We had 32 bowlers for our mixed Tuesday today.
Winner for the day was on the 100-up rink with Kathy Gunning taking the Bowlo Bucks; runners-up were B. Latham, J. Pearson, S. Butler with a close win over J. Madden, B. Andrews, R. Madden.
The Consolation went to P. Chilcott, I. Parker defeated by J. Button, G. Johnson.
In other pairs games for today, J. Hudson, R. Smidt d J. Gryl, D. Atkinson and a close one with M. Parker, H. Atkinson d L. Duncan, C. Ritale by one shot.
In triples A. Marr (swinger), B. Backshall, W. Ballantyne d A. Marr, M. Abbott, J. Coulter and lastly with our Pennant finalists having a practice game against each other, it was an easy win for G. Davis, C. Mazoudier, J. Beaumont and J. Abbott d S. Lindsay, J. Pryor, R. Moore, J. Scadden.
And on the 100-up rink it was Lyn Maclean who steamed out leading for the 1st six ends – but Kathy fought back with a seven to close the gap a little. After that Kathy drew ahead on the 8th end and held the lead till the end of the game at 107 – 93. Great effort by both relatively new players. Marker was Kaye Mason.
Thursday March 10
The 100-up comp is now well underway with three rinks of play today with results as follows: J. Madden d B. Shatte 100/50 (Marker J. Coulter); P. Chilcott d B. Backshall 102/98 (Marker R. McKibbin) and M. Stone d C. Mazoudier 102/78 (Marker W. Ballantyne).
And in social bowls the winners for the day were V. Beddow, M. Abbott, C. Cole overcoming J. Stamp, J. Pearson, H. Atkinson by a mere two shots. Consolation went to L. McLean, R. McPherson, M. Parker d by G. Davis, J. Pryor, M. Jenner. And a close one in Pairs with L. Duncan, C. Ritale d S. Lindsay, C. Aitchison by one shot.
Congratulations in order for our Bowler of the Month of February – Sue Lindsay. A very deserving winner. And also, to another deserving winner, Vicki Beddow – receiving her Bowler of the Month award for January – Vicki was absent at the time of presentation.
As many of you know our Raels Mckibbin is heading south to start a new life with family – we will miss her so as she has been there for us through thick and thin and put in many hours helping out wherever needed. So, we are honouring Raels by holding a morning of bowls on St. Patrick’s Day followed by lunch in the Riverboat Room at 12.30. We would like you to dig out your green outfits or wear at least a touch of green in keeping with the theme of the day.
Also, on the ladies’ board – please get your names down for the District Gala Day at Iluka on Tuesday April 12. Enter by putting your name on the sheet and indicating your lunch choice on the menu provided. Payment for the day is to be made to Secretary Joan. Also, donations for the trading table would be most welcome – craft, plants, books, preserves and also baking (securely wrapped for take-away only).
Triples entries close on Thursday March 24 – so get those entries in now – remembering at least one Minor player per team.
And lastly – good luck and good bowling to our No 4 Pennant side off to contest the State Title at Foster/Tuncurry on March 21 – 23. Safe travel and give it your best shots.
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