50 bowlers turned out last Thursday for the second week of twilight bowls at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club.
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In a game highlighted by some brilliant bowls from newcomer Jodie Matheson, Saints accounted for Two and a Half Fitters 13-4.
In a great game Bitch & Stitch scored a narrow 16-13 win over Golden Girls.
Rolling Stones got out to a 19-9 lead and held on to defeat High Rollers 19-17.
Major winners were Rok-F-M while the minor winners were Rolling Stones.
The lucky losers prize was won by Central West Glass.
SOCIAL BOWLS
28 bowlers contested seven games of Pairs in social bowls last Thursday.
John Keogh and Steve Ryan led all the way in their 24-15 win over Noel Nicholson and John Hodge.
Bob Freeman and Greig Ball played Wes Westcott and Gary McPhee.
Bob and Greig held the lead throughout the first 17 ends enjoying a two shot cushion at 15-13.
Wes and Gary scored five shots on end 18 to grab the lead and hold on to win 19-17.
In a game featuring 15 one shot ends, Bill Skinner and John Ward won the last four ends to come from behind and win 16-13 over Col Woods and Col Mudie.
Max Tomkins and Graham Dixon played Ron Hornery and Geoff Freeman.
Ron and Geoff held a narrow 16-15 lead after 16 ends before powering home, winning four of the last five ends, to win 29-16.
In a very dominant display, Wally Austin and Mike Parkes played the bowls of their life in scoring a 32-6 win over John Dunn and Mike Valentine.
After trailing 11-0, Gordon Dickson and Keith MacRae controlled the remainder of the game to run out big 26-16 winners over Ian Mill and John Corcoran.
Les Kent and Col Hayward led Rob Irving and Graham Barby 19-8 after 13 ends before Rob and Graham won the next four ends to narrow the margin to 19-17.
The last four ends were shared with Les and Col hanging on to win 23-20.
Major winners were Wes Westcott and Gary McPhee with the minor winners being Les Kent and Col Hayward.
28 bowlers played seven games of Pairs in social bowls last Saturday.
Chris Dunn and Dave Johnson played Ron Fisher and Ron Hornery.
This was a very close game with Chris and Dave holding a narrow 16-15 lead after 17 ends.
They then won the next three ends and eventually won the game 22-18.
Allan Wright and John Dunn won the last three ends to score a come from behind 19-14 win over Gordon Dickson and Rhona Went.
Steve “Nimo” Mills and Arthur Corbett enjoyed a good 26-14 win over Cliff Westcott and Pat Cooney.
Alan Affleck and Liz Byrne dominated the last six ends to score a 27-18 win over Ron Murray and Greig Ball.
Bill Skinner and Mike Valentine played Col Woods and Steve Turner.
Bill and Mike had a great start to the game to lead 14-2 after eight ends.
Col and Steve then won six of the next eight ends to narrow the lead to just one shot, 18-17.
However, Bill and Mike finished the stronger and finally won 25-20.
Brenda Davies and John Ward were far too strong for Rob Irving and Joe Crowley, winning 28-9.
Major winners were Nimo Mills and Arthur Corbett while the minor winners were Bill Skinner and Mike Valentine.
Next Saturday will be the Bob and Geoff Freeman sponsored Super Saturday.
All bowlers are invited to attend this day with extra prizes up for grabs.
