Wangaratta Bowls Report 13 June

It’s been a jam-packed week at the Wangaratta Bowls Club, with local bowlers taking to the greens across multiple days of social and competition play.

Monday’s Self-Selected Triples saw Sugar Brunker, Graeme Read and Kennedy Whitton emerge as the winners after a solid win over Ron Hyde, Maureen Hyde and Alby Vigar. Runners-up for the day were Trish Webb, Bob and Leon Fox, who triumphed in their match against Eileen Dunn, Di Coleman and Geoff Coleman. The jackpot, however, remained elusive.

Tuesday’s social bowls winners were found on rink six, with Merle Elphinstone, Anne Fitzgerald, Louise Collins and Ron Hyde defeating Sue Shearing, Simon Fitzgerald, Lyn Madden and Dave Madden. Other match results included Judy Christie, Les Lee and Bob Dykstra defeating Graeme Smith, Irene Laird and Norm Dawson, while Kath Sheldon, John Hayson, Steve Bryant and Maureen Hyde secured a win over Shirley Smith, Robyn Stitt, Barry Downs and Marg Wilson. Once again, the jackpot did not go off.

In club competition, the final of the Men’s A Singles was played on Saturday and proved a thrilling contest. Ron Hyde secured a narrow victory over Wayne Crowhurst in what was described as another tightly contested final. In the Men’s Pairs, Mitch Wright and Wayne Crowhurst teamed up for a strong win against Steve Roome and Dave McDonald.

With an influx of visitors in town, Fun Friday returned in full spirit. Winners for the afternoon were Lynn and Ron, who defeated Jan and Cheryl. Runners-up Margaret Mitchell, Shirley Smith and Greg McShain enjoyed a win over Kay Hogan, Gary Wills and David Maddern.

Sunday social bowls drew a strong turnout with almost a full green in play. Judy, June Paynter, Alby Vigar and Reg Stevens took the win against Brett, Carole, Bob Lindsay and Terry Nash. Runners-up were Neale Crittenden, Lyn Madden and Pat Tracey, who defeated Louise Collins, Teresa Willshire and Bob Dykstra. The jackpot remained unclaimed.

There was also strong representation from the club at the Whitsunday 4’s Carnival in Airlie Beach, with congratulations going to France Wilmann, Dennis Donadelli, Denise Wallace and Penny Warren who finished as runners-up in the competition.

Adding to a successful week, three Wangaratta ladies – Denise Wallace, Penny Warren and Tiarna Rogers – have been selected to represent in the North Queensland District Northern Women’s Challenge, to be played in Townsville from July 15 to 17. Congratulations to all selected players.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

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Kennedy Whitton presenting prizes to Reg Stevens, Alby Vigar, June Paynter and Judy Christie. Photo supplied

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