Berrigan
It has been a big week in bowls for the Berrigan Community Bowls Club, hosting two tournaments over the Australia Day weekend.
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Both went off without a hitch.
The Mawsons Australia Day tournament was won by Jim Townsing from Barooga and his team of Cheryl Townsing and Heather Tabe from Tocumwal.
Second place was the Berrigan team of Graeme Clements, Darron Fruend and Nevlle Burke, with Mark Baldwin from Jerilderie and his team of Terry Chaplin from Jerilderie and Ron Bonat from Oaklands third.
The rescheduled Jack McGrillen tournament was played the next day.
Mark Baldwin, Terry Chaplin and Ron Bonat redeemed themselves and managed to get the win.
Darren McGrillen's ‘Jack Pack’ was in second place, and Gary Murnane's Barooga team in third.
The midweek pennant team continued their winning streak last week with a 63-59 (12-4) win over second placed Tocumwal Golf 2 at Tocumwal.
Mary Curtin and her rink of Val Chisholm, Kura Goldsmith and Gayle Reynoldson were once again the stars, leading the Curlews to victory with 31-15 win, Glenys McKay lost 16-20 and Elaine Hawkins lost 16-24.
The win takes Berrigan into the top four for the first time this season.
It doesn't get any easier for the Curlews this week as they take on top of the ladder Picola at home to cement their spot in the four.
It was a disappointing weekend for the Saturday pennant teams with all three unable to pick up a win.
It was heartbreak again for Division 1 losing 62-66 (2-14) on the road to Numurkah.
Darron Fruend won 24-20 while Graeme Clements and Paul Glanvill both lost 19-23.
The loss makes avoiding relegation very difficult for Division 1.
Berrigan will play second placed Numurkah Golf at home this week.
Division 3 were also at Numurkah and while they tried hard the Numurkah team was too strong with the Curlews going down 34-88 (0-16).
Alex Dalgliesh lost 15-26, Glenys McKay lost 10-27 and Steve Gann lost 9-35.
Division 3 will travel to Barooga this week.
Division 5 were brought back to Earth at home this week by a strong Picola team losing 34-61 (14-0).
David Woodward lost 19-30 and Myles Humphries lost 15-31.
Division 5 remain in third place and take on Finley at Finley this week.
The first two rounds of the Betty Cobb Trophy and Neville Burke Mug handicap events will be played this Sunday.
Entries close at 5pm Saturday.
Finley
Finley Division 2 had another convincing win over Wunghu by 26 shots.
Ash Haines and Tony Scoullar and their teams were the successful rinks.
Division 4 had an exciting one shot win, with Graeme Close and team having a win.
Division 5 went down to Numurkah with Bob Wike’s team winning.
Saturday pennant teams for this weekend:
Division 2 at Barooga - Ash Haines, Bill Smith, Tracey Miles, Jason Finnerty; Tony Turner, Nan Smith, Graeme Close, Sean Maher; Tony Scoullar, Steve Johnson, Mark Milthorpe, Andrew Hill.
Divison 4 versus Cobram at home - Steve Malone, Brian Anderson, Ofelia Cochrane, Graeme Schumack; Norm Barnes, Rob Poore, Goeff Trevorrow, Sonia Montgomery.
Divison 5 versus Berrigan at home - John Montgomery, Greg Pyle, Noela Thomas, Gerry Gavel; Bob Wike, Cheryl Barnes, Norma Hill, Will Barnes.
Jerilderie
It was a great decision to play pennant early on Saturday due to the expected hot conditions.
Jerilderie’s Division 2 pennant team travelled to Numurkah and were unable to get a win.
Numurkah started the match well and stayed in control until the final end, winning two out of the three rinks to win 14 points to two.
Both men’s and ladies championships have been played with the winners finalised on the weekend.
Ladies 2022/23 champion is Lucy Gurciullo, a deserving winner defeating Faith Bryce in the final.
The men’s 2022/23 champion, decided on Sunday, was Mick Pitt.
He eventually defeated Terry Chaplain.
The pairs champion team is Mark Baldwin and Terry Chaplain.
Runners-up were Ken Dallas and Mick Pitt.
Congratulations to all participants and our champions for playing in this event.
Thanks to all the markers for being available.
Barefoot bowls returns to its regular day on Thursday at 5.45pm for a 6pm roll up.
It is $5 per head with some new bowls for anyone interested in having a go.
Tocumwal
Heather Tabe made it to the grand final of the 22/23 Murray Bowls 60 and Over Women's Singles but lost to Lidija Patching from Numurkah Golf and Bowls Club in a close match.
Great effort to make it to the grand final.
Unfortunately, Leigh and David Hansen lost their quarter finals match in the 22/23 Murray Bowls Mixed Pairs competition.
Sue Hodge and Heather Tabe will play off in the Ladies' 21 Up competition grand final during the week.
Results from round 12 of the midweek pennant competition are as follows.
Division 1:
Tocumwal Golf 1 lost to Finley 1 – 53-56.
Division 2:
Tocumwal Golf 2 defeated by Berrigan 1 – 59-63.
Tocumwal Golf 3 had their third win in a row defeating Numurkah Golf 2 in a close match – 58-57.
Current positions on the ladder: Tocumwal Golf 1, third; Tocumwal Golf 2 – second; Tocumwal Golf 3 – tenth.
In weekend pennant, it was not a good day for TGBC bowlers with all four divisions losing their matches.
Results from round 11 are as follows.
Division 1:
Tocumwal Golf 1 defeated by Cobram 1 – 55-58.
Division 2:
Tocumwal Golf 2 lost to Barooga 2 – 52-69.
Division 3:
Tocumwal Golf 3 lost to Cobram 3 – 51-75.
Division 4:
Tocumwal Golf 4 v Cobram 4 – 28-50.
Current positions on the ladder: Tocumwal Golf 1 – fourth; Tocumwal Golf 2 – eighth; Tocumwal Golf 3 – seventh; Tocumwal Golf 4 – fourth.
The Ladies and Men's 22/23 Triples Board Event commences Monday. Entries closed on Sunday.
Barefoot Bowls is back in full swing on Monday evenings.
Monday Social Bowls is also recommenced, and it is great to see some new faces enjoying the morning.
The Allan Seamer medley fours tournament (any combination) is to be held at the Tocumwal Golf and Bowls Club on Sunday, March 12.
Entries close March 9 or when event is full.
The Easter Bowls Tournament commences Friday, April 7 and runs over four days with four separate events.
Friday, April 7 – Ladies' and Men's Pairs Medley.
Saturday, April 8 - Open Triples 2 Bowls (any combination).
Sunday, April 9 – Open Pairs Medley (any combination).
Monday, April 10 – Open Fours (any combination).
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