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Events are listed alphabetically by sport. then by da . Fixtures are correct at time o publication, but ma be affected by weather. Sports list It compiled by Brian
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CRICKET
Saturday 14
SCOTTISH CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
Carlton v Heriot’s FP Grange Loan. Edinburgh. l lam.
Freuchie v Aberdeenshire The Cricket Ground. Freuchie. llam.
RHSM v Arbroath United lnverleith. Edinburgh. 1 lam.
Stirling County v Grange Williamfield. Stirling. l lam.
West Lothian v Strathmore Boghall. Linlithgow. l lam.
Saturday 21 scornsn CRICKET LEAGUE DIVISION one
Aberdeenshire v West Lothian Morningside Road. Aberdeen. I latn. Arbroath United v Grange Lochlands Cricket Ground. Arbroath. I lam. Carlton v Stirling County Grange Loan. Edinburgh. l lam.
Heriot's FP v Freuchie Goldenacre. Edinburgh. I lam.
Strathmore v RHSM Lochside Road. Forfar. l lam.
Sunday 22
AREA CHAMPIONSHIP
Central v Strathclyde West Duffus Park. Cupar. l lam.
North V South Guthrie Park. Brechin. I lam.
Strathclyde East v Edinburgh Hamilton Crescent. Glasgow. I lam.
Scottish Open Amateur Stroke-Play Championships Sat I4/Sun 15. Monifeith GolfClub and Panmure Golf Club. 7.30am. The top Scots amateurs share the course with class acts from abroad as Alistair Forsyth attempts to retain his crown. A stiff challenge is expected from the current leader of the order of merit. Graeme Rankin. More information is available from the Scottish Golf Union on ()I 3| 339 7546.
HORSE RACING
Flat Race Meeting Sat 21. Ayr Racecourse. 2pm. For the latest news on the runners and riders give the course a call on ()l292 264l7‘).
Scottish Open Championships Sat 21. Meadowbank Sports Centre. Edinburgh. 10am. The over 16s will be throwing their weight around in seven categories for both men and women. For full details call the Scottish Judo Federation on Ol3l 317 7270.
MOTOR SPORT
Scottish Ilistoric Formula One Festival Sun l5. Knockhill Racing Circuit. by Dunfermline. 9.30am. Having appeared recently as a mystery guest on They Think It's All ()I‘t’l'. race legend Stirling Moss gets back to what he‘s good at it in two fifteen-lap races. This is the first time that Formula One has come to Scotland — hence the ‘historic' - and provides a rare opportunity to see and hear the classics such as Lotus. Cooper. BRM‘s and Brabhams. Also in the programme is the
FOOTBALL VIDEO
Au Revalr Cantona
(E) 135 mins ****
Now that Eric Cantona has announced his retirement from the game, football just won't be the same in this country. However, his genius is captured for posterity in this limited edition double video pack.
Au Revoir Cantona includes every goal he scored for Manchester United during the four and a half seasons he spent with the club, as
well as some nifty layoffs, shimmying footwork and nasty moments of retaliation. A commanding presence on the field, the Frenchman helped United win four Premier League Championships and lift the FA Cup twice. In fact, the only season Alex Ferguson's boys missed out on league glory was when Cantona was banned for his Crystal Palace kung fu kick.
This souvenir special also includes Cantona Speaks, which examines Cantona the phenomenon. In a soccer world increasingly devoid of
Football's going home: Eric Cantona turns his back on the English league
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personalities, he emerged as the greatest footballing philosopher since Albert Camus slipped on the No 1 jersey. Here we have more interview tributes, the television ads, and the man’s own explanation, complete with Gallic shrugs, of the 'sardines and trawler’ quote. With a running time equivalent to a game with extra time and penalties, this is the ultimate compilation of golden shots from a man truly in a league of his own. (Alan Morrison)
l Au Revoir Cantona tl/C/l IS available now, priced f 7499.
Historic licosse and other SMRC classes. A day of nostalgic tnotorsport. Call the venue on ()1383 723337 for more details.
Classic Motorcycle Racing Sat 2()/Sun 2|. Knockhill Racing Circuit. by Dunfermline. lpm. Highlights of the weekend’s racing are the BSAs and Nortons pre-bS scramble. trials and bike jumble. For further information on the event call 01294 833320.
Four-Team Championship Sun 15. Shawfield Stadiutn. Glasgow. 1.30pm. The first in a series of four-way speedway battles between the Glasgow Tigers. Edinburgh Monarchs. Berwick Bandits and Newcastle Diamonds. Four-Team Championship Fri 20. Armadale Stadium. Edinburgh. 7.30pm. The Edinburgh leg of the four-way rubber-burning tournament.
Scottish National Open Championships Until Sat 14. Tollcross Leisure Centre. Glasgow. 9am. 3pm. The closing sessions of this year‘s National Open. More details are available from the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association on ()I-ll (Ml 88I8
Age Group Championships Thurs 26—Sun 29. Royal Commonwealth Pool. Edinburgh. All the stuff you need is at the SAWA on the above number.
TENNIS
Scottish Cup Semi Finals Sat I4. Enjoy- live tennis action with the men's semis. drawing Stirling University at home to (iiffnock. and Newlands playing host to the winner of Cults and Blackhall. In the ladies' draw. lidinburgh's Waverley club are visited by Western. while l)unfermline travel to either Newlands or Cults. Play will begin any time between
I lain and 2.30pm. Phone the Scottish Lawn Tennis .»\ssociation tSl .TA) on ()l3l 4-14 I984 for confirmation.
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SUN TO FRI 6.00pm to 10.30pm ALL DAY SAT 12.00pm to 10.30pm
Centenary Cup Sun l5. Craiglockhart Sports Centre and Thistle Tennis Club. Edinburgh. 9.30am. Fifty-five clubs from across Scotland will be sending down mixed doubles teams in a round robin competition. Play at the Thistle ceases at lunchtime while Craiglockhart is buuing all day. The SLTA has further info on ()l3l 444 1984.
Scottish Cup Final Sun 22. Newlands Lawn Tennis Club. Glasgow. ll,3()am. It's the big day for the lucky few. The Sl.T/\ is at your service for further details on ()l3l 4-1-1 l‘)8~l.
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