BOWLS, CROQUET, DARTS AND BRIDGE
BUSY WEEK ON THE GREEN
A busy week on the green at the Clifton Bowls club culminated on Saturday afternoon with the very successful fundraising event conducted by the Atwell Fundraiser Committee. Forty-five bowlers were on the green participating in the fun afternoon. The club wishes to thank all those on the committee for choosing to hold the event at the Clifton Bowls Club.
Earlier in the week, on Wednesday (24/8) the club hosted the very popular mid-week fours competition. There was a good roll up of visiting and local bowlers for this event which was sponsored by Tim Ryan Demolition and Asbestos Removal. In all 48 bowlers played the two-game competition.
The overall winners were the team of B Lindemayer, C Kearey, R Mortimer and R Scurr.
In the opening game they scored an 18-11 win over J Torrisi, Slave, M Skaines and D Scotney. Under skip Ray Scurr they continued their good form into game two defeating J Rowan, N Short, W O’Callaghan and S Tweedie 21-12.
Runners up C Davidson, C Wilson, B Ziebel and K Hankinson won their opening game against K Dakin, R Chicken, D Dann and S Dann 16 – 10.
In game two they scored a 27-6 win over J Harslett, S Ford, M Wright and M Shepherd
The last round winners were the team of K Bloomfield, G Chriton, C Thurgate and D Christensen.
Results of other games in round one:-
C Davidson, C Wilson, B Ziebel and K Hankinson def K Dakin, R Chicken, D Dann and S Dann 16 – 10.
C Jones, E Scott, F Taylor and D Callaghan def J Harslett, S Ford, M Wright and M Shepherd 21 – 14.
S Galbraith, C Theodosis, G McCarthy and L Bartz def C Gibson, B Kelly, L Sutton and R Gibbs 24 – 10.
B Lindemayer, C Kearey, R Mortimer and R Scurr def J Torrisi, Slave, M Skaines and D Scotney 18 – 11.
J Rowan, N Short, W O’Callaghan and S Tweedie def J Keleher, L Collie, D Hughes and D Smith 18 – 15.
V Rush, L Hudson, B Lucht and J Harrison def J Cochrane, G Green, G Horne and L Harvey 15 – 12.
K Bloomfield, G Creighton, C Thurgate and D Christensen def N Kuhn, A Imhoff, G Jago and K Kuhn 19 – 18.
Results of the remaining games in round game two:- (skips only)
G Green def D Scotney 16 – 15; K Kuhn def S Dann 11 – 10; D Christensen def J Harrison 19 – 8; D Callaghan def R Gibbs 18 – 11; L Bartz def D Smith 15 – 11.
On Saturday prior to the fund raising social game there were two games of club competition pairs decided.
G Death (sub) and R Kehl has a convincing 28-9 win over J Keleher and M Kindelan. On an adjacent rink D Kehl and N Postle scored a 28-15 win in their game against D Hoskins-Meech and L Smith.
A final reminder this Saturday (3 September) is the Hats and High Team event. tickets ($25) are still available. Contact Necia (0438973707) as soon as possible to book your ticket.
Night Bowls will recommence on Thursday (8th September). If you wish to play, please be at the club by 6.30 to nominate. Play commences at 7pm. The spring /summer night bowls competition begins in earnest the following week.
ACTION AT HOMEBASE
As the Lawn Bowls Pennant season rolls on bowlers find themselves doing plenty of travelling however there is still plenty of action on the social bowls scene at the Stanthorpe Bowls Club and has been both challenging and entertaining for players.
Wednesday 23/8 Greg Hammond, Ernie Jones and David Rose held off a late challenge from Polly Lay, Jack Bell and Len Girgenti to take the chocolates 16-12 in the Triples game. On an adjacent rink, Luisa Girgenti and Peter Smith proved too strong for Robyn Smith and Brian Brown winning 23-16.
In the social games Rocky Thompson Bruno Stefanon and Len Girgenti scored a come from behind win to defeat Luisa Girgenti, Mark Wicks and Brian Brown 26-16. Members were pleased to have Mark Wicks back on the green looking very fit. In the only other game played Robyn Rose, Greg Hammond and Jack Bell snatched a 17-14 victory from Dot Rankin, Ernie Jones and David Rose 17-14.
There are still several players who remain on the sick list. Members wish a speedy recovery and hope to welcome them back on the green shortly.
Repco Auto parts is the club’s designated sponsor this week and is thanked for their continued support and sponsorship.
GREEN MAINTENANCE CURTAILS COMPETITION
The green at Warwick East Bowls club has recently undergone maintenance work. Although there were a two games of in house games triples played last Saturday, the committee and members believe the green has not yet returned to competition standard. As a result, last week’s scheduled pairs were cancelled as is today’s triples competition.
Peter Collis, Peter Ridgewell and Chris Lawler were the winners of the social triples played on Saturday.
Mixed social bowls will still be played this Saturday, with play starting at 1pm.
SOCIAL AT SUMMIT
Eighteen members of the Summit Bowls club were on the green Saturday playing Social Bowls. Margins in all three games were very comfortable.
Sylean Fairley, Paul Zamprogno and Rob Capelli played Maree Ball, Alex Mattiazzi and Brian Wilmot and scored a 24-17 win.
John Graham, John Fairley and Tony Schubert wo their game against Adrian Jackson, Peter Balmer and Zel Zamprogno 21 to 11.
Cliff Jones, Brian Brown and Jamie Zamprogno defeated Rod Crome, Rod Newlands and Frank Taylor 21 to 14.
Nomination for sheets for both the Club Men’s Triples (Two Bowl) and Club Open Triples (Two Bowl) are open. There is a nomination sheet on the blackboard at the club.
Upcoming program:
Saturday 3 and 10 September – Social Bowls; Sat 17 Sept Trophy Afternoon; Tues 20 Sept – Turkey Triples.
COOPER AND THURGATE WIN A THRILLER
Like other bowls clubs across the Southern Downs fixtures and social play at the Warwick Bowls club have been somewhat disrupted by the recent Pennants competition but in the past week things have returned to more normal transmission.
Gary Cooper and Craig Thurgate went head to head with Phil Wagner and John Ruhle in the final of the Club Selected Pairs on Saturday.
Cooper and Thurgate started strongly and led 16-10 at the 13th end. Their opponents rallied winning seven shots on the next end to take a one shot (17-16) lead.
Wagner and Ruhle certainly found their form. They won four of the next seven ends to score a nail biting 22-12 championship win. It was a game that captured and held the attention of the crowd of spectators who never left their seats.
Congratulations to the winners Phil Wagner and John Ruhle and runner’s up Gary Cooper and Craig Thurgate It was an outstanding game
To games of social bowls were also played: Richard Tartan, Bill Lee and Max Holder defeated Paul Dristal, Ralph Tate and Jim Rickard 23-13. On another rink, Pamela Kerr, Michael Dungey and Brian Black scored a 19-14 win in their game against Ray Southee, Pat Seipelt and Edwin Welsh.
Looking back at some previous results over past weeks 24 bowlers played the club’s KFC’s sponsored bowls afternoon on 17 August. In a draw of the winning teams, Peter Guy, Richard Tartan and Ralph Tate won the KFC vouchers. Bing Hansen, Denis Sterling and Edwin Welsh Bing Hansen were the winners of the second prize. Two games Social bowls were on Saturday 20/8. Shirley Mason and John Ruhle scored a comfortable 25-13 win over Pat Seipelt and John Ruhle. 25-13. Ralph Tate and Len Mason played Ray Southee and Pamela Kerr scoring a 17-11 win.
Wednesday (24/8) six very competitive teams played field played a club sponsored triples.
The winners, Percy Cutmore, James White and Brian Black scored a 25-12 win in their game against Michael Dungey, A. Vernal and Phil Wagner.
Barry Perks, Richard Tartan and Trevor Wright snatched second place finishing tied at 20 all with Pamela Kerr, Trish Owens and Jim Rickard.
In the remaining game Ray Southee, Darryl Phillips and Russell Bean had a comfortable 19-10 win over Peter Guy, Ralph Tate and John Ruhle.
September events:-.
Saturday 3 Sept: Social Bowls; First round Club Selected Triples Competition. (Players, please check the Competition Sheet on the Board – team names not available at the time of publication).
Tuesday 6 Sept: Monthly Triples.
Saturday 10 Sept: Social, and please check re C/S Triples.
Sunday 11 Sept: Open Spring Fours Carnival.
To nominate for any Wednesday and Saturday games, please submit names between 12 midday and 12.30 pm. Play starts at 1pm or contact the Club on 07 46611516. Contact the club on 07 46611516, for further details or visit the club after midday any Wednesday or Saturday.
EXCELLENT CONDITIONS FOR CROQUET
Although spring is not quite here it must be just around the corner given the beautiful conditions the Warwick Croquet players enjoyed this past week.
The association group played their usual games on Saturday (20/8) and again on Tuesday (23/8)
In Saturday’s game Tony Hinde played Dorothy Gartery and Lesley Grayson. Hinde pegged out on 26 – his opponents 15.
Hinde continued his winning form through to Tuesday’s games. He scored a 16-12 win against Peter Campbell.
Dorothy Gartery played well in Tuesday’s game against E’Lane Burt, Bob Burt and Jill Birtwistle and scored a comfortable in. she pegged out on 26 – her opposition scoring 15.
In a third group Julie Grayson scored a 26-16 win over Lesley Grayson and Margaret Lawton
Golf croquet continues to be popular and on Thursdays and last week there were once again good numbers on the lawn however there was no news of any Hole in One action. Players possibly distracted by the good weather.
Helen Dooley and Heather Guymer (7) v Robyn Luck and Barb Morrison (6)
Joyce Mahony and Carol Ryan (7) v Lyn Treadwell and Meredith Thornton (3)
Rhyl Dearden (7) v Jan Hegarty and Maree Windle (6)
Sue Stanley-Harris (7) v Lil Henricks (4)
Helen Dooley and Jan Hegarty (7) v Lil Henricks and Meredith Thornton (3)
Sue Stanley-Harris and Joyce Mahony 7 V Rhyl Dearden and Maree Windle 6
Lyn Treadwell (7) Heather Guymer (4) Barb Morrison (4)
Carol Ryan (7) v Robyn Luck (5)
Lyn Treadwell and Jan Hegarty (7) v Barb Morrison and Meredith Thornton (5)
Rhyl Dearden and Heather Guymer (7) v Maree Windle and Sue-Stanley Harris (5)
Joyce Mahony (7) – Helen Dooley (5) – Carol Ryan (5)
To learn more about the Warwick Croquet Association, the game of Croquet and the different disciplines played in Warwick call into the club on Saturdays or Thursdays.
BUSY SCHEDULE FOR STANTHORPE MALLET PLAYERS
The Stanthorpe Mallet players have also been enjoying the improved conditions and three disciplines were played this past week.
The Association players had first use of the court playing on Tuesday (23/8). Heather Widderick played a solo hand against Sharyn Roser. Roser took a narrow lead early and held it throughout the game to score an 18-10 win. During the game Widderick and Roser each had a peel and a run of two hoops in a row.
Jenny Tunbridge again showed her showed that she is not only a skilful player but also a master of tactics when she played Joy Newman and Pauline Smith. Tunbridge’s game included one peel, one double and three runs of two which all helped her to a comfortable 26-13 win.
The Golf Croquet crew took over the court on Wednesday.
Liz Ellway and Di Wren played Shirley Evans and Bev Sullivan and all players were in good form.
In the opening game Wren managed scored 11 hoops (including a hole-in-
One) and Ellway added three hoops to the total. Evans was also in good touch scoring seven and her partner three, but Wren’s score ensured she and Ellway had a comfortable 14-10 win.
Wren continued her outstanding from in the next game with another total of 11 hoops which included two difficult jump shots. There was little wrong with Ellway’s game, and she added seven hoops to the total. In a close game Sullivan scored 14. Final score 18-14.
The Gateball players must have read the weather report on Friday and ventured out in better numbers. Les Williams, Jenny Tunbridge and Heather Widderick played the white balls in games one and two. Pauline Smith, Sharyn Roser and Joy Newman played red balls.
Players from both teams got the day off to an excellent start. The opening game could have gone either way but in the closing minutes the white team scored an Agari which gave them a 10-8 win.
After winning the opening game, the White team took control of hoops two and three early in game two. Accurate play by Tunbridge and Williams, kept the White team I the lead. Two Agaris helped White to a 16-9 win.
The teams remained unchanged for the remaining games however they changed balls.
Game three was close. Roser managed a gate and touch on hoop touch but lost her advantage when she put her ball out of play.
At the end of the game scores were locked at nine all. The Red team got the nod after a countback.
In the final game the White team (Smith Roser and Newman) held a narrow lead early in the game. At the back end of the game with only minutes remaining the Red team put whites off the court. They scored the narrowest of wins with the last shot of the game. The final score 12-11. The win giving Les Williams, Jenny Tunbridge and Heather Widderick a clean sweep.
CENTRAL HOTEL DARTS
If you are looking for a game of darts, the Central Hotel Darts Club play each Thursday evening at, the Central Hotel, Stanthorpe (naturally).
If you would like to join the fun contact Secretary, Kelly (0487 548 227)
Results :- Thursday 25/8
Jaggers def Outsiders 5-4
Highest Score:- Barry Bulow (140); Highest Peg:- Scott Johanson (40)
Best Player:- Tod Beckett – Five tons, Three Pegs
Top Flights def The Gilligans 7-2
Highest Score:- Jack Spencer (180 x 2); Highest Peg:- Jack Spencer (91)
Best Player:- Jack Spencer – Six tons, Four Pegs
Central Hotel def Dirty Badgers 6-3
Highest Score:- Wayne Hutchin (137); Highest Peg:- Fred Macca (54)
Best Player:- Ben Spencer – Two Tons, Three Pegs
Raffle Winners:- Fred Macca – $50; Kelly Frunks – $25
Draw -Thursday 1st September 2022
Outsiders’ vs The Gilligans
Dirty Badgers vs Top Flights
Jaggers vs Central Hotel
WARWICK BRIDGE CLUB
DEALER: S Vul: ALL
NORTH
♠ KJ82
♥ A1097
♦ Q105
♣ 105
WEST EAST
♠ Q97 ♠ 1054
♥ J65 ♥ 942
♦ AJ5 ♦ 9862
♣ KQ62 ♣ J97
SOUTH
♠ A63
♥ KQ3
♦ K74
♣ A843
Barbara Reid and Joyce McKeen enjoyed one of their best weeks, filling first place in both events this past week.
On Monday they played together, but the Draw Pairs found them with different partners, Barbara played with Noela Collins and Joyce with Pat Kelly.
Only one hand can be published, so it must be the 3NT played by Barbara on Board seven (above).
All pairs who played in 3NT by South received a club lead. To keep control of the play, declarer must hold back the Ace of clubs for at least one round. Once on lead, declarer can start on the spades. First the Ace is played, followed by a small spade to the Jack, which wins, and then the King, which clears East/West of spades.
The continuation of the eight of spades allows a small diamond to be discarded from hand. Declarer now returns to hand via a top heart and runs the hearts. The distribution is much the same as in spades, so the fourth heart in dummy is a winner. Declarer has now won the required nine tricks for a score of 600 and West can have the consolation prize of the remaining tricks. Barbara succeeded while the other pairs in 3NT failed by one trick for a score of minus 100.
The Draw Pairs was enjoyed and deserves to be played more than once a year.
Results: 22/08/22 (6-table Mitchell): N/S N Collins, D Moran (59.0) 1; M Simpson, P Campbell (58.0) 2; N Bonnell, T Hinde (52.0) 3. E/W B Reid, J McKeen (58.0) 1; L James, S Head (54.3) 2 eq; P Kelly, J Nankervis (54.3) 2 eq. Friday, 26/08/22 (Draw Pairs 5-table Mitchell): N/S N Collins, B Reid (62.5) 1; S Goddard, D Dawes (48.7) 2. J Nankervis, L Manson (47.9) 3. E/W P Kelly, J McKeen (56.2) 1; G Scmidt, N Bonnell (53.7) 2; L Munson, L James (51.6)
