SPORT IN DETAIL
Saturday presented good conditions – clear blue skies with an occasional gentle breeze – although an aggressive mirage didn’t distract Wayne Walsh as the only participant in F Class on the day. Charlie Forster from Cairns in Target Rifle came out ahead on the day (taking into account mixed category scoring overall) by a whisker, with Rick Mischlewski coming home in a dead heat with Charlie in the second round of the shoot. The 600m mound didn’t deter Lothar Ross with Neil Attwood snapping at his heels and Chris Tsang also improving in his second round of 11. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, January 13. F Class — Wayne Walsh 60. 4, 63.2 = 123.6 from a possible 126 Target Rifle — Charlie Forster 50.5, 52.3 = 102.8 from a possible 105. Rick Mischlewski 47.3, 52.3 = 99.6 from a possible 105. Lothar Ross 47.6, 47.1 = 96.2 from a possible 105. Neil Attwood 46.1, 47.1 = 93.2 from a possible 105. Chris Tsang 39.1, 48.1 = 87.2 from a possible 105
MOSSMAN & DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB
Riflemen from Herberton and Cairns shot last Sunday over double 500 yards in conditions that offered good sighting but a deceptive wind. In F Class Open, David Stewart established a handy lead on the first range and hung on for a narrow win from Trevor Armstrong, who took out the second range. Les Binnie was the only competitor in Target Rifle John and finished with 46.2 and 50.1 for the day. Scores for the day were: D Stewart 124.7, T Armstrong 123.10, P Smith 119.6, M Edge 100.3, L Binnie 96.3. Next shoot in Herberton will be on the 31st over double 600 yards.
HERBERTON RIFLE CLUB RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB
December 17: Sunny with heavy mirage and switching winds. Results for 800 yards at the Ravenshoe range: F Standard – 15 shot match: D Holden 86.5, M. Wilson 86.2; double 10 shot match: M. Wood 115.5. F Open – 15 shot match: P. Padgett 82.2. F/TR – double 10 shot match: B. Gianasi 117.5, C. Allman 115.4, J. Anderson 109.5. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everybody. Sunday, January 7: Double 800, 10 shot comp. 9am muster, 9.30am start. Club results for week ending December 16: Monday, December 11 1. Jenny Crawt, Pauline Wurzel; 2. Andrea Mathieson, Josephina Burrie; 3. Lorraine Zoia, Lisa Cowling Tuesday, December 12 Red Point Event 2 North/South – 1. Leif Mannerstrale, Pat Mannerstrale; 2. David McConachie, Bearice McConachie; 3. Marguerita Sexton, Ev Turner East/West – 1. Lois Pollock, Dianne Rigano; 2. Pat Bruce, Helen Rial; 3. Pamela Flanagan, Barbara Howard OVERALL 1. Leif Mannerstrale, Pat Mannerstrale; 2. David McConachie, Bearice McConachie; 3. Tony Lusk, John Hughes Wednesday, December 13 1. John Hughes, Terry Conlan; 2. William van Bakel, Simon van Kruistum; 3. Michael Byrne, Tony Lusk Thursday, December 14 North/South – 1. Wim Driehuis, Simon van Kruistum; 2. Terry Conlan, Barbara Power; 3. William van Bakel, Michael Byrne East/West – 1. John Kaplin, Marita Elder; 2. Sandy Long, Tony Lusk; 3. Maureen Lyons, Sue Clarke Friday, December 15 North/South – 1. Julie Jensen, Grace Andreassen; 2. Donald O’Brien, Peter Jostsons; 3. Maureen Lyons, Jan Cluff. East/West – 1. Anna O’Brien, Christa Jostsons; 2. Phil Dempster, Helen McCarthy; 3. Ann Smith, Patrick Arthur Saturday, December 16 North/South – 1. Goren Tuon, Josephina Burrie; 2. David McConachie, Ev Turner; 3. Pat Bruce, Helen Rial. East/West – 1. Tony Lusk, Michael Byrne; 2. Sandy Long, Di Rigano; 3. Glen Anderson, Beverley Lynn
CAIRNS BRIDGE CLUB BROTHERS EDMONTON BOWLS CLUB
Wednesday, December 13 Winners: Gary Davies, Don Lawton, Denis Jacoora. R/up: Frogstar, Grahame Cann, Kenny Waine. Saturday, December 16. Maureen & Jim Todd’s Ham Day. Winners: Rosemary Stevens, Greg Hickey, Christine Populin, Alan Quinn. R/up: Kay Paki, Maxc Harker, Mick Buckler, Daphne Begg. Third: David Cairns, Monica Steel, Denise Quinn, Joe Jackson. Coming events: Saturday, December 23 – Mixed mufti triples. Club select skips pick a card, visitors welcome. Entries close 11.30am on day, play at 12.30pm. Affiliation fees are now due for 2018. Full members $100. Finalise by December 31. Tuesday afternoon: 1st R. Radigna, M. Cory, L. Mills. 2nd: J. Hope, K. McLean, I. Donkin. Thirsty Thursday best players – Golden Bowl winners: T. Helmeth, Gary. Scroungers resume after Christmas. Sunday morning: 1st R. Boundy, B. Myles, M. Hetherton. 2nd B. Butt, B. Moseley, J. Duffield. Free game: Mumbles. Money back team: M. Gordon, J. Hope, K. McLean. Jackpot $540 won by Johno’s team. Nomination sheets on the games board for District games to be played in January/ February, also for players wanting to play in the Sam Rinaudo Shield Australia Day weekend. Christmas Dinner set menu this Friday, twocourse meal $23pp, bookings 4051 1814.
WEST CAIRNS BOWLS CLUB
Thursday Men’s Triples December 14 – Winners: M. Borghero/F. Obah/John Populin. Runner Up: Santo Raciti’s team. Nil jackpot/raffle winner: Saturday 2 Bowls Triples December 16 cancelled. Club Pairs championship round winners W. Hart/J. Rilley d F. Henley/D. Stewart 27-16. The highlight of the forthcoming Friday evening, December 22, will be the club’s unique Christmas hamper draw along with many other prizes. Come and share with your friends this pre-Christmas social evening. There are tickets still available. Thursday December 21 Men’s Triples nomination sheet, all single and visiting players welcome, mufti dress with names by 12.15pm. Cards issued 12.50pm for 1pm start. Jackpot and raffle rewards. Saturday 2 Bowls Triples December 23. Self or club-selected triples, single nominations $12 per player. Nomination sheet closes at 2.30pm. Cards issued for 3pm start of games. Players within the Club Championship Fours, Pairs and Singles draws are reminded of outstanding games required to be completed.
CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB MILLAA MILLAA GOLF CLUB
Shed Boss sponsored the Stableford event at Royal Millaa Millaa. Thank you Lenny. The Dixon family took home the loot again, Keith and Barb, well done. Whatever you are on we all want some! Keith had 44 points and Barb 46. Bruce Hunter got runner up for the men with 43 and Ash Healy 40. Ann Hapgood for the ladies with 34. NTPs went to Peter Hill, Graham Murray and Keith Dixon won the eagles nest on 1/10. Next week is a Club Trophy Day Stableford event.