BUSY WEEK AT THE CROSS
The Southern Cross Bowls club held their monthly Turkey Triples on Wednesday (12/10). Conditions were a little breezy however the green ran beautifully following the excellent work done by Wayne Foster, Matt Shepherd and their helpers.
Matt Shepherd may have been able to provide some inside information on how the green would play to his team (which included Sue Butz and Ron Phillips from Tannymorel), the winners on the day. The runner’s up were team “Incognito” from the Cross.
Best and fairest, luckiest team in the competition drawn out of the hat were Penny, Barry Frame and Chairman Pat. Unfortunately for Sharon Watkins there were no prizes for touchers, as she managed to tickle the kitty 16 times. Julie Foster, Robyn Smith, Cathy Hankinson, Dave Scotney and Barry Frame all went home with spoils from the raffles.
On Saturday, players from the Condamine Sports Club rolled up for a “challenge” against the bowlers from the Cross.
Everyone had a great time, especially Steve Domjahn who was so excited he fell backwards off a seat and wedged himself against the fence. It was fortunate he was not hurt as help was slow to arrive because everyone was too busy laughing. The incident had people questioning whether it is normal for him to sit down on the job at the Condy? While he won the Play (or stay) of the day, the winners were Ray Cornell, John Erwin, Liam and Sophia Holland and Geoff Davis.
Gary Russell-Sharam, Cita Weier and Wayne Foster were the runner’s up. Gary was heard to comment early in the day, “He had a hard time understanding Val Gray’s Italian accent, until he worked out Val was Irish”. Got us thinking Gary might have a bit of Irish in him also.
the raffle winners were Dave Scotney, Sophia Holland, Ray Cornell, Al Thornton, Rob Francis and Steve Tyter.
All eyes turned to the action in the Club’s Open fours Carnival on Sunday. It was a pleasant mix of the right weather and the right crowd which included some unfamiliar faces from Ipswich and Drayton Clubs.
The first-round winners were Steve Ford, Carl Sutherland, Pat Gainey and Maree Ball. The team of Brian Black, Phil Wagner, Russell Bean and Ossie McPaul won the second round while Ron Philps, Cita Weier, Margaret Grayson and Wendy were the third round winners.
Craig Thurgate, Doug Christensen, Jim Rickard and Edwin Welsh finished in third place overall.
Filling second place in the overall standings was the team of, Gordon Assay, Mick O’Leary, Matt Shepherd and Peter Gunther.
Congratulations to the overall winners, the visiting crew from the Summit Bowls club, Frank Taylor, Elana Scott, Dale Callaghan and Zel Zamprogno.
Tim Wilson, Danny Hughes, Jools, Steve Ford, Merrylea Wilson, Liam Holland, Geoff Davis and Shirley Alcock all won prizes in the raffle while Peter Klowss and Steve Ford each had wins in the lucky numbers.
The club extends a very big thank you to all the wonderful sponsors of the event including the Warwick Credit Union, Bunnings Warwick, Warwick Watchmakers and Jewellers, Crossdraw Country Co, Warwick Hotel, Supercheap Auto Warwick, Galleria Interiors, Danny Lyons Sports and the Frame Family. Members of the Southern Cross are asked to support these businesses that have supported the club.
The Warwick Credit Union is the place to visit as they have plenty of ways to improve your financial position. Think local, bank local, for easy friendly service.
There will be a little less pressure this Saturday (22/10) – Social Mixed Bowls begin at 1pm. If you are intending to play, please be at the club by 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Clark by calling 0427 673 277.
Sadly, the club will be saying farewell to members, Rob and Thea Francis who are moving north.
For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
If you require further information, please contact the secretary by email sthcross142@gmail.com. To book a function, simply Patrick 0409 616 163. You can also follow the club Facebook.
JOHNNO WINS SCROUNGERS
Members of the Warwick Bowls club played six games of scroungers in the mixed social competition last Saturday. The overall winner was Johnno Johnson. The runner-up Ralph Tate. The jackpot attempt was unsuccessful, however once again it was a very close thing and it stands at over $200.
Once again there will be mixed social bowls this Saturday and play begins at 1pm. Visitors as always will be made very welcome.
Next Thursday (27/10) the club will eb holding the monthly pairs day with play getting underway at 1pm.
On Saturday (29/10) Norm Hassum is sponsoring a day in memory of his late wife Dorothy. All those who know Norm or knew Dorothy are invited to participate, bowlers and non-bowlers. Play begins at 1pm.
Finally, a reminder the club’s annual November Carnival is only a few week’s away – Sunday 13 November and should be in your bowling diaries. Look for further details closer to the date. There will be more details closer to the time.
MEETING A MUST
Bowlers from all clubs in Warwick and reminded that an extremely important meeting will be held this Monday evening (24/10) at the Warwick Bowls Club in Fitzroy Street. The meeting which begins at 6pm will be facilitated by Michael Sorensen from Bowls Queensland. On the agenda is the possible amalgamation of Warwick Bowls clubs and the formation of one new club.
Anyone with an interest in how lawn bowls might look in Warwick going forward, must attend this meeting.
The meeting starts at 6pm and will be preceded by a sausage sizzle at 5.30 pm
CLUB SELECTED FOURS UNDERWAY
The opening round of the Club selected Fours competition and the first semi-final were played last Saturday. In the opening round David ter Heddi, Garry Cooper, John Ruhle and Max Holder played Gerda Brack, Max Balfour, R. Price and Craig Thurgate.
Ann Whitfield, Faye Flint, Richard Tartan and Phil Wagner faced off against Pamela Kerr, Bing Hansen, Russell Bean and Brian Black.
Unfortunately results of these games are not available. The Final will be played on Saturday this Saturday.
Please Note: Summer starting relates only to Wednesday games only when names are required to be submitted between 8am to 8.30am. Play start at 9am.
All Saturday games (unless otherwise stipulated), begin at 1pm and names are to be submitted between noon to 12.30 with play beginning at 1pm.
Looking ahead
Wed19/10: KFC. Sponsored bowls .
Sat 22/10: Final of the C/S Fours Final and Social Bowls.
Wed 26/10: Club Sponsored bowls
Sat 29/10: Social.
The Warwick Bowls Club is centrally located in Leslie Park and is the ideal venue for your next function. For further information, please contact either Trevor Wright (0417 006 745) or Max Holder (0418 341 982).
BOWLERS OUT OF HIBERNATION
Conditions at the Summit Bowls club last Saturday were perfect for Social Bowls and there was an excellent roll up at the Summit.
After several washed out games over recent weeks, the improved conditions played a hand in luring 20 bowlers out of hibernation and onto the green
With the greens playing very evenly there were a few very close games and two draws.
Steve O’Gorman and Rob Capelli scored a one shot win over Maree Ball and David Stibbard in the first of the games of two bowl pairs.
Great to see Steve, a newcomer on the green and he played very well.
In the second game of pairs Pam Moore and Jamie Zamprogno drew their game against Rod Crome and Frank Taylor. The score 17all.
Eddie Zanatta, Keith Mungall and Darren Stanley played a 17 all draw in their game against John Graham, Rod Newlands and John Fairley.
Mary Zanatta, Barry Murphy and Adrian Jackson had a comfortable 22-10 win over Sylean Fairley, Brian Brown and Carl Sutherland.
Bowlers and organisers have their fingers crossed that the weather god’s will look kindly upon this weekend’s annual Apple Blossom Carnival at the Summit. The Apple Blossom Carnival is always a popular carnival enjoyed by bowlers from around the district and usually attracts visitors from outside the district and interstate.
On Saturday, (22/10) the Open Three Bowl Pairs carries total of $700. On Sunday, (23/10) in the Open Fours there is prizemoney totally $1300 up for grabs.
Bowlers who playing in the Apple Blossom Open Three Bowl Pairs are required to be at The Summit Bowls Club by 11:30am on Saturday morning, with play starting at midday.
Those playing in the Apple Blossom Fours must be at The Summit Bowls Club by 8:30am on Sunday with bowls commencing at 9am.
Summit bowlers are reminded that nominations for The Club’s Mixed Two Bowl Triples close this Sunday 23/10. Get your names in as soon as possible if you wish to play this event and have not yet nominated.
There is a nomination sheet on one of the blackboards at the club.
The Summit Mixed Two Bowl Triples will be held on Saturday October 29 and Sunday October 30.
A minimum of one lady per team is required and the event will be Club Selected.
Programme:
Sat Oct 22 – Apple Blossom Carnival Open Three Bowl Pairs (11:30am for a 12 noon start)
Sun Oct 23 – Apple Blossom Carnival Open Fours (8:30am for a 9:00am start)
Sat Oct 29 – The Summit Mixed Two Bowl Triples
Sun Oct 30 – The Summit Mixed Two Bowl Triples
NIGHT BOWLS POPULAR
It was another busy evening of popular night bowls at the Clifton Bowls Club last Thursday.
Brayden, Steven and JK – scored a one shot win over Daleys Rural. The final score 9- 8. Untouchables had a more comfortable win over Augers winning 10-3.
Rock n Bowlers had a big win over Holey Rollers. The final score 20-3. Another blow out score came in the game between Contractors and the team of Ivy, Hazel and Gordon. Contractors taking a 17-3.
The winners of winners was the team of rock n Bowlers while the team from Daley Rural were the winners of losers.
There are no bowls at the club this weekend.
Country Week Night Bowls continue tonight (Thursday 20/10) 20th – be at the club by 6.30 pm to be ready for a 7pm start.
Monday 14 November – Club Committee meeting commences 7pm.
The bar at the club will be open this Friday night from 5pm and meals will be available from 6pm. To make a booking please call Julie, ( 0402 029 263).
The member’s jackpot was not won last Friday night and now stands at $50.
The Clifton Clubhouse is available for hire for private functions. For further information please contact Necia (0438 973 707).
PROBABLES V POSSIBLES ; TOWN V COUNTRY
The sporting emphasis last week in Stanthorpe centred on the annual race meeting. Therefore, there were no cricket fixtures played on Saturday.
There was however a representative Possibles v Probables match played on Friday night. The teams were allocated as City v Country as much as possible, to bring a little spice to the match. Persistent drizzle did little to help proceedings. In fact, the conditions stymied the flow of the game. Although play continued it soon became clear that the pitch was deteriorating, and it was not going to be a fair encounter. As a result, the format was changed to T20 during the first innings.
The Mitchell and Davis Shield selectors were keen to see how some players performed under different circumstances and somewhat higher quality opposition. This resulted in a bit of diddling of the player setup.
Tom Garland was the standout performer of the match continuing the excellent form he showed in the opening round of the season.
After a little tweaking of teams Country had a win.
This week fixtures are back on track with RSL playing Wanderers and Souths and Valleys going head-to-head.
Conditions on Sheahan Oval remain an unknown. It is uncertain how the pitch will play or if the drainage work will hold up to the forecast of rain this week (if it arrives).
If once again there is only on field available, some hasty decisions will need to be made. There is a possibility two 35 over games could be played with the majority of the second game being played under lights. Captains and teams will be kept advised of any changes late in the week.
