Exciting games and nail-biting finishes in the B Grade singles games played last Saturday were the highlight of the week at the Warwick Bowls club
The week got off to a great start with a good roll up for the Dawn McLennan and Trish Owens sponsored bowls day last Wednesday (30 March). Conditions of play were a tightly held secret only to be revealed as the ‘lowest winning margin’.
The winning team Trish Owens, Brian Black and Russell Bean had a winning margin of 10 over opponents Pat Seipelt, Denis Sterling and John Ruhle.
The final score 25-15.
The runner’s up Peter Guy, Phil Wagner and Max Holder had a 31-14 win over Pamela Kerr, Edwin Welsh and Ken Hayes. A margin of 17.
There was plenty of excitement on the green during Saturday’s B Garde singles games .
Ann Whitfield and Darryl Phillips played an excellent game which had on lookers enthralled.
Scores were tied on the 14th, 17th ends. Phillips managed to break the deadlock and led 18-14 on the 20th end. Whitfield was not done with and won five points over the next four end and after 24 ends the score was once again tied at 19 all. Ann had the upper hand and won the next two ends. Darryl fought back to win the following two ends and trailed 21-23 heading into the final end. Ann showed great concentration winning two shots on the final end to wrap up an exciting game 25-21. Congratulations to both players on a thrilling game which was great to watch and had spectators on the edge of their seats until he very end. Thanks to Max Holder who had a front row seat to the game acting as marker.
In other games Garry Cooper scored a 25-16 win over Ken Hayes in their game which was marked by Brian Black. Cooper held a 14-4 lead after 10 ends. Hayes found form and won the next six ends. Cooper held a narrow 17-16 lead after 20 and went on win the game after 23 ends.
Richard Tartan was on his game scoring a comfortable 26-13 win over David ter Hedde The game was marked by John Ruhle.
er nail biter. Pamela Kerr def. David Cooper 25-20.
The game between Pamela Kerr and David Cooper and marked by Russell Bean was another that went down to the wire. Cooper led the way until the lead all the way and after 21 ends held a 19-17 lead. Kerr came with a late flurry winning four of the next five ends and to snare a 25-20 come from behind win.
In the semi-finals which will be played this Saturday Richard Tartan takes on Pamela Kerr while Garry Cooper will play Ann Whitfield. If last Saturday’s games are anything to go by these should be excellent games.
In the one game of social pairs played Michael Dungey and Denis Sterling defeated Percy Cutmore and Bryan Wright 20-16.
What’s around the corner:-
Sat 9 Apr – Semi Final of B Grade Singles; Social Bowls
Wed 13 Apr- Jack Pot Bowls (Pairs); Jack Pot $150.
Sat 16 Apr – Final of B Grade Singles; Social Bowls.
Tues 19 Apr – Visit from Bribie Island group. Please place your name on the outside Notice Board or call the Club on 46611516 on or before Sat 16 Apr.
Wed Apr 20 – K.F. C. Sponsored bowls.
Visitors and new members are always welcome at the Warwick Bowls Club, simply call 07 46 611 516 to join the fun.
