Bowls Notes and Club Blog

Here is the latest news from the Bowlie.
GRADE 5 STATE PENNANT TITLES
Our Grade 5 pennant side were unlucky not to have reached the semi-finals when they travelled to Tamworth last weekend for the State titles.
They won two of their three round robin matches. Unfortunately this was not good enough as Taren Point won their three matches to advance to the semi-finals.
Parkes defeated West Pennant Hills 56-47 and Canowindra 63-51. In a heart breaking result they lost to Taren Point by the very narrow margin of 60-58.
The team members were Greig Ball, Warren Bevan, Dave Buggie, John Carr, Mark Dwyer, Greg Fisher, Keith MacRae, Peter McPhee, Col Mudie, John O’Malley, Matthew Parker and Mike Valentine. The team was ably managed by Pam MacRae.
A great effort by the boys.
THURSDAY SOCIAL BOWLS
24 bowlers played six games of pairs in very pleasant conditions.
Greg Townsend and Graham Dixon played Allan Wright and John Dunn. Greg and Graham held a 15-4 lead after 10 ends. Allan and John came back strongly, winning the next eight ends to take the lead 18-15. Greg and Graham combined well on the last three ends, scoring eight shots to win the game 23-18.
Kim Evans (Moruya) and Gary McPhee played John Watson and John Ward. Kim and Gary led 8-1 before the two John’s hit top gear, winning 13 of the next 14 ends, to run out comfortable 26-16 winners.
In a close low scoring game Ron Hornery and Dave Buggie outlasted Noel Nicholson and Col Mudie with the final score being 18-15.
Greig Ball and Geoff Freeman played John Carr and Keith MacRae. Greig and Geoff led 20-10 after 16 ends and held on to win 22-15.
Alan Affleck and John Keogh played John Hodge and Terry Hetherington. Alan and John led 20-10 before John and Terry fought back to trail by only two shots after 16 ends. Alan and John finished the stronger winning the last five ends to run out comfortable 31-19 winners.
Bob Freeman and Kevin Hynds played Bill Skinner and Ted Wright. This was a very close match with the score locked 16 all after 14 ends. Bob and Kevin scored five shots on the next two ends and held on to win 23-20.
The major winners were Ron Hornery and Dave Buggie and the minor winners were Greg Townsend and Graham Dixon.
SATURDAY SOCIAL BOWLS
With a large number of players and supporters in Tamworth only 18 bowlers played three games of pairs and one game of triples.
In the triples game Cliff Westcott, Joe Crowley and Ted Wright won a very close match 20-18 against Bernie Mitchell, John Dunn and Bruce Orr.
Alan Affleck and Rhona Went played Tom Furey and Dave Johnson. Tom and Dave, aided by a maximum eight shot end, trailed 12-13 after 12 ends. Unfortunately for Alan and Rhona, Tom and Dave won eight of the last nine ends to record a comfortable 30-15 win.
Ray Jones and Kevin Hynds led all the way in their 20-14 win over Bob Riseborough and Gary McPhee.
Geoff Freeman and Steve Turner played Ron Hornery and John Ward. After leading 16-11, Geoff and Steve won the next six ends to lead 31-11 and went on to win 31-14. Steve played an excellent game of bowls as the team skip.
The major winners were Cliff Westcott, Joe Crowley and Ted Wright and the minor winners were Tom Furey and Dave Johnson.
SUNDAY MORNING JACKPOT
14 bowlers played two game of pairs and one of triples.
Bob Freeman, Greg Townsend and Dean Searl had a 13-7 win over Keith Hutchison, Ian Brown and Alan Affleck. My spies told me Bob had a very good game.
Mick Blunt and Dave Johnson scored a narrow 16-13 win over Mal Porter and John Dunn.
Steve Turner and Chris Dunn played Elaine Miller and Kevin Hynds. Steve and Chris led 20-2 after six ends. Elaine and Kevin reduced the margin to 21-15 before Steve and Chris kicked away to win 28-15.
Prize winners were John Dunn, Mal Porter, Keith Hutchison, Dave Johnson and Bob Freeman.
The jackpot was not won and remains at $1000. The range of numbers for the jackpot margin is being reduced by two each week until the jackpot is won. Next week the range will be 1-5.
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.
MENS BOWLS SECTION AGM
The AGM was held on Monday 4th August. The new committee for 2014-15 is:
President – Alan Affleck
Vice Presidents – Gary McPhee and Mark Dwyer
Bowls Secretary –Greig Ball
Treasurer – Ron Murray
Committee – Graham Barby, Tom Furey, Dave Johnson, Bernie Mitchell and John Ward
Selection Committee – Terry Hetherington (Chairman), Graham Barby and John Ward
Overheard in the club during the week: “Gee!! The new President has come a long way from when I knew him as a rabbit trapper”. Have a guess at who made this statement.
STATE CLUB CHALLENGE
Bowlers interested in representing the club in this event are asked to put their name on the sheet which is displayed on the hallway notice board. Names need to be in by today, 13th Aug.
UPCOMING BOWLS EVENTS
16th Aug – Minor Fours Club Championship
17th Aug – Major Triples Semi-Finals
23rd Aug – Central West District Bowls AGM at PB&SC
23rd Aug – Minor Triples Final
30th Aug – Super Saturday (sponsored by Bill Skinner and Col Woods)
STARTERS
Tomorrow – Graham Barby and Tony Byrne
Saturday, 16th Aug – Wally Austin and John Ward
Thursday, 21st Aug – John Carr and Joe Crowley

Hope to see you at the bowlie.