Playing Ditch Weight

The two semi–finals of the Club Triples Championship were completed on Saturday afternoon in quite pleasant conditions.

In one game Brian McNair, Jono Watson and David Quigley played Ted Loader, Russell Boyd (substitute) and Brian Madden.

The result of this game was probably decided in the first half of the game when David’s team won 10 of the first 13 ends to lead 23–5. While Brian’s team reduced the margin the final score was 27–17 in favour of David’s team.

In the other game Stephen Joliffe, Rod Cummings and Graeme Edgerton were opposed to Albert Carter, Geoff Holt and Peter Watts. Peter’s team dominated the scoring in the first half of the game to lead 13–5 after 13 ends.

Graeme’s team had reduced the margin to just 5 shots and the score was 20–15 with 4 ends to play. Peter’s team won 3 of the remaining ends to win 25–18. Unfortunately, the plan to play the final on Sunday was cancelled due to the wet and cold conditions.

In addition to the Championship games there were three games of pairs for Jackpot bowls. All games were closely contested with the highest winning margin being 4 shots. The winners of this game were Glen Seward and Colin Chapman with a score of 21–17.

The other two games both had a winning margin of 3 shots. Harold Anderson and Cliff Traynor won their game 18–15 and Tom Preston and Michael Webb won with an identical score.

On Thursday afternoon there were 12 players involved in fairly chilly conditions.

Everyone was well rugged up and the sun was out for most of the time.

Three games of pairs were played and two games were closely contested. The highest winning margin was 17 shots for the team of Steve Walsh and Ian Schofield.

In a contrast to that score Michael Webb and George Somerville won their game by just three shots 18 to 15. The other game was also close with Chris Wright and Col Chapman winning 20–19. The margin of three shots was just the right one for the players involved to take out the $188 jackpot for the afternoon.

The wood raffle organised by the Women’s Bowling Club was drawn at the Bowling Club on Friday night. The lucky winner was Glenda Smithers. The women bowlers would like to thank the community members for supporting the raffle.

Players eligible to play in the Club Fours were advised on Friday that there has been a change to the dates and all players can check the new dates that are on the notice board.

Details for the Riverina Murray Fours Championships for 2025–26 are on display and the entries for this event close on Thursday 3rd July.

On Sunday 22nd June there will be an opportunity for bowlers and non–bowlers to be involved in a short game of bowls. Play is scheduled to start at 2 pm and the game will last for one hour. Registrations can be made on the day at the club or by phoning 6382 1112.

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