Thursday, May 30, 2024

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

BRANDON BOWLS

Wednesday 22nd May: With a different start to the afternoon of bowls, Kevin Collins put the ladies through some practice drills to help sharpen their skills.
Following the training, the ladies tried out their new skills with a game of rinks between Kaye Garner, Lyn Storrie, Colleen Olsen and Helen Collins in a nail biting finish only to draw with Ann Newton, Vanda Ballao, Joy Woods and Darelle Pearce. Same time next week names in by 1.00pm for 1.30pm start. Any ladies wishing to come along turn up by the above time.
Sunday 26th May was a busy day with lots of championship events been played.
A Grade singles was played between Peter Lejarraga and Chris Peace in a very tight game played with Chris just getting home with point.
B Grade singles: Dough Kiehne played Lloyd Shepherd in very blustery conditions with Lloyd eventual the winner. Thanks to Len Feeney and Gary Pearce for marking in both of the singles games.
A Grade Pairs: Mick McClosky and Hugh Montgomery defeated Dave Brown and Rob Garner with both teams fighting to the end in a close finish. Jamie Wood and Peter Henderson defeated Glen Woodford Norm Storrie however Jamie had his work cut out carrying the out of match fit Peter Henderson to get over the line.
Red Pennants: Good luck to those who have been selected to play at various club in Townsville this weekend.

Contributed by Lloyd Shepherd

Lloyd Shepherd, Mick McClosky, Hugh Montgomery, Jamie Woods and Peter Henderson. Absent: Chris Pearce

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