Parkes Bowling Club news
By Marty Tighe
Twenty-two social Bowlers enjoyed one game of triples and four games of pairs last Thursday.
The triples combination of Rob Irving, Graham Davis and Steve Ryan were too strong for George Bradley, Al Affleck and John Ward, with Team Ryan winning in convincing style by 27 shots to 10.
Mike Valentine returned to top form as a Lead Bowler, as he and Darryl McKellar had all the answers against Geoff Smith and Mick Simpson, who struggled to win just 8 ends. Team McKellar scored 7 shots on the 7th end, followed by two consecutive three shot ends, which opened up a 11-shot margin. Geoff and Mick were not able to run-down this margin, as Mike and Darryl cantered on to win by 25 shots to 14.
Birthday Boy, Rob Tinker led for Warren Bevan in a good game against two veteran Bowlers, and Life Members, Ray Jones and Colin Hayward.
Ray and Colin had the game all but won, after leading all game, bar the last three ends. Ray and Colin led 16 shots to 13 after the 17th end, but forgot to continue to bowl out the remaining ends, as Rob and Warren won each of the remaining ends, to enjoy a come from behind win, by 18 shots to 16 over a stunned Jones and Hayward.
Noel Johnstone and Col Miller didn’t trouble the scorer until 7th end in their pairs game against Bernie Mitchell and John Corcoran, who bounded out of the blocks to lead by 8 shots to nil, after the 6th end.
Bernie and John were never headed all game, although Noel and Colin fought hard to be within just one shot after the 17th end. Bernie and John scored 3 shots on the next end, to put the game to bed, winning by 19 shots to 15 over a very gallant Team Miller.
Arthur ‘King’ Corbett and Geoff Freeman were never in the contest against the wily John Carr and Colin Mudie, but they insisted on keeping bowling until they did get in front!. After the regulation 21 ends, John and Colin had 22 shots on the card against 15 shots for Arthur and Geoff.
Arthur and Geoff somehow persuaded their opponents to keep Bowling, and they didn’t stop until Team Freeman were in front by two shots after the 26th end!
The final score was 25 shots to 23 in favour of Arthur and Geoff, after a taxing 26 ends. Geoff then continued on his rare run of good red-back luck, again picking up the red-back $20 note for the second consecutive time in the 100-club draw, and then added a further $10 win to his wallet, for Marlene!
Saturday Bowls
One game of triples and four games of pairs were played on Saturday in brilliant spring conditions with a liberal dose of hay-fever creating a competitive sneezing competition among the Bowlers.
In the triples game, the bouncy Mousie Wessling added character and personality to the rink when she combined with the Village Mayor Rob Irving and the normally staid Tony Riordan in their game against mighty Mal Porter, returning to the rinks after a winter layoff, Bob Freeman and Mr Personality himself, Wilbur Harris. Team Harris in the end were too strong for Tony, Rob and Mousie, winning the enjoyable game by 25 shots to 19.
John Carr and John Wright were too strong for the normally competitive duo of Mike Valentine and Colin Mudie. The two Johns’ won the game by 19 shots to 9, with the mercy rule being applied after the 18th end.
The closest game of the day featured a one shot win to Phil Moran and Dave Reilly over Steve Turner and Guy Ellery, with a final score of 17 shots to 16.
The scores were level at 9 shots each after the 13th end, however on the next end, the big rig Turner and Guy dropped six shots to their opponents, although Phil and Dave insisted that they actually won six shots!
The big rig does occasionally have numerical issues with his daily Drivers’ work diary, however he can
actually Bowl, and always adds humour and banter to the green, which are essential to an afternoon of social bowls.
Aaron Markham and Darryl McKellar prevailed by an impressive five shots over quality opponents in Ray Jones and Rob Lacey, with team McKellar winning by 25 shots to 20.
Aaron and Mousie are great additions to the Clubs’ Bowling ranks, as they both continue to improve their Bowls as well as providing good spirit and humour with other Bowlers. In this game,
Aaron and the Dazzler led all game from the first end, and despite the scores being level at 16 shots each after the 15th end, they were steady enough to handle the challenge from Ray and Rob, to enjoy a five shot win over Team Lacey.
John Ward sported his new, 11-year old cap, wearing it for the first time last Saturday.
His new old cap had a sparkling debut with its’ wearer in devasting form, as he and Marty Tighe dominated Ethan Lacey and Geoff Smith, to win their game by 25 shots to 14.
After the scores were level on the fourth end, John and Marty put the game out of reach of Ethan and Geoff with three winning consecutive ends, scoring 11 shots.
Ethan and Geoff bowled well on several ends to put pressure on John and Marty, but were too far behind to cause any concern, as John and Marty eased out to a comfortable nine shot win.
The lucky rink jackpot was not won, the jackpot is $130 on Thursday.
All Bowlers are requested to pay their Bowls Membership to the Bar staff by this weekend, please.
The Clubs’ AGM will be held this Sunday, September 29 at 11.00am, all Club Members are encouraged to attend.
Women’s Bowling Club news
By Maureen Miller
Spring has sprung and 18 bowlers, including 5 bowling friends from Forbes, rolled out to enjoy the warm, if very windy day,
Thanks ground control for a very slick green.
Rink 2 had Gwenda, Sue Smith, and Marja playing Nell, Joan and Lorraine.
Team Lorraine started off well but stumbled on the 5th end giving away eight shots, which Lorraine’s team although playing well didn’t quite catch up going down 18-16.
On Rink 4 Rhona, Irene Riley and Betsy played Ann, Sue White and Maureen.
This was a close game which either team could win, although in some of the ends the jack must have had Covid, the excuse being the wind! Team Miller won 16-15.
Rink 6 saw Frances, Elaine and Leslie Dunstan playing Carol, Kay and Sandra Priest.
It was mentioned that one of our senior bowlers, Frances, showed them how bowls should be played.
It was a close game, but Carol’s team got stuck on five but then scored 5 but it wasn’t enough with Elaine’s team winning 14-10.
Having enough of the wind the bowlers retired to the club house to catch up with our visitors and to try and win some loot. The 100 club was first drawn with Leslie, Betsy, Marja, Sandra and Michelle winning money.
Next was the rink draw, number 4 being the lucky rink and Ann was elected to press the button and Ann did the teams proud by landing on the lucky 7. Ann, Sue, Maureen, Rhona, Irene and Betsy went home a little richer.
A beautiful raffle of three prizes was donated by Cherie Frame, thank you Cherie for your generosity. Winners were Elaine, Liz and Rhona.
Thankyou everyone especially our visitors for making the day an enjoyable one.
Minor Singles opened today and will close on October 8.
Singles is a great game so put your name on the board, the more players the better the competition for everyone.
Bowls Table for October Is Liz and Rhona.
To play social bowls ring the club on 6862 1446 between 9-9.30am, play starts 10am. Visitors and new bowlers are always welcome.