Railway Bowling Club news

Hello Bowlers

Sincere apologies for not getting the Bowls News done last week. I had a bit on so let’s do a quick recap.

Wednesday, September 16 saw 29 bowlers hit the greens for Social Bowls. Winners were John Corcoran, Peter Creith and John Taylor winning 17+20.

Runners Up were Graham Thomson, Alan Curteis and Dave Johnson winning 17+18.

Third Place went to Troy Thomson, Paul Lewin and Alan Affleck winning 15+6. Marble 12 came out and the Margins were 2, 4, 6, 18 & 20. The Jackpot went to $300.00.

Wednesday, September 25 saw 14 players hit the greens for Social Bowls.

Winners were Gene Rapp and Pauline Currey winning 15+3. Runners Up were Graham Turner and Myra Townsend winning 13+7. Third Place went to Mick Dunn, Dave Littlewood and Rob Hill winning 12+4. Marble 14 came out and the Margins were 3, 4 & 7. The Jackpot this week is $315.00.

We did not have Social Bowls on Saturday, September 14 as we had Pennants Finals and Peak Hill Post Offices Birthday Bowls.

Saturday, September 28 saw 19 bowlers hit the greens for Social Bowls.

Winners were Gene Rapp, Lorraine Baker and Rob Hill winning 18+23. Runners Up were Jake Brown, Alan Affleck and Clive Stibbard winning 15+11.

Club Championships

In the Major Singles Neil Stronach played John Harcus. Stretch won the first 5 ends with a 2, 3, 2, 1 & 1. John gets a single. Stretch a 2 and he leads 11-1. John a single. Stretch a 4. John a 2 & a 3. Stretch a 1, 1 & 3 and leads 20-7 after 14 ends. John a 3. Stretch a 2 and it’s 22-10. John a 1, 4, 1, 1 & 1. Stretch gets a 3 and wins 25-18.

In more Major Singles Jake Brown played Andrew Trotman. Trotty won the first end with a single. Jake a single.

Trott a single and a 3 to lead 5-1 after 4 ends. Jake a single. Trotty a single to lead 6-2. Jake a 3. Trotty a 1, 1, 2, 1, 4 & 3 to extend the lead 18-5 after 13 ends. Jake a single. Trott 3 singles and now leads 21-6 after 17 ends. Jake a 2. Trotty a single and now it’s 22-8 after 19 ends. Jake a 1, 3, 3, 2 & 1 but Trotty closes out the game with a 3 to win 25-18.

In more Major Singles Tony Bright played Pauline Currey. Brighty kicked us off with a 2. Pauline 2 singles. Brighty a single and he leads 3-2. Pauline a single. Brighty a 2, 1, 1 & 3 and he leads 10-3 after 9 ends. Pauline a single. Brighty a 3, 2, 1 & 1 to lead 17-4 after 14. Pauline a 2. Brighty a 1, 1, 2, 1 & a 3 to win the game 25-6.

In more Major Singles Peter White played Peter Job. Joby a single. Whitey a 1, 1, 1 & 1 to lead 4-1 after 5 ends. Joby a single. Whitey a 2. Joby a 1, 1 & 1. Whitey a single and he leads 7-5 after 11. Joby a 2 and it’s 7 all. Whitey a single. Joby a single and it’s 8 all after 14 ends. Whitey a 2. Joby a 3 and he leads 11-10. Whitey a 2, 2, 3, 2 & 1 to take the lead 20-11 after 21. Joby a 1, 1, 3, 1 & 1. Whitey closes out the game with a 3 & a 2 to win 25-18.

In more Major Singles Paul Townsend played Steve Clegg. Paul won the first 2 ends with a 2 & a 3. Cleggy a 2. Paul a 2 to lead 7-2 after 4 ends. Cleggy a 2. Paul a 2 & a single to lead 10-4 after 7. Cleggy kicks into gear with a 2, 3, 2 & 2 to take the lead 13-10 after 11 ends. Paul a single. Cleggy a 2 and leads 15-11 after 13. Paul a single. Cleggy a 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 & 2 to win the game 25-12.

In more Major Singles Benny McNaughton played Brenden Weekes. Benny kicked us off with a 1, 1, 2, 1, 2 & 3 to lead 10 nil after 6 ends. Brenden a single. Benny a single. Brenden a a pair of singles. Benny a 2 and it’s 13-3 after 11 ends. Brenden a single. Benny a 2. Brenden a 3. Benny a pair of singles and it’s 17-7 after 16 ends. Brenden a pair of singles. Benny a 3 & 2 to lead 22-9 after 20. Brenden a single. Benny a 2 & 2 to win the game 25-10.

In more Major Singles Ray Griffith played Ricky Frame. Griffo kicked us off with a 3. Ricky a single. Griffo a 2 & a single to lead 6-1 after 4 ends. Ricky a single. Griffo a 3, 1, 2 & 1 to lead 13-2 after 9. Ricky a single. Griffo a 2. Ricky a pair of singles. Griffo a 2, 4 & 2 and leads 23-5 after 16. Ricky a 1, 3 & 2. Griffo a 1, 3, 1 & 3 to win 25-11.

In more Major Singles Tony Latter played Peter Creith. Pete gets a single. Latts a 2. Pete a pair of singles. Latts a single and a 2 to lead 5-3 after 6 ends. Pete a 2, 2, 2, 2 & 1 to take the lead 12-5 after 11. Latts a single. Pete a 2. Latts a single & a 2. Pete a 4 and it’s 18-9 after 16 ends. Latts a 2, 1 & 1. Pete a 1 & 3 and it’s 22-13 after 21. Latts a 2 & 1. Pete a 2 & 1 to win the game 25-16.

In more Major Singles Nev Kirwan played Shane Hodge. Nev gets a single. Shane a 1, 4 & 2 to lead 7-1 after 4 ends. Nev a 1 & 2. Shane a 1, 3 & 1 to lead 12-4. Nev a 2, 1 & 1. Shane a 1 & 4 and it’s 17-8. Nev a 3. Shane a 2. Nev a 3. Shane a 3 and it’s 22-14 after 18 ends. Nev a single but Shane closes out the game with a 2 & 1 to win 25-15.

In the Minor Singles Mick Dunn played Greg Howlett.

Dunny kicked us off with a 3. Greg hits straight back with a 3. Dunny a 2 and it’s 5-3 after 3 ends. Greg a single and a 3. Dunny a single and a 2 and it’s 8-7. Greg a 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 & 1 to take the lead 17-8 after 14. Dunny a pair of singles. Greg a 2. Dunny a single. Greg a 2, 1, 1 & 1 and it’s 24-11 after 22. Dunny a 2 but Greg was too good picking up a single next end to win 25-13.

In more Minor Singles Brian Smith played Tony Latter. Latts kicked us off with a 2. Brian a 3, 1, 1, 4 & 2 to lead 11-2 after 6 ends. Latts a single. Brian a 2. Latts a 2. Brian a single. Latts a 4. Brian a single and it’s 15-9 after 12 ends. Latts a single. Brian a single. Latts a 1 & a 3. Brian a single and it’s 17-14 after 17. Latts a 1, 2 & 1 to take the lead 18-17 after 20. Brian a single. Latts a 4 and a single to lead 23-18. Brian a 2 and a single. Latts a single and it’s 24-21 after 26 ends. Brian a single and a 2 and it’s 24 all. Latts grabs a 2 to win 25-24.

In more Minor Singles Blake Strudwick played Steve Clegg. Cleggy kicked us off with a pair of 3’s. Blake a 2. Cleggy a 3, 3 & 2 to lead 14-2 after 6 ends. Blake a 2. Cleggy a single. Blake a 4. Cleggy a 1, 1 & 2 to lead 19-8 after 12. Blake a 2. Cleggy a 3 and leads 22-10 after 14. Blake a 4. Cleggy a single and it’s 23-14 after 16. Blake a 2, 2, 1, 2 & 1 and its 23 all after 21 ends.

Cleggy held his cool and closes out the game with a couple of singles to win 25-23.

In more Minor Singles Myra Townsend played Cody Hando. Cody kicked us off with a 1, 1 & 1. Mighty a 2. Cody a single and it’s 4-2 after 5 ends. Mighty a single. Cody a 1, 3 & 1 and it’s 9-3 after 9. Mighty a 1, 1 & 2. Cody a 2. Mighty a single. Cody a 1 & 1 and it’s 13-8 after 16 ends. Mighty a 1 & 1. Cody a 1 & 3 and it’s 17-10. Mighty a 3, 1 & 3 and it’s 7 all after 23 ends. Cody a 1, 1 & 1 to lead 20-17. Mighty a 2, 1, 1, 2 & 1 to take the lead for the first time 24-20.

Cody a 2 but Might finishes it off with a 2 to win 25-22.

In more Minor Singles Shane Hodge played Toby Tanks. Tanksy a single. Shane a pair of singles. Tanksy a 2, 2, 1, 2, 1 & 2 to lead 11-2 after 9 ends. Shane a single. Tanksy a 1, 1 & 1 and it’s 14-3 after 13. Shane a 2. Tanksy a 3, 2, 3 & 1 and its 23-5 after 18. Shane a 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 & 1. Tanksy a 2 and he wins the game 25-13.

Men’s Pennants

Our strong Division 3 side proved too good for Dubbo City winning 10 nil in Round 1 of the Pennants Finals at Cowra last weekend and in Round 3 only had to win one rink off Wallerawang and they did, with Team Bright coming from behind to win their rink is spectacular fashion. They are now off to State in March 2025.

Unfortunately our Division 4 side were beaten by a Lithgow City side 10 nil, however managed to take care of Caragabal but fell short in the overall standings and Caragabal are off to state in March 2025.

Champagne Triples

The $23,000.00 Parkes Services Club Champagne Triples entries are filling quickly, so get your teams sorted to secure your spot in this Tier 3 Ranking event. Contact Lewi for more information. Calcutta on Friday, October 11 from 6pm, followed by an open draw with the bowls action underway Saturday morning at 8:30am.

Region Triples

The nominations for all disciplines of the Region Triples (Zone Triples) close on Sunday, October 6 and are to be played on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 at the various locations. Please get your teams sorted and on the board. If you require any assistance please let me know.

This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 2 at 1pm and Social Bowls Saturday, October 5 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. With no tournaments scheduled this weekend it would be adventurous to get some championship games played.

Punters Club

The Quickshine Punters Club kicks off this Saturday 5th October, with lots of options for people to enjoys some bets and banter. See the sheet on the board for details and get in Quick this won’t be to Chamois. Not all bets will win but none of them will suck like Quickshines vacuums.

In the Club on Friday, October 4 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($1,050.00), Joker Draw ($1,700.00) and the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm.

See you at the Railway! Toot Toot