Bowls Notes and Club Blog

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Huge crowds attended the club’s Elvis events over the festival period. Over 200 people attended the Bush Poet’s Breakfast on Thursday morning and the four concerts attracted over 700 people. It was standing room only at the three night performances with the club having to turn people away on Saturday night.
Mike and the staff from Mike’s Kitchen were kept extremely busy as they served up 850 lunches and dinners over the festival period. Mike’s Kitchen is open on Friday and Saturday night with a roast lunch available on Sundays. I highly recommend Mike’s great meals at very competitive prices.
The club would like to say to all locals and visitors who attended the club over the Elvis festival period “Thank you very much”.
THURSDAY JACKPOT BOWLS
The first week of the Thursday jackpot bowls saw 31 bowlers compete in five games of pairs and two triples.
In the first triples game Alan Affleck, Max Tomkins and Dave Buggie played Alan Affleck, leading for both teams, Bernie Jones (Dalmeny) and Col Mudie. Alan, Max and Dave held a 13-8 lead after 11 ends. Alan, Bernie and Col then won the next six ends to take the lead 21-13 and they went on to record a 24-17 win.
The other triples game saw Bill Skinner, Geoff Freeman and Graham Nicholson (Glass House Mountains Qld) up against John Watson, John Carr and Graham Dixon. Bill, Geoff and Graham won nine of the first eleven ends to lead 24-4. John, John and Graham had the better of the last ten ends but were unable to bridge the gap. Bill, Geoff and Graham won the game 30-17.
Joe Griffiths (Nowra) and Eddie McPhee won nine of the first twelve ends and led 14-3 against Matthew Parker and Arthur Corbett. Matthew and Arthur fought back to trail 13-18 after 19 ends. Joe and Eddie then scored five shots on the last two ends to win the game 23-13.
Gordon Dickson and Greig Ball won 11 of the first 13 ends and led Mitch and Vic McGlashan (Forster) 16-2. Mitch and Vic finished well, winning six of the last eight ends, but were unable to catch Gordon and Greig. The final result was a 21-12 win to Gordon and Greig.
Ron Hornery and Mike Valentine played Les Kent and John Corcoran in a game which featured a lot of very good bowls from all players. Les and John led 12-7 after 12 ends then Ron and Mike scored seven shots on the next four ends to grab the lead 14-12. Three ends later Les and John held a narrow 16-15 lead. On the penultimate end Les and John scored five shots which proved the difference between the two teams with Les and John taking the game 21-16.
In a game that featured a number of high scoring ends, Steve Ryan and John Ward played Graham Barby and John Hodge. After eight ends Graham and John held an 11-6 lead. Four ends later Steve and John led 15-11. Later in the game Graham and John twice got within one shot before Steve and John won the last two ends to claim a 25-19 win.
Ray Jones and John Dunn led all the way in their convincing 24-10 win over Allan Wright and Kevin Hynds.
Major prize winners were Alan Affleck, Bernie Jones and Col Mudie with the minor prize winners being Gordon Dickson and Greig Ball. The jackpot was not won and will be $240 tomorrow.
SATURDAY SOCIAL BOWLS
26 bowlers took to the green on a wet Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately the rain won with play being called off after eight to nine ends. A brief summary of the games are:
Craig Henry and John Corcoran defeated Noel Nicholson and Steve Mills 8-4. Greig Ball and Tom Casey defeated Ted Wright and Ron Hornery 7-5. John Ward and Warren Bevan defeated Wally Grant and Col Hayward 8-7. John Hodge and Col Mudie only lost two ends in defeating Les Kent and Geoff Freeman 13-2. Rhona Went and Kevin Hynds had an 8 all draw with Bill Skinner and Arthur Corbett. Rhona and Kevin won the ends 5-4 and in the triples game Bernie Mitchell, Mike Valentine and John Carr only lost two ends in their 15-2 win over Gordon Dickson, Bruce Deland and Vic McGlashan.
Major winners were John Ward and Warren Bevan with the minor prize going to Rhona Went and Kevin Hynds.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
The draw is on the board for both minor and major singles and pairs. Players are urged to organise their first round matches as soon as possible. No deadline has yet been set for the completion of the first round. These dates will be set once the district events have been played.
SUNDAY MORNING JACKPOT
Unfortunately rain prevented any bowls on Sunday.
The jackpot remains at $1000. 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.
UPCOMING BOWLS EVENTS
Sunday, January 18 – Nominations close for District Fours; Thursday, January 22 – Business House Bowls; Monday, January 26 – Australia Day Mini Carnival.
GENERAL
Business House Bowls will recommence on Thursday, January 22. New teams are welcome and can nominate by contacting the club.
Bowlers are reminded of the Australia Day mini carnival on Monday, January 26. Nominate teams of four by entering your names in the blue book. Single entries are also being accepted.
The club race tipping competition will commence this Saturday, January 17. All members are welcome to compete and you can do so by contacting Mick Went or the bar staff by Friday, January 16.
STARTERS
Thursday, January 15 – John Watson and John Carr; Saturday, January 17 – Tom Furey and Joe Crowley; Thursday, January 22 – Greig Ball and Keith MacRae; Saturday, January 24 – Ron Murray and Col Mudie; Thursday, January 29 – Ron Hornery and Col Hayward; Saturday, January 31 – Bruce Orr and Max Tomkins; Thursday, Feburary 5 – Graham Barby and Joe Crowley.