Experience and consistent bowling has seen John Fairley take out the Stanthorpe Bowls Club’s annual ‘Veterans’ Competition held at the weekend.
Fairley defeated David Draper with the pair neck and neck earlier on before Fairley’s experience got him home 25 shots to 19 in a final marked by Jack Bell.
Despite the loss Draper, who only took up the sport 12 months ago, showed he will be one to watch in the future.
Results of the preliminary games saw John Fairley beat David Rose by 21 shots to 14. Draper beat Greg Hammond by 21 shots to 12. John Fairley beat Len Girgenti by 21 shots to 8 and Greg Hammond had a forfeit in the round.
The Stanthorpe ‘Turkey Triples’ day held on Tuesday, 10 September with the maximum of 14 teams from around the District participating in the event. Runners up for the day were the team of Polly Lay, Jools Buse and Kim Hankinson. Julie Foster, Wayne Foster and Steve Tyter played some great bowls throughout the day to win the event. The next ‘Turkey Triples’ day will be held on 8 October starting at 10am.
On the Social scene, Steve Sheahan, Polly Lay and Gary Trevena had a one shot victory over the team of Lesley White, Vernen Boxnan and Len Girgenti, after the scores were locked at 14 all on the last end. Caroline Draper, Jack Bell and David Rose had a comfortable 18 shot to 8 over Colin Denning, David Draper and Brian Brown, Polly Lay and Brian Brown defeated Sylean Fairley and Gary Trevena were defeated by 18-11.
This years ‘Open Triples Carnival’ is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 6 October starting at 9am. Stanthorpe Bendigo Bank and the Stanthorpe Golf Club sponsored the day. Any teams wishing to nominate for the Carnival can call the club mobile on 0456459784. Entries close on Sunday, 29 September. Watch this space for further details.
This weeks on green sponsors were Mick and Judy Spiller of M and D Auto Two.
The Summit
Tara proved too strong for The Summit in the Zone Pennant playoff at Tara on Saturday.
The Tara club won 60 shots 48. The cards only have the names of the Tara skips. Results are G Schultz (Tara) 19 defeated Michael Sweeney, Cameron Wilson, Jamie Zamprogno and Tony Schubert 12. S Savage (Tara) 28 beat Peter Ayerst, Dale Callaghan, Darren Stanley and Rob Capelli 14 while Glen Preston, Adrian Jackson, Tyler Sweeney and Steve Martin 21 defeated J Kelleher (Tara) 13.
The teams have been drawn for Saturday’s Men’s Fours. Draw for 9.30 on Saturday 9am for 9.30am: Trevor Wilmot, Brian Wilmot, Adrian Jackson and Tony Schubert v Rod Crome, Phil Davis, Dale Callaghan and Frank Taylor. The winners of this game will play Terry Keegan, Ray Spiller, Darren Stanley and Rob Capelli at 1pm. Also played at 9.30am Rod Newlands, Alex Mattiazzi, Carl Sutherland and Jamie Zamprogno v Peter Ayerst, Cameron Wilson, Paul Zamprogno and Eliseo Zamprogno. The winners of this game to play Peter Balmer, Glen Preston, Michael Sweeney and Tyler Sweeney at 1pm.
Results of Social Play on Saturday afternoon are as follows – Game one: Bill Larsen, Mary Zanatta and Brian Wilmot 17 drew with Joe Straatman, Rod Newlands and Ray Spiller 17; Game 2 – Rod Crome, Phil Davis and Eliseo Zamprogno 17 beat Trevor Wilmot, Paul Zamprogno and Carl Sutherland 16. Trophy winners were Mary Zanatta and Eliseo Zamprogno.
The Bowls Queensland meeting on Wednesday accepted the proposal of replacing the 20 districts in Queensland with 10 zones. Under such a proposal the four districts in the local Zone would be reduced to two. This would benefit Southern Downs as the district would playoff with the Downs District. The savings in travelling and accommodation would be significant for the district. As it was pointed out to BQ years ago the district could reach Bundaberg in the time it took to reach Roma.
Other changes were also proposed. Members and office bearers of clubs in this district, before offering uninformed opinions, should remember that this district is obligated to follow the laws of World Bowls, Bowls Australia and Bowls Queensland in all events. The laws cover all events that move on to State, National and international finals. Failure to follow these laws will lead to disqualification.
Calendar for the coming weeks:
Saturday 21 September: The Summit Men’s Fours: 9.30am Men’s Fours – Social Play 1pm. Sunday 22 September: The Summit Men’s Fours. Saturday 28 September: Mixed Two Bowl Triples sectional play, Warwick East; Social Bowls at The Summit. Sunday, 29 September: Mixed Triples, finals. Saturday 26 October, Apple Blossom Pairs. Sunday, 27 October: Apple Blossom Fours.
Warwick Bowls Club
On Wednesday, 11 September, John Ruhle and Michael Dungey narrowly defeated Dave Scotney and Barry Perks 14 to 13.
Faye Flint, Shane Bailey and Vic Skilton were beaten by Clark Davidson, Ken Hayes and Ralph Tate 15 to 6.
Domino’s vouchers went to Vic Skilton, Clark Davidson, Shane Bailey and Barry Perks.
It was good to hear Max Holder made it back to the club after his absence. Go Max!
On Sunday, 15 September, the winners of the Open Fours Carnival sponsored by Specsavers and Maxwell and Lancaster Solictors was the excellent team made up of Jim Lamb, Polly Lay, Brian Brown and GaryTrevena.
Saturday, 21 September: General Meeting at 10am. All members please attend. This will be followed by social bowls at 1pm approx.
Sunday, 22 September: Crowar Shield Competition at the Southern Cross Club. Be there by 12.30pm for a 1pm start.
Wednesday, 25 September: Jackpot Pairs Social at 1pm. Names down between 12pm and 12.30pm. Clubhouse 4661 1516. All welcome, especially beginners and travellers.
Warwick Bowls Club is centrally located in Leslie Park on Fitzroy Street, near Rose City Shopping Centre and opposite the Police Station.
For social, competition and barefoot bowls call the clubhouse 4661 1516 or for functions, book with Craig 0412 661 924. Please “like” or “follow” our main Facebook page.
Warwick East
Saturday 14 September Warwick East held a special mixed social bowls day to support Julie Foster and Sue Butz as they travel to represent our zone in the State Ladies Pairs finals.
The club played two games of triples and eight games of pairs. The winners were Steve Tyter and Jules Buse and the runners-up were Peter Dipplesman and Julie Foster. Foster did especially well by also winning some of the jackpot. Altogether the club raised more than $700, including green fees and raffle proceeds. Thanks go to the following businesses and individuals for donating raffle prizes; Warwick Hotel, Ranch Pies, Meathouse on Pratten, Margaret Wright, Marlene Hall, Shirley Alcock, Peter Dipplesman, Luise Nicklich and Pat Gainey. As well, John Harslett and Paul Brailey donated their last week’s triples prizemeony. Thanks also to Gloria Brady who donated the prizes for the day, and all the day’s players.
On Saturday 21 September the club will have mixed social bowls as usual. Play starts at 1pm. Then Thursday 26 September 26 it will be back to the monthly pairs day, with play starting at 10am. The Rose Fiesta open fours carnival is on Saturday, 5 October. Places are filling fast to enter a team contact Margaret Wright on 4661 9331 or 0427 004 226 as soon as possible.
