On the bowling green

Parkes Bowling and Sports Club By Marty Tighe Minor Pairs Championship Final The Final of the Clubs' Minor Pairs Championship was played on Saturday between Ian Simpson and Brian Hampton against Mike Valentine and Marty Tighe. Ian and Brian won the Final in convincing style, recording a big win over Mike and Marty. All Bowlers congratulate Ian and Brian on the superb display of Pairs Bowling, proving too strong by winning the Final 25 shots to 9. Major Triples Championship A second round Major Triples Match was also played on Saturday, with the underdog team of Steve Turner, Wilbur Harris and Guy Ellery against the highly fancied combination of Pete McPhee, Mick Simpson and Brett Frame. The match proceeded to script for the first 14 ends with Team Frame ahead by 15 shots to 8. Guy and his team stormed back, completely dominating from the 14th end onwards, winning all but one of the remaining ends, to advance to the next round after defeating Team Frame by 25 shots to 16. Thursday Social Bowls Twenty eight Social Bowlers enjoyed a nice Thursday afternoon playing two games of triples and four games of pairs on a heavy green. The closest game was the pairs game between Noel Johnstone and Mick Simpson against Bowls veterans Colin Hayward and Geoff Freeman. The scores were level on three of the 20 ends bowled, and only one shot separated the teams, in favour of Team Simpson after the 18th end. Noel and Mick combined nicely on the next end to pick up four shots to extend the margin to five shots, and though they conceded one shot on the last end, were content to win the game and head into the warm Club, after winning the game by 18 shots to 14. Saturday Social Bowls In addition to the 10 Bowlers playing Championship Bowls on Saturday, a further 16 Bowlers braved the cold windy conditions to watch the Championship action, whilst also playing two games of triples and one game of pairs. Each of the three games were closely fought with the heavy green likely contributing to evening out the Teams. The triples game between Geoff Smith, Brenda Davies and John Ward against Rob Irving, Noel Johnstone and Tony Riordan was the closest result on the day. Team Ward led by 17 shots to 5 after the 14th end, but didn't count on the never say die attitude from their opponents. Team Riordan won the majority of the remaining ends, including scoring 5 shots on the penultimate end, to draw the game at 23 shots each. Bowlers are hoping for warmer conditions next week, which will feature more Major Triples Matches. Social Bowls continues on both Thursday and Saturday, commencing at 1pm. Visitors are most welcome to play, names in by 12.30pm. The lucky rink jackpot has increased to $130 for Thursday social Bowls, which is preceded by the 100 club lucky number draws on both days, and breaky trays on Thursday. Parkes B & S C Women's Bowls By Lea Orr There's a saying, "We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails"! Well, wasn't that true for our Tuesday morning blows comp! Sorry, bowls comp! Can't blame the surface, the green was superb, as always, thanks to Ground Control. Marja thought she was imagining things when bubbles began appearing in the air, popping on the green, drifting here and there, inviting childish games of catching rainbows. These escapees from the Pre School held their line, unlike our bowls, and wafted on southwards. Kim, Fran and Marja coasted to a strong lead and burst Betsy, Ann and Kay's bubble, scoring on 15 of the 20 ends played. They gave up the chase on Rink 4, going down 24 - 8. The whole spectrum of shots were played on Rink 6, as Joan and Lea came to blows against Janice and Lynn. We fought them on the beaches, in the trenches and wide out on the landing ground, as bubbles attacked us from the air! Every wayward shot was blamed on the gusty wind. Joan and Lea lifted enough to win 18 - 5. On Rink 2, Gwenda, Merilyn & Sue (Forbes) began to wonder why they had even turned up, not opening their score until after BubbleGate. Their opponents, Lorraine, Rhona and Rose continued to score at a rate of knots, and prevailed to take the match, 24 - 13. Time to move inside the club and try a draught of another kind! Maureen, Michelle, Sue and Lil all picked up some cash in the 100's club. Michelle was granted large wine glass status after becoming our 200th member of our Parkes Town Ladies Bowling Club FaceBook page! Cheers, 'Chelle! Don't forget, nominations are open for the Club Major Singles, open to all registered players. Close next Tuesday. Names on the board, $10 in the box! To play bowls next Tuesday, August 27 call the club, 68621446, between 9am - 9.30am, with play to begin at 10am. All welcome! Railway Bowls By Paul Lewin Hello Bowlers 12 keen bowlers played Social Bowls on Wednesday, August 14. Winners were Phil Barnard and Paul Lewin winning 16+23. Runners Up were Terry Hetherington and Gene Rapp winning 16+9. Marble 15 came out and the Margins were 4, 9 and 23. The Jackpot this week is $150.00. Saturday, August 17 saw 14 players roll out for Social Bowls. Winners were John Corcoran and Tony Bright winning 20+23. Runners Up were Geoff Leonard, Lorraine Baker and Gene Rapp winning 16+10. Men's Pennants This week our Division 4 team head to Peak Hill on Saturday for a must win and our Division 3 team head to Molong on Sunday to hone their skills as they sit on top and are off to the playoffs next month. State Rookie Singles We had three players represent our club at Manildra on Saturday for the State Rookie Qualifiers. Michael Hackett who suffered a couple of losses one was tight. Tory Moon who got off to a great start winning his first game, before going down to locals Jock Townsend and Ashley Kirwan who was the third of our representatives and the most successful winning her first game over Jock Townsend. She was then being defeated by the eventual pool winner, before bouncing back and defeat Tory Moon. Ashley finished just two shots behind with the same points, very unlucky. Well done to all and thank you! Club Championships The draws are up for all championships please get in and organise some games as they all have play by dates. Champagne Triples Nominations are open for the Parkes Services Club Champagne Triples. $23,000.00 and Tier 3 Ranking, this is sure to be an event not to be missed. October 12 and 13. This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday, August 21 at 1pm. Social Bowls on Saturday, August 24 at 1pm. As always names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club. In the Club on Friday, August 23 we have Happy Hour 5-7pm, Meat Tray Raffles, Badge Draw ($750.00), Joker Draw ($1,400.00) and the Bistro serving up their amazing meals from 6pm. See you at the Railway! Toot Toot!