Champion Ladies Strike Again

Ladies Triples champions Joan McGrath, Wendy Pomeroy and Vicki Spann following their fantastic performance at Sarina.

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The Champion of Champions success continued for Airlie Beach Bowls Club, with Joan McGrath, Wendy Pomeroy and Vicki Spann adding a Ladies Triples title to the club’s recent achievements.

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At Sarina Bowls Club, Joan skipped the side alongside Wendy, who was subbing for Ladda Purdie, and the in-form Vicki, with the trio reaching the final before overcoming a gallant Mackay Ladies team.

Their victory followed Manny Isgro and Luke Kinnear’s Champion of Champions triumph against West Tigers, giving Airlie Beach plenty to celebrate on the championship stage.

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Back home Tuesday, Steve Heddles, Else Van Soest and Wendy Lynn took the honours.

Wednesday welcomed 37 bowlers from across Australia and New Zealand, with Te Anau’s Ken McChlery teaming with Wendy Lynn for a comfortable 34-15 victory. David Dias and Keith Bates finished second, winning 26-11.

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Club coaches Mark Mawson and Betty Whitehorn also continued working with the young champions from the Christian College.

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Saturday morning Scroungers saw Pip Heddles win Round 4, while Russell Jackson claimed his second win in Round 5, leaving him at minus 10. Steve Heddles and Tony Whitehorn were runners-up.

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Sunday brought another 32 bowlers to the green, including visitors from Healesville, Rosebud and Moana Bowls Clubs.

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With the greatest winning margin drawn as three, Mandy O’Brien, Dawn Dowell and skipper Tony “take the money” Whitehorn claimed the prize with a 30-14 victory.

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Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.