LAWN BOWLS
By Tara Shaw
EASTER CARNIVAL: This weekend we host our biggest carnival of the year, the annual Easter Carnival. Played over three days we have teams travelling from the big smoke to the central west and surrounding areas to try their luck at winning the overall prize money of $11,230. Returning this year, we have teams competing from Denistone, St Johns Park, Toongabbie, Yass, The Hills, Deewhy, Grenfell, Cowra, Tottenham, Orange and of course our locals.
We will see three greens full of bright club colour shirts, the atmosphere will electric as always and some exceptional bowls will be played over the weekend. 3 games a day and then quarter finals and finals to determine the winners of each category Pairs being played on friday, Fours to be played on Saturday & Triples and finals to be played on Sunday.
The club will be buzzing and live entertainment on Easter Saturday in the afternoon. If you are looking for something to do this weekend come down to the club, watch some great bowls and join in the fun and good times. Everyone is welcome.
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COMPETITIONS: The Major singles semi-finals were played on Sunday which saw Brian (Spro) Asimus play Mitch Andrews.
Mitch scored the early points on the board and Spro caught up by the 7th. 1 point the difference 7-6 on 7 Mitch picked up a 4 to increase his lead to 11-6. Spro was not letting Mitch have it easy and took the next 3 ends to lead 16-12 on 15. Mitch levelled on 17 and Spro picked up a 4 on the 20th to lead 22-17. With only 5 points the difference the game could go either way but Spro was the victor with 25-20 over 24ends.
Our second semi-final game was played between Joe Nicholson and Geoff Williams. Geoff started out well and lead 7-3 on 7. Closing the gap, Joe had a good run to level on the 14th 12 all. Joe was digging deep to try and hit the lead but it was Geoff that scooted ahead picking up a 4. Trailing 15-20 on 19, Joe was not giving up. He won the net two ends to close the gap 17-20 but Geoff scored a 2 and 3 to win the game 25-17.
The finals will now be played after Easter between Spro and Geoff Williams.
SOCIAL BOWLS: WEDNESDAY BOWLS – A battle of the ‘heavy weighs’ had card draw winners Cheryl Hodges and Lyall Strudwick just edging out Anne Nixon and John Kennedy winning 19-17 over 18 ends. A game of two sections, 13-4 to Cheryl and Lyall after eight then 17-13 to Anne and John at the end of 14. The heat then told as Anne was more then happy to get back into the clubhouse.
She may have left a ‘loser’ but Angela Dent took home the encouragement trophy after offering play hits to opposition Barry White who was having all sort of problems with the extended arm. “Get rid of it,” Angela said and he did for a big change in fortunate for him and his skip Barry Shine who were drawn as runners-up.
Angela and her skip Kerry Dunstan were if full control leading 11-4 after 11 of 18 ends before the ‘coaching’ came into force. The B’s added 15 on the run home while the ‘coach’ and Kerry couldn’t muster a single score.
Peter ‘Sid’ Walker and Don Craft had a 16-11 win in 16 over Gail McKay and Geoff Coles leading 4-0 after five before 10-all at the end of 12. Don called the shots for 6-1 on the run home.
A battle royal before a bowl was rolled for Anne and Peter Mackay to challenge as skips with ‘the man’ getting the best on the card as he and Leslie Dunstan won 18-15 in 18 over Robyn Mattiske and Anne with the score 11-10 at half time.
The draw proved close all morning with Irene Reilly and Paul Doust having to pull out all stops winning 17-13 in 18 over Colleen Liebich and Bill O’Connell. 5-all after six then 10-6 at the end of 10 before 12-all after 13. 5-1 got Irene and Paul home in the last five ends.
In the last Ron Thurlow and Cliff Nelson combined like a good wine winning 14-13 in 16 over Bill Scott and Bill O’Connell having to come from 0-11 down after six for victory. Come good they did, 14-2 in the second half for victory. In-club winners, opposition on the green but taking home the meat vouchers were Gail McKay and ‘Sid’ Walker.
Wednesday morning bowls for all, noms in by 9.30am for a 10am start. Phone the club on 6852 1499 for a morning of social sport.
THURSDAY BOWLS: The weather was perfect for a great afternoon of social bowls. 16 Bowlers took to greens for an afternoon of fun.
Bobby Grant and Ivan Hodges played Noel Hocking and Dale Scott. Luck was not on Bobby and Ivan’s side as they were kept at zero until the 10th end. 16-1 on 10, Bobby and Ivan had to find their groove and gel together. They managed to score another 8 points but Noel and Dale were the winners 27-9 on 22.
Joe McClinden played with Kerry Roach against Billy Cowell and Bruce (Posso) Jones. This was the closest game on the day with Billy and Posso leading 10-6 on 8. Increasing their lead Billy and Posso won the next 3 ends for the scoreboard to show 14-6. Joe and Kerry picked up a 3 on the next and started their comeback and comeback it was. Still trailing 15-18 on 19, Joe and Kerry sprinted to the finish line and won 19-18.
Ange Dwyer lead for Wayne Burton when they played John Baass and Al Phillips. John and Al stamped their position early lead 12-2 on 10. Picking up a 6 on the 12th John and Al had a handy lead 18-3. Ange and Wayne were able to win another 9 points on the back 10 but it wasn’t enough. John and Al won 23-12.
Our last game of the day was played between Terry Molloy and Peter Hocking coming up against Phil Hocking and Viv Russell. Terry & Peter got first points on the board but this was answered with Phil and Viv winning the next 2 ends. 8 all on 10 Phil and Viv picked up 3 on 11th to jump ahead 11-9. Not showing any signs of slowing down Phil and Viv stormed ahead to take the win 21-14.
Winning Rink: John Baass and Al Phillips. Losing Rink: Terry Molloy and Peter Hocking.
Resting touchers: Peter Hocking and Billy Cowell. Raspberries: Joe McClinden and Peter Hocking.
SUNDAY BOWLS: The weather was spectacular for Sunday morning bowls and it showed with 26 players taking to the greens. 5 games of pairs and 1 game of triples was played.
Nathan Suttie and Robert (Pooch) Dukes drew Pat O’Neill and Viv Russell. Pat and Viv picked up a 4 in the first half and was answered by Nathan and Pooch picking up a 3 with the score board showing 8-6 at the break in favour of Pat and Viv. Nathan and Pooch came out and won 6 of the last 8 ends and won the game 18-10.
Joe McClinden and Al Phillips teamed up to take on Clint Hurford and Shayne (Sharka) Staines. 4 all on 6 Clint and Sharka picked up a 2 and 1 to go into the break just ahead 7-4. Joe and Al bounced back to level the score 7 all on 10. Winning 5 of the next 6 ends, Clint and Sharka won the game 18-8.
Jax Murphy and Cliff Nelson drew Tara Shaw and Lyall Strudwick. Jax and Cliff off to a great start and scored a 4 to go into the half time break 6-5 infront. Tara and Lyall needed to pull out all the stops and that is what they did. Tara and Lyall won 18-8.
Terry Murphy and Dale Scott played Noel Hocking and Ron Thurlow. Terry and Dale off to a flying start leading 10-3 on 8. Noel and Ron tried everything they had in their bag of tricks but it wasn’t enough to seal the deal. Terry and Dale came away with the win 25-7.
John Markwort and James Johansson drew against Kelly Stringer and Peter Tisdell. 3 all on 4 Kelly and Peter picked up another 2 ends to go into the break 7-5 up. John and James took the first two over the break to close the gap trailing 6-7. Kelly and Peter hung onto their lead to take the game 17-10.
Our triples was played by Darryl Burley, Jamie Dukes and Kerry Roach coming up against Tyler Murphy, Peter Mackay and John Kennedy. Johns team started strong and lead 7-5 at oranges. Kerry’s team fought back and won the game 10-8.
Winning Rink: Darryl Burley, Jamie Dukes and Kerry Roach. Losing Rink: Viv Russell and Pat O.Neill.
Jackpot rink drawn – 2. They needed a 17 and drew an 18. Jackpot not won.
Resting touchers: Nathan Suttie, Pooch Dukes, Sharka Staines, Terry Murphy, Dale Scott. Raspberries: Ron Thurlow.
Chicken raffle winners: Joe McClinden, Big Jack x 2, John Markwart, Clint Hurford, Al Phillips, Pat O’Neill, Ange Dwyer and Johny Woods.
Also remember social bowls are also played every Thursday afternoon and Sunday mornings. Phone the club for further details.
