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SUNDAY CHRONICLE February 23, 2014
Mangal wins Heineken Cup golf tournament MIKE Mangal’s impressive form continues as he captured the inaugural Heineken Golf Cup yesterday at the Lusignan Golf Course. Mangal, who only last week captured the David DeCaires and Basil Sukhram Memorial Golf Tournament; posted a gross of 77 and a net score 68 to finish on top from a field of 44 local golfers. Ravi Persaud finished second with a gross 96 and net 68, third place was occupied by Shanella Webster whose handicap is 34 with a gross of 103 and net 69. George Bulkan finished fourth with a gross 83 and net 69 to round off the top finishers. William Walker was nearest to pin the while Avinash Persaud won prizes for the best gross (74) and the longest drive. Meanwhile, Ansa McAl, through its Public Relations Officer Darshanie Yussuf, thanked the golfers for coming out in their numbers and pledged her company’s fullest support and that of especially Heineken towards the sport. “It is our hope that one day this will be one of the biggest tournaments in Guyana and I’m glad that you the players enjoyed it. We (Ansa McAl) wanted to make this day interactive as well and I must say that we are pleased with the turnout of persons and happy to see them taking part in the little games,” Yussuf said.
Williams wins R&R Int’l 23rd Annual Mash Cycle Race MARLON `Fishy’ Williams won the feature 35-lap event of the R&R Int’l-sponsored 35-lap cycle race in the National Park yesterday. Williams, who participated in his fourth race for the 2014 season, returned a time of one hour 19 minutes 10 seconds in winning the event and in the process copping one of the eight prime prizes that were up for grabs. Last year’s winner Alanzo Greaves had to settle for second place but won four prime prizes. Hamma Eastman placed third but won two prime prizes, while Raynauth Jeffrey finished fourth and won one prime prize. The fifth and sixth finishers were Alonzo Ambrose and Paul De Nobrega. In other results, Sherwin Sampson won the two-lap race
Mike Mangal (fifth from left) is in company with the other top finishers and organisers of yesterday’s Heineken Cup Golf tournament.
Gayle backs out of ODI matches against Ireland and England WEST Indies batsman Chris Gayle will miss the upcoming one-day internationals against Ireland and England due to a back problem. The 34-year-old has undergone precautionary scans after experiencing stiffness in his lower back following the first Twenty20 international against Ireland on Wednesday, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) revealed yesterday. The WICB selection panel has called up Dwayne Smith in Gayle’s place for the matches. The Windies face Ireland in Jamaica today and then play three ODIs against England in Antigua. Squad v Ireland: Dwayne Bravo (capt.), Darren Bravo, Miguel Cummins, Kirk Edwards, Jason Holder, Nikita Miller, Sunil Narine, Kieran Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Marlon Samuels, Darren Sammy, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith. Squad v England: Dwayne Bravo (capt.), Darren Bravo, Kirk Edwards, Jason Holder, Nikita Miller, Sunil Narine, Kieran Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Ravi Rampaul, Marlon Samuels, Darren Sammy, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith. (PA Sport)
Chris Gayle has undergone precautionary scans on a lower back problem.
New Zealand down Windies women in opening ODI MARLON WILLIAMS for BMX boys 6-9 years old ahead of Alexander Leung and Esan Jaisingh respectively. Sampson also won the three-lap race for BMX boys nine to 12 years old, ahead of Jaram Garabban and Darrius Marshall respectively. The three-lap event for BMX boys 12-14 was won by Stephon Wilkinson. Second was Ammo Gomes and third was Briglal John. The 1`0-lap race for juveniles was won by Raul Leal. Second was Alonzo and third was Stephano Husbands. Jamal John won the three-lap event for boys and girls 12-14 years of age. Second was Christopher Griffith and third was Rakem Blaur. Ralph Williams was the winner of the veterans under 50 years five-lap race. Second was Kennard Lovell and third was Shameer Baksh. The five-lap veterans over 50 years event was won by Linden Blackman. Second was Virgil Jones and third was Wilfred Thom. Maurice Fagundes won the five-lap race for veterans over 60 years of age. Second was Anthony Farria.
LINCOLN, New Zealand (CMC) – West Indies women cricket team suffered a nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the opening match of the One Day International (ODI) series at Bert Sutcliffe Oval yesterday. The West Indies were restricted to 181 for eight from their 50 overs, with Stefanie Taylor top-scoring with 36. An unbeaten 142-run second-wicket partnership between Suzie Bates and Sara McGlashan was the backbone behind New Zealand’s run chase, reaching the target after 29.3 overs. Suzie Bates put in a Player-of-the-Match performance, contributing with figures of two for 25 with the ball and making an unbeaten 95 with the bat. Having won the toss and opted to bat, the West Indies got off to a solid start, reach-
ing 50 for one in the 14th over. Kycia Knight looked set with a well-made 30, but her dismissal by Morna Nielsen was followed by the fall of regular wickets. The dynamic Stefanie Taylor was her usual aggressive self, but undone by a direct hit in the field from Sophie Devine. The all-rounder continued her involvement, taking two of her own wickets, including that of the dangerous Shanel Daley (24). All the bowlers played a hand, with debutante Hayley Jensen looking particularly good with figures of one for 34 from eight overs. In response, the New Zealand pair of Bates and McGlashan (60*) dazzled, crunching their way to half-centuries and an easy victory. Bates brought up her 50 off 55 balls, with Mc-
Suzie Bates puts in a Player-of-the-Match performance.
Glashan taking just one extra ball. Having surpassed a 100-partnership and with under 50 runs to win, the duo picked up the tempo and dominated the West Indies bowlers to pick up the victory in under 30 overs. The two teams meet in the second of three ODIs tomorrow ( tonight Caribbean Time) in Lincoln. Summary Scores: West Indies Women Innings: 181/8 (50 overs). Stafanie Taylor 36, Kycia Knight 30, Shanel Daley 24, Shemaine Campbelle 16; Suzie Bates 2-25, Sophie Devine 2-43, Morna Nielsen 1-22, Frances Mackay 1-24. New Zealand Women Innings: 184/1 (29.3 overs). Suzie Bates 95*, Sara McGlashan 60*, Sam Curtis 14; Tremayne Smartt 1-43, Stacy-Ann King 0-16, Shanel Daley 0-32, Shaquana Quintyne 0-23.