BOWLS RESULTS

INNISFAIL

On Thursday, with 24 players on the green, the team of G Anderson, J Morrison and S Micale came home the winners. Saturday is proving popular with 26 players enjoying social pairs. The winners were J Walker and P Anderson. Graham thanks those involved in a number of competition games which were completed. In club triples, R Aldous, J Fossey and S Howe defeated S Dallapozza, J Zaini and S Pagano in a very close game. In consistency singles, A Windsor defeated G Edgerton, J Fossey defeated C Smith, J Walker defeated M Clifford. November 3-4: Innisfail/ South Johnstone Tournament of Bowls. There will be no social bowls on this weekend. November 11: Innisfail self-selected, two-bowl monthly triples. Nominations are now open. Put your team on the board.

BABINDA

Thursday, October 19: Winners were L Holland, G Buttigieg and J Azzopardi. L Maxwell, A Azzopardi and G Omodei were second. Friday, October 20: We had another successful night of barefoot bowls with 30 bowlers taking part and enjoying the night. Thursday, October 26: Mixed bowls. Names in by 1pm. Play starts at 1.30pm. Visitors and new bowlers are most welcome. October 27-28: Look on board for competitions.

SILKWOOD

Wednesday, October 17: Social bowls was a quiet afternoon with eight bowlers testing their abilities. Barry Green and Chris Lower drew with Delmo Tarditi and Tony Haydock 21-all. Denise Charman and Karin Rastoll d Brian Brooks and Anna Della Bella, 28-20. Ernie Bucklar Shield elimination games continued with Alan Hudson and Jean Messina progressing to the next round after defeating Lee Mayell and Delmo Tarditi, 25-19. Sunday, October 21: Two Silkwood teams competed in the open triple at South Johnstone. Fourteen teams from different clubs challenged themselves for the first place. Congratulations to the Silkwood team of Denise Charman, Bryan Meyer and Dan Dunn who accepted the first prize. Friday night barefoot bowling and barbecue starting from 6pm is enormous fun. Come along and try our bowls game. All are welcome and bowls are provided. Sunday social bowls: Delmo Tarditi, Karin Rastoll and Agnes Cain d Anna Della Bella, Ian Revie and Alan Hudson, 31-15. Free bowls coaching on the first Saturday of the month at 9am at Silkwood Bowls Club. All welcome. For more information, call Denise on 0400 791 517. You can follow us on Facebook for all upcoming events. Social bowls: Wednesdays and Sundays. Register at 2.30pm for a 3pm start. Finish at 5pm. Please take note of the times; this is for the summertime.

SOUTH JOHNSTONE

Sunday’s self-select open two-bowl triples was a successful event due to work from games director Tim Kerrigan and president Shane McInerney. Fourteen teams filled the green with bowlers travelling from Millaa Millaa, Babinda and Silkwood. With Anne Windsor bringing a team from Cairns along with a strong contingent from Innisfail, it made a good mix. Even young Frankie Obah from Edmonton came for a quick lesson. At the end of the day, with a mixture of some wild results and some tight finishes, the winners were the Silkwood team of Denise Charman (who is a district ladies rep), Brian Meyer and a new-found skip Dan Dunne 4+37. Then came a local crew – Albert Holder, Fred Caltabiano and skip David Leach on 4+18 – and running in third was Kelvin Albert, O. B. E Peter Broccardo waving the flag and skip Johnstone boy Tony Burns, who is playing top bowls this year. Plans are afoot to run four per year as this gives all bowlers a chance to play on a higher plane without getting blown away. No bowls next Saturday, however, Sunday bowls starts at 1.30pm. All welcome, bowls supplied with coaching and afternoon tea for only $10.

WEST CAIRNS TPI

Twenty-six players including two visitors from Hervey Bay and a couple of our old players who we have not seen for a while joined us last Monday under very windy conditions to enjoy social mixed bowls at West Cairns Bowls Club. Winners on the day were Dawn Evans, Meryl Chard and Shaun Ellison. Our membership is open to any registered bowler from any club who enjoys the sport in a non-competitive atmosphere. Nominations are required to be in the hands of our selectors before 1pm on Monday and can be phoned to our selector on 0409 624 623. A sheet is also available at the club to record nominations. New players are also asked to record their preferred playing position to assist with the selection process. Cards are called at 1.15pm and all players are requested to be present at that time. All members are also advised that all positions on the committee for 2019 are now available for nomination. Forms are available from the treasurer.

EDGE HILL

Ladies’ social bowls, Thursday, October 25. Everyone is welcome. Mixed pairs social bowls. Tuesday winners: M Weaver-P Brady. Runnerup: Brendan-IG. Tuesday night winners were Joc-David-Steve. Runners-up: Christine-Rongda-Frank. L/C: Debbie-Roz-Tony. Wednesday night winners: Steve-Wayne. Runners-up: George-Janet-Rongda. Saturday winners: Jenny-Gov. Runners-up: W Hunter-J Nickless. EHMBC committee 2018-19 President: I Noble. Vice-president: G Royle. Treasurer: S Adams. Committee members: L Pomroy and G Victor. Ladies’ games director: G Andersen. Men’s games director: R Webster. Game days and times: Wednesday night play from 7pm. No Saturday social bowls will be played this week as the Edge Hill Classic Fours will be played from 12pm on Saturday, October 27. Come and enjoy top bowlers in the district play five very competitive games this weekend. Social bowlers, please get your names in before 11.30am on other playing days. All bowlers are welcome.

MARLIN COAST

Tuesday afternoon men’s triples: First: Brian O’Connor/Gordon Midson. Second: Graham King/Tony Kessler/Garry Davies Tuesday night bowls: Shane/Deb/Jason Spider: Jen Brittain/Jason Wednesday mixed bowls: Triples: Val Rhueben/ Edna Parkes/Jenny Arthur. Pairs: Judi Curtayne/ Jan Baumann/Shirley Sampson Thursday triples: First: Bob Smith/Jason/Robbo. Second: Patrick Arthur/Barry Ashton/Jeanette Ward. Saturday afternoon jackpot walking pairs: Winners of Winners: Jak/Graham King/Nev Sellwood. Winners of Losers: Calvin Twigger/ Shane Porter. Club championships: Check boards for play by dates for championship games. Ladies’ triples final: Olga Morley/Christine Scott d Laurie Roberts/Marion Sellwood/Linda McCarthy, 21-11. Coming events: Monday evening happy hour, cheap drinks 5pm-6pm. Tuesday men’s triples: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12.45pm. Tuesday night barefoot bowls: Be here by 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Sausage sizzle and bowls and cash prizes. A fun night for all levels. Wednesday ladies’ bowls, gentlemen invited: 1pm start, dress optional, cards called at 12.45pm. Thursday men’s triples, ladies invited: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12.45pm. Friday night prize-a-rama, gold rush, 100 club, meat tray raffles. Draw starts 6.30pm. Saturday jackpot walking pairs: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called 12.45pm. Sunday happy hour, 4 till 6. All bowlers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls available free. Phone 4057 6931. Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes before start. Special events: Mr E Memorial Day, November 3. Melbourne Cup drought relief fundraiser, November 6.

BROTHERS EDMONTON MEN

Wednesday, October 17. Winners: Burnie O’Shae, Graham Davies, Denis Jacoora. Runners-up: Steve Paris, Allen Begg, Matty Paris. Saturday, October 20. Winners: Sandy McQuade, Jill Alexander, June Brittain. Runners-up: Iris O’Callaghan, Ron Taggart, Judy Rick. Wednesday, October 24/ Men’s mufti self-select triples. Cash prizes plus jackpot, Visitors welcome. Nominations close 11.30am for play at 12.30pm. Contact office on 4055 5344. Saturday, October 27. Mixed mufti triples club select skips pick a card, cash prizes plus jackpot. visitors welcome. Nomination sheet in Brothers Fuller Sports Club foyer or contact bowls office and leave a message. Entries close 11.30am for play at 12.30pm. Saturday, November 24. Jim Todd’s Patrons Day. Money for Xmas. Mixed four’s club select leads, seconds and thirds. Skips pick a card. Total prize money – $1200. Nomination sheet in Brothers Fuller Sports Club foyer or contact the bowls office on 4055 5344 and leave a message.

GORDONVALE

Ladies today at 1pm. Championship singles: B Mason v L Uhrenholt Marker N Corkill, plus social bowls. Men, Thursday, October 25. Club selected 3 bowl pairs, ladies welcome. Names by 12 noon for 1pm start. Winners from last week: Laurie & Bevan. Sunday, October 21. Semi-final championship singles: P Mulkearns d J Gunn, 25-17. Monday, October 29 at 5.30pm. Committee meeting nominations for championship pairs, triples and fours extended to and closing on Monday, October 29. More nominations needed. Gordonvale open triples on Saturday, November 17: Great prize money. Nominate on 4056 1050 or email admin@gordonvale bowls.com.au to make sure of your team gets a game. The green is running well and we anticipate a full green.

MOSSMAN

Ladies results: We had 22 ladies come enjoy our Patron Denise Highland day. The theme for the day was Hawaiian. All the bowlers got into the spirit and came in Hawaiian dress. The prize for best dressed went to Margaret Cooper. We had an interesting game of bowls and for the first two ends, we had to play left-handed. As you can imagine this was hilarious and a great afternoon was had by all. Well done Glenise and Denise. Graded triples results are Angie Fleming, Margaret Cooper, Honey Coysh 20 defeated Maree Johnson, Christy Colley, Lesley Anderson 15. Anne Geddes, Trish Arnold, Barbara May 22 defeated Anne Phillips, Carmen Bolton, Janice Brylack 17. The third round of graded triples will be played on October 25 at 1pm. Wednesday, October 17. Mixed social bowls saw a good field of 34. Winners: T Pisot, C Richards, Z Girgenti & K McDonald 1 win and a draw. Second: J Gard, D White and T Holmes 1 win, 1 loss plus 13. Third: N Fletcher, A Fleming & Carol Maxted 1 win, 1 loss plus 6. Friday, October 19, saw a great social night with 40 bowlers playing under the new lights, the new lights being a great success. Well done president Eric and a cheerio and best wishes to Eric who is going in for a new knee. Hope they put it in the right way round. Saturday, October 20, men’s jackpot bowls. N Fletcher, M Plummer, B Smith and Dave Cooke 20 d D White, C Toohey and T Richards 18. C Tranfield, J Fleming and E Smith 23 d T Pisot, Don Cook and P Busch 15. D Hoskin, T Brylack, P Gorsuch and G Tyrer 26 d J Girgenti, A Douglas, N Tesch and B Hando 8. Winners: G Marsh, J Arnold and B Wolland 31 d J Anderson, C Payne and G Wilmot 8 Sunday, October 21, mixed social saw G Marsh, G Burke and Sir Eric win with a win and a loss plus 12. Also had the start of the mixed pairs round robin with the Maxteds beating the Johnsons 24 to 13 and Angie & Gary 29 d Trish & John Boadle 16. If anyone would like a feed of fish, Ted will be back on Saturday.

WEST CAIRNS MEN

Our major sponsor Westco Motors Volkswagen exceeded themselves on Sunday by providing a display of new vehicles for inspection on our spare green plus numerous giveaways for players at our annual “Bring A Mate” day. Company rep Cameron and staff enjoyed their bowls and promised special deals for bowlers. Hopefully, some of the 80 participants will follow through on their initial interest. A Westco team of Graham, Harry, Jack, Cameron and Steve Smith took the spoils in their section while Royston, Wagga, George Atkinson and Phil Buntain won theirs’. Ian “Choc” Casey, having his first ever game, impressed observers and shows promise. The final of the club triples on Friday provided one of the highest standards and most thrilling matches in years. While all players were in top form, experienced skips Steve Smith and Alby Radford were outstanding under pressure. The scores were locked at 18 all with one end to go. Kevin Richardson, Mick Lynch and Alby Radford won the last end to defeat Terry Mawer, Kev Crump and Steve Smith, 20-18. A pairs match saw S Carolan and J Johnston defeat K Richardson and M Lynch, 17-11. NewsXpress Edge Hill Tuesday went to Barry Butt, Heath Flannery and Jim Duffield. Second D Jacoora, D Lawton, A White. With numbers continuing to increase, the aim is to play some fours matches rather than turn players away, especially in summer under the roof. Byrnes Meats Thirsty Thursday standouts as chosen by the selectors were Tamika, Yakka and Johnny Greenway. Cyclone Metal Roofing Friday Scroungers resulted in Gabby Billik winning over Toowoomba visitor Marilyn Studds. Our next big day is the Sunday morning before the Melbourne Cup when sweep participants join regular bowlers on the green. The sweep will be conducted after bowls and refreshments are provided to those members. Those still not paid up need to see Jonesy ASAP.

WEST CAIRNS LADIES

Wednesday, October 17, semi-final B singles: Annie def Kay, Kath def Gabby; what a great close game. Well done, ladies. Social Mary/ Marilyn Stubbs/Margaret W def Irene/Bob Stubbs/Frances-Joy/Lisa def Marg/Marion welcome back Irene and Lisa. We hope that visitors Marilyn and Bob Stubbs enjoyed their afternoon with us. All the best and drive safe. Wednesday, October 24. Social bowls as usual. Names in by 12.15pm for 1.30pm start. If you wish a game, please give Kath a call on 0439 450 153 or Rosemary on 0409 624 623. B grade singles final will see Kath v Annie. Marker Rosemary. All the best ladies.