CROSS PLAYERS CONQUER TEXAS
The Southern Cross Bowls Club was well represented in Texas on Sunday at Open Fours Carnival.
Cameron Wilson and Wayne Foster from the Cross partnered with Julie and Mark Lister from Tannymorel to win the Carnival. The Cross also provided the entire team of runner’s up – Dave Scotney, Clark Davidson, Barry Ziebell and Kim Hankinson.
Meanwhile back at the Cross, Kev Mooney and Roger Cavanagh were the winners of the Social Bowls. Some of the excuses heard during play included … getting used to the new bowls, playing with his old bowls; not enough to drink; wrong shoes and not his day.
Very unusual no-one blamed the wind. The rain, heat or the cold, couldn’t be blamed either There were some good bowls played and I’m told perfection on the green is seldom achieved but chased by many.
The Yowie, Cameron Wilson will be kicking himself that he wasn’t at the club as his number rolled out in the lucky members draw. The good news is that the Jackpot now stands at $50.
Today, Thursday (10/11) the club is holding a Special General Meeting at the club to discuss and vote on amalgamation. The meeting starts at 6pm and all members are encouraged to come along and have their say.
There will be no Social Bowls at the Club this weekend. The club is closed for a private party on Saturday and the Warwick East are holding their Carnival on Sunday.
A reminder that for barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
If you would like further information regarding the club or upcoming events please contact the Secretary via email If you are interested in booking a function please contact Patrick Ph: 0409 616 163. You can also follow the Club on Facebook.
TRIPLES CANCELLATON DISAPPOINTING
Weather once again was the cause of much disappointment at the Warwick Bowls Club last week when the popular Monthly Triples competition was cancelled due to more wet weather.
Social Bowls did go ahead on Saturday. Richard Tartan and Max Balfour scored a 20-12 win over opponents Michael Dungey and Tim Gallagher.
Pamela Kerr, Percy Cutmore and Craig Thurgate played Ann Whitfield, Gary Cooper and Bill Lee and won the game 19-13. In the pairs David ter Hedde and John Ruhle scored a one shot win over Faye Flint and Edwin Welsh. The final score 17-16.
Looking ahead in November
Sat 12: Social Bowls
Wed 16: KFC Sponsored bowls
Thur 17: Warwick Bowls club Christmas Party
Sat 19: Social
Wed 23: Social
Sat. 26: Social
Wed 30: KFC Sponsored bowls.
To play on Wednesday’s names must be submitted between 8am and 8.30am; play begins at 9am.
For Saturday games name are required should be submitted between 12noon and 12.30pm with play starting at 1pm. Alternatively place your name on the outside Notice Board at the club. Visitors are most welcome to join members on both days.
A reminder to all members that the Club’s Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, 17th November at the Condamine Sports Club in Palmerin Street. 5.30 for 6.pm. For booking and catering purposes numbers are required ASAP. If you are planning to attend, please add your name/s to the Christmas Poster on the Notice Board or call the club on the above playing days after midday.
Why not consider the Warwick Bowls Club when you are planning your next function. Centrally located in Leslie Park the club is an ideal venue. Please call Trevor (0417 006 745) or Max (0418 341 982) to book your function or make an appointment to inspect the facilities.
NIGHT BOWLS AT CLIFTON
The night bowls competition at the Clifton Bowls Club continued on Thursday evening (3/11). Untouchables scored a 16-7 win over Rock n Bowler. Aw Gees had a comprehensive win over Daley Rural, winning 20- 6. The Bowling Stones also scored a comfortable win over Unsalted Peanuts. The score 15-4. In a closer game, Contractors defeated Holey Rollers 16-13.
The winner of winners was Team Aww Gees. The winners of losers Rock n Bowlers.
Only one game of Social bowls was played last Saturday and resulted in a big win for J Cochrane, A Imhoff and L Smith who defeated G Jago, G Knights and D Smith 26 – 5.
Night bowls continue tonight (Thursday 10/11). Teams should be at the club by 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.
This Saturday organisers are hoping for a good roll up for the – Weier Boys Day. Please submit names by 11.30pm and be ready to begin play at noon.
It is a casual dress day, and a BBQ will follow play. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and the theme for the day is “Bright Colours”.
The following Saturday (19/11) is a competition Triples day with play beginning at 1pm.
A reminder that there is a Committee meeting scheduled for Monday 14th November at 7pm.
This Friday the bar at the club opens at 5pm and meals are available from 6pm. Booking can be made by calling Julie on 0402 029 263. Karaoke kicks off at 7.30pm
The Member’s Jackpot was not won last week, and this week sits at $40.
The Clifton Bowls club can be hired for private functions for full details call Necia on 0438 973 707.
STANTHORPE CROQUET NEWS
This past week Stanthorpe Croquet players were fortunate to be able to get on the court for two of the Croquet disciplines.
On Wednesday (2/11) a smaller than usual group braved the conditions to play Golf Croquet. Bev Sullivan played very well in her game against the pairing of Di Wren and Kathy Hopgood. Playing a solo hand Sullivan scored a hole-in-one but was narrowly beaten 11-9 by her opponents. In the second game it was Hopgood who played solo. Wren and Sullivan combined beautifully to win the game 13-9.
On Friday (5/11) the conditions were still not ideal but a group of six played a series of Gateball games.
Les Williams, Sharyn Roser and Cathy Fox won the toss and elected to play White balls in the opening two games against on Jenny Tunbridge, Joy Newman and Michael Fox (Reds).
Newman played very well in the opening game. She sparked a long ball for an Agari and her accurate shooting throughout the game helped her Red team to a good 16-10 win. Cathy Fox also played well. She scored hoop two with a long spark and was also very accurate throughout the game.
In game two the Red team once again proved too strong. Tunbridge and Michael Fox were both shooting and scoring with deadly accuracy. Newman also played very well. The White team did themselves no favours making some tactical errors as the Red team scored another win. The score 14-7. Michael Fox helped himself to an Agari.
In the final two games, Tunbridge, Newman and Heather Widderick played the White balls while Williams, Roser and Cathy Fox hoped for better luck playing Red balls.
Early in game the Reds took control of hoop three and played very well. At the end of the game the scores were nine all. The win eventually went to the White team after a countback.
In game four, Newman and Tunbridge were again playing their long shots with extreme accuracy which allowed the White team to seal another win – 14-7 with one Agari.
GOLF CROQUET ONLY IN WARWICK
Weather conditions once again impacted Croquet games in Warwick. Only the Golf Croquet group saw any action on the lawn last week. Barb Morrison was the only player in the group to score a Hole in One during the games – congratulations well played.
Marian Cirson and Joyce Mahony (7) v Rhyl Dearden and Carol Ryan (4)
Sue Stanley Harris and Dani Logan (7) v Lil Henricks and Maree Windle (6)
Barb Morrison and Beth Schottelius (7) v Robyn Luck and Meredith Thornton (4)
Joyce Mahony and Lil Henricks (7) v Beth Schottelius and Carol Ryan (4)
Rhyl Dearden (7) – Meredith Thornton (4) – Robyn Luck (4)
Marian Cirson and Sue Stanley-Harris (7) v Barb Morrison and Maree Windle (4)
Maree Windle and Marian Cirson (7) v Barb Morrison and Rhyl Dearden (4)
Beth Schottelius and Robyn Luck (7) v Sue Stanley-Harris and Meredith Thornton (5)
Carol Ryan (7) v Joyce Mahony (5).
SUMMIT MIXED TRIPLES DECIDED
The Summit Bowls Club held the 2022 Club Mixed Bowls Triples last Saturday. The overcast and very windy conditions made it uncomfortable on the green and play tricky.
In the first Semi Final played Saturday morning Barry Murphy, Gaye Wilmot and Adrian Jackson played Sylean Fairley, Keith Mungall and Frank Taylor.
Frank’s team were hot out of the blocks and held a 13-nil lead after six ends.
Adrian Jackson’s team fought their way back into the game to trail 13-11 after twelve ends and the game looked to be in the balance.
Taylor’s team regrouped going on to win the game comfortably 25 shots to 12.
In the second Semi Final John Fairley, Pam Moore and Jamie Zamprogno played Margaret Harvey, Paul Zamprogno and Peter Ayerst.
The game was an arm wrestle in the early stages and after 10 ends the scores were locked at six all.
From this point, Peter Ayerst and his team gained momentum and went on to win the game 17-12.
The Final between Sylean Fairley, Keith Mungall and Frank Taylor played Margaret Harvey, Paul Zamprogno and Peter Ayerst was played on Saturday afternoon.
Ayerst’s team began well and after 12 ends led 11-6. Frank Taylor and his team fought back and after 17 ends they had taken a 16-12 advantage.
Their opponents attempted to mount a comeback, but Taylor’s team went on to win 17-15 in an entertaining game.
The winners of the 2022 Summit Bowls club Mixed Two Bowl Triples Sylean Fairley, Keith Mungall and Frank Taylor
There were also several Social games played during the afternoon.
In the Social Triples Pam Moore, John Fairley and Ray Spiller scored a comprehensive 17 to 6 over Eddie Zanatta, Barry Murphy and Brian Brown.
Two games of three bowl pairs were also played. Mary Zanatta and Rod Newlands defeated Rod Crome and Jamie Zamprogno 18 to 14. On another rink John Graham and Zel Zamprogno scored a comfortable 19 – 5 win over Glen Preston and Adrian Jackson.
Nominations for the Summit Club Men’s Two Bowl Triples Championship close on Tuesday 15th November. There is a nomination sheet on the blackboard at the Club. This championship is a club selected event and will be played on Saturday 19th November.
A reminder to all members that the Summit Bowls Club AGM is scheduled for 10am Sunday 20th November. Nominations for positions are on the Members Notice Board.
A date to play the recently washed-out Open Fours Apple Blossom Carnival has been announced and the rescheduled Carnival will now be played on Saturday 4th December.
Team nominations for this event are now open. To nominate your team, contact either Games Director Peter on 0429 201 031 or Club Secretary Maree on 0438 642 527 alternatively email thesummitbowls@bigpond.com
PROGRAMME:
Sat 12 November – Social Bowls
Tue 15 November – Turkey Triples
Sat 19 November – The Summit Club Men’s Two Bowl Triples Championship
Sun 20 November – The Summit Bowls Club Annual General Meeting at 10am
GREEN IN GREAT SHAPE
Despite the recent rain the green at the Warwick East Bowls club presented in great shape for the club’s monthly triples competition last Thursday. The winners were Phil Wagner, Linda Hartley and Kaye Bloomfield. The runners-up, the team of Kim Hankinson, Wayne Foster and Julie Foster.
On Saturday social games of mixed pairs and triples were played. The overall winner was Peter Dipplesman and the runner-up Peter Ridgewell. The attempt at the jackpot was again unsuccessful.
The meeting to vote on the proposed amalgamation of the three Warwick Bowls clubs will be held at Warwick East at midday on Saturday. This is an extremely important meeting the outcome of which will have a big impact on the future of bowls in the area. Organisers are hoping for an excellent attendance.
There is no social bowls scheduled for Saturday as following the meeting the club is holding a working bee to prepare the club for the November carnival the next day. Play begins at 9am on Sunday and there will be morning tea being available from 8.30 am. Sixteen teams have nominated for the Carnival. The green will be in top condition, and it should be an excellent day. Organisers and players have fingers crossed that the weather is kind.
Mixed social bowls resume on Saturday 19 November.
