Members of the Warwick Bowls club were back on the green playing for a Club Trophy on Wednesday, (25/5). Adding a little interest for the bowlers was the announcement that there would be “secret conditions” for the afternoon’s play.
The winning team of Percy Cutmore and Bing Hansen scored a one point win over Darryl Phillips and Denis Sterling (22-21) and were announced as the overall winner’s scoring the closest winning margin.
In other games Sue Dempsey, David ter Hedde and Russell Bean scored a 20-14 win over Tom Seaniger, Gerda Brack and John Ruhle.
Pamela Kerr, Peter Guy and Bryan Wright played well beating Michael Dungey, James White and Phil Wagner 20-12.
Last Saturday after several delays the final of Self Selected Pairs was played. Edwin Welsh and Trevor Wright claimed the club title after defeating Brian Black and Craig Thurgate 21-20 in a thrilling game. The scores were tied on the seventh, the 11th and the 20th ends and spectators were treated to some incredible bowls. This was a game where either team would have been worthy winners. Congratulations to the winners and well played to the runners up.
Social bowls were also played on Saturday. David Hedde and John Ruhle defeated Pamela Kerr and Jim Rickard 25-14.
Ann Whitfield and Bryan Wright played Sue Dempsey and Denis Sterling scoring a 20-16 win. In the one game of triples p0layed Col Johnson, Richard Tartan and Max Balfour scored a 22-8 win over Percy Cutmore, Trish Owens and Ken Hayes .
The first round of the Self Selected Triples will be played this Saturday. The draw is as follows :- Russell Bean’s team v Max Holder’s team; John Ruhle’s team v Craig Thurgate’s team while Trevor Wright and Max Balfour each have a bye.
Looking further ahead the Monthly Triples event is scheduled for this Tuesday 7/6.
On Saturday 11/6 Social bowls and 2nd Round of S.S. Triples will be played.
Visitors, and new members, are welcome at the Warwick Bowls Club, opposite the Warwick Police Station. The Warwick Bowls Club is centrally situated in Fitzroy Street and if you are planning a function or a Barefoot Bowls day, the club house is equipped with everything you require. For further information or to make a booking call or leave a message – ph: 07 46611516.
