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Paul O’Neill reports – on Thursday the social set took to a beautifully prepared ‘big’ green with their customary gusto in search of a shot at a jackpot in the vicinity of $300. It would be Sharyn Hay, Pat Clough and Dean Roe drawing the winning card but unfortunately missing out on the cash with Ken McKelvie and Tristram Edwards snagging runners-up honours. Same time this arvo for another edition.
Saturday saw the second semi-final in the Mixed Fours with Lyn McKay, Gav Gallop, Tim Gardner and Geoff McKay taking on Ken McKelvie, June Summers, Greg Kirkham and Paul O’Neill. The latter took the lead at end four and never looked back after that, winning 21-16, due largely to the magnificent efforts of Mac and June.
On a gloomy Sunday, the fight for the last spot in the Mixed Triples final brought Tracey Armes, Jim Armes and Paul O’Neill up against Sharyn Hay, Greg Doolan and Greg Kirkham. Down 13-10 after 13 ends, the former got some luck and fought back to lead by five, two ends later, eventually winning 23-17 in a great game of bowls. Go Bowra!
Macksville Women
Thelma Scott reports – last Wednesday we only had seven players so instead of having a swinging lead we decided to what you call an uneven fours game Barbara McBride 2 bowls, Thelma Scott 2 bowls, Carol Turner 2 bowls, and Donna Soyka 2 bowls. They defeated Ruth Flarrety 3 bowls, Kaye Wood 3 bowls and Janet Poletti 2 bowls. The trophy winner was Ruth Flarrety.
Macksville Men
Doug Smith reports – the winners of the Thursday Jackpot Bowls was a pairs game of Wayne Ross and Malcolm Duffy from John Cummings, Stan Moc and Brian McPherson.
The second semi-final of the Mixed Pairs was played on Saturday. Thelma Scott and Stan Moc defeated Doug Smith and Janet Poletti 24/12. Thelma and Stan will now play Fiona Medley and Scott Salter in the final.
Saturday mixed bowls: Roy Mason, Brian Nunn and Keith McDonald defeated Frank Davies, Wayne Ross and Carol Turner. Two games of Handicapped Singles were played in the past week: Chris Murphy defeated Ross Patmore 200/191, Gary Soyka defeated Peter Fox Jnr 200/197.
Another reminder that Mixed Christmas Bowls is this Saturday. Names in by 12.15pm for bowls at 1 o’clock, with the prizes donated by Joe and Shirley from the Macksville Newsagency.
Nambucca Heads Men
Fred Pope reports – last Wednesday’s Club Selected Triples attracted a field of 22 bowlers. The $15 winners were Ken Leggett, Peter Wallis and Chris D’Elboux. Second place $10 winners were Dennis Graham and Doug Ceddeland. Third prize $5 winners were Ali Kyle, Roger McGuigan and Geoff Hartmann. Lucky losers’ $5 prize went to Peter Dawe and Barry Dodkin. Lucky bowler was Barry Dodkin.
Friday’s Nominated Men’s Triples attracted 60 bowlers. The $15 first prize winners were Danny Curran, Peter McRitchie and John Hogarth. Second place $10 winners were Harry Rauchenberger, Cec Smith and Mino Bettanin. Third place $10 prize winners were Jack, Nev and Brian Bevan. The lucky losers’ $10 prize went to Terry Harvey, Terry Snowden and Fred Pope. The $15 lucky bowler was John McCullom.
Final of the Men’s Minor Singles Championship. Congratulations to Mino Bettanin (31) who defeated Owen Smith (28) in a close final. Owen at one stage led 28-24 but Mino won the last four ends to claim victory.
Scotts Heads Men
Gary Bishop reports – the Christmas Party for the Nambucca River Over 50s is at Nambucca Heads this year on Monday December 3. Bowlers may bring guests and tickets are on sale now at $20 per head. The date has also been set for our Presentation Day - Sunday December 9.
Rink winners for Saturday were G Bishop, J Gray and K Liddell.
Urunga Women
Pat Chapman reports – the men's and women's clubs joined together last Saturday for a most enjoyable mixed presentation day with bowls in the morning and a barbecue lunch with many thanks to the ladies who brought along delicious sweets and the helpers on the day. Following lunch the annual presentations were made and congratulations go to all those who performed so well in 2018.
Throughout this year's consistency competition there have been some skillful exhibitions of draw bowls. Last week Kath McPhail defeated Shirley Willis 150/119, Bev Cloake defeated Lorraine Carlon 150/129, Janine Brown defeated Bev Cloake 150/120. Kath and Bev will now play off in the final.
Golf
Mid North Coast Veterans
Colin Cutt reports – On November 13, 99 golfers competed at Nambucca Island Golf Course.
A grade: Winner Warren Fuller 41, 1st runner-up John Fortescue 40, 2nd runner-up Ross Donnelly 39. B grade: Winner Paul McElhinney 39 c/b, 2nd runner-up Neville Cooper 39 c/b, 2nd runner-up John Plummer 39. C grade: Winner Chris Kelleher 40, 1st runner-up Tom Lindsay 39, 2nd runner-up Brian King 37.
Nambucca Heads Women
Jen Forne reports – Medal of Medals was held in conjunction with last Wednesday’s stroke event with overall winner from B Grade Debra Gersbach on a countback from Judith Boyle who won A Grade.
Coral McCann was A Grade runner-up with 73 nett and Joy Green was runner-up in B Grade with 76. C Grade winner was Susan Barnett 76 from Dianne Hopkins 78. Nearest the Pin on 5th Peta Giddey C Grade, 13th pizza hole won by Robyn Jones and the pro pin 18th won by Tahlia Waaka. Gross winners Div 1 Kerry Naylor 91, Div 2 Donna Easey 100 and Div 3 Gwen Maxwell 111. Ball run went to 78 nett.
Bridge
Nambucca Valley
Noel Howard reports - Monday November 12, 22 players. Howell: Ivan Redwood and Fern Hinchcliffe 61.98%, Maureen Cowan and Beverley Oldfield 56.77%, Pat Richardson and Olga Davis 56.77%.
Tuesday November 13, 14 players. Howell: Haidee Purkiss and Marion Wood 59.38%, Gayle Keenan and Daphne Priestley 58.33%, Jane and Greg Wood 54.17%.
Thursday November 15, 38 players. N/S: Mike Siford & Colin Tolley 65.31%, Veronica Buchanan and Barbara Box 59.88%, Sandra Ellis and Margaret Lean 59.69%. E/W: Daphne Priestley and Jeff Wainwright 60.46%, Jennifer and Stuart Thorne 57.27%, Ivan Redwood and Fern Hinchcliffe 55.23%.
Saturday November 17, 20 players. Graded Pairs: Gus & Astrid Gorissen 62.50%, Olga Davis and Sylvia Fredericks 58.50%, Pat and Ivan Bride 54.00%.
