May 22, 2015
by Jim Bond
Strong, blustery winds over the past few days have really sorted out the players from the stayers, and the forecast is that this will continue over the weekend.
At midday yesterday the wind in Kingaroy was averaging around 30 kph with gusts up to 40 kph.
And with a temperature of around 14 degrees, there was a chill factor of around 12.5.
It’s hard to get a good bowling action going when you are all rugged up, so it will be interesting to see the scoreboard when the results come in for this week’s Scroungers at Nanango and Yarraman.
I would also like to apologise to regular readers for missing last week’s column. I was unwell, but am happy to report I’m now back to normal.
Anyway, Kilcoy leads this week’s bulletin:
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Kilcoy News
Woodford won the first round of this year’s Woodrow Warman Shield played at Kilcoy a week ago, winning the day 147-136 in a very close competition. The deciding match will be played at Woodford on Saturday, May 23.
Championship Results:
- Winners of the Men’s Fours were Leigh Irwin, Jamie Mitchell and Lester Bechly – they defeated Peter Bell, Max Morrow, Dozer Bechly and Kevin Preece.
- Ladies A Singles and Pairs Finals games are yet to be played. Dates will be announced with the start of the B Singles as well.
- The Men’s Singles Final was played last Saturday. Congratulations go to Jamie Mitchell who defeated John Glanville.
Last Tuesday week was Jackpot Trophy Day.
Results:
- Lester Bechley, Marg Dahl and Kelly Charters def. John Worrall, Ian Smith and Ernie Herbert 28-9
- Bill Edwards, Kathy Hill, Rob Clough and Nelly Herbert def. Margaret Worrall, Terry Pratten, Vallna Wells and Phyllis Coffee 14-21
- Jenny Edwards, Paulien Lawson and Liz Frawley def. Jeff Welden, Noel Lanes and John Svennson 21-15
On Trophy Day last Tuesday:
- Marg Dahl, Noel Lanes, Paulien Lawson and Kelly Charters def. Jeff Welden, Dave Scott, Marg Worrall and Terry Pratten 20-7
- John Worrall, Kathy Hill and Liz Frawley def. Ian Smith, Sharon Walker and John Svennson 16-12
Jeff Welden retains the Star of the Green after defeating Margaret Worrall; he will play Col Ferguson on June 2.
The Jackpot will stand at $72.
Three Kilcoy ladies played in the District Sides at Caloundra last week and did very well, coming second in the 4th Division after starting in the 5th Division.
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Kingaroy News
A fearsome band of pirates visited Kingaroy last Saturday with names like Splidge, Pain and Candyman.
The pirates – the Pumicestone Pirates, to be precise – came from the Bongaree Bowls Club on Bribie Island for an afternoon of bowls at Kingaroy.
After a welcoming BBQ lunch, they were matched against Kingaroy bowlers for a contest of three bowl triples over 21 ends.
A total of 8 games were played, with Kingaroy running out winners by 5 games to 2 with one draw.
The banter and laughter around the greens continued in the clubhouse after the game and everyone agreed it had been a great afternoon.
Plans were quickly drawn up to make a return visit to Bribie in the near future.
Results:
- Kingaroy: Harry Read, Paul Marychurch and Diane Reed – 24
- Pirates: Peter ‘Pain’ Aitkin, Bob ‘Alfie’ Cleaver and Jim ‘Jumbo’ King – 19
- Kingaroy: Des Richards, Maureen Kemp and Ray Maclaren – 21
- Pirates: Nev ‘Scarecrow’ Krogh, Graham ‘Candyman’ Symonds and Peter ‘Doc’ Davis – 12
- Kingaroy: Wayne Thatcher, Maureen Semgreen and Malcolm MacLeod – 17
- Pirates: Steve ‘Fang’ Pomroy, Denis ‘One Cloud’ Turner and Glenn ‘Spridge’ Merrin – 18
- Kingaroy: Gladys Slatter, Hugh Harrison and John Coppard – 15
- Pirates: Ken ‘Kaz’ Kawjeski, Graeme ‘Pitchie’ Pitchford and Eric ‘Sparkles’ Webber – 14
- Kingaroy: Briggitte Kung, Dave Barwick and Danny Holligan – 24
- Pirates: Jim ‘Shammy’ Parker, Warren ‘Candles’ Ritchie and Glen ‘Curly’ Griffiths – 16
- Kingaroy: Fred Keding, Charmaine MacLeod and Bruce Johnston – 12
- Pirates: Grant ‘Muddi’ Martindale, Maurice ‘Moose’ Huddleston and Ian ‘Budgie’ Virgen – 21
- Kingaroy: John Lacey, Barry O’Brien and Trevor Turner – 29
- Pirates: Arthur ‘Skeeter’ Hangan, Ted ‘The Frog’ Crocker and Wayne ‘The Duke’ Baker – 17
- Kingaroy: Bess Thorp, Geoff Clutterbuck and Bronwyn Grant – 18
- Pirates: Barry ‘Horse’ France, Ken ‘Draino’ O’Neill and Brian ‘Binga’ Baker
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Thursday was Trophy Day, and 14 bowlers from Nanango travelled to Kingaroy to take part.
The teams selected were a compilation of players from both clubs playing pairs and triples, with conditions 6 points for a win and 1 point for each end won.
The winners were Fred Keding, Ken Steiger and John Coppard (23 pts) and the runners up were Des Rchards, Bob Hall and Mike Wyvill (21 pts).
Results:
- Fred Keding, Ken Steiger and John Coppard def. Cec Bracken, John Lacey and Alan Ward 39-6
- Des Richards, Bob Hall and Mike Wyvill def. Joe Agliozzo, Bob Hammod and Col Kratzmann 27-13
- Harry Read, Henry Bleisner and Alan Rogerson def. John McConnell, Gladys Slatter and Alan Irwin 19-16
- Lou Saunders, Sharon Yeates and Ray Maclaren def. Peter Neilsen, Paul Marychurch and Athol Jensen 25-17
- Evelyn Jensen, Sue Tucker and Bruce Johnston def. Bevan Askew, Geoff Clutterbuk and Glen Yeates 35-19
- Briggitte Kung and Errol Dionysius def. Keith Muller and Ross Olsson 23-12
Wednesday was Ladies Day:
- June Olsson, Gladys Slatter and Beryl Woods def. Amanda Le Mesurier, Norma Rook and Maureen Semgreen 34-17
- Des Richards, Sharon Yeates and Maureen Kemp def. Bess Thorp, Ray Maclaren and Val Jeppesen 23-20
And in Mixed Pairs and Triples on Thursday:
- Hugh Harrison and Bruce Johnston def. Ross Olsson and John Coppard 27-13
- Harry Read and Kev Raffin def. John Lacey 23-17
- Peter Neilsen, Gladys Slatter and Errol Dionysius def. Keith Muller, Barry O’Brien and Ray Maclaren 19-17
- Des Richards, Eric Ford and Malcolm MacLeod def. Keith Kratzmann, Paul Marychurch and Danny Holligan 37-9
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Nanango News
In Scroungers last Friday week, Greg Pogson and Ken Steiger tied for top spot with 59 pts each, followed by Trevor George with 42 pts.
And in Scroungers on Friday, May 15, the four leaders were Ken Steiger (51 pts),.Greg Pogson (45 pts), Bob Hall (24 pts) and.Josh Fisher (20 pts).
In Tuesday Men’s Social, Brian Wilson, Cec Bracken and John McConnell defeated Wayne Emms, Bob Hammond and Allan Ward 26-14.
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In the Championship A Grade Singles, the question on everyone’s mind was this: was it going to be always the bridesmaid never the bride for four time runner up Jim Fowler over Lew Saunders, who only commenced bowling after Jim began his runner’s up spree.
After 8 ends, Lew held a lead of 13-1, and after the 18th end we saw Lew hold on to his lead 22-10 before finally running away with the game, winning 25-16.
May be a case of always the bridesmaid, Jim!
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In Ladies Club Matches on Wednesday, May 13, Lindie Stevenson, Knellor Solter, Julie Saunders and Sue Tucker defeated Val Haskell, Dot Hall, Sylvia Fanning and Evelyn Jensen 18-9 in the Ladies Social.
And on Wednesday, May 20, in the Ladies Scroungers the winners were Julie Saunders (66 pts), Evelyn Jensen (61 pts),. and Knellor Solter (53 pts).
In the A Grade Singles, Sue Tucker 25 defeated June McKee 25-12.
Last Tuesday, in the Men’s Social, conditions of play were one for the end and six for the win.
Results:
- Brian Wilson and Mike Wyvill – 28 pts
- Josh Fisher and Brian Havell – 23 pts
- Kel Fisher and Allan Ward – 23 pts
- Bob Hammond and Bob Hall – 22 pts
- Cec Bracken and Athol Jensen – 21 pts
- Trevor George and Glen Yeates – 15 pts
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Yarraman
Championship matches are getting along nicely at Yarraman Bowls Club.
A quarter final of the Mixed Triples was played yesterday, and it saw Lorri Holmes, Kerry Knowles and Billy Homes defeat Di Currell, Neil Currell and Robbie Douglass 27-8.
It was a bit of a one-sided game. Holmes was away early, and it took until the fourth end before Douglass scored to make it 6-2.
But it was all Holmes after that: 13-3 at 8 ends; 16-8 at 13 ends; and 27-8 at the finish.
The Holmes team will now meet Brian Dugdell’s team in the semi-final.
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On The Blackboard
- Tuesday. May 26: Yarraman Ladies Fiesta Carnival
- Sunday, May 31: Yarraman – Club Selected Triples
- Sunday, June 7: Biggenden President’s Day
