It’s been a packed week at Proserpine Bowls Club, with club championships, social games, and community programs all in full swing.
In the Club B Singles semi-finals on Saturday morning, Harry Craig defeated Kendall Watts 25–16, while Todd Leys overcame Bruce Uhe 25–14. The final will see Craig and Leys battle it out for the title.
Wednesday’s social bowls had a strong turnout. Trevor Parsons, Carol Smith and Heather Brown edged out Geoff Orton (visiting from Eltham, Victoria), Barry Zillmann and Sandy Daffara 18–14. Alen Sanderson, Bruce Uhe and Nev Smith defeated John Anderson, Graham Cowling (SA visitor) and Garry Alexander 23–11. Henny Tattam and Philip Brown claimed a solid 26–12 win over Arthur Griffith and Mike Harrison.
Despite early showers, Sunday’s play went ahead. Arthur Griffith and Sandy Daffara defeated Bruce Uhe and Heather Brown 29–18, while Henny Tattam, Philip Brown and Nev Smith beat John Anderson, Carol Smith and Mike Harrison 30–17.
Draws for the B Pairs, B Triples and B Fours have been finalised. B Triples kicks off this Saturday, August 2, with Sanderson, Ken Watts and Kendall Watts to face Uhe, Harrison and David Ling.
Best of luck to the Proserpine team of Shane Kinnear, Scott Hamilton, Gavin Milne and a sub for Todd Leys in the Champion of Champion Fours at Sarina.
The club also welcomes students from St Catherine’s this week as their term of bowls begins. Thanks to all volunteers supporting the program.
Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Bowls Club
Sandy Daffara, Carol Smith, Nev Smith, Philip Brown and John Anderson. Photo supplied