Thursday, August 24, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Airlie Beach Bowls Report

Tuesday started with a great win to club stalwart Rhonda Lloyd, whom led her team of Robin Brown and Doreen Euers to a runaway win.

Wednesday afternoon bowls again saw a one-sided win, this time led by skipper Ladda Puride with Michael Jacometti and Mario De Martini.

The side were far too strong for the rest of the field

Wednesday night’s Business House Bowls completed Round Four with wins to Whitsunday Gold A coffee, Woolies Allsorts, Tuk Tuks, and PRD.

PRD had their fourth win, leading the field on 12 points.

The school finals competition will be held on Friday September 2 at 4pm. All welcome to view our young talented teams of boys and girls.

Friday afternoon in front of a huge crowd saw the Mens A Grade singles final: Russell Jackson against Manny Isgro.

Manny proved too strong. Australian cricket had Don Bradman and ABBC has Manny Isgro.

This week was the end for Ladies Triples, with a last bowl win to skipper Elaine Kippen.

Saturday morning scroungers saw first round winners John Askew, Colleen Raines, Andy McDougall, and Rick Galea with Rick brilliantly winning the final in a strong return to form .

Sunday afternoon’s social bowls saw 20 players contest the prize with Keith Bates as skipper guiding his team of lead Elaine Hadlow and Michael Jacometti coming home the victors.

Finally, the Spring Fling Celebration on Monday requires more teams. Contact Margo Stanley on 0412 469 989 to sign up.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Club champion Manny Isgro with Club President Peter Barratt, and Russell Jackson

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