CARNIVAL TIME AT THE CROSS
It was Carnival time at the Southern Cross Bowls Club on Sunday. Teams from Ipswich, Texas, Inglewood, Tenterfield, Clifton, Tannymorel, Stanthorpe, Warwick, and Warwick East joined players from the Cross for the club’s Open Fours Carnival.
The carnival made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship provided by the Warwick Credit Union and Matt’s Mowers and More.
The overall winning team was the combination of Wes Smith, Elana Scott, Dale Callaghan and Duck Coleman.
The runners up were Dave Smith, Steve Jolly, Nev Richardson and Nev Morris.
The team of Pat Walker, Ralph Tate, Al Buse and Kev Mooney collected the first round winner’s prize.
Andy Imhoff, Desley Kehl, Garry Death and Robert Kehl picked up the prize for the second round winners while the honours in the third round went to Joe Torrisi, Marion Skaines, Geoff Davis and Geoff Creighton.
There was also a selection of great raffle prizes donated by Bunnings, Supercheap, Olsen’s Produce, Warwick Watchmaker and Jewellers and Hynes Newsagency up for grabs.
Sophia Holland is probably making good use this week of the firepit and wood she won in the raffle.
Russell Bean, Pat Walker, Dale Callaghan, Wes Smith and Joe Torrisi shared in the remainder of the raffle prizes.
The team behind the scenes at the Cross once again did a fantastic job. The combination of good weather, plenty of fun, good food and excellent comepitition made for an excellent day for everyone involved.
This Saturday, 13 May there will be Social Bowls at 1pm. If you would like a game, it is simple. Be at the club by 12.30pm and put your name down to play. Bowlers, non-bowlers and visitors are very welcome.
Nominations for the Club selected Mixed Fours on Saturday 27 May close Saturday, 13 May. If you are yet to nominate, please add your name to the entry sheet at the club or contact Clark 0427 673 277.
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.
Contact the secretary by email sthcross142@gmail.com or call Patrick 0409 616 163 for function bookings. You can follow the club activities on their Facebook Page.
SOCIAL BOWLERS ON THE SUMMIT GREEN
It was a busy day on the green at the Summit Bowls club with a group of 12 playing social bowls.
Mary Zanatta, Barry Murphy and Rod Newlands scored a 20-12 win over Margaret Harvey, Keith Mungall and Alex Mattiazzi.
Brian Brown, Eddie Zanatta and Phil Davis defeated Rod Crome, Matthew Murphy and Paul Zamprogno 19-15.
The draw for the upcoming A and B Three Bowl Pairs has been published.
In the opening game at 9.30 am Ray Spiller and Peter Ayerst will play Maree Ball and Eliseo Zamprogno. The winner of this game will then play Adrian Jackson and Rod Newlands at midday. Several other games will start at noon.
Rod Crome and Tony Schubert play Barry Murphy and Carl Sutherland.
Paul Zamprogno and Gary Preston play Keith Mungall and Michael Sweeney.
Pam Moore and Brian Wilmot play Margaret Harvey and Jamie Zamprogno.
All games will be played over 21 ends.
The District Sides competition wrapped last Saturday. The men’s district side improved on their 2022 performance. The team would do better if more players were available to participate. Understandably many players cannot afford to take the necessary time off work. On the final day of comepitition the sides were graded on based on their performance over the previous three days. With the teams meeting players of roughly equal ability, the Southern Downs District team’s results improved significantly. Perhaps administrators of these events could learn from these results.
Looking ahead:-
Saturday 13 May: A and B Mixed Pairs – 9.30 am start (refer draw): Social Bowls at 1 pm.
Tuesday 16 May: Turkey Triples
Saturday 20 May: Social Bowls
Saturday 27 May: Two bowl pairs – mixed Bowls afternoon
MONTHLY TRIPLES COMPEITITIVE
The response to the Warwick Bowls Club Monthly Triples was very good with 12 teams on the green.
Teams were scored one point for a winning end and five points for a win.
The overall winning team with a score of 28 points was Julie Foster, Geoff Davis and John Johnson.
In the opening round they defeated Ray Southee, Mick O’Leary and Max Holder 22-6.
In the second round they defeated Pamela Kerr Trish Owens and Brian Black 15-4
The runners up S. Holland, B. Siebel and W Foster were only a point behind with 27.
They won their opening game against Gordon Assay Steve Tyter and Kev Mooney 15-4. In round two they scored a 12-4 win over Any Imhoff, Marion Skaines and Dave Scotney
The last round winners were Gordon Assay, Steve Tyter and Kev Mooney. Their score 17 for the round after defeating Bryan Wright’s team 15-4.
The Raffle winners Richard Tartan; Lorna Tucker; Brian Wright; S. Holland Gerda Brack did not go home empty handed with a great selection of prizes. Richard Tartan donated his second raffle prize back to be redrawn and the luck winner was John Johnson.
Club President Max Holder thanked visiting bowlers and members for making the day so enjoyable and also to the ladies who looked after the kitchen and provided the wonderful food on the day.
Special thanks were reserved for the sponsor, iHear and their representative, Roxanne, was on hand to presenting the prizes.
Social Bowls were well supported last Saturday afternoon.
The first round of the self-selected pairs was also decided. Michael Dungey and Phil Wagner had a one shot win over Peter Guy and Richard Tartan (20-19).
Guy and Tartan held an early lead and at the sixth end the score was 6-2 in their favour. At the 12th end the lead had changed with Dungey and Wagner leading 13-8.
The early leaders were not done with and took the lead back on the 19th end and led 19-16.
In an exciting finish Dungey and Wagner won the final two ends coming home over the top of their opposition to win 20-19.
The winners, Michael and Phil go on to play Edwin Welsh and Trevor Wright in round two. In the other round two game, Ray Southee and Russell Bean will play Brian Black and Craig Thurgate. Result of Social Bowls: Barry Perks and Paul Dristal def Pamela Kerr and Ken Hayes 25-16; Pat Seipelt and Ray Southee def. Nat Kumseewad and Bryan Wright 28-17.
Coming Events at the Warwick Bowls club in May:
Sat 13: Social and 2nd Round of Self Selected Pairs (as above) ; Wed 17: KFC Sponsored Bowls; Sat 20: Social and S/S Pairs cont.; Wed 24: Social; Sat 27: Social and S/S. Pairs cont.; Wed 31: Social.
To Nominate for Wednesday and Saturday afternoon Bowls names must be submitted between midday and 12.30 pm for play at 1pm or call the club (07) 46 611 516. Alternatively place your name in the outside Notice Board at the club.
GREENS PLAYING WELL
The green at the Warwick East was playing beautifully on Thursday for the clubs Triples comepitition.
The winning team was Dave Scotney, Marion Skaines and Clarke Davidson. The runners up, the team of Johnno, Geoff Davis and Peter Klows.
Last passed the post were Brian Black, Pam Kerr and Craig Thurgate
In Social bowls on Saturday, the winner was Billy Lee. Peter Dipplesman filled second place.
Johnno is doing a great job with the green and his efforts do not go un noticed.
Mixed social bowls is on again this Saturday names. Simply submit your name by 12.30pm ready for a 1pm start. Bowlers and non-bowlers are welcome, and bowls can supplied if required.
STANTHORPE BOLWERS KEPT BUSY
Two games of social bowls were played in Stanthorpe on Saturday 29th April.
In the first game Colin Denning and Rocky Thompson scored a four shot win over Dot Rankin and Peter Smith. Final score 20-16.
In the next game Wendy Hurnall and David Rose played an 18 all draw against Robyn Rose and Brian Brown.
Conditions were ideal for Lawn Bowls on Wednesday (3/5) Colin Denning, Robyn Rose and Wendy Hurnall proved too strong for Helen Jones, Tammy Robinson and David Rose. They scored a comprehensive 31 – 11 win. Dot Rankin and Toby Robinson were defeated by Amanda Jeffs and Brian Brown. The margin was a comfortable 28-11.
There was only one game played last Saturday and in a close game Helen Jones and Brian Brown scored a four shot win over Col Denning and Peter Smith (22-18).
The 2023 Stanthorpe Club Triples championship will be held next Saturday (13/5). The draw is on the notice board at the club.
The 2023 Club Fours championship is also not far away. The comepitition will be played in June and details will be released shortly.
The 2023 ladies champion, Wendy Hurnall and current A Men’s champion Gary Trevena will go head to head in the club Singles Championship. The date for this final is yet to be released.
This week’s green sponsors are long-time supporters of the club, Mick and Judy from M and D Auto Two. The Club thanks them for valued and ongoing support.
BIG CROWD PLAY AT CLIFTON
On Saturday the Brian Betts and the Mount Molar Crew Day at the Clifton Bowls Club drew a large crowd.
The winning team of Winners – K Morris, B Simpson and G Death scored a 15-9 win over B Betts, V Weier and R Kehl in their opening game. They went on to defeat J Lewis, M Skaines and P Ryatt 23-2 win game two to seal their win.
The runners up J Lewis, M Skaines and P Ryatt had a 30-0 win in round one before being soundly defeated by the winners in their second game.
The encouragement award went to the team of J Bazley, M Bazley and T Bazley.
Other results
Game 1 – J Cochrane, Red Daley and D Hughes def S Hawke, D Kehl and D Scotney 10 – 9; A Pearce, A Imhoff and L Smith def C Pearce, M McIntyre and N Postle 8 – 7; D Egan, A Larkin and G Knights def C Bazley, A Hickey and C Rowling 13 – 8.
Game 2 – N Postle def T Bazley 21 – 2; D Hughes def G Knights 13 – 6; L Smith def C Rowling 12 – 5; – 2; R Kehl def D Scotney 19 – 12.
Looking ahead in May:-
Saturday 13th May – Competition – Club Selected Pairs – games start 9.30am.
Annette Larkin and Neil Postle v Bruce Simpson and Danny Hughes
Ian Weier and David Smith v Gordon Jago and Prem Ryatt
Peter Mole and Michael Kindelan v Red Daley and Glynn Knights
Andrew Imhoff and Garry Death have a bye in the first round.
The second round will be played at 1.00 pm.
Sunday 21st May – Brekky Pairs – Breakfast at 8.30 am – bowls 9.30am. Casual dress.
Wednesday 24th May – Mid Week Fours 11am sponsored by Keith Muller, Gordon Jago, Dave Smith and John Keleher.
Saturday 27th May – Competition: Final of the Club Selected Pairs 1pm plus social bowls.
The Open Singles will be played on Saturday June 3rd. Nominations are now open (Fee $20.00). The first 24 nominations will be accepted. Games 10 ends each. First prize $100.00 – second prize $75.00. To nominate contact Secretary Garry on 0429893283.
The bar at the club opens on Friday night at 5.30pm and meals will be available from 6pm. To book call Julie (0402 029 263). Karaoke will follow around 7.30 pm.
Ian Morwood was not present last week to win the member’s draw which has jackpotted to $90.
The clubhouse is available for private hire for further details contact Necia (0438 973 707).
CONDITIONS IDEAL FOR CROQUET
The Warwick Croquet players report that the weather last week was once again perfect for play. On Saturday 29/4 three of the Association players were on court. The good form of Tony Hinde continued as he once again pegged out in the game against Dorothy Gartery and Lesley Grayson. The final score26-11
A larger contingent of players enjoyed the court conditions on Thursday with the following results:-
Helen Dooley and Judy Funder (7) v Meredith Thornton and Maree Windle (4)
Lil Henricks and Barb Morrison (7) v Marian Cirson and Rhyl Dearden (4)
Sue Stanley-Harris (7) v Joyce Mahony (5)
Lil Henricks and Maree Windle (7) v Meredith Thornton and Sue Stanley-Harris (4)
Barb Morrison and Joyce Mahony (7) v Rhyl Dearden and Judy Funder (6)
Helen Dooley (7) v Marian Cirson (4)
Marian Cirson and Meredith Thornton (7) v Barb Morrison and Helen Dooley (4)
Sue Stanley-Harris (7) – Joyce Mahony (5) – Maree Windle (5)
