Noosa Heads Bowls Club
THERE has been a long-standing rivalry between local bowls clubs Noosa Heads and Tewantin-Noosa dating back some 40 years and the latest chance to square off occurred on Saturday when they were drawn to play each other in the final round of this year’s Super Challenge. The soon to close NHBC men scored on three rinks to win the day 9 points to 1. Our ladies took 8 points, winning on aggregate, with the triples again posting a big margin. Meantime in the Bronze Section 8 our men went down two rinks to three at home to Scarborough.
Winners on Tuesday men’s pairs day were Bob King and John-Paul Sengers with Bill Roberts and Stewart Black topping the one-game winners list.
Ladies triples on Wednesday went to Gill Macdonald, Juleen Mayze and Lis Thomson.
Friday jackpot pairs winners were David Nichol and George Clough with Paul Baker and John Boyle winners of the first round losers section.
Saturday went to the hyphened pair of John-Paul Sengers and John Chaning-Pearce.
Winning through to the final of the ladies’ pairs championship, to be played this week, were Jenny Bowie and Sharyn Briggs who will tackle Cath Haddock and Sophie Gale.
Preparations are being made for a special benefit day for popular bowler and greenkeeper Garyth
Williams, who has been undergoing extensive medical treatment. The date has been set for Saturday 18 April, and already some great items (bowls, shirts and bags) have been donated as prizes.
– The Chalker
POMONA BOWLS
On Wednesday we had a good roll up for our Neilsen’s sponsored three-bowl triples event. Winners of the day were Elizabeth Dewhirst, Keith Muir and Bettina Winkler. Runners-up were Jill Mita, Jocelyn Rabjohns and Veronis O’Connor.
Friday twilight bowls had quite a few close games, however winners were Jim Farr and Charlie Dewhirst and runners-up Sheena Millar and Frank Long. The jackpot carries over to Friday 20 March, when it must be won on the night – so make sure you put your names on the board.
In the Saturday Super Challenge against Maroochydore at their home ground, our boys went down 1-4 and are now out of the finals play-off. The best game of the match was watching Mel Hobbins in the singles defeat the Maroochy player and all with a stiff back and many aches and pains. Good one Mel!
Men’s A Grade singles championships played on Sunday, first round results: Bill Alford defeated Jim O’Donnell; in a very close match Walter Horn defeated Patrick Gray-Spence; Charlie Dewhirst defeated Garry Mitchell and Keith Muir defeated Jim Farr. Two of the second round games were played resulting in wins to Bill Alford over Russell Murray and Mel Hobbins (the tenacious terrier) over Darryl Millar (determined to win) by just two points. The pair were neck and neck for most of the game, and on the second-last end Mel was leading 24-23. Last end and Mel – not to be denied the win – sat his first bowl on the jack where it stayed put even with Darryl very determined to knock it away. Game, set and match – Mel winning by two points. Second round games to be played next Saturday with finals scheduled for Saturday 28 March.
– Kitty and Jack
Cooroy Bowls
Another full week of bowling saw many happy bowlers on the green. Tuesday pairs winners were Geoff Green and new member John Ison with +18. Ann Lerch and Gale Duffield had a +5 to be runners-up. Julie Ainscough, Maureen Bottomley and Terence Charles were the winners in the triples with +22.
The monthly sponsor’s day was down on numbers this month but good competition was displayed nevertheless. Walter Horn and Russell Butler were overall winners. Les James and Ray McComb were runners-up. First round winners were Geoff Green and Lester Krosch while John Mohr and Ann Lerch were second round winners.
The JeLS are the only undefeated team in the High Rollers after fellow leaders the TAG Team were closely beaten by Night Owls. The other close game was between Eumundi Boys and 101s. 101s were the victors by two points. Royal Flush, who were down one player and had a substitute, had a very close tussle against Rob & Co. The latter team were the eventual winners.
The ladies teams in the Hinterland Challenge had very close finishes against Palmwoods on Saturday. The teams were lying equal second place in the competition but Palmwoods were too strong winning by five points in both the pairs and the triples. There are two more rounds to go.
– Julie Ainscough
TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS
Ladies championship pairs final will be Thursday 19 March, at 1pm. The finalists are Kerry Wilson (sub Mary Williams)/Jennie Smith and Nat McAully/Pam Styles.
Tuesday ladies nominated triples: Winners were Bev Dickinson, Eric Bolesworth and Claire Anderson (2 wins + 11 ends). Runners-up were Gloria Nunn, Noel Ruff and Georgina Milligan (1+8).
Wednesday men’s pairs: Winners were Alex Williamson and Ron Evans (2+24). Runners-up were Arnie Ping and Alan Brookes (1+13) The Jackpot of $219.50 was not won and carries over.
Thursday night’s twilight (6-9) open pairs: Winners were Peter and Van Vignon. Runners-up were Robyn McAnelly and Troy Rowley (sub Sally Everett).
Friendly Friday open triples: Winners were Lyndal Hughes, Len Saunderson and Gary Hughes. Runners-up were John Hay, Judy Diggle and Bob Grott. Jackpot $148.50 was not won and carries over.
Super Challenge: Last week our men’s Silver won against Pacific Paradise, the Silver ladies had a win against Bribie Island. This weekend’s results, against Albert were unknown at the time of publication. Our Bronze men and ladies both lost against Noosa Heads in a local derby.
Happy St Patrick’s Day to our Irish and Irish descendants out there.
– Green Master
