Parkes Bowling and Sports Club News
By Col Miller
On Monday afternoon the Major Triples Final was played. Team Joe Davies, Andrew Reynolds and Mark Fitzalan took on Greg Townsend, Mark Dwyer and Mick Went. It was a tight game from start to finish with the Fitzalan team running out winners 24 to 19.
Social bowls on Thursday saw 22 keen bowlers take to the green. Rink 1 Jim Blake and Gary McPhee had a strong win over Steve Parker and Tony Riordan 23 to 15.
Rink 2 Brian Townsend and John Wright had a hard-fought win over Mike Valentine and Martin Tighe 19 to 15.
Rink 3 Graham Davis and John Corcoran scraped home against Ron Hornery and Ray Jones 19 to 18.
Rink 4 Robbie Hill and Steve Ryan had a very narrow win over Warren Bevan and Col Mudie 17 to 16.
Ring 5 a big triples game where Rob Irving, Bob Freeman and Ian Simpson had a win over Rob Tinker Al Affleck and John Ward 18 to 14.
Social bowls on Saturday saw a small group turn up to play as many of our bowlers where away at various events.
Rink 3 John Carr and Jack Townsend had a good win over Jim Blake and Rob Irving.
On Rink 4 Ray Jones and John Ward had an easy win over Phil Moran and Col Mudie 23 to 13.
Rink 5 Graham Dixon, Brian Townsend and Mick Simpson managed to win against Jo Simpson, Bob Freeman and Gary McPhee.
On Saturday we had two teams travel to the Orange Country Club to compete in the Reserve Tripples. This is a knockout competition.
The team of John Wright, Ian Simpson and Bruce Orr were bundled out in the first round.
The team of Tony Riordan, Ethan Lacey and Rob Lacey won their first round but lost the second game.
The team of Daryl McKellar, Mark Dwyer and Mark Fitzalan travelled to Narromine to play in the Senior Tripples but lost in the first round.
Well done to all the players.
The lucky rink is back to $100. And do not forget to come down to the club this Friday night for some good food and the badge draw is at $2000.
PB&SC Women’s Bowls Notes
By Maureen Miler
On a rather warm day on the greens, we had 18 players, 1 marker and a couple of injured spectators with another injured bowler on her way home, get home safely Rhona. Just in case you’re wondering if bowls is a dangerous game, none of these injuries were sustained while playing bowls!
A great entertaining game of minor singles was played last Sunday between Nat Hancock and Janice McMahon. This game was anyone’s until the last 3 ends where Nat survived the heat a little better to win 25/19 a very even and enjoyable game to watch. Today Nell Lynch played Ann Tracy in a minor singles game where some great shots were made. Nell felt the heat but put up a brave effort, but Ann played lovely bowls and won 25/7. We all need to congratulate these players as they have only been bowling for a short time but are willing to have a go in the singles.
A game of fours between Gwenda/Kim, Lynn, Lil & Rose against Betsy, Janice, Marja and Joan, had Rose putting down great bowls to stop team Joan from scoring until the 6th end. Gwenda took over from Kim and borrowed her arm to try and almost went down the green with the bowl as she forgot to let the bowl go! Team Joan ending up with the win. The triples game had Frances/Michelle, Kay and Brenda playing Valmai, Carol and Lorraine. Even though team Brenda started slow, they caught up on the 12th end and finally won a very even game.
The rink draw was 18 with Michelle pressing the button with no joy, Jackpot is now $80. Winners of the 100 club were, Lorraine, Brenda, Michelle and Merilyn.
Minor Pairs are open & close 12th November, get a partner and put your nomination in. The next t minor singles game will be Sunday 27th at 2pm between Carol Reed and Naomi Handcock, came and support these players, should be a close match. Melbourne Cup Day, come and have a game of bowls or just come and enjoy a two-course lunch for $25 and perhaps pick a winner in the sweeps or have a flutter on the TAB. Names for lunch at the bar please.
Our Christmas party will be held on Tuesday 10th December. It will be a shared lunch and fun by all, come and party.
To play social bowls next Tuesday ring the club between 9am to 9.30 am all visitors and new bowlers are always welcome.
Railway Bowling Club News
By Paul Lewin
Hello Bowlers
Wednesday, October 16 saw only 12 keen bowlers with the rain about for Social Bowls. Winners were Rob Hill, Alan Affleck and Steve Parker winning 14+4. Runners Up were Ash Kirwan, Junior Thorne and Ray Griffith winning 13+8. marble 15 came out and the Margins were 4 & 8. The Jackpot this week is $387.00.
Saturday, October 19 saw another 12 Social Bowlers. Winners were Rob Clegg and Steve Parker winning 19+19. Runners Up were George Greenhalgh and Gene Rapp winning 15+8.
Club Championships
In the Minor Singles Steve Clegg played Joey Van Opynen. Cleggy a 3. Joey a 4, 1 & 1 to lead 6-3 after 4 ends. Cleggy a 1. Joey a 1. Cleggy a 3 & 1. Joey a 1 and its 8 all after 9 ends. Cleggy a 1, 3 & 2 to lead 14-10. Joey a 2. Cleggy a 3 and its 17-10 after 14 ends. Joey a 3. Cleggy a 1 and it’s 18-13 after 16. Joey a 3, 2, 4, 1, 1 & 1 to win the game 25-18.
In the Major Pairs we saw Phil Barnard and Paul Lewin play Geoff Leonard and Mike Phillips. Geoff and Mike kicked us off with a 2 & 5 to lead 7 nil after 2 ends. Barn and Lewi a 1. Geoff and Mike a 2 & 1. Barn and Lewi a 2. Geoff and Mike a 2 and its 12-3 after 7 ends. Barn and Lewi a 1. Geoff and Mike a 2 & 1. Barn and Lewi a 3. Geoff and Mike a 1, 2 & 1 and its 19-7 after 14 ends. Barn and Lewi a 5. Geoff and Mike a 1 & 3. Barn and Lewi a 1. Geoff and Mike a 1 and its 24-13 after 19 ends. Barn and Lewi a 2 & 2 but Geoff and Mike were too good winning 24-17.
In more Major Pairs action we had Clive Stibbard and Paul Townsend play Graham Thomson and Graham Cole. The Grahams kicked us off with a 2. Clive and Paul a 1 & 1. The Grahams a 1 & 4 and it’s 7-2 after 5 ends. Clive and Paul a 3. The Grahams a 1 and it’s 8-5 after 7. Clive and Paul a 1 & 1. The Grahams a 2. Clive and Paul a 2 & 3 to take the lead 12-10 after 12 ends. The Grahams a 1 & 2 to take the lead back 13-12 after 14 ends. Clive and Paul a 1, 2, 3, 1, 1, 1 & 1 to win the game 22-13.
In the Minor Pairs we saw Graham Cole and Graham Thomson take on Cody Hando and Andrew Trotman. Cody and Trotty a kicked us off with a 2. The Grahams a 1. Cody and Trotty a 1, 3 & 1 to lead 7-1 after 5 ends. The Grahams a 2. Cody and Trotty a 3. The Grahams a 1, 2 & 1. Cody and Trotty a 1 & 1 and now lead 12-7 after 12 ends. The Grahams a 1. Cody and Trotty a 2 & 1 and it’s 15-8 after 15. The Grahams a 1 & 3. Cody and Trotty a 1, 1, 4 & 1 to win the game 22-12.
Mid West Triples
We had nine teams representing the club in the Mid West Triples Sectional rounds over the weekend. The best performed team was the Phil Barnard, Jim Daley and Benny McNaughton combination defeating Andrew Trotman, Chris Harrison and Geoff Leonard in the Final of the State Men’s discipline.
The Qualifying Final will be at our Club on Saturday, November 16. We wish them the best of luck and good bowling.
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 23 at 1pm. Social Bowls on Saturday 26th October 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 generally 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 cleaned up. Benny got the polishing gel out this week and got a horse to salute the judge. Well done Benny onwards and upwards from here.
In the Club on Friday, October 25 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($150.00), Joker Draw ($2,250.00), the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm and the Parkes Ford & Kia, Daniel’s Auto Group Free Monthly Mega Raffle.
See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!