Parkes Bowling and Sports Club News.
By Col Miller
On Thursday 28 social bowlers played under clear sunny skies.
Rink 15 Bernie Mitchell, Greg Davies and Warren Bevan had a solid win over Martin Tighe, Bob Freeman and John Wright 21 to 13.
Rink 16 Ron Hornery, Mal Porter and John Corcoran had a win over John Carr, Jim Blake and Geoff Freeman 21 to 17.
Rink 17 Rob Irving and Brian Townsend had a hard-fought win over Al Affleck and Ian Simpson 19 to 16.
Rink 18 Mike Valentine and Col Hayward had a close win over Graham Dixon and Col Mudie 27 to 23.
Rink 19 Rob Tinker and Daryl McKellar took an easy win over Col Woods and John Ward 30 to 20. Rink 20 Ray Jones and Tony Riordan has a close win over Noel Johnstone and Gary McPhee 22 to 17.
Saturday was a big day for bowls first social bowls 18 bowlers took to the green.
Rink 15 Ron Hornery, Phil Moran and Ray Jones had a clear win over Mal Porter, Bob Freeman and Col Mudie 24 to 15.
Rink 19 Noel Johnstone and Mick Simpson has a good win over Graham Dixon and Dave Reilly 20 to 10.
Rink 20 Rod Ford and Col Hayward had a big win over Arthur Corbett and John Ward 23 to 11.
Rink 21 Jo Simpson and Rob Irving managed a solid win over John Carr and Geoff Freeman 18 to 10.
Saturday there were three big games of the major fours.
Rink 14 Peter McPhee, Daryl McKellar, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went took on Wilbur Harris, Mick Simpson, Steve Turner and Guy Ellery.
It was an even match up until the 15th end with the score Went 13, Ellery 12 but from then on Went’s team powered home to win 27 to 12.
Rink 17 Jack Townsend, Joe Davies, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan challenged Ethan Lacey, Rob Lacey, Steve Ryan and Tony Riordan.
The game was a battle from start to finish with the scores being 12 all on the 11th end.
The Fitzalan team managed to sneak home winning 20 to 17.
On rink 18 a game that should have been a lot closer Brian Townsend, Ian Simpson, Gary McPhee and John Wright had a good win over Greg Townsend, Warrick Parker, Matt Parker and Baldy Frame 23 to 13.
To finish the Major Fours two games were played on Sunday. In the draw Mick Went’s team went straight into the final.
The Semi Final was played between Joe Davies, Jock Townsend, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan and Brian Townsend, Ian Simpson, Gary McPhee and John Wright.
Wright’s team could not reproduce Saturday’s good form and went down to the Fitzalan team 25 to 14.
That brought two top teams to fight out the Final. Joe Davies, Jock Townsend, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan went up against Peter McPhee, Daryl McKellar, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went.
What an epic encounter the game was 6 all in the 9th, 7 all in the 11th the teams were then locked 14 all in the 19th.
The final score Fitzalan’s team 18 to Went’s 16.
Other news the Major Singles close on November 4 so get your names in. The Prestige Triples is on November 16 and 17 entry fee $80 per player nominations close November 14.
The Eddie McPhee is on November 24, turn around triples, mufti dress with
morning tea and lunch provided. Entries close November 17 so come along and have a great day. Everyone is welcome.
Parkes B & S C Women’s Bowls
A week out from the Cup and the local fillies were set for their final jump out before the big day.
Numbers were up, the day perfect, track set for record-breaking sprints! Thanks Brett n Col, busy repairing the track after the weekend meet!
Main event today, the Minor Singles Hurdle, had Oh Carol up against Logical Lynnie.
The latter mare missed the start and found herself several lengths behind. With every jump, Oh Carol surged 3 or 4 paces further ahead, the race was over by the halfway mark. Lieutenant Liz kept a tight rein on their antics.
Oh Carol will be freshened when she meets Nifty Nat in the Group One final!
Handicapper, Krackpot Kimmy, earned her stripe today, with every race resulting in a photo finish.
A field of six contested the Bushman’s Bash Handicap over 18 furlongs. Swampy Sue was ably supported by Flighty Fran & Valmai’s Venture, each of them nosing ahead at some stage of the race. Betsy’s Blaze, Jammin Jan and Born-to-sing Brenda were in the mix, but were staring at tails the whole race, going down by a nostril, 15 – 14.
Another field of six, in the Not-Quite-A-Maiden Plate, had Michelle’s Magic, Meadow Lea and Cherie Amour swapping the lead with Lilly Pilly, Crimson Rose and Lorraine’s Liability as the race progressed.
Neither stable would surrender the prize, a lucky 3 at the 16-furlong peg by Cherie Amour’s group being the crux of their win, again by a short nose, 14 – 13.
The 13-furlong Goodbye-October Stakes was also a close photo finish. MaBelle Nell, Gwenda’s Gold, Kodak Kay and Jackpot Joannie grouped tightly, allowing no space for Frances’ Folly, Agent Ann & Mevrouw Marja to find a way through.
In the straight, the latter group made some ground, the post came too quickly, they lost by a nostril hair, 11 – 10.
A few curious stayers, out for a spell, watched from over the fence. Modest Maureen, Rhona’s Resilience and Mezzmerising took a break from the stables to rate the gallops.
Next Tuesday, November 5, will see our club rockin’! Come along for mufti bowls at 10 am, two-course lunch and ALL the fun of the Melbourne Cup, building up to the race at 3 pm. Names at the bar - ASAP.
Social bowls recommence on Tuesday, November 12.
Meadow Lea
Railway Bowling Club
By Paul Lewin
Hello Bowlers
We had 32 players for Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 23.
Winners were Dave Littlewood and Rob Clegg winning 17+14. Runners Up were Wally Grant, Ray Griffith and Mick Furney winning 15+16. Third place went to Gene Rapp, Dave Ford and Danielle Thomson winning 15+10. Margins were 1, 1, 7, 10, 14 & 16. Marble 28 came out and the Jackpot this weekend week is $420.00.
Another 24 players for Social Bowls on Saturday, October 26.
Winners were Danielle Thomson, Mick Dunn and Gene Rapp winning 18+19. Runners Up were Junior Thorne, Graham Thomson and John Chew winning 18+16. Third Place went to Janelle Thompson, Phil Barnard and Steve Parker winning 14+1.
Club Championships
In the Major Singles we had Peter White play Goerge Greenhalgh. George started well but Pete was too strong running away 25-7.
In more Major Singles action. Benny McNaughton played Dougie Miller. Benny Mac got out to a 12-4 lead. Then 16-6 before Dougie clawed his way back to come home stronger and win the game 25-23.
In more Major Singles we had Paul Lewin play Graham Thomson. Lewi got up 18-3.
In more Major Singles Paul Kirwan played Dale McGlone. Paul proved too strong winning 25-6.
In more Major Singles action. The great Mick Furney took on the greater Geoff Leonard. Geoff prove to consistent only dropping 9 shots to win 25-9.
In the Minor Singles Ash Kirwan played Helen Clark. Helen got away to a good lead and Ash clawed it back to 22 all before Helen won the game 25-22.
In more Minor Singles action we had a family affair with Nev Kirwan playing his mother Pauline Currey. Nev got out to a 6-2 lead and it took Pauline to the 15th end to get back to 14 all, then she went on with it to win 25-19.
In the Major Pairs we had Pig Phillips and Mark Frances play Dougie Miller and Luke Ramsay. Pig and Mark picked up a 7 early to take a good lead. Dougie and Luke hit back but Pig and Mark got up in a close game 21-20.
In more Major Pairs action we had Ray Griffith and Tony Bright play Dale McGlone and Helen Clark. Griff and Brighty lead 7 nil early. Dale and Helen got back to 14-10 down before Griff and Brighty put some solid ends together to win the game 32-12.
In the Minor Pairs we had Trish Allen and Stevie Torrens play Alan Curteis and Dave Littlewood. It was 8 all after 7 ends and 9 all after 9 ends, then Trish and Stevie kicked away to win the game 30-15.
In the Club Triples we had Cody Hando, Chris Harrison and Andrew Trotman play Toby Tanks, Dave Johnson and Blake Strudwick. Team Trotty got out to a 15-9 lead after 11 ends. Team Strudwick regrouped and got back to 17 all after 19 ends but Team Trotty kicked on to win the game 27-20.
State Mixed Pairs
This weekend we host the Qualifying rounds of the State Mixed Pairs. With several teams representing the club we wish them all the very best. Action kicks off from 9am with breakfast available from 8am.
Mid West Pairs
The Mid West Pairs are on November 9 and 10 across the Region with most of our representatives at either Condobolin or Parkes Town club we wish them all them all the best. The Finals for the Mid West Pairs will be at our club on Sunday, November 17.
Mid West Singles
Nomination sheets are on the board in the club. If you have any questions please see Lewi. Nominations close Sunday November 17.
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 30 at 1pm. Social Bowls on Saturday, November 2 at 1pm. As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club.
For those interested in having a roll at bowls, please note the following. Social Bowls means anyone and everyone is welcome to come have a game.
If it’s your first time this is where you start. Just come to the club on the desired day at least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start times and see one of our dedicated volunteers and we will assist with getting you sorted and some bowls and point you in the right direction.
Social Bowls is competitive without being too serious. Players general use this time as practice. We have some experienced bowlers that are always happy to play with and help new learning bowlers.
Please feel free to call in to the club at anytime to have a chat.
Punters Club
The Quickshine Punters Club has had a couple of collects but we are hoping the next two weeks are all ours.
In the Club on Friday 1st November we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($200.00), Joker Draw ($2,300.00) and the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm.
See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!