A Stanthorpe bowls team has taken out the Southern Cross Triples day held on 28 August.
The team consisting of Brian Brown, Len Girgenti and Gary Trevena travelled to Southern Cross Bowls Club in Warwick and began slowly.
Taking on Warwick East they started slowly but managed to regain their composure in the second half of the game to win comfortably by 22 shots to 11, and also end up with the best margin to win the day and the $300 prize money on offer.
Social Bowls was a little quiet this week with some of the members away for various reasons. Results of the games are as follows.
In a close encounter, Caroline Draper, Lorraine Evans and David Draper (16) defeated Margaret Harvey, Colin Denning and Brian Biddle (15). Sylean Fairley, David Draper and Brian Brown were defeated by the team of Colin Denning, D.Draper and John Fairley by 8 shots to 15 and in a lop sided affair Brian Biddle, J.Alford and Gary Trevena defeated Caroline Draper, R.Alford and Jack Bell by 31 shots to 11.
Congratulations to the Southern Downs District Committee for allowing women to play in this years District Pennants Competition for the first time. The change to mixed teams was suggested some years ago at a District meeting but received some very strong opposition from one of the District Committee members, stating that Pennants had been a male competition for around 100 years and it would remain that way.
Some of the smaller Clubs have struggled in the past to enter teams in the event due to lack of numbers. With the inclusion of the Ladies in the competition, the problem has now been solved. Great to see the District show some initiative and change with the times. Our next ‘Turkey Triples’ day will be held on Tuesday September 9.
Fourteen teams have nominated for the event so here’s hoping that the weather is kind to us as we have been forced to cancel the last two events, due to the inclement weather.
The green Sponsors for this week are David and Amanda Smith of J.S.I. Motorcycles situated at Sullivan Drive on the Industrial Estate (2) in Stanthorpe.
Warwick East
Warwick East has begun it’s three-bowl open pairs competition, starting the event on Saturday. The scoring was two points per win,one point for a draw, plus margins. In Section one the results were: Steve Tyter and Wayne Foster 6+32; Ed Diery and John Harslett 4+10, Bill Lee and Julie Foster 2-3; Steve Ford and Marlene Hall 0-37.
In Section two, Rob and Shirley Alcock unfortunately had to forfeit part way through. The results for the other teams were: Peter Collis and Mick O’Leary 6+23; AdamTozer and Aaron McKinney 4+37; Sue and David Butz 2-30. The next round will not take place for a few weeks, as the club has other commitments coming up in the interim.
Today (Thursday September 5) is the monthly triples competition; play starts at 10am. On Saturday the club will have mixed social bowls as usual, with play starting at 1pm.
Next Saturday September 14 they will hold a special day to raise funds to assist Sue Butz and Julie Foster attend the state pairs championships next month. Green fees and raffle proceeds will be passed on to the duo. Play will start at 1pm as usual. We would encourage bowlers from other clubs to come along as well, since Sue and Julie are representing our district and zone, not just Warwick East.
Warwick Bowls Club
On Wednesday, 28 August, three rinks of pairs and one of triples were played with visitors, Paul Brayley and Wayne Dobbin. In the end, no team had the correct score drawn out to get the jackpot, so up it went. Lucky numbers raffle was won by Pamela Kerr.
Warm weather came early on Saturday, 31 August, when 20 bowlers took to the green. Aaron Payne and Ray Southee defeated Dave Russell and Geoff Davis 15 to 10. Marion Skaines and Max Balfour got well up over Vic Skilton and Ralph Tate 11 to 3.
Barry Best, Lorna Tucker and Gary Cooper lost out to the experienced team of Pat Seipelt, Percy Cutmore and John Ruhle 11 to 5. Marian Cirson, Craig Thurgate and Dan Stark played well enough to beat Cathy Best, Peter Guy and Dave Scotney 11 to 8.
In the second game, Team Ruhle defended their lead to just beat Team Stark 9 to 8.
Definitely the “best” game of the day was Cathy Best, Peter Guy and Dave (Go Manly) Scotney who scored a win against Barry Best, Lorna Tucker and Gary Cooper 9 to 5.
Marion Skaines and Max Balfour got up over Aaron Payne and Ray Southee 15 to 1.
Dave Russell and Geoff Davis played well to defeat Vic Skilton and Ralph Tate 10 to 5.
In the lucky numbers raffles, Marion Cirson and Cathy Best picked up $25 each.
The winning team was Marion Skaines and Max Balfour taking home prizes, as did the lucky dip winners Barry Best and John Ruhle. Ray Southee won a free game.
Thanks to visitor, Dan Stark, who came all the way from Tasmania to play at Warwick Bowls Club.
The north and south ditch boards have now been replaced by an excellent team of volunteers and the kitchen renovation has begun.
Saturday, 7 September 7 “Sponsored Day” Social Bowls 1pm. Names down between 12pm and 12.30pm. Clubhouse 4661 1516. All welcome, especially beginners and travellers.
Wednesday, 11 September – Domino’s sponsored Social Bowls at 1pm. All welcome.
Saturday, 14 September – No bowls (private function).
Sunday, 15 September – Open Fours Carnival 9am. Games Director Faye 0411 571 913.
Warwick Bowls Club is centrally located in Leslie Park on Fitzroy Street, near Rose City Shopping Centre and opposite the Police Station.
For social, competition and barefoot bowls call the clubhouse 4661 1516 or for functions, book with Craig 0412 661 924. Please “like” or “follow” our main page.
Max Balfour and Marion Skaines won the Social Bowls Competition at Warwick Bowls Club on Saturday, 31 August.
The Summit Bowls
Results of Social Play on Saturday afternoon are as follows – Game One – Rod Crome, Paul Zamprogno and Eddie Zanatta 26 v Bill Larsen, Brian Wilmot and Adrian Jackson 5; Game Two – Rod Newlands and Darren Stanley 21 v Joe Straatman and Tony Schubert 12; Game Three – Trevor Wilmot and Larry Mullins 16 v Pam Moore and Michael Sweeney 13; Game four – Mary Zanatta and Rob Capelli 16 v Margaret Harvey and Zel Zamprogno 13.
The Summit Men’s Fours will be held on Saturday September 21. Nomination sheet is on the notice board and nominations will close on Saturday September 14th. Nominations are also open for the Apple Blossom Pairs and Fours. Nominations to Pam Moore or Maree Ball.
Calendar for the coming weeks: Saturday 7 September: Men’s District Singles – Clifton Bowls Club – Sectional play – Social Play at The Summit; Sunday 8 September Men’s District Singles – Finals; Saturday 14 September: Zone Pennant Final at Tara – Social play at The Summit – Nominations close for Men’s Fours; Tuesday 17 September Turkey Triples; Saturday 21 September, Men’s Fours – 9.30 Men’s Fours – Social Play 1pm; Saturday 16 October– Apple Blossom Pairs and Sunday 27 Oct Apple Blossom Fours.
