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The team of Geoff Freeman, Col Mudie and Col Hayward have claimed first prize in the Manildra Invitation Triples tournament played on March 25-26. The tournament consisted of five games of 15 end triples. They finished the tournament with four wins + 38. Parkes Bowling and Sports Club was well represented with five teams participating. Congratulations to the Manildra Bowling Club for a well run tournament, a well presented green and the magnificent morning teas and lunches provided by the Manildra ladies.
DISTRICT PENNANTS
There were no pennant matches played over the Easter weekend.
This Sunday Grade 6 play Condobolin at Parkes Bowling & Sports Club and Grade 7 play Condobolin at Condobolin. Both teams are very keen to continue on their winning way.
ZONE PENNANTS
Grades 1 and 4 are playing at Zone level and play their first matches this weekend.
Grade 1 are drawn to play West Dubbo at 9am and then back up and play Dubbo City at 1pm. Both these games are being played at Parkes Bowling & Sports Club.
Grade 4 play Dubbo Railway at Dubbo Railway. Roll up 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start.
THURSDAY JACKPOT BOWLS
29 bowlers played six games of pairs and one triples.
The triples game, where Joe Crowley play both lead and second, saw him team with Gary McPhee to record a good 29-15 win over Bob Freeman, Allan Wright and Kevin Hynds.
After leading 16-6, Nimo Mills and John Carr held that advantage to defeat Max Tomkins and John Ward 23-11.
Ray Jones and Arthur Corbett played Rob Irving and John Corcoran. Ray and Arthur led 6-0 early and then 13-7 after 11 ends. Rob and John fought back to trail 14-15 after 17 ends. Ray and Arthur managed to score nine shots on the last four ends to win the game 24-14. Rob and John were unable to combat Arthur’s renown unorthodox ability of converting losing heads into winning heads.
Ian Mill and Col Hayward played John Dunn and Keith MacRae. Ian and Col held an early 9-1 lead. However the rest of the game was dominated by John and Keith with Ian and Col only winning another four ends as John and Keith went on to win 26-13.
Tom Furey and Phill Helies (Wyong) played Ted Wright and Mike Valentine. The score was 6 all after seven ends. Ted and Mike won five of the next six ends to hold a good 18-7 lead after 13 ends. Tom and Phill then hit top form and won seven of the last eight ends to record a come from behind 22-20 win.
Wally Austin and Tom Casey played Craig Henry and Warren Bevan in a very close game. Craig and Warren held a narrow lead through the first 12 ends and led 11-10. They then won the next three ends to extend their lead to 15-10. Wally and Tom won five of the last six ends but failed to catch Craig and Warren who hung on to win 17-16.
In another very close game, Don Littlewood and Geoff Freeman played Ron Fisher and Col Mudie. Ron and Col held an early 9-1 lead and still held a 12-6 lead after nine ends. Don and Geoff then won six of the next eight ends to grab an 18-15 lead after 17 ends. Ron and Col won the next three ends to again lead 20-18 and hung on to win 20-19.
The major prize winners were Nimo Mills and John Carr and the minor winners were Joe Crowley and Gary McPhee. The jackpot was not won.
SATURDAY SOCIAL BOWLS
Only 12 bowlers turned out on Easter Saturday and rain stopped play after each game had completed nine ends.
Gary McPhee and Geoff Freeman were 12 all with Nimo Mills and Keith MacRae.
Ray Jones and Col Mudie held a 12-6 lead over Ron Fisher and Dave Johnson.
Les Kent and Ron Hornery held a narrow 9-7 lead over Bernie Mitchell and John Ward.
Lucky draw winners were John Ward, Col Mudie, Ray Jones and Ron Fisher.
SUNDAY MORNING JACKPOT
14 bowlers played two games of pairs and one triples.
Rhonda Mason and Dave Johnson had a narrow 10-7 win over Eileen Bradley and George Boatswain.
Maureen Bailey and Phill Helies held a 9-0 lead after five ends in their game against John Watson and Greg Townsend. John and Greg won eight of the last ten ends but unfortunately they were all one shot winning ends and they were unable to catch Maureen and Phill who went on to win 15-8.
In the triples game Bob Freeman, George Bradley and Mick Blunt had a good 13-8 win over Don Littlewood, Ian Brown and Keith Hutchison.
Prize winners were Maureen Bailey, Rhonda Mason, Keith Hutchison, Don Littlewood and Mick Blunt.
The jackpot was not won and remains at $1000. The jackpot number range has been reduced to 1-5 so come along on Sunday morning for a game of bowls, a sausage sandwich, and a great chance of winning the jackpot. Names in by 9:30am for a 10:00am start.
UPCOMING BOWLS EVENTS
Sunday, April 12 – Pennants for Grades 1,4,6 and 7; Saturday, April 18 – Quarter Finals Major Pairs; Sunday, April 19 – Pennants for Grade 6 and 7; Sunday, April 26 – Round 2 Major Singles.
STARTERS
Thursday, April 9 – John Hodge and John Ward; Saturday, April 11 – Col Mudie and Alan Affleck; Thursday, April 16 – John Watson and Graham Barby.