Bowls Notes and Club Blog

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EASTS V WESTS
On Saturday the annual East versus West Challenge was played.
After acceptances there were 24 West bowlers and 16 East bowlers. This meant that West gave four of their quality bowlers to East to even out the teams. The overall result saw West win the matches 4-3. East won the ends 74-73 and the total shots 143-136. East was declared the winner based on total shots scored. It was interesting to note that the three winning East teams all contained at least one West player, so does that mean West won the matches 7-0?
A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all bowlers.
Results of the matches are: (East teams shown first)
Mike Valentine, Brian Sefonte (West) and Arthur Corbett played Tony Byrne, Noel Nicholson and Geoff Freeman. It was a very tight match with Mike, Brian and Arthur leading narrowly 16-13 after 16 ends. Tony, Noel and Geoff finished strongly, winning four of the last five ends to win 23-17.
Greig Ball and John Ward played Ron Fisher and Kevin Hynds. Greig and John started well to lead 13-6 after 11 ends. Ron and Kevin then won seven of the last ten ends to win the match 20-17.
Wally Grant, Maree Grant and John O’Malley played Ray Jones, Mark Dwyer and John Carr. Ray, Mark and John led 18-8 after 16 ends and went on to win 21-14.
Peter McPhee (West), Max Tomkins and Robert Corbett played Norm Keane, Ron Hornery and Col Hayward. After losing the first two ends, Peter, Max and Robert only allowed the opposition to win three more ends in recording a huge win 27-7. At the Challenge Cup presentation, Robert thanked the selectors for placing Peter in his team as Peter was the man of the match.
Steve Mills, Bernie Mitchell (West) and Graham Barby played Liz Byrne, Dave Buggie and John Corcoran. A very tight match saw the scores level on four occasions. The fourth occasion was 17-17 after 20 ends. Steve, Bernie and Graham picked up four shots on the last end to win 21-17.
Joe Crowley, Steve Ryan and Col Mudie played Wally Austin, Gary McPhee and Tom Casey. Wally, Gary and Tom led 19-8 after 14 ends and survived a fight back from Joe, Steve and Col to win 22-17.
John Dunn (West), Lee Hetherington (Orange) and Terry Hetherington (West) played Bob Freeman, Dave Johnson and Eddie McPhee. In a high scoring match, John, Lee and Terry started well and led 22-12 after 12 ends. Bob, Dave and Eddie fought back to get within two shots with two ends to go. John, Lee and Terry won the last two ends to win the match 30-26.
Major prize winners were Ray Jones, Mark Dwyer and John Carr with the minor winners being Wally Austin, Gary McPhee and Tom Casey.
SUNDAY MORNING JACKPOT
On Sunday 14 bowlers turned out and played two games of Pairs and one Triples.
Tom Cole, Steve Mills and Guy Ellery only lost three ends in defeating Ian Brown, Mal Porter and John Dunn 17-5.
Don Littlewood and Steve Ryan played Bob Freeman and Chris Dunn. Bob and Chris held a handy 14-7 lead before Don and Steve started to play better bowls, winning seven of the last eight ends to record a 21-15 win.
In a very close match, Keith Hutchison and Rob Irving drew 12-12 with Mick Blunt and Dave Johnson. With the ends also level a count back had to be done to split the teams with Keith and Rob coming out winners.
Voucher winners were Chris Dunn, Ian Brown, Mal Porter, Steve Mills and Dave Johnson.
The jackpot was not won and now stands at $660. 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.
SOCIAL
Thursday saw 30 bowlers play six games of Pairs and one Triples.
Col Woods, Warwick Bright and Wally Austin won a very close match against Bob Freeman, Nev Whitfield and Kevin Hynds 23-22.
Brian Sefonte and Warren Bevan only lost five ends in recording a huge 31-7 win over Bill Skinner and Ron Hornery.
Joe Crowley and Greig Ball scored a comfortable 23-10 win over Mick Blunt and Dave Johnson.
Mike Valentine and Gary McPhee also scored a comfortable 30-17 win over Norm Keane and John Ward.
Steve Turner and Eddie McPhee played John Keogh and Tony Bright. Leading 14-6 after 11 ends, Steve and Eddie held on to win 17-16.
Bruce Deland and Tom Casey only lost five ends in defeating Rob Irving and Col Hayward 25-9.
Ray Jones and Graham Barby played Col Mudie and John Corcoran. Ray and Graham led from the start and, despite a comeback from Col and John, held on to win 19-17.
Major winners were Brian Sefonte and Warren Bevan and the minor winners were Col Woods, Warwick Bright and Wally Austin.
TWILIGHT BOWLS
Will commence on Thursday 16th January with a free night.
UPCOMING BOWLS EVENTS
District Triples nominations have closed and will be held at Parkes Railway Diggers on 11-12 and 18-19 January.
District Fours nominations close on 19th January. This event will be played at Peak Hill on 1-2 February.
Nominations for the club Major and Minor Singles and Pairs close on 12th January.
Australia Day mini carnival will be held on Monday 27th January with $1000 prize money. This is a mixed mufti event with teams of four. Cost is $15 per player, which includes a BBQ lunch. Nominations close on Friday 24th January.
GENERAL
The club will have lots of free entertainment on offer over the Elvis festival.
Click on the Elvis tab in the main menu for a detailed list of the events over the Elvis Festival.
STARTERS
Tomorrow – Wally Austin and Greig Ball.
Saturday, 11th January – Alan Affleck and Gary McPhee.
Thursday, 16th January – John Hodge and Joe Crowley.

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