Len Girgenti is the Stanthorpe Bowls Club Champion coming from behind to defeat Wendy Hurnall 28-17 on the 33rd end on Wednesday 26 September.
The annual event pits the men’s champion against the women’s and was a close tussle between the two top players with Girgenti coming how strongly to finally take the title.
Girgenti started slowly and after eight ends was down by 7-2. By the 26th end it was anyone’s game with the scores locked at 17-all.
He managed to gain the upper hand in the next seven ends and went on to win the game by 28 shots to 17.
A club spokesman thanked to both players for a good contest, played in the true spirit of the game.
“Thanks also to the spectators who showed up to watch the game and to President David Rose for marking the game,” the spokesman said.
Congratulations to Polly Lay, Brian Brown, Gary Trevena (Stanthorpe) and Jim Lamb (Southern Cross) for winning the Warwick City ‘Open Fours Carnival’ recently and also to Polly Lay and Kim Hankinson for first place in the Warwick East ‘Monthly Pairs’ event held on Thursday, 26 September.
Results of social Bowls to date are as follows. Polly Lay, Greg Hammond and Len Girgenti defeated Colin Denning, Brian Brown and David Rose by 24 shots to 12. L Girgenti, Lorraine Evans, Polly Lay and Greg Hammond were defeated by Len Girgenti, Steve Sheahan, Rocky Thompson and Brian Brown by 14 shots to 24. No social bowls on Saturday, September 28 due to the inclement weather.
The club’s “Open Triples Carnival” is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 6 October, starting at 9am. Fourteen teams from all around the District will be taking part in the event. The club thanked the Stanthorpe Bendigo Bank and the Stanthorpe Golf Club for sponsoring the Day.
This weeks on green Sponsors, Steve and Faye Short of Four Water Supplies situated at the corner of Sullivan Drive and Gourlas Court on the Industrial Estate in Stanthorpe
Warwick Bowls Club
On Wednesday, 25 September, Russell Bean, Vic Skilton and Dave Russell did fairly well against Ray Southee, Dave Scotney and Dan Stark, but were defeated 20 to 13.
Barry Perks and Clark Davidson just beat Marion Cirson and John Ruhle 16 to 15.
Shane Bailey and Ken Hayes were too good for Pat Seipelt and Michael Dungey with a score of 23 to 15.
Obviously having a break from bowls worked with Denis Stirling and Daryl Busch, gaining 30 points against James White and Phil Wagner with just eight.
Thursday, 3 October – Night Social Bowls starting at 6pm. Phone between 5pm and 5.30pm to get a game or just be there by 5.30pm. All welcome. Barefoot bowlers, beginners and seasoned players catered for.
Saturday, 5 October – Mystery Social Bowls 1pm. Names down between 12pm and 12.30pm. Clubhouse 4661 1516. All welcome, especially beginners and travellers.
Wednesday, 9 October – Domino’s Social Bowls at 1pm. Book as above.
The Summit Bowls Notes
The most welcome wet weather disrupted bowls this weekend. The mixed two bowl triples had to be cancelled because of the weather. The District Match Committee has an obligation to consider the well-being of all bowlers.
Also, bowlers who have to travel long distances have to be considered.
The future of this event will be discussed at the next District Meeting on Satuday 19 October. This meeting will be held at Tenterfield.
The Men’s Traditional Pairs will now be played in November. This event has been transferred because of the District Meeting. Clubs should not program events against District Meetings. It is important that members attend the Working Bee on Sunday 20 October in preparation for the carnival.
The September issue of the Queensland Bowler contained an article on the Protection of Umpires, Officials and Players. It is in the interests of players and officials to read this article. A copy of this article is on the club notice board.
Calendar for the coming weeks: Saturday 5 October: trophy afternoon, Saturday 12 October: trophy afternoon; Tuesday 15 0ctober: Turkey Triples: Saturday 19 October: social bowls, District Meeting at Tenterfield; Sunday 20 October, 8;30am working bee in preparation for next weekend; Saturday 26 October: Apple Blossom Pairs; Saturday 27 October Apple Blossom Fours.
Warwick East Bowls Club
Kim Hankinson and Pollyanna Lay have won the monthly pairs competition held at Warwick East Bowls Club on Thursday 26 September 26.
Runners-up being Peter Ridgwell and Matt Shepherd. The otherwise very welcome rain on Saturday put paid to our usual social bowls.
Today (Thursday, 3 October) they their monthly triples competition. Please note that the starting time has reverted to 9am for the summer months.
On Saturday (5 October) the club have their Rose Fiesta mixed fours carnival, so of course there will not be any social bowls. Morning tea will be available from 8.15am, with play to commence at 9am. Social bowls will return on Saturday, 12 October.
