Men’s Bowls News
Last Saturday a semi-final of the major pairs was played with Jono Preston and Bruce Webb against Allan Wyburn and Phil Lees. It was a one-sided affair with Allan and Phil leading throughout the game winning 27-12. In a consistency singles match Ian Nelder played Peter Taylor. The scores were close throughout the game with the result of the game going to either player. On the last end Ian with his last bowl was not able to trail the jack to his own bowls allowing Peter to win the game 156-149. Another consistency singles match was also played with Phil Makin against Matt McMullen. Matt led throughout the game winning 157-123.
Last Sunday a consistency singles match was played with Vinnie Mirto against Steve Kirkman. The scores were close for most of the game with Vinnie getting the upper hand towards the end of the game winning 150-129. Also last Sunday two teams of Garry Fairley Ken Fisher Ian Nelder and Kevin Walker Roger Traves David Beath travelled to Eugowra for the Eric Morthorpe Memorial Day. Roger’s team won the day.
Saturday July 22 – Saturday morning – Major Pairs Final- A Wyburn and P Lees v P Taylor and R Traves. Saturday afternoon – Minor Pairs Final- G Fairley and M Baldwin v S fisher and P Kennedy. Major Triples – J Preston, C Webb and B Webb v N Delaney, P Lees and B Lees.
Sunday July 23 – O’Brien Cup – S Kirkman and I Nelder v T Mooney and G Fairley.
Consistency Singles – M Lawrence v K Fisher and Marker V Mirto.
WOMEN’S BOWLS NEWS
Results of three matches played on Tuesday, 18th July. Final – Handicap Three Bowl Pairs Lorne Burgess (sub. for Christine
Pickard) and Marion Wilson defeated Radka Tatterson & Nancy Morrow 26-12. Congratulations to the winners for 2017.
Rose Bowl – Handicap Singles Jeanette Wheeldon defeated Shirley Robson 26-23. Ellen Petty defeated Joyce Middleton 27-24. Penny Nash defeated Betty Jenkins 25-19. Thanks to the markers Joice McNaught, Colleen Crump & Dianne Mooney.
There was one social triples match played. Gwen Haydon, Daph Bryant & Diane Slattery defeated Deanna Noble, Linda Miller & Moyna Rue 25-12. The Lucky Draw was won by Shirley Robson with No. 19. I was given the incorrect information about the Points Score Winners for May, it should have been Margaret Gosper & Sandy McDonald. The Points score for June was won by Jeanette Wheeldon.
If any of the equipment has been taken from the Canowindra Bowling Club kitchen by mistake, would you please return to the Club. At our monthly meeting held on 18th July, Radka Tatterson offered to be the Assistant Secretary, thank you Radka.
Our sincere sympathy is extended to Pauline Carroll and family on the death of Allan on Sunday 16th July. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.