante near the town of Muxitiemiel. The course was in excellent condition on this very hot day, (mind what do you expect in June though a breeze did come up and helped a little. Our numbers this  time where a little down on normal as some twenty members and there  partners were off on their annual trip to Vale De Este golf and spa resort in Almeria. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15752&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15752&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 No doubt about it "summers here!!!". 30 players assembled at Alicante golf course in blazing sunshine for a Texas scramble.We welcomed Niall Johnston (an old friend of ours) with 7 of his friends touring from Ireland; they are all more than welcome to come back again. We also welcomed a new member Brian Pike. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15753&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15753&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 Sponsored by Baron Villas http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15754&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15754&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 This week the society travelled to Bonalba to play for the Bonalba Trophy, the trophy as most will know is sponsored by Bonalba and gives the Two winners and runners up the chance to represent the society at the inter society event in September, this is a great imitative, one that other courses in the area would do well to consider. So many thanks to the management and all the staff for there consideration of the societies that patronize Bonalba Golf. Before I go onto the report I have to mention that ugly phrase, slow play, one of our groups finished 4 holes behind the game in front and spoiled the day for a lot of our members following at this snails pace. Members must realise they have a responsibility to keep up with the game in front not just in front of the game behind.     The course was in its usual good condition with the greens as tricky as always and the work going on around the seventh green and eighth tee will take this corner of the course back a few years and make tee shot at the seventh more challenging once the new lakes are full up. Well done to all our winners on the day. Division One Winner Dave Aylard with 39 Points. Division One Runner up Graeme Allan with 36 Points.Division One 3rd Place Roger Clark with 34 Points. Division Two Winner John Prowse with 39 pointsDivision Two Runner up James Donnelly with 34 Points. Division Two 3rd Place Brian Thomas with 33 Points.  Nearest the pin winners Holes 4 & 11 Greg Sharp, Hole 8 John Myszkewycz, Hole 14 Graeme Allan. The aggregate Par 3 Winner was Dave Aylard, Par 5 Winner Bill Burton.The Front /Back nine Winners were Div 1 Steve Hindle & Tony Hurley & Div 2 & Dave Cooper and Bill England. Diary: 4th July Roda Golf, 18th July El Plantio, 1st August Bonalba, 15th August Roda 4 Man Team Event For further information about the society contact Steve Hindle on 966 795 726 or Graeme Allan on 966 790 023. Or call in to the Stacion Bar on Urb la Marina. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15755&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15755&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 Golf El Plantio 2nd June and La Serena 16th June 2008 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15756&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15756&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 Thursday 26th June and we had 112 players for a Shotgun Start Texas Scramble. Only trouble was the golf club forgot the “shotgun” – but did everybody hear Jenny’s loud shout of “bang”?? http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15757&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15757&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 Hi Readers I’m back and not too soon, there has been rioting, debauchery and downright anarchy in the ranks as they have not seen their photographs and names in the papers. Unfortunately I asked Harry the Hat, who asked Fagin who in turn asked the Vice captain and Treasurer to write this article but none had passed their GCE in handwriting and photography so nothing was said. I must apologise to the Newspaper if the absence of this article has affected their circulation, probably their blood has run smoother without the innuendos. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15758&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15758&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 On the 25th of June at Bonalba Golf Club the Warblers played a team accumulator in conjunction with an individual stableford.  A full compliment of 40+ members turned out in weather that was absolutely beautiful.  A light breeze ensured we were not too hot.    The staff at Bonalba were very welcoming on our arrival and the course was in very good condition making a very nice start to the day.  The most difficult part of Bonalba compared to most other courses are the tricky greens, however, today they were a little slower than normal allowing players putting downhill a fair chance.  The problems with the fairways seem to be long gone with lush colours and steady growth. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15759&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15759&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 25th June over half way through the year, time just flies by when your enjoying yourself, Altorreal saw just a few of us 16, in total must be too hot for some.  One quarter final of the knock out competition was being played and it was the match a lot of members were waiting for between Roy the Scouse Kavanagh and myself Steve the eagle Birch. I was giving him three shots in match play, I pared the first three and was two up then three up at the turn, just the cushion I was hoping for.  We got to dormy three and Roy won the 16th. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15760&article_section_id=6 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15760&article_section_id=6 28/06/2008 We started at a later time than normal to take advantage of the summer offers that are available, but in the heat of the day, we had a mixed reception if we had done the taken the right decision on two counts. Playing in the heat of the day for a cheaper round, then being charged high prices for your beverages in the new club house. No wonder most of the Societies do not stay. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15761&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15761&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 This year's Community Cup was held at the Emerald Isle bowls club and involved 11 teams of 5 players - needless to say, there was one last minute drop-out, as always seems to be the case. This time it was Benitachell who disrupted the organisation of the event by pulling out at the last minute, but as no action is ever taken by the ruling bodies, the same will no doubt happen next year and for the foreseeable future (the host club were actually guilty of doing the same last year). http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15762&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15762&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 The first leg of this annual challenge between the Costa Blanca Provincial team and a team from Indalo Bowling Club took place at Indalo on 26th & 27th June. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15763&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15763&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Bowling Forum - We have recently held an open forum for our bowling members, which produced some lively debate between members and the managing committee. Among subjects discussed were the provision of coloured shirts for all of our teams, blue chip membership fees, and sponsorship for the club’s activities. A very worthwhile afternoon, which has given the committee much food for thought, and a considerable list of actions to carry out on the members’ behalf. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15764&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15764&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Following the report last week concerning the horrific injury sustained by Monte Mar Social secretary Barry Woodfine, we have to report that he is progressing slowly, and has been thrilled to receive so many gestures of sympathy, support and home visits. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15765&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15765&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 As some famous personality once said “Once more into the breach dear friends”That means that yours truly will be reporting for a few weeks ‘cause Alistair has, so I am told, taken a “Slow boat to China ”and will be gone A.W.O.L for an unspecified period. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15766&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15766&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 A bye for the Kings cup brigade this week but never the less still a busy week for some. Congratulations go to Eddie McLaren for an excellent win over Keith Jones 21-7 in the singles of  the Community Cup played at Emerald Isle, (a star reborn!) other results in this competition were Eddie and Laurence Tysoe playing the pairs lost 16-21 and Geoff Paylor, Sheila Cammack and Roy Trow lost 13-25 in the trips.Dot Davies and Brian Kirk won 19-18 against Kay and Merv Lewis in the SABA pairs, even though they dropped six shots on the seventeenth end, a good win for them.Country Bowls versus Greenlands in the four wood men’s pairs, Dave Dean and Brian Patton playing the away leg won 17-12, Steve Pearson and Noel Verity drew the home game 19-19, well played. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15767&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15767&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Sponsored by 1car1.com/spain http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15768&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15768&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Saturday Bargain Books. Again a disappointing attendance with only 14 bowlers, but after some competitive bowling Val Corbishley came out winner with 26 shots, followed by Brian Hewett on 25. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15769&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15769&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 In the Kings Cup we were once again away, this time at Monte Mar. Unfortunately the story was the same as last week and we only managed to pick up 3 points. Our two singles players, Beryl Jones and Alan Pugh, both lost by the same score of 11 to 21. Our pair of Bryan Eatough and Terry Hucknall were involved in a competitive game but lost by 13 to 19, the difference being a 6 won by their opponents on the 7th end. Our rink of Maureen Stacey, Pauline Murphy, Ken Garman and Mike Stacey won 10 out of the 18 ends but 3 fours gained by their opponents saw them lose 14 to 20. As last week our only success came in the Triples where John Hurlock, Jim Kerr and Barry Evans led throughout the game and ran out 28 to 10 winners. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15770&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15770&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Hopefully we will have lifted ourselves off the bottom of the Premier 20 - 20 League with our win over Greenlands on Tuesday evening, it was two apiece away at Greenlands with a win for the pairing of Jim Thomson and Len Daniels  at 21 - 11 and the trips team of Gina Donnelly, Phil Richmond, skip Margaret Finlayson 19 – 11. It was almost 3 wins with Maureen Kidd putting in a great fight back in the singles to finally succumb to Joy Gardener at 18 – 21. A good performance from the team away from home, but it was our home team that did the business with 3 wins from 4 games. Jim Donnelly got us off to a good start taking the singles comfortably at 21 – 11, then the trips team of Reg Jackson, Jill Albutt, skipped by her other half John 19 – 12 and to finish, the rinks foursome had a thumping win 31 - 12 led by Jack Chorlton, Derek Shirley at 2, John Gardener 3 and skipped by Brian Zelin, so the final score was la Marina 10 points Greenlands 6. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15771&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15771&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Friday the 27 June and what a hot one, but try as we may we still can't win. Don't worry guys and dolls it will happen. We are proud of all your efforts. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15772&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15772&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Quesada Tigers Kings Cup - Wednesday saw the Lions at San Luis, a good day for us, only losing in the Pairs match by 3 shots. The 2 singles matches were both extremely close, with Tina Brinton beating Enid Chapman by 4 shots and Terry Lemon beating Mal Hughes by 1 shot on the 26th end. Congratulations on fine wins. After a slow start, a new Trips combination of Sheila Cox, Joe Brinton and Phil Bevan had a very good win 27 – 10. The Rinks was a much tougher game. Brian Trinder, Brian Houghton, Pearl Houghton and Bob Boby were neck and neck to a strong opposition and gained a well-deserved draw, 17 all. Despite going down 5 shots on the first end, the Prince’s Cup team of Margaret Smith, Mike Cox and Nick Birch came out the winners at 16 – 12. What a terrific result for Quesada Tigers! http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15773&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15773&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 The report for this week ending 27th June starts with the Sunday Chicken Drive. The winner on 26 points was John Goldspink and the egg cup went to Mick Boon on eight points, it was the first for his collection. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15774&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15774&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 A little late but Congratulations to Spain on winning the latest Test Match against Portugal (both Men & Women) . And how good to see San Miguel well represented with four players in the team's Sabrina & Russell Marks And Dominic Mills all playing in winning matches and Ann Eagle making her debut in the International Squad not only winning three of her four Matches but also beating Portugal's Champion Of Champions on the way. Very well done to you all and also keeping San Miguel to the forefront of our Region. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15775&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15775&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Finishing touches were applied this week to the brochures and entry forms for the prestigious Open tournament to be held at Monte Mar on the 16th, 17th and 18th September. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15776&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15776&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Administrators have completed the sale of the Corsie Group, it has been announced. http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15777&article_section_id=2 http://www.costablancaleader.com/news/article.php?article_id=15777&article_section_id=2 28/06/2008 Sponsored by MATRIX 35 finance