PARKES BOWLS By COL MILLER Over the weekend we had five games of the Men’s Major Singles played. On Saturday Rob Lacey drew Rob Irving, both these players are back after some medical problems and are playing great bowls. On this occasion Rob Lacey took control of the game from the start to take the game 25 to 18 although it took him 31 ends to take the game from Rob Irving. Marker Bernie Mitchell. On Sunday on Rink 5 Jock Townsend drew Matt Parker and at one point Jock lead Matt 15 to 13 but from this point Jock had some good ends to win the game 25 to 17. Rink 6 Tony Riordan drew Alec Bateson and Tony had a solid win 25 to 13 but at one stage the game was 10 all. Marker Ethan Lacey. On Rink 3 Warwick Parker drew Mark Dwyer. On paper Mark was slight favourite but that didn’t matter to Warwick who put the pressure on Mark from the start and won the game 25 to 10. Rink 2 Mick Went drew Mick Simpson, Mick Went showed his bowling skills to win the game 25 to 14 and maintain his position as the player to beat in this competition. Social bowls on Saturday Rink 1 John Carr and Ethan Lacey had a 16 all draw with Arthur Corbett and Mick Valentine. Rink 3 Guy Ellery and Brian Townsend had a good win over Dave Reilly and Brett Frame. Rink 5 Rhona Went and Jo Simpson won 17 to 10 over George Bradley and John Ward. Nat Hancock and Mick Simpson went down to Graham Davis and Col Mudie 26 to 15. Rink 7 David Law and Gary McPhee had a victory over Ann Smith and Warren Bevan 25 to 10. Late news we had 3 games of the Men’s Major Singles on Tuesday afternoon. The first game Mark Fitzalan drew Jake Brown. This was a close game until Jake gave away 7 shots in two ends to allow Mark to take strong lead and go on to win the game 25 to 14. Marker Gary McPhee. Second game Brett Frame drew Jock Townsend. The game was a tight one being 9 all in the 11th end, 10 all in the 13 end, Brett held a 1 shot lead but from then on Jock played consistent bowls to take the game 25 to 21 which was a great upset win as Brett went into this game as favourite. Marker Alec Bateson. The last game Greg Townsend drew Brad Teague, Greg had control of this game until he reached 24 when Brad won the next four ends to put the pressure on Greg. Greg held his nerve to win the next end to take the game 25 to 21. Marker Mark Dwyer. This weekend we have many bowlers travelling to Dubbo, Canowindra and Grenfell to play in Mid-West Championships Pairs so good luck to all those bowlers. The lucky rink this Thursday is $150 and the Friday night Members Badge Draw is $2700 see you at the club.
