A Grade Singles underway

By Casey O'Connor

The first round of the Warwick Bowls Club A Grade Singles was played on Saturday and resulted in some big score lines. Trevor Wright had a run-away 26-2 win over Darry Phillips, (marker Phil Wagner).

Edwin Welsh marked the game between Max Holder and Ray Schnitzerling. Following the trend of big margins, Holder scored a 25-4 win.

The margin was a little closer in the game between Craig Thurgate and Doug Christensen which was marked by John Ruhle. Craig Thurgate scoring a 25-13 win.

In the closest game of the afternoon Russell Bean defeated Denis Stirling 25-19, (marker for Brian Black).

Round Two of the Singles will be played this Saturday. Richard Tartan is drawn to play Tim Gallagher. After their respective victories in the opening round, Trevor Wright meets Russell Bean; Max Holder will play Craig Thurgate and Brian Black goes head-to-head with John Ruhle.

The Warwick bowls club held the postponed KFC sponsored night bowls on Wednesday 14th Feb.

Pamela Kerr, Garry Cooper and Trevor Wright scored a narrow 15-14 win over Trish Owens, Brian Wright and James White 15-14.

Pat Seipelt, Richard Tartan and Max Balfour were defeated 17-15 in their game against P Eastwood, Michel Dungey and Craig Thurgate.

In the final group honours went to A. Whitfield, Ken Hayes and John Ruhle who scored a big win (22-9) over Gerda Brack, Ray Schnitzerling and Brian Black.

Congratulations to Pamela Kerr, Garry Cooper and Trevor Wright, the winners of the KFC evening. Denis Sterling was very popular after doing a great job on the BBQ. Craig Thurgate is doing an excellent job as Games Director.

In the Social game played on February 14 Gerda Brack and Tim Gallagher defeated Pamela Kerr and Brian Wright 11-10.

Future events:- Sat February 19: Round Two A Grade Singles and Social Bowls; Wed Feb 23: Club sponsored Evening bowls (Pairs). Saturday February 26: A Grade Singles continue and Social Bowls; Tuesday, March 1: Monthly Triples.

If you wish to nominate for any of these games, please place your name on the outside Notice Board. Alternatively, you can call the club (46611516) between 5pm and 5.30pm on Wednesdays. Play gets underway at 6pm. For Saturday games call between noon and 12.30 Play starts at 1pm.