It was great to see the completion of so many competition games on the weekend. In the O’Brien Cup game Tony and Ben proved too strong for Harry and Jack 26/13. Draw bowls was the highlight of the game. In consistency games were the following results: Brad had a solid win over Leanne 151/102, Michael had a good win over newcomer Jamis Grant 151/139, Crowey had a comfortable win over Cristy 155/115 and John Cousin, new to competition game had a great start to the season defeating Nigel 151/119. Thanks to all the markers on Sunday.
On Saturday, the zone 4 reserve fours were played. Mathew, Barney,Tony and Ben had a comfortable win 30/4 over an Orange Country Club team in the morning.
In the other game of the morning, it was a tense battle with the Orange City team winning 18/17 over Roger, Crowey, Phill and Brad. The game could have gone either way. In the final in the afternoon the Orange City team scraped home 17/16 in a tight game. Mathew, Barney, Tony and Ben held game on the final end and the skipper for Orange killed the concluding end, which saw the Orange City team gain 3 shots to win the match. It was a great day of bowls and thanks for Zone 4 for entrusting Canowindra to host the event.
Games for this weekend are as follows:
Saturday social bowls for those not playing competition at 2pm.
Saturday – O’Brien Cup
• Phil and Margo V Bob Cann and Mitch McAlister 12pm
• Dool and Leanne V Roger and Eryn 1pm
• Marc and Garry V Crowey and Cristy 1pm
Saturday – Consistency Singles
• Tony V Greg marker Brad 1pm
Sunday – Major Triples
• Dool, Westy, Peter V Brent, Phil and Brad 1pm
• Harry, Jack and Cristy V Tot, Michael and Crock Sub 1pm
Consistency Singles
• Ben V Bob Cann marker Roger 1pm
O’Brien Cup
• Barney and Toby V Teddy and Jamie Grant.
Don’t forget Thursday afternoon social bowls at 2pm. The jackpot was won last week, congratulations to the winners.
The Badge draws for this week are Wednesday $500, Friday $600 and Sunday $200. Get your membership renewed as the badge draws for renewal numbers apply on or after the 1st August 2024