Bowls Notes and Club Blog

Here is the latest news from the Bowlie.
SUNDAY MORNING JACKPOT
The $1000 jackpot has been won. The pairing of Mick Blunt and Greg Townsend together with their opponents, Don Littlewood and Greg Fisher, shared the prize.
18 bowlers turned out and played one game of triples and three games of pairs.
In the jackpot winning game, Mick Blunt and Greg Townsend led 17-4 after 12 ends and went on to defeat Don Littlewood and Greg Fisher 17-7.
John Dunn and Ted Wright played Rob Irving and Guy Ellery. Rob and Guy led narrowly 10-8 after eight ends. John and Ted then won five of the last six ends to win the game 20-12.
Bernie Mitchell and Dave Johnson had a commanding lead of 17-3 and held on to defeat Norm Keane and Craig Henry 18-14.
In the triples match, after trailing 2-9, Bob Freeman, Tom Cole and Alan Affleck won five of the last six ends in defeating Barrie Freeman, Ian Brown and Keith Hutchison 15-10.Voucher winners were Ian Brown, Bob Freeman, Rob Irving, Guy Ellery, Norm Keane and Tom Cole.
The new jackpot will start at $500 and increase weekly until won. Come along on Sunday morning for a game of bowls, a sausage sandwich, and a chance to win the jackpot. Names in by 9:30am for a 10:00am start.
MIXED FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP
Hilda McPherson, Robert Corbett, Gwenda Carty and Col Hayward are the 2013 Mixed Four Champions. They defeated Chris Dunn, Elaine Miller, Steve Turner and Pat Cooney in a very tight final 22-21.
In the earlier games two quarter-final matches were played on Saturday.
Hilda McPherson, Robert Corbett, Gwenda Carty and Col Hayward only lost six ends in their 25-7 victory over Marie Grant, Wally Grant, Liz Byrne and Keith MacRae.
The other match saw Laurie Keane, Mick Craft, Helen Heraghty and Tony Bright up against Chris Dunn, Elaine Miller, Steve Turner and Pat Cooney. Tony Bright’s team won 13 of the 21 ends. All these ends were one shot ends. Although Pat Cooney’s team only won eight ends, they scored three big multiple shot ends to win the match 20-13.
Semi-finals were played Sunday morning.
The first semi saw Mavis Gray, Terry Hetherington, Robyn Morgan and Geoff Freeman play Hilda McPherson, Robert Corbett, Gwenda Carty and Col Hayward. The Hayward team led 10-0 after four ends and 15-7 after 12 ends. The Freeman team fought back to only trail by two shots, 16-18, after 17 ends. Col’s team steadied and won three of the last four ends to win the match 22-17.
The other semi saw Brenda Davies, Brett Frame, Cherie Frame and Graham Fliedner play Chris Dunn, Elaine Miller, Steve Turner and Pat Cooney. The Cooney team got away to a great start and led 12-0 after five ends and then 20-4 after ten ends. The Fliedner team made a comeback but were unable to bridge the gap. Pat’s team went on to win 28-15.
The final on Sunday afternoon saw Col Hayward’s team play Pat Cooney’s team. This was a very close and entertaining match where the scores were tied on four occasions during the match. Col’s team scored one shot on the penultimate end to lead 22-19. Pat’s team needed three shots to force another end but unfortunately they could only score two shots to give Col’s team the win by the narrowest possible margin. Congratulations to Col’s team on their win. Congratulations must also go to Pat’s team who won their first two games against very strong teams and came within one shot of winning the final. Pat played exception bowls throughout the weekend and would deservedly be awarded the player of the championship.
SOCIAL
Thursday saw 14 brave bowlers battle the wet and cold conditions.
In the triples match Bob Freeman, Wally Austin and John O’Malley played Ted Wright, Bruce Deland and Norm Keane. Ted, Bruce and Norm scored two six shot ends on their way to a convincing win 31-18.
Greig Ball and John Ward played Joe Crowley and Warren Bevan. After being behind 3-6 after seven ends, Greig and John won the next eight ends to lead 17-6 and went on to win 21-12.
Gary McPhee and Col Hayward were always in control of their match against Terry Hetherington and John Corcoran, running out winners 28-15.
Thursday’s major prize winners were Greig Ball and John Ward.
With only one green available for play on Saturday the 34 bowlers played two games of fours and three games of triples.
Mike Valentine, John Hodge, Ray Jones and Geoff Freeman played Bob Freeman, Rhona Went, Ron Fisher and John Ward. John Ward’s team won 10 of the first 15 ends to lead 12-7. Geoff Freeman’s team then won the last six ends to claim victory 19-12.
Tom Cole, Norm Keane, John Dunn and Greig Ball played Col Woods, Allan Wright, Mike Parkes and Greg Fisher.
Greg Fisher’s team led 12-5 after 10 ends and held this advantage for the rest of the match to run out winners 23-15.
Ron Murray, Joe Crowley and Arthur Corbett played Steve Mills, Kevin Hynds and John Davies. This was a very close match with the scores tied five times in the first 17 ends. Steve, Kevin and John then won three of the last four ends to claim victory 23-16.
Noel Nicholson, Dave Johnson and Mick Went got away to a good start against Wally Austin, Ron Hornery and John Carr and led 16-5 after 10 ends. They then survived a spirited fight-back from Wally, Ron and John to win the match 22-18.
The last match was a very one sided affair. Max Tomkins, John O’Malley and John Corcoran only lost four ends in their match against Alan Affleck, Gordon Dickson and Gary McPhee and ran out very big winners 38-6.
A draw out of the hat saw ten lucky bowlers win Christmas hams and cakes.
TWILIGHT BOWLS
Wednesday night saw 48 bowlers play in the twilight bowls competition. Most matches were close games. Some of the scores were: Wreck-Em Fix-Em defeated Elle 12-10, Rok-FM defeated Young Guns 17-13, Back Trundle Rd defeated Crackerjacks 13-9 and Throw Together defeated Super Bees 13-9. Casey Surveying suffered their first defeat when they lost 19-10 to Bowl Bros. The major prize winner’s were Rok-FM with Bowl Bros claiming the minor prize. The lucky loser’s prize winner was Rolling Stones.
Players are reminded that the last night of twilight bowls before the Christmas / New Year break will be tomorrow, Thursday 12th December.
GENERAL
The clubs Christmas raffle, with a value of approximately $1000, is up and running with tickets available on Friday nights as well as at the main bar anytime during the week.
A special mixed mufti “Old Bowls Day” will be held on Sunday 15th December. All players must use original Henselite or Dunlop old bowls. There are plenty of sets available from the bowls locker room. This day is being sponsored by Liz Byrne and Rhona Went.
Names are to be in by 2:30pm with the game of 21 end pairs to commence at 3pm. All men and lady bowlers, and non-bowlers, are invited to participate in this fun afternoon. Players are encouraged to bring along some meat to throw on the BBQ after the completion of the days bowls.
Presentation Day will be held on Saturday 14th December. All bowlers are encouraged to attend.
The bowls committee has decided to revert back to the old daylight saving starting times. This means that names are to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start.
Saturday social bowls is now a mixed event.
STARTERS
Tomorrow – Tony Byrne and Ron Hornery.
Saturday, 14th December – Wally Austin and Col Mudie.
Sunday, 15th December – Liz Byrne and Rhona Went
Thursday, 19th December – John Hodge and John Carr.

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