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11 Feb 2025: GalA v Selkirk A on 18th Feb; Results from BICC

One result from Tuesday 11th:  Selkirk player Mark Gardiner beat Kelso captain Alan Armstrong in the Borders Individual Minor section.  Mark now moves to 3/3 (plus a default against Ally Gray, who has withdrawn from the championship because of injury).

Two games were played in Selkirk Championship matches. In the Championship itself, Sam Cornwell beat Kevin Poulton, and in the under-1200 event, Tam Wylie beat Harry Cornwell.

The next match in the League will be Gala v Selkirk A. This will be held on 18th February at the Waverley Bowling Club.

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