Socially Sundy
WEEKENDS. A time for many and varied sporting activities, from the big paddock at Mudgee hosting the NRL Charity Shield, to the black ribbon around the awesome Mount Panorama motor racing circuit at Bathurst with the Supercars flexing their horsepower, to the humble greens of Dubbo City hosting two Pennant matches.
Not to be left behind, the RSL Combination Bowlers gathered to express themselves and get the adrenaline pumping at Dubbo City on Sunday.
The greenkeeper-manicured greens were pristine despite heavy overnight rain and 33 avid bowlers relaxed before proceedings, then placed their bowls to begin two and a half hours of “intense” rivalry.
Paul Martin, Ross Pharo and Kevin Scott opened their account with a couple of good ends and maintained their lead over Ron Morrison, Ruby Stockings and Gordon Scott before surging to a 3410 win. The trio dropped only their game 5 ends of the 16 avail-able.
Annette Mcmillan and Karen Greenhalge produced some excellent bowls when they paired up against Helen Linnane and Roger Shirwin. Roger was undaunted by the task but unfortunately Annette and Karen proved too good, controlling well for a 20-8 win.
Bowls is an intriguing game. The clash between Gaye Cottee, Shirley Marchant and Phil Knight against Sue Mcauley, Julie Brown and Greg Brown proved that it is any-one’s for the taking. It was neck and neck all the way for the first 15 ends with Sue, Shirley and Greg two up but a magical three bowls on the last clinched it for their op-ponents. The final score was 13-12.
On another Rink it took 11 ends for Steve Kelly, Tom Hando and Chris Crisante to put Carl New, Pete Ruzans and Mel Giddings to the sword. The latter dropped four bowls on the first and from then on they were playing catch ups. Their hopes dropped further when Pete left the game due to illness and it finished up 21-7.
In another reasonably close game in the mid sector, Mick Linnane, DOC and Trish Gosper held a two shot lead over Ron Mcauley, Gordon Lummis and Peter Sinclair at the break. They say bowls is a game of two halves and this match proved it. From End 9, Ron, Gordon and Peter took their game to a new level and prevented any further scoring by their opponents. Final result was 18-13, a grand comeback!
Despite a slightly confusing scorecard, the adjudicators found the master of swing Leo Balstad and teammates Gary Huggins and Eric Satchell defeated himself (Leo Balstad), Helen Emblem and Lionel Ayoub. Both teams were consistent but that alone does not win matches! Leo, Gary and Eric 17-8 winners after claiming 11 of the 16 ends. Good stuff!
Best of the Day – Kevin Scott, Ross Pharo and Paul Martin
Runners Up – Chris Crisante, Tom Hando and Steve Kelly.
Resters – “Oh those resters” – Paul Martin, Annette Mcmillan and Pete Ruzans.
AS the official end of summer was during the week, swimmers were into the pool chasing points.
There are only four weeks left in which to push for the Point Score Trophy.
The female members dominated the short course with Lizzy George taking out the 25 metre event; the males fighting back in the 50m through Colin Sheridan.
The Junior events were shared between Xandah Edwards and Lilly Sheridan.
Five teams contested the Brace Relay with Bonni and Bella Sheridan besting the other four teams to claim the Brace Relay.57 of a second outside their time.
Di Donnelly and Terry Dray shared the February point score on 75.
Results Tue 23 Feb: JUNIORS
z 25m – Xandah Edwards (+.12), Bonni Sheridan (+.21), Lilly Sheridan (-.89) z 50 Metre – Lilly Sheridan (-.07), Mason Hill (+.13), Xandah Edwards (-.46)
SENIORS
z 25m – Lizzy George (+.09), Charlie Edwards (-.24) 0.24, Janelle Frappell (-.27) z 50m – Colin Sheridan (-.14), Janelle Frappell (-.70), Terry Dray (-1.15) z Relay – Bella/bonni Sheridan (+.57), Xandah Edwards/colin Sheridan (-0.98)