Bowls Notes and Club Blog

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MIXED FOURS
The two semi-final matches were played last week. Minnie Riordan, Mick Craft, Joan Simpson and Tom Furey took on Cherie Frame, Rob Irving, Gwenda Carty and Col Hayward. Col’s team led 10-5 after 8 ends. Tom’s team fought back and levelled the score at 13 all after 17 ends. Team Hayward then won the next two ends to lead 18-13 and despite losing the last two ends held on to record a narrow 18-16 win.
The other match saw Margaret Hawken, Col Mudie, Liz Byrne and Graham Barby play Wally Grant, Maree Grant, Chris Dunn and Pat Cooney. Graham’s team held an early 8-3 lead before Pat’s team came back to win the next six ends to lead 14-8. The next four ends were equally shared for Pat’s team to lead 17-11. Graham’s team won the last three ends but were unable to bridge the gap with Pat’s team hanging on to win 17-15.
MIXED PAIRS
Four first round matches were played last Wednesday night.
Cherie Frame and Peter McPhee played Rosemary and Bernie Mitchell. Cherie and Peter held a 9-4 lead after nine ends then Rosemary and Bernie scored a maximum eight shots to grab a 12-9 lead. The next four ends were hard fought with The Mitchell’s holding a 16-12 lead. Cherie and Peter then won five of the next six ends and led 20-17 after 20 ends. Rosemary and Bernie scored two shots on the last end which saw Cherie and Peter score a 20-19 win.
Margaret Hawken and Graham Barby played Michael Went (sub for Tom Casey) and Karen Casey. With Tom unavailable to play this match Michael came in as a sub and under the rules of the event a sub cannot skip which saw Karen step up to skip the match. Michael and Karen held a narrow 8-7 lead after eight ends. Margaret and Graham scored 10 shots in winning the next four ends to lead 17-8 and still held a handy 21-13 lead after 17 ends. Michael and Karen had the better of the last four ends but were unable to catch Margaret and Graham who held on to win 23-17. Karen has to be commended on her performance as skip as she is a newcomer to the game of bowls. She played very consistent bowls throughout and Graham had to be at his best to get his side home.
Elaine Miller and Dave Johnson played Maureen Baillie and George Boatswain. After trailing 3-12 Elaine and Dave won 11 of the next 12 ends to hold a commanding 27-13 lead. Maureen and George won the last three ends to reduce the margin to 27-17.
Gwenda Carty and Col Hayward played Chris Dunn and Pat Cooney. This started off a very close match with the score 8 all after 11 ends. Chris and Pat won four of the next six ends to establish a handy 19-10 lead. Gwenda and Col fought back and won three of the last four ends but it was Chris and Pat who held on to record a 21-18 win.
HANDICAP SINGLES
Four first round matches were played over the weekend.
Bernie Mitchell received a two shot handicap against Mike Valentine. Bernie had a good start and led 10-3 before Mike won four ends straight to grab an 11-10 lead. Bernie again established a handy lead of 17-12. Mike fought back and levelled the score at 20 all. The next two ends saw each player score a one shot end to make the score 21 all. Unfortunately for Bernie Mike scored a maximum four shots on the next end to take the match 25-21.
Rob Irving received a one shot handicap against Ted Wright. Rob grabbed an early advantage and led 13-4. Ted won seven of the next nine ends to trail by just one shot 16-17. Rob then won the last six ends to win 25-16.
Ron Hornery played Chris Dunn off the same handicap. Ron established a good 19-9 lead before Chris won nine of the next ten ends to grab a 21-20 lead. Ron scored one shot on each of the next two ends to lead 22-21 before scoring a maximum four shots to take the match 26-21.
Tom Furey played Wilbur Harris. After trailing early in the match Tom strung together six winning ends to lead 11-4. The next nine ends saw Wilbur reduce the margin to 16-11. Tom then scored a maximum four shot winning end and went on to record a 25-14 win.
TWILIGHT BOWLS
Thursday afternoon rain frightened off a number of the twilight bowlers and reduced the number to 40. The rain free beautiful clear night was enjoyed by all.
Central West Glass bounced back to the winners circle with a 15-9 win over Elle.
Tom Furey and Warren Tanner teamed up against two Bushies players to record a 10-7 win.
Other winning teams were Two & A Half Men, Casey Surveying, Bowl Bros, We Wreck ‘M ‘N’ We Fix ‘M and High Rollers.
Major prize winners on the night were Tom and Warren with the lucky losers prize going to Rok-FM.
A big thanks to Bob Riseborough and Col Mudie for their continued support in the running of Thursday night bowls.
SOCIAL BOWLS
The threatening rain on Thursday restricted numbers to 14 bowlers who started to play two games of pairs and one triples. Rain delayed the start of play and then washed out the games after 10 ends.
After trailing 0-6 Gordon Dickson, Ray Jones and John Corcoran won the remaining ends played to lead 11-6 over Bob Freeman, Rob Irving and Col Hayward.
John Watson and Mike Valentine had only lost three ends as they led John Dunn and Ron Hornery 13-3.
Thanks to two great bowls from John Hodge, he and Geoff Freeman scored four shots on the last end played to break the 7 all score line and led Steve Ryan and John Ward 11-7.
Prize winners were John Hodge and Geoff Freeman.
Saturday saw 20 social bowlers play five games of pairs alongside the handicap singles players.
In a very low scoring game Bob Freeman and John Dunn scored a 16-10 win over Tony Byrne and Gordon Dickson. A check of the score card showed Tony and Gordon won 10 ends in scoring their 10 shots.
In a very close encounter Dillon Johnson and Tom Furey won the last two ends to win 22-20 over Andy Umbers and Dave Johnson.
After trailing 7-14, Joe Crowley and Col Mudie won nine of the last 12 ends to defeat Col Woods and Nimo Mills 26-18.
Two great bowls from Col Hayward in the last two ends saw him and John Watson score eight shots on the last three ends to defeat Bill Skinner and Geoff Freeman 21-19.
Ray Jones and Brett Frame won six of the last seven ends to record a 27-19 win over John Ward and Warren Bevan.
Major prize winners were Ray Jones and Brett Frame with the minor prize going to Joe Crowley and Col Mudie.
All bowlers are reminded that Thursday, Saturday and Sunday social bowls are now mufti. Full club uniform is required for all club championship matches and representative duties.
SUNDAY MORNING BOWLS
10 bowlers played one game of pairs and one triples.
Bob Freeman, Keith Hutchison and Gladrin Sun scored seven shots on the first end and were never headed in their 19-7 win over Ian Nunn, Eileen Bradley and George Bradley.
One six shot winning end help Mal Porter and Maureen Baillie in their 16-11 win over Greg Townsend and John Dunn.
Prize winners were Bob Freeman, Ian Nunn and Maureen Baillie. Come along next Sunday for a game of bowls and a sausage sandwich. Names in by 9:30 for a 10:00am start.
SPONSORED SUNDAY EVENT
Mark your calendar for the Rhona Went and Liz Byrne sponsored social mufti bowls day on Sunday, November 22. All players are required to use old bowls. Examples are old Henselite, Dunlop, Slazenger etc. There will be two games of 12 ends. Names in by 1pm for a 1:30pm start. Cost for the day is $10 which includes a sausage sizzle at the completion of play. Raffles will also be held. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon.
2016 PENNANTS
Bowls NSW have made some administrative changes for the 2016 pennant season. All bowling clubs have to register all pennant participants by December and only bowlers who have been registered can compete in pennants. If you would like to play pennants or be a reserve please indicate by putting your name on the sheet displayed on the verandah notice board by Monday, November 30.
UPCOMING BOWLS EVENTS
November 15 – Completion of Rounds 1 and 2 Handicap Singles; Sunday, November 22 – Rhona Went and Liz Byrne sponsored old bowls day.
STARTERS
Thursday, November 12 – John Hodge and Max Tomkins; Saturday, November 14 – Joe Crowley and Col Mudie; Thursday, November 19 – Graham Barby and Keith MacRae.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Come along and enjoy a good old fashioned pub style meal. Raffles are also on where patrons have the chance to win meat trays, shopping vouchers and cash prizes. So come along and join in the fun. Members badge draw this Friday is $2800.