In the Ditch
POMONA BOWLS
ON Wednesday, the ladies tried a new concept of “scroungers”. This is a game of drawing to the jack and requires good concentration as the bowl furthest from the jack is removed each end. Played in groups of four, each with four bowls, to win you must be the last person with a bowl on the green. Congratulations to our winner of the day Elizabeth Dewhirst.
Thursday, open handicapped singles was thoroughly enjoyed by the bowlers, who played on a pleasant sunny afternoon. As this is the start of this event any suggestions for improvements or new ideas would be welcome. Current format is three games of 40 minutes. Congratulations to our winner Daryl Millar and runner-up Mel Hobbins.
Friday twilight bowls – and what a beautiful winter afternoon it was on the green. Good bowls, good music and lots of laughter. Winners were Shane Luppi and Rex Goulding (visiting from Victoria), with runners-up Glenn Patterson and Veronis O’Connor. Shane is one of our newer bowlers and is showing great promise and a force to be reckoned with in the future. The jackpot of $80 was won by Gary Cornell and Jim McDougall – well done guys.
Saturday – first round of the second division men’s pennants – away to Tin Can Bay where the team knew they had a hard task against the home advantage. Good steady bowling and driving saw the team led by Trevor Walsh win 19-15. Mel Hobbins team, without the injured Keith Muir, tried desperately but went down 22-19. Bill Alford’s team started slowly, being down 16-1 after eight ends, but managed a great recovery to eventually go down 26-20. Overall a loss by only five points. Great effort by all with another five games to go. Come on Pomona!
On Sunday afternoon, another new format – rotating pairs – was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who played. While the winners of the vouchers were the ladies players of Sharen Foale, Linda McDougall and Maree Hodder. These ladies were on fire and if the game had been skirts v shirts – the skirts would have won hands down. Well done ladies.
– Kitty and Jack
TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS
VISITORS from New Zealand, including a recent in-visit are joining in the fun and managing to take home some prize-money and goodies along with some fond memories.
Saturday open triples winners were L. Woodbury (NZ), A. Wittner and B. Strahl (NZ). The runners-up were J. Davis, J. Woodbury (NZ) and B. Davis.
Open pairs winners were Steve Chandler and Ron Evans. The runners-up were Margaret and Brian Dodd. The jackpots were not won and carry over.
RSL bowls: The winners were Team Hawkesford (+10) and the runners-up were Team Evans (+9).
John Madill’s ladies nominated fours winners were S. Thompson, N. Ruff, J. Emery and G. Milligan. The runners-up were C. Johnston, B. Tolley, N. McAully and V. Reinicke.
Men’s triples winners were P. Goette, B. Lewis and T. Beardsmore. The runners-up were K. Donoghue, P. Chalmers and K. Christie.
Wednesdays men’s pairs/triples: The winners were Les Dunstan, Tony Brown and Bob Schofield (22 points), and the runners-up were Paul Baker, Peter Duxfield and Nev Jones (18 points). The jackpot of $54 was not won and carries over.
Due to the increase in numbers over the past few weeks, thanks to all our visitors (over 120 bowlers), we will be playing two-bowl triples for a few weeks. This will not only assist the games room staff but will benefit our pennant players.
Thursday open pairs winners were Anne and Graham Dorreen. The runners-up were Van and Peter Vignon. The jackpot was not won and carries over.
Friendly Friday triples winners were visitors David Gibbon, Henry and Fay McKinnon (Mornington Peninsula). The runners-up were Tony Taylor, Liz Boucher (visitor) and Irene Land. The jackpot of $388 was won by Teams Winskill and Bebe.
Pennant season results are pending. – Green Master
COOROY COMMUNITY BOWLS
THIS week’s results are as follows:
Tuesday jackpot pairs: Eric (visitor) and Brian Cunnington. Runners up – Lester Krosch/Kerry Knowles. Maureen Bottomley and Irene Aves won the jackpot of $300
Twilight Triples, Thursday evening: X Factor d Galahs 20-8, Royal Flush d Cormorants 16-9, Bee Stings drew Eumundi Boys, Apotukis d Nightowls 15-12, Rough and Revie d Bushrangers 17-6.
If you would like to come along and try barefoot bowls or get some coaching there is someone on the greens Friday afternoon after 2.30pm.
The second round was played for the mens triples with Russell B’s team and Eric Kenzler’s team defeating their respective opponents and will play off in the final next Sunday.
The ladies triples final was played on Sunday with Annabel Wearne, Gwyn Bruce and Margaret Dawson victors over Nancy Duffield, Lynne Hateley-James and Bettina Winkler.
Before the finals, brekky was served by Roley Hassall and helpers with quite a crowd all staying on to watch the bowls, with some bowls being played by those not in the finals.
If you are looking for a club to play bowls you are most welcome to come along and try us out. Call Lynne 0405 131 746, or email cooroycommunitybowls@gmail.com
