RACECOURSE
THE winners of Jackpot bowls last Wednesday were Trevor Wiseman, Neil Roberts and Max Renney, with two wins and +18 shots.
Runners-up, with one win and +13 shots, were Neville Smith, Rob Rust and Ken Duthie.
This Wednesday, the winners were Ian Lockhart and Bob McIntosh with two wins and +27 shots, from Peter Loughran, Carol Smith and Rob Rust with one win and +6 shots.
Social bowls will be played this Sunday, with names to be in by 11.30am.
Today we have our Presidents Day, Elsteel and Roofing Mixed Fours, with names to be in by 11am, for a 12.30pm start. Our presentation night will follow with tea, members’ draw and raffles.
Don’t forget we have our annual Anzac Day triples starting at 1pm on April 25. This event is sponsored by the RSL Club and there will be an Anzac service before bowls starting at 12.40pm.
The club will be running a skins tournament on Sunday, May 21, starting at 12pm, with 12 games of two ends.
SWAN HILL
FRIDAY Frolic will be back on this afternoon with Easter now behind us. All are welcome to attend, whether you are an experienced bowler or have no experience and would like to give bowls a try.
Names need to be entered by 2.30pm for a 3pm start and will be followed by the social activities in the club house after the game.
Easter brought with it a mixed bag of weather, however our three-day carnival proceeded, with those attending enjoying their bowls and delicious afternoon teas, served by our willing workers. Sincere thanks to all the helpers that contributed to a successful carnival and those who entered the tournament.
It was pleasing to have a team from Deniliquin, J.Hillier and his young son and daughter, two aspiring young bowlers, competing.
Good Friday results – 3 Bowl Pairs: Winners were Norm and Margaret Smith (Racecourse), while runners-up were Swan Hill Bowls super veterans Alan Marshman and Bill King.
Saturday April 8 results – 2 Bowl Triples: Winners were the Racecourse/Murray Downs combination of Bruce Horsburgh, Daryl Barry and Elaine Lawry, with the runners-up being Racecourse’s Glen McIntosh, Arthur Threadgold and John Ford.
Monday April 10 results – 3 Bowl Triples: Winners were Graeme Bennett, Norm and Margaret Smith from Racecourse, with the runners-up being Vic Plumridge, Cath Parry and Lyndal Taylor in a combined team from Swan Hill, Murray Downs and Racecourse.
Please contact Bill King on 0428 324 083 or Swan Hill Bowls for information or an entry booklet for the Swan Hill Bowls 57th May Carnival, commencing the May 6, 2023.
