Anchor land the First Division Championship title

Jul 13 2011 by Paul Behan, Paisley Daily Express

ANCHOR are the new kings of the Paisley and District Bowling Association First Division.

The Paisley side romped to the Championship title a healthy 14 points ahead of nearest rivals Charleston.

Anchor popped the champagne corks as they signed off their season with a hearty 11-5 win over Renfrew.

And Charleston – although 10-6 winners over Kilbarchan – could not prevent the Anchor team from clinching the title.

Caledonia’s 9-7 win over Ferguslie means they will finish the season in third spot.

Barrhead signed off on a major high, beating Elderslie 10-6, while Blacklandmill and Meikleriggs drew 8-8.

And in Division Two, it is Ralston who finished top of the pile.

Although they were defeated in their final game, a 10-6 loss to Hawkhead, they gathered enough points to win the Championship over Victoria, who thumped Neilston 12-4.

Wellmeadow were the third-placed club, the Buddies defeating Abercorn 12-4 in their last game of the campaign.

The other notable result in the division saw Priorscroft slump to a 10-6 defeat to Linwood.

In the Reserve Division, there is still much to play for with Blacklandmill and Caledonia battling it out for the title.

Blacklandmill’s 3-1 win over Ralston keeps them top going into today’s final round of games, while Caledonia experienced frustration with a 2-2 draw against Charleston.

Anchor enjoyed a morale boosting 4-0 win over Renfrew, while Elderslie and Meikleriggs drew 2-2.

Week Nine First Division results: Anchor 11 Renfrew 5, Barrhead 10 Elderslie 6, Blacklandmill 8 Meikleriggs 8, Caledonia 9 Ferguslie 7, Charleston 10 Kilbarchan 6.

Division Two results: Abercorn 4 Wellmeadow 12, Hawkhead 10 Ralston 6, Linwood 10 Priorscroft 6, Neilston 4 Victoria 12.

Reserve Division results: Anchor 4 Renfrew 0, Blacklandmill 3 Ralston 1, Caledonia 2 Charleston 2, Elderslie 2 Meikleriggs 2.

Hawkhead have no game.

Reserve fixtures for today: Anchor v Blacklandmill, Caledonia v Ralston, Charleston v Meikleriggs, Elderslie v Hawkhead. Renfrew have no game.