18 Feb 2025: Gala v Selkirk A: 2-2 draw
On Tuesday 18 February Selkirk A travelled to Gala's new home at Waverley
Bowling Club to play their Borders League match. The result was a
draw, with some fascinating games. The result hinged on the last match
to finish: Gala's Gerry Johnstone versus Mark Gardiner. This went the
distance, with the players agreeing a draw with only 3 minutes left on each
clock. Martin Wallace and Dave Bogle played a short but complex
draw, while Gordon Christie beat Selkirk's Bill Miller, and Geoff Hope
evened the score for Selkirk by beating Rob Crosbie.
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