MURRAY VALLEY PLAYING AREA
The Murray Valley Champion of Champions singles was played at Swan Hill on the weekend with Josh Thornton from Murray Downs winning the men’s event from Matt Coates of Balranald 25/12.
Diane Millsteed from Swan Hill was successful in the women’s event, beating Doreen Weaver of Moulamein 25/15, with the next State Event for Murray Valley set to be the novice singles to be played at Swan Hill on Sunday.
In the ladies’, Sheena Coe from Nyah District plays Kessada Smith of Tooleybuc at 9.30am with the winner of this match to play Helen Frame from Racecourse in the final at 12noon.
In the men’s event, Rodney Wardle from Swan Hill faces Shane Domaille of Racecourse at 9.30am with the winner to play Russell Field also of Swan Hill in the final at 12noon.
The State Mixed Pairs will be played on Sunday January 30 at Moulamein, with entries closing on Monday January 24, to be submitted to Josh Thornton.
Good luck to the junior bowlers who have entered the Junior Team Event to be played in Sunbury on Thursday, January 13.
MIDWEEK PENNANT – ROUND 7 RESULTS – TUESDAY, JANUARY 11.
Division 1 – Racecourse 2 6/47 d Lake Boga 1 2/43, Racecourse 1 6/53 d Murray Downs 2 2/49, Murray Downs 1 drew with Swan Hill 1 (washed out).
Division 2 – All matches in Division 2 were washed out. Teams received 4 points each.
WEEKEND PENNANT – ROUND 8 FIXTURE – SATURDAY, JANUARY 15.
Division 1 – Nyah District 1 v Swan Hill 1, Murray Downs 1 v Moulamein 1, Lake Boga 1 v Racecourse 1.
Division 2 – Tooleybuc 1 v Swan Hill 2, Murray Downs 2 v Balranald 1, Manangatang 1 v Racecourse 2.
Division 3 – Racecourse 3 v Racecourse 4, Swan Hill 3 v Lake Boga 2, Murray Downs 4 v Murray Downs 3.
Division 4 – Racecourse 7 v Nyah District 2, Murray Downs 6 v Moulamein 2, Murray Downs 5 v Racecourse 5, Racecourse 6 v Lake Boga 4, Manangatang 2 v Lake Boga 3, Tooleybuc 2 – bye.
MIDWEEK PENNANT – ROUND 8 FIXTURE – TUESDAY, JANUARY 18.
Division 1 – Murray Downs 2 v Murray Downs 1, Racecourse 1 v Racecourse 2, Swan Hill 1 v Lake Boga 1.
Division 2 – Balranald 1 v Nyah District 1, Tooleybuc 1 v Murray Downs 3, Racecourse 3 v Swan Hill 2, Lake Boga 2 v Murray Downs 4, Manangatang 1 v Murray Downs 5.
MEN’S LADDERS – WEEKEND PENNANT – ROUND 7
Division 1 Pts
Murray Downs 1 68
Swan Hill 1 46
Racecourse 1 46
Moulamein 1 34
Lake Boga 1 24
Nyah District 1 24
Division 2 Pts
Racecourse 2 68
Murray Downs 2 56
Balranald Ex Serv 1 53
Manangatang 1 45
Tooleybuc 1 22
Swan Hill 2 8
Division 3 Pts
Murray Downs 3 46
Racecourse 3 42
Lake Boga 2 36
Murray Downs 4 35
Racecourse 4 34
Swan Hill 3 17
Division 4 Pts
Racecourse 5 66
Moulamein 2 61
Murray Downs 5 50
Racecourse 7 48
Lake Boga 3 45
Racecourse 6 43
Nyah District 2 32
Manangatang 2 30
Lake Boga 4 19
Murray Downs 6 15
Tooleybuc 2 11
MIDWEEK PENNANT – ROUND 7
Division 1 Pts
Lake Boga 1 38
Swan Hill 1 34
Racecourse 1 29
Murray Downs 1 28
Murray Downs 2 27
Racecourse 2 12
Division 2 Pts
Racecourse 3 43
Murray Downs 3 34
Nyah District 1 34
Tooleybuc 1 32
Lake Boga 2 31
Balranald Ex Serv 1 30
Murray Downs 4 26
Murray Downs 5 24
Manangatang 1 16
Swan Hill 2 10
MURRAY DOWNS
Congratulations to Murray Downs singles champions for this season, Teresa Furnell and Josh Thornton, they both went on to play in the Murray Valley Playing Area Champion of Champions held at Swan Hill last weekend.
Josh went on to win the men’s event and will play in the Region Finals at a later date, well done Josh.
Social bowls last week was won by Pam Martin, Carl Fox and Mick Hollingsworth.
TEAMS FOR WEEKEND PENNANT – SATURDAY, JANUARY 15.
Side 1 – v Moulamein 1 at Murray Downs – John Alderuccio, Ken O’Bree, Garry McCaig, Buck Lehman; Chris Power, Neil Brown, Kevin Rowe, John Caldwell; Mick Tempini, Mick Hollingworth, David Alderuccio, Josh Thornton (manager). Duty Team.
Side 2 – v Balranald 1 at Murray Downs – Phil Mangano, Josie Boyd, Doug Fisher, Peter Furnell; Keith Burrage, Neville Martin, Darryl Barry, Greg Whitla (manager); Greg Robertson, Noel Delmenico, Harry Whitford, David Uebergang.
Side 3 – v Murray Downs 4 at Murray Downs – Sharon Giddings, Dawn Deighton, Di Angus, Teresa Furnell (manager); Barb Butcher, Noelene Weir, Bob Deighton, Bob Napier.
Side 4 – v Murray Downs 3 at Murray Downs – Lindsey Toomer, Bernadette Kelly, Di Scown, Carl Fox; Dave Timmins, Cecelia McCaig (manager), Mal Kanizay, Les McPhee.
Side 5 – v Racecourse 5 at Murray Downs – Gavin Scown, Dawne Holland (manager), John Templeton, Mac Angus; Cath Parry, Rob Smith, Joe Sappupo, Graeme Steel.
Side 6 – v Moulamein 2 at Murray Downs – David Carmichael, Geoff Seton-Stewart, Vicki O’Bree, Wayne Murray; Mary Johnson, Brenda Monk, Faye Merritt, Bev McCartney.
SWAN HILL
Congratulations to Diane Millsteed who won the Champion of Champions at Swan Hill Bowls Club last Sunday.
Everyone is welcome to Friday Frolic today at 3pm to play bowls or just enjoy our happy hour after bowls.
On Sunday the Regional Trials will be played at our club and also the Murray Valley Bowls Playing Area ladies’ and men’s novice singles which start at 9.30am.
RACECOURSE
Jackpot bowls has started again on Wednesday mornings, on January 5 there were good numbers with Norm Smith and Peter Holland victorious with two wins and + 9 shots.
Runners-up, with one win and + 16 shots, were D J Weaver, E Russell and Andrew McKay.
Racecourse club events need to get played, please don’t leave them to the last minute, please organise to get them played.
This Friday we have our members’ draw and raffles, with pennant practice starting from 4pm, the club has also organised a Pyap Cruise on Friday 21st January, names on the board for those who are interested ASAP.
Our annual Australia Day tournament sponsored by Peter and Mary Hooper is on Wednesday, January 26, with there being a limit on numbers of teams.
Well done to Helen Frame on making the semi-final of the Champion of Champions, she went down to Doreen Weaver 25/22.
Good luck to our two novice bowlers on the weekend, Helen Frame and Shane Domaille will do Racecourse proud.
TEAMS FOR WEEKEND PENNANT – SATURDAY, JANUARY 15.
Division 1 – Team 1 v Lake Boga 1 at Lake Boga – N Smith (manager), G McIntosh, S Domaile, K Gardner; M Snel, D J Weaver, Nev Smith, M Evans; M Holyoak, R Hayes, D Jonkers, G Bennett.
Division 2 – Team 2 v Manangatang 1 at Manangatang – B Bice, N Roberts, A Lindsay, J Beard; G Walker, J Ford, A Threadgold, R Doran; D McCarron (manager), D Poulton, T Wiseman, P Parry.
Division 3 – Team 3 v Team 4 at Racecourse – G Bailey, K Vivian (manager), K Duthrie, R Jones; P Snel, J Wilcox, E Russell, P Hooper.
Division 3 – Team 4 v Team 3 at Racecourse – C Power, A McKay (manager), L Ryan, M Renney; R Wolfe, G Schack, L Kingsbury, B McIntosh.
Division 4 – Team 5 v Murray Downs 5 at Murray Downs – C Smith (manager), M Hooper, L Taylor, H Frame; V Lindsay, R Schack, K Bailey, K Roberts.
Division 4 – Team 6 v Lake Boga 4 at Racecourse – T O’Shannessy, J Conheady, I Lawry, S Looney; B Warren (manager), I Lockhart, P Holland, B Mason.
Division 4 – Team 7 v Nyah District 2 at Racecourse – R Harrop (manager), K Saville, N Albert, L Loats; G Harwood, D Mitchell, R Browell.
TEAMS FOR MIDWEEK PENNANT – TUESDAY, JANUARY 18.
Division 1 – Team 1 v Team 2 at Racecourse – R Schack, N Smith, N Roberts, M Hooper; D Doran, R Hayes, T Wiseman, K Roberts.
Division 1 – Team 2 v Team 1 at Racecourse – C Smith, J Ford, G Bennett, H Frame; V Lindsay, Nev Smith, R Halligan, F Devereux.
Division 2 – Team 3 v Swan Hill 2 at Racecourse – E Renney, K Vivian, L Lockhart, C Power; L Loats, G McIntosh, E Lawry, I Lockhart.
LAKE BOGA
Social bowls winners on Wednesday were Lyn Maher, Ron Atkinson and Ray Leach, with the runners-up going to Les Grey, Brian Fowles, and Shirley Swan, on duty for social bowls next week Wednesday, January 19 is John McCormack.
We had a social day last Saturday with a great roll-up, the winners were Ken O’Bree, Brian Fowles, and Vicki O’Bree, with the runners-up going to Barrie Free, Anthony Shields, and Mary Lynas.
Thursday barefoot bowls has started again after the Christmas break, please let Nola know if you are not available, everyone is welcome just come along by 7pm and you will get a game.
Please note our 2 bowl triples tournament is on January 23, with a barbecue at 5pm with play starting at 6pm, all are welcome with team or single entries to Ken 0408591256 or Rod 044738207.
Our monthly meeting is on Wednesday, January 19 at 7.30pm all are welcome.
TEAMS FOR WEEKEND PENNANT – SATURDAY, JANUARY 15.
Division 1 – v Racecourse at Lake Boga – Peter Philp, Anthony Shields, Marie O’Meara, Gary Cowland; Ken Hamill, Wayne Wright, Barrie Free, John McCormack; Ray Wilson, Judy Wilson, Ian Ross, Ted Hyland.
Division 3 – v Swan Hill 3 at Swan Hill – Noel Hender, Max Lord, Ron Atkinson, Janet Hamill; Greg Clifford, Les Barnes, Max Parsons, Ron Smith.
Division 4 – Team 3 v Manangatang at Manangatang – Alec Jobling, Keith Anderson, Johnno Flood, Basil McDonald; Terry Haw, Les Grey, Grant Davies, Helen Jobling.
Division 4 – Team 4 v Racecourse 6 at Racecourse – Ray Leach, Nola Bruton, Jill Pye, Richard Bruton; John Pye, Brian Fowles, David Condy, Lyn Maher.
TEAMS FOR MIDWEEK PENNANT – TUESDAY, JANUARY 18.
Division 1 – v Swan Hill at Swan Hill – Lisa Critten, Max Lord, Marie O’Meara, Ken Hamill; Judy Wilson, Ray Wilson, Janet Hamill, Les Barnes.
Division 2 – v Murray Downs at Lake Boga – Shirley Swan, Noel Hender, Mary Lynas, Ron Smith; Kathy Clifford, Greg Clifford, Ian Ross, Helen Jobling.
TOOLEYBUC
Bowls resumed this week for the Midweek Pennant side who travelled to Lake Boga and played in what were trying conditions, after a slight delay due to the rain and an early thunderstorm in the morning, the games commenced.
Despite going down by four shots overall, both rinks played well in the slight windy conditions, however due to the majority of other matches in the division not being played because of the weather, all teams shared the points in this round.
Next week the Midweek team play against Murray Downs 3 at Tooleybuc.
The Champion of Champions was played last week and we congratulate Aaron Adams on his good bowling against the overall winner Josh Thornton, who was a little too strong on the day.
Unfortunately in the ladies’ Dannielle Adams had to forfeit her match, we wish Kessada Smith all the best bowling as she takes part in the novice singles this weekend.
Saturday sees the return of the Weekend Pennant, where Tooleybuc will play against Swan Hill at Tooleybuc in Division 2, let’s hope everyone is refreshed after the break and we play well enough to win the points.
The Division 4 team have a bye this week.
TEAMS FOR WEEKEND PENNANT – SATURDAY, JANUARY 15.
Division 2 – Tooleybuc 1 v Swan Hill 2 at Tooleybuc – T Armstrong, J Armstrong, G Murdoch, G Maher; M King, R Holland, W Hazlett, M Grace; A Adams, R Ward, K Smith, B Smith.
TEAMS FOR MIDWEEK PENNANT – TUESDAY, JANUARY 18.
Division 2 – Tooleybuc 1 v Murray Downs 3 at Tooleybuc – T Armstrong, R Ward, B Beckwith, L Fox; M Button, R Holland, L Nield, K Smith (manager).
