“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - PAGE 57
Korumburra Bowling Club THE ladies pennant on Tuesday saw great wins for the ‘Burra team at home. In Division 2, the ladies were host to Tarwin Lower with a percentage win to Korumburra. Our best card was Margaret Goad’s team of Margaret Brown, Margaret Clancy and Shirley Martin against Gwen Bright’s team. Division 3 were hosts to Foster where the ladies had another excellent result, with the best card going to Esma O’Flaherty’s ladies, Phyl Ferguson, Marj Williams, Joanna Lomagno against Lorraine Wheeler’s team. Next week, Division 2 will be home to Phillip Island, whilst Division 3 will travel to Corinella. Wednesday was a mixed day, with much laughter around the greens, with members wearing a touch of pink to honour the Jane McGrath Foundation. Thanks to those who gave their support. After two games, there were two 2 game winners, with 16 ends up - Jenny McVeigh, Hugh Opray and Joy Lewis. Joanna Schmidt took the money with Shirley Martin’s crew having four less ends.
SGDLBA Pennant - Round 3 Division 1 Foster 75 (16 shots) d Wonthaggi 59 (R. Richardson 36 d K. Simpson 13, L. Vignocchi 23 lt I. Donohue 26, M. Climas 16 lt L. Milkins 20). San Remo 73 (22 shots) d Leongatha 51 (S. Carvosso 26 d E. McIntyre 22, C. Thorn 19 d R. Renden 17, K. Hale 28 d J. Todd 12). Phillip Island 83 (29 shots) d Meeniyan 54 (R. James 28 d M. Pearson 19, P. Francis 29 d L. Hanks 19, P. Davis 26 d A. Van Wamel 16). Inverloch 91 (45 shots) d Lang Lang 46 (M. Jenkins 32 d J. Prowd 14, S. Cook 31 d R. Geyer 15, C. Hughes 28 d L. Hodson 17).
Division 2 Port Welshpool 81 (17 shots) d Loch 64 (M. McDonald 27 d G. Garry 19, L.
The raffle winners were Margaret Brown, Mary Wrench and Bev Button. The men were back on the greens on Thursday, where there was a good roll up of visitors and locals. After three games, the winners were David Goodridge and Rob Sund with three wins and 16 shots up, with Ken Cecil and Ross Lomagno having the drawn card. Thursday night was another successful opening of our twilight matches with a roll up of 16, with many new faces. These nights are open to all. The only requirements are flat soled shoes. Bowls are available at the club. At the end of the night, there were two pairs that had one win and a draw. The outright winners with two wins were Marie Wittingslow and Roy Fox. Ring the club house by 5.30pm for a 6pm start with a sausage sizzle after the game. Saturday’s bankers had spring sunshine. After two games of 25 ends, the winners were Doug Berryman, Maurie Rielly and Neil Joyce with two wins and 15 shots up. Men’s pennant on Saturday had mixed results for the ‘Burra men. Division 1 were
McLaine 34 d V. Kennedy 13, A. Collins 20 lt J. Miller 32). Wonthaggi 75 (18 shots) d Inverloch 57 (E. Thompson 27 d M. Flett 12, M. McBain 28 d M. Paynting 19, D. Yarley 20 lt D. McIntosh 26). Korumburra 108 (68 shots) d Tarwin 40 (D. Williams 17 drew H. Twite 17, M. Goad 50 d G. Bright 13, J. McLaren 41 d D. Barnes 10). Phillip Island 82 (24 shots) d Fish Creek 58 (R. Viney 38 d V. Synan 12, E. De Vries 28 d N. Van Dyk 16, W. Braun 16 lt P. Hazeltine 30).
home to Wonthaggi with the ‘Burra home by 27 shots, with Rob Snooks’ team of Ross Besley, Alan Jordan and Bill Dilg 12 shot win against Rod Beech’s team. Our best card in Division 4 was Korumburra Gold (Les Eastman’s team of George Hams, Ian Pepperell and Ken Myors) having a 10 shot win against R. Proudley’s team from Port Welshpool. Our other Division 4 side, the Maroons, weren’t so lucky against Inverloch, playing on our greens, when they were defeated by 18 shots. Our best card was David Goodridge’s team of Grahame Brown, Peter Hearn and Don Mackay against J. Millar’s team. The men’s pennant next week has Division 1 playing Leongatha on their greens. Division 4 will see ‘Burra Gold at home to Phillip Island, whilst ‘Burra Maroons play Mirboo North. Members are reminded that there will be mixed social bowls on Cup Day November 5. Mufti with hats. A catered meal. Our next counter tea will be November 13.
Toora 56 (15 shots) d Meeniyan 41 (B. Curram 27 d G. Densley 24, J. Bland 29 d K. Brown 7). Phillip Island - bye (1 pt).
Ladders Division 1 Foster.................................+51 Inverloch ............................-34 Phillip Island......................-16 Wonthaggi .........................+29 San Remo ...............................3 Lang Lang ...........................-22 Leongatha............................-33 Meeniyan.............................-74 Division 2 Port Welshpool .................+84 Phillip Island.....................+55 Korumburra ......................-56 Fish Creek ............................-5 Wonthaggi ...........................-13 Tarwin Lower ......................-63 Loch ....................................-54 Inverloch .............................-60 Division 3 Corinella............................+60 Toora .................................+29 Phillip Island.....................+11 Korumburra .....................+26 Wonthaggi .............................-2 Meeniyan.............................-15 Inverloch .............................-15 Leongatha............................-30 Foster...................................-64
Division 3 Corinella 70 (29 shots) d Wonthaggi 41 (M. Dillon 35 d V. Griffiths 23, H. Anderson 35 d G. Mitford 18). Leongatha 49 (6 shots) d Inverloch 43 (M. Rayson 29 d M. Treadwell 15, P. Fleming 20 lt J. Arnold 28). Korumburra 68 (37 shots) d Foster 31 (N. Gilbert 25 d G. Tyers 15, E. O’Flaherty 43 d L. Wheeler 16).
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Fish Creek Bowling Club OUR ladies lost to Phillip Island last week and travel to Loch this week. Both men’s teams had wins on Saturday, with Division 3 travelling to Leongatha and having a 17 shot win, while Division 5 played host to Wonthaggi and had a 27 shot win.
This week Division 3 play host to Loch, while Division 5 travel to Loch. Teams aren’t available at this stage but changes will be let known to players. Our singles championship draw is now up and it is important that players get that first game played if possible
before Sunday. The ladies’ original invitation day was washed out and now it will be held on Thursday, November 5. The meeting to sort out and vote for the unification will be held at 3pm on November 17.
Croquet UNLIKE cricket, croquet plays in all conditions but when the lawns are covered in ankle deep water, we admitted defeat.
Meeniyan Bowling Club PENNANT on Saturday, October 17 saw twos away to Toora where they found the grass green not to their liking, going down 59 to 67, with one rink successful. Fives were away to Wonthaggi where they had a 76 to 69 win, with two rinks scoring the points. The sixes, at home to Inverloch, found the opposition too strong, going down 37 to 70. Monday, October 19 was our invitation day, with sponsors being Rodwells and Stockdale & Leggo. Winners were Korumburra’s Jeff Coulston, Peter Hearn and John McVeigh, with Doug Berryman (Mirboo North). Runners-up were Alan Spooner, Ray Lecher and Ian Griffiths (Toora), with local Peter Hill. The ladies did their usual superb job with the catering. Tuesday ladies pennant saw both teams at home where ones went down to Phillip Island, 54 to 83, and threes went down to Toora, 41 to 56. This week both teams were away to Inverloch.
Wednesday’s social bowls winners were Graeme Tobias and Ron Gloster. Graeme also won the lucky draw. We welcomed Kay Cook who was trying bowls. Thursday, October 22 was ladies invitation day, with teams from our association plus Mirboo North and Boolarra competing. The day’s sponsor was Handley Funerals (Paul and Margaret Beck). Winners were Foster’s Dulcie Mortlock, May Climas, Gwen Facey and Viv Beattie. The runners-up from Wonthaggi were Bev Stephenson, Keitha Bird, Joan Clarkson and Sophie Brusamarello. Rosa James (Phillip Island) won the lucky draw. Saturday, October 24 pennant was a mixed bag again. Twos played at Lang Lang and went down again on the grass green by 25 shots, with no rink getting the points. Fives at home to Loch had a big win, 90 to 59, with all rinks successful. Sixes at home to Toora had one rink winning and getting the points, 54 to
44. Next week twos are on home territory to Leongatha, fives are away to San Remo and sixes away to Lang Lang. Members are reminded to get their names down for catering purposes on Cup Day. Bowls begins at 10.30am.
Ladies Wednesday, October 21 saw 21 ladies play single stableford. The Section 1 winner was Sheila Constantine (16h/c) with a fantastic 40 points and a reduced h/c. Veronica Park (36) once again took out Section 2 with 37 points. The best nine went to Fay Smallman with 21 points, down the line balls to Dot Christie 36, Irene Holm 33, Mary Trease 32, Grace Benson 31, Faye Le Page 30 and Sue Hoskin 30. The 45s winner was Lyn Jennison with 21points. Fay Smallman took out the NTP on the second and Lyn Jennison won the second shot on the eighth for Section 2.
Tarwin Bowling Club THE ladies travelled to Korumburra last week and in warm and windy conditions had what could only be called a resounding loss to the home side, bad luck ladies. Better luck this week when we take on Port Welshpool at Port Welshpool. Barefoot Bowls; after round two, there are two undefeated teams, being Woodchucks led by Chooky and Noble led by Rob. There will now be a few weeks off for the laying of our new synthetic green. In men’s pennant both teams came back to earth, after the previous week’s big wins, with Division 2 going down to San Remo by six points at San Remo, Division 5 lost to San Remo by six points at home.
This month’s dinner went well, although numbers were down, all who attended enjoyed the three course dinner prepared by Bev, Pauline, and Val, and thanks to our intrepid waiter Fred. A reminder to get your names in for the Cup Day Chicken and Champagne Lunch starting at 12 Noon. This will be followed by our annual hat parade, and various sweeps. The whisper is the Dodgy Brothers will be returning. Thanks go to members who have donated to our Christmas raffle hampers, tickets are now on sale. Thanks to Marian for making up the lovely new table decorations, all we need is new table cloths to show them off.
Inverloch Bowling Club
Six members entered Korumburra’s tournament this week.
Results 8-10 Sandra Birch (Leongatha; 10 - 12 Loraine Holland (Leongatha); 14 - 18 David Mann (Phillip Island).
Division 4: Ron Rees (Inverloch) with Ted Keily and John McVeigh (Korumburra) playing pennant on Saturday.
Players: Betty Strong and Jenny Milligan. The spring weather is lovely to be outside in, so we do encourage people to
visit us for some fun and exercise.
Korumburra Badminton THE finals are only five weeks away now. This week’s results were significant, as they saw Matrix become a serious contender for finals action, with a 175 to 159 win over second placed Shenanigans. Don Creed, who usually plays for Transformers, filled in for Matrix for the night and took all before him, comfortably winning all
of his games and doing Matrix a big favour in the process. Gladiator’s 179 to 150 hard fought win over Rambo keeps them in the hunt. Now Gladiator and Matrix are equal on 49 game points each, with only three percentage points separating them. Only one of them can snatch third place and a finals berth. Rambo, on 36 game points, looks likely to miss out at this stage.
IN last Saturday’s round of pennant matches we had three wins and two losses but it was pleasing to see good performances on several losing rinks. Division 1 White travelled to Foster, with two winning rinks they came away winning the match by 12 shots. Ron Burge back for his first game for the season led his team to a nine shot win. Mick Coram performed well to win by six shots. Ted Botts’ rink failed to come back from a slow start and went down by three shots. Division 1 Blue were home to Phillip Island and despite losing on all three rinks they put in excellent performances on two rinks. Harry Rybalka’s rink established a big lead against the strong John Newcombe crew but after the tea break the Is-
landers began playing shorter ends and our boys failed to cope with the change of tactics. Their good lead was taken away and at the end of play they were trailing by one shot. Division 2 were away to Leongatha. Although they had wins on two rinks their winning margins were not big enough to cover the unexpected 23 shot loss of John Arnold’s rink who had a day when nothing went right. In the Division 4, game against Korumburra Maroon, our boys won on all rinks by 19 shots. Division 6 - Inverloch 50 d Lang Lang 45. B. Pritchard ld B Growse (2nd), I. Wood (3rd), B. Bain (sk) d B. Vanina 23-20 J. Hutchinson (ld), G. Dunlop (2nd), M. Griff(3rd), M. Scott (sk) d K. Wilson 27-25.
Good weather and our fast running greens attracted 40 players to our social bowls last Thursday. After two games of 12 ends of pairs, there were four game winners. Way out in front to take first place was Trevor Scott (sk) and Les Hubbard (ld) with 35 shots up. Next best with 28 shots up were Kieran Gardiner (sk) and Maurie Cargill (ld). Our Try Bowls Day on Sunday was a great success with over 30 men and women trying their hand at bowls. Our business bowls 2009/2010 series gets underway on Wednesday November 4. It is pleasing to report we have 28 teams entered, which is a capacity field. Alan Johnstone had a successful hip joint replacement last week and is progressing quite well.
Buffalo Indoor THERE was a great turnout on Wednesday October 21. Lee Armstrong was amongst the 19 players and one visitor who came to watch. All those players gave us six teams. Sixth (LLL) seven ends, Lee Armstrong, Ian Benson and Mary Tumino. Fifth (WLL) 11 ends, Peter Tiziani, Carolyn Benson, Graeme Tobias and Steve Teylor. Fourth (LWL) 13 ends, Bill Wolswinkle, Glenys Pilkington and Gemma Poletti. Third (DLW) 12 ends, Karl Kappes, Joyce Occhipinti and Tamara Teylor. Second (DWW) 14 ends, Rod McConchie, Peter Heldens, and Joe Occhipinti. Unstoppable in first (WWW) 15 ends, Toni Heldens, Charlie Tumino and Illene Tiziani. Best first game - Peter T. 11-4, best second game - Bill 13-1, best third game - Toni 16-10. See you again next week. Everyone is welcome at 7.30pm. Thanks to all who came to our presentation dinner, which was a very enjoyable night. Don’t forget our garden walk on October 31 from 1pm until 3.30pm. Two gardens, those of Merle and Graham Unthank and Peter Heldens can be inspected by anyone wishing to look, for a $10 entry fee (donation). There will be plants for sale. All proceeds will be in aid of the Peter MacCallum Hospital. Enquiries: Peter and Toni 5663 6224.
Dumbalk Indoor THE night of October 19 saw 13 players compete in three games of eight ends. The winners were Frank Peile (skipper), Paul Holmes, Robert Burden and Morrie Parry with two wins, one loss and plus one shot. The runners-up were Robert Matthies (skipper), Kay Cook and Mary Cook with two wins, one loss and minus six shots.