Parkes Bowling and Sports Club News
By Col Miller
Social bowls on Thursday had 22 bowlers take to the green in the high winds.
On rink 15 Col Woods, Robbie Hill and Mike Valentine had a good win over Jim Blake, Bob Freeman and Tony Riordan 18 to 11.
Rink 16 Graham Davis and Col Mudie had a walk over on John Carr and Ian Simpson 33 to 7, should have been a steward’s inquiry on this one!
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Rink 17 Steve Parker and Mick Simpson just got home over Brian Townsend and Warren Bevan 17 to 15.
Rink 18 Ron Hornery and Col Hayward had a win over Ray Jones and Rob Irving 19 to 13.
Rink 19 Graham Dixon and Gary McPhee had a good day against Mick Glasheen and Rob Tinker 28 to 9.
Social bowls on Saturday 26 bowlers had a great day.
Rink 15 Ron Hornery, Bob Freeman and Geoff Freeman had a win over Arron Markham, Noel Johnstone and Guy Ellery 21 to 17.
Rod Ford and Mick Simpson and a big win over Donna Day and Gary McPhee 29 to 13.
Mike Valentine and Darren Cassidy had a win over Col Woods and John Wright 25 to 15.
Rink 18 Mal Porter and Daryl McKellar stormed home against Col Hayward and Dave Reilly 25 to 15.
Rink 19 Ray Jones and Col Mudie had a strong game against Jim Blake and John Ward winning 26 to 16.
Rink 20 Phil Moran and John Wright had a one-shot win over Mal Porter and John Ward 19 to 18.
The lucky rink will start this week at $130.00 and the Badge Draw is $2,200 which is drawn each Friday night.
Also don’t forget to put your name in for the Prestige Triples entries close on November 14.
The Eddie McPhee Day is on November 24 and is open to everyone, with mufti dress. Just come and have a great day of bowls. Nominations close November 17.
Railway Bowls News
By Paul Lewin
Hello Bowlers
A massive 34 players turned out for Social Bowls on Wednesday, October 30.
Winners were Sue White, Paul Kirwan and Phil Barnard winning 16+12. Runners Up were Peter Hope and Dawn Parker winning 16+11. Third Place went to Lea Tanks, Rob Hill and Bruce Jones winning 15+7.
Marble 9 came out and the Margins were 2, 5, 7, 10, 11 & 12. The Jackpot this week is $454.00.
Another 16 keen Social Bowlers played on Saturday, November 2.
Winners were Rob Hill and Dave Littlewood winning 17+19. Runners Up were Marryann Watson and George Greenhalgh winning 16+1.
Club Championships
In the Major Singles Luke Ramsay played Joey Van Opynen. It’s 3 all after 4 ends. Joey kicks out to a 9-5 lead after 9 ends, out to 18-9 after 15 ends and went on to win the game comfortably 25-13.
In more Major Singles action Dave Ford played Junior Thorne. It’s 5 all after 6 ends. Junior leads 12-7 after 11. Dave gets back to 14-13 down after 16 ends. Junior closed the game out strongly, winning 25-15.
The much anticipated match up of Ray Griffith and Tony Bright was up next in the Major Singles. Three all early, 9 all after 8 ends and 11 all after 10 ends, this game didn’t disappoint. Brighty started to sneak out to a little lead at 17-12 after 13 ends. Griffo fights back but Brighty goes on with it and wins 25-15.
The Major Singles games kept coming with Neil Stronach playing Mick Dunn.
With a bit of too and fro early it’s 5 all after 7 ends. Dunny levels out with a 13-5 lead after 13 ends and 16-8 after 17 ends. Neil fires up and it’s 16 all after 21 ends and Neil goes on with it winning 25-20.
In the Minor Singles Alan Curteis played Peter White. Alan led 7-3 after 7 and 11-6 after 11 ends. Pete hits the lead 13-12 after 15 ends and Pete goes on with it winning 25-17.
In the Major Pairs Stevie Torrens and John Corcoran played Mick Hackett and Frank Van Opynen. Mick and Frank got themselves out to a 12-4 lead after 11 ends. Stevie and Corco got it back to down 14-13 after 17 ends but Mick and Frank went on with it to win the game 20-14.
In more Major Pairs games Pauline Currey and Nev Kirwan played Peter Job and Peter Creith. Pauline and Nev led 4-1 after 4 ends. Joby and Pete led 12-4 after 10 ends. Joby and Pete kept it going to lead 20-10 after 16 ends and went on to win 29-15.
The Major Pairs games continued with Paul Kirwan and Chris Harrison playing Shane Hodge and John Chew. Shane and Chewy led 15-1 after 10 ends, then 20-5 after 16 ends and the game was called early at 23-5 to Shane and Chewy.
State Mixed Pairs
Phil Barnard and Danielle Thompson won our section of the State Mixed Pairs Qualifying round after defeating Ash Kirwan and Paul Kirwan in the Final on Sunday.
They now head to the State Championships in Ballina in April 2025. How Good! Let’s Go!
Mid West Region Pairs
The Qualifying rounds of the Mid West Region Pairs are on this weekend with teams representing the club in the Reserve Pairs at Condobolin and the Open State Pairs at Parkes Town Club. We wish everyone the best of luck, with the finals on at our club next weekend.
Mid West Region Singles
Nomination sheets are on the board in the club. If you have any questions please see Lewi. Nominations close Sunday 17th November.
This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, November 6 at 1pm.
Social Bowls on Saturday, November 9 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 placed its bets on the Melbourne Cup.
Might and Power - Onesmoothoporator
Archer - Sea King
Makybe Diva - Zardozi
Subzero - The Map
In the Club on Friday, November 8 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($250.00), Joker Draw ($2,350.00) and the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm.
See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!
Parkes B & S C Women’s Bowls
Last week’s jump out put the fillies in fine fettle for Cup Day! There were, however, several scratchings, as the warmer weather and recent wild winds brought on the “hay” fever.
The track was firmer and drier - just needed a roll by our volunteers at Ground Control.
24 runners paced it out for two hours during morning gallops.
A couple of maidens ran off the track at times and several starters headed straight into the sand for a roll. There were no surprises as the favourites shared the victories, but every runner headed straight to the bar at Warp Speed after the gallops!
Dev, we put our Trust In You to produce a delicious lunch and it was Just Fine! Thanks!
Mick, behind the bar, showed he was Ones mooth operator!
Sweeps, bets, mystery trifectas saw a few people collecting Buckaroos. A great day all round!
Twilight Bowls has begun. Teams of three, 6.30 pm start, sausage sizzle, relaxed atmosphere – it could be YOUR new Thursday night’s Choice for a social activity!
Minor Pairs nominations are open and close after bowls next week. Three teams are already in, please consider!
Nat and Carol play the final of the Minor Singles on Wednesday, watch for the result next week! Good luck girls!
Dates for the diary: The next Trading Table is Christmas Themed on November 26.
Christmas Party shared lunch on Tuesday, December 10. Write your food choice on the list at the club please.
To play social bowls next Tuesday, November 12, call the club, 68621446, at 9 am, with play to start at 10 am. Visitors & interested ladies are always welcome.
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