BOWLS RESULTS

Wednesday saw the start of the Rodeo Festival Bowls week at the Mareeba and Memorial Bowls Club. Four major competitions were contested by teams from across the region and quality team entrants gave way to tight competitions on all four days.

Wednesday 4th July Mixed Triples sponsored by Russo Meats, Winners J. Damiani, T. Pin and L. Cadorin R/up L. Bruno, L. Cummings and B. Pitson. Thursday 5th July Jackpot Pairs. Winners E. Crema and B. Fitzpatrick R/up R. Keddie and N. Gray, Best 2nd Game B. Pitson and B. Orr. Saturday 7th July Mixed Fours sponsored by the Beef Joint. Winners R. Hill, G. Ericson, L. Cummings and P. Plowman, R/Up G. Bermingham, R. Keddie, B. Ciobo and B. Lynne. Sunday 8th July Rodeo Open Fours A full field of 18 teams made for very strong competition and the result could not have been closer. The winners on 4 wins + 33. B. Fitzpatrick, M. Parise, E. Crema and R. Brown beat R/Up P. Soda, J. Dennis, G. Brown and S. Soda by a single shot (4 wins + 32). Third place S. Brady, B. Lynne, C. Brady and S. Gordois. Major sponsors’ Bendigo Bank manager Stephen Gear was on hand to present the prizes. Each team skipper gave thanks to Bendigo Bank, Mareeba Mazda, Hansen Ford, TGT Hardware and Apels Solicitors for their invaluable sponsorship. The Rodeo Bowls Week was completed yesterday with the Club Select Triples, where the Rodeo Princess Entrants were on show. Club Championships: Mens Pairs: P. Soda and B. Lynne def. S. Keddie and G. Bermingham

Men’s A grade Championship A Whykes v G Johnson. Men’s B Grade Championship C Johnson v F Ballerini. Upcoming events

31st July Thelma Moss Shield nominations close 20/7. 12th Aug. Malanda Dairy Festival 9am start. 18th Aug. Davison cup.! 9th Aug. Mossman Sugar Festival 9am start. Results: Men’ championship pairs: D Skinner/ J Phillips def M Gordon/ Greg Johnson. Men’s Fours Championship final D Skinner J Phillips C Johnson N Twinning (sub) Def L Thompson J Beu A Jones (sub) G Johnson. Wed Social: Winners Y Melevsky K Anderson F Ballerini, R/U V Weiland D McGahan S North. Friday Jackpot Pairs: A Whykes Z Barry, R/U M & D McGahan. Saturday self selected triples. Winners: A Whykes R & S North, R/U M & D McGahan G Eagleton

Thur. 5th. July. Winners. Tayla. L, Maxwell. R, Omodei. 2nd. G. McMillan B, Price. j. Azzopardi. Sat. 7th. July. 9am. Open Pairs. J, Martinod. H. Hohnke. Def. G and R Omodei. Sat. 7th. July. 1pm. Men Pennants Babinda Def. West Cairns. Babinda will end up 2nd to Edge Hill. Sun. 8th. July. Mixed Social. 1st. Wyatt. G, Tsakissiris. B, Price. N, Grimshaw. 2nd. Tayla J, Tsakissiris. L, Grimshaw R, Tsakissiris. Thur. 12th.July. Mixed social. Names in by 1pm. Play starts at 1,30pm. Visitors and New Bowlers are most welcome. Sat 14th.July. Check Board For Competitions. Sun. 15th. July. Men Classic Fours. Full up with 14 Teams. Play starts at 9am. Fri. 13th. July. Meals are available. Fri. 20th. July. Twilight Bowls. Names in by 6pm. Everyone is invited. To come along and enjoy a night of Bowls.

Thursday saw 30 bowlers on the green. Winners on the day were T. Burns, R. Maguire, T. Dorrington. On Saturday our 3rd Division travelled to West Cairns to play Edge Hill in the final game of the season. Our players struggled to master the very fast green but valiantly persevered to lose the match by only one point. Congratulations to Edge Hill on winning the Pennant this year. At home 12 players enjoyed a social game. On Sunday it was pleasing to see a full green of 16 teams contesting the Innisfail Invitation Triples. The winners on the day were 1st; team led by D. Jaccora. 2nd; team led by F. Obah 3rd; team led by W. Hewitt. Members are reminded that Annual membership fees are now due. Please assist the club’s finances by paying them as soon as possible.

New club sponsor Cyclone Metal Roofing was welcomed in the best possible way on Sunday with a maximum of 64 bowlers gracing the green. Narrow winners were Rob Moody, Des Kennedy, Nick McIntyre, Barry Hare. 2nd, Bill Kinnimont, Sam Saffiotti, Rod Hooper, John Murray. The McLeod St UNiTAB money back lucky card to Stan Williams team. The free game draw for next week went to Kev Crump. NewsXpress Edge Hill Tuesday triples, 1st, Michael Greenwood, Norm Hall, Kev Crump. 2nd Bruce McGilvray, Trev Johnston, John Bent. Fullerton Manufacturing Thursday standouts were B. Glazebrook, G Clarke, T. Perkins. Friday evening’s Scroungers remains popular with Gabby Billik winning again from Andrew Mattson. Our restaurant special this week is a child’s meal free with every adult meal purchased during the school holidays. Tab facilities operate daily. Bowls program, Monday TPI afternoon social. Tuesday 12.30pm men’s triples. Wednesday afternoon ladies day, men invited. Thursday 1pm men’s very social beginners welcome. Friday 5.45pm mixed Scroungers. Sunday 9.30am men’s social with great smokos. limited to 64 players. Names in by 6pm Saturday.

Friday 6th Twilight Bowls was held with 16 bowlers taking to the green. Winners on the night were Emma Rowbotham, Tim Kerrigan, Ted Pearse and Sue. Working bee tomorrow (July 13) starting at 8am with the Men’s meeting to follow at 11am. Wednesday 4-7 social bowls Alan Hudson, Anna Della Bella def. Len Charman, Bill Williams 22-19. Kerri Donavan, Karin Rastoll, Glen Evans def. Joe Attard, Chris Lower Jenny Annera. 25-16: Delmo Tarditi, Cyril (visitor) and Lee Mayell def. Dennis Shirlow, June Evans and Terry Lion 17-12

John Boreham Sandra Attard and Denis Donavan def. Brian BrooksTony Haydock and Wayne Mayell 27-13 Sunday 8-7. Social bowls: 34 players competed at our greens in a social meeting. We welcome our annual holiday visitors as well as new visitors and hoping all had a good and an enjoyable afternoon.

Dennis Shirlow, Daniel Hicks and Wayne Hicks def. Phil (visitor) Brian Crawford Terry Hicks 19-15. Anna Della Bella, Judy Hood and Peter (visitor) def. Chris Lower, John Boreham and Cyril (visitor) 22-14.

Val Bradley, Kerrie Donavan and Chris Hicks def. Rod Bradley, Karin Rastoll and Vivian (visitor) 18-16.

Ray Downing, Denis Donavan and Jenny Annera def. Alan Hudson Tony Cates and Byron Mayell 17-13.

Daniel Gauci, Ray Wicks def. Steve Zcabo and Ron French 25-16 Bill Williams, Delmo Tarditi and Joe Quagliata def. Dan Dunn, Jeannette Bucklar and Carol Lowe 23-12.

Friday Night Barefoot bowling was a happy affair as usual. A mild evening complemented the competent games of our bowlers. Barefoot bowling is every Friday night 6pm. Social bowls Wednesday and Sunday 1pm. Come along all are welcome.

Wednesday 3rd social round 1-Gabbi/ Marg/Bob def Mary/Fran J /Marion-Kay/Stella/ Glenda def Rosemary/Darcy/Margaret WRound 2 Gabbi/Maurie/Marg def Rosemary/ Darcy/Margaret W-Kay/Stella/Glenda def Mary/Fran J /Marion.We hope that visitor Bob had a great time with us. One of our younger bowlers Darcy came along and had a roll up with the ladies and done very well. Ladies our meeting is on Wednesday 11th at 11am social bowls after starting at 1:30pm names in by 12:30 if you wish a game give Mary a call on 0418198873 or West Cairns Bowls Club on 40511814

Bowls Results: Social Bowls Tues. 3rd July 2018. Winners: Bob/Ian. R/U: Russell/Bob G. L/C: Lou Gary. Tuesday night winners: Bill/ Marg/Ronald. R/U: Lidia/George/Pauline. L/C: Don/Terry. Wednesday night winners: Bill/ Gov./Frank. R/U: Lou/Brenton. L/C: Jim/Terry/ Alan. Saturday 7th July Social Bowls Winners: Jeannie/Jim. R/U: George/Russell L/C: George/ Russell. Pennant Finals were played at West Cairns. Results where Div 1: Edge Hill 42 lost to Marlin Coast 67, Div 2: Pennant won by Edge Hill and Div 3: Edge Hill (1) 36 d Innisfail 35.

CoCC Events 14th July 18: Fours Team: D. Curry /N. Beitzel/A. Hammond/B. Cribbin. Pairs Team 28th July: W. Petrohilos/D Laycock. Steve Henson will represent Edge Hill in both A & B Grade this year at Yungaburra Bowls Club on 4th Aug. 2018 Edge Hill host the BPL-Cup on Fri. 20th July 2018 at 6pm. Entries close Tues. 17th July 2018.

Come and watch the new short format BPL-Cup 2 bowls triples as seen on TV.

Game days and times: Social bowls will be played at 1pm Tuesday, Tues. & Wed Night from 7pm. Saturday Win & amp; Grin Social bowls will be played at noon on Sat 21st July 2018. Please get names in before 10.30am for this game and 11.30am on all other playing days. All bowlers are welcome.

Marlin Coast club have broken a long drought to claim the Far North Bowls Clubs Division 1 Pennant. Marlin Coast were too good on the day. Winning score (62 shots to 47). Meanwhile the Edge Hill team were presented with the Division 2 Pennant. Babinda were runners-up after defeating West Cairns (48-31). Edge Hill claimed the Division 3 Pennant after defeating Innisfail by one shot in the final round robin game (36 shots to 35). The TFNQDBA pennants finals will be held at Yungaburra on August 5th 2018 at 1pm. Division 1 Mareeba v Marlin Coast. Division 2 Thursday Island v Edge Hill. CoCC FOURS DRAW Note: Green Fees: $10 per play per game payable to Mareeba Bowls Club. Lunches: These are optional and any players requiring lunches are required to order before the start of the morning games.

Conditions of Play: Have previously been distributed to all clubs and all players should be aware of their obligations. Games 21 ends or 3hr 30 minds. All dead ends replayed. Tie to be played out as per Rules. Mareeba 9am start: Bros Edmonton v South Johnstone; Marlin Coast v Atherton; Edge Hill v West Cairns. Mareeba 1pm: Cairns v Mareeba; Mossman v Yungaburra; Weipa v winner Edge Hill and West Cairns and winners of morning games. Semi-Finals Sunday 15th 9am Final 1pm Mareeba.

Results: — Wednesday 4th July, Winners:Mick Cattalano, Don Stewart, Allan Quinn. R/ up:- Burnie O’Shae, Don Lawton, Denis Jacoora. Saturday 7th July, Winners:- June Mead, Michael O’Hallaron, Terry McAlary. R/ up:- Peter Webb, Daphne Gough, George Atkinson. Coming events:- Wednesday 11th July. Men’s Self-Select triples cash prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome, nominations close 11.30am for play at 12.30pm phone 4055 5344 and leave a message. Saturday 14th July, Mixed Mufti triples club select, visitors welcome, nomination sheet in Fuller Sports Club foyer or phone club and leave a message, entries close 11.30am for play at 12.30pm. Special General meeting has been called for Sunday 15th July at Fuller Sports Club for 10am all financial members are requested to attend.

Last Monday 24 players, including two visitors from Melbourne, enjoyed pleasant conditions at West Cairns Bowls Club. Three new members were added to the additional three members joining in the past month. Winners Roy Greenwood/Dennis Evans/Jim Hope. Any registered bowler can join us at 1.15pm when the cards are called for the 1.30pm start of a three-hour game. Players are asked to submit their names before 1pm either to selector Rosemary on 0409 624 623 or by using the sheet available at West Cairns Bowls Club. Visiting bowlers are also asked to advised their preferred playing position at time of nomination. Committee members are reminded that the committee meeting on Monday starts at 11.30am.

Tuesday afternoon men’s triples: 1st Brian Turner/Gordon Midson/Brian O’Connor. 2nd Barry Hanna/Ray Thomson/Tony. Tuesday night bowls: Ian/Francis/Brian. Spider: Keith/ Ian. Wednesday mixed: Triples-Bill Green/Dave Parnell/Desley Bridgewater. Pairs-Edna Parkes/ Shirley Sampson. Thursday triples: 1st Bernie Mullins/Gordon Midson/Brian O’Connor, 2nd Brian Turner/Allan Tymms/Darren Turner. Saturday afternoon jackpot Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners-Patrick & Linda McCarthy. Winners of Losers-Graham & Jak King/John Russell.

Club Championships: Check boards for play by dates for Championship games. Ladies pairsJoan Carey/Shirley Sampson d Laurie Roberts/ Linda McCarthy 21-15. Olga Morley/Christine Scott dJan Baumann/Judi Curtayne 22-11. Mens fours-Clive Flanagan/Garry Davies/Shane Porter/Cam Thompson d Darren Turner/Brett Roberts/Allan Tymms/Gordon Midson 23-13.

Today: Ladies at 1pm, social bowls names by noon. Thursday July 12: Men’s club-selected 3-bowl Pairs, names by noon. Last week’s winners D Smith and M Greenwood. Saturday July 7: 90th year celebrations were enjoyed by all present. Visitors included Deputy President of Bowls Queensland K Green and the Director B Marshall, Councillors B Moller and W Pitt Presidents of TFNQDBA TFNQDLBA CDLBA. The beautiful cake with our Club logo was baked and donated by Babinda Bakery. Each bowler and visitor received a booklet giving the history of the club and a pen sponsored by C Pitt and the Club. Thanks to the workers for planning the day and to those who attended for making this a very memorable day. Raffle winner J Smith (10 players received a prize in the lucky draw). Friday July 27: monthly meal night.

Twelve ladies played on Thursday 5th July runners up Robin Petrus, Joy Night, Trish Arnold.win and loss+2. Winners Zina Girtenti, Veronica Cleary, Denise Highland. Win and loss +2 (was decided on a count back)

Another round of Consistency Singles played on Thursday Christy Colley defeated Anita McCoist, Barbara Withers 151 defeated Carole Maxted 149. the semi finals will be played on the 26th July.

There will be a one week break from Thursday 12th July to Thursday 26th July due to the 5D Shield been played 17,18,19,20 July. We have 60 ladies coming from Mackay north to play. Come along and watch some great bowls. Wed 4/7/18 Mixed Social Bowls Winners: (on a countback) Bev Dunn, Eric Holdcroft, Bernie Young & Kay McDonald 2 wins plus 15. 2nd T Pisot, G Zill-y, Raelene Rigoir & G Tyrer 2 wins plus 15. 3rd J Prammer, V Cleary, J Boadle & Trish Arnold 2 wins plus 12. 4th Bob Gard, Chris Cunningham, J Fleming & Artful (Dodger) McDonald 2 wins plus 4. Sat 7/7/18 Mens Jackpot Bowls N Fletcher, C Toohey & My Mate Dave 21 d B Seibenhausen, D Power & B Lester 11. G Marsh, G Watts, K Dunn & G Cleary 24 d C Payne, D Johnston, J Fleming & E Smith 10. T Pisot, T Pitt & Ted (wins again) Holmes 27 d P Gorsuch, T Brylack & G Wilmot 7. B Kearney, T Richards & Doug Pitt 31 d D White, N Teach & D Parsons 11. B Simms, B Smith & D Turnbull 35 d J Anderson, M Plummer & B Handy 11. The Dragon got slew twice. Winners: C Tranfield, R Edwards & D Blain 34 d J Girgenti, C Widows & J Arnold 3.