Forbes sporting news | Squash is on the ball for it's semi finals.

Congratulations to a large group of players who won their three games.

They were John Job, Elvy Quirk, Bill Scott, Neville Spry and Lorraine Todd.

Lorraine Todd has been winning two games on a regular basis so it was nice to see her making a success and winning all of her games.

Welcome back to John Allegri who has just returned from a holiday in Europe, visiting family and grappling with the wet weather over there.

As always there were some close and challenging games.

Saturday's Aussie Croquet

All wrapped up with winter woollies saw members un-layering as the sun came out and warmed us up.

Sandy Hepburn had his first game of Aussie croquet and we hope he enjoyed the game.

It will take a few games to get used to the format after playing Tuesday's Golf croquet.

The best game was a very close contest between Cherylin Cole and her partner Ray Burridge 14, who defeated Kathleen Broderick and Joan Littlejohn 13. It was down to the wire, the closest game of the day.

The winners of three games were John Browne, Bob Murray and Jill Rubie.

We will be starting our games at 9.30am over the winter months beginning on Tuesday 18th June.

Closest game for Golf Croquet

Closest game for Aussie Croquet

Anne Stewart

The Night of June 12, Squash Semis were finally upon us.

Wednesday evening, Top team Pipers and W Bilsboroughs at fourth spot hit the courts and the result was Pipers losing by eight points.

Shayne lost to Wayne 1-3, Alex Bayley and Louise Webb both played excellent squash but Alex won 15-5, 13-15, 15-10, 15-10.

Then Brady Nicholls lost to Harry Toole 1-3 as did sub Brad Hardy to George Falvey 0-3.

Second placed team Allegris toppled third placed Cormies 15 to 12.

Sub Graham Coombs beat Ken 16-14, 15-11, 16-18, 16-14.

Sadly a forfeit and a no game occurred and despite a good effort, Haig Carlisle lost to sub G Coombs 1-3.

Later Isaac Barnard lost to Angus Webb 1-3. So W Bilsboroughs were set to play Allegris in the Friday Night Finals.

Thursday's Semis were 'see saw' events with all four teams winning and losing consecutive matches as their opponents fought back.

Despite a surprise or two, number one team Krosses defeated fourth positioned team Sharpes 23 points to 19.

After some long rallies, Jay beat Kyle 3-0. Chris McQuie lost to Pete Thompson 1-3, Dennis Haynes beat Mark Webb 3-0.

Chris Cannon beat sub Sam Mackey 3-0 and Bec Connell looked set do the same to that same Sam as she won the first set 15-10 but Sam regrouped and Bec lost 11-15, 10-15, 6-15.

Then Blake Maslin lost to Adam Chudleigh 0-3. Next door, third placed team Dawes put the pressure on second placed Doyles, eventually defeating them 22 points to 20.

Ollie lead the way in a decisive win against Alex 3-0 but Pete Thompson lost to Dan Bayley 0-3 then sub Scott Webb lost the longest match of the semis to Jack Gordon 13-15, 7-15, 15-7, 15-4, 11-15.

Graham Coombs beat Henry Kross 3-0 but Ellie Cowhan lost to Henry 0-3 and Alex Jones beat George Falvey 3-1.

So Finalists Krosses were up against Dawes the following Night.

Finals Night produced some unexpected results: Wednesday division; Allegris played W Bils. Sub Chris Cannon lost to Wayne 0-3.

In an exciting match; sub Michelle Bentick at 14-16 down, hit back to beat Louise Webb 15-11, 15-8, 17-15 and Bec Connell hit form beating Harry Toole 3-0.

Young Isaac Barnard, lost to George Falvey 0-3. So fourth placed W Bilsboroughs were then Finals Champs as Allegris lost by a narrow 13 points to 15.

Thursday; Dawes versus Krosses began what seemed a repeat of their Semis encounter as Oli played Alex Doyle subbing for absent Captain Jay and Pete Thompson played Chris McQuie again. Oli had the win 3-0, and Pete won 3-2.

Then, in a possible finals decider, sub Scott Webb beat Dennis Haynes 15-8, 9-15, 16-14, 15-13.

Graham Coombs lost to Chris Cannon 0-3, Ellie Cowhan lost to Bec Connell 1-3 but Alex Jones beat Blake Maslin 3-1.

So Dawes claimed the Finals Crown defeating the Comps, highest scorers, Krosses 23 points to 19.

Congratulations to Grinning Winners and thanks to all players for their efforts.

A special thanks to players giving their time to sub for absentees.

Get your entries in now for our next Competition starting soon.

For more information contact Darryn Pipe on; 0417 084 954.

Drop Shot

A holiday weekend and some welcome rain resulted in smaller than usual fields for mid-week golf competitions last week.

Showers Thursday morning saw the cancellation of the weekly Forbes/Parkes veterans competition however that did not stop five keen locals challenge the conditions and course to play 12 holes.

In a mood where there was plenty of 'banter' from all five Alex McKinnon rose to the challenge hitting his best for some time to score best with 28 points from Tony Cogswell only one behind after cruising the front nine in two over par 38.

The remaining three players, Neil Duncan, Barry Shine and Barry Parker all played within a couple of Alex to feel they also let the chance to win a 'burner' ball in the usual weekly ball sweep go.

Thursday's play will be in Parkes over 18 holes for the monthly Lachlan Valley trophies, noms from 9.30am for a 10am shot gun start.

Tuesday was hit hard after three days of competition golf over the long weekend for the smallest field on record for Tuesday with only nine players taking to the course for 12 holes.

Winner was John Whatmore with 32 points while next best was Dennis Culley with 29 points.

A proud John will tell you it's amazing what can be achieved under the Tuesday handicap system where all except the winner get a full shot back on handicap.

All golfers, young and old, female or male, are invited to play any Tuesday which now has assemble at 9am for a 9.30am shot gun start.

For all information on Forbes golf phone the Pro Shop on 6851 1554.

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